Really it's a 3.8 for me but mostly for the food. U-shaped bar! First time here to watch the USMNT play. A line out the door at 3 pm to snag good seats. I counted 8 TVs in the bar area. 5 stars for service. Bartender very friendly. About a dozen beers and one dry cider on tap. I'm sure it will get loud as we get closer to game time. Food is ok- standard bar food. Got the Ball Park Dog for $14. read more

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I wish I could give 3.5 stars. Slim Goody wasn't quite a 4, but also better than a 3. The food was solid, not great, and a bit overpriced. We also got the Rainer beer tower for the table, that was a fun and cost efficient way for the group to have some beers. The best thing about Slim Goody is the space itself. Well done interiors, many TVs, fun bar seating areas. I'd go again for the vibes, but there are better sports bars for food and affordability. read more

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We want to watch a Seahawks game and oh boy, was it packed! If you want good seats for a game better to get there a couple of hours early at least. Love that they allow dogs. We got nachos but because it was very crowded, it came out very late and tbh it just seemed like chips and cheese. This was veg though, so maybe the meat is better. Overall a fun place to hang out with friends and watch games. read more

A welcome sports bar since the only other one I can think of that has a real sports bar vibe is Fuel Sports. Came here to join my friend on Cinco De Mayo for some Margaritas and to well watch sports of course. Baseball is going, NFL draft prospects and NBA playoffs all taking place it's nice to be able to watch it all on different screens at once, like a sport bar should. It's clean, well-lit and really has that "new" feel. Slim Goody took over what used to be Great State Burger. My friend and I got a couple of standard Margarita's before moving on and they were pretty good. We decided to hold off on food and continue making rounds. The Bar has sort of a lounge style counter seating where the bartenders have a 360-degree angle and there is seating all around the bar. There is also booth seating as well as a few spots to sit outside and even play some foosball. Only downer from my visit was that the bartender(s) weren't that engaging. like not even a little bit and it wasn't really that busy. Still though, I'd definitely come back here for some drinks and games. read more

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This place is located in downtown Ballard. Paid parking is notoriously difficult to find in this area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. During game days, this place is bustling. The food is decent, and the servers are also efficient. I highly recommend coming here for a drink or two during major sports events. read more

Another reviewer said this is the cleanest sports bar they've ever seen and I couldn't agree more. I love their bar setup, on a 1/2 circle with lots of TVs but not right in your face so you can actually chill with your barmates too. I didn't try the food but just had a couple NA beers in cans. I'll be back for regular pints. Service was fine, nothing over the top but not bad and got checked in often. read more

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Slim Goody's is the cleanest sports bar I've ever been to. If you are looking to watch a game with your family, it's your best option in the area. I think that the level of cleanliness actual scares away the local Ballard Bros for fear that it will be too expensive. The set up inside is excellent, with four completely different areas for an ideal viewing experience. They even have TVs that you can watch outdoors, which is critical in Seattle summers. All of this makes it a fantastic place for sports and beer. Anytime I eat at a new bar, I'm going to opt for a club sandwich. It's a meal that is so difficult to mess up, that you can almost guantee it will be a solid option on the menu. As a club sandwich connoisseur, I know that there is always going to be more bread than a standard sandwich - but this thing was a bread onslaught. The ratios were just way off. Either the bread needs to be thinner, or the sandwich needs more meat. It's an easy fix that would take this American classic to the next level, because the sandwich itself was actually solid other than that. I can't take off too many points for a sandwich that still tastes good, and Slim Goody is definitely a welcomed addition to the Ballard Area. read more

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Great service, food and beer. Right in the middle of everything. Food we tried: Cheese curds (ordered a 2nd because so good) Seattle dog - nice smoky taste, grilled onions/jalapenos Chicken sandwich- moist chicken with a crunchy outside, little spice level Onion rings - massive Fries - crunchy and soft in middle Recommend a stop to fuel you up. read more

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I am writing this as I sit here for another 30 mins waiting to get my check. Food was so gross, no fresh ingredients and the drinks were okay. We couldn't even drink the water.. Not worth it save your money. I never write reviews but I hope the owner takes the feedback cause I really wanted to like this place :( soo disappointed read more

This is a great spot to watch games. They have tons of tvs and play all the big games. There is bar seating, outdoor seating, booth seating, and table seating. They have beer on tap, full bar, wine, and cocktails. The food menu is attached. My only suggestion is more vegetarian options like a veggie burger, veggie dog, or grilled cheese. Staff is friendly and attentive even when very busy. read more

Slim Goody Sports Bar - Food menu 10.5.24 - Sports Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decided to watch game 7 of the World Series here and we luckily snagged a spot in the back. Tons of huge tvs but the tables were pretty close to the tvs so our eyes were hurting by the end of the night but definitely gave an immersive experience. We came on a very busy night and I think some of their staff called out so we waited a long time for someone to come take our order. Ended up going up to the server to place our order which was no problem. The staff were all friendly and clearly working very hard. The wings were not too saucy and had good buffalo flavor. I would skip the nachos and fish tacos as they were just okay but the fries and onion rings were tasty! Overall it's a great place to watch a sports game and I'd definitely come back! read more

If you're looking for a place to eat, relax, and watch a sporting event, this is your place. Walked in on a Saturday afternoon and the bartender noticed I was looking for a specific game. She asked me to sit wherever I liked and a gentleman put my game on the biggest screen. I then had some great food and drinks and felt attended to the entire visit. At some point I accidentally spilled my drink and they replaced it with a fresh one without questions or requests. Thank you to everyone working on 7/5/25, everyone was amazing! read more

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Great space and a good vibe. We dropped in for Monday Night Football. The service was polite and friendly and we ordered a beer. Lots of monitors which was great but on a night like that, you need to keep on top of your screens so the cable menu doesn't pop up--and stay up. Menu is limited and a lot of it's fried. We had the friend cheese curds an appetizers and the batter was drenched in oil. Same with my burger. I've heard their food is good so it was likely an off night (Monday). Still, the service, space and the vibe made up for it. They have a wall of sports trading cards which is kind of cool and a big outdoor patio with screens. Next time we'll grab a seat at the horseshoe bar. read more

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We originally planned to watch the Super Bowl at another bar but found out they were doing a ticketed event. Walked up the street, saw Slim Goody, and got good vibes from the crowd watching the game on the outdoor patio. Inside, there were multiple areas to watch the game. Despite the place being packed, an employee welcomed us, gave us a menu, and told us to sit wherever! Service was quick, and the crowd had great energy. We got a couple of beers, a Bloody Mary, the smash burger and fries, and wings (the BBQ flavor has a nice kick!). Definitely coming back to watch another game! read more

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I will say I've been here a couple times but today I asked the server what was his favorite and the burger add bacon was so good!! So fun private room in back great for kids and families! read more

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Great customer service, attentive and good food specials! Coco and Mason are the best.

Food is fantastic. Service is on point. Come to Slim Goody for the best Game Day atmosphere! Will be back!

About what you'd expect from a modern sports bar: decent sports-bar type food, lots of big screens but set in an old Ballard building. Plenty busy on a Saturday night so park in the pay-lot next door. read more

Walked in on a Saturday morning trying to find breakfast options for two adults and two kids. Thrilled to find a recently launched brunch menu and kind, friendly people running everything. One dude was helping a fellow business owner board up a broken window, one dude was making great food and another was manning service and the tables. All around great vibe, kind staff and good eats. Will be back! read more

Conveniently located on the back of the Ballard Market we stumbled upon this newly opened sports bar. The initial impression was memorable. They have an open patio ststreet side. The patrons were happy and invited us in from across the short bar fence. We walked around and decided absolutely. The vibes seemed immaculate! We walk in and it is seat yourself on a Sunday. It is busy and bustling because football & hockey is back baby! So we were understanding (as one should be) and found a spot righting front of the TV on the patio. We were greeted by patrons and had a one of a kind experience. The establishment is clean! Staff is organized and checks on you regularly. Water is self serve out of a dispenser. Super nice to just get water on our own accord. Drinks: we ordered a yonder cider and peroni on tap. I was pleasantly surprised they have Peroni on tap. It's a high quality european beer. If you have sensitivities to gluten I suggest!!! It's so good and my stomach did not hurt after. The beer is made in Europe and imported here. Appetizer: we got the pickled pickle Appetizer and it was a 10/10. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and tangy. Not too much and not too little. In-between ordering our main dishes, a friendly patrons came up and offered us jello shots! This speaks to the warm and inviting environment. Truly was special and felt a little like a more mature college get together! (We are 28 &30) the jello shots were actually delicious. Not to strong but most definitely did the trick! Meals: we got the smash burger & roast chicken club (on a bed of lettuce instead of bread) SMASH burger: awesome classic burger with homemade pickles Chicken club: good portion , thick cut Great bacon. Delicious. Can't wait to come back! The owner is working on getting gluten free options as they have been apparently highly requested. It's in the works but they are very mindful wanting to provide the best brand - not the easiest route read more

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Our favorite sports bar in Ballard. Great beer selection and amazing service. The only problem is food. There is nothing to eat here. Cheese curds for $14!! Come on guys! I would not eat here but would totally grab a drink and watch a game. They allow dogs so that's a bonus read more

They've made a lot of positive changes since opening day. Their front patio is covered and heated now. The back patio as well has a covering too in time for summer. The staff is friendly and remembers my name. Coco is usually running the main bar when I stop by and is very cheerful and makes great Bloody Mary's. They'll show any game you wanna catch. The vibes here are great. Swing by if you're in town. read more

Slim Goody Sports Bar - Was able to catch the Final four at Slim Goody. They always play my Houston teams on when I ask. - Sports Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

New sports bar that is a great place to catch a game! Lot of different rooms and two patios where you can sit and watch different games. They have good selections for both food and drinks and staff is friendly. read more

Terrible customer service, rude employees, awful food. Don't waste your time or hard earned money.

This is a great new sports bar with a lot of TVs and cool layout. We spent Sunday morning watching a few NFL games and will definitely be back. The food was good, my only suggestion would be to expand the brunch menu. For some reason brunch and game day specials weren't being served like the signs said the day we were there, but I'm hopeful that was just because they are new. The brunch menu only has 3 options but I hope they will add a few more options to that so that it's a good hangout spot for the early games! read more

Great new addition to Ballard! Whether you are looking for a sports bar - it has you covered there!! - or a just a great spot to have a group of friends! Especially appreciate their help to ensure we could watch the BC game!! Oh and the burger was great!! read more

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3 children 4 adults .. the place was not busy, everyone seated before us had their food already. We ordered 1 onion ring, 1 cheese curd, 2 of the same burgers, 1 Caesar salad, 1 fish n chip. 15 minutes - 1 burger 1 Caesar salad 15 minutes after that 1 burger and 1 fish n chip comes out 15 minutes later we speak to the server about why our table wasn't served at the same time. We were referred to the manager.. condescendingly she tells us, "they serve as things are ready", "then adds, they are new", finally "they are learning". Table/Order timing is the basic of basic restaurant knowledge, if you can't time an order you shouldn't be in business. BE AWARE* They are an "as ready" (new terminology for terrible service). read more

Great spot to watch the game, grab a bite to eat, and they allow dogs! A lot of TVs and several different games on to watch.

A great place with even better service. THANK YOU KORY!!! If I was a local I would be here every weekend!! read more

Slim Goody Sports Bar - A great place with great service. Came from out of town and they made us feel at home. THANK YOU KORY - Sports Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really fun sports bar in the middle of Ballard. They have lots of large flatscreens and in a few different spaces with plenty of lighting. My favorite is the horseshoe bar space. They have excellent food and the staff are awesome. My favorite is Collette as she is always full of energy and my beer is never empty. I highly recommend! read more

The burger here was totally inedible. I don't know how they managed to make the entire thing out of gristle but there was very little meat or anything else. We had to put it down and go somewhere else to eat. I have serious questions about whoever supplies their chuck. read more

Great addition nicely laid out and good food. Curds and fish and chips were delicious. Tons of TV's. Awesome wall of baseball cards. read more

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We were visiting from Kansas City MO and found this gem in the Old Ballard area. We had a 8 in our group and stopped in to watch the Seahawks game, and ended up staying to watch the Chiefs play as well. We received the best service and never had an empty glass; super attentive staff. Now let me talk about the food... SUPER SUPER YUMMM. Between all of us, we ordered Fish 'n Chips, Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Goody Smash Burger, Onion Rings and the Fried Cheese Curds. Honestly, all of us thought the food was amazing... and I'm the biggest food snob but loved everything. They had a huge alcohol selection but I'm not a beer drinker so I ordered several top shelf vodka's with cranberry juice. If you're looking for a fun place to have good food, this is the place to go to. We'll definitely visit again when we're back in Seattle. read more

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My friends and I spotted this place during opening weekend like a beacon of fun-filled light and we've been regulars since. The service is great, the food is delicious (I'd highly recommend the cheese curds with the hot honey), the rotating cocktails are top notch, and the ambiance is perfect for a game day or a catch up after work. We've been saying for years that Ballard needed a sports bar with an indoor/outdoor feel to accommodate the ever-changing PNW climate, and our dreams came true when Slims rolled onto the block. The owners truly thought of everything putting this place together (see: the bag hooks under the main bar), and the baseball card wall is beyond iconic. If you're going to Ballard and not going to Slims - did you even really go to Ballard? read more

I do not understand how this place has such high reviews. We went here because my kid wanted a chicken sandwich. Sports bar? Great, they gotta have a chicken sandwich. We ordered two chicken sandwiches, a chicken caesar salad, cheese curds, and onion rings. The salad came out first. The boiiled and shredded unseasoned chicken was plopped on top of the greens that were still wet from being washed. Either that or the dressing had absolutely no flavor because all I could taste was water. It was an inedible mess. The chicken on both of the sandwiches were burned. The onion rings were still soggy in the middle, from not being cooked long enough. My husband's stomach felt bad that evening and the next day. The only thing I didn't eat that he did were the cheese curds. Thee service was nice enough, but what I hate most about going out to eat now is paying over $100 for crap food and we definitely did here. read more

Great food. Great service. Great people. Great everything. A welcome addition to Ballard that I can't wait to go back to again and again. A fernet shot to Tony, for being awesome! read more

This is only a review for the morning experience. We ordered a plate of potatoes, onions, egg and sausage. It was about the size of my hand and came with cold unbuttered (with no butter or jam offered) toast. We did ask for butter but since the butter and toast were cold it was too late. The breakfast sandwich was fine but also $12 for a couple steps up from an egg McMuffin. I'd say skip for their breakfast items and just get a drink. Service was also lackluster. read more

Jake was so awesome! The vibe and food was amazing! Will definitely be back! Love Ballard and love slim goody!!

new sports bar in ballard! we were very excited about this opening up. we stopped by last friday night for a few drinks and to watch the mariners game. great service, great people and some fun drinks! we'll definitely be back again for dinner, drinks and to catch a game. read more

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Really enjoyed my happy hour visit here. Great service, hot and crispy fries, and cold draft beer. Excited to stop in again during football season to watch some games. read more

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