Sma5h

Service was quick considering all the food we ordered. Sandwiches were fantastic and this place has…read morethe BEST fried pickles I have ever had!

I mean, theoretically, what's there to not like? I need fries and a burger and it's 11pm? Oh look,…read moreFat Shack's open! AND they have deep fried Oreos??? Sign me up. The restaurant itself leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm not asking too much. I believe the owner said he was trying to revamp the place. I hope that the area comes alive in the future years, that should help. Here's the issue though, this is the slowest spot ever. I've waited 30 minutes for fries - FRIES. I don't mind waiting for food, but it should remain reasonable. There were only two or three people working, and one man did tell us this, but I need to be honest - this was on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was able to get anyone a beer from the tap for 40 minutes, the food took forever and it appeared that online orders were being prioritized (which makes sense, you make as you get orders coming in, but that puts your in person customers in an odd and sometimes frustrating position). To be honest, I probably wouldn't have minded as much if I just had some fries to snack on. I didn't mind as much this one time because I was just happy to find a place to watch the Super Bowl Half Time show, but other days, it's a little hard to look past. I wish this business the best, I live too close to not hope for its improvement! Looking forward to updating my review. At the end of the day, if you're hungry, it's late, this is your spot.

Bar area (very tiny)

Fried cheesecake

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Deep-Fried Cheesecake bites

Von's 1000Spirits

4.5(4.2k reviews)

5.3 mi•Downtown

The vibe was great. Ordered the lemon garlic prawns. Was the best pasta I had in years. Had the…read morelime in the coconut mixed drink, it was outstanding. Kala our server was exceptional. What stood out is she greeted everyone with a smile, positive energy and grace as if she owned the place. It's been hard to find a place with great service, great food and overall great experience. Thank you for making our visit a fun night. You have gained a new customer and fan. Ask for the vanilla bourbon ice cream, it was great. I was told to get it with the apple strudel.

Stephanie was our waitress today. She was absolutely fantastic. Great sense of humor and was super…read morefun to banter with.

4.5 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

Decor interior

Mediterranean Vegan Sourdough Pasta

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Beautiful bar area

Gangnam Seattle

4.4(129 reviews)

This little place is awesome!!! It was clean and inviting. We are so glad we stopped here for…read morelunch. The beef bulgogi was delicious. It was perfect for feeding two of us. The service was handled by a very kind Asian woman. She was very polite, helpful and we hardly waited. Would return without question. We really enjoyed our meal here.

Started with the garlic popcorn chicken here. Despite being drenched in sauce, it actually retained…read morea good crunch on the outside. There was no garlic at all, but what I did get was a pretty large appetizer that did its job and more. The main dish, the hotstone beef bibimbap, was a lot worse. Firstly, this came with ground beef rather than the beef slices I was expecting. The rice at the bottom was dry like it should be in a clay pot, but lacking really any of that slightly-burnt, hard qualities that makes a clay pot rice what it is. It just tasted dry. But the ground beef was probably the worst part. It was dry, lacking in really any seasoning, and the portion was tiny. I'd finished the beef with still half the bowl remaining. This was not a bibimbap I would come back to at all. Overall, there are way too many better places in the international district for me to ever recommend this. 5/10

How inside the restaurant looks now. This location has gone thru several owner/name changes over the last 3 years or so.

Bulgogi and rice

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Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

4.3(1.5k reviews)

5.6 mi•Downtown

Keep coming back here for amazing food! Dined there many times and food was absolutely fantastic…read moreand so many great food to choose. I came there for dinner and had the Bacon Clam Chowder and Pepperoni pizza which taste so good. They have good quality of food and everything taste so wonderful. The place was so nice and they have great setting. The ambiance was so pleasant. Nice experience dining there.

Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

4.5 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

Lively Interior at Old Stove

Poblano Mac n cheese

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Outside patio

Aloha Plates

3.9(267 reviews)

Perfect experience and convenient food service. I could count on my coming here on my way to the…read morebookstore

Ordering was easy and fast, I got the Katsu Loco Moco, and it was an excellent, filling meal. I was…read moresurprised by the amount of chicken katsu that was given. It was a crispy delight, and not soggy at all. Lots of white rice was given as well. Only thing was the gravy was pretty light and thin, but I think it was supposed to be this way because it was somewhat pineapple flavored. Eating this meal inside the food court was interesting, with the bustling atmosphere. Overall I would go back to try their other plates.

Top: *Short Ribs plate Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib

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Mac Salad

McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill

3.8(275 reviews)

4.8 mi•Pioneer Square

Loved the vibes of this place, at least when we went on a Sunday, it was super mellow. We just so…read morehappened to catch the Oscars while enjoying a few drinks and some food. We were originally only going to grab some drinks, but ended up staying to watch the show and eat since it was so chill. We had passed by this place a few times and always wanted to see why it seemed so popular. McCoys didn't disappoint. The servers were all personable and surprisingly cheery for Seattle, they also didn't slack on the service, they were on it and I appreciated the quick friendly service. We could tell they just wanted to play some music, but because there were a few of us watching the Oscars, they were nice enough to let us watch instead of being jerks about it and just playing music. Really appreciated that as well, and no one asked them for this, they just read the room. I'd say this place is great for drinks. The food was alright, but we only had sandwiches and apps. We'll be back to try more.

Excellent spot before a Seattle sports game, their signature house burger with egg was splendid and…read moreit ranks up there with the best burgers I've had in my life. The bar-staff was friendly and the beer recommendation were on point - the big dumper was perfect pairing for the burger.

5.4 mi•Central District, Capitol Hill

Inside

American Cheeseburger

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Ox Burger

4.5(206 reviews)

The Lao burger was very tasty with the vegetarian option…read more The fries are large enough to share, but don't count on a table as it's a very small area for seating and quite popular. The service was great!

Food: The Laotian burger and fish burger were surprisingly delicious. We also ordered fries. You…read morecan order without salt which I highly recommend. Fries were crispy and a good portion. My only complaint is that the burger was a bit too salty. Service: It was mid. They messed up on our orders and instead of replacing it, she just walked away. They ask for tips which is odd because you have to go to the counter and order and clean the table yourself. They only bring the food and I'm guessing that has more to do with the lack of space. A tip shouldn't be asked. Also when we ordered, we didn't know thy would bring out the meal so we stood inside for a while. They don't take your name or give you a buzzer so I'm not sure how they can keep track. Lastly, it took a while for us to get our food. It wasn't that busy but it looked like there was only one cook. Ambiance: the inside is TINY but it's a vibe. It's small and oddly shaped but the ceilings are high and it's sort of an industrial open concept. They have a small seating outside and a bigger patio seating on the side street. Napkins, utensils and ketchup are all the table which makes it easier. But the place gets packed so you might not even get a seat. Overall: I'd go back because the burgers were that good. But it's not going to be my go-to spot mainly because of the service.

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Deluxe

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Lao burger (Insta: @badtothebite)

Golden Roosters

4.6(110 reviews)

4.9 mi•Pioneer Square

If you like your chicken Fresh & Hot this is the spot for you my friend!…read more Honestly this place was not what we were expecting but it's a little dive bar that it seems like gets very crowded on game nights! The chicken is serve hot and that's a good thing because you can tell how fresh it is! When you bite into your chicken and grease pops out you know it's fresh!

Cool late night spot. Can't say I like the chicken but demmm noodles been running through my mind…read more Service is subpar

4.6 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

4 piece Dark, two thighs, two drumsticks with some Buffalo sauce

Fries at the bar

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Joe's Bar and Grill

3.5(125 reviews)

The staff are super awesome!!! They treat everyone the same! Always giving the best service!…read more The place isn't just a dive bar, but an awesome grill! The food is amazing and quick! Love the jukebox and all the music they play too!!! Across from the light rail! Street parking. Clean restrooms!

Literally just sat at the bar waiting for the bar tender to even look my way for 15 minutes. He…read morecould literally help everyone else walking up to the bar rather tend to those that posted up at the bar other than his groupies down at the other end where he spent his time just blabbing away. I definitely won't be coming back after being ignored and overlooked. Pathetic service! Idc that it's a bar like tf is wrong with this guy. Doesn't seem lgbtqa friendly What was convenient about this place is if I wanted a burger before work, as I work nights. I could stop in with enough time to grub up, have a drink l, and then be off to work by train. I think I'll take that habit of doing so 2-3 times a week elsewhere here on out

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Ribeye Wednesday

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Sluggers Seattle

3.5(186 reviews)

4.7 mi•SoDo

A good place to watch sports,the food is great,no shortage of French fries here.Taylor has the…read morebrightest smile but then so does Shelly. DANNI O. PIONEER SQAURE

Sluggers is one of my favorite pre and post game watering holes. It can get absolutely packed, but…read morethe bartenders are fast, friendly, and incredibly good at what they do. There are a few booths against the wall and bar stools (at the bar), they also have an upstairs area. If you time it right, you can usually find seating. If you go just before or after a game, expect to stand with your drink.

Mac n cheese bites - the stuff of dreams

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Sammy B.

118

2 years ago

Smash burgers was delicious. The sauce, meat, and bun are just right. The fries were surprisingly crunchy with a seasoning that's not too salty or spicy but so addicting. The mango shake tasted like a vanilla bean mango milkshake - couldn't get enough. I'll definitely be coming back for more. read more

Samana T.

9 months ago

This place was AWESOME we highly recommend and came back twice on our two day stay in Seattle.

Sma5h - halal - Updated August 2026

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