The Stanwood is as classic and historic as a dive bar can get, and you feel it in your bones here…read more You can almost see them, the echos of farmers, fishermen, lumberjacks and merchants from long ago bellying up to the worn, woody bar, playing cards at the tables, listening to music and local gossip as they smoked, spit and drank by the fireplace on dank northwest evenings of old. My memories here only stretch back a few decades, as a struggling musician playing the occasional show here back in the 90's and early Aughts, when they had local music nights. Stanwood seemed an exotic northern cowtown to this Seattle punk in those days. But the woody, ghosts-and-grit vibe enchanted me even then. Now it's a local hang. So cool. It's the only place in town with a pool table, and it's an uneven, wonderfully funky relic with mysterious, erm, attributes (mind the beam). There's an electronic dart board too, and a "beer garden" (read: outdoor area where you can smoke and drink) in warmer months, for those who haven't yet figured out that smoking is unhealthy and makes you stink. But: there it is. Adults only. Put your phone away. Talk to people. Eat and drink things that you probably shouldn't, and soak it in. The food is decent, no frills bar food, and your bartender (if you're lucky, Amy - she does a fine job) is usually also your cook, so have patience. The drinks are reasonably priced, and I recommend sticking with traditional mid-shelf cocktails and beer, and avoiding the foo-foo frozé stuff and sugary "specials". Those are just headaches in a glass, friend... For lovers of old, haunted places and classic dives, The Stanwood Hotel and Tavern is your huckleberry! Stop by, and see if you don't leave a little of your soul behind here too. You might see me and my gal shooting pool, and laughing about how the cue ball seems to wander off in its own sometimes, especially around that one old reddish stain...

Great staple in Stanwood, the bartender was super nice and very fast. Great local spot! Can't…read morewait for the hotel to open up!

Anne is a star! Beer battered fish and chips are great…read more.. Good new ownership. We even enjoyed bingo on Wednesday night!

Best clam chowder & fish n chips! Love to go every Friday night and listen to karaoke too.read more

My guy and myself try to get out and try new places- not everywhere is winner. But we saw The…read moreOffice Tavern on our drive up north and loved the clean look and food options. As someone in the business you can't help but notice oddities, things you'd change, or truly ways you could do your own job better. Our service was wonderful and I'm kicking myself for not remembering her name. She clearly likes what she does, and backs the product she sells. It was a Sunday morning and she was energetic and on like it were a busy Friday night. We loved the food. The fact that the owner uses beef tallow made a huge flavor and health boost to our lunch. More people should know the care the owner and kitchen puts into having a quality product put out. Clean well manicured patio, clean restrooms, clean bar with a cool vibe for sports or a great pour of bourbon. Come see this place. We loved it! Tony- you have a good spot. Thanks for chatting with us when you were very busy setting up an event.

Went to The Office Tavern for dinner on our way home. The…read moreOffice is 21 and over and has a very good pub vibe going on. Lots of indoor seating and a great outdoor section as well. Our waitress was timely and very friendly. Very informative on any menu questions we had. Our food was very good! I had the carnivore plate, and my girlfriend had the bruschetta. Both were very good! This is the second place I've been to recently that has had carnivore options on their menu. Their drink menu is very extensive, they have a great tap list, and a great mocktail list. The only reason they are getting a 4 instead of a 5 is that they were out of several of the ingredients to make their mocktails they had listed on their menu and we went their specifically for the mocktail menu because my girlfriend can not have alcohol at this time. Great place, great food, and great service though.

Super divey local bar with terrible parking. The patio looks decent but your facing a busy street…read more Bartenders were nice but one was screaming and pretty annoying.

This is a neighborhood dive bar, that has pretty good sandwiches... The prices are fair, and the…read moreplace is small, so it gets crowded.. you can smoke on the patio. I don't come here often, but it is a nice watering hole..

Had Saturday breakfast Biscuits and gravy very good. We live close but only went once. I have a…read morevery good impression of the place.

It's a hot mess. Horrible bartenders and staff. however the prime rib was not to shabby once we…read moreagreed I didn't care how it was cooked so long as it was cow. cocktails are weak and expensive. it's definitely a dive but lacking in everything you go to a dive for. Plus , it smelled of something between strip club and outhouse

First time and it was an absolutely Outstanding meal!! The chef creates flavors that leave you…read morecraving more. The ribeye was so incredible tender it had layers like a croissant, melted in your mouth with a flavorful, lightly chard crust, cooked to perfection! We had the Steak Tartare (out of this world flavor combination with the house-made vinegar chips , Sallops, Caesar salad, Ribeye with mac & cheese, and asparagus with sauce we couldn't get enough of. Put it on the scallops and cleaned the plate with the bread it was so good! Bananas Foster (beautifully prepared table side)! The bartenders were impeccable as well. The mule and dirty martini were made to perfection,. The service was top-notch. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and swift. 10/10 can't wait to try more from the menu and will order the Steak Tartare Every time!

I was looking for a special venue for our wedding anniversary dinner. For the past five years,…read morewe've usually gone to the Steakhouse at Silver Reef, but after seeing a tomahawk on this menu, I thought we should try a new place for this year's celebration. When we arrived, we were seated in their "Cove," which had been suggested by the woman who took our reservation over the phone as an intimate dining experience. My first impression of the restaurant was that I liked the "steakhouse vibe." However, the Cove where we were seated felt more like bar seating than an actual dining area. The tables were small--better suited for small plates and drinks, not a full dinner. We were greeted right away by our server. She was very friendly, but throughout the service, I didn't quite understand her dry sense of humor. I asked about the wine options, and she suggested a cab. I asked for a tasting, which I didn't think was an uncommon request before ordering a glass. She mentioned (possibly joking) that the first sample was free, but after that, they would have to charge me. I found that comment a bit off-putting and didn't feel encouraged to order a drink after that. Since they only had two cabs and I wasn't familiar with either, I didn't think asking to try one was unreasonable. I ended up trying her recommendation but didn't like it. At that point, I didn't feel comfortable asking for another sample, so I just asked her to check with the bartender and bring me whatever he recommended. I ordered the pork tomahawk, again based on her recommendation, and my husband ordered the aged New York. Shortly after, she returned to tell me the pork tomahawk had just sold out. Our reservation was at 5:30 PM, so it seemed early for a popular item to already be unavailable. By then, I was a bit over it and ordered the flat iron 8 oz marinated steak instead. While we waited for our appetizers, we were served bread rolls with garlic butter. Unfortunately, the rolls were very hard and dry--even the butter didn't help. Neither of us took more than one bite. We both ordered our steaks medium, but my husband's New York was definitely undercooked compared to mine--it was very red in the center rather than pink. After trying my steak, I thought some steak sauce might help, so I asked for A1. Our server told us they charge for their "house A1" sauce. Tip: don't order it if you're expecting traditional A1. It tasted more like barbecue sauce--too sweet and not tangy enough to resemble A1 (in my opinion). I didn't even use it after trying it, so it felt like a waste of $2. The food overall was okay, just not worth the price. My husband even said he's had better steak at Texas Roadhouse for half the price. My steak was around $35, and my husband's was about $56. The sides were good, but we've both definitely had better steaks. My husband mentioned his had a lot of tough, chewy fat that he had to cut around. We ordered two appetizers and two entrées, each with a starch and a vegetable. The steaks were disappointing, to say the least, though the sides were solid. I also couldn't even finish my glass of wine. Overall, it was nice to try something new, but I probably wouldn't go back. If we did, it would likely be to try their happy hour menu--especially the Philly cheesesteak. There's a lot of potential here, but the execution just didn't deliver. Definitely not special enough for a special occasion celebration.

If you haven't tried this local gem, YOU SHOULD! Here's…read morewhat I love: The food is wonderful! Today I am having their flatbread/salad combo for lunch and it is delightful! Their Greek salad has this oil and vinegar dressing topped with tzatziki and a shave of feta. It's so good! I love that it is flavorful without being heavy or cloying. All with a gorgeous presentation, yay! And the Caprese flatbread is perfect! FYI: their balsamic reduction is to die for! Customer Service? Wait for it...FANTASTIC! Especially in today's world where you can't get help, much less decent ones who care, they found them. Katy is a perfect example. She smiles, she knows the menu. She is helpful without being intrusive, nice! The atmosphere is also a plus. This isn't some cookie-cutter place. Each Kafe Neo is specific to that community-I love that! Did I mention they have the local high school football helmets on displayIt's fun, it's relaxing, it's just great! Come here, you will thank me!

Service was good, our server was sweet and on top of it. Loved the HH Caprese flatbread but paid…read more$17 for basically 6 thin fish sticks labeled as calamari. Used to love the old hand tossed calamari so was just very sad to see that gone and the replacement didn't even compare. Wish I had a picture, it was comical.

I was pleasantly surprised with the meal I had at the Bullpen Restaurant and Bar. I had a cup of…read moreClam Chowder that was very good. Lots of clams and big chunks of potato. I also had a chef salad that was loaded with all the extras like turkey, ham, bacon, tomatoes, croutons and a hard boiled egg. Plus a slice of garlic toast. It was a large salad that I couldn't finish. Prices were decent. The salad was $17. The cup of chowder was a bit spendy at $7, as was my iced tea at $4. All in all it was a good meal though and service was fine. I'd definitely come in again for a meal.

Came in for a drink with my buddies. I'm the most sober in the group and I was cut off before I…read morecould even order. My other friends were cut off after one drink. Used to love this place, I won't be back. Terrible service.