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    The 522

    4.4 (306 reviews)
    PriceyBeer Bar, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    THE 522 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Sarah M.

    Hmmm. Looking at everyone's reviews makes me feel like I'm missing something! A group of 3 of us visited on a Sunday afternoon. The place was empty. Not sure about you... but empty restaurants are so depressing to me. You have to talk in hushed voices otherwise your voice echoes throughout the whole place, and it just is so low energy. Their food menu is very limited. I went with the Cubano, while others at the table tried their burger and the Ruben. The Cubano was just a giant greaseball. Zero flavor besides the pickles. The burger was ordered with customizations, but it was served with none of the modifications asked (no lettuce, no tomato etc). The tater tots were HARD. Overall, not an enjoyable experience. From the atmosphere to the food, it was a disappointment.

    Chocolate mousse
    Abhinav S.

    Stopped by here after a long 5mi+ hike over 2000 ft elevation gain at Heybrook Ridge & Lookout. Had the Fettuccini Carbonara and the chocolate mousse. Taste - Incredible food, pasta was super flavorful. Like seriously, this is like Italian Restaurant grade pasta. Full of delicious ham, bacon and cheese.. mmm... The thing I liked in the salad were the croutons, they had some flavoring added to them (notice the reddish look). The chocolate mousse was light and delicious. Portions - Big portions, you won't be disappointed Service - Warm and friendly folks. Fatin was my waitress, who gave my doggo some ham and water! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I was also torn between trying their Stack Burger and Crab Burger. But one can only eat so much in one sitting. Which means I just have to go back to try the other items :)

    John O.

    It's hidden in the back of a business complex - not easy to find. They seem to be in the midst of an identity adjustment. After four years as Highway 522 Taproom, "The 522" is evolving - from a tavern with great food to a great restaurant with a good bar. The atmosphere is casual, and the prices may seem high, but the quality of the meats and seafood are very high and the quantities are huge. Each entree easily feeds two. They still have their large lineup of tap beers. I tried Loowit Light Lager. It was crisp and refreshing with a fruity aroma and taste. Very enjoyable. We split a Surf and Turf. It was a huge, thick cut of ribeye with six gigantic prawns. Enough for another meal remained to be taken home. The table next to us ordered Seafood Salad. It was luxurious and decadent- enough for four. They enjoyed the hell out of it and still had half left. We must try them for lunch. I hear good things about the Prime Rib Sandwich.

    Crouge Monsouir Sandwich
    Louie F.

    Service was excellent! The woman behind the bar was great and I'd definitely be back for a beer based on service alone. I had the Crouge Monsouir sandwich and a salad with Italian dressing. I found the sandwich to be too rich and salty for my taste. Once I took off about half of the cheese and salty bacon it was good!

    The view from coming back from the bathroom. Love the bartender!
    Vita L.

    I come here to relax while my kids take music lessons. It is becoming my me time. My favorite bartender in the world works here. She warmly greets me and is leading me on a tasting expedition.

    Good beverage selection and tvs
    Tammy E.

    The service and drink selection here are absolutely wonderful! We felt so welcome by the owner/cook and his family run business! I didn't have the heart to tell him my fish was severely overcooked when he came by to check on us. My friend's dish steak that she order medium rare was also a little dry/overcooked but they are new here and I hope they will work on this! The restaurant has lots of potential and a nice airflow going through the open doors on either end of the room. Parking is plentiful out front and isn't shared by many businesses open on weekends or past 5pm on the weekdays. They have a good drink/tap menu and tvs for watching sporting games - a nice feature as not enough places in Woodinville have tvs. I was disappointed when we arrived and the menu was different than ones I had seen online that others had posted online. As a pescatarian I didn't feel like there were enough healthy and enticing options for me. I'm hoping they will update their menu because I would love to come back and give them another try!

    Special Vegan Dish by request only
    Brittney K.

    Today was our first time here, and it was amazing! The food was perfect. My two boys ordered the kids pizza, it's a nice size they definitely could have shared it but they both almost finished it! My older son and husband had pasta dishes and they were so delicious. I love the taste of fresh ingredients! The shrimp appetizer was so fresh even my younger two boys loved it and they don't usually eat shrimp. The Bread ... The Bread!!!! Wow, I am so picky with bread. It was perfect on the inside and outside. I could literally just sit there all day and eat the bread with the butter. The waitress (chefs daughter) was beyond kind! The chef made me a special Vegan dish that made my day!!! Oh my gosh I loved it. It is so hard to find good vegan food. I can't wait to go back and see what he makes next. Thank you for such an amazing Fathers Day Dinner!!

    Erin H.

    If you aren't privy to the inside scoop, you might think this is just a brewery taproom with snack foods/typical bar fare. But you would be 100% WRONG. The food here is honestly so good that you'll feel like you are getting a deal here paying way less than it's worth! (They taste like $25 entrees!). I've heard of Chef Mardini from the online forums, but I was surprised to see him so involved in the restaurant. He was the one to greet us at the door and also came by to check on our table. I think I even saw him behind the bar at some point. They have worked hard to create a welcoming environment with great food without the snooty restaurant vibe which is great. That being said, I would still totally come back for a date night (Bc honestly I just want to try the whole menu). We ate late lunch for 2 with 2 entrees and 2 drinks for $40! We definitely left full and happy. The French onion soup was fantastic and my partner loved the burger!

    Complimentary Bread
    Jacques I.

    Route 522 Taproom may be a taproom, serving craft beers and all, but the food is elevated. That's something you don't often find at taprooms. Route 522 was a nice surprise for my friend and I who didn't realize what this hidden gem possessed. We were on our way to another bar for a drink and spotted the sign for Route 522 Taproom on the road we were on. After we had our beer at the other bar, we decided to check out Route 522 for dinner and drinks. Route 522 is hidden, as it's located in a business strip by the train tracks in Woodinville. When we pulled up to park, I then realized that I had been here before when it was the Collective on Tap. They have covered outdoor seating with heaters, which was nice. The friendly staff waved to us when we got out of the car and immediately seated us and turned on the heat lamp. Though we were the only ones the first hour we were there, we were glad that they were getting a lot of business, as they mentioned that they were prepping for their New Year's Eve dinner takeout sets. The two men who helped us were super duper nice. Love that! Our server brought us complimentary bread and we started with beers. The dinner menu wasn't extensive, but had enough to choose from. And as mentioned before, this taproom has more elevated food. Don't expect nachos for dinner. They had prime rib, sirloin, shrimp, dungeness crab cakes, French onion soup, etc. My friend had the surf and turf and I had the chicken wellington. Our food was solid and filling. For both of our entrees, it came with a choice of rice pilaf or potatoes and a vegetable medley. I've never had a wellington before, so had to order it. The chicken breast was made made in the puff pastry with a housemade hollandaise sauce on top. The chicken was very tender and juicy, which is sometimes not the case with chicken breast. I liked that the puff pastry wasn't too thick either. My friend liked her meal too, but wished the steak had been more rare. The complimentary bread came with an herbed butter. This is not the time to go on a low-carb diet because the bread was delicious. Customer service was awesome. Mardini and our server were very friendly and personable. They checked in with us throughout our meal. Mardini was the one who cooked our food, and was so excited to talk about the menu items that they offer at lunch. You always gotta trust a chef who gets that excited about food! Overall, we had a fun time here and I'd love to come back to discover more of what they offer.

    522 Burger
    Jessica G.

    We love this place! A large selection of beer/cider on tap that rotates regularly! They have TVs showing the game that's on (great spot to watch a Seahawks game). The service was great and the food was even better. A very clean area and looks like they have some outdoor seating when the weather is nice! Highly recommend!

    Cubano sandwich
    Karen T.

    Best Cubano sandwich I have ever had & I have had ALOT! thick fresh bacon, smoked pork and perfectly toasted roll. OMG SO YUMMY IN MY TUMMY. Paired it with the diamond knot Hef.

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    Thank you for the 5 star review, Brendan! Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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    Ask the Community - The 522

    Looking to watch a basketball game is that possible?

    If we have the channel, absolutely

    Is there heated outdoor seating?

    Outdoor seating is not heated, sorry but the dining room can accomodate you.

    Do they have wine on menu?

    Yes! They are transitioning to be more than just a tap room. They even offer some cocktails.

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Yes.. Not in indoors but they have pretty nice outdoor seating

    Are kids allowed or 21+?

    Yes there were kids there while we were

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    Excellent choice of beers here! Someone in the group not into beer? Say what? There are wine…read moreoptions as well as ciders and delicious sours! They have a nice little patio area where you can enjoy your beverage and you are allowed to bring food from neighboring restaurants! We enjoyed a couple of rose pours here before I spotted the guava hibiscus sour from Payette brewing in Boise! So much flavor and the right amount of sour. Just how I like it! Right now they are practicing social distancing and allowing only one person in the lobby at a time with a second register at the back for ordering once you've been seated out back. There are so many good options available in this tiny footprint of space right off the main drag in Bothell. I look forward to future visits to this neat spot!

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