Casual Vibe bar scene. Good pizza and great mozzarella sticks. I've heard a few feedback comments that barbecue is hit and miss the three times we had it two times were amazing and one time it was a bit dry. It's a great place for happy hour or to gather with a friend and get some appetizers or food and have a cold one after work read more

I am sure this place would be fun for hanging out with some wings and beer during a game, and since I saw multiple TVs here I would say there is probably not a bad seat in the house for that. But I went during breakfast. I was surprised how small the breakfast menu was since signage outside makes a big deal of serving breakfast. I was also surprised that, if breakfast is supposed to be such a big deal, why is there only one person working the whole floor plus acting as a part time bar tender? Food was ok, but I expected more for the price. One thing that really stuck out was the toast tasted like it was spread with the butter flavored stuff you cook with rather than any kind of butter or margarine or anything you should actually put on toast. I will also note that the decor could use a little cleanup and updating. Yeah, I get this is primarily a sports bar, but it just really looks faded and sad. Not like a comfortable lived in sort of way like a good dive bar would be, more like a neglected home where someone is too old to properly care for the place anymore. Anyway, I can say I have tried this place now. Hopefully they get more adequate staffing for breakfast. read more

We stopped in after an event downtown and had amazing food. They do a great job of smoking their own meats and the smoke and cook was on point. Service was absolutely perfect, friendly without being annoying, attentive without hassle. The atmosphere is s what I expected from a bar experience, clean and serviceable. Well done! read more

The Bearded Ginger - Brisket and half rack of Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

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This place blew me away--easily one of my new favorite food spots! First off, the jumbo wings are no joke--these were the best wings I've ever had. I got the BBQ flavor, and they were smoky, sweet, and perfectly sticky. You could taste that they were smoked low and slow, and then flash-fried to order for that crispy skin and juicy interior. The flavor was deep and bold, not just tossed in sauce like most places. I also ordered a sandwich that was messy in the best way possible--stacked high, sauced just right, and every bite was full of flavor. The meat was tender and savory, and the sauce had a nice tangy kick that pulled it all together. It felt like a hearty, elevated twist on comfort food. The veggies on the side were super fresh--crisp celery and carrots with creamy ranch that balanced everything out. I loved sitting outside on the patio while enjoying the meal--it added to the whole relaxed, welcoming vibe. Also have to give a huge shoutout to the front-of-house staff--the girl helping me was so sweet and patient. I was stuck choosing between six different things, and she helped narrow it down with recommendations and a good laugh. You can tell the staff actually care and love the food they're serving. If you're in the area, run, don't walk to The Bearded Ginger. Whether it's wings, sandwiches, or just good service you're after, they've got it covered! read more

The Bearded Ginger - Chicken Wings - Half Lemonade Smoke House Delight Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

I was really looking forward to checking this place out. I had heard a lot of good reviews about their food. Upon entry I was a bit stressed at how small it was but quaint. Sat down in a Booth where the back was not intact and had more of a lounge feel. Tried to order my beer on tap and my husband's cider. Both were out. The ribeye steak was out as well. Ended up just getting her second choice. The mozzarella logs were amazing. Many times when you order cheese sticks this bag they're never cooked all the way through. These were golden crunchy on the outside and soft gooey cheese on the inside. I like the ranch dressing that went with it. I ordered wings. The rub almond was tasty, however, the drums were a little undercooked and I took them home to heat them up further while I polished off the flats. My husband enjoyed his smashburger and we had a fun time doing trivia. However, we sucked pretty bad. Everyone else's meals that came to their tables look pretty good. The host for trivia was fun and we appreciated the banter. They had on their menu and item that you need to call in advance for which looked phenomenal. Since there was a posting about menus in previous Yelp reviews, I chose only to post about Thor's hammer. read more

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OMG THIS PLACE IS GREAT! We were greeted quickly, had an amazing bartender, and the food came out quickly and tasted even better than it looked (which was amazing!) Our bartender came over and offered to put on the Mariners game so that both my boyfriend and I could watch, which was very sweet. We are excited to go back and try some more food and drink! Thanks y'all!! read more

The Bearded Ginger - Bavarian Pretzel Mozzarella Logs Pulled Pork BBQ Grilled Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Go for the food, not the drinks. A couple friends and I went to The Bearded Ginger (Spokane Valley) for dinner tonight. It was brighter than I expected, and a little chilly. But overall the atmosphere was fine (could use a little updating, but not a deal breaker). The majority of the food was pretty good though. We ordered their jalapeño poppers as an appetizer. They didn't have a full order, just 3. So they gave us those 3 free of charge. Couldn't complain about that. They were served with ranch and BBQ sauce. My friends decided to order a sandwich each and then share, so they could try two sandwich offerings in a single visit (I thought that was genius). They of ordered the Turkey Bacon Melt and the BBQ Sammy with brisket. They were out of brisket though, so their second choice was the pulled pork. Both ordered tots as their side with ranch and tartar sauce. Their ranch was pretty good, but I was told that their tartar sauce was really good. They both liked their sandwiches and both sandwiches were stuffed with meat. I went with the BG Caesar salad. It had great flavor, but FAR too much dressing to be called a Caesar salad. Had I known it was going to be dressing heavy, I would've asked to have it on the side. The sirloin, cooked medium, some may say medium-well (asked for medium rare) was pretty good. It was tender and seasoned well. Due to the heavy dressing I ate the salad and saved the steak for my salad tomorrow, made at home. We did have a great visit though and already looking forward to next month. read more

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This was our first time here. We arrived around 12:30 and the lobby and bar was full. There was one person working everything and doing her best to stay on top of all of her guests and she did a great job. We asked her recommendations and said they were known for their barbecue so my husband ordered the barbecued sandwich with brisket. I decided to try something a little different and went with the fish and chips. Everything arrived quickly and looked very fresh. The barbecue sandwich came with coleslaw a small side of baked beans and my husband chose JoJo's. My fish and chips came with three pieces of Cod, JoJo's, a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce. The barbecue sandwich was very tender, had great seasoning and a great barbecue sauce. It was very moist and the JoJo's were perfectly crisp yet still fluffy. The side of barbecue beans had a great freshness to them but came in a small cup that probably held two tablespoons .The fish and chips however struggled. The fish was beautifully moist however the batter was extremely oily and under seasoned. The batter kept falling off and my fingers were so oily I had to eat it with fork. The coleslaw would have added great creaminess and crunch to the dish however I am not a lover of celery seed and this had a lot. It was served with a side of garlic cheese toast which was great. It was nicely seasoned and buttery and delicious. I especially loved their tartar sauce. It was creamy yet had a brinyness to it which was delicious. As for the atmosphere, as I mentioned it was very busy but I appreciated our waitress wiping down every single table for each new customer. The noise level was a little loud but more the person that was sitting next to us. I think they started drinking earlier so they were dropping a lot of f-bombs and we're louder than the rest of the lobby. But then again it is a bar and grill so that is to be expected. While we were there the waitress never came back to check on us or fill our waters but we did see somebody finally come and give her help in the bar. read more

The Bearded Ginger - Brisket BBQ sandwich with JoJo's - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

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Great atmosphere and food, super service, friendly and even priced right I definitely will be coming back

This is our favorite dive bar. Their food is always a pleasant surprise and they have a huge variety of fun things to try. Drink prices are good. The interior is dark and a bit dated, but it's what you would expect from a place like this. Yes, we would recommend. read more

I stopped in around 11am on 5/28/24 while my truck was getting a windshield replaced. I wasn't sure what to expect, even as I sat down. I was greeted immediately by the kind waitress, who took my drink order right away. The menu was a little hard to read. I ordered the fish & chips, and I was VERY IMPRESSED. They came out quick, hot, and fresh! The portion was great, and the tarter and ranch was the perfect compliment to the beer battered fish, and perfectly cut fries. Thanks Bearded Ginger staff for the best lunch in a while! read more

The Bearded Ginger - Fresh fish & chips - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Meh rating would be overly generous - we got the briskets and it was tough and dry. Turkey was also too dry... sausages & pork belly average. Definitely not worth the price nor the hype -- Overall a disappointment as we were so looking forward to it. On the plus side, the server was friendly and apologetic being overwhelmed. read more

Food tasted good in the moment however, I think they dont have good health safety because the next day everyone that was with us had stomach issues. Service was good but that didnt solve everyone stomach issues wont come back. read more

I almost hate to write a good review here because it seems like this is a good opportunity to keep this place a secret for us in the know. This looks like it could be a dive bar from the outside and the inside is clean, but a bit dated. It takes you back in time a few years. There is an old bar that is open to the dining area with a small wall. Definitely a lot of regular customer traffic in this place which was cool to see. The waitstaff knew quite a few by first names. We came for the food though and they rocked it. We started out with the mozzarella logs and they were outstanding. You can tell they make them in house with fresh moz cheese and a perfectly seasoned outer crunch layer. The dipping sauce was also just perfect. The bbq chimichanga was glorious and the accompanying side salad I ordered was fresh and sizable. My wife had the Cobb salad and it was covered in meat and it was huge. Enough to have a second meal for sure. Everything was clearly fresh and made in house. What a diamond in the rough. read more

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GRAWL...., This Mother Bear is Very UNHAPPY....WHY!!! You may ask....because The Bearded Ginger is not serving BREAKFAST right now and YA'LL are Sorely MISSED!!! We miss coming down to the Bearded Ginger on Saturday and Sunday for BREAKFAST!!! And now that it's Football Season Sunday Breakfast and your Wonderful Bloody Mary's with all the fixin's, oh yeah and the Chicken Fried Steak 'n Eggs and those Biscuits and Gravy and just ....... Absolutely Wonderful!!!! So....when is Breakfast Starting Up!!!! FOOTBALL, BLOODY MARY'S, CHICKEN FRIED STEAK 'N EGGS, BISCUITS 'N GRAVY, Oh Yeah and that Thick Awesome Bacon YUMMMMM. OK I'm ready, I'm all over this!!! How About it Folks Chime in let the Owners know we want................... BREAKFAST Back at the Bearded Ginger Please bring BREAKFAST back I know for a fact I am not the only one who wants BREAKFAST back at the Beard. I don't know about you but I'm tired of cooking BREAKFAST every weekend I need my break back I miss YA'LL read more

Service was very attentive and friendly, Brittany was awesome! I've been here for take out a few time before but only for their mozzarella logs, we came in tonight to dine in and try their other menu items and hoped for mozzarella logs for dine in but they were out of those for the night along with baked potatoes. We got the pork belly burnt ends for an appetizer and they were okay, kind of tough and they would've been better if they were brisket burnt ends and I would've been more than happy to pay $17ish for brisket burnt ends if that was an option ever! We also got the brisket chimichanga and rice bowl, the chimi was okay, huge so for the price you get a lot but it was missing something, it was mainly mac and cheese with a little bit of brisket but it would've been better if it had beans in it too. The fries were frozen and reminded me of applebees fries. My boyfriend said his rice bowl was delicious though. The ranch dressing is the star tonight, they have great ranch! Their price for draft beer is great, less than $6 for a pint. We paid $75 for 4 beers, an app, and 2 entrees which isn't bad but I wasn't impressed with the food unfortunately. They also had a few fruit flies on the table flying around which would be more understandable during summer but this time of year makes me think they aren't cleaning up good behind the bar but who knows. I will return for mozzarella logs and drinks but probably not any other food items. I probably set my expectations for the rest of the food to be too high because of how well they do the mozzarella logs lol read more

Tell people "Parking off of Vista"! Large portions, mushroom sauté was epic! I'll be back More characters churn hitters uchdhvh h h high c I h h Tetris. read more

Delicious! We had a French dip and fish and chips. They were both wonderful. The Jo-Jo's have a tasty coating and the coleslaw was homemade. I swear my Mom must have been in the back because it tasted just like hers. The bun was perfectly toasted on the French dip and the meat was well seasoned. My fish was great 3 good sized pieces. Sorry I only have a picture of my leftovers. read more

The Bearded Ginger - Fish and chips - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

We got there around 11:45 and they let one of us order off the breakfast and the others order from lunch at 12. Pretty busy so service was slow but it's absolutely worth it for that BBQ! My family comes here whenever we want some good comfort bbq. We ordered the steakhouse omelet, bbq crunch wrap, and the steak & bake (CLASSIC!). The bbq crunch wrap was everything I could want in a delicious crunchy tortilla! We normally all get the steak and bake because it's such a great deal! read more

The Bearded Ginger - The Steak & Bake - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

I don't really have expectations of a dive besides the wait time to order another drink should be low. This also includes food at dives; I don't want it to be bad but won't be surprised if it is. My wife and I hit up this place on the way home from a festival for just a couple of drinks and a quick bite. I'm leaving this review here singularly based off how amazing the food was. We just got appetizers; BBQ loaded tots with brisket and the shrimp and shrooms. I'll begin by saying that the portions of these appetizers were massive. The tots themselves could feed two people. It also tasted great (what dive makes a great plate of shrimp and mushrooms?!?!?). Our only regret here is that we didn't come on an empty stomach. Sucks we couldn't bring our leftovers because we left town the next morning. read more

Decided to give them another chance but food was still way over cooked and super dry! Wings were a little better. Service was good. read more

The Bearded Ginger - Dry chicken and wings. - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Talk about a great place Owner and Manager Freaken awesome Guys!! I am from Cali and haven't had great Chorizo nacho since before Joined service in 2003 Hoo-Yah USN. I'll come back to this place anytime. So full barely had room for my 2 beers. Weekend Breakfast or just Lunch & Dinner for the week, take the chance and stop in. read more

The Bearded Ginger - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Went out to lunch with a buddy of mine. We decided to meat at the Bearded Ginger. I hadn't been there but when I saw the building I realized it's the old Charlie Ps.. I liked Charlie Ps they had a nice salmon chowder. No so much at the bearded ginger. The menus had salads and burgers and sandwiches. I decided to go with the smoked dip. It was very tasty. I had a coors light.. the seating was nice and the waitress was attentive to her diners. It wasn't full but there was a few booths filled so it was a casual feel. Not a bad place to dine. Give it a try sometime.. read more

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The service was great and the food was wonderful. Would love to see some additional beers on draft, outside of the typical. Pork Belly and Mac and cheese with the bacon was awesome. read more

It's the real deal. Formerly Charlie P's but the same owners. Service is awesome (thanks Jen/Sally), food is really good and portions are huge. Karaoke on a Saturday night, everyone felt like family. Good food, good drinks, good service, good time... who needs more? read more

The Bearded Ginger - Chef's salad (BIG) w/very good blue cheese dressing. - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

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My husband and I stopped in right at open before we hit the road home and we loved it! The pretzel was HUGE and the French dip was soooo tasty. Service was excellent, we can't wait to come back next time we're in town! read more

Good food and ambiance. Check it out if you're in the area and looking for some place to hang out. read more

This is our first visit since the place changed ownership and changed the name. Frankly, the name "Bearded Ginger" is not particularly appetizing. Sounds like there's gonna be hair in my food. Now, that's a personal bias and I'm here to say I was wrong. There was no hair in my food. That being said, this WAS a different experience than when the place was Charlie P's. Much of the old menu is gone for good most noticeably, my favorite broasted chicken. Even with the regrettable changes, we were able to find something we liked. The Captain Nasty was a ridiculously huge sandwich. It's built like the Billy Breen from the Satellite but this is better by far. This is a serious protein overload and one of the best parts is the sausage patty-nice and sagey but not too salty. Almost too much to eat in one sitting (but I managed). Wife had the BBQ Nachos, also a huge plate of food. Pulled pork was as good as it gets. The downside here was the service. While it was not terribly busy this night, the service was terrible. There were a couple of people in the kitchen and a couple on the floor so it appeared appropriately staffed. I think the biggest tell here was how our server engaged with what appeared to be regulars (or maybe her friends?). Towards them she was warm and engaging while towards us she was fairly cold & aloof. The food is enough to bring us back but our bar is really low for the service expectation. read more

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Tavern-style interior. Excellent service with fun banter and a casual, friendly manner. The food was all delicious. The pretzel is huge, the cheese sauce it comes with is rich (reminded me more of cacio e pepe than canned nacho cheese). The mozzarella logs are great. I was worried the cheese would be overwhelming, but it was just right. Great crunchy crust, well balanced dips. The brisket was so, so good. Moist, smokey, not overseasoned. They let the meat speak for itself. The PB&J burger was also great. The pb ends up just adding a roasty, lightly nutty note. The pepper jelly's sweetness and heat are a good foil for the burger. I'd absolutely come back. read more

We ordered the Cobb salad and the bacon chicken wrap and both were amazing. The chicken Was amazing on both salad and wrap, and they give you a ton of food! read more

Great service and yummy creative food. Good local vibe. Had burnt ends as appetizer and smoked turkey with cheddar jalapeños sausage for meal. Tasty!! Keep up the good work!! read more

I have been driving by for a couple of months Took my wife and tried it ...WOW food was really good I had prime rib and was actually very tasty.. Had a good flavor onion rings were most excellent. The Blue cheese was made there not a premade dressing and was cravable... I definitely will go back read more

We loved Charlie Ps. Hubby and I were sad when he sold. It was our go to with friends, out of towers, family. We've been back after turning to Bearded Ginger, and for me, it's typical bar food. Like Dave's further east. Now let's talk about service. It bites, and it bugs me, when service is poor. I think they may need a customer service consultant to train them. I'd be glad to help! read more

The bartenders here are always so amazing! Highly attentive, very friendly, and do an excellent job of taking care of everyone's needs. The back of house always kicks butt with awesome food in a timely manner, plus whenever they pop out they are super friendly and awesome as well. Love the staff, drinks, and food! Their margaritas and pork belly burnt ends have become my new go to. Definitely recommend. read more

The Bearded Ginger - Pork belly burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

Heard a lot of hype about this place on food finder especially for the mozzarella sticks , so me and my friend went in for our first time . The waitress was great and so were the mozzarella sticks . I tried the French dip sandwich because that is always my go to , well I was highly disappointed in this sandwich and macaroni. The sandwich was very dry ! Barely had any meat on it especially compared to my friends sandwich no cheese no onions . There is really no details on the menu so I didn't know I was ordering the most plain sandwich usually when I go other places there's at least cheese . The macaroni was very dry not much flavor as well . But hey the appetizer at least filled me up ha. read more

The Bearded Ginger - French dip and macaroni - Barbeque Near Me - Spokane Valley, Washington

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The good: - Service was friendly - Pizza was decent The not so good: - Beer taps were not working. - Some of the bathroom fixtures were out of order. - Food besides the pizza was inedible. Not sure if we came on a bad day or what, but it was a big letdown. We arrived and asked what was on tap and were told none of their taps were working. They had some cans and bottles available, but the selection was limited to macro breweries. Pizza was decent. Crust was crispy. Close to being burnt but not. Ordered what they said were wings. They turned out to be full size chicken legs....Would have been nice to know they didn't have wings. When they came out, they were burnt so bad they were mostly inedible. Not sure what the cook was doing, but even the nachos came out burnt. It was like they put them under a broiler to melt the cheese. Bathrooms were not very clean with plastic bags over some of the fixtures as they were out of order. The place appears to have been an old pizza hut from years ago and has a local dive bar feel that I really like, but when everything else is up to par. read more

Busy Friday night so by 8pm they were out of a handful of items but staff was fun, manager came around to our table to check in, and the food was great!! Shrimp and sausage was awesome and fish and chips was battered perfectly and still flaked apart. read more

Both of the meals we had ( smoked dip, smoked delight) meat had a lot of gristle and dry. No cheese on the smoked dip? Odd. Also, many dirty tables and one person working the front. Very dive bar feel but high priced. Bummer, had high hopes. read more

We had a few different items BBQ was great and the wings were too! Also very kid friendly! read more

Was back in the area and decided to stop. Was done serving breakfast and had to wait until lunch started before we could order. The owners and their kids had the corner table. The kids wrestled and screamed behind our table. They constantly ran in the kitchen and behind the bar and they had a puppy in the restaurant with them. We were there for a good 1.5 hours and left with a splitting headache from these kids screaming and fighting and rolling on the floor blocking your path to the restroom. Not sure how this is even legal! read more