The ambiance is inviting and creative. Allison was awesome…read moreand knowledgeable helped me to make decisions on what to order. She was easy to talk with and her suggestions were perfect. Their selection of beer is good with a variety of local Washington and Oregon beer and cider. I always prefer beer on tap. I believe they have 18 on tap. The menu was inviting making it difficult to choose. I chose the brisket. The flavors were spot on. I look forward to returning and trying another item in the menu and having a beer on tap.

Updated 2023 Review - Great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. Often they have music on…read moreFridays or Saturdays. Music isn't loud you can still have a conversation with your party. Food is always good seriously no complaints. Beer has rotating taps and there's always something you can find. Definitely a great place to visit.

Jesse knows what he's doing. No better place in this area to get quality craft beer. You willl…read morenever find COORs here. I love that. Cheers. Great service. Cool atmosphere

They always have great beer on Tap. Service is amazing. If you are wondering about the beer you…read moreare drinking the owner can tell you everything you'd ever want to know about it. Without a doubt this is a true Beer enthusiast place to have a beer. Great menus of snacks to go along with your beer. Ambiance is nice plenty of places to sit.

We had Brussel sprouts, bruschetta and the fig pizza and everything was AMAZING. All the flavor…read morecombinations were spot on and everything cooked perfectly. The cocktails were well crafted and the service was great. Loved the low lighting inside also. We were really impressed, definitely will be coming back.

Tried J Squared for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a visit. The…read moreatmosphere is warm cozy casual. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Food came out fast, hot and fresh. Lots of options for drinks. There was a list of about 15 beers on tap, fun cocktails, nice wine list and a full bar. Space is limited, and you may have to share the long table with others, but it still feels comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again.

Very small curated items that are locally made with love and care. I think they have a good menu…read morealthough it's very small. Most nights I have came to visit it has not been very busy, I just wish there were more things to do with the brewery, perhaps i just haven't came on any good nights.

My wife is not a beer drinkers, BUT she tried a raspberry beer when visiting friend in Kelso and…read moreloved that beer. We live in Bellingham, WA. and just happen to have. a kegarator, so a small keg went home with us at her request.

Okay, so my husband and I are old - BUT - we're not going to act old because we visit fabulous…read moreplaces like this! We were greeted by the Steviest of Steves - who is a font of brewmaster information! We learned of this brewery while attending the Squirrel Festival (which featured a beer garden.) We made it to the actual brick and mortar - today - and could kick ourselves for not visiting a few years ago! Great beer, great service & ambiance. The environment is awesome! If you like beer (really GOOD) beer, do NOT pass this spot up! Enjoy cool murals? There is one here - but look *closely. Friendly patrons too. Kudos to Explorer Brewing! You're a gem, truly of what this community needs more of!

What a great brewery! Great atmosphere, taproom, and tender. Love the selection of swag and got…read morestickers! Best small town brewery around. Will be back!

Be prepared, regular people. The main description that comes to mind for Five Dons is "old boy…read morejoint". Deep in industrial Longview near the most massive lumber mill I've ever seen! We came in on a Sunday late afternoon, I think, and it was very, very dark inside. Just two or three patrons interacting with the beertender. They were playing Romancing the Stone on the TV, which was alright. Only four or five beers on tap. Overall? The beers were good! The guy working was nice! The vibes from the patrons were friendly, but it's definitely not the kind of place I'd ever be interested in hanging out at for very long. Lil' too dark and sparsely decorated for me. Uninviting. I don't know if they're specifically avoiding making it "nice", but it definitely needs a gentle touch on the interior design. PLUS SEVENTEEN STARS FOR THE BATHROOMS SMELLING LIKE GUMBALLS.

This is probably my second favorite brewery that I went to when I was exploring the Longview area…read moreup to Centralia for craft beer. They had a great milk stout on tap and it was very enjoyable! The bartender was very friendly and made good conversation. I got a nice batch of peanuts as a nice snack to go along with my beer. Other than a brief chat things were pretty uneventful in the taproom since I was the only one there. Towards the end of by beer a few more came in to have some beer but other than that it was dead. It is kind of odd since it was a Saturday. Perhaps it was just too early in the day. I would consider going back whenever I wind up in Longview again since I feel that this is the best brewery in town.

Food is so good! Service -- Wait person was so cool and…read moresweet! Ambiance -- Fun place, good people.

Great place and environment! Service was excellent, helpful and friendly. We ordered the chicken…read morewings and they were large pieces, tasty, and juicy. Garlic fries were also excellent!

After weeks of traveling all I wanted was some simple comfort food done well and that's exactly…read morewhat I found at The Salty Beaver. I ordered the Beaver Dam with cheddar and mozzarella for pickup. When I stopped in to grab it I got a chance to look around and this place has a fun, neighborhood vibe with a bar, seating and games like pool and darts that make it seem like a good hangout spot. The food was excellent. No frills, just tasty. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was gooey and satisfying, and every bite hit the spot. After so many disappointing meals on the road, I was refreshed to have something so simple that was so well executed. It was exactly what I wanted. I found myself slowing down just so that I could savor every bite and by the time I finished I was seriously considering going back for another sandwich. If that doesn't tell you how good it was. I don't know what will. They absolutely nailed it and if I lived in the area, I would be here all the time. If you're looking for some good simple comfort food at a welcoming local spot, this is the place.

Sadly I must give an overall score of 3 stars. I'll start with the best things first. We were…read moreimmediately and warmly greeted. It was a Saturday evening about 6:00 pm so we knew we might get caught in a crowd and were prepared to wait. I was impressed with our server and the different menu options she shared with us. We each ordered a simple cup of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. (see pics) The vibe was great with darts, shuffleboard and a DJ setting up for karaoke night. How fun! Here's where it went downhill. We waited over 20 minutes to get our food, we never were asked if we needed anything else or if our food was good ( or correct) and our water and ice tea glasses were never refilled. Now I realize that our very nice server was busy, but she passed our table SEVERAL times without saying a word. As for our food, my chicken noodle soup had way too much pepper in it and my husband's tomato bisque was too spicy. (& he likes it spicy!!). Also, I ordered cheddar cheese not swiss cheese for my grilled cheese sandwich. I eventually decided to eat it since I was hungry and knew that I'd have to wait even longer if I returned it. This is our second visit here and sadly the service wait time then (about 6 months ago) was also "forgettable" All and all, if you are going to hang out and party with your friends, I would say GO! But if you want to go and get a meal, be prepared to be patient and allow A LOT of time.

Absolutely our go to restaurant in Longview, Wa. The pork ribs are the best we've ever had, and the…read moreselection of beers and wines seems endless. Service is always friendly and attentive. Ambiance is a sports bar in one section and more intimate in the beer and wine store are. We always apt for the latter.

So Bad the food!!! Soggy fries!! asked for xtra crispy…read more BBQ sauce was really watery! ! Brisket was dry!! Service was good. Won't be back ever

A wonderful local brewpub with great brews, ciders and food too!…read moreOur favorite are the clams and mussels on the appetizer menu.

I ordered the fries with the beer sauce and sour cream with green onion…read more Debbie was great she gave a great pour. She told me her favorite and helped me making a choice. I loved the ambiance lots of fun and personality