When the area had the first taste of spring, we decided to stop by the Victor tavern for some food with our dog (they have a patio where you can bring them). You will want to check in first. The insides look nice and comfortable, what you would expect for a tavern. Service was outstanding. They have some good beers on tap, so we order a pitcher of a Wit Beer and a hummus plate. The hummus was great and we loved the peppers than came with it. For my meal, I had the Rodeo burger. This came with bacon, cheddar cheese, an onion ring and BBQ sauce and was absolutely delicious. Every burger should come with an onion ring and I am surprised they do not sell them as a side (although the fries were really good also. We will absolutely be back. read more

The 9 after 9 is a sweet deal. Classic burger was good, doesn't come with fries. The salt and pepper fries (9) were better than the garlic parm ones (11). The chicken tenders were not that good and the spicy honey mustard served with it was horrible. The interior and vibe is nice, great service, never really packed. 20% gratuity is included with check which was fine, just wish the food tasted a little better. read more

I am giving three stars for the meal I had. I am not giving it a better rating for a few reasons. First of all, there was a 20% gratuity added onto our bill (there were two of us, this was not some large party). I am told that the employees do not get even get that gratuity - what are we being charged for? Who gets this money? If the employees are being paid fairly, great; but if you are passing a gratuity to the customer out of greed because you have to "make up" for lost cashflow, that's pretty shite. Second of all, this is a baseball-themed bar; the decor and name speaks to this - and they did not have the ability to show the Mariners games. I know that right now things are sketchy with the broadcasts, but if you are claiming to be a sports bar in an area with multiple sports teams, your priority should be the ability to broadcast local sports. Additionally, who doesn't toast the muffins on a Benedict? Maybe the toaster whispered at these things, but it was difficult to cut through. My spicy chicken sandwich was quite good, however (order with extra pickles, it will be perfect; spicy enough that you know it's spicy and flavorful, not so spicy that it's rendered inedible), as was the Caesar salad I eventually got after my order was misheard I might go back during football season, but I'm a huge Mariners fan and am not going to chance it again this year. I need to make it clear that the employees were friendly and kind, they deserve better than to have gratuity charged they're not actually getting, and the customers deserve better than to be forced to pay money on top of the food they're already paying for. read more

I hate to give bad reviews based on one experience but I can't imagine going back a second time because everything was so bad. Well except for the blue cheese dressing served with the hot wings. So...hubby & I arrive about 3pm on Sunday hoping to enjoy a nice Sports Bar experience including their indoor bowling, shuffleboard & pool. Scratch that because a private kids birthday party has that cool area taken. So we wait at the hostess stand to be seated in the bar. And we wait & wait & wait. No acknowledgement or welcome. This should have been our cue to leave but we had already circled the block and found parking so figured we should go ahead & wait. When finally acknowledged we were offered a bad table near the main flow of traffic & near the front door that would give us a blast of cold air everytime the door opened. Asked for a different table but was informed it wasn't "in the bar". Their floor plan is messed up. It 100% looks in the bar. Order HH drinks of a Texas Tea & Paloma. Small glasses and the Paloma was just a margarita not a Paloma at all. Ok. Onto the food. We decided to order 3 HH items to split. Wings, calamari & The Victory Cheeseburger. Wings were adequate. 9 of them. But not enough wing sauce on them. Small portion of calamari questionably served in a metal cup that if you don't take them out could make gummy & not crispy. And finally the $15 cheeseburger served without fries that is the hugest rip off I think I've ever been served. Positives: friendly server & good blue cheese dressing for the wings. read more

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Stopped in for a bite and a bev. Love the atmosphere and offerings. Big TV in the dining area keeps it casual but still sophistocated, not distracting at all. I liked the chopped salad and was perfect to share. The portion seems generous. The calamari is a tad overcooked. I liked the mama-lil peppers but didn't like the dipping sauce which seemed fake and processed. I'm a sucker for polenta bites and will go for them every time. These were good, next time I'll hold the parm. Service was slower than I thought it should be for a relatively empty space, but it worked for us. I liked the casual, sophisticated vibe and will definitely return to try something different. read more

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Came here for happy hour on a Friday night, sat at the bar and was greeted right away. Ordered some spicy calamari and artichoke dip. The spicy calamari had a really good texture to it and was a combo of rings and tentacles which is my personal favorite. The artichoke dip was not what I was expecting and made with almost a pimento cheese base? It didn't say much on the menu other than it was served with tortilla chips which were a good texture. Not a fan of the artichoke dip North end daisy - good! It's a pretty restaurant. Some tv's for sports. There's a bowling lane or two upstairs but you don't hear it downstairs in the restaurant. It's an upscale bar restaurant area which is nice in Edmonds! There's a 20% gratuity fee included in the bill read more

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A friend and I went here after work for happy hour and they had a great selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a few nonalcoholic options for anyone that is sober. We also took advantage of their happy hour appetizers, the spicy calamari was our favorite by far! Our bartender was super sweet, very engaging and kept making sure we were okay and didn't need anything else throughout our visit. We sat at the bar, it was very clean and the hooks underneath, made it super easy for us to hang our personal items without them being in the way! read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon for happy hour with a few friends. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a ton of room for walk-ins considering how busy Edmonds can get especially during summertime. Indoor seating was in abundance, however outdoor patio was fully booked. This tavern is spacious! There's a center bar area and a lot of seating areas perfect for large parties. There's are also bowl and shuffleboard to add to the list of activities at this establishment. They have a decent happy hour menu we decided to order a few plates to share. We ordered the fried polenta bites, spicy calamari, and salt & pepper fries. We also ordered the mac n' cheese from the regular menu. For drinks, I ordered the Supreme and a Sazerac. Our drink orders came out first. The supreme cocktail is a tasty mix of rye, vermouth rouge, maraschino, absinthe, and bitters. The absinthe was not overpowering and gave the drink a nice lift. The sazerac was perfectly made and had the right amount of absinthe. The food all came at once, which was perfect. The polenta bites were crispy and came with a delicious anchovy aioli. The spicy calamari was delightful and not too spicy with mama's lil hot peppers. The salt & pepper fries were just the standard fries with added pepper. Our favorite was the mac n' cheese from the regular menu. The campanelle with white cheddar, smoked gouda, and herbed breadcrumbs was a good flavor and texture combination. Service was ok. Our server was almost non-existent near the end of our meal. Our bill had charges from another table and which added wait time for us to get our server's attention to fix the incorrect billing. There is a 20% gratuity charge included with the bill. Overall, this is a chill spot with family friendly vibes. read more

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3.5 stars The food at Victor Tavern, a buzzing, family-friendly sports bar, was nothing spectacular, but the service was truly outstanding. From their happy hour menu, we started with the Caesar Salad, a simple mixture of chopped romaine, croutons, and Parmesan, served with a creamy anchovy dressing. The French Dip Sliders came with two soft buns filled with thinly-shaved prime rib and griddled onions, served with au jus and horseradish mayo; and the Veg Head was a burger made of a vegetarian jackfruit patty (which had a surprisingly meaty texture), lettuce, onions, hot peppers, aged cheddar, and a chunky, creamy, tangy, Thousand Island-like secret sauce, all on a brioche bun. The food was decent though nothing too special, but most memorably, our server was super friendly, thorough, and accommodating of our dining with kids! read more

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I think overall the dinner experience was ok. Polenta Fries were excellent. The cubes of polenta were crispy, yet tender on the inside. The top is blanketed with a mound of shredded cheese, which had trouble adhering to the fries. It was great to share with others, as they are pretty filling. I would definitely get this again Steak Frites was average. The fries are standard restaurant fries that are covered in a healthy-sized mound of diced garlic and Parmesan cheese. The steak is already sliced for you, although they do include a pat of butter (Montreal honey butter) which is soft, yet not melted on top of the steak. I think they do this so that if you didn't want it on your steak, you could easily remove it, but by the time the dish got to me, the butter had trouble liquefying so it was awkward to eat congealed butter on the steak despite me spreading it out immediately as soon as I got it. I did think that the prices were a bit expensive. Also keep in mind that there is a 20% service charge added to your bill at the end, and gratuities are not expected. read more

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Came here yesterday to get some drinks and play games. There was no one at the host stand so we headed upstairs and played some shuffle board. We were served up there and enjoyed some drinks. Our original server let us know bowling was open and offered that we could play. No mention of the cost by our server and no signs anywhere to say that it has a cost. We played on the middle lane then moved over to the edge land when another group came up to bowl. They charged up 20$ per lane used. Along with that a 20% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. Ridiculous. When we complained they were not understanding at all, we had to make multiple complaints for the woman then serving us to remove one of the charges. Would not tip 20% for her service if it was optional but of course it was not. Food was good but would not recommend this place read more

Had the Truffle Smash Burger with a substituted veggie patty and it was oh so good! It hit the trifecta of savory, salty, and sweet with the combination of sautéed mushroom ragot, truffle aioli, and Gruyère cheese. Loads of flavor from those delicious toppings. The veggie patty is a pretty good initiation meat similar to Impossible but a little more dense. The "stadium" fries were your average, good vehicles for sauce but not ones I'd be yearning to eat plain. I got extra truffle aioli on the side to dip them in and was very satisfied then. read more

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Disclaimer- we only stopped by for drink Espresso martini was delicious and scratch made. Brunch menu looked really good. A little pricey but not far from the norm in the area. Ambiance is elevated sport bar. Nice mix of bar seating snd outdoor seating. Will definitely return to try the food. Server was very friendly. 20% gratuity automatic read more

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I love dining at Victor! The restaurant has a laid-back sports bar atmosphere, which is great for watching Mariners or Seahawks games. I always enjoy their salads and appetizers, the polenta bites are one of my favorites. They have a great drink selection, and I love that they have local Yonder cider on tap. Their bar is decently sized and a great place to hang out, the servers are always very friendly. The restaurant is centrally located, with street parking in downtown Edmonds, which can get a bit crowded at times. read more

Here's to the entire crew at The Victor Tavern. You guys are all amazing! From the cooks to the bartenders and the wait staff. We have always felt welcome with our diverse friend group( white, black, India, Costa Rican, Philippine...NO issue here at all! For the comment on the rudely descriptive "short, stocky guy with a mustache" his name is Kim and I assure you, he is NOT racist. He has never made any of our friends feel uncomfortable. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We love Kim and he has ALWAYS only treated all 10 of us with respect. I highly recommend The Victor Tavern! They all ( too many to recognize) are professional and personal. They love to make friends and get to know their customers. This is the place to go in Edmonds. They welcome all. Try them again. read more

Had the Ancient Grain & Greens salad. It tastes good! Had some cool live jazz music playing on a Friday night. Also has a $9 after 9pm menu which I'll be coming back for! read more

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Last night was my first visit to Victory Tavern for happy hour and I really liked it! My best friend and I sat at the bar and ordered food and he ordered beers and a a couple of bourbons on the rocks. Beer on tap selection was good and Sonia our server was knowledgeable and informed and gave us good recommendations on bourbons to try. I took notes even for my next liquor store run! Food was super good, no complaints and I'm kinda picky I'll totally go back! read more

1st time there no complaints. Food, drink, BOWLING! So much fun. Came back on Labor Day just for cocktails and lunch...oh fuck. Greeted with many un-busssed tables, waited 10 minutes for a menu (I sat at the empty bar) ordered drink, waited for bartender to finish his hostess duties, finally got drink. Way understaffed...I'll most likely think about where I spend my free time and hard earned money in the future. read more

Happy hour could've been more enjoyable if the foods were served steaming hot as they should not lukewarm. Waitress was rather unhappy looking-why is that? It's Summer and beautiful out. Smile a little! Not so attentive either. Didn't come back to check if we had enough cool water to drink. We'll have to try dining in. However, I remember now, when I attempted to dine the last time, the host gave me this look as if she didn't want me to get a seat. First impression is very important. The host was stuck up so I left and gave my business somewhere else. Words go around, so be kind... You never know who you'll meet. read more

What a gem! Walked in and was immediately impressed by the warm atmosphere. Came to watch the games and have a bite, and was floored by how good this chicken sandwich is. Juicy chicken, crunchy pickle and Slaw. Might be my favorite fried chicken in Seattle area! Beers were great, Kim is amazing and crushed a busy bar, 10 out of 10 service & product. Highly recommended (French dip is top shelf too) read more

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The food was delicious!! Def recommend. Great location and a great way to enjoy an evening out. Service was awesome !! read more

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We visited the new location for post mother's day brunch. We started with the Salt & Pepper Fries and Biscuits & Gravy to share. The malted vinegar aioli complemented the fries well and I loved the melded flavors of the the Cajun sausage gravy and herb biscuit! For entrees, we had the Victor Breakfast which included caramelized applewood bacon was a nice combo of sweet and salty. My FIL said the fish was dry for the Fish & Chips, the Corned Beef in the Hash was sliced like deli meat and not shredded. My MIL enjoyed her Southwest Salad with salmon. Looking back, I didn't need to order the 5th meal (Victor Breakfast) for the 4 of us because the B&G was that enjoyable with an over medium egg. Our server, Matt, did a great job tending to us, answering our questions and offering suggestions. This Edmonds location opened 4 weeks ago. We will be back for lunch & happy hour! read more

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From the moment I walked into The Victor Tavern, I felt super welcomed. The hostess was friendly, my waitress was attentive, and we were having a great time at our table. Later on, we needed to move to the bar area because the table we were sitting at was reserved, and that was totally understandable. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn from there. After a quick break outside to enjoy the sun, we came back to find a bartender (a short, stocky guy with a mustache) who was extremely rude. While we had been outside, someone else had come in and sat two seats away from where we'd been, leaving a stool open. Instead of asking that new person to adjust, the bartender immediately targeted us and demanded that we move. He used his hands in dismissive gestures and basically told us to move in a way that felt aggressive and completely disrespectful. As a Black woman who was there with another Black woman, it definitely felt like there was a racial undertone to how we were treated. We saw other people arriving and leaving stools open, and none of them were asked to move like we were. Everyone else in the bar was white, and we were the only people of color who were asked to move, even though we had been sitting there first. To make matters worse, the bartender told other staff members about the situation, and while some of them tried to be polite, you could tell it was forced. The whole thing left me feeling extremely discriminated against, and I would not recommend this place to any person of color. What started as a great experience turned into a really hurtful one, and it's important for others to know. read more

Service was mediocre. Server only came 3 times. Food was just ok, and maybe more than a couple tablespoons of ketchup with the fries? To add insult to injury, they added a 20% gratuity to the bill for our party of 4. Maybe that's why the server never bothered to show up - she was getting a tip regardless. Nice atmosphere, but other than that, I would skip it! read more

Do not bowl here. IT IS NOT FREE. there is no signs, in fact, one of the workers begged us to bowl and we did, thinking it's free, but no, they don't tell you, and then charge you $20 FOR A LANE. We told them we were misunderstood, and they did not care at all and charged us. Don't go here, they wanna steal your money read more

We went for a weekday happy hour. We went upstairs to play bowling which we reserved ahead of time for an hour. It's perfect for younger kids with the smaller ball size and bumpers. We enjoyed burgers for $15 (instead of $22+), cocktails ($10), and the pretzels bites with cheese and mustard. It's typical bar food and more expensive of a price so happy hour prices were perfect and so was the slower HH crowd. There are many games upstairs including shuffle board, and board games to play at your table. People complained about the noise on other reviews. We had a group of six teenage boys next to us and the noise with the number of people is typical, not out of the ordinary. The customer service was great- they forgot to serve us upstairs (it was a slow day) so I had to find someone to order. They apologized and comped us on our bill. We would come back again for happy hour bowling! read more

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Lots of seating on an early weeknight. I got the truffle burger, well done, and it was still super super juicy. Fries were a bit too salty. Would love to come back to check out upstairs area read more

I have had great experiences with Ethan Stowell restaurants. I'm a long time fan of their burger food truck, with bacon jam. Made several trips to skillet, on Capitol Hill just to experience the food. Was treated to an excellent dinner on How to cook a wolf. Came here expecting a casual good meal. Wait time for a table was about 20 minutes, but they were half full. Felt as if they could have provided faster service. Started out with the fish and chips. Unfortunately, they arrived lukewarm and with a gummy coating. My fellow diners ordered two Rodeo Burgers ($22), which comes with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onion, bbq sauce, brioche bun. Again, not hot food. the French fries were cold. The bbq sauce had more spice than expected. And the burgers were overcooked, as if they sat for a while. So, this was not a balanced of taste burger, it was overwhelmingly bbq spicy and barely warm. I'm picky about my food being hot and adequately cooked. I ordered rare, I would have accepted medium. Not the gray overcooked puck I was served. Sad because I was pulling for a good experience. I think the idea is high class dive bar, with pub food. If the food was high quality, I might accept the high prices. But the food is not good, sadly. This kind of place, I want stiff drinks, lots of tv sports and bar food. I don't want to walk out feeling gouged on food and drinks, read more

Didn't have high hopes given the other reviews but decided to give brunch a try. We waited quite a bit to be seated (the host stand was empty for a solid 5+ minutes, while workers walked by and didn't acknowledge us) and our entire seated service was slow as well. The food was meh - overcooked bacon and cold and hard French fries. Highlight was the Bloody Mary - perfectly spicy. read more

We live in the Edmonds neighborhood. Been wondering about this place.... Be warned,They charge a 20% tip... without telling you on your bill.. We were there at lunchtime.....Very cool place..... although,the service was slow and inattentive..... We would've had lunch.........,but my wife was not happy, so we left. We expected more from this business..... Being in OUR downtown Edmonds read more

This was our second time at Victor Tavern and we felt we should give it a second try. Our first visit was for lunch and for the 4 of us, no alcohol, the bill was ~$160! The second time was happy hour sitting at the bar and it was fine, still pricey. The main issue is the automatic 20% charge and it is added before tax, so you are paying tax on the 20% charge. There are too many great places in Edmonds to go back to Victor Tavern. read more

First time writing review but feel this is worth others knowing before coming. Service was extremely slow. Food was average. Prices are outrageous. Market themselves as sports bar. Unable to get the masters on tv on a Saturday. read more

Food 5/10 - a little salty Service 5/10 Ambiance 6/10 Host was super friendly and communicative! Food was extremely salty if it were less salty, the food would have been a 6 or 7/10 Drinks are pretty good! read more

This was my first time here and everyone was so nice especially since we had big dogs and that's not always the case. They brought out water for the dogs, were very conscientious about making our dining experience on a busy Saturday enjoyable. The fish & chips were really good and we even ordered bacon for the dogs. The outdoor patio is not huge but big enough for us to sit comfortably with our big dogs. It was a friendly atmosphere and we will definitely be back. I rarely leave reviews but dog friendly dining at good restaurants is not always easy to find. read more

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I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience here which was extra disappointing given the reputation and costs associated with Ethan Stowell restaurants. My initial customer service experience with the hostess was not good, however I will say both of our servers were very nice and were the highlight of our meal over all. My wife and I got the spicy calamari and split the spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich was good, but the fries and the calamari were cold. I also found the ambience to be cold and boring, it feels like not much effort was put into the overall design. read more

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Brand new. Burger was good but not great and fries were way over salted. Service was okay but could tell still learning / needed more training. Interior is designed well and I will try again. First experience was lackluster but shows potential after they get their legs under them as a new establishment. read more

The Edmonds spot is very cool. We reserved a couple lanes for mini bowling during our team holiday lunch. It was totally dead at 11 on a weekday so we had the area to ourselves. It was lots of fun though I'm not sure the food was as enjoyed as the bowling and shuffleboard. Service was good,steady, friendly, very laid-back. The area upstairs is comfy able and spacious. I had a veggie burger served with fries,it was exactly as you'd expect. My colleagues had salads but didn't seem to enjoy the as much. read more

Soft opening was excellent! Beautiful seating inside with some limited outside seating. Upstairs will even have bowling! Happy hour 4-6. Slushy frozen drinks were delicious. We also enjoyed our mixed drinks. Wings were fantastic with just right spice and the polenta fries were to die for! Reasonable prices, friendly and fast staff. Will return! read more

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Sat at the bar and had absolutely WONDERFUL service from Sonya and Kim. Both are professionals, and after a long day at work they made me feel great again. The room was rocking and I still felt like I was heard and appreciated. Kim suggested a whiskey that was new to me, and within my price range! Sonya's recommendation of adding the fried chicken to the macaroni and cheese - divine!! I was so happy, full, and completely had a fantastic experience. I will be back for sure! read more

An amazing establishment with workers that make you feel as though you belong!! The food is nothing fancy but that's the point, it's a tavern, and with that theme in mind the food they do serve is delicious: great burgers and delicious snacks! And don't even get me started on the drinks! Their "te-kel-a cosmo" is a new favorite of mine, amazing twist on the classic cosmo for tequila fans! There is a 20% service charge but there is no expectation to tip on top of that charge which helps me not have to do math haha! Very lovely place everyone in Edmonds should check out. read more

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