We sat outside, and the view out over the Sound was amazing, which matched the quality of the food. Could be the best burger I've ever had. Best description would be fresh. It was busy but everyone had a smile. read more

I wanted to love this place but the food was not my fave in my opinion. We both ordered from the handhelds section of the menu and both the chicken sandwich and burger where way overcooked. I felt like sauce, mayo, or tomatoes for the chicken sandwich could of made it better as well. I really appreciated the service from our server and enjoyed the view from the roof top! I could see myself returning for drinks and enjoying the waterfront! read more

Topside Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

I always try to stop in at Topside when in town. Being from Steilacoom, it's fun to have a "go to" spot that is actually good. The service is great, seems everyone is always in a good mood, and the food is pretty darn good. Last time we came in, we had the baked avocado and calamari - which was delicious! The presentation was fun with an octopus drawn out of the sauce and it distracted me from mentally thinking the sticks were fried mozzarella. Don't be deceived by the shape - it's good! If you have the pleasure of finding yourself in Steilacoom with time for a meal, give this place a shot. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Baked avocado and calamari sticks - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Food is good, service is attentive, and the view from the patio is beautiful. Good selection of beers. Unfortunately when we went back this afternoon to eat, the prices made us choke! $20 for burgers and up charge of $3 for a salad or soup instead of fries. Once we were seated and saw the current menu, we had to get up and leave. I'm just sorry to see the prices increase so drastically since our last visit. We were on a long trip and gone for 7 months, so it was disappointing to realize we can no longer afford to eat at Topside on our retirement budget. read more

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Tried to add Topside's Anchor Room as a separate establishment, but it didn't work. This is a review for the Anchor Room and not Topside Bar and Grill. The Anchor Room is tucked away across the breezeway from the coffee shop. We were quickly greeted. We sat on a sofa facing the windows with a view of the water. They told us that they have recently implemented the HH menu from the bar and grill, but they also have their own menu. On Sundays there is no corking fee, so definitely a better deal than single pour unless you are wanting a variety. They have events and wine tastings occasionally. Can't wait to check one out sometime. We got a pork belly sandwich and curry skewers. The food was okay. Hoping that next time it will be a little better. The space is cute and the vibe is chill. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Our daughter works near by and suggested we meet here for lunch. Great recommendation!! Our server Marlee was super friendly and we were able to be seated promptly. Glad we arrived around opening at 11am. The place is very popular and filled up fast. There may be a slight wait if you arrive around noon. We all had salads and were pleased with the size and quality. Seeing as we were "good", we had dessert which was a blackberry/ice cream thing. It was just the right finish that we 3 shared. We'll be back, especially when the weather warms and outside/deck seating is available again. read more

Awesome view great food and service 5* View of water and islands. In cute town of Stillicome. Lovely outside seating! read more

Come back Topside! We miss you! (They were shut down this fall due to a fire or building structure related). Great food! Great setting! Nice folks. The town needs a good restaurant!! Hey what about a small hotel too? read more

Regardless of the time of year or weather, you're going first for the rooftop view. Even if it's cold and they seat you inside, it's worth it to step outside and just take it in. Even the fog covered Sound takes on a certain ominous mystic from here. It can be surprisingly busy even on a week night and they don't take reservations so plan ahead. We didn't have to wait at all for a seat but the better ones are near the windows, unless you're just heading to the bar. The lighting above the tables were so bright that I almost got a migraine. It's just so much darker in Washington for such a long time in the year, that bright lights become almost blinding. This small restaurant was fairly full, like I mentioned, on a week night so they seemed to have only 3 people working the floor - host, wait staff, and bartender, who also met people at tables in the bar area - and they all seemed to be confidently fulfilling their responsibilities. Our waitress forgot a couple of things but the hostess was nearby to take care of the team. I only gave them 4 stars because my husband was up that night puking his gutts out and, while we don't have direct evidence, we're pretty sure it was from the burger he ate. I had the clams, which we all agreed were amazing. And our kiddo had the pizza, which they also ate for leftovers the next day. Would still return to this restaurant, we'd probably just stay away from the burgers. read more

The views are amazing. The fish and chips are top tier! I've also heard their salmon burger is amazing. I had a great server who was really friendly. She let me try a couple beers because I was indecisive. I appreciated the patience and the great customer service. read more

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Waiting at the reception desk, servers came and went past me but not one made eye contact or said, "Someone will be right with you." Poor welcoming protocols, which didn't make me feel welcome. Once I was sat by the very busy floor mgr. she was friendly, thorough and established good customer service. read more

The service was the best part and the waitress was very helpful and kind. The ambiance was great and had a nice view of the ferry docking and the beach. The food on the other hand was very middle of the road. We had the calamari to start and the chicken sandwich and fish and chips. All the food had very little flavor. Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

The food is very good. The service? Not so much. We stopped in for dinner and it was not real busy but the service was terrible, none the less. We were sat at a table and were not contacted again for 15 minutes. A server walked over and asked if we had been helped. When we responded that we hadn't she said with minor annoyance in her voice, "well, I guess I'll take care of you then". It was a lackluster way to start our dinner. No apologies for making us wait and certainly not a welcoming experience. Why would they not have assigned sections? We were really craving clam chowder... but they were out. At 5pm on a Sunday. We received our food about 25 minutes later, which was delicious. I loved that their dressings and sauces are all very tasty as if made in house. Portions were decent for the price point. We sat with empty drink glasses until I got up and asked for a refill since no one came by to check on us or refill our drinks half way through our meal. We saw our server chatting behind the bar not paying attention to her tables. Overall, we were disappointed. We don't eat out a ton anymore because it is so expensive so when we do go out, we expect reasonable decent service since that is what we are paying for when we choose to go to a restaurant. Not sure we will be back, based on the service. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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A friend recommended the fish(haddock) and chips,so following a great experience at another eatery I thought,let's see who has the best.It was a pleasant day,so the deck was very popular.Lovely view.We ate indoors,in a comfortable atmosphere,some piped in music wasn't too loud.Staff were friendly and attentive.My fish n chips were extremely good.One nice sized filets and tasty fries.Definitely some of the best fish I've tasted.Also ordered was the salmon burger.No complaints whatsoever.Lovely flavour and moist. Can well imagine that during the summer,or any decent warm day,this bar and grill is jumping.They also have a coffee shop at street level.Glad we stopped by. read more

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Very friendly and attentive staff. Bartender even made my dad a signature off the menu adult apple cider. So good! Mac n cheese was very creamy. Restaurant was clean and bright. Next time we are in the area I will be bringing the rest of the family for sure. read more

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The food was outstanding. Well cooked Cod fish n' chips ($25). I had the ice tea and it was great ($3.50). We did have the lemonade and also the blackberry tea, wasn't a fan. ($8) Wasn't too busy for a Saturday afternoon. But started to pick up. Servers were very busy and had to ask for waters and refills. Overall it's a great place to sit and relax outside and enjoy the waterfront view. Great place to have breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Rooftop patio - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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Good food, friendly service, and a view of the sunset! Only drawback is the wait time if you want to sit outside because the view is so good. read more

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Food - it was ok. Need work on presentation and giving texture, a little romance to the plate would do wonder. All the ingredients are all there! Service - was a little slow. Drinks is revenue driver, reserve a dedicated server on drinks to bring in the View - the best part of the whole experience! I would go here primed and order just one drink to enjoy alongside the view read more

Incredible local bar with mass appeal. Cozy quaint and great for date night, families, or friends. The food is high quality and borders on gourmet with an easy pub feel. The prime rib sandwich (special) is absolutely amazing!! The Bloody Mary is a hidden gem. Fish sandwich (Haddock) on happy hour is great. Clam chowder is its own unique recipe. There is ample parking and the service is incredible. This is a must try. read more

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I had a pleasant Sunday here with family. The views were immaculate and the salmon burger was really good! read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Sdr Wild Salmon Burger - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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Go downstairs to the Anchor Room which is a fun wine bar/lounge. Such a cool experience with wonderful staff. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Beautiful decor in the Anchor Room - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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Whenever we are in town we love stopping by Topside. Everything we have had has been fabulous and the sound view and atmosphere is great. The staff is always very friendly. This trip I had the fish and chips! read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Balcony seating. - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Came here the last two hours they were open. This place has an absolutely beautiful view. Despite all the reviews, I ordered the fish and chips. It was 5/5 stars. Bartender was great and service was on point. My only complaint is they should be open later (even just an hour to watch the sunset). read more

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Super cute rooftop restaurant with a great view of the water. The food is always delicious! Great fish & chips with a really good tartar sauce. Service is always good. Love the calamari strips for an app. They also have great bbq pork nachos too! read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Calamari Steak Strips - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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3.5 for my review. Had a nice brunch here after walking around Chambers Bay. I got the Bloody Mary to start. It has a lot of horseradish so be warned. To be fair I was warned by our server that their homemade mix has a lot of horseradish. I wish places would make them by hand so they would be more customizable. I got the salmon BLT which was good. It is served open face on sourdough. The bacon slices were thick and my poached egg was cooked perfect, but the salmon was overcooked and hard to eat. Service was pretty slow even though it wasn't very busy. We couldn't find our server for a very long time. My friend had to wait halfway through her meal for her toast and that was after we asked the hostess to find our server. The views from the outside deck will be very nice in the summer. I will try this again and hope that service will be better. The coffee shop/bakery on the first floor is worth a stop. Loved my cookie and scone. read more

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Great place to have lunch on a sunny day. Recommend sitting on roof top outside. Look out at the water and have a good meal. A little on the pricey side but the view makes up for it. read more

Loved the view from the outdoor patio, especially since the sun was setting! Service was great, our waiter would come check up on us every once in a while to see if everything was tasting good. I really enjoyed the SDR salmon burger. They use wild salmon and it was perfectly spiced and grilled. I would definitely order it again. I subbed clam chowder ($5 charge instead of the fries) and the clam chowder wasn't good in my opinion. The clam chowder tasted more like a potato soup cause I didn't taste any of the clam. Next time I would just stick with the fries that the burger comes with read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Sdr Wild Salmon Burger - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

I've been here three times with totally different experiences each time. The first time the food was ok and the drinks were very good. It was raining so no spectacular view that day. The second time was during a Seahawks game. It was sooo much fun. The staff were so jubilant and helpful and interactive making our visit exceptional. Again, the food was good but, we've had better. The last time, and final, it was a gorgeous summer day with a small 10 minute wait. No worries. We got sat down under the umbrella outside facing the water. Gorgeous view. However, the food was not good but, somehow after only an appetizer and a couple drinks we spent over $70! Yeah. If the food was better quality I could understand but, at this point it isn't worth it. Next time, we'll try Boathouse 19 in University Place. I heard that place is amazing. read more

This place is fun! Great views and excellent food. Looking forward to another visit. Bartender gave excellent service.

I have had the pleasure of visiting this bar and grill several times, tonight was a disappointing attempt to revisit the great experiences from before. From the bar tender who angrily snapped at my disabled partner within a minute of entering the foyer, to being ignored for over 10 minutes after our arrival. Once seated on the deck, we waited another 15 minutes for drinks and our appetizers were still being worked on on the kitchen after an hour of waiting while other patrons were served full dinners. It's too bad because the owner has always been super cool, the staff is not doing a great job of representing that stellar custom service I have become accustomed to. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Sunset worth the disappointing experience with staff - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Sad they took away breakfast, the lunch and dinner food is not as good. Expensive and sometimes things don't need a weird twist to a good classic. read more

*editing and taking it down a star because they stopped serving breakfast. Their new menu isn't as great, pretty basic. They do have a pepper bacon jam sandwich that is good, but now the menu is like any other place for lunch. read more

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This is just a gem of a restaurant with great staff, yummy food, an incredible view and it won't break the bank to dine there. Our server Eric was just the best. read more

Finally tried Topside after years of living in the area. It was a beautiful, clear day and we sat on the deck with a stunning view of the Olympics. We were lucky to get such a good table as they were rapidly running a wait after our noon arrival. They have a great selection of beer and a standard American fare lunch menu. The baked avocado was surprisingly hearty and delicious! And the mushroom burger and chicken wrap my friend got were good too. Easy enough to park, reasonable prices and good service topped off an overall great meal. read more

My order of steam clams was very good. Service was good and our wait person was attentive. Sitting deck side on a sunny day is a must.

Great view from the rooftop deck. Food is good as well and friendly staff. I've always had a good experience. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

The food and drinks were good. Service was excellent. And the view was outstanding. My husband had the salmon and I had a burger. read more

Topside Bar & Grill - View - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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If you can dine outside on the deck, the view of the Sound is FANTASTIC! The menu seemed to be too gourmet for my tastes, and a little high- priced. But yes, the VIEW. The wait staff was very pleasant. read more

Bottom line: a wonderful find and place to dine in the heart of Steilacoom, Washington. In the summer, the outdoor patio is a great place to have your meal and enjoy the sun and the views of the sound. The meals are a definite plus and are delicious. It's definitely a high recommend when you are passing through these parts and I recommend their Fish an' Chips. (Pro-Tip: they currently do not take reservations and so if you have a large party- be sure to come in early to request your seats, especially if you want it outside). read more

Topside Bar & Grill - Fish N' Chips - American Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Topside has been consistently very good. Occasionally it's been exceptional. The staff has been constantly friendly and attentive and the food is very good. The view is excellent. The biggest drawback is the wait and lack of a good place to be when waiting. Prices are reasonable. 5/5 for this type of restaurant. I have no qualms coming here each time I'm in town visiting family. read more