40 Best Bar & Grill near Mercer Island

“For being the only bar on Mercer Island, it’s not a bad option. The food slightly overpriced but fine, the atmosphere is lively and the service is good for the most part. I’ve been there three times and only once was the waitress a bit unhelpful. I asked for the price of two different whiskey drinks to which the waitress responded “I dunno” and a young waiter walking behind her said “who cares? This is Mercer island”. I guess that’s what you get from privileged Gen Z kids who haven’t payed their way through life yet lol . Other than that, the bartender is awesome and Brett was very helpful. It’s worth going to if you live on the island and want a bar setting.“

“We came here randomly to celebrate NYE 2024 before heading to a rooftop party to watch the Space Needle NYE show. No reservations are needed, so this place came in clutch. We're so glad we came here! The owners were there and provided NYE hats and party beads, and the whole bar had a champagne toast to celebrate the ball drop in NYC. It was such a nice time, and the owners were very kind in providing NYE gear and champagne for everyone! We had yet to learn before coming here how much of a community vibe you get with this place. We ordered: -The Crab Nachos were super filling and tasty. I'm so glad we got these! They were the perfect final meal to end 2023. I will definitely be back for these. -The Painted Hills Beef Burger was delicious and filling. -While I Was Away - Refreshing and light, perfect pre-dinner drink -Devil's Margarita--This one was pretty strong. I highly recommend it. The flavor mix was interesting. I noticed this was a big hit. There were several tables that got this one. -Some beers, I need to remember which ones, but my partner says they were good! Overall will be back, the prices, the community vibe, and how much you can tell the owners care about their patrons shows. This place tends to be busy with regulars for a reason!“

“"is there a minimum amount of wings I need to order for $1 wings?""do you have a dollar?"came here on Wednesday for $1 wings and they were great. no minimum, can mix and match any sauces.they also had a fun selection of jello shots including root beer float and french 75.neat spot, definitely feels like a fun local bar“

“We finally got here on Christmas Eve. Easy parking!Steve was very welcoming and took care of everybody very well.We got our drinks in record time - a great Dirty Martini, and beer my husband liked. Then fried spring rolls, very tasty! Gochujang wings were nicely spiced and very crispy! There was a special of stewed pork with 5 spice that was so good I wanted a big plate of it! And so many more things to try! We hope to be regulars on weeknights.“

“Had lunch here today with my cousin while I'm in town for a convention. We grew up in Texas so have expectations when trying a new Mexican restaurant and this exceeded them. Started out with an amuse bouche which I'd never had before at a Mexican restaurant. It was a small tortilla topped with beans, a delicious sauce, and two other things I don't quite remember but was so good! We ordered the guacamole with salsa and chips to start. I'm not a big salsa eater but I loved the guacamole, both for flavor and texture. My cousin ordered the carne asada which she let me taste and it was delicious, with very tender meat. I had chicken flautas, which had great texture and flavor. There were also several tvs, so I got to see some of Champions League, which I hadn't expected while traveling.“

“Unique place in Belltown for delicious Cantonese type Chinese food. It serves a Peruvian Lomo Saltado and I admittedly was confused to the identity of the place. Come to find out they're in transition mode and hope to continue their unique positioning as the Asian Sports Restaurant. Can you imagine it? Dim sum & football?! I. AM. THERE!!!“

“Hot Off The Grill! Stop by @ciudadseattle for some delicious Mediterranean inspired tapas. Located South of Seattle in the Georgetown neighborhood you can this buzzing restaurant. They offer a variety of starters and small plates plus their grill-able items.•We started with some fresh hot flatbread with hummus, labneh and baba ghanoush. I really enjoyed the labneh! The roasted beets were beautiful and looked almost like ahi poke ? tasted amazing too! The saffron cauliflower was packed with flavor. The hanger steak was the star of the show! Make sure to get chimichurri and black garlic aioli sauces! The octopus was grilled perfectly. Can’t go wrong with @ulisfamoussausage sausage. Have you visited before?“

“Quintessential Bar and Grill in the Heart of Tangletown. Flip Flop and Crocs kind of place. Don't expect to sip a fancy cocktail while enjoying hors d'overs. This is draft beer at a perfect temperature. Unpretentious food and super friendly service with a few well placed TVs showing local sports. Great place.“

“I attended an event after Sakuracon at SPIN and I loved it! The staff was so amazing and they handled the huge rush with perfection. Nick was my bartender all night, and they slayed. They were so kind to us!! I hope they get a raise soon, they deserve it!“

“This is a classic experience for what is advertised. There's beer, there's a lot of open space, there's a good amount of wooden picnic tables which are sometimes awkward to get your legs into, there's screens to watch games on, there's flags draping from the rafters, and there's servers floating around fulfilling orders. It is a pretty large space and would support a big group of people if you have a lot of friends. They do take reservations, and the staff were friendly.“

“Friendly neighborhood bar feel, but with a modern flair. Cozy, but not too small to move through comfortably. HAPPY HOUR still exists here! I'd definitely go back. Had the tuna melt, was a nice portion, perfect french fries and very fresh.“

“This small out-of-the-way Georgetown bar has literally the best barbecue in Seattle. We've actually got a pretty up-and-coming barbecue scene, and Raney's is leading the way. Their brisket sandwich is bar-none the best I've had, and their Thursday/Friday ribs special is excellent as well.If you find yourself here, or happen to live along the 24/33/124 bus route, definitely give them a try.“

“What a lovely surprise!! We got off the LRT and decided to take a longer route back to our hotel on 2nd Av., The Courtyard Downtown/Pioneer Square. When we turned back onto 2nd Ave, we walked past Collins Pub and took a look at their menu and decided to stop in. So glad we did!!!!!Rebeca was very welcoming AND, checking out the list of draft beers, I discovered Russian River’s Pliny the Elder which we had when we travelled around the USA in 2014-15. We ordered clam and corn chowder -delicious!!! - and with Rebecca’s help, my husband ordered the burger and I had the house salad. We were very pleased with both dishes. The house salad was huge and the burger was the best he’s had in a very long time!! Wish we had found this spot earlier in our stay instead of on the last day!!!! A great neighbourhood pub with a wonderful chef and a delightful and engaging manager. Cheers!!“

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“Great family-friendly location. Great atmosphere and amazing amazing food.What a tribute to firefighters everywhere!Will definitely be back next time in Seattle.Kid-friendliness: Great with the kids and a great environment for them to have lunch in.“

“The staff are very kind! The garlic tots are also very nice! The happy hour also seems to be very good! There was a man with glasses that sat us and took our orders— if I get his name next time I’ll input it into my review, but he was wonderful.“

“This is my go-to spot in Renton for good food and cocktails. The panang poutine/ panang salmon, bulgogi tots, brussel sprouts, and salmon sandwich are all super good! I'm working my way through the menu. The chopped cheese is decent, but the bulgogi cheesesteak is better and after having a bite of hubby's is the next thing I'm going to order because that bite was not enough for how good it is. The udon cheesy noodles are very rich and indulgent. I'll be back again for sure.Parking: It's in a weird spot so parking is interesting and can be difficult at peak times. The parking area is shared with a gas station and a few other restaurants.“

“If you didn’t know it was there already you might have just missed it. Great spot, we had a really nice time! The staff was clearly working as a team and taking care of each other as well as us, everyone was having such a great time, there was an AM birthday party, sports, laughs - good food and fast too! We will be back!“

“This place has excellent service and amazing food! We came on a Sunday night and got the blackened salmon Caesar salad, the BLTA and the Bourbon burger. The salad was my favorite, but the burger was also fantastic! They have free pool on Sundays, so we stayed for a few rounds. The service here was above and beyond, we were really happy with everything and will definitely be back again soon.“

“Went in for drinks, stayed for the shuffleboard. They have board games as well.Nice low-key neighborhood spot. Which I prefer to the atmosphere at the brewhouse next door.The parking lot can get kind of nuts, but you most likely live in the area, so walk or take the 7, the stops are close by. Everyone is better off not driving to a bar.I hope to be back soon, I had a good time.Kid-friendliness: Bar, no kids“

“We read reviews before booking at this hotel, Crown Plaza Airport. We wanted to make sure the restaurant was good. It did not disappoint! It stayed open until 11pm, staff was nice, the place was clean. They had a full bar and the food was so good! The clam chowder had smoke salmon on top and was the best we’ve ever had. We also had fish and chips with mixed halibut and salmon. For breakfast, he loved the smoke salmon hash! Will definitely stay again before our cruise from Seattle!“

“I found this place to be quite fun. The bartenders serve good drinks , by that I mean you get what you pay for. It is a freepore bar not machine fed. There was a lot of bikers that were hanging out there and they were friendly. It is an old bar but a clean one also. worth the trip to go eat and mingle with people.“

“Walked past one Sunday and saw that they were polishing their wooden floors.(they were immaculate) I head back on a day when they were open and they were playing TV Girl, Alvvays, Tame Impala?!Food was great, beer was excellent and some great tunes were playing.Making my way back right now.“

“It was hard selecting something on the menu, there was so many appetizing things! What we did get, nachos chicken sliders and bacon wrapped cream cheese balls were REALLY good with nice sized portions. The drinks are generous as well! Happy customer, will be back. Highly recommend!“

“Got Damm it Corey u the man I had a ball last night them drinks was a1 great experience customer service on point I came all the way from Richmond va I’m coming back even the owner was cool great vibes n that lady was cooking had my fries and burger just right Lordy I had a ball hola ma see yall 5 star thank “

“Very chic and cozy house restaurant on the water. The wait staff were very nice and the service was has well. I enjoyed the comfy atmosphere and views of the water. The food was very good but a slight on the smaller portion size. Not a real big menu but that was ok. All in all, not a bad visit if you wish to feel like the upper crust and not spend a ton.“

“had Father's day brunch. The food was great! Service not so great. we sat outside and our waitress forgot us. Everything we asked for such as a spoon, salt,pepper, to go box, was asked for more than once. And finially brought by another employee. we asked for more hotwater took a diffetent employee 2 trips to bring it. must have been an off day.“

“Our waitress, I believe her name was Stacy, blonde woman who went to Shorecrest high school, was the best! The grilled chili shrimp with the pineapple slaw was very good..and the sweet and spicy brussel sprouts were the best brussel sprouts I ever had. Great food,wait staff, and atmosphere.“

“This is possibly the best restaurant that I have been to in Seattle Eastside. If you are doing a corporate party, think no further. This place is excellent. Food is great. Ambience is perfect. and Games are awesome. You can build some great team party memories here. Foozball, Pinball, Darts, Pool table - Everything was great! Loved this place. We're going to have every single party at this place now. The only issue was they don't have many vegetarian options. 5 stars from me. It was perfect.Vegetarian options: They have limited vegetarian options - caesar salad, jalapeno poppers and grilled cheese sandwich.“

“When I was homeless and working at TLC I would go there and cash my checks. Getting a bacon cheese burger and fries. That was 2016 service and food is phenomenal. 8 years later I took a lunch break from my job working with the homeless now. The burger and fries are still one of the best burgers I have eaten down town seattle. Play a game of Pool and watch the game! Have a drink and relax!BBV“

“Low-key one of the most lit bars for the middle age crowd in Burien. We were definitely the youngest ones there and we’re in our 30s but the energy was good so Who cares? We came super early and there wasn’t a ton of people there, but there is stuff to do like pool and pull tabs. There are lots of places to sit and it’s a pretty large bar. We noticed that the very large stage was being set up for a band so we came back late night and the place was hopping. Definitely couples dancing, great music and a really lovely crowd of people. There was one creeper there getting in our faces, but the bar folks had our back and said he was just the typical ridiculous regular. We noticed that they serve food too, but we didn’t eat there so can’t vouch for that. The servers were maybe a little cold to begin with but warmed up when they noticed, we weren’t a bunch of hipsters trying to move in on their space just some curious Burienites, wondering what was going on behind the doors of Elmer’s.“

“Taj Mahal, Colliseum, Great wall of China...The Seed. This hidden gem of an establishment is destined to be etched in the history books as one of the finest places to indulge in the gods' nectar, relish exquisite cuisine, and revel in entertainment that makes Coyote Ugly look... well...ugly. You can either choose to be part of history or not.Vegetarian options: Bud, coors, RAINIER, MILLER AND MUXH MOREDietary restrictions: Good gluten free optionsParking: Keep an eye out for 5-0Kid-friendliness: NaWheelchair accessibility: You will make it in but you might not make it out.“

“I had the pleasure of going here last night with my neighbors. We hadn’t found our local watering hole since moving here about a year ago. Well, last night we fixed that problem!The Reservoir is probably the coolest neighborhood bar around. When you walk in, you walk into a huge room with pool tables, a tall wood bar, good music, and friendly staff.We got our drinks and headed out back to the patio area. There was a grassy area, a shed with a very large tv in it, a covered smoking area and picnic tables under a separate covered area.We met the owner who was such a nice lady. We learned that they’d just reopened after a series of setbacks that took 5 months to fix! She was very proud of being able to take care of her employees during that time and I really admired that about her. You could really tell how deeply she loves her bar that’s been in her family since 1991.Haven’t gone into the Reservoir? CHANGE THAT AND GO!!! You’re gonna have a blast.“

“For a dive bar on Auroara, we were shocked! This place has the best fish and chip we have ordered in Seattle. We came from out of town, and this place's food is just unbelievable! The chips were fantastic. I, literally, did not want to stop eating them. I, seriously, recommend this place!!!!!!! And the bartender was amazing!!!!“

“I've lived on the Eastside of Seattle for more than 20 years, walked past this place countless times and never stopped in until this week. My husband, son and I were looking for an unpretentious place to eat a late lunch at reasonable prices. Lots of online reviewers commented that this is a total dive bar but has great food and friendly service. They were correct. We really enjoyed our club sandwich, patty melt and tuna melt (each served with fries). Definitely better food than at many of the fancy restaurants in downtown Redmond or Kirkland. Our servers were attentive and congenial. As for the ambiance, oh yeah, it's a total dive. We expected the place to be dead on a Monday afternoon but there was a crowd of senior citizens who, in the words of Judas Priest ("Livin' After Midnight") appeared to be "loaded, loaded!" long before sunset, let alone midnight. That was actually kind of funny. Anyway, we won't be visiting for the nightly karaoke action but yes, we'll probably return for a tasty, old-school lunch or breakfast.“

“This restaurant is located in the quiet lower level of Nordstrom downtown. Of course, there is no view to be seen but very few distractions either. Our group of 3 was able to converse without combatting ambient noise. Seating consists of booths along the walls and tables in the center with cloth napkins and silverware. The staff is attentive and courteous, the service is quick in case you're short on time. The menu has sufficient options and the food presentation adds a touch of elegance to your dining experience.“

“Stopped by for a quick drink at the bar before the game and got some stellar service from the two gentleman behind the bar. Ordered two double vodka redbulls which came to around $46. They have plenty of tvs that no matter where you sit you got something to look at. Will have to come back to try the food.“

“Oh how I love you Nordys. We stop into the restaurant every time we are in the store and it’s always fantastic. Service. Atmosphere. Menu. All great! But the star of the show is the cocktails and food. Billionaire to drink (always) and whatever special soup and Entree they have. It’s a formula for success. Today I had the Salmon Oscar. So very good (as always). Love Eugene and Alicia at the bar!“

“Cool place! Went early in thr afternoon before it got crowded. Drinks were made quickly. Pretty good, with fun options. Fries were delicious and shared easily in a group setting. Definitely need to go back and take another chance at the night life plus the brunch.“

“Stumbled into this spot on accident trying to avoid Seattle rush hour traffic. The tasting room has video games, pinball, skee-ball and of course... beer and cider. The outdoor seating area was vast and serene, however a bit cold for today's adventures so we sat inside where you could see the vats of cider in the background. Great little place and popular at end of shift!“