Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

7801 62nd Ave NE, Seattle
(206) 525-0669

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shalina prasad

The service is horrible and food is mid. I ordered garlic fries to share with my kid as a snack at 11:32am right when they opened. Me and one other customer were the only ones present. It took 15 minutes for my fries to get to me because the cooks were too busy talking and snacking and the servers were no where to be found. Was almost going to grab it myself because I could see the fries waiting to be served on the food warmer line. This is my third time here. Only came because I forgot to pack lunch. Never. Ever. Again. Wish I could get my $7 back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Gennifer Bridget Ti'ana Maher

A little loud, but it is a bar. They're doing good work and have good beer.

Parking: If you need a wheelchair ramp from the parking lot, Park on the south side of the lot, it is closer to the ramp entrance.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patrick Theobald

Good food, great beer and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kenneth Bell

The beer is ok and the food is MIDS at best. The “loaded tots” were barely loaded, the chicken sandwhich was slimey and straight up bad if it weren’t for the mayo, bacon cheeseburger was bland with a side of grease.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Christopher Garzon

Just a bit baptizer

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

FMD Enero

Was recommended by a friend, who came here a few years back raving about it. The atmosphere was very unwelcoming and though the service was fast, it was not great. The girl manning the register was rude, cold and poured out my beer with more than 2 inches of head . I got the loaded tots, my friend got the portobello burger, and my other friend the fish tacos.
The tots were cold, greasy and bland, and just not great. Unsalted and it felt microwaved, cheese was dry, bacon was floppy, and the portion was small. Over all I’ve gotten better totchos from a local pub. This place is on the water, out of all the breweries that aren’t on the water the quality surpasses this boat house.
Fish tacos tasted bland. Minimal aioli, batter for the fish was unseasoned, the slaw had coloration and no dressing. Portion wasn’t bad but tasted flavorless and was missing flavor profile elements. I asked for extra aioli and salt and pepper which somehow did not make it better. Corn tortillas were not warm and falling apart. I love fish tacos but I don’t think I’ve ever had any this bad.
Portobello mushroom burger seemed like it was sitting out for awhile, it was small and came with no sides. The bun tasted cheap. Flavorless overall… Mind you I got the burger and a beer which in total was $20. Was excited to eat here but was extremely disappointed. I think the beer and views are the only things keeping this place busy. Total all 3 of us spent $60ish and was not worth nowhere near that in quality.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Shawna and Nathan

Ala arte restaurant, kids meal included. Over $6 plus tax for a couple chicken nuggets with no side. Food came out cold.
Views were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

PJ E

Quite literally the worst fish tacos i ever paid for. Salad was scarce on toppings.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Donovan Ennis

Line is absolutely atrocious. Shouldn’t take 35 minutes to order a beer but it did. Terrible operation system here. It would be a cake walk to make separate lines for people ordering food and people that want drinks but nooo they make everyone wait in an absolutely ridiculously long line. First and last time here. Completely unacceptable

Tom LaFond

The empty plates and drink ware are not cleared. In my opinion the person who brings out the food should load up their tray with empties.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Tatiana R

Ordered the chicken and biscuit and the chicken was still raw. I went back in to let them know and the lady tried to tell me that it was raw batter. I asked for a refund, it has been 10 days already and no refund.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Cameron Darr

Update: still love this place. The food is good, beer list rotates enough to keep you interested, beautiful view.

Just an awesome place to grab food and drinks. Friendly staff, amazing views.

Parking: The main area gets congested but there's always room.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Fried Chicken

Max Wolffe

Great location and atmosphere! Friendly staff! The food was not super impressive (soggy fries, hop-burnt beer, etc).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

John Cramer

Awesome place with great menu options and a variety of beers and ciders on tap. The view of the lake and mountains is refreshing, and many outdoor seating options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Brockway-Ring

Nice spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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