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Trendy menu and bright lighting
The Virginia Inn is located just blocks from the waterfront. The inside of the bar is a long narrow room with poor acoustics. It has a good selection of beers and wine. The menu is a bit too trendy;...
The Virginia Inn is located just blocks from the waterfront. The inside of the bar is a long narrow room with poor acoustics. It has a good selection of beers and wine. The menu is a bit too trendy; there's not much traditional pub fare, and many dishes seem to be copies of California fads. The lighting in the tavern is a bit too bright; dimming it a bit would be more comfortable. Yuppies will likely feel right at home here, but ordinary middle-class fellows might feel a bit uncomfortable.
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Pleasant Little Tavern on Capitol Hill
The Stumbling Monk is a pleasant little tavern located on Olive Way about 2 blocks south of Broadway and roughly two blocks north of Summit. Being a tavern, it serves only beer and wine (no hard...
The Stumbling Monk is a pleasant little tavern located on Olive Way about 2 blocks south of Broadway and roughly two blocks north of Summit. Being a tavern, it serves only beer and wine (no hard liquor). There is no kitchen, so you'll need to eat before your visit. The establishment has about a dozen specialty beers on tap, mostly microbrews from foreign lands. The staff is very helpful with recommendations; just let them know how you like your beer (i.e. bitter or smooth). My friend and I were very pleased with the service. The tavern is small and on weekends gets quite crowded. The acoustics of the building are very poor, so you may have trouble carrying on a conversation without yelling. There is only one small single-user bathroom, for the guys and gals to share (somehow, this just adds to the charm of the place), with a small sink just outside. The lighting in the bar is just right (not too bright and not too dark) and adds to the pleasant ambiance. Despite the noise level and the bathroom accommodations, you will likely feel very comfortable in The Stumbling Monk. Every time my buddy and I visit we ask ourselves "Why don't we come here more often?" The fact that they don't serve food is the only real drawback, but they more than make up for it with the non-smoking atmosphere.
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Friendly Bar wtih Great Food at Good Prices
Linda's is a friendly bar on Pine street about 4 blocks south of Broadway. Walk into this bar and you'll probably feel as though you've just entered a hunter's cabin; the decor features Pacific...
Linda's is a friendly bar on Pine street about 4 blocks south of Broadway. Walk into this bar and you'll probably feel as though you've just entered a hunter's cabin; the decor features Pacific Northwest heritage, including at least one stuffed bobcat/panther. My friends and I have never even tried visiting on a Friday or Saturday as it is packed (and mostly with people who are cooler than us; it seems to be a hangout for the pierced/tattooed crowd). But I've been several times during the week when there is a little more breathing room. The prices are reasonable, the food is excellent, and the service is friendly. The onion rings are the best yet that I've had in Seattle; the burgers are thick and juicy.
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Good food and Great beer
On the top floor of Pacific Place mall, this brewery is conveniently located next to the AMC theaters. Gordon Biersch brews their own beer. In the winter months I highly recommend the Dunkles; it is...
On the top floor of Pacific Place mall, this brewery is conveniently located next to the AMC theaters. Gordon Biersch brews their own beer. In the winter months I highly recommend the Dunkles; it is dark but smooth, and not too heavy. My buddy and I have visited Gordon Biersch several times and we always have a good experience. The food is sufficient, some dishes excellent. The NY Strip is very good, though a tad pricey, and the burgers are great. The garlic fries are delicious, and they're not overly garlicky. In October they have an Oktoberfest menu featuring German food (if you order the jaegerschnitzel be sure to specify that you want spaetzle with it). They also have a delicious Oktoberfest brew.
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Excellent food at reasonable prices
The Olympia Pizza and Spaghetti House III is on the north end of Capitol Hill. The restaurant is situated in a long narrow building that extends back from the street, so there are very few window...
The Olympia Pizza and Spaghetti House III is on the north end of Capitol Hill. The restaurant is situated in a long narrow building that extends back from the street, so there are very few window tables. The type of pizza served here is deep dish, and it is very good. A thick flaky crust and traditional sauce are the basis for every pizza. They also have the obligatory Italian dishes (Lasagna, etc.) and serve beer and wine. The food here is reasonably priced, and is just as good as Bill's Off Broadway. The difference is that Bill's is more of a hangout joint and has a bar, while Olympia Pizza is a much quieter restaurant.
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The closest you'll get to New York pizza
I'm a native New Yorker who has lived in Seattle for 10+ years, and I can tell you that Hot Mama's is the closest to NY pizza that I've found so far. Not only is the crust billowy at the edges and...
I'm a native New Yorker who has lived in Seattle for 10+ years, and I can tell you that Hot Mama's is the closest to NY pizza that I've found so far. Not only is the crust billowy at the edges and thin in the center, but the pizza sauce is perfectly seasoned. Hot Mama's doesn't have a real dining room, just a small dining area with stools and counters that accommodates no more than eight people comfortable. Parking in the neighborhood is a real chore, so take-out might be a pain. Fortunately, they do deliver.
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Six Arms
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Pubs
300 E Pike St
Seattle, Washington
(206) 223-1698
Six Arms is a winner.
Six Arms is a winner.
My buddy and I discovered Six Arms pub about a year ago and it has become a favorite with us. The pub is located within walking distance of downtown and south Capitol Hill. The dark interior of the...
My buddy and I discovered Six Arms pub about a year ago and it has become a favorite with us. The pub is located within walking distance of downtown and south Capitol Hill. The dark interior of the pub features a balcony dining area with a sweeping view of the lower level. Chandeliers that hang from the ceiling are whimsically constructed from plumbing pipe, and a large statue of a six-armed goddess (something akin to Vishnu) hangs on the back wall. The bar serves typical pub fare (burgers, sandwiches) which is of good quality, but it won't knock your socks off. It offers a good selection of beers, mostly microbrews from McMenamins. Decent food, great beer, reasonable prices, and fantastic ambiance make Six Arms a great pub.
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Good food, great brews, awesome atmosphere
This comfortable pub is in a building just a few years old, but it has all the charm of an old alehouse. The high ceilings and the dark wood decor make for a very nice atmosphere. There's even a...
This comfortable pub is in a building just a few years old, but it has all the charm of an old alehouse. The high ceilings and the dark wood decor make for a very nice atmosphere. There's even a bartender who speaks with a genuine Irish accent. They have a nice selection of beers on tap; I highly recommend the Smithwicks (dark and smooth, not too bitter). The menu features typical Irish pub fare; good reliable comfort food, well prepared and reasonably priced. The Shepherd's Pie is very good, but the Golden Buck is definitely an acquired taste.
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One of the better Teriyaki joints
Jo Jo Teriyaki is located on Olive Way, just three blocks south of Broadway and about a block north of Denny. Although the meals here are about a buck more expensive that most other are Teriyaki...
Jo Jo Teriyaki is located on Olive Way, just three blocks south of Broadway and about a block north of Denny. Although the meals here are about a buck more expensive that most other are Teriyaki restaurants, the quality of the meats is a little higher, and they put the salad in a separate container for take-out. They also offer Tempura dishes and a Bento Box. There is a sufficient amount of seating in the dining room, which is pleasantly decorated in Japanese theme.
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