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Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub

4 star rating
based on 67 reviews

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, American (Traditional)  [Edit]

Neighborhood: West Seattle
4720 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 932-8695
Price Range:
$$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
No
Good for:
Lunch, Dinner
Best Nights:
Mon, Tue, Wed
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Coat Check:
No

67 reviews for Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub

Review Highlights   

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"The beer is quite yummy too, my favorite being the No Doubt Stout." (in 6 reviews)
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"great atmosphere, food is excellent and beer ranks in the top in WA." (in 51 reviews)
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"Amazing fish and chips, very good burgers, and, of course, great beer." (in 9 reviews)
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Elite '09

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Jackie K.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
11/2/2009

when it starts getting dark before 6pm, I start getting dark with my beers.  And Elliot Bay has some delicious options to choose from.  Their space is cozy and inviting like a pub should be, and with friendly KNOWLEDGEABLE staff.  

Yep, they can answer a question about their beers, not just offer you a taste without knowing anything that went into the making of that sip of hoppy malty goodness.  Bonus for people like me, who like to know a little about what they're putting in their mouth.

*ahem*
that didn't come out quite right.

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Michelle D.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
10/7/2009

I've been here many times since moving to West Seattle a couple of years ago. Today a friend was meeting me and wanted a place where "I can get a burger and some wings, but where there are veggie options for you."  That sums this place up. I had a salad and he did  wings and a Reuben.  This is just a great place for a varied menu, great beers, relaxed atmosphere and nice HH specials. I'm not a real beer fan, but I like it that this place brews their own organic beers and that while a beer drinking pal has one of those, I can have a "blended beer" option if I want with cider and lambic (TASTY).

The food is pretty good for pub food. It's priced better than Rock Bottom and the variety and quality are a little bit better. The nachos are great - to share - because they're BIG. I usually get a cobb salad or goat cheese salad. There's a full line of burgers, salads, entrees, etc. They are also good about substitutions to make things veggie. Oh, and if you like hummus try theirs.

Bottom line: this place is consistent and worthy of a stop for casual dinner and/or drinks if you're in the Junction.

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Elite '09

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Gabriel A.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
7/13/2009

I like the Elliott Bay Brewery. They're like a smarter, better tasting response to T.G.I.Fridays or something. They have burgers and beer and a bunch of other stuff like calamari.

I've had the Plain Jane Burger and I've had some seafood there that is probably calamari. But I don't remember. I remember it being good, though. I remember my girlfriend really liking what she had that time.

But yesterday I had a burger. I'll say this about the burger-- they gave it to me pretty rare, without asking me how I like it or whatever. I thought this was gutsy. Risky. I like rare burgers but I don't usually order them because I get sick sometimes. But It looked too good and I didn't want to call a waiter over to have the thing cooked some more.
Damn it feels good to eat a good burger, and this was it. I loved it. And I didn't get sick.
Also, B-Town Brown is some pretty great beer. Also, these are some good fries, too. Also, our waiter was nice.

that is all

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Terry P.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
11/1/2009

Great little gem in West Seattle! They have an awesome happy hour, and my favorite summer-time beer (served year-round): Luna-weizen. It's like the offspring of a hefeweizen and a crisp pilsner, really tasty; light and refreshing.

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Cameron M.

King, WA

3 star rating
10/28/2009

I have been going here for many years. Great place to get all around food. Staff is always really good. Sometimes the wait can be a little long. But not too bad. And they have really good beer they make there.

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Zannie S.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
8/25/2009

Meh...whatever.

Have been a few times with friends after work and always enjoy the beer and munchies especially the hummus.     It can be hard to find a table though.

Having worked across the street for years and years I gave up eating here for lunch LONG ago.   I have NEVER, EVER had a salad at this establishment that didn't taste like "refrigerator."

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Lindsay W.

Renton, WA

4 star rating
7/11/2009

We stopped here for a few brews and dinner before heading to a concert - it was great!

The beer is excellent and decently priced for Seattle - they also have an impressive happy hour.  I really like that not only do they have their beer on tap, but also a few other microbrews and ciders, so there's something for everyone.  

All four of us were impressed with our food - each of us got some sort of sandwich with fries (about $10/ea).  As a vegetarian, I asked for them to substitute one of their grilled portobellos for the chicken that came in my sandwich, and they happily complied, without any problems OR extra charges.

The service was not amazing, but still good, and the atmosphere is just what we like: casual and non-pretentious.

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Jason B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
6/24/2009

Where to begin? Excellent waitstaff, excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent beer!

Over the past 8 years I've been to EBB with a group, by myself, with my kids, above the influence, under the influence, on one leg, on both legs, on all fours, and with my wife on our Tuesday date night, and *every single visit* has been fantastic. It's like we can't go wrong here!

My personal favorite is the EBB happy hour, and not just because the pints are offered at a discount! There are several delicious food items on the happy hour menu and my two most treasured treats are the mini pulled pork sammiches and the steamed mussels.

The mini pulled pork sammiches are to die for if you're in the mood for something porky. There is enough porky goodness in these sammiches to satisfy even the largest humanoid (i.e. me), and they also have some fried onions to give it the finishing "mmmmhmmm". This comes with fries by default but I love their cole slaw so much I always substitute - tasty!

Moving on to steamed mussels. The mussels are steamed in EBB beer and butter with some green onions and other stuff that is delicious. You get a pretty big bowl for $5.00, and by default it comes with fries but again I love their cole slaw so much I always substitute - yum!

I can't believe I haven't talked about the beer yet, can you? I thought so. I have a hard time focusing sometimes. Okay, all the time.

The beer. Un-flunking-believable. Consistent persistency in their regular offerings while being creatively adventurous with their seasonal / rotating brews means you're going to get what you want when you want it and you know you want it right now.

Personal favorite: Dry-Hopped IPA.

However, Demolition Ale was on tap this past Monday night and I have several pints of this delectable brew and felt a deep spiritual connection with Jesus by the time we left.

Hot Tip: Sit in the last booth on the right (looking east, towards the stairs, ground level) if you want to know what it feels like to be inside a giant guitar. The acoustics in this booth are amazing and you can feel your voice like a baby inside a mother's womb. I call it the womb booth now.

Mazeltov!

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Bill G.

Simi Valley, CA

4 star rating
9/23/2009

I went to the one in Burien (didn't come up on a search). Good atmosphere and the prices were very good since we went during happy hour.  Excellent selection of beers, I did the sampler and the stout was my favorite.  The food was a notch above a BJ's or Rock Bottom.

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Chris G.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/31/2009

Elliott Bay is absolutely amazing.  Not only is their beer very high quality (I love the Lunaweizen, but they make a great stout, IPA, and even their Pilot Light is acceptable) but the food is the best brewery/pub/bar-type food money can buy in this area.  The waiters and waitresses have always been very good to us as well--never had lousy service, even on the busiest of Friday nights.

I've loved the blue-cheese-and-bacon burger, but am currently enamored with the reuben (had it about a dozen times in a row).  I've also been impressed with their buffalo burger.

If you get something that comes with fries, order a bit of their chipotle aioli sauce as a dip---you won't be let-down.

I take all my out-of-town friends here for good food, good beer, and good times.

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tara f.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/21/2009

I liked this restaurant. Food wasn't amazing, but it was decent. Beer was good, waitress was nice!

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A C.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
6/13/2009

My biggest hang-up with this place is the seating service.  4 30-something people show up on a Friday evening after a long work week, just wanting to kick back with beers, burgers and unwind.  Why WHY why in the world would you set these people upstairs with the screaming kids?  We passed by more than 2 open tables on the main floor...clearly had no children with us.  Ruined our experience more than a couple times.  Unfortunately West Seattle has very limited brew-pub options...  and their beer (LOVE the Pumpkin Ale) is pretty fantastic.  Menu is pretty good - big fan of the Goat Cheese Salad, Meatloaf Sandwich, Spinach/Artichoke Dip, and Peach Slump!  
Go - but go after 8pm - be warned!

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Ken K.

Moscow, ID

5 star rating
4/1/2009

My favorite Seattle brewpub so far.

Walking in, the place has a homey feel that so often eludes brewpubs that try too hard. Real wood booths and tables that are aged for character, a humble bar with regulars enjoying a pint of their favorites, and an upstairs with a view of a plasma tv. I loved the ambiance of this place.

Not an extensive menu, but all the classics done well. Since it's on the bay, I started with crab cakes. They were good, lots of crab and they stuck together well, but I'm not sure they were worth $9 for two.

The fish and chips were expertly done. The fish was moist, fresh and flavorful. The breading was made from their IPA and extremely light and crispy. Almost more of a tempura than a batter.

And a praline fudge brownie with stout ice cream is one of the best desserts I've ever had. The slight bitterness of the stout ice cream was necessary for the unbelievably rich brownie. I have a gigantic sweet tooth, and this brownie was almost too much for me. But I loved every second of it.

They offered six beers in their sampler, each of which was good, but the No Doubt Stout was exceptional. The deep roasted tones just screamed the name coal. It's exactly what I look for in a porter. Medium body, deep flavor... exceptional.

Here's my only gripe. They offered a couple of other seasonal beers not on the sampler, as well as a cask conditioned stout, but I wasn't told this! A sampler should include every option available! That's more of a service gripe than a beer gripe, but I wonder what brewed goodness I missed out on.

The service was great except she could have warned me the sampler didn't include all their samples. But the glass never went dry and we were always taken care of despite a busy night.

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Kristie L.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/17/2009

Anyone who isn't crazy about their menu should try the salmon sandwich or buffalo burger. I can't vouch for the rest of the menu, but both of those are really tasty!

Delicious salmon sandwiches or buffalo burger + cold IPAs= Kristie's perfect happy hour spot. Totally worth the drive from Ballard!

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Elite '09

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Ian S.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
3/10/2009

A neighborhood bar with a cramped bar in the front and tables in the back.

These guys make good beer, but they have a non-thrilling menu and the cramped bar feels confined and continuously like you're shouldering past someone.

The rule of thumb (when not being used to dispense beatings) should be that you build a bar based on the huge ogre-like beer drinker standard.  You can always have spacious areas for the small waify vegans in this town, but the hulking beasts like to have some elbow room.

I wasn't finding it here.

Work on the menu, guys!

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Elite '09

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Matt R.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
3/30/2009

Some very tasty beers..... And a nice and broad selection of brews (stouts, Belgiums, lagers, wheat beers- you name it).

Also tried some of the happy hour food (Edamame, Pork Sliders)- and it was excellent too- and only five bucks!

The service though- was more than a little surly .Waitress chick seemed pissed to be working on a Sunday afternoon. I had an empty beer glass a couple of times- and had to wave her down to get a fresh beer.
It was near the end of her shift I guess- had some dude step in about 20 minutes before we paid the bill.

I guess we were her last table and she didn't give a damn anymore.

We were supposed to get Happy Hour prices on our beers (a buck off each one) and realized after we'd paid and left that they charged us full price. Check your bill before you pay it because some of their surly servers aren't gonna do you any favors.

And this is weird..... When you exit the men's- or women's room- the restaurant refrigerator is right there. The door was open and upon exiting the pisser- you're greeted with a view of a few hundred partially cooked chicken wings scattered on a large tray right by the door. Not sure I wanna see a shitload of partially cooked chicken wings when I get done taking a whizz.

Not sure I want to see any food within a few feet of the restroom door in fact.

But the beers are good....
I think I'll try the other location next time.

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Hanley B.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
7/24/2009

Amazing fish and chips, very good burgers, and, of course, great beer.  The Alembic Pale, IPA and Dry Hopped IPA are all very good.  The Pilot Lite is also a very good lite beer.  I would reccomend this place for everything from just a place for a beer to a good dinner with parents or relatives.  It's got a nice atmosphere, knowledgable wait staff and very good, fresh food.  I go here every time I am home.  If I lived in Seattle still, I'd go much more frequently.  This place can get busy on weekend nights, but it's well worth the wait.

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Elite '09

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Katie S.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
12/6/2008

Great beers, excellent food and some fabulous service...

This place stands out for me as one of the few brew pubs in Seattle that has the food/ beer thing nailed. A lot of breweries have the beer down (duh), and restaurants, well, they should know what they're doing... but I've always felt like it wouldn't be too tough for a brewery to serve great food. Thankfully, Elliott Bay Brewery gets it.

I almost always get their Chicken Fajita salad, with big chunks of blackened Southwestern grilled chicken, tomatoes, grilled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy totilla chips, in a tangy spicy dressing. It's very good.

Their sandwiches are also very good, as are their fish n' chips and their portobello burger. Pair one of those up with a pint or two of their Luna Weizen or one of their IPAs and you've got a great meal...

There's often a wait on any given night and not much room to sit, but they'll work to get you in as soon as possible. Just expect a small wait if you're there after 7pm.

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Elite '09

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Cyndi C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
12/3/2008

No Doubt Stout is the star of the show but we were pleasantly surprised at our bill total after enjoying our dinner and beers. Seemed Much Less than most places I'd say for the quality.

Pros:
-No Doubt Stout! Great local beer.
-They bake their own buns after they make beer, reuse, recycle!
-Tasty and healthy-sized food priced right! Big enough for leftovers.
-Location on California Street so you can walk and window shop.

Cons:
-The booths are nice and tall which I like, just every time we sit in them, someone *kids and adults do this.. is kicking and moving so much which shakes your whole seat while your eating.
-Just a warning, it seems like a family dinner place too. Sit in the bar to avoid them.

Check this place out for good pub grub.

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Evan B.

Redmond, WA

4 star rating
1/25/2009

This is one of the most creative breweries in Seattle.  It's nice to throw a little variety in the mix now and again.  

The first time I came here, they had a special brewed IPA on tap with 7 dry hop additions.  It was by far the hoppiest beer I've ever had in my life, but still somehow managed to be drinkable.  Making a well balanced, drinkable, hoppy IPA is not an easy to accomplish feat.  Another time they had a bourbon barrell aged porter.  It tasted less like porter, and more like drinking straight Jack Daniels... couldn't say I would put down a few pints of it, but it was interesting, and quite good for what it was. Props to them for the Von Boorian series as well.  It's very interesting to see American style beers with Belgian yeast.  The winner though, is the No Doubt Stout.

These guys have nailed the food thing.  It's not so much pub grub, but more classier, restaurant-ier stuff.  Though I usually stick with the burgers... yummmmmm

The more I think about it, the more I wouldn't mind residing in West Seattle with all the deliciousness I'm finding around there!

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Elite '09

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Elena M.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
1/9/2009

We've been here several times and have always been happy with the food, service and overall atmosphere.

Stopped in a few nights ago as I was looking for a sandwich and fries fix.

It was crowded, but there were a few empty tables and we were able to be seated immediately.  The hostess happily accommodated our request to not be at a table on the main floor in the line of traffic.  Instead, she moved us upstairs to an awesome booth from which we could look over the action beneath us.  Très cool.

We had our drink orders taken almost immediately by our friendly and efficient server.  We were both happy, as usual, with our food. I had chicken sandwich that was topped with yummy guacamole and some cooked-just-right bacon.  The hubster had a salmon sandwich he also reported to be quite yum.  Neither of us are beer drinkers, but they have a good, decently-priced wine, which makes me happy, and hard cider on tap, which kept my husband from going thirsty.

I love that there is a mixture of families with young kids, groups of friends, and just about every other table combo you can think of, happily sharing floor space.  A family with small kids came in just as we were getting ready to leave and I noticed they immediately brought some oyster crackers to keep the kiddiewinks happy and occupied.   Again, very cool.

When you take such a friendly, comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and combine it with tasty food and drink at reasonable prices, it is hard to go wrong.

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Elite '09

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Jodi V.

Portland, OR

2 star rating
6/3/2009

We went here because our original brunch plan fell through and we were starving.  It did satisfy my hunger, but I probably wouldn't go back again.  The food was just OK.  The wings were decent, but not "buffalo" style.  The bleu cheese was watery.  The nachos were pretty good.  I had a cheesesteak.  It was OK, but the fries weren't that good.

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Elite '09

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Marian M.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
10/27/2008

If the rest of West Seattle is as down to earth in attitude and solidly delicious in menu as this place, I'd be tempted to move here.

First of all, I came here dressed as a zombie with my zombie friends, and they didn't mind at all.  We even partially tipped the waiter with zombie flesh and he was cool enough to laugh about it.

I had the quinoa salad, which was heavenly.  My dining buddies raved that the veggie burgers tasted like they made them in house-- no Garden Burgers or Boca Burgers here.  They accommodated my vegan friend nicely.  The meat sandwiches were huge and juicy and I'm pretty sure everyone's plates were cleared.

It kind of makes me sad that I don't live in West Seattle, since it makes it less likely that I'll return.  Boo hoo.

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Adam C.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
6/3/2008 1 photo

Love it, love it, love it. Their beer is great, make sure to try out their blended beers as well. Although I tend to avoid their IPA because it's way hoppy, but that is probably just my opinion, I dig the rest of their brew however. Great people working there provide friendly and efficient service, they are quick on the tables without being obnoxious and bothering you every five-minutes, which annoys the living hell out of me.

Never had a bad meal here, they have the best ruben sandwich I've ever had as well. Tried em at other places, none come close to the Elliott Bay ruben. Their menu has a great variety for all kinds of appetites between their soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and occasional pasta.

The weekends can be quite busy, as well as 6-7 pm on a given night. Try to get a booth on the main floor (the upstairs area is okay all over though) as if you're at a table down there the wood floors tend to move around a bit from everyone walking around and it feels like you're sitting through a small earthquake throughout the meal; especially if it's during a busy part of the day.

Typical friday night for me, dinner and a pitcher (or three) with some friends at the Elliott Bay then head south down California Ave to the Beveridge Place Pub; you'll also find a few of the staff from Elliott Bay there once they get off their shift. All and all, a great place in West Seattle for an awesome (insert any menu item here) and beer.

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Elite '09

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Ian M.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
2/28/2007

I really like Elliott Bay Brewery.  It's my "local" brewpub, and since there is hardly a glut of brewpubs in West Seattle, if I'm in a brewpub mood, this is likely my destination.

The bulk of their menu is fairly static, but not uninteresting.  They do feature specials that--although I've not tried--sound like they're a step up on the "gourmet" ladder than traditional pub fare.  Personally, I seem to be partial to the fish and chips, which are done well, and which I seem to order as a default choice just because I don't go _that_ often that when I do go, I'm tempted to get them.  And usually do.  I had the tuna sandwich last time I was there, with a side salad, and this was tasty, and a welcome departure from the indulgence of an entirely deep fried meal.

The beer is very good, and I like how they have a permanent spot for Washington-brewed guest beers within their selection.  I am partial to the No Doubt Stout, their IPA, and the dry hopped IPA.  I have a growler of their porter in my fridge right now, but only because I chose to go on a day when the stout was not available. :-(

The staff has always been at the very least polite, and in many cases, friendly and engaging.  The first time I went, I met Khava, an outgoing bartender, who remembered me 10 months later even though I hadn't seen her at all in the interim.  Whenever I've gone by myself, it seems as though there's definitely a group of regulars that know each other, but I've run into a couple friendly strangers at the bar.

The mug waiting list for this place is over 300 people long and it must take years to reach top.  Don't even bother unless you're planning on staying in West Seattle for a while, or making it a point to go there.

I like that the powers that be are committed to using organic malt and are environmentally conscious:  they purchase about 60% of their energy from wind power via the Puget Sound Green Energy initiative; have replaced their light fixtures with efficient compact fluorescent fixtures; recycle their food waste; and make deliveries with a biodiesel delivery truck.

If I could improve one thing, though, I'd make the place cozier.  The bar is a little too small and difficult to get very comfortable at, and the two story ceiling feels warehouse-like, rather than neighborhood pub-like.  For comparison's sake, so you know the context from which I make such a judgment, I think a place like Hale's has a wonderful, comfy, pub atmosphere.  And I also wish they accepted American Express, dammit, but you'll find me at Elliott Bay regularly, nonetheless.

For our further south brethren, there'll be a Burien location reportedly opening very soon (their site claims "late February," but since--it being February 28 and all--there's no announcement about the Burien opening, I suspect it's been pushed back a bit).

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Prema J.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/4/2007

Good points are:
Chill and Casual
Dark Wood Paneling for a Pub feel
Rows and rows of booths for conversation intimacy
Environment focused with sustainable practices (Major Karma points)
Fresh and yummy food that complements beer

Strange:
Crunchy weird wheat berries in my salad
Rows of tables aren't nearly as nice as booths
Loud when crowded

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Nage R.

WA

5 star rating
1/30/2007

This West Seattle hangout is a fan favorite.  When we lived in West Seattle we'd eat there at least once a week.  Very good pub food and tremendous service levels.  The place can get packed, but the waitstaff has always been very courteous.  The food is consistently good and arrives promptly.  The beer is quite yummy too, my favorite being the No Doubt Stout.

Sometimes parking can be a bit of a chore on California Avenue, but it's worth it.  Parties bigger than four can be tough to accommodate, but that's a common theme almost anywhere you go that doesn't serve buffet sized portions.  Vegetarians options are limited, but do work well for my wife... the resident vegetarian.

(Note: we're friends of friends with the owners.  I highly doubt they would recognize me if I bumped into them on the street.)

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Alison R.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
5/29/2008

I went here during the lunch hour and had to return to work, so alas I had no beer.  

The food was pretty decent.  I had a burger with sauteed mushrooms - nothing fancy at all, nor was I expecting fancy.  Overall, it was decent.  I've had some much better burgers for the $9.   The fries were pretty tasty.  My co-diners fish & chips looked pretty good.  I think I would have been more impressed had I chosen something different off the menu.  

The service was great and very attentive.  The waitress realized it was a somewhat working lunch....pretty much we were discussing work and stuff and made an effort not to bother us too much while still making sure we were taken care of.

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Melissa V.

Redwood City, CA

4 star rating
9/14/2006

In my top 5 of Seattle brewpubs, and I am a total beer snob.
It also helps that they are located so centrally in the Junction, so they make a good stop before/after a steak at JaK's, record-shopping at Easy Street, or ice cream at the Husky Deli.
The bar staff are awesome, friendly and laidback. Of their house beers, I like the IPA and the Pale, but they also usually have some tasty local guest brews on. The food's a little on the spendy side, but usually yummy. If you're lucky, they might have the curry soup on that day. It is OUT of this world.

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dustin g.

Graham, WA

4 star rating
4/25/2007

Place wasn't bad. The lady who sat us did not seem to have a sense of humor or very interested in seeing us standing at the door for that matter. Oh well. The rest of the staff seemed to be pleasant and happy to get refills. I got an order of nachos and wow, very good. Also happened to have veggie chili that night so I was actually able to enjoy a plate of nachos for once!
Not much to say about the place. Didn't get anything to drink but orange soda and water, it was good. Everyone else seemed happy. Would probably stop by again for the nachos alone!

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Dean R.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
7/30/2007

Elliott Bay brew sucks.

Before any of you start up, I have one of the ultimate beer geeks on my side, and he says their beer sucks as well. Now, my palette is not nearly as sophisticated as the beer geeks, but the -weizen they serve has the worst aftertaste going, as I had to practically chork the glass down, and I still didn't finish it.

My buddy got the 6 beer sampler pack, and sat down to meticulously score these beers on a "taste, color, appearance, thickness, overall" scoring  system, and he ranked them all as some of the lowest he has ever scored,  while he simultaneously posted these scores in real-time on the beer geek website.

His expert opinion: these beers suck.

I didn't have any real-time monitoring service nor the backing of a thousand strong beer geek website availaible to me, but this amateur agreed: this beer sucks.

Why not drive the half-mile down the road to the Beveridge Place Pub and get some beer with a taste to it?

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Derek H.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/19/2008

Great service, great beer, great food.  Probably my favorite joint in Seattle right now.

They have a separate beer menu, which is good for beer heads like myself.  I kind of had to help decipher things for my wife, but that's no big deal because the waiter had lots to say also.  I haven't ever had a bad beer here, and I'm pretty damned picky.  Huge fan of the Demolition Ale, and I loved the Unintentionale while it lasted.

Burgers are really good here, as are the fish and chips and the reuben.  Good happy hour digs too, like a big ass plate of mussels and fries for like 5 bones.  Wife digs the veggie burgers and the happy hour quesadillas.  Come hungry, leave drunken and full.

The best damned server in Seattle is a guy named Robert, and he works here.  He's got a mustache that you can spot from a mile away, and he's always in a good mood.  He acts like a person, rather than giving you the standard robotic service that you get at a lot of restaurants around here.  Everyone else is great too, but we always seem to land in his section at the late night happy hour times (10P to close.)

The place is kind of busy on the weekends, but so is everywhere else along California, so I guess it's to be expected.  We usually end up there on the slow Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights.

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Tom B.

Brier, WA

4 star rating
2/4/2009

Flaky service, great beers, great pub grub. Interesting old building. Parking can be a pain, but you're right across the street from Husky Deli for dessert. If you're into beer, EB is definitely worth checking out, and the food's more than good enough to make it a stop for dinner or lunch.

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Cathy S.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
2/2/2009

I really like the food and beer selection at Elliott Bay, but just can't bring myself to give 4 stars to either location because of the menu.  I always struggle to find something that appeals to me and almost always end up just getting the chicken gyro, which is very good don't get me wrong.  Anyway, what I do love about Elliott Bay is the blended beers and my friends love the selection of IPAs.  The service is always good so you definitely can't go wrong with stopping in for dinner.  This location is much different than the location by the airport as it's narrow and has more of a small town brewpub feel.  We sat upstairs with our large group of 10 and it was a bit crowded.

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Caitlin W.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/8/2009

Yummy chicken strips and fries. Love! Not a big beer fan, but the wine selection there is pretty decent. The wait staff is... okay... except for handle bar mustache man, who I actually haven't seen there in a bit. Has he left? I certainly hope not.

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amanda b.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
5/12/2009

great atmosphere, food is excellent and beer ranks in the top in WA.  our favorite local bar

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Michelle B.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
6/1/2008

If you're going for dinner later in the evening, you might prepare for a bit of a wait. Although, I'm usually there for the beer. Their current seasonal, the Belgian wit, tastes like the beer version of a vanilla creme soda. I'm going to cry when they switch seasonals.

Their house beer isn't bad, either. In fact, this is one of the few breweries where I have a hard time choosing what goes in my pint glass, let alone my growler. Elliott Bay is on the tippy top of my top five breweries in the city (sorry Elysian).

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Rinn S.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
7/11/2007

I went to Elliott Bay before I lived in Seattle.  I don't want to say it's why I chose West Seattle, but it definitely helped.  Unfortunately, the only thing I remember eating was the pretzels, which were awesome.  The other food , which I'm sure was good, was overshadowed by the yummy yummy beer, of which I am a big ole snob.  Horray for good beer in West Seattle!  

The only complaint I have, and I don't care if it elicits hatemail, is that there are TOO MANY KIDS HERE.  Sorry, breeders, but I'm not a fan of kids in brew pubs.  Especially when they are screaming and throwing food.  For some reason it seems they congregate upstairs, so I'll be the mean and bitchy beer snob sitting downstairs, thanks.

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Michael E.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/14/2008

The stars are in the mixing.  Would be a three star joint but the waitress brought out a shot size of porter with a splash of port, and that is the creativity I'm looking for in a brewery.  Show me something different.  

Reminds me of a time at a brewery when the barkeep threw a shot of vanilla stoli in my beer, I still remember that beer, and for an after dinner drink, I'll remember that sample.

So, if you're gonna go, get the mix, just make sure you can take a whole pint of it.

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Carrie H.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
10/21/2007

Note to self:
When the hostess says, "There's no waiting if you don't mind where you sit," that's probably a sign that you may want to rethink.

"DANIEL!!"

"JENNIFER!!"

"FOR THE LOVE OF PETE'S SAKE, GET THIS FOOD OUT OF THE WINDOW!!"

Having the cooks scream for the waitstaff 2 feet from our table is not the best idea.

4 stars for the food, minus one for learning the names of all the waitstaff... not by choice.

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