Great neighborhood upscale tavern. Plenty of TV's to watch the game, lots of beer on tap and full bar. The food is mostly good, especially the bottomless fries. If you have been to Red Robin, you know what to expect from the food. All of the servers are super nice but there are not enough of them during the busy times so they are doing the best they can to keep up. Despite the sometimes slightly slower service, it is still one of our go-to spots for a quick beer and bite to eat.
Nice watering hoke with lots of seating.Conveniently located in downtown Bellevue.More neighborhood bar vibes than "tavern"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vedran Brozović
Great place for happy hour gatherings with your colleagues or friends ?The chicken burger is surprisingly really good, I would come back just to get it again. Definitely give it a try if you're not sure what to get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeff zimmerman
Great menu. Fantastic service. Great location right in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Tibbitts
Service was good; 1 server/bartender for large space.Food and drinks were underwhelming at best.Expensive....2 people=$75 for 1 drink & 1 burger each
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Robert Frosco
Yummy yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sam's 50 Burger
stephanie Rodriguez
This place is awesome make sure Kelly is your server!!
Bill McCracken
Not a good place to go. Food was terrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brandon Snyder
Went in Saturday night guy working wouldn’t turn the sound on for the game even tho place was empty. Food was frozen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hareesh Gottipati
Sam’s Tavern used to be my favorite spot in Bothell. I loved the unique mix of a dive bar and a fancy cafe vibe, and their burgers were always top-notch. However, I must say that my recent experience left me quite disappointed. The service has taken a hit lately, which is unfortunate.On my last visit, our waitress abruptly closed our tab as she was finishing her shift, and we were assigned a new server. This wouldn’t be a problem if it didn’t lead to a split bill situation. It felt like she prioritized her tips over our overall dining experience, and it left a sour taste in our mouths.I hope Sam’s Tavern can address these service issues because I miss the great times I used to have here. The burgers and atmosphere are still fantastic, but a consistent and attentive service is equally important to keep customers coming back
First time. I tried finding it a few weeks ago. Liked the openess space wise. Bartender served me immediately with a smile and came to my table ASAP. Quick order drink and beer. Only had cup of chili with bread. Lots of large TVs for different games which I appreciate. Not sure the best place to park. Parked across the street via Space Parking app. Will ask and will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Debra Barer
$12 for 2 hours of parking! And no validation. I'll be going over to Bell square or Lincoln square where parking is free and/or validated. It's too bad since the food is good and service great. Just not worth parking, walking outside around the building and then having to pay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
April H.
Our friend enjoyed the food and just loved how dog friendly they are, so they went back with their pup again. We’ll join our friend and their pup again too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bobby H.
Great service and really good happy hour menu. We definitely recommend the sliders. Nachos were ok but not for the price.
Devin D.
We went here to watch the 49ers vs. Seahawks games, and this was a great place to watch as they have so many TVs! The service was excellent!! Only one person was working the bar and the tables, and he was terrific. He was always hustling to ensure we had everything we needed and served us fast, given that it was busy and he was the only one working. We got wings, Clucks (chicken tenders) and Fries. The food was whatever, but the service made up for it. It is not the cleanest place, but what can you expect from a bar?
Great neighborhood upscale tavern. Plenty of TV's to watch the game, lots of beer on tap and full bar. The food is mostly good, especially the bottomless fries. If you have been to Red Robin, you know what to expect from the food. All of the servers are super nice but there are not enough of them during the busy times so they are doing the best they can to keep up. Despite the sometimes slightly slower service, it is still one of our go-to spots for a quick beer and bite to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sliders, Teriyaki Chicken Burger, Fries, Sam's Cheese Burger
Nice watering hoke with lots of seating.Conveniently located in downtown Bellevue.More neighborhood bar vibes than "tavern"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for happy hour gatherings with your colleagues or friends ?The chicken burger is surprisingly really good, I would come back just to get it again. Definitely give it a try if you're not sure what to get.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great menu. Fantastic service. Great location right in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was good; 1 server/bartender for large space.Food and drinks were underwhelming at best.Expensive....2 people=$75 for 1 drink & 1 burger each
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Yummy yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sam's 50 Burger
This place is awesome make sure Kelly is your server!!
Not a good place to go. Food was terrible.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went in Saturday night guy working wouldn’t turn the sound on for the game even tho place was empty. Food was frozen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sam’s Tavern used to be my favorite spot in Bothell. I loved the unique mix of a dive bar and a fancy cafe vibe, and their burgers were always top-notch. However, I must say that my recent experience left me quite disappointed. The service has taken a hit lately, which is unfortunate.On my last visit, our waitress abruptly closed our tab as she was finishing her shift, and we were assigned a new server. This wouldn’t be a problem if it didn’t lead to a split bill situation. It felt like she prioritized her tips over our overall dining experience, and it left a sour taste in our mouths.I hope Sam’s Tavern can address these service issues because I miss the great times I used to have here. The burgers and atmosphere are still fantastic, but a consistent and attentive service is equally important to keep customers coming back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
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First time. I tried finding it a few weeks ago. Liked the openess space wise. Bartender served me immediately with a smile and came to my table ASAP. Quick order drink and beer. Only had cup of chili with bread. Lots of large TVs for different games which I appreciate. Not sure the best place to park. Parked across the street via Space Parking app. Will ask and will come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
$12 for 2 hours of parking! And no validation. I'll be going over to Bell square or Lincoln square where parking is free and/or validated. It's too bad since the food is good and service great. Just not worth parking, walking outside around the building and then having to pay.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our friend enjoyed the food and just loved how dog friendly they are, so they went back with their pup again. We’ll join our friend and their pup again too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great service and really good happy hour menu. We definitely recommend the sliders. Nachos were ok but not for the price.
We went here to watch the 49ers vs. Seahawks games, and this was a great place to watch as they have so many TVs! The service was excellent!! Only one person was working the bar and the tables, and he was terrific. He was always hustling to ensure we had everything we needed and served us fast, given that it was busy and he was the only one working. We got wings, Clucks (chicken tenders) and Fries. The food was whatever, but the service made up for it. It is not the cleanest place, but what can you expect from a bar?