We've eaten at the Savage Moose twice now, and each time we have really enjoyed the experience because of the great service and mostly because of the food. This time I had the fish and chips (hand battered cod, and lightly battered french fries) and my sister had the bacon cheese burger with potato salad. On our previous visit we had the poutine (this could use some extra cheese curds, to be honest), and got a club sandwich and a philly dip sandwich to go (I have to say the food is MUCH better eaten in-house). One of the outstanding things about their menu is its real house-made foods, made to order, using fresh real ingredients. The Savage Moose isn't much to look at from the outside, and the seating isn't luxurious or fabulous, but the food is honestly really good. It's a really great little local place that we are very glad we took a chance on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine, Moose Burger, Turkey Club
J Wood
Great place to relax and enjoy cold brews and awesome nachos. Pool tables need a little love but totally playable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Adam Woodworth
The main flaw is the building. If you're into a dive/sports bar, come in here.Here are the challenges:It's noisy (mostly echo of conversations, darts, pool, skeeball, basketball, etc).It's reasonably clean, yet everything seems "grimey" at first... You get used to it.The floor and layout is awkward.It's an older place, but without the charm of it's age.Old buildings tend to get this way over time. Surfaces are coated in varnish, which wears from cleaning agents over time. Bits of trim come loose from the wall. Unreachable areas grow dingy with airborne.... everything. And it's generally dark.So basically, the worst thing I can say is that this place has genuine "dive-bar character". To the patrons that spend their time here, all of this falls into the plus column. The clientele is charming and robust, and so is the food. The folks behind the bar (there are at least two every day) are engaged and attentive without being slow. They will make rounds to the busy areas and remember you on your third visit. There's plenty of elbow room, and space for a quiet conversation, unless it's near the pool tables.They pour the typical wells, have at least one cider, and the beer list is humble, if a big game is happening, expect to see it on the numerous displays.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frickles, Onion Rings, Burger and Fries, Moose Burger, Fried Pickles, Fried Shrooms, Moose Nuts, Fried Cheese Curds, Club Sandwich with Frickles, Nachos, Fried Moose Nuts
David Dawes
Reasonable bar food, good service. Outdoor seating, too.Parking: Free lot at the front door. A big enough crowd could fill the parking lot; more free parking up the hill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Moose Burger
Holly Bly
Good place to play darts and pool food is decent as well as far as bar food goes.
Pretty divey. But the staff were really nice but the burger was awesome. Good beef, nicely seared and seasoned. Good fries too.Vegetarian options: The menu had an Impossible Burger substitute option.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
PaKaDa56
Went in for dinner Thursday 5-ish. Have been here six other times because hamburgers are fabulous. Music was turned up very loud with heavy metal type of music. It appeared that a worker was playing music that he liked and had the volume turned up to a ridiculous level. We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
John Johnson
Chill bar with a few pool tables and a relaxed atmosphere. Decent patio with seating for the smokers..
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Phong Ngo
Went there to kick back with some coworkers and significant others and didn't expect too much based on photos. Drinks selection is what you'd expect from the bar and there were plenty of good beers on draft. What blew me away was the food, the portabella mushroom burger, fried mushrooms, and fish tacos were delicious. Music selection was all over the board, but enjoyable and we could still have a great conversation.I'd definitely keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrooms
Matt Perrone
Savage Moose is a pub right off the main road in Kenmore. It's got a bit of parking outside but of its packed, you'll need to park up the road. Inside they have some pool tables and games like basketball and other arcade style games. They have about 2 dozen tables and a bar top. Their menu isn't crazy and prices are OK for the portion size, but the deep fried stuff tends to get too crunchy. They have pull tabs at the bar as well. The staff are great, very friendly and always walking around to help. Overall a solid dive bar that we go to pretty often and will continue to go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Blackened Chicken Sandwich
honestly the service is fine but the food and ambience leaves a lot to be desired. the people at the bar did seem great - maybe it was just a bad night
Laura K.
This is my favorote bar in Kenmore and maybe not in Kenmore... I've come here for years. I'm giving them five stars, even tonight.. because the well gin and tonics are the most delicious ever and I don't know why. And the food is amazing... Fried pickles and shrooms are my favorites but I've never had anything bad, ever. Most of the bartenders are great. Family friendly until whatever the cutoff time is at night and I appreciate that I can bring my 21+ kid and my under 21 kid here together.
Linda Chong
One of the best Dive Bars! Food is definitely bar food but one of the best I’ve ever had. Will plan to come back for the food and sports (lots of TVs!)Pet friendly: noFamily friendly: yesParking: private lot but not very largeFOOD:- Frickles (Fresh Skagit Valley Madrona Market pickle chips deep fried in the Moose’s own secret recipe batter, served with homemade Frickle sauce) $11: 4 Star – There is only one other place that has amazing Frickles (Gaslamp Bar at Issaquah) but this is a lot closer to me! Very dilly-pickley (yes, real words) so if you’re a fan of pickles you have to give these a try. The batter is just the right amount, not too thin, not too thick and freshly made so its piping hot.- Fried Shrooms (Fresh mushroom dipped in our own homemade batter, served with choice of dipping sauce) $11: 4 Stars – Full size button mushroom that are battered and fried fresh. Super hot so be careful when eating these! Just like the frickles, they make the batter just right and fried to perfection!- Turkey Club (Moose-carved turkey breast, Daily’s bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough) $14: 5 Stars – I love a good turkey club. Its seems silly considering most of the component isn’t made or cooked, its more like assembled. But theirs is super good, and toasted just right… probably a little messy but who doesn’t love a good sauce!- The Afterburner (This burger is a full-scale spicy taste bud assault! ½ lbs Angus patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, our own chipotle ranch sauce, and LTOP) $15: 4 Stars – Tasty but not very spicy. Most burgers aren’t very spicy no matter what they advertise. Their Chipotle ranch sauce is great and should be the sauce for everything.MENU:Good size menu for a dive bar, something for everyone. Mix of Healthy and FRIED!!RESTAURANT:The Restaurant is definitely bigger from the outside LOL I was surprise how big it was considering I don’t think they have enough parking for how big the place is.- Their bar area is 21+ but everywhere else is family friendly.- They have some bar games – pool, large jenga, darts, etc.- Tiny “outdoor” seating but for anyone who wants to be outside, there is tables for that.- Very good number of tables and tons of TV so great place if you want to watch the game.SERVICE:- Chris was a great bartender! He was the only one working the front of the house but very attentive and stopped by multiple times to check on us and refill our drink orders.- The kitchen turns food orders pretty quick. There was only a few tables occupied but it was still pretty quick.
One of the best Dive Bars! Food is definitely bar food but one of the best I've ever had. Will plan to come back for the food and sports (lots of TVs!) Pet friendly: no Family friendly: yes Parking: private lot but not very large FOOD: - Frickles (Fresh Skagit Valley Madrona Market pickle chips deep fried in the Moose's own secret recipe batter, served with homemade Frickle sauce) $11: 4 Star - There is only one other place that has amazing Frickles (Gaslamp Bar at Issaquah) but this is a lot closer to me! Very dilly-pickley (yes, real words) so if you're a fan of pickles you have to give these a try. The batter is just the right amount, not too thin, not too thick and freshly made so its piping hot. - Fried Shrooms (Fresh mushroom dipped in our own homemade batter, served with choice of dipping sauce) $11: 4 Stars - Full size button mushroom that are battered and fried fresh. Super hot so be careful when eating these! Just like the frickles, they make the batter just right and fried to perfection! - Turkey Club (Moose-carved turkey breast, Daily's bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough) $14: 5 Stars - I love a good turkey club. Its seems silly considering most of the component isn't made or cooked, its more like assembled. But theirs is super good, and toasted just right... probably a little messy but who doesn't love a good sauce! - The Afterburner (This burger is a full-scale spicy taste bud assault! 1/2 lbs Angus patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, our own chipotle ranch sauce, and LTOP) $15: 4 Stars - Tasty but not very spicy. Most burgers aren't very spicy no matter what they advertise. Their Chipotle ranch sauce is great and should be the sauce for everything. MENU: Good size menu for a dive bar, something for everyone. Mix of Healthy and FRIED!! RESTAURANT: The Restaurant is definitely bigger from the outside LOL I was surprise how big it was considering I don't think they have enough parking for how big the place is. - Their bar area is 21+ but everywhere else is family friendly. - They have some bar games - pool, large jenga, darts, etc. - Tiny "outdoor" seating but for anyone who wants to be outside, there is tables for that. - Very good number of tables and tons of TV so great place if you want to watch the game. SERVICE: - Chris was a great bartender! He was the only one working the front of the house but very attentive and stopped by multiple times to check on us and refill our drink orders. - The kitchen turns food orders pretty quick. There was only a few tables occupied but it was still pretty quick.
H20wes
This is an awesome venue for a late night beer, friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere. Buzzing place, a must for any stay in
We've eaten at the Savage Moose twice now, and each time we have really enjoyed the experience because of the great service and mostly because of the food. This time I had the fish and chips (hand battered cod, and lightly battered french fries) and my sister had the bacon cheese burger with potato salad. On our previous visit we had the poutine (this could use some extra cheese curds, to be honest), and got a club sandwich and a philly dip sandwich to go (I have to say the food is MUCH better eaten in-house). One of the outstanding things about their menu is its real house-made foods, made to order, using fresh real ingredients. The Savage Moose isn't much to look at from the outside, and the seating isn't luxurious or fabulous, but the food is honestly really good. It's a really great little local place that we are very glad we took a chance on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poutine, Moose Burger, Turkey Club
Great place to relax and enjoy cold brews and awesome nachos. Pool tables need a little love but totally playable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The main flaw is the building. If you're into a dive/sports bar, come in here.Here are the challenges:It's noisy (mostly echo of conversations, darts, pool, skeeball, basketball, etc).It's reasonably clean, yet everything seems "grimey" at first... You get used to it.The floor and layout is awkward.It's an older place, but without the charm of it's age.Old buildings tend to get this way over time. Surfaces are coated in varnish, which wears from cleaning agents over time. Bits of trim come loose from the wall. Unreachable areas grow dingy with airborne.... everything. And it's generally dark.So basically, the worst thing I can say is that this place has genuine "dive-bar character". To the patrons that spend their time here, all of this falls into the plus column. The clientele is charming and robust, and so is the food. The folks behind the bar (there are at least two every day) are engaged and attentive without being slow. They will make rounds to the busy areas and remember you on your third visit. There's plenty of elbow room, and space for a quiet conversation, unless it's near the pool tables.They pour the typical wells, have at least one cider, and the beer list is humble, if a big game is happening, expect to see it on the numerous displays.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frickles, Onion Rings, Burger and Fries, Moose Burger, Fried Pickles, Fried Shrooms, Moose Nuts, Fried Cheese Curds, Club Sandwich with Frickles, Nachos, Fried Moose Nuts
Reasonable bar food, good service. Outdoor seating, too.Parking: Free lot at the front door. A big enough crowd could fill the parking lot; more free parking up the hill.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Moose Burger
Good place to play darts and pool food is decent as well as far as bar food goes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Poutine, Cheese Curds, Moose Burger, Fried Pickles, Moose Nuts, Nachos
Pretty divey. But the staff were really nice but the burger was awesome. Good beef, nicely seared and seasoned. Good fries too.Vegetarian options: The menu had an Impossible Burger substitute option.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in for dinner Thursday 5-ish. Have been here six other times because hamburgers are fabulous. Music was turned up very loud with heavy metal type of music. It appeared that a worker was playing music that he liked and had the volume turned up to a ridiculous level. We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chill bar with a few pool tables and a relaxed atmosphere. Decent patio with seating for the smokers..
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Went there to kick back with some coworkers and significant others and didn't expect too much based on photos. Drinks selection is what you'd expect from the bar and there were plenty of good beers on draft. What blew me away was the food, the portabella mushroom burger, fried mushrooms, and fish tacos were delicious. Music selection was all over the board, but enjoyable and we could still have a great conversation.I'd definitely keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrooms
Savage Moose is a pub right off the main road in Kenmore. It's got a bit of parking outside but of its packed, you'll need to park up the road. Inside they have some pool tables and games like basketball and other arcade style games. They have about 2 dozen tables and a bar top. Their menu isn't crazy and prices are OK for the portion size, but the deep fried stuff tends to get too crunchy. They have pull tabs at the bar as well. The staff are great, very friendly and always walking around to help. Overall a solid dive bar that we go to pretty often and will continue to go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Blackened Chicken Sandwich
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honestly the service is fine but the food and ambience leaves a lot to be desired. the people at the bar did seem great - maybe it was just a bad night
This is my favorote bar in Kenmore and maybe not in Kenmore... I've come here for years. I'm giving them five stars, even tonight.. because the well gin and tonics are the most delicious ever and I don't know why. And the food is amazing... Fried pickles and shrooms are my favorites but I've never had anything bad, ever. Most of the bartenders are great. Family friendly until whatever the cutoff time is at night and I appreciate that I can bring my 21+ kid and my under 21 kid here together.
One of the best Dive Bars! Food is definitely bar food but one of the best I’ve ever had. Will plan to come back for the food and sports (lots of TVs!)Pet friendly: noFamily friendly: yesParking: private lot but not very largeFOOD:- Frickles (Fresh Skagit Valley Madrona Market pickle chips deep fried in the Moose’s own secret recipe batter, served with homemade Frickle sauce) $11: 4 Star – There is only one other place that has amazing Frickles (Gaslamp Bar at Issaquah) but this is a lot closer to me! Very dilly-pickley (yes, real words) so if you’re a fan of pickles you have to give these a try. The batter is just the right amount, not too thin, not too thick and freshly made so its piping hot.- Fried Shrooms (Fresh mushroom dipped in our own homemade batter, served with choice of dipping sauce) $11: 4 Stars – Full size button mushroom that are battered and fried fresh. Super hot so be careful when eating these! Just like the frickles, they make the batter just right and fried to perfection!- Turkey Club (Moose-carved turkey breast, Daily’s bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough) $14: 5 Stars – I love a good turkey club. Its seems silly considering most of the component isn’t made or cooked, its more like assembled. But theirs is super good, and toasted just right… probably a little messy but who doesn’t love a good sauce!- The Afterburner (This burger is a full-scale spicy taste bud assault! ½ lbs Angus patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, our own chipotle ranch sauce, and LTOP) $15: 4 Stars – Tasty but not very spicy. Most burgers aren’t very spicy no matter what they advertise. Their Chipotle ranch sauce is great and should be the sauce for everything.MENU:Good size menu for a dive bar, something for everyone. Mix of Healthy and FRIED!!RESTAURANT:The Restaurant is definitely bigger from the outside LOL I was surprise how big it was considering I don’t think they have enough parking for how big the place is.- Their bar area is 21+ but everywhere else is family friendly.- They have some bar games – pool, large jenga, darts, etc.- Tiny “outdoor” seating but for anyone who wants to be outside, there is tables for that.- Very good number of tables and tons of TV so great place if you want to watch the game.SERVICE:- Chris was a great bartender! He was the only one working the front of the house but very attentive and stopped by multiple times to check on us and refill our drink orders.- The kitchen turns food orders pretty quick. There was only a few tables occupied but it was still pretty quick.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Turkey Club, Fried Shrooms
One of the best Dive Bars! Food is definitely bar food but one of the best I've ever had. Will plan to come back for the food and sports (lots of TVs!) Pet friendly: no Family friendly: yes Parking: private lot but not very large FOOD: - Frickles (Fresh Skagit Valley Madrona Market pickle chips deep fried in the Moose's own secret recipe batter, served with homemade Frickle sauce) $11: 4 Star - There is only one other place that has amazing Frickles (Gaslamp Bar at Issaquah) but this is a lot closer to me! Very dilly-pickley (yes, real words) so if you're a fan of pickles you have to give these a try. The batter is just the right amount, not too thin, not too thick and freshly made so its piping hot. - Fried Shrooms (Fresh mushroom dipped in our own homemade batter, served with choice of dipping sauce) $11: 4 Stars - Full size button mushroom that are battered and fried fresh. Super hot so be careful when eating these! Just like the frickles, they make the batter just right and fried to perfection! - Turkey Club (Moose-carved turkey breast, Daily's bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough) $14: 5 Stars - I love a good turkey club. Its seems silly considering most of the component isn't made or cooked, its more like assembled. But theirs is super good, and toasted just right... probably a little messy but who doesn't love a good sauce! - The Afterburner (This burger is a full-scale spicy taste bud assault! 1/2 lbs Angus patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, our own chipotle ranch sauce, and LTOP) $15: 4 Stars - Tasty but not very spicy. Most burgers aren't very spicy no matter what they advertise. Their Chipotle ranch sauce is great and should be the sauce for everything. MENU: Good size menu for a dive bar, something for everyone. Mix of Healthy and FRIED!! RESTAURANT: The Restaurant is definitely bigger from the outside LOL I was surprise how big it was considering I don't think they have enough parking for how big the place is. - Their bar area is 21+ but everywhere else is family friendly. - They have some bar games - pool, large jenga, darts, etc. - Tiny "outdoor" seating but for anyone who wants to be outside, there is tables for that. - Very good number of tables and tons of TV so great place if you want to watch the game. SERVICE: - Chris was a great bartender! He was the only one working the front of the house but very attentive and stopped by multiple times to check on us and refill our drink orders. - The kitchen turns food orders pretty quick. There was only a few tables occupied but it was still pretty quick.
This is an awesome venue for a late night beer, friendly and welcoming staff, great atmosphere. Buzzing place, a must for any stay in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5