50 Best Bars near Lake Forest Park

“Mac balls was delicious and the drinks are fairly priced. Ordered the prime rib and must have sat over the heat lamp for a while considering I ordered it medium rare and came out super well done. Overall the environment food and service was good.“

“Extraordinary food. Great service!“

“A good rock bar in the heart of the city of rock. The atmosphere is great with its musical selection of standards from the 80s/90s/early 2000s (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Blink-182, etc.). The beer is fresh and good, from the first prices. Same for cocktails. And above all, the cuisine is great: we opted for the vegetarian option, cauliflower cooked like chicken wings, and it was to die for.“

“Amazing food and staff was great!“

“FINALLY went to @pst.seattle and was catching up with a friend telling her about the amazing tulle section that I saw in the costume shop at Seattle Opera then this happened lol We were in the cute bar upstairs called Phocific Standard Time which is nominated for the James Beard Award they don't accept reservations but we went in right at 5pm and there was no wait..however around 5.30pm there were no seats at the bar so would suggest getting there at 4:57pm like we did cuz we're smart and also don't like waiting lol Yes the golden tulle was delicious & had jewel tones sooo pretty in the light really loved the golden hour cocktail with the golden tulle. I did drop the golden tulle on the floor but they were nice to give me another one even though I didn't ask plus they use stainless steel straws which is better for the environment than plastic. Highly recommend“

“Great food, service, cocktails! Totally worth the money spent! I recommend.“

“1st time dining here, went with a coworker for a beer and appetizer and ended up adding an entree. The restaurant was 60% full. The owner came over and greeted us immediately because he recognized my coworker. We ordered the chicken wings appetizer and a beer. The wings were so good, we both ordered the ribeye which came sliced and super tender. Served with veges like if we were in Thailan and not the American potatoes. I walked away satisfied and not stuffed.This place is a hidden gem.Kid-friendliness: A few tables with kids.“

“Amazing food, myself and all my non-vegetarian friends and family love it! Great cocktail menu, amazing service, cool vibe. If you like great bars you have to check it out.“

“Kenny was our server and he was awesome. The food was fantastic and we got so much for the price (the biscuits and gravy are to die for). Kenny seemed to be the only server at the time (around 12:45-1:00pm) and was working all the tables calmly and efficiently. He was personable when we talked and was extremely polite.I am a server myself, so I tend to be pretty judgy about the service I get when I’m out, but I was genuinely impressed and pleased with my experience. We are definitely coming back to this cafe!“

“service is great, food is delicious and the price is reasonable!!! highly recommend“

“"is there a minimum amount of wings I need to order for $1 wings?""do you have a dollar?"came here on Wednesday for $1 wings and they were great. no minimum, can mix and match any sauces.they also had a fun selection of jello shots including root beer float and french 75.neat spot, definitely feels like a fun local bar“

“This place is a gem!! Great food and service! After attending a concert, my friends and I were hungry. They let us in even though they were closing soon. Told us not to rush and just enjoy. The grilled cheese was perfect! Definitely coming back here again!“

“Always amazing food and the bartender can make anything you want perfectly. It’s my go-to spot for a casual but fancy dinner.“

“Excellent place for food and the place is very lively.“

“My first visit to El Gaucho. It was absolutely delicious. Huge fan of the tableside service options. Flaming meats, (the steaks were amazing!) potato fluffed tableside and banana foster (the vanilla bean ice cream is divine) We also got the corn & Brussels. Free garlicky cheesy bread and after dinner cheese plate were nice. The Latta bottle of wine was so good! Our server gave great recommendations. Service was wonderful and the ambiance was lovely. Very expensive dinner but we left so happy & satisfied The forced 20% tip is interesting but our server deserves it. Our kids had a great time at their first high end restaurant. We will likely visit again someday on another vacation to Seattle.“

“Wonderful place where meat eaters and vegans can delight in a delicious meal. Great wine section and craft cocktails. Quaint wine shop to bring something home or scoop a gift for a friend on the way to the party. Be sure to try the butter pickles!“

“Had lunch here today with my cousin while I'm in town for a convention. We grew up in Texas so have expectations when trying a new Mexican restaurant and this exceeded them. Started out with an amuse bouche which I'd never had before at a Mexican restaurant. It was a small tortilla topped with beans, a delicious sauce, and two other things I don't quite remember but was so good! We ordered the guacamole with salsa and chips to start. I'm not a big salsa eater but I loved the guacamole, both for flavor and texture. My cousin ordered the carne asada which she let me taste and it was delicious, with very tender meat. I had chicken flautas, which had great texture and flavor. There were also several tvs, so I got to see some of Champions League, which I hadn't expected while traveling.“

“Beautiful skyline tower the bar is awesome“

“This place is so cute and quaint! It’s small but a great vibe and the staff were wonderful and friendly. I’ve lived in Greenwood for 13 years and never stumbled across this place until recently. It’s a hidden gem. Decent drinks but don’t except to take a gang of people with you. Perfect for a couple! I’ll be back for sure!“

“Oh wow! How did I just find this place out? Its amazing!!! Everything was simply incredible. The food was perfect. Roti Jala very tasty as a starter. Then we ordered the chicken which was super crispy on the outside and juicy inside. We also ordered the laksa noodles which was heaven and we also got the ribs. Please order the coconut shake and the passion fruit green tea. Wow wow wow! We will be back for my birthday with our friends!“

“Excellent cocktail. Good vibe.“

“This place was the best food we had in Seattle. The Korean food is authentic and delicious. (We should know because we are Korean and live in NJ.) The vibe is awesome and the service was friendly. Took a bit to get served because it was so so busy! The owner was very friendly and lovely. We even considered coming back the next night to try out the other items on the menu. Would give 6 stars if we could!!“

“Good food and a decent happy hour. Service is friendly but can be a bit of a wait at times.Our server was good when he came around, but it seemed a little infrequent. It wasn't a big deal as I was there to wait until I had to leave for another appointment, but I could see if I was in more of a rush it could be annoying. This seems to be a recurring theme here as I have been here several times over the past few years, but I see it only as a problem if you're in a hurry.Parking: The restaurant is in a busy strip mall by a Starbucks, and the parking lot is busy and cramped.“

“Delicious food & drinks and amazing service . What else can I ask for . Definitely recommended“

“Great food, tasty drinks, excellent service! Had the caesar salad, peperonata (that sauce was on point!) shared a pizza- great crust and toppings, shared some spaghetti n meatballs…not like what your mama used to make. My old fashioned was perfectly balanced. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Give this place a shot if you haven’t!“

“Very intimate and cozy atmosphere. Visited from out of town and Will was the best! Very attentive, made the best cocktails, and very welcoming! We tried multiple cocktail spots while visiting Seattle, and this spot was the best out of all the ones we visited!“

“Amazing experience and divine food!“

“The 4 of us are visitors from FL and are at the one on Fremont in Seattle. We each had something different, beef stew, corn beef & cabage, chicken pot pie & the mashers thing.Everything was amazing. Our server was a young lady from Iowa and she was just the best. So friendly and helpful with suggestions and and was just amazing“

“One of the neighborhood bars!! My mom used to hang out there and bartended for a while and that was my first time there since 2001. It was really nice, very relaxing. The atmosphere was really nice and everybody was very friendly and the bartender was great. Thank you, Mel and all the people to Caroline that “

“Great staff! Chicken strips are so good!! Lashes is a fun show!“

“the owners are good people“

“Delicious cocktails and eats, friendly neighborhood place. cozy, when you can go inside!“

“Fun place for food and drinks with friends. Being next to Woodinville Whiskey Company, they feature lots of whiskey items including a bourbon ice cream shake with peanut butter or hazelnut. Sounds delicious!I had a simple whiskey and ginger ale that was pretty good. You can order drinks short or tall. They have different types of hot sandwiches such as patty melts, Cubanos, and a lamb burger. For a side, you can choose fries, tots, or a kale Caesar salad. Really nice to be able to choose.Service was excellent. They have a fire pit outside with Adirondack chairs. Parking can be challenging as the lot can fill up quickly. We went on a Monday and parking was no problem.PS If this review was helpful, please "heart" it. Thank you!“

“First time here and already planning when we can come back; everything was sooo good! We loved the ceviche, blackened cod tacos, salmon burrito, and omg the salsa they brought out with the chips was the best salsa ever. Only thing we didn’t love were the fajita veggies I had on the side with my tacos; they were unseasoned and undercooked but our server replaced it with a salad that was also delicious. Our server Alex was great!! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Seattle’s own “Real Fisherman’s Wharf.” Good service, great food, not fussy or pretentious. The price is reasonable and the quality is consistent. When I have guests in town, Chinook’s is always on the list of places to go. In a single word “Seattle.”“

“I was craving some sort of Unagi (eel) tonight and went to this place to take out some. They originally only had unagi bowl for two on their menu, but nice enough to make it for one person. The unagi bowl was fire! The portion of unagi was big, while having more variety of side and toppings compared to other don places. I did not dine in, but the atmosphere looks very cool, with spacious arrangement and high ceilings. Def will go back there with my friends.“

“I'm going to be honest I judged the book by it's cover again and boy was I wrong for doing so. I have been on a forever hunt for finding more dole whip in the Seattle area at a place other than Menchies, it's always the most perfect, delicious, and refreshing treat. And may I tell you this was legitimately the best dole whip I have had in my entire life. And this is coming from a dole whip connoisseur I have had dole whip everywhere even at Disney but nothing tops this. It tasted like a sour fluffy soft cloud that melted in my mouth and could never recommend the dole whip here enough. Aside from the dole whip the place was absolutely awesome as well, we were able to sit at the bar and sample flavors of ginger beer in order to make our decision. The bar tender was super cool and kind also super helpful in our decision on flavors This place is like a bar for kids knowing Ginger Beer has no actual alcohol and being able to sit at the bar for a cool experience even as a minor. I feel this place is a perfect place to come for a treat especially with kids knowing they can get ginger beer or soft serve and you can treat yourself to a nice cocktail! Also wanted to mention their attached to a really good looking chicken place that caught my attention. I 100000% recommend this place and will be back soon to get more dole whip and try some fried chicken!!“

“First-time visitor here! This establishment is surprisingly spacious from the outside. We had the pleasure of trying the Tensing momo spinach momo, Annapurna Curry, and Fish Korma. The trio of chutneys accompanying the momos - peanut, tomato, and possibly balsamic - were all delicious. Our server, FENDIprovided exceptional service, and we were pleasantly surprised with complementary chickpea crackers accompanied by a special mint sauce~ Highly recommend“

“Been here on different occasions for lunch and dinner. More options at dinner (vs much fewer at lunch). Always a good experience dining in. Dishes here are fairly more elaborate compared to a regular Indian restaurant.Vegetarian options: kale chaat, mushroom steak, chole bhature, paneer pinwheel and roti. Everything tasted great!“

“Best pizza on Earth IMO! Super friendly staff!“

“Food was truly excellent. Great mix of flavors. I did multiple apps as my meal. My friend loved her pizza. It was a bit noisy.. what really stood out though was the excellent service. Our server (Jake) was attentive and very helpful with recommendations. Timing of everything was perfect too - surprising considering they were completely full. Super shout out though to the young man and young woman who were refilling waters and bussing the tables - I wish I had caught their names. They were working so efficiently and diligently and paying very close attention to all the tables. Water was always refilled, I accidentally dropped a fork and he heard it and grabbed it before I could bend over to do so and had a new one for me immediately. Very friendly and personable. Sorry to say this is a rarity for their generation (I know - I totally sound like an old granny but....) very impressive. Will definitely be back!!“

“We had happy hour salads $6 for half of the salad. It was sooooo great. So yummy. For my meal I had the Cod fish. And WOW melted in my mouth. I savored it really good. The last bite was hard because I didn't want it to end. ? I want to go back to bad. The tacos were okay.“

“It’s a nice and comfortable spot for some grilled meat and rice bowls. We got seated right away, the servers were fast and friendly. I really enjoyed the beef rice bowl. However, the katsu curry was a disappointment, it was a little sweet and the rice was mushy for my taste.“

“Fantastic food & service with a warm cozy atmosphere!“

“Had to check out the falafel and here's my review... I'd like to state up front that as someone who lived in Israel for years and has always been very critical of "hippie" falafel and most Americans attempts which always seem to include lettuce, which has absolutely no place in a falafel, this was as close to an authentic falafel that I have seen in the western states. That being said, I found no reason to go back. Been there, done that. (Although it is a Hummus Bar and I didn't bother to try that because I make extraordinarily good hummus at home.) I've been avoiding bread on my new diet but was intrigued that there was a new source in town for fresh pita, which can make or break a falafel sandwich. I tried to secure an end to taste, (the top section that is cut off to stuff the pita,) the ends are traditionally tossed but my attempt was rebuffed by the staff who claimed they used them so I went ahead and ordered the "stuffed falafel" sandwich. What I got when I ordered the Stuffed Falafel was better than any pita I've ever had in Seattle, but it wasn't up to snuff with a traditional pita. It was too bready and airy for me, but it held together very well, when it was completely full of all the ingredients and sauce. Everything inside was very yummy, a great tahini sauce and tasty falafel balls, though I thought the falafel was a bit under-cooked and soft. The mix of cucumbers, tomatoes & Israeli-style pickles was great but there was none of the expected red or purple cabbage. The waitress claimed that there was cabbage in there but it was white, but I couldn't taste it at, a definite let down. At my favorite falafel shops in Jerusalem and NYC you load your own veges and choose your own sauces and I always go heavy on cabbage & pickles. No problems though, I wolfed it right down... :) I also tried a side order of חצילים and it was good, but nothing to write home about. In conclusion it was the best falafel I ever had in Seattle, but I'm still looking for that completely authentic falafel shop to come around.“

“This is an awesome, unique gem of Greenwood. The staff couldn't be better, great bar food(try the burgers, you're welcome), classic and unique arcade games with pinball. If that all wasn't enough, they the wettest water Greenwood.“

“for me, Rays is my favorite restaurant ever. everything is at the top of perfection“

“This is a classic experience for what is advertised. There's beer, there's a lot of open space, there's a good amount of wooden picnic tables which are sometimes awkward to get your legs into, there's screens to watch games on, there's flags draping from the rafters, and there's servers floating around fulfilling orders. It is a pretty large space and would support a big group of people if you have a lot of friends. They do take reservations, and the staff were friendly.“

“Dani and the staff are so accommodating and welcoming with their events. I've hosted and attended things there and love it.“

“Loved it, delicious cocktails and food, excellent service.“