Bluewater Organic Distilling

I wanna start by saying that Katie and Rachel were AWESOME HOSTS! From the moment we walked in they were very friendly and outgoing, they gave us a full rundown of the spirits made by Bluewater to the mixed drinks. Had an overall outstanding time with my spouse! HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND will definitely be coming back.

We've been visiting this bistro for several years. John has always been a gracious host. The food has always been exquisite. (Brian and his staff do a great job in the kitchen). The staff is always friendly and courteous. This is a great place for a party too. Tonight we saw the other side of Bluewater. Within a few feet of the hand crafted copper stills - it's party central. Plenty of room for the invited guests to spread their wings and enjoy the pleasantries of the evening. John Lundin and his better half Hannah took us on a tasting tour of organic spirits. And I'm not talking Ghost to Ghost. This was highly educational and loads of fun at the same time. Hannah even catered to my whim of craving a San Juan. It's a great scratch margarita that has not been on the menu for several years. They still take me bake to a beach on the Sea of Cortez. Don't let this gem of Everett slip by. It's an easy place to miss - tucked away among the Port of Everett offices. Just search for the tallest American flag pole near the marina. Stand at attention for a moment. Salute - then about face. There it is. You can't miss it now and once you've discovered the place, you'll never forget just how exceptional it really is. Thank you Hannah and John! Pics from tonight's birthday party...

Some friends and I went here after work and it was great. The drinks were delicious (everyone loved what they got), and they had some really good zero proof options as well. The food was also good, primarily seafood options, but some non seafood as well. If you're looking for a place with delicious cocktails and some good food, this is it.

We always enjoy going to Bluewater. The food and cocktails are amazing! However, tonight (Christmas Eve) we ordered their holiday dinner to take home. It was delicious!! Meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes & parsnips with a mushroom gravy. Sound pedestrian? Think again!! Everything was delicious and easy to heat and serve at home. It was beautiful, and tasted like my grandma was cooking in the kitchen.Add to that a cheesecake to die for!! Also on offer was $15 bottles and cocktail mixers. You like a cedar gimlet? Even better when you can have “just one more” in the safety of your own home. Happy holidays, Bluewater! Thank you for dinner!!

Bluewater is a must try place at the waterfront. We have been a few times over the last couple months and every time service has been great, food and drinks were delicious. Especially the tacos and chowder. The Nordic fire cocktail is the best! Very cozy atmosphere and great location for an after dinner walk.

On this instance my friend came in town and wanted to have drinks at the Muse, but it was full. So we settled on Blue Water. I came there, and he invited about 10 people mind you we weren’t in their party. We ordered food and drinks, but with only 2 on staff they were overwhelmed and I totally get that, so I bussed our own table and had to go to the bar to get the drinks. We got the bill I tipped 15% and paid for a bottle of vodka and Tonic that I ordered. Hanna which is the owners girlfriend came over and gave me a new bill with a mandatory 20% tip for being in a party of 6. I stated that I wasn’t in the party and by myself, and felt the service didn’t meet the 20% tip. Hanna decided to steal the $50 of tonic and vodka I had purchased. To say I was stunned would be an understatement, I left without creating a scene, and didn’t leave a review at that time, to give her a chance to apologize the next time I saw her. Well unfortunately that didn’t happen, so feel compelled to tell people what you are in for at this establishment. Update I feel I need to expand on my review from the owners response. My wife and I frequent all the restaurants in the port, and I have always given a minimum tip of 20% and been very respectful. Many of the staff we consider our friends and enjoying seeing them. I have been to the Blu Water several times and tipped that amount over the last 10 years and never had an issue with them until this incident. The fact they state “the next time I come in” should be very revealing. Even though I was stolen from, I believe in people make mistakes, but when you don’t admit them or pass the blame is when you must be held accountable. Update I see you have changed your response, so feel I need to respond to that, as I had stated that I didn’t know any of the people that were there, and they weren’t in my party. I’m sure you lied about what happened after you stole the alcohol and tonic. From reading other peoples experiences and your responses it is clear you shouldn’t be running a restaurant business. Looking back I should have called the police, and had you charged with theft. My wife feels compelled now since you haven’t take accountability to write a review as well to state here perspective.

I brought a sailboat up to Everett and wanted a drink and a snack before my ride came. I wound up at Bluewater Distilling because it’s right in front of the marina. What a stroke of luck that was! This place checked every box: setting is fantastic. It’s waterfront and facing west for a beautiful view. Outdoor seating area was huge. Service was absolutely top notch Food and drink was perfect: I had a red sky at night cocktail and it was one of the best cocktails I’ve had in ages. I got one steak taco and it was absolutely deliscious; tender steak, peppers and jalapeños on what looked like a hand-made corn tortilla. I’ll be back for sure!

I’ve been to this location several times now and each time I have a great experience. Staff is friendly and the food is always on point. The representation for their food and drink items are really high quality. I loved my Cajun cod tacos! It was all really good. There is a lot of parking available, it is on the water front. The staff is really friendly and very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place! **Gratuity is included** just a fair warning.

Came in last night as a party of 12... Servers were nice, but service was very slow. Food was subpar. Steak was overcooked and chewy, shrimp tacos were dry, burger had no sauce, chowder was bland and for the price stamp it was just OK. I think the only food item without complaint was the Mac&Cheese. I think with a spiced up menu this place could be great! The cocktail menu was definitely the highlight, but again service was slow.

I came here for a group party. So food that we had more like catering set up. I like the staff friendliness. The food were pretty good too. May come again for regular dine in.

Amazing service! Will go back for sure! Nice setting, casual but nice, relaxed & pleasant. Was fun to experiment with their vodkas. We had 3 appetizers, all were great. Clean & filling. Not "Ug I ate too much " We asked lots of questions, everyone was friendly &helpful. Madison was suburb! Thanks! So glad we tried something new. Came home with 2 bottles & a batch of their mixer to make our own

Came here for date night. Service was exceptionally slow given the fact they were fully staffed and most were just wandering around as if not wanting to be around. The Charcuterie & Cheese was NOT WORTH $26.00 it was almost in comparison to a charcuterie plate on a plane trip flying on Alaska Airlines. And yes, will share photo of how little the plate was. We ordered the Midnight Manhattan($17.00)--it's way too sweet. Unless it's intended to be sweet, please add that on the description of your menu. Overall not enthused. Customer and employee experience should always be 100%. Server was moody after I said no more drinks and all I wanted was the check. It was an unpleasant experience. I gave it the extra 1 star because of the fact that it's by the waters, and thankfully that's what calmed me down. Please do better with overall customer experience.

In short Amazing location, fantastic drinks, solid food choices, and the best bartender for miles around up here. In long We've been coming in for years for occasional cocktails. We have wine far more often than cocktails, and this has usually been the spot when we want something with spirits. Like I said below, it's a pretty great location near but not on the water. You're not quite directly watching the waves, but you get fresh salty air and some awesome dramatic clouds sometimes. The inside and outside seating are both fantastic, so you're good no matter the weather. We often come in for after-dinner drinks, so I can say only so much about the entrées and desserts, but the snacks here are great. Popcorn, bread, charcuterie. We've had dinner a couple times and it was fine, though it's not really the big draw. The big draw is definitely the bar program. Their house cocktails are interesting; I almost always start with a Cedar Gimlet, which is bright and acidic and extra-refreshing thanks to the lively woodsy notes. They literally garnish with a little sprig of cedar. Even more than the house cocktails, though, the bartenders' creative flair brings each session to life here. Vanessa in particular is sensational. She knows mixology cold and has fantastic taste--we've chatted with her many times about food and bev and clearly she's tried everything and knows how to blend flavors and textures and temperatures. When she has time between orders, we always ask for open-ended drinks where she can fill in the details. Something with this spirit, maybe this garnish, that flavor. She can work off that and come up with something on the spot. Most of the other bartenders have this skill, too! She seems to be the Jedi master most of the time, where if they're getting close with an idea she can nudge it over the finish line by suggesting another touch they can add. We often end up sitting through 3-4 rounds here just to work through all the different ideas she comes up with. If she has been toying with an idea before we arrive, we happily volunteer to be the guinea pigs. She always makes every visit such a treat.

Great Patio along the Everett Marina! They have delicious cocktail and food options. The Nordic Fire is my go to cocktail. The black salt rim and spicy kick pair perfectly. The Hot Shot with the cucumber and Jalapeño is another great pick. Refreshing and spicy! We ordered the Firecracker shrimp for the first time and it was amazing. The sauce spicy and delicious! It came with kale and quinoa and ate it all to get the most of that sauce! Our server was friendly, and guests were kind and open to us joining at the picnic table with them so we could enjoy the sun!

Found this place due to Scuttlebutt having a 90 minute wait and was so glad to stop in! They have really delicious drinks made with their own alcohol and syrups. They also source their food all locally which is really neat as well. The service was a tad on the slower end but the food and the environment makes up for that. Service wasn't bad just took a while to get drinks and get the bill.

Great drinks, good organic food, service a bit slow, but very friendly. Had the steelhead chowder & chicken tinga sliders.

I just stopped in to Bluewater for a quick late lunch and I didn't want to leave. The ambiance is inviting and calm. I sat at the bar and Rachel made me an amazing blueberry martini! Sahil was my server. Both Sahil and Rachel were very fun to talk to. I had a cup of crab bisque that was insanely good!! Kudos to the chef. I always love stopping in to Bluewater!!

Happened to stop by during happy hour which which gets you $3 off selected cocktails and apps. So many interesting cocktails to choose from. Our server was very helpful and helpful. We had the Convergence Zone and Explorer martini. Our server suggested the Convergence Zone...so good! Definitely a craft cocktail with so much depth. Our server also suggested the Chimchurri shrimp. Delightful and I don't usually like chimchurri since most places make it too sour or too heavily seasoned. Arugula and quinoa was a great pairing with this.

I bring all my friends here when they come to visit Everett. Cocktails and food has never disappointed us! So many great choices and the outdoor seating is perfect. Favorite drinks I have repeatedly ordered: Halcyon Days; Teatotaler; Manifest Food recs: Breads and spreads; Rustic mac; and the burger(!!) (if they bring it back on the menu)

Came by at 7:30 pm with my friend on Saturday, the place was packed! The weather was hot and beautiful out, the restaurant has outside seating. We ordered Nautical mute and it was really refreshing great flavor not overwhelming taste of ginger beer. The waitress said they make Vodka that is organic. We really liked it. There's other cocktails on the menu I'd like to try in the future. The food menu was not long at all in fact we had a hard time deciding because of it. Ended up ordering hummus and it was delicious. Hummus didn't taste like the store sold one at all more of home made kind of flavor. Very simple. I really liked it too. I just hoped they include crackers or pita bread with instead of just roasted vegetables. The ambiance was great with different type of seatings with upbeat music. The service overall was ok.

Terrific location, service, food, and spirits. Highly recommend especially if you are a martini person.

Food 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Drinks 4/5 Service 2/5 Kinda sad, but we won't be back. FYI**Mandatory 20% gratuity no matter the party size** even if your service is shit, I think that's why they don't really care how long you wait or how well the service is. It's kinda sad. Full disclosure, we had 2 drinks each and shared 3 appetizers and it was $122 including mandatory tip. We waited 15 mins to be sat outside and were asked if we wanted to sit at a long bench (normally for 8 guest) but if so, we had to share it. We shared with 4 other people whom were asked roughly 5 minutes after they sat with us if they wanted to move to 1 of 2 open fire tables, they said yes and proceeded to move. However, we were never asked if we wanted to sit at the other fire table which I thought was kind of rude. I wouldn't recommend this place unless they make a few changes. Y'all can do better.

Bread, butter and spread were delicious. My fiancè and I detected small pieces of bacon in the house spread-- yum! Fish tacos were perfectly cooked, flaky and seasoned well. Purple cabbage slaw was lightly dressed with subtle heat. **A note on the table indicated they take 20 percent gratuity on every check. Not a huge fan of this when service/food is lacking. Fortunately the food was great here. Service was just okay.

Waited about 40 minutes for a table when there were empty spots available and it wasn't really that crowded. Then the service continued to be slow, slow, slow. We ordered mac and cheese, a bread and spreads platter, and a charcuterie board. The food was okay and was way overpriced for what was delivered. Glad I checked out another place in Everett, but feel absolutely no desire to return.

Had an interesting experience here with a group. I love the vibe and the interior aesthetic, but definitely struggled to fit everything on the table. Loved that half of the food had a little bit of heat, but my cocktail was so spicy (never thought I'd say that lol) that I couldn't drink it. The service was great, until it got busier. Overall I enjoyed my time here. The menu is brief, but perfect for cocktails. Pricing is above average, but reasonable and the food playing is great. You can definitely get full eating appetizers, but the entrees have plenty on the plate too. The proteins were cooked well. I was surprised that they actually cooked their cauliflower the way I like. I would say the highlights were definitely the hummus plate and the bread with garlic butter and the Berry tarte. I'd definitely come back just to have those three things again.

Came to blue water because my boyfriend and I wanted to just sit down, grab a drink, and bring our doggo along. I do love their patio section, it's right by the marina, you'd definitely be able to see the sunset from here. I love that dogs are allowed, we hate leaving him at home on a hot day so this was perfect. My boyfriend got a beer which he enjoyed and I got the sage lemonade, which was BOMB. If you really love the taste of sage then that drink is for you, it's very strong but I enjoyed it. All we ordered was the bread + spread plate because we just wanted something to snack on. It came with a load cut into slices, roasted garlic, sea salt & herb butter, and the house spread (which was a lite salmon spread). Unfortunately, I was really looking forward to the roasted garlic with my bread and it was just undercooked. In my opinion it should have been spreadable but it was way too hard for that. The house spread (salmon I think) just didn't do it for me either, not enough flavor. My rating comes mostly at the prices, god damn is this place expensive. I think it's alittle over priced for what you're getting. If it was cheaper, my rating would definitely be higher. Not to mention they add an automatic 20% gratuity to the bill. I usually tip this if the service is good but today it was very slow so. If you don't mind the prices, the vibe, drinks, and appetizer we got was good.

Great atmosphere, service, food and beverage. All outstanding. Worth the time and money. Highly recommend this place.

Perfect location to watch the sunset. Staff was friendly and provided great service. The food was fresh and tasty with a healthy twist. We were a group of 8. It was a little tight -'d had to add a chair as the booth was not big enough. Ordered the Halcyon Days off the signature cocktail menu, Our group ordered the Cod soft tacos, Pork pulled Sammie, Waygu steak salad, salmon with salad with bacon fat dressing, and the Caesar salad, crème bullee, chocolate decadence, and coffee ice cream. Pressed coffee could be shared between 2 people, Arnold palmers are not refillable, Cost a dollar to use a metal straw, gratuity is added.

Good spot for some food and drink on the Everett waterfront. Good atmosphere to hang out inside and out - especially some of the wooden art inside. They have a solid cocktail list, putting their own spin on classics like the martini. They use their own organic vodka, gin, and aquavit. I had the navigator martini, which was solid. The food menu looks solid too. I had the burger (special) which hit the spot. Not the best out there, but still tasty and I did appreciate the GF bun. I'd come back but probably try something else to eat.

Finally made it here, having had it on our list of places/distilleries to check out. Huge disappointment, though. Take the 1 Star reviews about service seriously. It started with the long wait at the "please wait to be seated sign," where staff walked by us repeatedly without acknowledgment. It was so long that we were about to head out the door when a gal who'd walked by us multiple times finally said "Ok, would you like a table?" Um ... no, we were just standing here for 8 minutes hoping to talk to you about your relationship with Jesus ... Anyway ... the place was only half filled. Once at the table, the same thing. No acknowledgement and after another 8 to 10 minute wait a gal who'd walked by us multiple times says, with a sigh, like we were somehow interrupting something, asked if we wanted to order drinks, food. It went on like this the rest of the evening. When drinks and food finally arrived, we enjoyed both. But, really had to wonder why it took 20 minutes for a bowl of chowder and two fish tacos to come out. During this time, we did not see a whole lot of food being delivered to tables, and again, half the chairs/tables were empty. All in all, just a bizarre level of somewhat passive aggressive wait service in an attractive place, with decent cocktails, decent food. It was a let down big enough that we won't be back (and I went there with the intention of also buying a $36 bottle of their gin for my home bar, but decided not to because I was just not sold on the place, or the brand). A 20% tip was not automatically added to our bill, as others have noted. I just checked the receipt after reading reviews here, worries that we'd paid for a tip we didn't want to pay. We tipped, but no where near our customary 20%. We have family members in the industry and know how important tips are, so it takes some pretty sloppy service for us to not tip at least a minimum.

I have received a few "compliments" regarding the tipping...all the "compliments" have come from millennials. 1. I don't need help remembering to tip. 2. They didn't deserve a tip WHATSOEVER. 3. WA state workers get minimum wage, it ain't FL. 4. If you or the kitchen fucked up, you ain't getting a tip, period. Suck it up and fix the issue.

Cocktails here are great! I really liked the mules they had to offer. The food is pretty good, I'd say it could have a little more variety for my preference, but the inside has a nice decor and relaxing vibe.

I recently got the chance to stop by here for a quick drink and I was impressed! The location is gorgeous, with a huge patio for outdoor seating (the only option during COVID) right near the water with plenty of parking. Their food menu is somewhat limited, but had a variety of choices for their drink selection. The only downside was it took quite a while for someone to meet us at the counter so we could order. It seems there is a very limited waitstaff, and the bartender didn't bother to greet us or let us know where to stand. Once ordered, we were promptly served and the cocktails were delicious and well proportioned. I'm definitely eager to return and try their food or pick out a bottle of wine from their extensive shop.

Does this look like a 70.00 dinner? 3 tacos, 1 lemoncello drop and one beer=70.00! The waitress was eh, not too friendly, and it was cold and she claimed the outside fireplace would just go out if we lit it. We bugged her 3-4 times before she annoyingly turned it on . It never "went out". She put a 20% tip for herself on the bill, ( even though we were only a party of 4) so that's why she had a "why bother" attitude. The tacos tasted good , but NOT worth 70.00 total bill.

Tasty cocktails. Comfy outdoor seating. Chic indoor seating and decor. Good food. Great for outdoor drinks with friends or significant other.

The gin is so smooth and amazing. We had an excellent lunch and tasting . Thank you for the great service

Healthy menu choices! I was craving fish tacos for lunch today. It was very savory. The ambience is also perfect! Thank you for the professional service.

Great place to visit when down on the marina has good patio seating and a fantastic chef driven menu. My personal favorite is their cocktails which has inspired me to actually do some of my own mixology. Their Earl Gray infused vodka cocktail which I believe was called "convergent zone" was absolutely fantastic.

Specializing in gin and vodka. It's nice to find a good place for gin cocktails. The cedar gimlet was really good. Nice space indoors, and a nice outdoor patio looking towards the marina. They even have a couple fireplace tables to keep warm with your cool cocktail.

Came here for a afterwork event and enjoy the visit. Large drink selection, food was also good. Outside seating was nice since the weather premitted. Would go here again. Service was friendly and fast.

I was expecting a lot more. the food was decent, and servings were big. The service wasn't good. our server seemed annoyed and was not paying attention to us (looking around) whenever she came to our table (if she did at all). it was a rather long wait for everything (drinks, a napkin). I did like the drinks though. i would recommend only stopping by for a few drinks and sitting at the bar.

Had a group dinner next door, it was a beautiful summer evening so we decided to have a drink at Bluewater. Mid week, not very busy but service was very slow. Drinks finally came out, a friend requested to taste my drink . No wait staff around so I approached the bar to ask for a straw. I was told a "sharing straw" would cost a dollar. I explained I wasn't "sharing." The bartender rolled her eyes and told me, "you can just take one-but just this once!" Ridiculous to be treated this way-and then they reward themselves with 20% gratuity? Will not recommend and no plans to return, keep your lousy sharing straws!

A vibe that makes me want to come, have a drink and then stay for a bit to eat - easy going, good music and just-right service. Had the salmon and it was perfect. A great place to meet people or just come to hang out.

Bah, the view, the location, even the food was good. The drink was actually delicious. I ordered the North Sea cocktail, which I would recommend. Strong and tasty. The wait time was very long. Roughly 20 mins to get our drinks to us. Server said it was busy night for them. That's fair. This is all fine in the grand scheme of things. The deduction of two stars. The waiter was flirtatious with my date. He grazes his palm on her shoulders as he walked by while sharing our foods coming out. Focused majority of the attention towards her. Which she appreciated. I felt like the 3rd wheel at my date. The food was good. If I'm actually hungry, I would not come here. $20 for a dinner plate with a very small portion size even for a little guy like myself. I had to have another snack after my $20 dish. It was an overall pretty average experience in terms of the quality of staff, and food. The view and location was great.

First time in and really impressed! Hannah was amazing, knowledgeable and attentive. Drinks were top notch. Such a cool vibe with great food options on top of it. Definitely recommend

Good and friendly service, blah food and bad drink, still trying to resolve being overcharged about $175. A group of us asked for and paid on separate checks. I noticed on my cc statement that I had been charged for everyone's food and drink! I sent an email and didn't get a response. I called last week and left a message. Someone called me back, was unapologetic and said they'd look into it and call me the next day. They didn't. I will need to call again. Food had little flavor and was overpriced. I rarely drink, so I could tell that they must have forgotten to put alcohol in the first drink. It was a mojito that, instead of being made with fresh mint and a little sugar, had a mint leaf as garnish and was made with sweet and sour mix, which was disgusting. Ordered a second drink that had the normal amount of alcohol. Shocked at the cost. At those prices, we all expected great food and drinks. Add to that disappointment that I was charged well over two hundred dollars for an appetizer and two drinks.

Nice atmosphere; great drinks; decent food. The Marina Greens salad is a tasty fiber vehicle that I've gotten twice, and it has been fresh both times. I got the seafood chowder today, and though packed with salmon goodness, smelled and tasted fishy. I hate that, but still had no problem eating it all, so it wasn't that bad I guess. Though I'm usually a beer guy, I got a Time Bandit today, per the wife's recommendation. This was not a mistake; I see myself getting another one of the gin, peach, lemon, and thyme treats. Really refreshing. Get one.

We've eaten here at least a dozen times over the past 4 years and have never had anything less than a delicious meal. The kitchen creates weekly specials that always satisfy your taste buds and add a few cocktail specials to the list too that are creative and delicious!

Not kid friendly. Food is so-so, drinks are good, service was kind but not attentive. When my kid wanted Mac and cheese the server raved about it but forgot to mention it was spicy. Kind of a major thing to forget. My clams were sandy and under salted. When we ordered lemonade (again, for a kid), we got charged $1 for a stainless steel straw which is probably one of the most ridiculous upcharges I've ever seen on a restaurant bill. What was good: our pulled pork sandwich (which my son mostly ate because his Mac and cheese was too spicy), the ciabatta bread, the flourless chocolate cake, and our libations. Also the patio is nice. And I like that all checks have a 20% gratuity because I like that the staff are getting paid. So I guess come here for apps, drinks, and dessert, and leave the kids at home.

Have been coming here since they opened the business at the Marina. The woodwork inside is beautiful and the unique blends of vodka and drinks are amazing; especially the Bloody Mary's! The charcuterie boards are great if you just want a drink, some snacks and to enjoy the view, especially if it's a nice enough day to sit outside. Their food is usually organic and a lot of choices are locally sourced. The specials are creative and the chefs talented. But, last night my partner & I were hoping to have done dinner and when we got there it looked to be full. So, went inside to check it out and the hostess was so unwelcoming and rude. When I asked about a small table that looked open...she snapped at me like I was idiot; saying it was a table for one. I didn't know that, but damn, she didn't need to bite my head off. I mean, I understand it's rough out there; understaffed, overworked and often unappreciated. But, I just asked a question and we were willing to wait, not after that. So, we decided to go somewhere else. We've come here from the beginning, eaten a lot of tasty food & drinks, brought friends & family, and spent A LOT of money. So, we won't let one bad experience keep us from coming back. I like to think next time it'll be a better experience.

Best gin & tonic ever! Need I say more? Okay, I confess to having a bowl of salmon chowder with sliced artisan bread & buttered before we started drinking. After all we are responsible adult drinkers. Chowder was delicious; thick & tasty! Lots of salmon. Bread was crusty and good, warmed with enough melted butter! I ordered a tall gin & tonic. Gin is distilled on the premise. Really smooth! Sip it! It creeps up on you and after one drink I was feeling no pain! But I'm a lightweight, as they say. The night was still young so I had another. This one was a short. I'm not dumb enough to get intoxicated or act stupid. By the end of the evening the kitchen had closed and this place doesn't stay open late, but just as well for us older folks. This place is a bit pricey but with such good booze, I won't complain. We may not come here often, but we will definitely be back!

The food here has increased flavor & they have a lovely patio area. The menu is not large but again great flavors. The service was lacking and the add an automatic 20% gratuity which we tend to tip at least that if the service is good.

This is one of our favorite places for dinner and cocktails. Best cocktails in Everett, excellent food too.

Fantastic cocktails and food!! Cedar Gimlets (cedar sprig!!) and House Gin & Tonics (rosemary branch!!) Was seeking out a bar/restaurant with covered outdoor dining (weather forecast was for rain and 46 degrees--brr.) and was happy to find Bluewater Distilling. I read some reviews to try to figure out the outdoor dining situation (looked on the website and Facebook) and ended up calling. They promptly answered the phone call and answered my questions: - Yes, covered and uncovered areas for outdoor dining; - Yes, heaters and some tables with fire; - Yes, online menu (QR code) but order inside at the counter (we'll bring out the food); - No, No reservations, first come first serve. GREAT! And, thank you Kaitlin for responding to my inquisition with a very chipper attitude. I wanted to understand the protocols so our expectations were appropriate (and that we don't feel dumb trying to figure out what's going on). Non-pandemic, I'm not a fan of counter-ordering-for-dine-in, but what worked is that you can keep the tab open. When our server came out to light the table fire the server offered to take our order if we new what we wanted -- otherwise, come in and order. Also indicated that when they are bringing out drinks/food, they'll happily take re-orders. Not sure sure why the process has outdoor diners come in to settle the check (and we can avoid coming inside) but, that's in our groups skill set so we could manage. The 20% tip was fine. No one in our group had an issue with this and it made the check out process quicker. Plus -- if you can't fucking tip wait staff 20% during a pandemic, just consider take-out. nb. I was also able to purchase some pre-made cocktails to go.

My bestie and I mete here for happy hour. Free parking can be found in the parking lot. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Bluewater is an excellent place for those who enjoy spirits. I'm a wine and beer kinda gal so the crafty cocktails don't entice me. Indoors is open and chic with nice natural lighting. Happy Hour is offered Tuesday-Friday from 2pm-5pm. Food items are limited. Daily specials are offered and listed on the chalk board. I ordered a glass of Broadside Cab for $7 (hh) and my bestie ordered a glass of Alibi Amber for $4 (hh). We started out with the Charcuterie + Cheese plate for $10 (hh). We each ordered the Carnitas Verde for $20: pork, great northern white beans, carrots, poblano peppers, cotija cheese, verde salsa and cornbread. The flavor of this dish was tasty. We each would have preferred corn tortillas instead of the cornbread which we ended up wasting. Staff is friendly and efficient. Overall, Bluewater is a nice place to stop into and have a sip or two while waiting to be seated for food at Scuttlebutt.

A pleasant surprise. Nicely constructed dishes, decent service. Wonderful Bloody Mary's! Their shrimp appetizer is excellent and flavorful. Mixed green salad had a nice light vinaigrette and great pecorino cheese. Their fish tacos were solid and perfectly cooked and came with a nice handmade slaw. Mary's are exceptional and have a nice house made mix, that is heavy on the pickle juice and a nice heat, which I prefer. This place is worth a try. Check them out.

We actually got a recommendation from a different bar and it turned out to be really good. The thyme bandit (drink) was great. Getting a flight (3 half shots) is definitely the best if you want to try the infused vodkas but honestly you can pretty easily make some at home. A simple one you can try is combining 100 proof vodka that is low to medium quality (since the vodka takes in a lot of flavor the quality doesn't matter as much). Just cut up pears and fill them to the top of the mason jar, add one to two sticks of cinnamon and one clove. Then over the course of a week or two, flip them once a day and you should be set after a week. Honestly I have tried some of the other combinations but this is the best one and after a few weeks of infusing, they are pretty easy sipping vodkas (especially compared to the vodkas you start out with). And if you don't like sipping vodkas, add some apple martini mix for a cocktail.