Elliott Bay Brewing - Lake City

Elliot Bay Brewing is such a lovely neighborhood-pub atmosphere, with an excellent beer and food menu. With plentiful seating, you can be comfortable eating solo here without feeling like you’re taking up a table (they have a large and comfortable bar seating area), or dining with a small or a large group. I love going to EB year round, but especially in the winter, as the soft lighting and wooden interior gives a cozy vibe for the season. The staff are friendly and efficient. My only request would be to bring back the house made black bean burger! Death to pitiful frozen veggie burger patties!

One of the best pretzels appetizers I've ever had. The blackened salmon Cesar salad was excellent, the fish and chips were fried perfectly. Lots of fresh beer. Love this place can't wait to come back.

It’s great when I go in person but I got a pickup order this time and ordered 3 fish pieces and two came fried together, I had to pull apart and it ripped the breading off and exposed some unfinished batter. Not pleasant to taste but I’m not a person of waste so I’ll just throw it in the oven I guess. Not as convenient as I was hoping for after a long day at work. Picked it up very soon after it was scheduled ready as well and I live close so it was at least very fresh when I got home. But do regret paying $22 for this. Order number #110 Online

The tofu sandwich is why they earned five stars today. It was AMAZING! The hubs had nachos and those were solid as well. Good beer and cider selection-- lots of options. Barrel aged options too. Pickled veggies are delish! Good location, easy parking-- if fact the parking lot is quite large for the area. Service and seating area are all strengths. We were seated right away and our waiter was attentive. This is definitely a spot worth visiting!

I came here with my wife, and her mother. The menu is huge and the beer selection impressive. They have both booths and tables, and were busy when we came on a weekday night. I tried the philly cheese steak which was delicious, almost too large! I asked for veggies instead of fries and they brought me some tasty beans which I appreciated. My wife had the Reuben and fries and she said it was good, although it was not stacked as high as I normally see at other places. My mother in law had the taco salad which looked delicious and was massive (you could split this one). To be honest the beer is a big pedestrian, hence my score, and I don’t think they are competitive with other high end local craft brewers. Having said that the beer was okay and I would come back given the high quality of the food and the open atmosphere. Also, the parking in back is nice and the service was very good.

We eat here every time we visit our kids in Lake City. The food is always great. However, we want to throw out a special “Thank You” to Trig for taking excellent care of us. He was friendly without being overbearing, knowledgeable, and always right on time with just what we needed. Thanks Trig!

Service was really good here, it’s the first thing that comes to mind when describing this place. Prices were pretty average, just like any other restaurant. Chill vibes inside. My only complain is that the mozzarella sticks sucked. Lol. Parking is also super convenient!!!

TL:DR | 4/10 - Overall while decent the knowledge that the owners lobby to lower minimum wage for the food service is enough to sour the experience. Most of the food has a slight German bent which feels wrong to do with certain dishes. There is a great selection of beers and the space is wide open and well lit. It would be worth a trip if not for the above. This town has enough breweries to exercise your morals and miss this place.

I was in the area and ran into this place. Walking inside looks like a brewery. Plenty of seats and music playing. There some TV's hung up around the place if you wanna watch a game. You can wait to be seated or walk to the bar. I ordered the Luna Fish & Chips.....you have an option of a different side iif you like. Fish & Chips were good. Beer Batter and Fish taste good...and fries were good too. If you're in the area swing by.

We felt vaguely unwelcome the moment we stepped in. The host was busy and distracted. The place is a kind of charmless not quite sports bar. The server had no interest in making us feel like anything but a minor problem. When I mentioned we had an event to get to and wanted to order right away, we were messing things up for her process, apparently. Most of the food was solidly prepared, but the cole slaw was stale and almost without taste. The burger I ordered was delicious, but had so much sauce on it that from the first bite, my hand was covered in sauce, requiring mopping up with a napkin for each subsequent one. Given the price of the meal, I didn't need to be adopted into a family but I did not want to feel like my presence was a burden.

Came by with some friends to chill and have a beer during the day. We order the happy hour nachos and the calamari. The nachos were still crispy under all the toppings but the calamari were a little small for my liking and ended but more batter than calamari.

Great food, great brews! Lots of space at this venue. The menu is mostly bar food but a good variety of meat, seafood, and veg. The beer is all organic - a differentiator among breweries.

Service was great but sadly the lunch was disappointing and over priced. I write this review because I want Elliot Bay brewing to succeed. The hummus plate was beautifully done with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes but the hummus was bland and tasteless. The fried sweet potatoes and fish and chips were overly fried and stale. seems like the oil was old. I hope Elliot bay improves.

We came to Elliot Bay for a quick lunch yesterday at 1:30 PM. It was a very short and chill visit as we were in a rush. I ordered their calamari which had the best aioli sauce I have had with their rice lager. We were in and out of here within a half hour. We could have easily stayed longer had our plans allowed it. They have a generous parking lot in back, and their seating is spacious and comfortable. We had excellent service. I know this is shorter than my reviews usually are, so I will definitely be coming back so I have more to say :) rest assured, though that this was a home run!

The parking is in the back, so it can get confusing if not too familiar with area. Very varied food menu. Sizable portions. (I got a Cobb salad and it was huge! Mustard dressing was a little weird, but overall tasty. My partner got the Turkey Bacon Swiss sandwich and it was a lot (she added avacado). Overall she liked it.) Lots of in-house draft beer options. No complaints for my party of 6 when we came for dinner. (Also no wait for a 5pm arrival on a Saturday!) A little dim lighting inside, but it's a vibe. Will probably return.

Elliott Bay is always an exceptional experience. The staff is top tier, endless options for food including seasonal menus, and a superior selection of drinks. It is a wonderful location to enjoy a beer and watch the Seahawks game. I frequent this establishment and love to sit in the booth near the window to get a fresh look at the ambiance outside. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

What a fun environment the food is limited, but it's good. Service is good. There is ample parking and this is a place I would return to.

Great service, really subpar kitchen. Like, really subpar food. They just recycle their sauces and flavors for different dishes. The dishes are all mediocre but not actually good. If you want bland food, go for it.

The food was good, especially the big pretzel that came with two dipping sauces. It was very fresh and had that lovely crunchy salt on the top. We also got the peach kuchen dessert, which was just ok; wouldn't order that again. However, their blueberry lemonade is absolutely scrumptious! Our waiter was very friendly, helpful, and efficient. I wish I could remember his name... He was young with a beard I believe and dark hair. The restaurant itself is very large, and there is a lower level where they apparently have live music and such on occasion. Pretty good size parking lot in back too. I really enjoyed it and we are definitely planning on going back!

Came here for a late lunch and sat at the bar. It was on the empty side. Bartender #1 was wonderful, patient, and friendly. Bartender #2 acted like no one should ever dare sit at the bar. The beers were good and there was plenty to choose from. The menu was decently plentiful. My salad was large, good, and filling. There is a good sized parking lot in the rear, which makes parking easy. The general vibe and ambiance was nice - laidback, etc.

My husband and 2 daughters stopped in here for lunch. The parking lot is pretty big and so is the restaurant. We were there about 2:30 and got sat right away. The host that sat us would have rather been anywhere but working. He didn't say one word to us besides "how many?". Our server came to the table right away and took our drink order which was a peach Italian soda, raspberry Italian soda, blueberry ice tea, and a peach ice tea, and we also ordered a half order of nachos. The drinks we got were 2 blueberry italian sodas, a raspberry one, and a peach ice tea. We didn't want to make a big deal about it so we just drank what was brought to us. We ordered the BLAT, the Reuben, the Spicey chicken sandwich from their specials menu, and the fish n chips. The food was mostly alright. The Spicey chicken sandwich came out really over cooked and was tough. The fries were good - bigger than McDonald fries smaller than steak fries. The place is big and open. It's kid and family friendly. We were there when there was a total of 4 other tables seated. They have an outdoor area which is nice. I gave this place a 3 because it's not the worse and not the best place. It's just in the middle in my opinion. I won't go out of my way to go back but would go there if friends wanted to meet for dinner there.

Amazing food, amazing beer, and our server was great! I'm so glad we stopped in. It was a busy evening but we never felt like we were forgotten. I never knew the brewery was here but totally look forward to visiting again!

Great service, clean establishment, price point is perfect (think Red Robin pricing), delicious food and beers! They've changed their menu and now it's so difficult to decide. Looks like we shall try something new each time! Oh, they also have family entertainment some evenings.

This is a review to cancel out Emily's review 6 hours ago. Lake city is very hard to survive because there is not a lot of people wanting to provide good food in this neighborhood. I've been to Elliot bay a few times. Even though the food was not extraordinary, it's nice to have a place like this in the neighborhood. it is very hard to do business here in Lake City. Outside of Toyoda and 2C, the rest are just not that great. so it's nice to have a Elliot Bay. And the complaint is correct: restaurants and small businesses are shutting down across the city so I appreciate that Elliot bay is hanging in there

Such a cool place! I wasn't expecting it to be so large inside. The menu also had so many delicious items to choose from - I got the jambalaya and it was great. The service was top tier as well - food and drinks came out quick and the people working there were very nice.

I had to set up a meeting on a legal matter and chose this restaurant as it was centrally located to all parties. I arrived first and shortly after my arrival I informed the other party would be late. So I ordered some lunch. My server was Cari J. She was kind and attentive. I ordered fish & chips, they were hot and tasty. Your average fish & chips. As I finished up my meal my other party had not yet arrived. Cari J removed my plate asked if I needed anything else and I declined. I patiently sat and waited for my other party. After about 30 min she stopped by again and I asked for my tab. I mentioned I was waiting for someone. At this point I had been here less than 90 min. I got up from the table to use the ladies room. Leaving behind on the table my legal folder, sunglasses and water. I was gone less than six minutes and upon my return to my table to my surprise my things were gone! I stood there shocked. The manager quickly rushed over with them claiming "someone" had just gave them to him. I was appalled as the documents were personal. I had left my sunglasses on top of the file with my water. The server claimed she thought I had left them. But I was gone for just a moment I told her. IMO she wanted the table so she removed my things from it. The restaurant was not busy. I just happened to be occupying a booth at a window. But there were quite a few booths so I'm not sure what could possibly be the reason for her to remove my personal items. The manager apologized and stopped by again and asked if all was well. I looked on line for another restaurant and left.

Went in on a hot day to miss cooking and heating up the house. There is a big parking lot in the back and also street parking in the front. We had friends with us and they had big tables for us. We had flights of beer and they were delicious. The sandwiches were huge (only one person finished theirs) and the kids loved the fish and chips. Service was good and it was a lovely cool temperature indoors.

Came in for a quick beer and had a lovely experience at the bar top with Derek being our bartender! I asked for a flight his choice and he gave me a great array of styles! Also had a cider. He was very friendly and efficient will be back again!

Food and service has gone down hill. Figures why the place was a ghost town! Nachos were stale Burger was dry Server was arrogant and never checked in until plates were empty and couldn't be bothered by having two table when tried to flag him down.

The food was absolutely amazing--huge compliments to the chef! Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the meal. Our party of five had our order taken, but after the food was delivered, no one checked in on us at all. We weren't asked how everything was, refill in drinks, or if we needed anything. One appetizer we ordered never arrived, and by the time our entrees came, we had to ask for it to be canceled.

Met up with some friends one evening for some drinks and burgers. We ordered the No Doubt Stout burger and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich - both served with a heaping portion of fries. The spicy chicken sandwich was good, but not the best I've ever had - I'd say it probably looks a bit better than it tastes, but it could easily have been the piece of chicken that I got. It was thin and on the dry side, but the pickles and aioli helped bring some flavor into it so I ate the whole thing anyways. The staff were friendly, especially the host up front who checked in with me a few times while I waited for my friends to show up - I wasn't sure how many were coming so I didn't want to get seated right away in case I ended up taking a table that was bigger than we needed. Great place for small groups! Can be noisy when crowded, but overall a good place for dinner/drinks.

Service was quick. Food was decent Beer was good. Weird way to make patrons pay in back patio... guess I am getting old. **This was at paddy's day review ( and not busy...)

I'm personally speaking for the SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH here. I've never eaten at the actual restaurant and this review is based on takeout. LOCATION & PARKING // It's on Lake City Way and there is a ton of parking in the back. Parking won't even be an issue here. FOOD // I always get the SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH with fries and chipotle sauce. The piece of chicken is BIG and they give you a ton of fries. You know when you get a side of fries but they never give you enough? Elliot Bay does not do that. In fact, you may get full before you even finish all your fries. The chicken is super crispy and the bread is nice and toasted. I cannot recommend it enough. OVERALL // 5 stars I love their spicy chicken sandwich here! My favorite is to take it to-go and head to Hellbent down the street.

We luckily came on their 12th Birthday and they had a special menu with these delicious Crab Cakes. The Chipotle aoili that went with them was some of the best we have had. If they ever have the opportunity to bring those back we would love to come and get them!

Great food and service! One of our fave places in Seattle. We have rented out the basement for a party and it was perfect!

Great happy hour menu, had a lot of options and the sliders were fantastic. I loved how you could get a "taster" of their soups, it's a col idea and allows for you to try before you buy. We set out in the patio, QR order only.

Beer = 5, food = 2, average = 3.5, rounding to 4 due to how much I like beer in general. So I was in town conducting a teacher training, and my brother and his wife joined me from Vancouver, WA. We were looking for a nice place for dinner. Staying near SEATAC = not many choices except for hotel restaurants (meh). So we search for brew pubs and BAM! Elliott City. So off we go! The Riot Ale was yummy. Not too hoppy, and not piney. E.L.F. Dark Lager was as described - eclectic and hard to define. But drinkable and generally refreshing. I had the fried calamari. Overdone, rubbery, and old grease. Nearly inedible. The family had other meh items. Would not recommend ordering food there, or at least what I had. The beer, though? It's a keeper.

Delicious fish and chips both regular and in tacos. We switched the regular fries to sweet potato fries, really good. I had two of their house beers, the Gateway Amber Ale and the Luna Weizen both delicious. My wife had the Blackberry Cider, she enjoyed it. Good wait staff, courteous and attentive!

Delicious food, from burgers to taco salad...excellent fish and chips. Service is friendly and attentive. They have a good-sized parking lot, easy to access. Highly recommend

It saddens me how far Elliott Bay has fallen in their food department. My last few visits over the past year have ranged from meh to disappointing. Their beers are still great, and I love that you can build your own cider flight. For me, Elliott Bay will be reserved for drinks & apps and/or happy hour only.

Great atmosphere to watch a game. Spacious with a lot of screens and beers on tap. Their specials menu was solid too with poke and mahi mahi offerings. I ordered the North Atlantic Haze and the Blackened mahi mahi sandwich with fries and tart ear. My partner got the green goddess and the kids got a cheeseburger and grilled cheese off the kids menu. Post meal analysis: everything was delicious! Friendly attentive staff. Highly recommend for lunch.

What a great place! So many great beers to try and lots of yummy apps! We loved the mashing pumpkin beer and boat beers, had to grab some 6 packs to go! Very friendly staff as well

A great casual restaurant in the heart of Lake City. They have an enviable selection of microbrews that rotate on a regular basis. Was told that they have regular live bands on Thursdays. The food is great pub fare that is cooked and presented well.

Best clam chowder I've had in Seattle, and that's huge! Bloody Mary wasn't too bad either if that's your thing, and love the mimosa's! And plenty of beer to choose from!(: They're pretty attentive when it comes to timeliness of service, and they're friendly. They have a decently big area, so there's plenty of seating, either at the bar or just indoor dining seating. It just feels very open, and they have two entrances. So for me, this place is perfect for brunch with friends/family, or if you just want some delicious Ahi tacos and a drink, while catching up on your podcast or E.c.t!( : ~

Drinks and service were great but food could be better. We were seated quickly and the server was always attentive when we needed more drinks or food. Good happy hour deals on drinks and we really enjoyed the happy hour nachos. We weren't overly impressed with our entrees- the spicy chicken sandwich was a bit bland and not spicy and the green goddess salad tasted off (might have just been the dressing) and noticed some brown lettuce. We'll be back for happy hour!

Best Fish and Chips ever!!! Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The burger was awesome too with great flavor. They have a great selection of beer with great customer service. Ambiance was chill and inviting. All around good spot for great food and beers. Cheers.

Me and my boyfriend absolutely love Elliot Bay. The beer is some of the best in seattle with the oatmeal stout being my favorite. It is easy to find good beer in seattle, but hard to find good beer and food which Elliot bay has. The chicken burger is one of my boyfriend's favorites in the area. 5/5 would recommend to anyone who find their way up in Lake City. Service is great - fast and friendly. Ambiance is lively and sport bar vibes.

Food is bland. I've never been too impressed, my mom likes it. Service has always been friendly though.

Happy hour review: We got a bunch of foods here like the cheapsburger, quesadillas, a sandwich, nachos, and fries. Honestly, a lot of the food seemed like low grade store bought stuff that you bring to a labor day barbeque, especially the cheapsburger. I get that's what the burger is called but I mean it's 6 bucks. On a brighter note, the fries and some chipotle aioli sauce hit the spot. Can't complain about the beer either!

This is a good neighborhood place. The food and beer are good and it's reasonably priced. Their burgers are some of the better ones around.

Elliott bay Pub house is freaking awesome! And here are some reasons why! 1. The have an assortments of different beers and I have tried most on the list and I can whole heartedly say that they are pretty good. 2. They're good is also pretty good especially on during their happy hour. 3. It's quite spacious and have outdoor and indoor door seating and dogs are allowed, but only outside which is fare. 4. Pretty decent atmosphere there but I've only gone during the work week but always see that the parking lot filled up during the weekend. Also workers are very polite and awesome. Overall pretty good eats and great selection of beer, I have come here many times now and plan on many more trips back to Elliot bay!

Great food. Had HS Reunion there and it was a fun atmosphere to mingle and catch up with old friends. Parking on site.

Elliott Bay is a roomy place with comfortable booths with TV's placed so everyone can see. Our server was great and the food came quickly. The spicy chicken sandwiches were superb, the chicken tenders were juicy and the steak salad had the juiciest, tastiest steak I've had in a while. A good selection of beers. All around a nice place to go with friends.

Elliot Bay on Lake City has been a favorite for our family since it opened! When we wanted a casual place for an extended family get-together to celebrate the life of our beloved Papa/husband/brother, Elliot Bay was quick to assist us. We used the Brewer's room which gave us our own space and pre-ordered platters. The food was beautifully presented on wooden boards in generous portions, and was delicious as always. Will, James and Cole took individual drink orders and were attentive throughout our event. Thanks for taking such great care of us, and we'll be back soon!

Blacked salmon Caesar salad was perfectly perfect !! Highly recommend. Great staff. Prompt food for a good price. For a brewery they have lots of healthy choices in addition to pub grub. Love this place.

Came in on a Saturday night to grab a bite in between shopping. The was our first time here. The place is really big and clean. They have the covid thing down and have their tables spaced it looks like more than 6 feet. Service was wonderful, our food came out super fast and they were attentive on refills (I don't know why refills bugs ppl so much, but they were on it). My wife had the hazy ipa, I tried it and it was really good (they are a brewery). The food was also pretty good. I ordered the turkey sandwich, the 4 star review comes from being a little light on the turkey. The turkey to bread ratio was a little off :-) The flavor was great, and the sweet potato fries were delish! My wife got the bbq burger and loved it! Great spot to come watch sports games! We will certainly be back!

The food was great! I got the No Doubt Stout bbq burger and seasoned fries, it was delicious. I'd order it again! The service was just right and our food came out pretty quickly! Kudos to the chefs, even for a Saturday! Their Organic North Atlantic Haze was a nice touch to my meal but nothing to brag about. I'd probably try something different in hopes to find a beer I like better here next time. Overall, I'll be back!