Phinney Station

"Phinney Station is a double-decker astroturf playpen that sprouted up from an old auto repair shop. It's a good place to slurp pristine, milkshake-thick frosé slushies, rum-heavy blue hawaiians, and alcohol-free watermelon coolers. They also have an on-site food truck making great snacks like crackly fish tacos, fries dressed with queso fresco-blasted bulgogi beef and sriracha aioli, and pulled pork quesadillas. Grab your booze and food, then linger for an indeterminate amount of time at a marble table out in front or on the second-story rooftop. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"Phinney Ridge’s patio situation used to be all wimpy decks and sidewalk sets. Then, this double-decker astroturf oasis sprouted up from an old auto repair shop. Here, you can slurp pristine milkshake-thick slushies like sweet pink frosé, rum-spiked blue hawaiians, and alcohol-free watermelon coolers. Then, all that’s left to do is linger for an indeterminate amount of time at a marble table out in front or on the second-story rooftop arcade. And while the bar is pretty low for any ol’ Seattle food truck, their on-site cart surpasses expectations, with great munchies like crackly fish tacos, fries dressed with queso fresco-blasted bulgogi beef and sriracha aioli, and pulled pork quesadillas brightened by caramelized onions and guacamole. Essentially, consider Phinney Station a North Seattle alternative to Citizen. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"The same folks who have blessed us with sake margarita slushies at Ridgewood Bottle & Tap have turned an old gas station and auto body shop into a neighborhood taphouse. And while Phinney Station has odes to the former business, they won't be doing oil changes. Instead, look for snacks like bulgogi fries and chicken quesadillas, frozen drinks courtesy of the Frostē Bar, and a rooftop deck.  We tried Phinney Station and added it to the Hit List. Read our thoughts here." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"Formerly sleepy Phinney Ridge is having a moment thanks to a flurry of openings post-pandemic. Now, it sees one of the largest new bars to open in Seattle in years. Following the long-awaited transformation of an old auto repair shop into a bar and event space, Phinney Station caters to all kinds of clientele. The lawn and picnic tables are ideal for board games and family hangouts (the venue is kid- and dog-friendly), while the upper deck and interior Frostē Bar have more of a club vibe. But don’t think it’s all just for show — the cocktails here are genuinely good." - Brianna Gunter

"Phinney Ridge’s patio situation used to be all wimpy decks and sidewalk sets. Then, this double-decker astroturf playpen sprouted up from an old auto repair shop. It's a good place to slurp pristine, milkshake-thick frosé slushies, rum-heavy blue hawaiians, and alcohol-free watermelon coolers. They also have an on-site food truck making crackly fish tacos, fries dressed with queso fresco-blasted bulgogi beef and sriracha aioli, and pulled pork quesadillas brightened by caramelized onions and guacamole—each worth ordering. Grab your booze and snacks, then linger for an indeterminate amount of time at a marble table out in front or on the second-story rooftop. Essentially, consider Phinney Station a North Seattle alternative to Citizen." - Aimee Rizzo