Sand Point Grill

Great little local find. Hubby and I both ordered meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Definitely comfort food and delicious! Cozy atmosphere, but also bustling and lively! Tanner our server was excellent in every way! If you go you won’t be disappointed! Sorry I gobbled down my delicious meatloaf so fast I forgot to take a picture. 🫤 The pumpkin pie was great! Thank you SPB&G…We will be back soon!

We love this place. The employees are great and the owner takes a personal interest in the patrons. Give them a try, great comfort food, and kid friendly.

Dined here for 20+ years with family. Haven’t been in a while. Service is always friendly but now almost a little too casual. Steak salad, which I used to love, showed up with the thinnest strips of meat I’ve ever had on a salad and didn’t taste like steak. No avocados available for nachos or taco bowl. Disappointed.

Lost its quality over the years. One person in our party had slightly undercooked food. The bread plate is five dollars for a couple inches of thin baguette sliced up, a shameful overcharge for what is provided. Took fifteen minutes to get my cocktail-- even though bar was empty the server said the bar was backup and thus the delay. Fried chicken was good as usual, but the other entrees and sides were not memorable. Good memories, but I'll dine elsewhere going forward.

Super good!!! Great food, atmosphere and service!!! Fish & chips were amazing!!!

I really enjoyed the customer service from the very beginning. Service helped us all to order drinks and food, being able to provide great recommendations for any taste. I greatly enjoyed my salmon special, the vegetables complimented the white rice and lemon tang so well!

Totally nailed the local neighborhood grill vibe and delivery. Staff was pleasant and place has cute bistro style decoration. They have vegetarian options which is great. Focused menu with unique items.

What a fantastic surprise! Could not believe that on UW graduation weekend, this place wasn't packed! We had a chicken sandwich, a burger and the steak mac and cheese... O...M...G!!! We kept sharing and arguing who had the best meal! They have a full bar (but personally, I would recommend their iced tea). Extremely clean, comfortable seats, even cloth napkins! The atmosphere was relaxed and service was attentive but not intrusive. We then treated ourselves to desserts... do yourself a favor and indulge in a slice of key lime pie or the bread pudding - homemade and remarkable! This place is a gem and should be jam packed! Great food, service and atmosphere! Support this local business. You won't be sorry!

Oh man, how was this place empty when we got there. Odd time of day and day of week maybe, but the food was consistently excellent and the staff attentive and friendly. Loved the Reuben. It had a healthy amount of meat and balanced sauce and sauerkrout . Fries were crisp and fluffy, well salted and great for some mustard or ketchup dipping. Usually when you ask for anchovies at a restaurant you get one or two weak ones, or they are super boney. Here we got a whole school topping the salad, big and with the best soft bones so you just eat them up. Great salad. It's been a while so I can't talk to the other dishes as well but I know we left there with all four of us excited to come back for more.

After nearly 20 years of coming here (through multiple ownership changes) we've decided it's time to stop trying to recapture the wonderful experiences we once had. Unfortunately, the quality has declined to the point where it no longer feels worth the effort. The food is now significantly overpriced for what you get. Service is generally friendly, but inconsistent. One visit about six months ago stands out: we waited over 10 minutes after being seated with no acknowledgment, and eventually walked out. It wasn't even busy. Most recently, we were seated near the window when someone came in and asked to watch the baseball game. The staff turned the bar TV volume up so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. While we understand it's a sports-friendly environment, that level of noise didn't match the pricing or atmosphere we expected. Sports bars don't usually serve burgers that cost $26. We could have moved, but didn't anticipate such a dramatic change for one patron. We're grateful for the great memories over the years, but it's clear the experience has shifted, and not in a direction that works for us anymore.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could! I have walked by this restaurant many times and not taken much notice. Today was my first visit and I was very impressed. Service was excellent and friendly. (Thank you Cassie!). We had the beet salad with pistachios, feta, and fresh baby lettuce. It was yummy and beautiful and delicious. We also ordered fresh bread made by the Macrina bakery, and the soup of the day, a creamy outstanding poblano. The atmosphere was classy and quiet. Highly recommend!

They permit me to set the record straight. I was born in 1961. I worked my way from dishwasher to kitchen manager in 30 years. I can say that the Sandpoint Grill has got their shit together. During my dishwashing retirement phase, I saw everything that goes on in the kitchen. Is is normally crew, but one that is truly gather that make sure that the food goes out right on tight, as look as the better than the menu describes so that your dinner experience is entirely memorable. No, I do not work for them, but I did, and I can assure you that your dedication to a perfect meal is presentable and very delicious, having taken the time to make sure your enjoyable is picture perfect as it can he can be. Only open five hours a night, this is the "Place above" at you and your date are looking for, for a wonderful memorable night out that will long past memory years. I was glad to be a part of it.

Great restaurant. Food was wonderful. Was a great retreat while spending a lot of time at the Children's Hospital

Have been coming here for 20+ years. Haven't been in a while. Service is always friendly but now almost a little too casual. Steak salad, which I used to love, showed up with the thinnest strips of meat I've ever had on a salad and didn't taste like quality steak. No avocados available for nachos or taco bowl. Disappointed.

Cozy, neighborhood place. Not fine dining, but it is a comfortable and welcoming restaurant with something on the menu for everyone. Portions are generous and tasty! I loved the red sauce on the meatloaf, and the maple old fashioned was a great accompaniment. Also highly recommend the apple bake for dessert. Yum!! Service was friendly and fast too. Would recommend and return!

Neighborhood restaurant. Easy parking. Amazing service. One of the best Rueben's in town!!

So many delicious dinner items. Friendly staff and friendly owner. Try the fried chicken sandwich and cauliflower wings!

Food was very good, had a nice evening here. Service was a little slow at the beginning but they were very friendly. Overall a good experience would definitely go back.

When I want to have a nice low key atmosphere , relax and enjoy and cocktail and enjoy dinner, this is one of my "go to" restaurants. Staff is very nice, bartender is great, they really add that personal touch while you are there. We have enjoyed many meals here from there fabulous linguini, fish and chips, superb reuben, and oh those potato skins and more! if you want some good comfort meals, I recommend stopping in. They have limited hours and can get quite busy but we have always been able to get a table. Love having this restaurant in the neighborhood!

Stopped in on a rainy Friday night. The maple syrup Old Fashioned started the meal off perfectly, along with the friendly service. Chill, family friendly vibe, good food at reasonable prices. The serving sizes (SW fried chicken salad, Rueben) were just right- and what a treat to see potato skins on the menu! Will be back soon!

Great vibe. Grubbin' menu. Good service. Parking is a little tough though.

We tried Sand Point Grill last week for dinner and we're very disappointed. I hope it was just an off night! Food: * Potato skins were delicious (5/5) * Chicken sandwich was ok, nothing special (3.5/5) * Lamb bolognese was terrible (1/5) - prominent flavors were bread and carrots. I think they might have changed the chef or recipe, but it's pretty bad. Pasta was cooke well, but I couldn't taste the lamb and it had no discernible tomato for a "tomato sauce". Avoid this dish! Drinks: Mediocre. My husband ordered the old fashioned (not well balanced - way too sweet) and then a gin & tonic (meh) Service: Pretty sure our waitress was in training, she was really nice but made a lot mistakes... including delivering our food to the wrong table. Unfortunately I'm not sure we will come back, but maybe for the HH and those potato skins. I really hope they can turn things around!

Best nachos in town. I can't explain it except to say they've hit it. Order them and see for yourself. Yum.

Lovely gastro pub with a neighborhood feel. I went with a couple of buddies looking for something simple with a full bar. They have a great selection of super yummy food, on-point, quick and friendly service, and a clean and open vibe. I do recommend the wagyu sliders and potato skins. Otherwise, you can't go wrong. Food for any occasion, lunch, dinner, family, business, etc.

Yum! A neighbor had recommended this restaurant to me a couple of years ago and I kind of forgot about it. Thankfully I remembered and was able to try it out this week! I got here just after 5pm before the dinner rush and tried their Stoup porter (amazing!) as well as the soup of the day (a bunch of veggies pureed with a sort of curry apple flavor and a drizzle of truffle oil. I was nice and satiated by the time my friend arrived to join me. We shared the bruschetta (unique take on this traditional appetizer!) I loved the pomegranate and goat cheese. We also shared the quicos (large corn nuts) dish and enjoyed those very much. For dinner I had the fish tacos but opted to go without the flour tortillas in favor of greens. It ended up being a nice ahi salad - perfect! I tasted the chicken penne pasta dish my friend ordered and it was delightful as well. We finished the meal with the gelatiamo ice cream in cookies and cream and almond flavors (comes with molasses cookies baked fresh and delicious!) Great customer service and lovely dining setting. Looking forward to future visits to this lovely establishment! Parking is available in the City People lot or along Sand Point Way.

We used to be huge fans of Sand Point Grill, dining there at least twice a month. However after it was sold, we were disappointed in the way the new owners managed it so we stopped going. Last month we saw that it was under new management so we stopped by. We were happy with the food, drinks, and service . We went a couple of more times and had the same positive experience. Last night, however, we were disappointed that we received the same attitude as the previous owner. It was not a full night (the place was less than half full) but we had to follow up on a second order of beer (after waiting 15 minutes) and then 30 minutes after we had placed our food order, we were told that the order had not gone through. This was almost exactly the same situation that happened to us before. Just as before, we also noticed that none of the other customers seemed to be having the same issue. We will not be returning.

Nice, quiet, and cozy neighborhood restaurant. Perfect for weekend date nights or dinner with friends. We tried them out for dinner and found both the food and service were excellent. Reservations were fairly easy through Open Table. The restaurant is on Sand Point Way and there's both street and private lot parking available. There was no wait time and we were immediately seated upon arrival. The menu looked very promising. We started with a round of cocktails and I ordered the maple walnut old fashioned. We ordered the meat and cheese board for our appetizer. For the entrees, we ordered the cioppino and buttermilk fried chicken. The meat and cheese tray was interesting. There were not a lot of meats or cheeses, however an abundance of quicos (giant fried corn kernels). The cioppino was tasty and had a generous amount of fresh fish. The buttermilk chicken was my favorite. It was fried to perfection and served on top of mashed potatoes with a side of haricot vert. Needless to say both dishes were filling and we forgot to leave room for dessert. The staff were prompt, personable, and consistently checked in on our meal. I would not hesitate to return to this restaurant.

Happy hour dining totally the best (pricey o/w). Great service and ambient noise low enough that you can have conversations at a comfortable level.

Raving about the SAND POINT GRILL! The pork chop in sweet marsala sauce was out of this world and I can't stop thinking about it! My neighbor had the Churrasco steak that was prepared perfectly. We begin with the smoked salmon spread with olive tapenade which would have been worth the trip all on its own, followed by Caesar salads that would rival the most authentic of italian restaurants! Mine was a BBT (added bacon, Beecher's cheddar and tomato), and now I'm afraid I can never go back to a plain old Caesar again. The crème brûlée, my favorite dessert, was probably one of the best I've ever had. This little restaurant goes above and beyond in the quality food department, and their service was equally outstanding. Topped off with great cocktails and Seattle-trivia artwork that had us skipping down memory lane, it's safe to say I can't wait to go back!

We're back!!! There was a period of time when Sand Point Grill fell out of favor for us. It was a frequent weekend dinner destination but several years ago it went downhill and we stopped going. We decided to give them a try a few months ago and now it's back to "dinner twice a month" status. It's under new ownership, new management and a new chef but the menu has many old favorites. Especially good is the fried chicken and the ribeye steak. Cassie is an excellent bartender and Nissi is an excellent server. And they have a GREAT Happy Hour every day from 4-6.

I used to come here all the time and the food and service were great. I thought a night out on my own would compensate for the lousy weather we keep having. When I arrived the restaurant was empty but a gentleman came out, brought me water and a menu. I ordered a beer which he served and then disappeared. After a half hour he had not appeared so I got up and asked him for my check. There were three other employees sitting near him. I said that I had felt abandon and he remarked did I think he was going to keep me company? No I responded. He then said that he had a lot of work to do. I handed him my credit card and he then said he would not charge me for the beer. Over the years I have learned that you get horrible service when a restaurant isn't busy.

Been coming to this place with my boyfriend almost weekly. It is so yummy. We have had everything from the steak salad (HIGHLY recommend) to the rib nights. We love everything. We have had great service as well, with the owner there almost every night. It's so great to see a business someone is proud of. We got the salmon special tonight (pictured) and boyfriend got the ribs again. Another great night. Definitely recommend finishing the night with the apple crumble. Simply delicious and worth it everytime.

I've been here three times in the past three weeks. Mainly because there were few places around with a decent happy hour nearby. But then I started craving the fries that come with the happy hour burger ($12). Their fries are soooooooo crave-worthy. And the burger has... wait for it... crispy bacon on it! Incredibly nice staff. Mostly went with small groups but once arrived with 9 people and they were more than accommodating. Whoever is the server for the HH section on Saturdays... is a true gem! I had fun with their rotating tap and had some delicious IPAs.

A small restaurant in a mini-strip mall in Sand Point ... the Caesar salad had a nice bite to it, and the fresh anchovies were great. The bread was bland (low quality Italian). The service was friendly and fast. If you're in the neighborhood and need a bite, not bad. Don't make a special trip though.

Super disappointing. Ordered off of Postmates and the beet salad ($15!!) was literally 4 small pieces of lettuce and maybe 10 beet chunks, the fries were stale, half the green beans were not cooked, the other half burnt. Super disappointing and definitely not worth the money.

Cute and cozy neighborhood restaurant. Fantastic potato skins. Good entrees overall. Friendly staff.

What a gem ! The food is really good with some international touch to a neighborhood restaurant menu. The staff was incredible and the price was quite decent. We will certainly come back.

Went here for happy hour and we were very impressed. Their mussels were probably the best mussels we've ever had - well cooked, tender, and had great seafood and garlic flavor. We also ate their schnitzel sandwich which was good as well. Nicely cooked and very crispy schnitzel. Price is reasonable and a really cute local restaurant feel that I really appreciate. Service was also on point. I just wish their beer selection was larger. I've had the regular menu before and the risotto is super amazing. Definitely a must try.

Change is inevitable. And it has come to the Sand Point Grill under a new owner. The place is still very popular- there are few neighborhood places like it. But now profit, it seems, has become dominant. Drinks are pricier and smaller, not everyone's concern I realize. Many of the friendly staff remain, but they seem more driven. The restaurant business is tough, I realize, but I mourn the more relaxed atmosphere, and of course the bargain drink prices.

Why did it take me so long to find this wonderful, casual yet sophisticated neighborhood restaurant? Their thoughtful and honest menu has something great for every occasion while protein features prominently (i.e., good value!) both on the vegetarian, fish and carnivore side of the equation if I'm saying that correctly. I can't decide which I like best, the natural, roasted pork chop, the grass-fed beef and lamb fettucini or the fried chicken. Paraphrasing a well known comedian, I don't know what they did with that chicken, but it's (beyond) delicious. Anyway, I haven't even had everything on the menu yet and already I have some favorites. Bar area with TV, limited window seating, high tables, regular tables. Street parking. Average noise level. Good for romantic dining and for families with a limited number of kids in tow. Nice draft and bottled beer selection including a local Kilt Lifter; very good wine list. Highly recommended.

Big fan of the food, but good luck getting them to answer the phone for a to-go order.

Picked up dinner for myself and my daughter, who is a patient at Seattle Children's. The food was ***delicious***, and they went above and beyond sending a to-go creme brûlée for a teenager who isn't allowed to leave the hospital. Thank you!!!

I came here for Happy Hour though I wasn't particularly hungry. I ordered a couple of bottled beers for $2 each and a snack plate for $2 off their bar menu price. It came with an assortment of olives, salami, breadsticks, savory cornbread, and nuts. It was satisfying to be able to pick at little things here and there while sipping down some cold beers and enjoying good conversation. Service was great and our server/bartender was very friendly and attentive. I wasn't blown away by their Happy Hour selection though it did seem that a few of the items looked worth the trip. Overall, I think there are better happy hour options in the area. I did hear their regular menu was pretty tasty though. Maybe I'll come back for dinner!

Horrible customer service, when I called to talked to the manager, the person I was taking too wasn't taking me serious and referred to me as "that kid" in the restaurant. The manager also never called me back so if you appreciate kind and patient people, don't come here!

Went here for our anniversary dinner this evening. Didn't know quite what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised with the restaurant & the food. Hubby had an excellent Vodka Martini & I had a yummy Manhattan. We split the special appie of the day, a razor clam fritter. $10 for 4 pieces that were overcooked and left me disappointed. But it got much better when our entrees arrived. I had the delicious fried chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy & spring veggie saute. Would definitely order it again. Honey had the Caesar Salad with White Anchovies and the Mussels. Both were great. Make sure to ask for bread, it's good stuff, not fluff.

My girl works close to here and was needing a cocktail and an early dinner after work. Arrived around 6 and the front bar was crackin. Sadly happy hour drinks didn't extend to the dining room which accounts for a half star gone. Our sever was super sweet. The mussels were incredible. My sausage was over cooked the goat cheese purée was incredible. The fish tacos app was enough for dinner but the black been were so watery that we drained them and changed plates. The fish was also over cooked. Spinach salad was large. Portions were large in general. While his place was fine, I probably won't be back. Pretty boring and nothing special.

There are not too many dining options in our neighborhood, so we come to Sand Point Grill at least once a week. Food is good and service is not bad too. But here is the thing I want to let management know. Yesterday we came around 7:25 - 7:30, and the waitress informed us that they stop sitting people around this time, even though the restaurant closes at 8. There were at least 4 groups of 3-4 people who tried to get a table at that time. I used to work in the restaurants and all of them welcomed customers until closing time. I am have never experienced anything like this before. So they open at 4 and close by 7:30. You have 3.5 hours to get a table and try the food here

I'm so glad Sand Point Grill is operating during COVID-19. They have the best burger in Seattle

The change in ownership at the restaurant has not been good. An entirely new menu and it's a completely different staff, environment and culture. Food is adequate, and the wait staff was mediocre but the set menus were uninteresting and the push from the wait staff was offensive. Any typical weeknight the restaurant would have been packed with families and friends. Now, barely a third of the restaurant was filled. We won't be back.

We had take out hamburgers and fried tonight from SPG and they were delicious, and their usual great fries, too. Would highly recommend you support them during this difficult time.

Since I cannot go out much due to health reasons, I rely on Uber Eats for much of my food deliveries. I saw Sand Point Grill was listed as a top eat and I live in the neighborhood so I thought "let's do it." I gotta thank all the Yelpers because they sang praises for the burger and IT. DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT! It was still perfect when it got to my house and it was literally heaven. I scarfed it up so fast! The fries were also delicious and I tried the potato skins - so good. Delivery was perfect for my order and I will be back for that craveable burger!!!

Great cozy local restaurant that has a changing menu seasonally with great tasty food. It is one of my favorite restaurant that I always like to go. The environment feels intimate and relaxed. Well packed place but barely need to wait for an open table.

Small restaurant that gives off that neighborhood vibe. Regulars were sitting at the bar when we walked in. We had some great sliders to open up. My friends had the pork chops and the oxtail pasta, while I had to try the fried chicken. Solid, but not outstanding. What did surprise me was that they havd a special of foie gras. I wasn't expecting that. The bartender was pretty friendly, but the rest of the staff seemed to be going through the motions. Maybe it was because we weren't regulars. It's maybe a place to sidle up to grab a beverage and some bar food if you're in the area.

We ate dinner here last night with our 18 month old and parents/in-laws, and they could not have been more wonderful to our son (and all of us). They had the table all set for our reservation along with the high chair, and when we sat down, brought over some Curious George board books for him to flip through, along with some cut up fruit and avocado. Not only that, but they were super warm and friendly with him and all of us the entire meal. The service was above-and-beyond. The food was delicious. I had the cioppino, and we ordered some mussels for the table. Both were great. Strong drinks, and a good beer selection as well, and a good selection of entrees for vegetarians. The dinner was before a big surgery for one of our family members, so the kindness of the staff was appreciated more than they likely knew. We live in the neighborhood and will absolutely be going back soon.

This place is an absolute gem! The staff and food are the best. Don't make it by nearly enough.

This is one of those places that you wish was around the corner from your own house. Great bar, great food, good atmosphere as well as good service from nice people. Go, if you are thinking about it

I've done two carry-outs in the last week, and the food and service have been amazing. The best salad is one of the best beet salads I've ever had, with red AND golden beets! The potato skins were an updated version and were tasty, crispy, and the dipping sauce complimented them perfectly. Tried a few other dishes, all of which were equally delicious. Give this place a try if you haven't!!!