Side Hustle Local

To say that this place is amazing is an understatement. I tried my wifes dish, and our friends dishes. Every single thing i ate or drank here was delicious beyond belief. The ribs were juicy and immaculate, the paella was fresh and wonderfully spiced. Everything was so good and low priced.

We wanted to take my brother in law to a belated birthday dinner and they chose Side Hustle. It was a pleasant dinner and the waitress Eva was great! I had the shepherd's pie and it was nice and savory. My brother in law had a garlic shrimp dish, sister in law Paella, and my wife had a really good Mac and cheese with bacon. We also got the bread pudding (fantastic) and a brownie with vanilla ice cream (also fantastic). As far as the main courses the shepherd's pie and mac and cheese were definitely the best! And I personally preferred the bread pudding over the brownie.

We checked out Side Hustle for the first time tonight and really enjoyed it—it was delicious! The staff was friendly, the vibe was relaxed, and it felt like a spot you could see yourself hanging out at. Prices are a bit higher than some other places, but everything is made fresh and you can definitely taste the difference. Go try it!! The sausage rolls—wow! A must-try. We also ordered the Bunny Hop Focizza and added pepperoni and bacon, plus the Side Chick salad. Everything was full of flavor. We’ll definitely be back!

It was my first time trying a traditional English Sunday Roast and I really enjoyed it. The service by Connor was excellent and what a treat meeting James the owner! He is truly passionate about his beer, wine, food and the service. Great place to come for a quick beer, appetizers or a full meal. I’ve already been back a couple times. Another Bothell gem!

I had suuuuuuch a good time! The owner James, our waitress Mel, and the bartender were all incredible and had amazing recommendations. The food was so good — the summer bbq ribs are a MUST! The sticky toffee pudding is the best dessert I’ve had in a while, I only wish it was bigger. This place is a new gem in Bothell and I can’t wait to come back!

My wife and I went to their soft opening and we were extremely satisfied with the food quality and the beer. The sandwiches were superb. The shepherd’s pie was very tasty. The desserts were delicious, especially the bread pudding. I would definitely recommend this spot to friends.

Nice atmosphere and tasty food. We really enjoyed our night out. The server was super funny and nice, made some jokes, thanks for making it so fun! Shame it closes at 10pm, but otherwise we had a lovely time!

Side Hustle Local has a fantastic vibe—cool, welcoming, and stylish. The food is just as impressive! The Focizza was delicious, the Club Med salad was fresh and flavorful, and the sausage rolls were spot on. A must-visit in Bothell!

Pleasantly surprised by this new neighbourhood restaurant! Loved the British pub look and the food was delicious. Definitely will be going back!

The interior is very nice. Clean and stylish euro pub decor. Service was good. Food was a major bust. Their menu and website are deceiving, they boast generous portions but that is not the case. I was very disappointed with the gambas al ajillio. The shrimp were decent(not over cooked) but it was almost $26 for a couple shrimp in a bowl of oil that was not appetizing for dipping plus a little piece of focaccia. Commonwealth curry with chicken was better and at least a more satisfying meal. Prices are high, but in my experience it wasn't worth it. Exterior signage is on the smaller side and can be hard to spot from the street.

I felt hustled.... Went here for lunch on Valentines day. Ordered the Coq au Vin, Gougères, and The Forager appetizers. Gougères - For $11 you get 4 - Gougères (each one about the size of a macaron cookie splint in half) A comically small portion for what they are charging. They were crunchy all the way through like a crouton, so I am guessing were baked from frozen and over cooked, or left over from yesterday and re-baked. They were definitely not made fresh as they had none of the chewiness and texture Choux pastry should have in the center... The Forager - also a comically small portion for what they are charging. For $17 you get a total of 4 small crostini's with about a tablespoon of sautéed mushrooms on each one. I actually laughed when this plate arrived. The mushroom were good, but the portion size was ridiculously small for the price. Coq au Vin - The stew was okay, and served with a slice of "scratch focaccia" bread. Not sure what "scratch" means exactly, but the bread we got was at least a day or two old, and was cold.... if you are going to serve old bread, at least spritz it with water and put it in the oven for a few minutes, or brush it with olive oil and grill it for a minute or two. It would be infinitely better. Very disappointing for a $30 lunch entrée.

We had the best experience! The service was amazing. The bartender and owner continued to make sure we were taken care of and happy. The margaritas were great. They were fresh and not too sweet. We can't wait to go back!

The other evening a group of ten of us who live in the apartment complex across the street walked over to try this new place in town. We were greeted warmly and had a great time and good food and drinks. The owner was so friendly and even spent time talking with each of us and made us feel welcome. I had the Shepherd's Pie and the best beer I've ever tasted. It was the Blood Orange Hefeweizen, a free for me. Several people had the cheeseburger and said it was great. Give this place a try.

First of all our server, Solana, was soooo great. She was friendly, knew the menu well, and was able to answer all of our questions. Lots of beer to choose from, all from Bellevue Brewing (same owner). You can do a flight and my husband favorite was the Vicious Mockery, so after his flight he got a pint of that. They have a full bar, and are working on the cocktail menu. Cider and wine is also available. They are still in their soft opening. As for food, the menu is unique. We opted for the Highlander Burger and the Side Chick salad. But next time I plan to try one of their interesting skillet dishes. Husband reports that the burger was fantastic, and the fresh made focaccia made it amazing! My salad was delicious. The chipotle ranch dressing took it next level. I loved all the protein included, egg, chickpea, and shrimp. The tortilla strips added nice texture. Will probably be my go to dish going forward. To cap off the meal my husband ordered the skillet bread pudding. I'm GF but wish I could have tasted it! It smells delicious:) husband's review....yummmm, maybe just a little more sauce We can walk here so on our way to being regulars...

We love this place. Have tried multiple dishes including burger ( unusually yummy), salads, lots of great beers. Love the 425 Albariño wine. Servers are fun and engaging and very attentive. So happy this place came to our neighborhood. You need to try it, sit outside or inside. Can't wait to try more on the menu. My husband even joined the mug club. Cheers to Hannah and Ava last night.

What a great addition to the Bothell area! We aren't there often, but I'm glad we got to check it out for dinner with friends. Vibe/atmosphere is definitely giving sports bar but elevated. Really fun spot to meet with friends and the service is great! While it's more of a sports bar vibe, the menu is anything but. There's something for everyone and soooo many options sound amazing. My fiance and I tend to order things and split so that we can try a nice variety, and that's what we did here too. We tried the Motherclucker and the Highlander. The Motherclucker as the name implies is their take on a chicken sandwich. Really good - loved how crispy the chicken was. We also added gouda which I definitely recommend. The Highlander was also delicious - their take on a smash burger and it's so good. Patties cooked to perfect! The fries are also super good. While we aren't up in Bothell often, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu because there's at least three other dishes I almost ordered!

Went here and the waitress would not split up the check. The food was not worth the price. Overall I would not come back.

I've been to side hustle in Bothell several times now, and have been trying different food every time - never disappoints! Food is amazing and beer is the best in town. Service is always spot on, and just love the feel of the place (kid friendly as well!). Will be back for more !

First, let me say that service was fine. Interior was fine. Parking was easy for a Saturday night, and the place had no wait. Drinks were good. I really wanted to embrace the new European-inspired spot in town. We ordered an appetizer and it was brought out at the same time as our main entrees, which was about 10 minutes after we ordered. App was good, but seemed overpriced (but isn't everything these days?). The paella was served in cast iron, but not cooked in it. :-/ If we give it another shot, I'll order the curry or one of the sandwiches. Honestly, I hope they stay in business because it's not a bad place. I'm no expert, but maybe more marketing, happy hour or lunch specials, community engagement?

Ordered sausage Rolls. As an English person I know exactly how these should taste. The pastry was not fluffy and flaky and there were 4 each and were 2" square. A sausage roll should be long and wide and served with Brown Sauce, not a maple bacon jam. We were asked if we were ok or needed anything else about 6 times in 20 minutes which was annoying. Beer was good but happy hour prices need to be better for food. Probably won't be back.

The owner and the entire staff of this bar is awesome. They made the whole experience worthwhile. It's got a great vibe here and the food is amazing. We had a couple pitchers of beer, the pesto parlay sandwich and the mac and cheese. The pesto parlay was DELICIOUS! Beer was great!

Incredible food. Lots of drinks. Ambiance is like a speakeasy. Classy and up to date but still casual. Service is quick.

What a win for Bothell is Side Hustle! One of the most welcoming bars/restaurants I have ever been to. From the management, to bar tenders to servers and cooks everyone is awesome! Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! Excellent delicious high quality food and great drink selections! This place is definitely worth a visit!! I have been there several times and it only gets better!

Gave it a try. Sat in un-busy bar and was ignored for a very long time. Wife went a few months before on opening week and spoke to owner. Said he was nice. But they also ignored emails/messages about supporting a high school community event. It's fine not to lean into the community...but at least respond. Especially if you are looking to get established in the area.

I had the privilege of eating dinner here with my mentor and fellow mentee. I had the paella and shepherd's pie with them, and they were fantastic. Our waitress provided excellent service. The atmosphere itself was also really relaxing, and there is plenty of outside seating if you are interested in that. If you are into drinking, my mentor really enjoyed his beer and whiskey here. We also got to meet the owner, and he was very friendly and easy-going. Overall, this is a fantastic place to have dinner and drinks with your loved ones.

I think this place can get better but this first visit was subpar. The service was not great at all. I ordered a drink and it did not come till after our food. There wasn't even a sorry about forgetting it. Then they didn't even ask if we were ready for the check they just decided on their own it was time for us to go. It wasn't busy and it was still 45 minutes before closing. So not sure why they would ask before assuming. The food was good, I did order the sausage rolls to start which were delicious but overpriced, it was four but size pieces for 13 dollars...the salad was a nice size and the other entrees we ordered were good. I may give it one more try to see if service will be better.

The smallest portions I've ever seen; by far. Food was good, servers were nice. But food was kinda bland and servings were pitiful

New local spot, unique menu, very tasty food. European inspired from the owner, James's. travels abroad. It's always cool to meet the owner and learn what inspired their restaurant. Good beer selection from their brewery and good cocktails too. Definitely worth checking out!

Downtown Bothell has a new Happy Place.. i was looking for a nice place with a nice selection of Bourbon / Whiskey. Side Hustle has a (kinda) British/European menu. I found the food to be very good and the atmosphere very welcoming. But the warm friendly service was what won me over. That and the great selection of spirits. I had the BBQ Ribs, which I though was excellent and a very filling portion. Then potato salad was not as good as Mom's, though. Sorry I am unable to upload the photos. This will be my 'go to' joint. And... I joined the Bottle Club thanks to James and Jill!

Just had dinner here tonight and cant recommend enough! I had the shepards pie and wife mac and cheese with pulled pork. Perfect winter comfort food and both were delicious. Need to remember to take photos next time! Service was excellent and beer was good. Will be going back!

The ambiance, friendliness of the staff, beverage selection, and taste of the food were all 5 stars. 3 stars would be for the steep prices and carb heavy menu, a hodgepodge of "European" foods, like Shepherd's pie, Fish Pie, Flatbreads, Paella, Sausage rolls, Mac n Cheese, and sandwiches. Thankfully, the "Side Chick salad" is a very good lighter option. A year or two ago I thought local full service restaurants were really pushing the envelope of absurdity when offering a cheeseburger at $20. Now it's crossed the another threshold at $26. With the Ranch Drive-In right across the street I wonder if they get that many takers for a $26 burger.

great place we love it thanks for bring it to bothell cool food menu nice people we are going again this sunday

No Bothell folks don't want the strange expensive European menu food, & a special room where you have to pay for better furniture and a fireplace, I will not go to your bothell location, or your kirkland one. 1*

The food wasn't my jam at all. The bean salad was dry, had bits from the grill in it for some reason, and was 99% lettuce and chunks of tomato. The burgers were ok, the kids liked them, incredibly basic for the price. I was really excited about this spot, unfortunately service and food were all extremely bland.

Ambience is good. Nice location. Service was slow but to be expected for St valentines. Beer exceptional. The food...I'd say average at best, and too expensive for what is served. Not sure I'd give another shot at this point. A shame because I very much looked forward to it. But who knows