Slim's Last Chance

Amazing chili. Great biker-bar atmosphere. Friendly service. Hearty serving of delicious chili verde or regular chili over either jalapeno-Mac-'n-cheese or grits. I had the brisket and beans. Fresh-squeezed limeade and a huge assortment of beer and liquor. Great place - will definitely go again.

Best chili I've ever had! I had the traditional Texas Red chili with "the works" for toppings and it was delicious. They have several variations so I'm excited to go back and try the others too. The staff is very friendly and it's a great, relaxed atmosphere. Also an excellent place to stop for a bite before the airport.

Nestled in the heart of Sodo lies a hidden gem, Slim's Last Chance, where the spirit of conviviality thrives in an unassuming setting. Here, one is welcomed by the warm embrace of kind souls, the bartenders, who possess a unique blend of professionalism and heartfelt camaraderie. The ambiance at Slim's is one of rustic charm, with an aura that speaks of countless tales shared over a cold drink. The wooden décor, adorned with mementos of bygone days, creates an inviting atmosphere that feels like a haven from the bustling world outside. As we observe the patrons, a diverse tapestry of humanity unfolds, each individual enjoying the simple pleasure of a perfectly crafted beverage. The drinks, indeed, are cold – a testament to the bar's commitment to quality. Whether it is a frosty pint of ale, a meticulously mixed cocktail, or a simple, yet satisfying, glass of whiskey, Slim's Last Chance delivers with an authenticity that is both refreshing and rare. The true heart of this establishment, however, lies in its bartenders. These guardians of the bar are not merely servers of drinks, but custodians of a warm, welcoming spirit. Their kindness is palpable, their smiles genuine, and their ability to connect with patrons is unparalleled. Each interaction is a reminder that, in this corner of Sodo, one is never a stranger for long. In conclusion, Slim's Last Chance is more than just a bar; it is a sanctuary where the cold drinks soothe the soul and the kindness of bartenders turns every visit into a cherished memory. Here, amid the clinking of glasses and the murmur of friendly conversation, one can truly appreciate the beauty of human connection in its simplest, yet most profound, form.

Interesting variety of chili options but taste wasn't really to our liking. About 28$ for two cups and some toppings.

Today's visit was my first, and I'll be back for sure. Love this place, all around ideal for what I was seeking in a lunch spot to meet a friend: good and honest food at realistic prices, easy parking, no lines to get in, friendly and relaxed service, interesting ambience ... Slim's is truly a treasure and part of (sadly) a dying breed in the overpriced, overhyped Seattle dining scene. Here you can order a lot or a little, alcohol or non, stay awhile or eat and run, and nobody gives you a dirty look or encourages you to leave. I hope this gem sticks around for a long time. Thank you, Slim's!

Very good, Chili. The best I have ever had. I always stop by when I can to get a bowl of Texas Red over Mac & Cheese with the works (Onions, Cheese, Sour Cream, Diced Tomatoes, and Crackers).

Really fun bar in SoDo. Loved the live music, the drinks, and the service. The chili wasn't amazing but the kitchen was also closed, will try again in the future. Great place to hang away from downtown.

This was the first time we've been back since everyone was in quarantine, and we had a Great time! Employees were masked up & making sure everyone was safe. The outdoor stage and tables are such a great solution to these crazy times we live in! Thank you for bringing live music back into our lives this way!

Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I each had a cocktail and we shared an order of chili cheese fries. I had the Huckleberry Hound cocktail which was spot on. Huckleberry vodka, cranberry and limeade. Cool, refreshing, and not too sweet. Hubby had a Jagermeister and it was nice and cold, just the way he likes it. So many places don't chill it, if they carry it at all. The chili cheese fries? EPIC! We got the Texas Red chili. All ground beef, no beans, and perfectly seasoned. A pleasant little kick, but very eatable and won't burn your mouth off. We opted for chopped onions on top and a side of sour cream which has a bit of chives mixed in, and possibly other greenery but I'm not sure. And the fries themselves were amazing. Size cut in good proportion to the chili and CRISPY as hell! Dang! Cannot wait to go back and try more cocktails, fries with dip sauce, burger, chili dog, and the wedge salad!

Thoroughly enjoyed this place for lunch today. Extremely cool vibe inside resembling an old Texas roadhouse. The menu is pretty simple as it should be. Burgers, dogs, and everything chili. My chili dog came with their standard Texas red and it was terrific. More than anything I really enjoyed the bartender/server Sam who was extremely friendly and attentive. This is a type of place I could frequent and probably will. Also, there is an indoor and outdoor stage where they have bands most Fridays and Saturdays. I'll have to check that out sometime.

Seen this on a Seattle Washington place to eat list for their chili and it didn't disappoint! We did the chili sampler which included all four chilis, the grits and the macaroni and cheese. Oh and the tortilla chips! It was great to be able to sample them first as I found a few too spicy for me! All four chilis were delicious but I ended up getting a cup of the beef and bean. My husband got the pork verde chili over macaroni and cheese and loved his. Our server was nice and friendly and let us have our time deciding what we wanted. Lots of seating inside and at the bar. Also a huge outdoor seating area and bar. Looks like they have live music.

I know this place has been on Triple D but I actually saw it on a different TV show. I came in the same day & the Texas Red on top of White Cheddar Grits did not disappoint. The service was great and it's a really nice, quirky, clean space inside. I will be back next time I have a hankering for some sweet beanless chili!

I'd heard great things about the quality of the food at Slim's and the raves (Bon Appetite's Top 10 Chili Places, Diner's Drive-In's & Dives, etc.) but had never been. Hubby and I popped in for a sample. Specifically, I had heard the food was higher quality with excellent use of fresh seasonings. The food definitely lived up to the buzz. The place is fun with a casual roadhouse attitude. I had a cocktail while Hubby had a beer. Because I knew of the Bon Appetite rating on the chili--we took our server's suggestion and tried the chili sampler which came with small cups of the four types of chili plus white cheddar grits and jalapeno Mac & Cheese and small chips. Chilis were amazing--Hubby ordered a bowl of the beef brisket and bean chili and some fresh hot corn bread with honey butter. The grits were terrific but that Mac & Cheese (OMG) was amazing--that's a for sure for a future trip. I had the last chance burger with cheese and fries with the house fry sauce. While the burger was a bit more than I usually pay--it was absolutely worth it--huge burger with an excellent generous beef patty and you can taste the quality in the meat for sure. Service was warm, professional and prompt. We were in at lunchtime and saw some local celebrities--never a bad sign. The colorful interior, service and food are a great reason to return.

Slim's surprised me with their tasty jalapeño Mac n cheese, and cheesy grits!! They both were really good! I had my cheese fixings for the week in one evening lol. I'm pretty picky with both macaroni and grits but they both get a thumbs up from me! I do wish they had a vegetarian chili. I could only imagine how it would taste with the grits or macaroni, since they have a couple dishes with the combination of the two. But I am thankful they had vegetarian options (that were really delicious) in general so I am not complaining! The bartender was really nice, and patient with our big group for a birthday. Also I enjoyed the blackberry limeade it was juicy and the right amount of strong. The bathroom is pretty cool with all the fun stickers everywhere, and rustic lockers. Very dive bar vibes. They have a free juke box, we didn't know many songs but it was fun to pick a couple. It was a chill dive that I would definitely come back for my cheese fixings again lol.

Great dive bar. The definition of "hole in the wall", as it is nested between to building so don't blink or you will miss it. The food was food, the hand cut fries are super great. Serve was attentive and pleasant.

Good food, service is quick, and the ambiance is a punk rock vibe. I got the Texas chili and my dad got the brisket chili-both we got with cheddar grits (IMHO this is the way to go. We got there around 2:30 on a Saturday which was nice cause it wasn't busy at all.

Came here during the week for a work lunch. The service was quick despite it being busy. The decor is really interesting and gives off dive bar vibes. We ordered some grits, salad, and wings. The wings was not quite spicy but had almost a light smoked paprika kick. The grits was so comforting and not overly greasy. I would definitely recommend coming here because although I ate pretty rich foods it did not make me feel bogged down after.

Came here while in the area with my wife and friend. Great atmosphere, Lots of people inside and laughter. This is chili bar, so be prepared for a no frills menu. However, the food is really good and cannot be missed. Lots of memorabilia from east Texas and Oklahoma, so if one had a hankering for missing home then this is the place. Ohh and the free jukebox is amazing. Just play what you want and there ya go.

So sad but this place is good food but so g*# expensive I will not come back. Dive bar vibe with 3$$$. Not going back, can't afford it.

Came in here for a quick dinner on a Monday night. Total dive bar, eclectic crowd, generally friendly. I had a PBR draft which was cold, but flat. Also ordered Buffalo wings which were surprisingly good! Sauce was a little too sweet, but the wings were smoked and then fried, which is a great way to prepare them. Looks like this place offers plenty to do, with bar games, a pool table, ample patio space, and a stage for live acts outside. I bet it gets going later in the evenings.

Learned the Pig Iron is closing their doors and, although this is a bar, they offer some great food. Tried a cup each of the Brisket n' Bean, with onion and cheese, and the Chili Verde with sour cream and chives. Love them both along with some corn bread and honey, Service was very good as well. Would like the owner to bring that cream corn over from the Pig. Will come back.

I meet a buddy here occasionally for drinks and a meal. The bar and it's employees are a little rough around the edges in a very excellent and Seattle kind of way, which I like and I'm sure they take pride in. The clientele are a diverse bunch who mix like they've known each other for years. The live music is great, patio large, refreshing, and the chili has got to be amongst the best in the city. I usually have the Kobe chili dog which is the tastiest I know if. The bar is biker friendly and always a great time.

I just moved here from Austin a couple years ago and this is my favorite place I've been to. It was as close to home as I've found. I didn't eat but I can not wait to try the food and hang out on their outdoor deck on a nice day.

Mixed reviews by my party of two. The Frito Pie topped with cheddar cheese was excellent and the serving size was perfect. My dining partners wedge salad was "ok" but the crawfish bites were drowned in buffalo sauce to the point they "couldn't taste the crawfish" We took one picture of a stuffed cat (fake!) with an upside down head. If this kind of decor offends you best to look somewhere else. For me it was amusing in an odd way - that and because one of the servers thought we were inquiring about her co-worker. Too funny.

I suffered a flat across the street from this fine establishment and was fortunate it was open. While waiting for the tow truck saw Slims Last Chance was open. Outside the place doesn't scream 4-5 stars but go in. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and several whisky doubles. The food was great, their whiskey selection is surprisingly good for a "hole in the wall" bar and life was good waiting for my tow. If you're in the neighborhood stop by and enjoy the food and drinks. It could have been worse..I could have suffered the flat on the highway.

Slim's has the best restaurant chili that I've ever had! My brother and I went here for lunch on the last day of a trip to the PNW and we loved it. At lunch time, there was hardly anyone there so we got our food really quickly. It was fairly priced and tasted so good. If I ever get the opportunity to go to the PNW and Seattle again, I'd definitely go back to Slim's.

This is my third time at Slims and I'm not sure why but it gets better everytime. Not like it was ever not amazing. In the Seattle area this is the only place for chili! I know they have other food and I'm sure it is amazing but brisket chilli and corn bread so good that people from Texas want their secret, why eat anything else? To be serious this place is like no place you will find in the Pacific Northwest. Food is on a different plane, service is always great and the atmosphere will make you feel right at home if your Mama is a biker and Daddy is punk!!! Love this place if you are in the area and need a bite or a nice cold beverage do not pass Slims up.

Saw Big Sandy one hot summer day and it was good music good people, drinks and food. Great place to go especially for live music

Cool space with a ton of amazing art around the space, love the non pompous events, live music & cool merch. Good food, great fries and strong drinks and one of the cleanest restaurants/bathrooms in georgetown.. Can't wait to go back and enjoy your amazing space and team.

Had a friend come in from St Louis and we stopped by for chili after visit at the Boing Air museum. This place has awesome chili and offers a chili sampler that includes the best Mac and cheese I've ever had. Great Seattle dive bar with cheap beer and incredible good food

This is a nice dive bar with laid back regulars awesome bartenders good punk on the jukebox pool tables a classic dive bar atmosphere with good Bbq next door They have modified hour's because of covid and very attractive alternative tattoos everywhere kind of staff this place used to have lot's of outdoor music event's geared towards punk rock and that's all that's ever been on the jukebox and it should stay that way the bbq joint has been closed since covid but you can still order a few things at slims you can always count on good beer after all it is Georgetown slightly expensive unless you like Ranier beer and many of the folks that go here do it also has a rockabilly feel to it lots of motorcycles go here and fancy old cars it's slims dude

Great burger good chili cool vibe. Service was fast and friendly, parking was easy and the vibe was cool.

Slims chili burgers are amazing great hole in the wall just not far from down town Seattle

I'm a fan of divey bars. I'm a fan of chili. I'm a fan of live music. This place has it all, including well-tattooed (on my night female) bartenders and interesting music. I didn't try the chili, but heard that it was tasty (but also was told the serving size didn't match the price). But it was cool to be introduced to some cool local music, like the Delstroyers and Muerte Men -- the former doing some smooth, dark surf creep, the latter doing creative and more complex surf creep. I never knew what surf creep was before that night, but it took me to a place where I wanted to stand up and dance like I was in Pulp Fiction. If only my Pabst got me there in body rather than just mind. Bottom line: You already know Georgetown is a (wonderfully) gritty place, and Slim's fits in well and provides all you could desire.

This is a dive bar in the industrial part of Seattle, just a few streets over from Corps of Engineers and the Federal Center. The place has some pool tables, a full bar, outside seating with a stage, and some great art on the walls. Very rockabilly dive bar vibe. You could probably drink a handful of PBRs here on a Friday night while listening to a band with a guy playing a stand up bass. Just a hunch. We ordered the wings and the Snake River Kobe Chili Cheese Dog. The dog had a ton of house made chili and a nice big kobe beef sausage. The dog itself had a nice flavor but the chili was bland. It had all the great makings for an awesome chili, but had basically no spice. The wings were perfect and had a great spicy and sticky sauce that had just enough sweetness. The wings had a ton of meat on them as well. The staff was very friendly and the place had immaculate bathrooms. Seriously clean! Check this place out! The food wasn't the greatest I've ever had, but I'll visit again!

Best dive bar in Seattle. Great chili. Live music. The doorman is kinda creepy. Outside seating too.

Love these small bars that sell real food especially real burgers So my thoughts, it's not very big but they do have real good food but there is one negative I had the Last chance burger and fries So they advertise this as a 1/2lb fresh seasoned Hamburger, I have been to a lot of burger places and the burger was really good tasted like a real hamburger the fries were good as well, they even have the boxes of potato's stacked in the back sitting area So the only downside is they advertise it as a 1/2lb but I would say it's a 1/4lb maybe a little more at best defiantly not worth $13.75 price at that size Beer prices are good they had some good Mexican beer on sale the day I went for $2 in a bottle I had 3 with my burger Anyway I do recommend this place I just think you should look at the photos here before you order, next time I come I'll get a better picture of the burger

Bartenders are sheisty. First bartender over charged me for my beer second bartender decided I didn't need change and never came back. I've been several times but this was my first time seeing a show. It's a good venue for small gigs.

I like this place for live music, but They serve the absolutely worst crayfish po boy $16+ sandwich I've ever eaten. Tiny, rubbery crayfish slathered in a yucky buffalo sauce and hardly any lettuce or other dressing. If they can't get decent crayfish, they shouldn't offer it on the menu.

I love dive bars. And every once in a while you find a dive bar with kick ass vibes, food and service, and Slims is one of those places. We had the hand cut French fries and fry sauce. Probably some of the best seasoned fries I've ever had. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. Yum. I had the wings which were LARGE (I didn't know drummies could be so big) and saucy with just the right amount of heat and smoke. If I had a complaint is that the napkis are to small and thin. I think I used 132 napkins eating my saucy wings. We also had brisket and beans. It came out rather coolish and we asked them to microwave them a bit to heat them up. They don't have a microwave...omg. so they heated them the conventional method and the food was amazing. Could have been spicier and was full of great flavors. I love this place and look forward to working through their menu

So me and wifey are big chili fans and on our way to Seattle we went on the prowl for some bomb chili and oh did we find it. No kids please, its 21 and over, theres a full bar there too. The ambience was a cross between a punk/biker bar, totally cool atmosphere. I ordered the red been chili with cheese and it was super good!! Wifey order the green chili and she enjoyed her meal as well. Its about a 15 minute drive from downtown Seattle, street parking only so you may have to drive around the block a few times, we didn't have an issue with that. The server was very friendly and checked up on us a few times, we drink a lot of water with our meals so always need a refill. I'd definitely go back, if your a chili fan and are in Seattle its worth a visit.

This is your home town, after work, get together with the guys kind of bar. They definitely have a "type" who go there often, but regardless, I love it! I had their chili both times, one was the white bean and the other was there basic. I can definitely say I enjoyed tjhe white bean a lot more, and their mac in cheese is delicious. They have my favorite beer, blue moom #basic. I know! But I don't seem to find it on tap often. The bartender and waitress were super friendly. I look forward to going again.

PLEASE REOPEN TAKEOUT!!! READY TO DRIVE UP FROM TACOMA!!!! We moved to Tacoma in the last few months and had the opportunity to try Slims amazing chili at work and have been dying to make takeout orders. I've tried calling 3 separate times over the last couple of weeks but unfortunately it looks like they're still closed. We're desperate to make a takeout order and hope to be monthly regulars so please, please reopen for takeout - we need your epic chili!!! Ready and willing to drive from Tacoma!!!!!!!!

So I can't add anything to the critiques of my fellow Yelpers. This is a hole in the wall dive bar. I saw 3 tables full of suit and ties while I was there for lunch though. I had great friendly service. The Texas red chili I had was very good, the corn bread very good, and the porter went perfectly with everything. Yep, a Black Butte porter. Sweet. I left with a full belly and feeling good about the rest of the day. Looking forward to my next visit already.

I haven't eaten here: This review is for the after-hours Live Entertainment! Slims is the home of a great counter-culture country, punk, surf, hardcore, whatever scene: I've seen a few shows here (and 1 NYE) and have been very pleased in supporting the live music scene. (Background: I'm from NJ and the Asbury Park / New Brunswick DIY scene /College Radio fan and garage rock affectionado). Slims delivers great R&R with a reasonable cover charge ($7-10 typical) and excellent sound. At the edge of a manufacturing / job-shop district, lit parking is readily available in the closed-for-the-night nearby areas and also features its own small parking lot. The audience is a great part of the place: A bunch of us older R&R diehards, greasers, more than a few gals. My lack of tattoos brought the per-person average down a bit (ha ha). Not too many college-aged kids on the shows I like to go to, yet if they came they'd be welcome: it's about the music firstly. I got into conversations with a few of the people present, even as new to Seattle and attending solo. The place has a decent beer menu on tap and bottles, including the mandatory PBR. Cleanliness is better than most 'dive bars' (said lovingly). The kitchen appears well organized, and I have no experience with the food. There is a patio area that I haven't sampled: I was there a few times over the winter. I'd love to give 5 stars, yet I've had a hard time with the tables between the bar and stage: I don't like standing in front of a seated person, and the remaining spots at the bar get tight. And, they'll often promote a show on FB or other social media with one cover charge, and get charged a different value at the door. The doorman explained this fee all goes to the bands anyway, which is great, yet maybe the cover charge affected my choice of show that night?

Visiting from Austin, TX. I saw this place on DDD. You can watch it on Youtube if you search for it. Amazing chili. Talk about great flavor. I got a bowl of the new mexico green chili and it was off the hook. Got mine with the jalapeno mac & cheese at the bottom. Added peppers and tortilla strips to mine. Just great flavor. You taste the well smoked pork, the amazing NM green chili and just a variety of spices. I liked it so much I ordered a to go. Friend got the hotdog with the texas red chili. They also have burgers you can order it with. Venue is simple. Large bar, several round tables, and an outdoor patio. Location is on SW side of downtown near all the shipping ports. Its just hands down some awesome chili. Just awesome. Simple venue but cool staff.

Slims Last Chance serves up the best chili is Seattle bar none.. This watering hole keeps it simple 5 different chili's , 2 different burgers and a hot dog. If you count a salad as a meal well add that also.. Fries are available and are awesome but ask for extra crispy! I personally recommend the chili Verde or brisket and bean chili because it's THE BEST! Slims also offers a full bar plus an outdoor patio for those sunny days you wanna sit outside. On some nights live music can be heard and you may even see some of Seattle best bands playing. Now you will see some bikers in the place now & then, never mind them they don't bite. Eating at Slims is proof positive good chili exits in Seattle. MORE CHILI PLEASE!

I got the brisket chili topped with cheddar and onions. It wasn't amazing, but it did go really well with the Fritos I brought to put it on top of. The cornbread was okay. It didn't have much flavor, and the honey butter didn't add anything. But it provided a nice (albeit bland) counterpoint to the chili.

Really cool Texas-themed dive with lots of attention-grabbing bumper stickers and other little things! Friendly, knowledgable bartenders and some good chili. There are a few chili variations on the menu, and you could get them on their own or over jalapeño mac and cheese, grits, or corn bread (for an additional $2). You could also get extra toppings for an extra charge. I had the Chili Verde over jalapeño mac and cheese, topped with cheddar. It was great. Flavors went smoothly together, and it had a nice, big kick. I was tempted to get a second cup but had things to do and didn't want to fall into a coma. Sadly, I cannot say the same for the cup of Brisket n' Bean that my husband ordered. It was a little on the sweeter side and seemed to be missing something. I expected a much bolder chili, but it wasn't that. Hubby felt the same way. Chicken wings were crisped to perfection, and I loved the garlic slather we got on the side in place of bleu cheese (eeew!). I could've done with a ton more of that tangy, spicy wing sauce they smothered the wings in, but our bartender gave us a bottle of barbecue sauce they had floating around from their sister barbecue joint next door, which went well with the wings also. Corn bread was average. Our bartender was friendly. She chatted with us about her favorites on the menu and was attentive to us throughout our meal.

Love this place. I've been coming here for over a decade. The chili is always delicious, live music, awesome back yard area perfect place to enjoy a beer and laugh with friends. On of Seattle's hidden gems

We come to Slim's each time we're in Seattle for one thing... their wings. My fiancee is somewhat of a wing-addict and looked up this place on our first trip and fell in love with the tasty homemade rub/sauce mixture they use here. We've been coming back ever since and have yet to encounter anything better. The staff here is always super cool and even let us purchase a jar of their sauce to take home.. Slim's will forever be our #1 wing destination!

I'm all about divey places like this and it's high time I made it here! I'd driven by a thousand times and finally a friend suggested we meet for happy hour. In Thursday it's $2 tacos & Tecate so we decided it had to happen. My friend seemed to know all the bartenders & they were very nice and attentive. Toward the end of our time there we switched to soda and at one point the bartender actually came over, grabbed my glass, and refilled it without being asked. I'm not sure that has ever happened to me (especially with soda!) in a bar. I didn't feel like a taco so I went with chips & queso (also $2). It's a small portion but that's fair for so cheap! The chips were more like pita chips than your typical tortilla chips, but I liked them fine (my friend was less of a fan - your mileage may vary). I really want to come back in the summer when they open the doors to the patio. It seems like it would be really fun!

Can't believe it has been almost 3 years since I was here last. Seems like 2 max! Anyhoo, not quite as enamored as I was the first time. Brought hubby here this time. DDD showed the rerun of Guy's visit last night & hubs wanted to go today!!! Got there at about 5pm. The bar was full but there were plenty of tables open. Scored a nice parking spot on the side street. The parking lot in the back had some large puddles & mud & gravel. Hubby loves Po Boys so we split the crawfish po boy first. Not impressed. Too saucy & not very big. Good fries though. Hubs ordered a bowl of the Texas Red with a dollop of sour cream & chives. I tried a couple of bites. I know if I ate the whole thing I'd have heartburn for days! It was crying for some plain saltine crackers, cheese & onions. I think it's a little crazy to pay $8.25 for a small bowl of chili & then have to pay an extra $1 for a little shredded cheese. :( I got the HH $3.50 Frito Pie. I had it with the turkey chili. Not enough chili to make a judgment on it. :( Plenty of fritos though. I very easily could have ordered another one but did not. Service was good enough. A little slow but not horrible. Thank God for the free peanuts to snack on.

By far the best chili restaurant ever!!!! So so good. I saw this restaurant (and Mike's tavern) on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and had to try it out. And after having both, this restaurant is the best! Their popular ones are jalapeño Mac and cheese, and personally I didn't think it was that great, but I'm picky on my Mac and cheese. And their other popular is the green chili? Didn't try that either. I had the chili Kobe dog and chili cheese fries! And since moving to Germany, I have been craving these all the time! They are so delicious! And they have beans it is, so it can't be too unhealthy right? :P Very chill atmosphere, some nights they have a live band and that's always fun. Can't wait to go back!

This is no dive bar. It was clean and cool and the food was super delicious. Owner and bartender are super cool as well! Can't wait when I can head back this summer for some live band action in their beer garden!!

Right off, be prepared that Slims is a bar first and foremost. Yes, they serve food, but they're primarily a bar not a restaurant. They often have live shows too, so if you just want some chili and a drink, be sure you aren't going during a show time. If you're a TRUE chili fanatic, you'll likely be disappointed. Their chili is... OK but nothing to rave about by any means. It's also incredibly overpriced. For example: 1 shallow bowl of chili (their bowls look big, but are very shallow & don't hold much) with one topping and one draft beer will run you about $15-$16 before tip. For me, that's just too expensive for such mediocre chili. I think they let their appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives go to their head. Every time I think about stopping in for a quick bite, I remember this and pass them right on by.

Had lunch here with the guys at work today and it was all really, really good. With eight of us we must have had virtually every food item off the menu. I personally had a bowl of Texas Red chili over jalapeno mac-n-cheese with the works (tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a roasted jalapeno). It was awesome. Coming from Texas, it is strange not to have the option of extra heat in the chili though. The only heat with this dish was the jalapenos in the mac-n-cheese and the roasted jalapeno over the top. If you expect chili to be Texas hot, you'll be disappointed. There is hot sauce at the tables but it definitely isn't the same as the habanero puree some of use when making chili in Texas...