Smarty Pants

My favorite american food restaurant in Seattle so far. Potato salad tasted great. The french toast breakfast sandwich was sweet and nice. Hash browns are decent and the benedicts were also good. They have an outdoor seating area that is dog friendly. We met the owner during the Georgetown food bites event and she was very nice and welcoming.

Went out of OUR Comfort Zone,... left surprisingly satisfied. Had the HAPPY HOUR special lunch menu. The Girlfriend gave the Quesadilla 5 stars. A sit down well known Mexican restaurant of the same item, a 2 star. We both had the Smash Burger & since this is my first Smash Burger. I don't have a comparison to give but it was also a 5 star. I was worried about parking, its a non-issue. Our server, service & atmosphere was also nice.

Super cool spot in Georgetown. Had the side car races on, old motorcycle stuff everywhere, old motorcycles above the window, sandwiches were super awesome.

Georgetown’s finest. Diverse x quality x accommodating x interesting fare, moto races on multiple screens but not invasively so, fun patio space and an awesome staff. Genuinely, what more could you need?

My friend and I went here on a Sunday for brunch, and we sat outside. The food here was really good. The server was nice. I had the trouble maker pileup, and my friend had the chilaquiles verde. The food took a while to come out, but it was good. We also had the Belfast coffee. The drinks here are strong and tasted good. I'll definitely come back with more friends.

A bar among many other bars in the Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle. The appetizers were surprisingly excellent. Nachos with meat, Hummus with vegetables. I had a local IPA that was excellent. We arrived about 3p and stayed two hours. Our waitress was very attentive.

Mondays often their sidewalk sign sez: Cream of Poblano soup. Make sure you get yours by arriving early in the weekend. We used to go for it on Mondays, and now it seems to be all gone. As it turns out, they make this for Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They offer Poblano Benedict on the Brunch Menu. You can also just order a cup of the Soup to share with the table.... SOME times, brunch & egg station gear gets put away early. Maybe the cook puts the soup away early, too. RATS!! This is so good, I researched it, and make some of my own, sometimes. They serve Cafe Umbria... which is from the last generation of the family that founded the roaster Cafe Torrefazzione in Pioneer Square. A Seattle treasure. Sports on the monitors: motorcycle racing all day, every day.

This restaurant has a lively vibe to it. It was nearly packed with brunch-goers when I got there. I appreciated Brandi clarifying that I could still order lunch during brunch hours, they were friendly. I had the Chicago Italian Beef sandwich with a scratch-made potato salad and a sliced crisp kosher dill pickle. It was a great combo, slightly spicy, vinegary and all-around savory. You do not want to sleep on this place. Thanks, chefs!

No frills bar with food. Good selection of beers and drinks are good. Dive-y joint with a little outdoor patio that is dog-friendly. They were a little understaffed when we were there but still super nice.

Food is good and made to order. No pretentious food intentions here. You hungry they got you. Decent collection of spirits. Meg our server was perfect. She's no amateur. Interior is industrial with motor memorabilia with a couple TV. Patio. It has a couple cool shops on the block. 4*'s because of parking. Other than that *****

First time here and we were not disappointed! Service was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We ordered Breakfast Tacos and Chilaquiles Verdes. Everything was delicious and was served pretty quick! We also ordered a Bloody Mary and an Orange Crate. Both were good too. We will be back next time in the area!

This is my favorite place to stop for brunch when back home visiting Seattle. I love their troublemaker sauce! Every time we go in the servers are extremely pleasant and offer friendly banter on football game day! They have a indoor seating area and also an outdoor seating area.

I love this place. Came in for lunch and was instantly greeted by a friendly server named Mel. Since this was my first time she was quick to give me a thorough history lesson on this place which I believe she said had been around for 30 years. She also explained the sandwiches I was interested in on the menu and they were incredible. Chicago style. I went with the Pit Boss and it didn't disappoint. The ambiance is unique and is very much "biker bar" themed however the crowd was very diverse. They have motorcycle racing on all the TV's which is unique. Definitely will go back and the only tough thing is parking. Just like many neighborhoods in Seattle.

A great sandwich has great bread and Smarty Pants has great bread!! Look at all of the toppings that are included on the Taylor Street Italian! Bite after bite did not disappoint. The homemade potato salad is a must!! It has the right amount of flavor that it makes you want more! Service was quick and friendly! The patio outside extends the amount of people they can serve, as well as accommodate larger parties, if needed! Definitely recommend Smarty Pants!!

After a multi year absence, I met a friend here tonight for happy hour and - as far as the Georgetown dive bar scene goes - Smarty Pants didn't disappoint. It's still got that under-the-freeway vibe, strong drinks, a great taplist, and tasty eats. The service is more than friendly, and it's an excellent place to people watch as various local characters stroll the sidewalk outside. Overhead, 80s hair bands rock the speakers. Because, after all, you gotta fight for your right to parrrrrtayyyyy! Thanks, Smarty Pants, for still being you.

Fun atmosphere! Good food and some local beer. Friendly staff. Had a kid menu and outdoor seating.

So heat advisory in effect. 93 degrees. Waitress came by holding a pitcher of water and some glasses she clearly bussed from another table. Asked her if she could bring us some water. She came back and asked us if we wanted anything else. We said yes. Some beers and then we'll order some food. She came back with the beer without waters. Then when we ordered food, I reminded her we still needed the waters. She walked by two more times ignoring us, until I finally spoke up and said can we please get some WATERS. Not sure if she thought I was being rude, probably, however, that is not a reason not to bring a senior some waters--just ask me to kindly leave if you have an issue with me asking questions about the menu. Whatever. Don't deprive people water...My goodness! Finally, a different waitress brought the waters. Food was decent, pub fare. But she did not deserve a tip but I think my buddy, who's too nice probably gave her 20%ff--not sure cuz I paid him my half in cash. Won't be coming back!

This restaurant could be at a 5 start. Great food. Service was slow. Waiter did acknowledge how slow service was.

Came here over the weekend and was able to get seated right away. On the weekends, they serve brunch, but we opted for lunch when we were there. They have an extensive menu with salads, sandwiches, and other various food choices. I ordered the french dip and it was the best french dip sandwich I've ever had. The au jus was very flavorful and the bread had a good crunch to it. My husband ordered the Chicago Italian beef sandwich, which was also very good. I would highly recommend coming here and definitely plan to come back.

Although I have only eaten here ones time ever there not to bad of a restaurant. I'm sure they are very delicious not I got the bad end of the deal from ordering here cause my delivery guy picked up my food and didn't drop it off to me till 47 minutes after picking out up from the restaurant so it was pretty cold and cold burgers are not too great at all so maybe one day I'll have to go check it out again. Wish my experience wouldn't been a little better but there delivery person didn't do me in to great. There was no tip at all for him. Hopefully he don't do all his business like he did me..

A motorcycle themed bar and sandwich shop near a record store and some other shops. I stopped late at night and had a beer and some eats. I ordered the tangerine turmeric beer which was light and crisp. For food, I settled on Ms Piggy, a French roll filled with pulled pork, slaw, cheese and bbq sauce. Maybe not the best to eat before bed but was quickly downed it was so good. My only complaint was that I ordered chili for the side and got the potato salad. It wasn't enough of an issue to mention and the potato salad was an option I considered. Service otherwise was quick.

Went there for a burger - was told they don't serve fries. What kind of dive bar doesn't have fries?? Nice place but I can't say I'm Going back. I'm never in the mood for cold cold slaw or cold potato salad frankly as a side. Bizarre. Otherwise a nice place. The Zimbabwean bartender was a class act. Owners! - Buy a deep fry vat on Craigslist and I may consider returning.

Cane in tonight for the first time . We were gonna go to A place down the street but they were having a Christmas party, so we came to Smarty Pants and we are so glad we did!! Service was fantastic and the food came out quickly. We had the "Gringa" and the "Troublemaker". Both were delicious! The French roll they used was light on the inside and had a delicate crispy crust. The crowd is loud and fun....which is what you expect. We are definitely coming back to Smarty Pants!

We stopped in on a busy Friday night. We were able to get a table, but bar service was much faster to get our order in. Our food came up super fast! I had the French Dip, one of my favs. This one had good beef portions, not huge though as I've seen elsewhere. Salad was very fresh. Hubs had the Troublemaker sandwich. Fresh & tasty. Great spot to grab a bite!

Came for a beer and it was a cool atmosphere. The beer came quickly and I also got some nachos to munch on while drinking the beer. I can't speak for the rest of the menu but the nachos were good. Service was good and I would definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

I love the menu and the food at Smarty Pants. The vibe is fun and it's a relaxing, comfortable place. The service is....OK. The servers are always friendly but there is not a ton of hustle. They are also weird about cash. I paid my bill with cash and exact change. The server wouldn't take the change and told me it's because they "just round it". When she brought my change back, it was less than I should have gotten because they round the amount owed up. It's a dumb policy.

Awesome service, and we love that the restaurant is kid and stroller friendly. We enjoy sitting outside on the patio. But the best part for me is the Taylor Street Italian sandwich. After growing up in NJ/NYC, the land of excellent delis, I have literally tried hard for last 9 years to find a good cold cut Italian sandwich in Seattle. I've found a couple of good contenders... but my search for perfection is FINALLY over! Thank you Smarty Pants for absolutely nailing the classic NJ/NYC Italian sandwich!

'Ello Chaps, So the name Smarty Pants for some reason conjured up some notion that perhaps I was stumbling into a vegan or vegetarians' hot spot or the like - not really sure why - but the least expecting what some biker grub bar of sort. No no, not a Hell's Angel's kind of biker bar, but a motocross themed kind of restaurant and bar. The theming isn't over the top to but a turn on or turn off, and really it doesn't matter. From weekend brunch to M-F regular mainstays, they've got a great menu with a diverse set of offerings - vegetarian and gluten free too. Burgers galore, French dip, etc. Like it hot? They've got sauces. Loved everything about this place. Just a good neighborhood spot that hit the spot when hungry and craving a burger. Overall I give Smarty Pants Garage four stars out of five.

Bar / restaurant / biker hangout. It's definitely a find; sammies, burritos, breakfast items, a little bit of something for everyone. We opted to share a chicken sammie of sorts, with a veggie relish on a toasted roll, served with chips & salsa; quite tasty . Definitely will be back.

Got seated immediately. Nice ambience and good service. Burrito was quite good and generously portioned. Not good enough for 5 stars in my opinion but still good.

Stopped by for some grub - just got a cocktail and pulled port sandwich. Personally never had a pulled ports sandwich I didn't like, but I thought the potato salad was great! Very simple but well done. Cool dive bar feel with heavy and light meal options. One of my go to rainy day spots

had a fantastic brunch here sunday. the poblano benedict with a bloody mary was amazing. great service too. i heartily recommend!

I've loved Smarty Place for 10 years. It was always our favorite place in Georgetown. They have the best vegetarian french dip I've ever had in my entire life and their potato salad is to die for. We love their server Josh and consider him a friend. Unfortunately just discovered they're kid friendly now. We're teachers and give everything we have to our kids throughout the week. Smarty Pants was our sanctuary on the weekend....a time to be around cool adults in a great atmosphere and have a break from kids. Sadly not anymore. Really super disappointed. The food is great but be ready now to have kids yelling and running around. If you don't mind screaching and the thought of boogers while you eat, maybe check them out.

This used to be my wife and I spot for the last 15 years until it went kid friendly just recently. Just walked in and walked right out after hearing screaming children. We will ever go back in again until this changes. Smarty-pants has now turned into a daycare. Super lame!

Service was great and fast and they have a very large outdoor space thats comfortable and would be good for groups! It's a little pricy though and I would recommend beers/ciders/seltzers over mixed drinks. Food is okay but nothing to write home about. Not a bad experience by any means but probably wouldn't pick it over other options.

Really enjoyed my club sandwich! didn't care for the salsa with my chips and salsa. Everyone at my table was happy. Pretty loud atmosphere

The food was somewhere between "alright" and "solid". Kind of a 3.5/5, I got the lopez benedict and it was kind of soggy and mushy along with the hashbrowns. Nice quiet casual atmosphere on a Sunday morning. Unpretentious. No wait and the patio is nice. Strong mimosas.

Cute bar. Nice outdoor area with a fire pit. Came here after work with the homies. The bar tender was extremely nice at first until she saw that there were more than 10 of us. It was dead in there. She wouldn't let people order at the bar. Said next time we have a large group we need to call and let them know in advance. Ok. We understand that. But if it wasn't for our group there would be like 5 people in there. Anyway. She did a great job managing our group aside from that. We understood that things would take a while since it was her and one other person. Had the nachos with asada. They were good. Missing something tho. Maybe it needs better chips . Also had the Italian Sammie. It was ok. I liked the potato salad better than anything else. I had 4 lemon drops that were pretty good but you would think after 4 drinks I woulda been tipsy. Felt nothing. That's fine, they tasted lemony good.

We had a party of six today for breakfast/lunch and it was perfect. My "Babe", an eggs benedict with pulled pork and bacon bits was plentiful and great in flavor. The hollandaise was also perfectly made and obviously from scratch. My wife's hummus plate was also excellent. The others had a quesadilla, a French dip, and two had the deluxe grilled cheese. Everyone was quite impressed. The patio setting was also relaxing. The server, Rheannon was so genuinely sincere and quite simply...just extremely nice in how she took care of us. It has been too long since our last visit to Smarty Pants, but we will be back sooner than later. Thank You Rheannon for taking care of us and the food was so good.

Just a really good Seattle sandwich spot. Sandwiches were super filling and tasty. The outdoor seating was great! My friend got the Pitboss. He says "This is a good sandwich " , "it's twice as large as I thought it would be" I got the French dip which was great!

Great service and tasty food! I love these type of fries Monday is happy hour all day!

Hot sandwiches for the win! My colleagues and I visited Smarty Pants for lunch, and I enjoyed my meal. Known for their sandwiches, especially the hot ones, this place was bustlin' during the lunch hour on a weekday. Located in Georgetown, Smarty Pants is a sandwich eatery with a full bar. In addition to their sandwiches, they have some shareable items, such as nachos and Frito pie. But I encourage all to get a sandwich and make your side the homemade potato salad, which was almost as good as dad's. I ordered the special of the day, which was a turkey pesto sandwich with the homemade potato salad for my side. My sandwich was super yummy, especially since it was pressed; so it was extra delicious, with the warm pesto. I was also impressed with the homemade potato salad, which was served chilled and had its chunks. Nothing worse than a soft, mushy potato salad! It was chunky with onions, and was light on the mayo, so I could really taste the potato. The only bummer about Smarty Pants was the service. Not sure if it was because it was packed or what, but service was super slow. Our server took down our orders, but never asked if we wanted anything to drink, or even brought us water. My colleague made eye contact with him from across the room to get her lemonade, which she had to remind him of after initially asking for it. If you're in a hurry for lunch - this may not be the best option for dining in, so order ahead of time! Other than that, I would come back to Smarty Pants. It's a chill spot with awesome sandwiches and many local drafts on tap. Plus, there's a nice patio area for those nice days. Be a smarty pants and eat here.

Went here with a coworker for happy hour. They greeted us at the bar right away and kept asking if needed drinks or food. My coworker and I kept talking so we took forever to order, but she was patient enough. Anyways, their drinks are good. For my personal alcoholic taste, they didn't have a big beer selection. I had their quesadillas and they were delicious! There was a side of sour cream and pico de Gallo which went perfect with the quesadilla. Definitely a divey bar which is totally my jam!

I had seriously high hopes for this place. The pictures show food prepared to perfection and the portions also appeared reasonable for the price. We came on a Saturday afternoon and the neighborhood was a zoo. So many confused people that can't decide what lane to be in, what direction to drive and blocking traffic because it's the wrong mix of ADHD and no GPS. We got lucky, and on the second pass found a park a block away. Inside, I dug the décor, all the racer style bike and propaganda made me think I was at risk of being transported into Aha's Take On Me video. Service was fairly fast and nothing short of friendly, but I had some objections to the menu. 1) No fries. Sorry, I think it should be a crime to serve sandwiches or burgers without fries, specially when you sharge extra for a salad or soup. 2) The temp. It was too cold inside to take of our jackets. I know heating and cooling can both be an issue in this neighborhood, but if people aren't comfortable, they aren't coming back. 3) Noise. I'd assume this is hard to help in their layout, but it was noisier than it needed to be. I had the French Dip with a cup of chili. The beef was super tender and the Au Jus was flavorful, if I had fries on the side, I wouldhave been happy. The chili was probably the worst cup of chili I've ever tasted. It was watery, flavorless and despite being called Meat Chili, it's was 75% Kidney Beans. I added both salt and pepper, but there was no saving it. My buddy had the Chicago Beef, I'm not sure if he knew what to expect, because he appeared surprised when he got his sandwich. He had Potato salad on the side and pushed that back after a single bite. Ironically, I warned him about the potato salad before he ordered it. When you are from the south, you don't trust potato salad from a place like this. Sorry, if nobody here is black or speaks with a southern accent, chances are this is straight up Martha Stewart and that also explains why my chili was so terrible. Again, the service was flawless, but after compromising in not getting fries, I felt cheated paying for an upgraded side that was clearly a downgrade. I come from a time and place where people took pride in their cooking. That almost doesn't exist anymore. When people think the deli counter at Whole Foods is 5-star dining, we got a problem. I should be able to see and smell spices when I walk in a place like this and the overall bland, encounter is reflected of the flavor of the place that boasts "Made from scratch". You need to scratch harder, cause my taste buds are seriously depressed after that meal. I really want to give this place a single star, but the service was good and my sandwich was about 3/5, but everthing else brought this place down, I'm giving them 2 stars in lieu of this experience most likely not being so negative if they had french fries.

Really enjoyed the food I had here. Was visiting Great Notion nearby and they raved about the food from Smarty Pants. I got the Troublemaker, my sister got the French Dip and then we shared the nachos. I loved the Troublemaker sauce so much I got a bottle to go (as well as the Giardinera). The au jus was the best I've ever had. Cool spot overall and definitely be back for food in the future

Maybe the one of the top 5 sandwiches I've ever had. Their rolls remind me of rolls I would get back in Philly. Right near Great Notion Brewing so can bring there and enjoy at one of the best breweries in the US.

Always great food. It can get crowded so you may have to wait but it is well worth it.

Food and service 5 star for years. Now that kids are allowed into our favorite dive bar ambiance is gone. Loud baby/toddlers, the kid at table next to us kicking the bench we all sit on, teenagers ordering nachos and cokes. Not sure how this improves revenue; less alcohol being ordered, bigger messes to clean up, smaller tips, waitstaff is generally unhappy with the change as well. Might work for other locations like Burien, but Georgetown 21 and over patrons and staff say no thanks. We may have to find a new favorite place for brunch, lunch and drinks.

Smarty Pants is our Sunday brunch go-to spot. The food is delicious and arrives quickly, but what keeps us coming back every week is the awesome staff, particularly Brandi. She's incredibly attentive and had a magical way of making us feel like regulars from the first time we happened to walk through the doors. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a welcoming, fun place to hang out with friends!

Very surprised that I haven't reviewed Smarty Pants at all. We would all go to lunch at this little place quite often. Well, I had a chance to visit again to meet up with some friends. It really hasn't changed much, friendly staff, a good selection of beer, and overall great food. They have now two locations with the other one being in Burien. I've been to both.. and prefer the original Georgetown location. It really is the atmosphere of this location that does it for me.

I've only been to Smarty Pants for a weekend brunch. It was very good. Many of the dishes on the menu have an emphasis on Mexican inspired, spicy dishes, but they also have an interesting assortment of eggs Benedict dishes. Great brunch with a staff that is serious about providing good service. Smarty Pants has a dive bar feel but with good food.

Sitting in the very far corner away from the street so I can see everything and everyone. Service is a little slow. I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was so delicious I ate the whole plate. I never eat a whole plate of anything. Always half. I also ordered the Italian beef sandwich to go. It was also delicious but definitely not Portillos standard. Overall, a great place for brunch.

best smash burger in town, weirdly great salads for a moto bar, and the sweet blond person who works Saturdays hustles so hard and always has a kind word to say -- I make a stop here every time I'm in Georgetown

After attending a boring but thankfully brief meeting in Georgetown, my wife and I decided to reward ourselves with lunch at one of the local restaurants. Before now, we hadn't had the chance to explore what was available to us in this area but were looking forward to trying one of them out - and, boy, did we make a great choice. Smarty Pants is a dark and well-maintained establishment, located just across the street from the original head office of the Rainier Brewery. Catering to the biker crowd and decorated with much motorhead memorabilia, we had a seat at a table, ordered a couple Rainier tall boys from the friendly and heavily tattooed waitperson, and browsed the extensive menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads. I opted for the Club Pants sandwich while my wife went for the turkey and avocado - both with their homemade potato salad. Within fifteen minutes, we were both in sandwich heaven; my club was well toasted on sourdough bread and featured a generous amount of cheese, turkey, and bacon while the turkey avocado (served on a French roll) was both huge and tasty. (My wife doubted she'd be able to finish it but said it was so good that she couldn't stop.) The star, though, was the potato salad, made with baby reds and featuring shallots, seasoning, and just enough (but not too much) mayo to keep it creamy. Fact is, I could likely have made a meal out of that salad alone, it's just that good. Final price for the lot, pre-tip, was about $40.00 - more than reasonable for this level of quality and generous quantity. On the way out, we noticed that there was a sizable outdoor seating area as well, complete with tower heating units, which I expect makes this a comfy place for an afternoon or evening brew and get-together with friends. Smarty Pants is a good choice in a neighborhood of what appear to be many good choices - cold brews, tasty sandwiches, friendly service, and an adults-only policy that's nice for those of us who enjoy a break from the kiddos. All in all, a definite winner - and, as it's located only about five minutes off the freeway, a handy way to wait out the congestion when the traffic gets too thick.

Smarty Pants has amazing sandwiches and drinks in a funky Moro-themed atmosphere. Highly recommended when in G-Town!

Drink service took quite a while. I ordered the Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato with a cup of chili. Ordered no egg, still got egg. And dang, talk about conservative with the bacon. Also, the most bland/watery chili I've ever had. Don't eat here.

Through the years I have continued returning to Smarty Pants and an update is needed. Really, they are just simply amazing. It used to be that I would go to Smarty Pants only in the spring and summer when I could sit outside and soak up the Seattle sun as much as physically possible. In the colder months I would abandon the place for roomier locations. But for reasons I have started coming here also in the fall and winter sitting at the bar, enjoying their French Dip, and drinking delicious stiff Moscow Mules. It really is the little things that set a place apart. The food here is great. I moved away from the grilled cheese just because I wanted different fare that may not have as many calories as a grilled cheese, so I went with the French Dip and found that it is one of the best French Dips I have ever tasted. I mean the au jus is fantastically delicious and the meat and bread is divine. I some times will skip lunch so I can feel a little less guilty about eating such decadence. The drinks here are equally as great. I have never been disappointed in a drink here. Their classic Moscow mules are wonderful and they sometimes have a Bramble Mule which I will indulge in when I want something on the sweeter side. I find all their drinks to be equally delightful but those two are my favorites. The service, though, is what I truly enjoy. I come here but not as frequently as I go to other places and yet they consistently remember me. They greet me kindly and I enjoy the conversations that we have at the bar. They remember my order which I particularly enjoy and they always are just welcoming. I really like that.