Chuck M.
Yelp
I had been a regular patron of the old Roosevelt location for more than 10 years, but I won't spend much time comparing the new Greenlake location, as they are really two different beasts. For me, there really is no comparison, as the new location is vastly superior.
Now that it has been open for about 3 months, a few kinks have been ironed out and the new AC is settling in to a new identity in a new 'hood. The kitchen is really the biggest change. This is now a restaurant with a full bar, not a dive bar where the food was more of an afterthought. New items keep being added to the menu, including a limited kid's menu now that it is all ages (until 8 PM). They have dropped a few menu items as the chef figures out what works, but have added others, including a new happy hour menu weekdays afternoons and weekend late nights.
The staff, both new and old, are friendly and attentive. The number of beers on tab recently doubled, and they have added a specialty cocktail list as well. I usually go there in the afternoon and on nice days, the large windows along the street side are open, giving both fresh air and abundant light. The tables by the windows feel like a sidewalk cafe, but without the wind and excess traffic noise of actually dining on the sidewalk.
I'm not a fan of huge crowds, so I tend to skip going during soccer games, which the AC is especially known for. But if you want to catch Arsenal or Sounders games, etc. the joint will be hopping, so get there early!