The Octopus Bar
Bar · Wallingford
2121 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Highlights
Nautical dive bar with fun decor, cocktails, and late-night snacks
Nautical dive bar with fun decor, cocktails, and late-night snacks
"Filing another dog in the “little twist” category, Octopus Bar’s permanent pop-up known as The Salty Shack also serves a great riff that we’d eat on the curb next to a dumpster, let alone in a pirate-themed dive. It’s a street dog by nature, with a supermarket frank and (most likely) a Franz bun. But then they go and drizzle spicy aioli all over the top. Sure, that sounds like overkill, but the sauce injects a squirt of zingy heat to counteract the beef grease and amp up the cream cheese." - gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
"This East Atlanta bar, owned by Nhan Le (Fishmonger, So Ba), is a popular late-night hangout for restaurant industry workers in search of a great post-shift meal and equally great cocktails in a punk rock atmosphere. Opening its doors after many restaurants have shuttered for the night, the menu includes selections like Spanish octopus, ramen, and a Maine lobster roll. Sip on a Hemingway collins while waiting on the late night meal." - Beth McKibben, Henna Bakshi
"This EAV bar brings snacking into the wee hours to the next level and is the perfect stop after a show or concert in the area. Opening its doors after many restaurants have shuttered for the night, the menu includes selections like dry-fried eggplant, peel-and-eat shrimp, and a spicy pork bulgogi with kimchi. Sip on a glass of wine, sake, or a beer on draft — your meal here won’t take too long to arrive, but it’s worth the wait. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m., Octopus Bar has rotating cocktails on the menu, as well." - Eater Staff, Allison Ramirez
"A birthday at The Octopus Bar is like the adult version of a second-grade, pirate-themed party. But instead of corny plates from Party City, mylar balloons in the shape of treasure chests, and a parrot cake that says, “Ay, it’s me matey’s birthday,” there’s a big wooden bar, a bunch of hanging ropes and fishnets, and lots of cocktails. When it’s cold, hole up around a big table with whisky mules, and during the warmer months, take advantage of their patio with a round of Octopus Bubbly (vodka, blackberry liqueur, and champagne). Food-wise, you anything involving their homemade spicy queso, be it molten cheese-coated tater tots or alongside a buttery pretzel." - aimee rizzo
"Since Seattle is surrounded by water, we’re surprised there aren’t more spots like Octopus Bar. It’s basically a pirate-themed party with a big wooden bar, hanging ropes and fishnets, and great cocktails garnished with Swedish Fish. You should order some snacks involving homemade spicy queso to enjoy while you drink." - aimee rizzo
