The Roanoke

"We love this North Capitol Hill spot for spectating televised sports because it never gets too rowdy, and yet The Roanoke still has the usual suspects: TVs, general comradery, and supermarket tortilla chips covered in bland cheddar shreds. Cocktails are equal parts stiff and refreshing, and there’s a great secret backyard patio for warm weather. But whatever you do, don’t miss the Julio Rodríguez burger—a drippy mound of charred beef topped with american cheese and special sauce. The thing’s exactly what you want while putting your happiness in the hands of several athletic men you don’t know." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"The top-secret patio behind The Roanoke is not much—imagine a few plastic chairs and picnic tables strewn around a fenced-in concrete slab. But it's a surprisingly nice space to grab a dive bar margarita and catch up with some friends if everywhere else on the hill is totally slammed. Follow it up with one of the neighborhood's tastiest burgers. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"A cozy sports institution with a good range of beers on tap and a simple, satisfying menu of fresh food — nothing deep-fried, surprisingly." - Eater Staff

"The Julio Rodriguez burger (formerly named the Russell Wilson) at The Roanoke is an absolute classic pub snack that should be required eating for all Seattleites. This thing only has american cheese, pink burger sauce, and a mound of beef perfectly charred on the outside but medium rare on the inside—as it turns out, that’s all you need. Skip the nachos here and get a Julio. It’s required, after all.  " - Aimee Rizzo

"The Roanoke might seem like your typical dive bar, and while that is accurate, they have a spacious secret patio in the back, a great charred cheeseburger, cocktails made with things like hibiscus strawberry syrup, and nachos that surpass expectations. Gather your group of friends for an impromptu party or pop in for a solo dinner chased with a pint." - Aimee Rizzo