The Victor Tavern - Eastlake

Very rich bar food. Space is nice but was dead on a November Monday night NFL game. Parking lot and spacious new space. We like how the 20% service charge is automatic.

Def a must! Patio fireplace is perfect for small groups or big parties. TVs everywhere with different games on, so no one misses out. Mike is easily the best bartender—fast, friendly, and makes you feel like a regular. Manager Sarah sets the tone, working right alongside the team and keeping the vibe welcoming. Made me feel like a regular my first time. Food is amazing—way beyond typical "bar food". Fresh, great presentation, and packed with flavor. This place has it all.

We(TalentLign) co-hosted a corporate roundtable event at the Victor Tavern Eastlake this week and it was perfect! Beautiful location, evening sunshine, fantastic food, a private room, the whole 9 yards! We also were graced with the most amazing and attentive server, Tirzah, thank you again! Everyone that attended was so happily surprised at the location, the quality of the food, and the amazing service. We would definitely host here again in a heartbeat!

Went in for lunch. Was asked for what my guest and I wanted to drink ordered Jameson neat was told two minutes later they were out of so order another whiskey. Then came the lunch order tried to order the breaded fish sandwich was told they were out of that. So ordered the Phoenix sandwich My guest and I waited 45 minutes for the sandwich only had an hour lunch. Food came out and was pickles and sauce on a bun with a burnt end piece of chicken on each for almost $30 per sandwich not a happy customer. It was supposed to have a horseradish slaw didn’t so asked when the bartender finally came back around 10 minutes later to check on us, and he proceeded to say they were out of the slaw and didn’t say anything come on guys with a auto gratuity of 20% auto added for dining in! Service was terrible food was not what was advertised!

I’ve had a very nice meal with my friends at Victor Travern good food, good spirits try it out you won’t be disappointed I especially want to say a big thank you to John bartender/waiter/ server/ he wears many hats. He’s extremely friendly not to mention. We’re really good friends. Thank you John for all your hospitality. and wonderful service I will be back. Sending love and good vibes and energy to this place for a success.

Had an amazing experience at Victor Tavern! The atmosphere is perfect for a casual night out, with plenty of TVs to watch the game and a cozy patio with fire pits. I sat at the bar, and Sean was excellent—he let me know about happy hour and recommended the Smoky wings, which were absolutely delicious. The smokiness paired with just the right amount of spice. They’ve also got a fantastic drink selection I can’t wait to explore more. One thing I really love about this place is that they pay their employees a living wage. Gratuity is included on all checks, which I think is awesome—finally, a company paying their staff equitable wages! Highly recommend checking them out!

Service was so slow, it took 45 minutes for them to produce 2 chicken sandwiches, chicken burnt a bit black on the ends. They said the kitchen was backed up, but the real issue is all of their staff members moving in slow motion. I had a long time to watch their operation. The sandwiches came out with no cole slaw, no mention of no cole slaw, and no attempt to replace it with something else. You'd think going to a place with premium pricing would mean better quality food and at least good service, but of course, why would anyone have the drive to work any harder or provide good service when they're guaranteed 20% gratuity, which also wasnt mentioned.

I’ll admit to being skeptical about paying $23 for a Beyond Burger, boy was I wrong. A slight amount of heat, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. The drinks were great too. The others in my party were also impressed. Highly recommended. If I had any complaint, it would be that it’s very noisy. It is a tavern, so I guess that’s to be expected.

The food is ok. Higher quality smaller potions would be better. The SW salad was good

Love the ambiance and service at this place. My bf and I love the happy hour. My bf loves the burgers. The tavern chop is my go to, and we ALWAYS get the calamari! Have yet to have anything but a great experience dining here. Sara the manager is super friendly and attentive as is the rest of the staff. Definitely enjoy the patio seating too! There is a service charge in lieu of a tip, which was explained to me as the way a lot of places make sure the staff is paid a living wage nowadays. That's really the only thing I could see being a downside for some people. But you aren't required to leave any additional gratuity (we usually do), so it's kind of the same as dining anywhere else and tipping regularly.

Burger was legit ice cold. Like they made finished putting together and threw it in the fridge for a few minutes. Burger is 25 bucks too lol. The place has a lot of potential but the execution was poor from my experience.

I was so excited to go to victor tavern when I heard they were opening up a location in Eastlake. Such a great addition to the neighborhood. It's very much worth it to go during happy hour...they have so many options at decent proves. We ordered the fried olives (addicting), the old bay prawn cocktail, and the French dip sliders with fries. The service was great, but they just recently opened, so I'm curious to check them out in several months after they've gotten more comfortable.

This place has parking and an amazing patio, Go Here! Great food, service, and atmosphere. See my previous review for a bit more detail. HH is 3-6 daily last I checked, with all day HH Sunday and Monday. I think a dip in patronage has cost some of their best deals, such as 9 after 9, and the burger and chicken Sammie being on the HH menu. Construction has been rough on everyone in Eastlake, but there's a parking lot here, and some accessible parking with a couple blocks as well.

Came for breakfast this Sunday morning and we were I believe the first in at 10:20AM. Breakfast is served Saturday & Sunday from 10AM for a specific Brunch menu. We had; *Coffees *Shrimp & Grits - this is from their IG recipe/reels per the menu note *Eggs Benedict with Pork. *Side of Bacon This is a needed and valued addition for breakfast options in Eastlake. I was also able to learn further about their no tipping policy. It's very much due to them paying their employees a living wage. So I appreciate this and we need more of this. Minimum wage is set to increase to $20.76 for 2025. Seattle is a HCOL city and being able to support workers with our dining $$ matters- you can read about it via the uploaded photo of the menu. Everything was delicious. I would say our shrimp and pork was a tad overcooked. This can happen during openings at restaurants due to how hot and quick the surface is cooked on, especially around seafood and protein. The bacon is probably one of the best we have had while dining out due to how thick the slices are and really tasted like candy bacon. Good portions and I was able to take some home for leftovers. Staff is really attentive and quick to refill our coffees. Grits were flavorful and complemented the shrimp. Benedict had a good hollandaise sauce and I believe their English muffins are baked in house with a good texture and taste. The potatoes were well fried and we added some salt to taste but was good without it if you are limiting sodium intake. Will be back to check out the other menu items for breakfast.

The prime rib was absolutely incredible!!! The staff was great... very educated and excited about the food! Which makes me excited to come back and try more food! I have also had the spicy fried chicken sandwich and it was just overly spiced. Not heat wise just too much of something I was not a fan of ... overly done... but that meat in the prime rib sandwich was great!!! The vibe was very much sports bar meets diner but very clean, very open. You can see the food being prepared which is great! They have a lot of sauce options but surprisingly not honey mustard. Our server made us honey mustard though so was able to accommodate. Solid fancy diner vibe!

I came here to watch a football game and it was great! They have a lot of TVs and the food is good. The food is a little pricey, but the service is incredible. They have great bar seating or table to see the tvs and I'll definitely be back for another sports event!

Treated myself after a long flight & work. I sat a the bar & was greeted by some of most hospitable people I've ever experienced in quite a while. The drinks were on point and the food was amazing! I specifically enjoyed the mashed potatoes because they were savory yet had a sweetness to them that made them delicious. The prime rib was tender and juicy while packed with a lot of flavor. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good food & greater vibes. I can't wait to add this place to my list of places to go again when I visit Seattle in the future.

Pretty solid! Same menu as their 6th ave location. Great service and cozy and modern ambiance. Try to go for the happy hour specials if you can.

If you're going to automatically tack on a 20% gratuity, the service should absolutely justify it--and it didn't. In fact, it was some of the worst service we've ever experienced. Mandatory tipping removes any incentive for the server to care, and it showed. Why reward subpar service with a premium tip just because it's built in? The food was fine, nothing special, but the experience overall was disappointing.

Great new happy hour edition (3-6p daily) to south lake union area. The place has parking and menus for brunch, dinner and late night options until 10pm. Food: -Polenta fries were the best thing we had, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a nice cheesy flavor that complemented the savory flavor of polenta. Great portion. -Buffalo wings are your standard wings, nice tangy flavor and good portion. A little dry but thats what ranch is for. -Victory burger is what I used to judge most pub establishments' food and although they cooked the medium rare patty very well, their brioche bun was a bit on drier and firmer side and made the burger taste dry despite the juices coming from their perfect patty. Service was exceptional. 20% service fee automatically added is pretty huge but given the service I was provided I was content. Price/Value: With the aforementioned service charge, I don't think it's worth it to drop $80 on pub food/drinks for 2 at full price... however their menus for happy hour and late night options are great, definitely going here again to check out the rest of their menu options. $60 total for a burger, two apps and a drink enough to stuff 2 people.

Once I got over the child-like barkeep who dared ask me if I wanted "Well" vodka for my vesper martini, I found the place to be very nice. The only reason I don't give it a 5-star is because of its piss-poor beer selection. Parking was a breeze and the place just felt like new construction. I made a reservation for superbowl Sunday (Just in case) and never felt like the place got too crowded. The use of space was excellent and I look forward to coming back and taking advantage of the patio. The salad I had was big enough to be shared and the main course was good. This is a place that if you want to enjoy a game or drink on nice surroundings you should take a trip to.

We came here with a group of friends after work for happy hour, and it was such a great experience! The service was excellent, and the food was fantastic. We ordered a variety of appetizers to share, and everything was delicious, but the wings, and everything pretzels were definite standouts. The elderflower spritz was the perfect mocktail!! I know not everyone is a fan of an automatic service charge, but I actually really appreciated it here. It's clear from the menu and the staff that this policy helps ensure they're paid a livable wage, which I think is awesome. The restaurant also has a lot of TVs, which would make it a great spot for catching a game(if you like sports). Overall, I'm so glad to have this place in the neighborhood. We'll definitely be back soon!

Not a super attentive bartender but it was kind of busy with tables and he just couldn't get around to helping everyone. We ended up leaving the bar for a table. He was a nice guy and came to our table to apologize so that was really nice. But I wasn't upset at all, I used to bartend so I know how it is. I assumed the cocktails would have good liquor in them but they didn't put the brand in the description, simply saying "bourbon" and I was told it did taste cheap. So there may be a reason they don't specify? I don't know, next time I'll ask what brand first. I did like the mocktails and love that they have creative options that aren't just juice and soda. I recommend those! The burger I ordered was not good - it just wasn't cooked well and was very chewy. So I didn't eat it. That being said, we were paying for it anyway, I was bummed my food wasn't good but it happens, so oh well. Then when we got the check I was pretty shocked that there was a 20% fee added to the bill that is said is "retained by the business". I don't like that. I think the prices should just be raised if they can't afford to pay the bills. Don't give a separate charge. People pay it anyway - what's the difference if it is in the menu price or a surprise separate fee glaring at you on your bill. It is one thing if it was a gratuity added for their employees. That I could sort of understand. But it wasn't. So you are tipping the business at a percentage that was once reserved to the most top tier of service. I found that crazy and crazy that it isn't made clear from the start. It is a sticker shock when you get your bill. Anyway, I had already decided this place isn't for us and the server came back, and noticed I hadn't liked my food and took it off the bill. Which was a surprise and something I didn't expect. So he redeemed them a little. Too bad he didn't get that 20% tip we just gave the restaurant. It isn't worth going back just for a $15 mocktail. (Plus 20%)

Stopped in for lunch, the food was delicious and the staff very polite and friendly. The place very nice and had an upscale restaurant vibe more than a tavern. Will definitely return if I'm in the area again.

The place is okay. I was super excited for it but it definitely has a suburbs lame vibe. Loud TVSs, loud kitchen, really really bad music, I guess it is a tavern but I'd think they can make it a bit more interesting and less country. Maybe a better play list perhaps. Service and food were fairly decent though. Ps. shame on those of you that complain about the 20% add-on! People are working hard to make a living in Seattle and businesses don't have it easy either!

Went to Victor at 9 PM on a Saturday night when 2 major college football games were going on (UW & WSU), the former starting at 8 PM. We were promptly greeted with "we close at 9:00." ummmm ok. They don't need the business or can't keep staff... who knows. Pretty lame though.

Perfect spot for a brunch with friends, especially if you're looking for a place that can accommodate larger groups. The outdoor seating is lovely, and we all enjoyed our meals--no complaints on the food. However, it is on the pricier side for pub fare, and they automatically add a 20% gratuity, which is then taxed, so keep that in mind.

The food is very good and so is the service l. The ambiance, however, another matter. All those tv sets, all those sports, to drop $100 by the time you are done! I realize that I am in the minority, but I will only put up with tvs in a cheap place, such as the not too distant Otter which has a similar menu, food almost as good. Too bad.

That location is great for a sports bar/dinner spot, with a great patio. They've got drinks covered, including a frozé. I assumed these people were pros but in two visits and it remains to be seen and the bill still stings. I had the SW salad with chicken which was just okay. I unfortunately had to extract an ingredient I don't like not mentioned on the menu, while the servers watched idly. The next time, I started with 'pretzel bites,' after 15 minutes of waiting, it's more like a side of rolls. I stopped there. With a drink to accompany each meal, I'm $180 in and regretful. I saw the happy hour menu and it wasn't any better. The person next to me mentioned, $1 off isn't that generous. If they're not willing to offer better specials or lower prices, the service and food may need to improve.

Okay, I've been to this Victor Tavern twice already since it opened last week because it's that great: once with the family (including two kids) and once with my team from work. The atmosphere is modern and upscale yet cozy customizing an old bank into a restaurant. The kids loved the open kitchen where they could watch the meals being prepared and ate all their food from the kids menu (pasta for one and burger for the other). As a parent, I appreciated the options for veggie sides. My team was a large group and the service was on point. Lots of checkins by the staff and food options for a variety of dietary restrictions. The most raved about items were the jalapeño business burger (great name and taste) and the southwest salad. Pretzel buns were also super good. While a large group, we were able to chat no problem and get some work done while enjoying great food. The best part was we didn't have to fight South Lake Union traffic. The location was easy for those coming from the east side and downtown Seattle.

It's right downtown so on a weekend there's not much happening. But the restaurant is very nice and service is good. Food is just okay, which is surprising for an Ethan Stowell joint. Fried calamari was tough, the wings and fried chicken sandwich were ok. Polenta fries were excellent. Have a budget friendly happy hour menu. I imagine it's a great place to watch a game and down some cocktails.

We loved our experience! We went to celebrate before trying on wedding dresses and were treated with some champagne to celebrate. We'll definitely be back!

Overpriced. Bad food and to top it all 20% service charges (no option to change) perfect example of hype and no substance. Stay away