The Victor Tavern - Edmonds

It was good, but not great. Everything could have used a little more salt. My fries and burger came out pretty much room temperature while my wife's chicken sandwich was the temperature of the sun. So clearly everything was waiting on her sandwich to be done. But the staff and cocktails were great and the vibe is cool. They just need to be better at timing the food.

Great place for happy hour. We went there for happy hour and order some bar food. The garlic fry was excellent, crunch at outside and creamy inside. Fried calamari was great too. Chicken wings are very juicy and tender but punch a quick a kick, not for someone can not handle spicy food. Artichoke dip is also spicy, which is kind of surprise for all of us. Not very strong but it kind of build up. Fried polenta is an interesting experience. It actually tastes like fried grit. It's a very comforting end dish after a few beers. The Belgium beer pitch is crispy refreshing. The pitcher is larger than some other pubs. It can pour probably 5 glasses.

Love this place, we’ve been a few times and already planning our next visit, it’s a great place for our whole family to find something we can all enjoy. The food is great and the vibe is fun & relaxed, staff is very attentive and I appreciate the attention to detail in the food preparations and presentations, upscale creative twists on familiar classics. Their Chef team clearly takes pride in their work. Food, beverages and service…all top notch, aaaaaaaand oh ya, there’s bowling upstairs! Great job Victor Tavern, you’re a fantastic addition to the Edmonds downtown collection, we’ll be back soon!

I really like this place. I think it gets marked poorly or its business model but it’s got an easy atmosphere to come and relax. There’s never a long wait. It’s easy to come and sit at a booth and enjoy good food. The bar service is great and the mini bowling upstairs is fantastic. It’s aI really like this place. I think it gets marked poorly for its business model, but it’s got an easy atmosphere to come and relax and there’s never a long wait. It’s easy to come and sit at a booth and enjoy good food. The bar service is great and the mini bowling upstairs is fantastic. It’s a hidden jam. More people should come to this location.

What a gem! Walked in and was immediately impressed by the warm atmosphere. Came to watch the games and have a bite, and was floored by how good this chicken sandwich is. Juicy chicken, crunchy pickle and Slaw. Might be my favorite fried chicken in Seattle area! Beers were great, Kim is amazing and crushed a busy bar, 10 out of 10 service & product. Highly recommended (French dip is top shelf too)

This place was hard to rate. The atmosphere was nice. Pretty good TV set up for watching sports. Lighting and seats were good. The staff was nice and changed the TV closest to us so we could watch the MLB game. The service wasn’t super attentive after that. The food was just good. My burger was kind of dry and maybe over cooked. The wings we ordered were definitely dry and the wing sauce they used was bland. Just a simple hot sauce that wasn’t really spicy hot. (wouldn’t suggest them). We each had a beer. I had a sour which was good but they ran out so I couldn’t order more. Would maybe try it once more and see if anything else is good because the inside is nice to look at and seems fun to go to for sports.

Lots of space and good choices. Good place to come with a group. Fish and chips were good but they needed some salt. Other folks had sandwiches and such and all was thought to be tasty. Service was good, beer choices were nothing special you can’t find anywhere else around here.

My partner stopped at Victor Tavern, Edmonds, recently after work. Before leaving, he ordered a mac and cheese to go, as a surprise for me as this is my favorite, and we have ordered this a few times. It is always quite flavorful, creamy, very cheesey, with toasted crumbs on top. In otherwords, the taste was perfection with a presentation to match. Much like the pictures you see in a food magazine. Unfortunately, my mac and cheese was no where near as appealing as I expected: the taste was bland, almost like the flour had not cooked completely, and the chef forgot to add the cheese. No way could I bring myself to eat this. I phoned the Victor and asked if they had a new chef, and described my disappointing entree that appeared like table scraps. The woman refunded the cost of the entree, which was nice. But the experience of the taste could not be erased.

Stopped in for a bite and a bev. Love the atmosphere and offerings. Big TV in the dining area keeps it casual but still sophistocated, not distracting at all. I liked the chopped salad and was perfect to share. The portion seems generous. The calamari is a tad overcooked. I liked the mama-lil peppers but didn't like the dipping sauce which seemed fake and processed. I'm a sucker for polenta bites and will go for them every time. These were good, next time I'll hold the parm. Service was slower than I thought it should be for a relatively empty space, but it worked for us. I liked the casual, sophisticated vibe and will definitely return to try something different.

Came here for happy hour on a Friday night, sat at the bar and was greeted right away. Ordered some spicy calamari and artichoke dip. The spicy calamari had a really good texture to it and was a combo of rings and tentacles which is my personal favorite. The artichoke dip was not what I was expecting and made with almost a pimento cheese base? It didn't say much on the menu other than it was served with tortilla chips which were a good texture. Not a fan of the artichoke dip North end daisy - good! It's a pretty restaurant. Some tv's for sports. There's a bowling lane or two upstairs but you don't hear it downstairs in the restaurant. It's an upscale bar restaurant area which is nice in Edmonds! There's a 20% gratuity fee included in the bill

A friend and I went here after work for happy hour and they had a great selection of alcoholic beverages as well as a few nonalcoholic options for anyone that is sober. We also took advantage of their happy hour appetizers, the spicy calamari was our favorite by far! Our bartender was super sweet, very engaging and kept making sure we were okay and didn't need anything else throughout our visit. We sat at the bar, it was very clean and the hooks underneath, made it super easy for us to hang our personal items without them being in the way!

Disclaimer- we only stopped by for drink Espresso martini was delicious and scratch made. Brunch menu looked really good. A little pricey but not far from the norm in the area. Ambiance is elevated sport bar. Nice mix of bar seating snd outdoor seating. Will definitely return to try the food. Server was very friendly. 20% gratuity automatic

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for happy hour with a few friends. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a ton of room for walk-ins considering how busy Edmonds can get especially during summertime. Indoor seating was in abundance, however outdoor patio was fully booked. This tavern is spacious! There's a center bar area and a lot of seating areas perfect for large parties. There's are also bowl and shuffleboard to add to the list of activities at this establishment. They have a decent happy hour menu we decided to order a few plates to share. We ordered the fried polenta bites, spicy calamari, and salt & pepper fries. We also ordered the mac n' cheese from the regular menu. For drinks, I ordered the Supreme and a Sazerac. Our drink orders came out first. The supreme cocktail is a tasty mix of rye, vermouth rouge, maraschino, absinthe, and bitters. The absinthe was not overpowering and gave the drink a nice lift. The sazerac was perfectly made and had the right amount of absinthe. The food all came at once, which was perfect. The polenta bites were crispy and came with a delicious anchovy aioli. The spicy calamari was delightful and not too spicy with mama's lil hot peppers. The salt & pepper fries were just the standard fries with added pepper. Our favorite was the mac n' cheese from the regular menu. The campanelle with white cheddar, smoked gouda, and herbed breadcrumbs was a good flavor and texture combination. Service was ok. Our server was almost non-existent near the end of our meal. Our bill had charges from another table and which added wait time for us to get our server's attention to fix the incorrect billing. There is a 20% gratuity charge included with the bill. Overall, this is a chill spot with family friendly vibes.

We live in the Edmonds neighborhood. Been wondering about this place.... Be warned,They charge a 20% tip... without telling you on your bill.. We were there at lunchtime.....Very cool place..... although,the service was slow and inattentive..... We would've had lunch.........,but my wife was not happy, so we left. We expected more from this business..... Being in OUR downtown Edmonds

It wasn't the most memorable experience, which leads to a more vague review than my typical ones. I came a few months ago with my friends since we wanted to go try bar hopping in downtown Edmonds (not very successful unfortunately). The Victor Tavern ended up being our second stop since our first stop from across the street was packed, but The Victor Tavern wasn't busy so we ended up coming in. Hostess was friendly, and had us seated away from the main area in a more private den closer towards the entrance. Didn't mind at all since it gave for a more intimate experience, but I thought it would've been more fun to be out in the open area. Food was pretty good for all of us, I remember enjoying my burger. But we were quite iffy with the drinks we ordered. I wasn't a fan of mine and let my other friend drink the rest. Not sure if I would come back again, but I do like the environment.

3.5 stars The food at Victor Tavern, a buzzing, family-friendly sports bar, was nothing spectacular, but the service was truly outstanding. From their happy hour menu, we started with the Caesar Salad, a simple mixture of chopped romaine, croutons, and Parmesan, served with a creamy anchovy dressing. The French Dip Sliders came with two soft buns filled with thinly-shaved prime rib and griddled onions, served with au jus and horseradish mayo; and the Veg Head was a burger made of a vegetarian jackfruit patty (which had a surprisingly meaty texture), lettuce, onions, hot peppers, aged cheddar, and a chunky, creamy, tangy, Thousand Island-like secret sauce, all on a brioche bun. The food was decent though nothing too special, but most memorably, our server was super friendly, thorough, and accommodating of our dining with kids!

I think overall the dinner experience was ok. Polenta Fries were excellent. The cubes of polenta were crispy, yet tender on the inside. The top is blanketed with a mound of shredded cheese, which had trouble adhering to the fries. It was great to share with others, as they are pretty filling. I would definitely get this again Steak Frites was average. The fries are standard restaurant fries that are covered in a healthy-sized mound of diced garlic and Parmesan cheese. The steak is already sliced for you, although they do include a pat of butter (Montreal honey butter) which is soft, yet not melted on top of the steak. I think they do this so that if you didn't want it on your steak, you could easily remove it, but by the time the dish got to me, the butter had trouble liquefying so it was awkward to eat congealed butter on the steak despite me spreading it out immediately as soon as I got it. I did think that the prices were a bit expensive. Also keep in mind that there is a 20% service charge added to your bill at the end, and gratuities are not expected.

Had the Truffle Smash Burger with a substituted veggie patty and it was oh so good! It hit the trifecta of savory, salty, and sweet with the combination of sautéed mushroom ragot, truffle aioli, and Gruyère cheese. Loads of flavor from those delicious toppings. The veggie patty is a pretty good initiation meat similar to Impossible but a little more dense. The "stadium" fries were your average, good vehicles for sauce but not ones I'd be yearning to eat plain. I got extra truffle aioli on the side to dip them in and was very satisfied then.

I love dining at Victor! The restaurant has a laid-back sports bar atmosphere, which is great for watching Mariners or Seahawks games. I always enjoy their salads and appetizers, the polenta bites are one of my favorites. They have a great drink selection, and I love that they have local Yonder cider on tap. Their bar is decently sized and a great place to hang out, the servers are always very friendly. The restaurant is centrally located, with street parking in downtown Edmonds, which can get a bit crowded at times.

Had the Ancient Grain & Greens salad. It tastes good! Had some cool live jazz music playing on a Friday night. Also has a $9 after 9pm menu which I'll be coming back for!

What a gem! Walked in and was immediately impressed by the warm atmosphere. Came to watch the games and have a bite, and was floored by how good this chicken sandwich is. Juicy chicken, crunchy pickle and Slaw. Might be my favorite fried chicken in Seattle area! Beers were great, Kim is amazing and crushed a busy bar, 10 out of 10 service & product. Highly recommended (French dip is top shelf too)

1st time there no complaints. Food, drink, BOWLING! So much fun. Came back on Labor Day just for cocktails and lunch...oh fuck. Greeted with many un-busssed tables, waited 10 minutes for a menu (I sat at the empty bar) ordered drink, waited for bartender to finish his hostess duties, finally got drink. Way understaffed...I'll most likely think about where I spend my free time and hard earned money in the future.

The food was delicious!! Def recommend. Great location and a great way to enjoy an evening out. Service was awesome !!

Happy hour could've been more enjoyable if the foods were served steaming hot as they should not lukewarm. Waitress was rather unhappy looking-why is that? It's Summer and beautiful out. Smile a little! Not so attentive either. Didn't come back to check if we had enough cool water to drink. We'll have to try dining in. However, I remember now, when I attempted to dine the last time, the host gave me this look as if she didn't want me to get a seat. First impression is very important. The host was stuck up so I left and gave my business somewhere else. Words go around, so be kind... You never know who you'll meet.

I have had great experiences with Ethan Stowell restaurants. I'm a long time fan of their burger food truck, with bacon jam. Made several trips to skillet, on Capitol Hill just to experience the food. Was treated to an excellent dinner on How to cook a wolf. Came here expecting a casual good meal. Wait time for a table was about 20 minutes, but they were half full. Felt as if they could have provided faster service. Started out with the fish and chips. Unfortunately, they arrived lukewarm and with a gummy coating. My fellow diners ordered two Rodeo Burgers ($22), which comes with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried onion, bbq sauce, brioche bun. Again, not hot food. the French fries were cold. The bbq sauce had more spice than expected. And the burgers were overcooked, as if they sat for a while. So, this was not a balanced of taste burger, it was overwhelmingly bbq spicy and barely warm. I'm picky about my food being hot and adequately cooked. I ordered rare, I would have accepted medium. Not the gray overcooked puck I was served. Sad because I was pulling for a good experience. I think the idea is high class dive bar, with pub food. If the food was high quality, I might accept the high prices. But the food is not good, sadly. This kind of place, I want stiff drinks, lots of tv sports and bar food. I don't want to walk out feeling gouged on food and drinks,

This was our second time at Victor Tavern and we felt we should give it a second try. Our first visit was for lunch and for the 4 of us, no alcohol, the bill was ~$160! The second time was happy hour sitting at the bar and it was fine, still pricey. The main issue is the automatic 20% charge and it is added before tax, so you are paying tax on the 20% charge. There are too many great places in Edmonds to go back to Victor Tavern.

We visited the new location for post mother's day brunch. We started with the Salt & Pepper Fries and Biscuits & Gravy to share. The malted vinegar aioli complemented the fries well and I loved the melded flavors of the the Cajun sausage gravy and herb biscuit! For entrees, we had the Victor Breakfast which included caramelized applewood bacon was a nice combo of sweet and salty. My FIL said the fish was dry for the Fish & Chips, the Corned Beef in the Hash was sliced like deli meat and not shredded. My MIL enjoyed her Southwest Salad with salmon. Looking back, I didn't need to order the 5th meal (Victor Breakfast) for the 4 of us because the B&G was that enjoyable with an over medium egg. Our server, Matt, did a great job tending to us, answering our questions and offering suggestions. This Edmonds location opened 4 weeks ago. We will be back for lunch & happy hour!

We went for a weekday happy hour. We went upstairs to play bowling which we reserved ahead of time for an hour. It's perfect for younger kids with the smaller ball size and bumpers. We enjoyed burgers for $15 (instead of $22+), cocktails ($10), and the pretzels bites with cheese and mustard. It's typical bar food and more expensive of a price so happy hour prices were perfect and so was the slower HH crowd. There are many games upstairs including shuffle board, and board games to play at your table. People complained about the noise on other reviews. We had a group of six teenage boys next to us and the noise with the number of people is typical, not out of the ordinary. The customer service was great- they forgot to serve us upstairs (it was a slow day) so I had to find someone to order. They apologized and comped us on our bill. We would come back again for happy hour bowling!

Lots of seating on an early weeknight. I got the truffle burger, well done, and it was still super super juicy. Fries were a bit too salty. Would love to come back to check out upstairs area

Didn't have high hopes given the other reviews but decided to give brunch a try. We waited quite a bit to be seated (the host stand was empty for a solid 5+ minutes, while workers walked by and didn't acknowledge us) and our entire seated service was slow as well. The food was meh - overcooked bacon and cold and hard French fries. Highlight was the Bloody Mary - perfectly spicy.

First time writing review but feel this is worth others knowing before coming. Service was extremely slow. Food was average. Prices are outrageous. Market themselves as sports bar. Unable to get the masters on tv on a Saturday.

An amazing establishment with workers that make you feel as though you belong!! The food is nothing fancy but that's the point, it's a tavern, and with that theme in mind the food they do serve is delicious: great burgers and delicious snacks! And don't even get me started on the drinks! Their "te-kel-a cosmo" is a new favorite of mine, amazing twist on the classic cosmo for tequila fans! There is a 20% service charge but there is no expectation to tip on top of that charge which helps me not have to do math haha! Very lovely place everyone in Edmonds should check out.

$70 for 2 people! $70 for just two hamburgers, which were average at best. Mainly just bread and a thin patty. Sure, I substituted fries for a salad and a regular bun for a GF bun because I have celiac and I can't have fried foods, but $6 extra is insane. WTF! A hidden 20% service charge, as well. Just come here on a Sunday when it's happy hour all day or after 9 PM for happy hour prices. Or just don't come here at all. I didn't realize our economy was booming to spend a ton of money.

Food 5/10 - a little salty Service 5/10 Ambiance 6/10 Host was super friendly and communicative! Food was extremely salty if it were less salty, the food would have been a 6 or 7/10 Drinks are pretty good!

This was my first time here and everyone was so nice especially since we had big dogs and that's not always the case. They brought out water for the dogs, were very conscientious about making our dining experience on a busy Saturday enjoyable. The fish & chips were really good and we even ordered bacon for the dogs. The outdoor patio is not huge but big enough for us to sit comfortably with our big dogs. It was a friendly atmosphere and we will definitely be back. I rarely leave reviews but dog friendly dining at good restaurants is not always easy to find.

We keep coming back! Kim, Sonja and Simon keep us coming back! Also the yummy food from the kitchen staff which we don't have the names. It's an amazing atmosphere and a great place to chill. Can't wait to spend my birthday weekend here. Excellent place to watch a game. Thank you, Victor staff members for hosting an exceptional place for us to keep returning to. We thank you all!

Worst service Ok food And 20% gratuity included, without even asking how was the food or can I get you another drink.

Fabulous eatery with indoor and outdoor seating on the main strip of Edmonds. The entrees were good but the fries were amazing! Friendly service. Great place to eat with friends or family.

I was pretty underwhelmed by my experience here which was extra disappointing given the reputation and costs associated with Ethan Stowell restaurants. My initial customer service experience with the hostess was not good, however I will say both of our servers were very nice and were the highlight of our meal over all. My wife and I got the spicy calamari and split the spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich was good, but the fries and the calamari were cold. I also found the ambience to be cold and boring, it feels like not much effort was put into the overall design.

The Edmonds spot is very cool. We reserved a couple lanes for mini bowling during our team holiday lunch. It was totally dead at 11 on a weekday so we had the area to ourselves. It was lots of fun though I'm not sure the food was as enjoyed as the bowling and shuffleboard. Service was good,steady, friendly, very laid-back. The area upstairs is comfy able and spacious. I had a veggie burger served with fries,it was exactly as you'd expect. My colleagues had salads but didn't seem to enjoy the as much.

Soft opening was excellent! Beautiful seating inside with some limited outside seating. Upstairs will even have bowling! Happy hour 4-6. Slushy frozen drinks were delicious. We also enjoyed our mixed drinks. Wings were fantastic with just right spice and the polenta fries were to die for! Reasonable prices, friendly and fast staff. Will return!

I have no idea how this place only has 3.5 stars. Our food was incredible, we had the jalapeño burger Mac and cheese and a salad everything was 10/10! We sat at the bar and had Kim as a bartender, he is amazing!!! Ask for him if you come. Best sports bar in Edmonds!!! Definitely recommend coming

The food is decent, service can be a little rushed even though it isn't very busy on a weeknight.

The food was so-so. Fish and chips were edible but not exceptional. The blue burger was too salty to finish.

Food and location were excellent. Didn't know there was a 20% charge and server didn't share it with me until I saw. Then after I called them out, they said " well tip isn't included, a service charge is. Those are the same thing" Sorry - yes they are, in my book. Will go back for the food but do not agree with the way they are handling tips/ service charge.

Place is a cool addition to the Port of Edmonds. Nice little joint to hang out in, especially in the summer. Stopped by here with a couple friends for something to eat and a cold beer and had a chill time. Ordered the Veg Burger with fries and it was decent, nothing to write home about, just really wish they would've made some type of homemade fry sauce to dip the fries in. Service at the bar was good, the dude was friendly. Will be coming back before summer ends!

Victors just keeps getting worse. Not sure who is running the kitchen but I would not want my name on it anymore. Probably the 20th time we've been and for the price plus auto tip over 20% there are just too many choices. The wings were disgusting. Fatty and the sauce was like an afterthought. Better wings at a dive bar on 99. Their signature Hamburger was worse than a frozen Costco patty. It's says meat may come pink but the patty has to be precooked and dried out as it was nothing like the other hamburgers you can find in Edmond's. It is Definitely pre frozen and thin as ice. Super disappointed as the staff is always nice and it started out as a great spot but I think I'm done. Ethan needs to step back and instead of stretching his empire focus back on quality food first. He won't have an empire if the food keeps coming out worse than McD's. As someone in the hospitality industry and owned my share of restaurants, as hard as this business is, if you want the customer to return, the value of the product he is serving needs to match the prices he is charging. Over $40 for wings we could not finish and a hamburger that I literally would trade for a Dicks Deluxe is pathetic.

Great new place- amazing burger and fries! The staff is always lovely and they have a wonderful happy hour!

We keep trying and they keep failing. Last night we were seated, then left alone for twenty minutes, while our waitress chatted with a table seemingly full of friends. Not sure what's going on here, are they hiring inexperienced people, or have no idea how to train them? Whatever the case, they just can't seem to figure it out. We like the Happy Hour burger, but with the inflated cost and bad service, we're the fools if we keep expecting things to change. And they can change, easily, if they just committed themselves to it. Not sure why they can't.

Ok, maybe I'm jaded. $9.00 drafts, expensive pub food, and a mandatory 20% service fee. We dropped $175 for 3 people during happy hour. I wouldn't have minded if it was stupendous food. Just your basic pub fare. Not exactly great value.

First time here. Sat at bar and had amazing service from Kim the bartender. We started with the Smoked wings (dry, sauce on side) they were ok but I did enjoy the subtle smoke flavor. Shared the prime rib french dip and holy smokes it was incredible. Best French dip I've ever had....added gruyere per bartender rec. will be back for the great food, vibes (Seahawks game on & lots of TV's) and service.

Food is good. front of the house needs help. Poor service. I've been there twice and gotten the same type of service. Starts with the hostess Unhappy, servers distracted, lack of attention and such. not a big deal if you don't want good service.

Excellent addition to the up and coming Edmonds bar/food scene. Ethan Stowell hits another home run in his chain of restaurant jewels, opening out in Edmonds vs his Seattle home base. Located in a fully remodelled mid century retail store, right in the heart of downtown, the space is airy and welcoming. The bar occupies half of the interior with tons of space to gather round standing or seated. By far the largest gathering spot in Edmonds. And much needed. The food was excellent for brunch. Shrimp and grits and eggs Benedict were cooked perfect. Love it!

This is a big, slick space in a good spot on the east edge of downtown Edmonds. We've been there 4 times now and you can see them settling in and smoothing out the rough edges. We only ever seems to order burgers and can tell you they are solid burgers. Pro tip: ask for extra sauce of whatever burger you order. They come pretty dry. The fries are good and portions are solid. You won't leave hungry. There is a full bar and a cocktail menu. Solid tap list isn't trying too hard. Kids are welcome and there is a nice outdoor area for nice days. There is only street parking and Edmonds is only getting busier so you might have to do some walking from your car. Oh yeah, I guess there are games and bowling upstairs. Haven't been up there and I'm not sure if kids are allowed in that area.

I like this place. It's a good spot for a pint or cocktail and snack. A bit pricey for what it is.

We had a great experience! First time visitors and we were not disappointed. Service was fast, food hot, fresh and delicious. I'm looking forward to returning and/or exploring other locations. Have the fries!!

Great gluten free options! The service has always been good as well, plus it has a nice atmosphere.