Trade Winds Tavern

Official rating: 3.5 stars. Had I not started with two drinks on a empty stomach I might be a better judge of the food, but everything was presented well and tasted fine. Service was good but I could have used another drink more often than our server came by. The chicken sando included tomatoes which were not listed on the menu, but fortunately were easy to pick off. Mojito was ok, nothing special. Moscow mule had an overpowering ginger flavor, but I still downed two of them. Tots were cooked well - nice and crispy and not too greasy. Stuffed pretzels were a unique item, filled rather than an accompanied dipping sauce.

My experience here started so promising and then it sucked. We were the First ones in for happy hour -- interior looks great, service was prompt, initially. But it was not even worth the 20% service charge at the end. More on this later. Got the cider, boiler maker, happy hour plate, and fried chicken sandwich. Fried chicken sandwich was atrocious - picture shows the thin slice of meat and inability to fry proper as the breading fell off. For $14 I expect a sandwich that is challenging sisters and brothers. This was a thin piece of meat. The kale salad (+4$) was more fulfilling than the sandwich!! We really wanted service for hot sauce or something, and never saw our bartender again. Stacked the plates, maybe the bartenders switched roles but we were left HIGH AND DRY. 65$ after the service charge, two food plates, one drink a piece. Absolutely rediculous for the kind of service we received. I'm still fuming, so I'm leaving this review. You suck Trade winds, go back under water with Davy Jones and stay there.

Great spot to stop for a drink or two. Beers, wines, and cocktails on tap, plus some handcrafted cocktails as well. Lots of good snacks, I recommend the cheese curds. Fun 70s vibe going on AND there's Buck Hunter! It's a good spot, trust me.

The drinks were nice and strong, the bar staff was friendly, but sitting outside in the hot noon sun with a tropical drink is priceless. Black Trans Lives Matter!

As far as I can tell, Trade Winds Tavern seems to have the best combination of drinks, food, and value of any bar in Belltown right now. They have fun cocktails and good prices and a welcoming atmosphere, full of locals. My friends and I hung out here and watched the end of an NFL game and had a great time. Our server was really helpful and friendly. While I loved the baseball card walls in the bathroom, one unisex stall wasn't sufficient for a bar of this size. Overall, this is an excellent spot!

Awesome drinks, really friendly staff, and great food. Try the fried cheese curds!! The vibe of this spot all around is money, check em out.

Went here because Buckleys was packed for the Seahawks playoff game. Was fine, first the waitress made it seem like a burden we were there for a playoff game. So they didn’t change the game for kickoff which is fun but when she was changing channels to find the football game, I said it on Fox to help. She said gave me a sarcastic attitude back, no sound for the game. So like I said seemed like a burden we were there for a playoff game. Chicken biscuit sandwich also had no meat and was basically fried breading, left at halftime.

Average food, disappointing service. I ordered a sandwich and a salad. The salad came about five minutes after the sandwich. Later, after I told the waiter I was ready to close out, he said he's be back with the check, but he forgot. I went inside to find him standing there doing nothing. I don't write many reviews, and would have been content to express my annoyance with a small tip. However, the waiter let me know that the gratuity was already included: 20%. So this review is the consequence. Good luck with your small business.

Cozy little tavern. We went when they opened for happy hour and it was empty. Got $4 fries and some happy hour cocktails / beers. Drinks aren't anything to rave about but they have lots of games like pass the pigs, guess who, uno etc. so it's a nice place to just hang out.

My friend picked this place cause it looked good on Tik Tok for brunch and had crunchy potatoes. Unsure if they were short staff or new hire but sadly it was not the hype it seemed. Giving it four stars cause the food did taste good and most places are short staffed. It did give me more dive bar vibes so could be good for drinks. We got there and only one other person was seated. We sat outside to enjoy the sun. We ordered one regular eggs Benedict, their country Benny, tots and some mimosas. We got our drinks first and a while later two orders of eggs Benedict's . More people arrived and I noticed that my order was wrong. I returned my order and informed them of the mix up. This is why I take away a star. I waited an extra 30 mins for my correct order AND my tots. I understand that more people came and that those orders were put in before my corrective one was but for my tater tot's to take over 45 mins , was a bit too long. My friend liked her breakfast minus the potato's. Not as crunchy as tick tok advertised. Staff was super sweet and apologetic. Bill came out to 60 bucks. Waitress said they would remove the wrong order but truthfully did not check the bill. They do post it but they do automatic gratuity of 20% on ANY amount. It doesn't all go to the staff but it is added in the total. Overall it looked like a fun place to go for a night out and very friendly staff. Will try again

Came here during happy hour on the weekend. Their happy hour is every day from 3-6pm. I ordered their smashburger which is only $7 on HH. Overall, I liked it except for the pieces of undercooked onions within the burger. My husband ordered the player's plate. This came with wings, fried pickles, and cheesesteak wontons. They happened to be out of wontons when we went, so they substituted it with cheesy tots. The fried pickles had too much breading on them. The wings were good and I liked the seasoning they used. Their patio is also dog-friendly. We ordered their pup-sicle for our dog. It is a frozen popsicle made from greek yogurt and blueberries, served on a carrot stick. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed this. Overall, we had a good experience here and would come back to try other things.

This is a great place to come to for drinks and food. The staff here are friendly and the space is nice. Popped in here for brunch and it was fantastic! As far as the food, the Benedict was delicious as everything was cooked to perfection and the hollandaise was some of the best ever. For the Monte Cristo, it was the best I've had and came with crispy fries drizzled with hollandaise. As far as the drinks go, they were crafted perfectly! No complaints here. Can't wait to stop back by and try more items. If you are looking for a place to have a drink, brunch or dinner, stop in here for a great experience.

I absolutely love trade winds! The cocktails are very good, I always get the riesling gimlet and it is the perfect balance between clean and sweet. The food is also top-notch. Me and my friends love the totchos (tater tot nachos), although I think they did change the cheese recently (it tasted more like a beer cheese this time and used to taste more like queso). The service is always good too! You seat yourself and then the servers come to you.

Had a great brunch here with friends! Service was fast & friendly. I ordered the chicken & waffles and loved it! Chicken was super crispy and I loved the savory waffle.

This place is really great. Came in for brunch. The portions were huge and really fairly priced for what you get. The bartender, Allen, was great. Kept my water full the whole time, and made a great espresso martini for me and a Irish coffee for my husband. At the bartenders recommend I got the chicken biscuit and it was sooo good. But so filling. Husband got the eggs Benedict and it was huge but tasty.

I can't speak to the food. The drinks were okay. Mine was wayyy too sweet. But the color changing cup was cool. I've been wanting to try This place for a long time but still haven't tried the food yet. It actually took me a considerable amount of time to even find them online. Google doesn't show them on the map when you ask about restaurants nearby and their actual restaurant name is impossible to find or notice from the street, and I walk by here EVERY single day. Everyone I know calls it the good times bar because the good times light in the window is far more memorable than the actual name of the restaurant. They def need to fix that. I'll be back to try the food and a different drink and update my review accordingly. If I can remember the name lol

This used to be our favorite spot for brunch! We loved the Monte Cristo sandwich, but they no longer serve it.. So we decided to try something new from the menu. We ordered a 2 egg breakfast with over easy eggs and an order of eggs Benedict. The eggs were over cooked on both orders - and the meal was just not the same! We ended up getting hard boiled eggs and hard smashed fried eggs. There were other customers in the restaurant highly disappointed with their eggs today! Not sure if the staff/ kitchen was having a bad day, but sadly this will be our last time visiting!

This place is right by my apt. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Food seems decent and am happy they have cider on tap. Dog friendly patio, too. I've been here 3x but I haven't been back after ordering two drinks and a service charge was added almost totaling 40 bucks! I'm a good tipper but I don't wanna feel like I have to do it twice. Seemed kind of rude. I haven't been back since.

The buttermilk fried cheese curds are an interesting concept, but they didn't work for me. I didn't like the seasoning in the batter. And you really did expect to have chicken inside, based on the flavor of the batter, and the cheese just wasn't satisfying. The cheese itself was okay, although it didn't have much flavor. I brought my own hot sauce, and dipping the curds in that and the ranch made them better. I also got a biscuit, which was more flaky style than dense/fluffy. It wasn't bad, and the crunchy underside part was pretty good. I ordered a side of berry compote to go with it. It was pretty runny, with whole raspberries in it, and not especially sweet, but it was all right. I didn't think about it until the last couple, but the cheese curds were actually best when I dipped them in the berry compote. I don't think I'll be coming back for any of those items.

Skip this bar. The bartender was a douche bag. A group of us were celebrating a friend's birthday. We arrived at 10:25 pm and bought $125 worth of drinks. The remainder of the group texted after leaving the mariners game their drink order. I approached the bartender and he refused to serve us. I don't know who the manager is of this place but seriously. March 31, 2023 review your video surveillance. Skip this place

The food was great, really love this spot. I got the fried chicken sandwich with fries, my husband got the short rib melt with fries. And we split the cheese curds. It's funny I read some negative reviews about the curds and if you prefer sweet curds with a sweet sauce you may not like these. The cheese curds here kind of remind me a bit of mozzarella sticks (but better), we loved them. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, the fries were perfectly crispy. The service was great too, our server Jess was amazing! I think the overall vibe is an elevated sports bar with great cocktails and delicious bar food. Even though it's an elevated sports bar it's not at all pretentious. I love it and can't wait to come back. Oh I forgot the cocktails! I got the tap margarita and it was great. I was a bit nervous about a tap margarita (I'm a bit of a margarita snob) but it was delicious. They use a special process to pull the oils out of the citrus peel, which makes the mix tart and perfect (not too sweet).

Checked this place out for the first time during the Always Sunny pop-up. It was cool that they did that, and it's a nice setup to hang out and play board games with a drink anytime. I'm mostly doing a review though to acknowledge something negative that I keep running into lately at Seattle bars. I walked in holding a water bottle that I'd gotten in my Lyft ride. I know that outside containers are often not allowed in places, and that's totally fair. I figured I might need to throw it out when I got to the bar or saw a trash can. As I was walking in and making my way to the bar/looking around for any open tables, the bartender points at me and gestures me to come over. At first I think maybe he's directing me to the right place to get in line for the bar so I go toward him. But once I get there he points to my water bottle and makes a "not allowed" hand gesture/facial expression. I say: "oh ok no problem I figured that might be the case, you can take it if you need to." So he takes it and tosses it in the trash next to him. That part wasn't a huge deal--he seemed a little more "power trippy" than necessary with his body language, but I wasn't super off-put. I don't expect people to always be rainbows and sunshine, and I understand the outside drinks rule. But then when it's our turn to order, we ask if it's okay to take our drinks to the patio, and we get really stern instructions to come back and order any future drinks through him. Sort of odd but again, we say "ok got it no problem". At this point it starts to feel a little like we're being looked down upon or are seen as misbehaving children getting reprimanded (I'm 34, so definitely also can't be mistaken as someone "new to bars"). Once we get outside, the other person in my party decided to go in and grab a couple games. On his way back out to patio door with the games, the same bartender throws an arm out and asks where he thinks he's going. He answers ("back out to the patio, with these games"), and the bartender lets him go after saying "oh I thought you were trying to go into the kitchen." The kitchen area IS near the patio door, but why would we be trying to take games to the kitchen?? It's also worth noting that this was the first stop of the night, so we in no way could have appeared drunk or sloppy or likely to do something dumb. All in all it wasn't like this ruined our time there, but I'm sick of bartenders being aggressive or demeaning, totally unprovoked. I'm not asking for sunshine to be blown up my butt, I just don't want to be talked down to simply for having the audacity to show up to a bar. This guy seemed like he's probably nice, but something had him way too on edge. Maybe something happened recently at the bar that management could prevent in the future to put him at ease. The other bartender though, who came to the patio to check on us at one point, seemed normal/nice/not on edge.

Cute and quaint little place, home-y feel. Sports decor inside is nicely organized. Menus spans lots of options for all tastes.

I love this place so much. The food is amazing and the drinks are perfect! I've been going for the past year and have always had an awesome time.

20% automatic service charge!?! Figure out your margins and charge accordingly. Patrons will take care of your employees.

We've been in three times, the first two were great, but this last visit was sub par. We sat at the (empty) bar with empty drinks for over half an hour. The bartender knew the couple next to us and asked them twice if they'd like another drink, but never asked us if we wanted a second round. It was one of those situations that leaves you feeling unimportant and unseen, might have just been this bartender in particular. Otherwise, the cocktails and food are fantastic.

Didn't get served after 20 mins, friends we were with had a confrontation with the staff over him helping his wife in the restroom at 4pm.

Very chill vibe. Went in for a chill Sunday Brunch with a friend to catch up, and it was a calm atmosphere. The Seahawks game was on and some people were engaged and cheering at the game, but nothing rambunctious. I'd go back again for the vibe. Food was fine!

Monday is all day happy hour. I paid $24 for a double vodka soda. Way too much imo. Less expensive places to go.

A little pricy but the food is amazing, cool staff, tasty drinks. The chicken Sando gets me every time.

This spot has a great vibe, indoor and outdoor. The drink menu was fun - popped in for a drink and stayed for four so I could try more. Pro tip: The fried cheese curds are so damn good!

Review in the Time of Covid: As COVID starts to wane and Seattle starts opening up again, Trade Winds Tavern is here to bring back the good times. I was there for a soft-open, so I can't speak to how they're really handling the limited seating yet, but I'm mindful that this is the kind of place that a crowd may be drawn to. Easy ordering at the bar via QR code menu, a few seating options. Do you remember No Anchor? I do. Long may its memory linger! This space that used to house No Anchor is run by the same top-notch folks, but brings a little less ship galley and more classy sports den to the mix. The beer list is still great, but the focus is definitely more on other potables, including some stellar cocktails. I was impressed with their draft cocktails, but even though my colleague was happy with a Diet Coke, I do often wish for fancy non-alcoholic options at the forefront. The food on the menu has that elevated pub-grub thing going on, and I look forward to trying it in the future when I'm a little less rushed. Service was fantastic and helpful. The only drawbacks I have are that it's still a small (I guess we can't change the laws of physics), and that this is bound to be a popular spot which means finding a place to sit may be a challenge (and those of us who still find we need extra breathing room might be extra challenged as well.) Happy to see the continued story!

What's not to love about this place? The food and drinks are killer. The staff is super hospitable and they're awesome about having local sports games on too. The Espresso martini is the best in town, and they're brunch program is not to be missed. They rock!

I would come back here for the cheese curds alone! The coating on the cheese curds tasted like the outside of fried chicken and the cheese was all ooey and melted inside. The salt crusted potato was delicious, with braised short ribs hiding underneath the mountain of toppings. The oyster po boy was delicious as well, but the fries were even better and basically perfect. Our waiter was super fun and friendly and we loved the outdoor space that they had! They're requiring masks + proof of vaccination, which was great as well. Can't wait to come back here again - overall fantastic tavern food!

Went before a Kraken game this week...I like this place, found out it part of No Anchor, which is ok. Service was fine but nothing special. The problem was we got our bill and payment was through a QR code. That's fine but prompted me to pay a tip (automatically highlighted 20%) on the total shown. It could be adjusted so no biggie BUT after paying the bill with at tip, I notice that they auto charged 20%. In end they got 20% on my food and beverage (and tax ‍) and then another 20% on top of that. They need to make sure customers know the auto tip charge. Prices are already steep for the quality/quality.

Tradewinds food and cocktails are top notch! The staff are friendly and professional. The only drawback to this place is that the prices are more aligned for a "tourist bar" rather than a "neighborhood bar".

Fun little spot! Good beer selection and enjoyed a few of their cocktails too - espresso martini was delicious!

This place has a fun atmosphere and the drinks were good and strong. I had an impossible burger which was sinfully delicious and their tots were really good too! I would definitely recommend you check it out.

Service was great!! Good music, and good food. I had eggs Benedict, but could have been warmer, I think they sat in the window while my husband's chicken and waffles were being finished. All in all I want to go back. Especially for the espresso martini!

My partner and I were drawn in by the neon signs and the down-home atmosphere of this hidden gem in belltown. We were looking for somewhere warm to grab a bite to eat before a show at the crocodile. The menus are simple and unpretentious, but everything was phenomenal! Ashley, the bartender, was friendly and knowledgeable, and the food and bevvies were on another level. Try the Sharpie Mustache and the Beer Cheese Pretzel, just be sure to save a few for me!

Just wandered by and stopped in to find great beers on tap, amazing signature drinks, food you must have, and an incredible, friendly and attentive staff. Anytime I'm in Seattle, I'll come here!

I don't want anyone to know about this spot because I want to keep it as my secret! I can't help it though because it deserves 5 stars. I love the look and feel, and love the predator stitching behind the bar! Drinks are super fun like the chai old fashioned, and the disco sling is yummy. Killer spot:)

Tasty dry rub wings, cheese curds, and philly cheesesteak wontons! The burger also hit the spot. Service was super friendly!

Love this place! Stopped in for a quick meal before a comedy show at the Crocodile. Chicken sandwich and cheese curds were delicious. Good vibes and pellet ice -- what more could you ask for?

I REALLY want to love this local tavern. The drinks are great and food is excellent. The problem is the service and the reason why I am only giving 2 stars. I have been here numerous times and every single time service is extremely slow, even when the place is not busy. I waited 25 minutes one time outside and the bartender/server acknowledged us as soon as we sat down only to not return and was standing at the bar talking to their fellow bartender. Got up and left and the bartender chased after us to ask why we were leaving. The most recent time we sat at the bar thinking this would do the trick since there was only one other person in the entire restaurant but the other person was an off-shift employee that the bartender was talking to about work and it took over 10 minutes for our drink order to be taken. We decided to only have one drink because our glasses sat empty for an additional 10 + minutes after we finished. Disappointing as I would love to support a local business but not sure I will now be back.

The bartender was really aggressive for no reason at all. My friends and I just came to use the bathroom and grab a drink, and he yelled at us for no showing our vax card and Id before we used the restroom. We apologized and showed him our information and he still proceeded to harass and yell at us. We didn't even spend 5 minutes in there before walking out with the worst bar experience we've ever had we didn't even get a chance to have a drink and sit down and enjoy ourselves the bartender was just upset and looking to pick a fight for no reason.