Watershed Pub & Kitchen

"The Order: Chicken Bacon Caesar This Northgate sports bar understands that all salads can be improved with pork fat. Case in point: their chicken bacon caesar. Here, you get practically an entire serving bowl of crisp romaine loaded with a dressing that's the exact middle of the spectrum between mayo-y and vinaigrette-y. It clings nicely to tart kalamata-studded focaccia croutons, herby roasted chicken, and plenty of bacon strewn around—and the extra dose of smoke from lardons is a special touch that not many caesars can brag about. " - aimee rizzo

"This North Seattle spot keeps an impressive list of beer and whiskey on hand every day of the week, but the best time to come is when Betty Black hosts her King of Hearts brunch once a month. The menu boasts brewery-focused renditions of typical favorites, like the Chunky Monkey Pancakes with chocolate stout in the batter, or Benedicts served on beer bread. Watershed specializes in bar pies during normal hours, so be sure to order a breakfast pie fold, a unique calzone/quesadilla hybrid stuffed with eggs, cheese, bacon, and other toppings." - Kurt Suchman

"This family-owned pub and restaurant has everything you’d want in a neighborhood bar: close proximity to the Kraken Community Iceplex and the Northgate transit center, indoor and outdoor seating, and a long tap list. It also has a dedicated nonalcoholic cocktail menu as well as simple pleasures like a jasmine lemonade and an iced tea with mango puree." - Mark Van Streefkerk, Harry Cheadle

"Watershed is a great spot to do some Tuesday trivia, or pregame before a night skate at the Kraken Community Iceplex. And if you'd like to do that without alcohol, you're in really good hands. Sure, you could order a mocktail, like a gin and tonic with faux gin, or the Daydream with Seedlip Spice, pineapple, lime, and brown sugar cinnamon syrup. But the coolest part about Watershed is the fact that they list their entire selection of "spirits" on the menu, so you can get creative with your order—try something like a whiskey and cola with Lyre's American Malt, or a lemonade with Wilderton Lustre. " - aimee rizzo

"This Northgate staple is surrounded by several parking lots to make slipping in and out with the little one an easy task. The tomato soup made with San Marzano tomatoes is a nice balance of sweet and tangy and ideal for pairing with the grilled cheese sandwich made with buttery, crispy beer bread. And with over 25 beers on tap from some of the Pacific Northwest’s best breweries, like Three Magnets, Burke-Gilman Brewing, and Potlatch Brewing, Watershed Pub has a brew for every palate. There are also pie folds, crispy pocket sandwiches made with house pizza dough and filled with varieties of toppings, then baked fresh. Changing tables are available in both the men’s and women’s bathrooms, and many parents pull strollers up to the covered and heated outside seating." - Eater Staff, Greg Kauwe