scott's bar and grill

more than meets the eye. my wife and i were tired and hungry after a long drive (15 hours) to seattle from edmonton, ab. we were craving some hearty grub such ribs and steak. the receptionist at our hotel recommend scott's bar and grill. from the outside it just looked like a bog-standard pub and grill, but then when step in, the atmosphere changes; it has a higher class feel than most pub grills. the decor was comfortable and fitting to the feel of the place, also the place had no music but the atmosphere was created by the chitter-chatter and laughter of the diners themselves. the staff were extremely friendly and polite, and because it was our first time there, we were greeted and served by the manager personally complimentary (but very large portion) crab & artichoke dip with freshly baked ciabatta bread, which was absolutely delicious by the way, so far so good. the menu was concise - but that doesn't mean there isn't much to choose from - and very reasonably priced. the service was quick and efficient, and the food was fabulous. i wish we were in the seattle area longer so that we were able to visit thisrestaurantagain. highly recommended.

nice, unless you're faithful. imagine arestaurantthat doesn't appreciate you for years of faithful patronage? arestaurantwho doesn't treat you with respect and fairness after you give them this.

yes, i have been going for years, and so my review is different. it has to do with how it is to experience scotts long term, and here is what i have found from personal experience.

thisrestaurantdiscriminates against people for having personalities they dislike. it discriminates against people who consistently do anything slightly out of the ordinary that they do not understand. they discriminate against loyal patrons if they don't like what chairs that person chooses to sit in. if you complain about anything having to do with this restaurant, scotts takes whatever you say and passes it on so that everyone on the staff knows and also many of the regular patrons. thisrestaurantcan imagine up a wrong that you have not done based on only limited and carefully selected bits of a much larger story, accuse you of it, punish you for it and give you rules that do not apply to anyone else, deny you the chance to try to explain yourself, and 86 you and refuse you service. it doesn't take getting loud or drunk or abusive or insulting or disruptive to get 86ed from scotts. all it takes is very simple. if you enjoy talking to people, and the only people you have to talk to is the staff, you can get 86ed from scotts. if you feel the need to be able to see out windows to feel comfortable at bars because you have issues dealing with anxiety, you can be 86ed at scotts. if you make the mistake of thinking one of the staff is your friend (because they tell you they are as a way to take advantage and set you up) you can be 86ed from scotts. and if all three of the above happen to apply to you, then really really you can be 86ed from scotts!

the food is ok, though the portions on the higher priced items are rather small, and the prices too high (esp. on drinks) in many cases for what you get. otherwise the ambiance is nice and most of the staff too. but don't get too loyal to the place because it will not be grateful and it will not return loyalty to you. and if a pack of high spending regulars at the bar decide they don't like you--you're all done.

i really love scott's!. i have spent quite a lot of time at scott's -- as i love the menu, the early dinners, happy hour in the bar with half price appetizers and it's cheap and close!

cheap being a relative term, applied in this case on comparison with his sister restaurants such as the palomino, which is a lot more expensive and less relaxed!

believe me, the prix fix early seating dinner is the best deal in town for $22 for a 3 course (soup or salad, entree w/sides, dessert plus coffee, tea or soda!)! try the rock salt prime rib between 4-6 pm for only $22!!

you have to try the parmesan/artichoke/crab dip -- it's so yummy we usually take some home!

i've always had great service, it's clean and not too loud in the bar, it draws a nice neighborhood crowd as well as 9-5ers after work. you can also get good food in the bar until late!!

there have been a couple of times in therestaurantwhen i didn't like something and had to send my food back...but they have always been cheerful, helpful and very accommodating!

i recommend scott's all the time, go for happy hour and check it out and then go back for dinner because you can't resist!
kitty

good food, lousy location. atmosphere is great inside, lousy outside. between the clang of tire irons at the tire shop, and the section eight housing it's backed up to, the location could be better. take an inside table, and avoid the noise and shabby surroundings.

scott's menu is decently comprehensive, and everything i've tried has been just great. from the appy list, try the fiesta calimari, or better yet, the hot crab and artichoke dip. the french onion soup may just be the best i've had, except maybe for what i used to get at jonah and the whale in bellevue. i've tried their caesar's a couple of times, and will definitely have it again.

if you absolutely, positively just have to have a burger, they serve a pretty mean 'shroom burger, well worth the twelve bucks. you won't go away hungry. and, sometimes all you want is mac n' cheese -- and scott's is the best i've eaten!

my son-in-law swears the rock-salt roasted prime rib is to die for. what does he know? well, something, anyway -- he conned my lady into trying it, and she agrees. me? i'd rather have the short rib pot roast, or better yet, a rack of scott's baby backs -- they've got the hawaiian bbq sauce down pat. and the crab cakes are memorable.

they have a decent wine list, and the prices aren't too terrible, forrestaurantprices. i mean, where else will you find a wine list offering king estates pinot noir at 44 bucks?

dessert is an unknown quantity to all of us -- we just never have any room for it. but with food that good, who cares.