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Some Random Bar

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill Brunch restaurant Gastropub

One of the Top rated Gastropubs in Seattle


Address

2604 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, United States

Website

somerandombar.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) great (17) nachos (16) drinks (15) friendly (13) service (13) crab (12) Seattle (12) time (11) pull (10)
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  • 5/5 Eyung G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience with elevated food menu. I was recommended the crab nachos and it didn't disappoint. Bartenders are friendly. The highlight is the bourbon menu. Extensive list with a great rare collection. Highly recommend if you're looking for a special pour.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie T. 11 months ago on Google • 940 reviews
    We stumbled upon this bar as our last place for the night. They have a pretty solid collection of bourbons that I wouldn't mind having at home myself. The prices are pretty reasonable for what they have. The people working here were pretty friendly and provided quick service. We only ordered some fries to snack on, which came out unexpectedly quick. Overall, I would come here again to try some of their other bourbons.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John T. 8 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    "Some Random Bar in Belltown offers generously portioned crab nachos that are satisfying without being overly extravagant. The beer selection, while not expansive, is sufficiently well-chosen to accompany your meal. The staff is attentive and amiable, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The true highlight, however, is the outdoor area—perfectly lit and suited for a comfortable summer evening with friends. A solid choice for a casual night out; I'll certainly be back."
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good food & drinks! We got the pull apart bread and the wings alongside the blueberry sangria and the hot cinnamon alcoholic drink. Friendly waitress and waiters, great atmosphere, would come here again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shalu D. 2 years ago on Google
    They take customer care as lightly as the name. In the efforts of giving a rustic vintage look to the place they made it rust like. How is one supposed to pour water from this jar? Is it supposed to be cool? My friend ordered a fish which was clearly stale and they didn’t even offer to replace it even after he pointed that out. Location is good with parking adjacent to the place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph L. 5 months ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Very very nice bar. Great service and atmosphere. They have some surprisingly good vegan options including impossible tacos. My friend really enjoyed the pull apart bread. The owner is behind the bar and gives great service. I will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deva S. 2 years ago on Google
    The chicken wings were way better than they had any business being. The chicken fell off the bones and man I loved it. The portion size was solid as well. More than enough for 2 people. Also the George Clooney cocktail was amazing. Genuinely one of the best coffee based drinks I've ever had. Service was good and the place was clean. Prices were between 7$ to 15$ for most items. Give it a try!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great and friendly service! Food was delicious started with a warm garlic pull apart, the chicken parmesan was perfect and ended with a warm and sweet Hot Buttered rum. Will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good! I wouldn't feel the need to return the next time I'm in Seattle but I had a nice time tonight and do not regret going. We ordered the pull apart bread, the grilled shrimp club and the crab nachos. It was a ton of food. The shrimp club was the best and our server was even better! She had some great suggestions and our drinks were always refilled.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun atmosphere with great food and drinks! Super friendly staff! Ordered grilled rockfish tacos (seasonal) and it's f*ckin summer mixed drink. Fish + the salsa was perfect flavor combo - very filling. The drink was refreshing and not super sweet. Not too bad prices, need to come during happy hour next time. Can't wait to go back and try other stuff!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa Johnson (. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to find a place to eat and talk to people while solo traveling. The Painted Hills Beef Burger was so juicy I got it all over me. That is how you know it's a great burger when it is messy. The people at the bar were friendly and the bar tender, Cory, was even more friendly. She made me feel like a regular. I would highly recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vincent Randy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little bar with surprisingly tasty food! Afterwork or neighborhood joint. Parking can be a challenge in this area, so uber is a good option. Staff was friendly and helpful with selections. FOLLOW ME for more thoughtful recommendations as I travel the world 🌎
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie S. 8 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Super cool bar with a super cool vibe. Outdoor and indoor seating, incredibly kind and attentive staff, killer happy hour (which seems to be a dying art in Seattle,) and delicious food. Tonight was my second visit and I will definitely be back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga S. 5 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    5 🌟 everything! I'm visiting NJ, looking for a quick bite to eat. Really just searching for basic bar food....well nothing about this place is basic! This bar just put the entire eastcoast to shame. The comfort of a local bar with upscale, 5 star cuisine, and service. They offer a twist on simple things like wings and take up 5 notches on things like fresh salmon and mushrooms risotto. I feel like I left a fancy restaurant. (I couldn't resist writing my review, so I wrote it over dessert). I highly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebekah H. 7 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Very nice place with amazing food! We ordered the smoked pork tenderloin and the chicken parmesan from the “for a limited time” menu and the warm garlic pull-apart from the “not going anywhere” menu. Our drinks were the Seasonally inappropriate sangria, and hot apple cider. I did not like the hot apple cider, though there was nothing wrong with it, it was just too strong for my liking. Everything else was absolutely amazing. The staff were all great and very friendly! The ambience was great and we loved the decorations for Halloween. Portion sizes are great and we definitely had left overs. Loved this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chelsea T. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Literally everytime I book a flight to Seattle I start considering what I’m going to order at Some Random Bar. I first visited in November of ‘21 - I ordered the crab nachos at the suggestion of the super personable bartender (green hair I think?) and they were fantastic. The atmosphere of the bar was what drew me in - intimate/upscale/casual. The friendly bartenders and truly gifted kitchen staff keep me coming back. Now I’ve returned SIX times (Corey the bartender remembered me!!) and I rave about it to anyone who mentions Seattle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Truly this bar hits every mark.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole S. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Add this to a must go to place. Not just a bar, although they have a fabulous selection of drinks, the food is a must order. We tried the pull apart garlic bread which melts in your mouth and tastes like a croissant! Clam chowder did not disappoint and the crab nachos were different and delicious! We went around 8pm and got right in. Service was great, we happened to have the daughter of the owner who was fun to talk with. Loved the cozy feel and outdoor patio. Super cute Halloween decor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Poornima K. 1 year ago on Google
    We got garlic pull apart, chicken wings and crab nachos. The ambience was good, a cozy place with welcoming hosts. Crab nachos were unanimous hit among the group. Garlic pull apart gave Italian flavor, loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary “Liz” H. 2 years ago on Google
    We'd intended to go to Black Bottle, which is next door, but accidentally walked into Some Random Bar. After discovering our mistake and laughing at the fact that we'd walked into Some Random Bar instead of the bar we'd intended, we decided to stay. And we were glad we did. They have a good, reasonably-priced list of beers on tap plus tasty cocktails. The spicy mango margarita and the double chocolate stout on tap were particular favorites. Along with our drinks, we had two snacks: french fries and the house made clam chowder. The french fries were good, but the clam chowder was truly excellent. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of their food. But what we were most impressed by was the service! It was friendly and fast. We had our drinks within minutes of sitting down and our food came out quickly as well. When one friend knocked water everywhere, including on another friend, the server noticed immediately and had arrived with a cloth before we even had time to start mopping it up with napkins. We're definitely planning to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Percy P. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife ate here last time she visited Seattle. She liked it so much we had the Lyft drop us off here before we checked into the hotel. She was correct. Best burger in the city. The peach and butter lettuce salad was excellent!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yi C. 3 months ago on Google • 227 reviews New
    I love telling people I’m at “some random bar” in belltown- but the food at said bar is always stellar and surprises me with the quality of the service. They definitely undersell and embodies the undersell and over-deliver mentality. Try the crab nachos and get the crab on the side

  • 5/5 Aryn (snoringvids on Y. 3 months ago on Google • 226 reviews New
    Update pro tip: order extra Chile sauce on side with wings Will return. Wings were crispy. Everything was good. bodhi on tap

  • 4/5 C C. 8 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Waitress was nice and everything came out fast. Drinks were good too. Food was decent but wish there were more options to pick from, and we thought some things were a teeny bit expensive. Liked the ambience overall but it was SO cold/drafty where we were sitting (indoors upstairs). Overall, it was decent - probably would try somewhere else if we came through Seattle again, but it was good for one-time dinner and drinks!

  • 5/5 Arthur T. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    Great bar for a drink

  • 1/5 Dylan H. 3 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Incredibly rude service.

  • 5/5 Jen H. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Nice small spot, with good drinks and food. Love coming for brunch. The mash potato omelet is my favorite!

  • 5/5 Jennifer T. 9 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Food here is fantastic. The wings are amazing with the meat literally falling off the bones. The crab nachos are my favorite nachos period! I am allergic to tomatoes and these have not a tomato in sight. The strawberry shortcake for 2 is to die for. Great selection of local beers on tap. Happy hour is the time to go to shave 25% off your bill.

  • 5/5 KAYLA S. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Big portion sizes , good food and drinks are poured heavy !

  • 4/5 Ann V. 3 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Good experience and very tasty food! I want to suggest they buy these lids for their mason jar waters: Mason Jar Pour Spouts Lid TinPlate Mason Jar Lid Dispenser Sprouting Lid Free Flow (4 units Metal Multicolor) https://a.co/d/4Fubn9D

  • 3/5 Kate Drazner H. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    As someone who doesn’t like queso but loves cheese, I was very disappointed that the nachos do not have “white cheddar cheese” as advertised but instead have queso dip on top. I couldn’t eat the entire top layer of what I ordered. I realize I’m in the minority but they really need to be forthcoming about the queso thing on their menu.

  • 4/5 Geetika P. 1 year ago on Google
    The first bar I went to in Seattle! I love this place - it’s simple in terms of the decor but everything else about it is exceptional! The service is fantastic - great recommendations from our server and quick to deliver. The devil margarita, pull apart garlic bread and loaded nachos are excellent and I would highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 M 7 months ago on Google
    The free range chicken wings are amazing here, seriously try them 😍 def going to try their cocktails next time. They have deals for happy hour and several TVs to watch sports games. Staff seemed pretty attentive. I recommend!

  • 5/5 Carlyssa S. 8 months ago on Google
    Ate here during a 24 hour layover. Everything was great and I love the atmosphere. We had the wings, crab nachos, and a dessert that I can't remember the name of. I'd definitely go back if I'm ever in Seattle again!

  • 4/5 Luarte Delmondes S. 1 year ago on Google
    We might be making a trip back to Seattle just to come back here!!! My wife and I both absolutely loved everything about this place. The beer selection was great for me and the wife loved the mixed drink options. We first got there on happy hour and it was great deals for both of us. Even after happy hours we thought that the prices were extremely fair. The food was delicious, I had the chicken parmigiana and it was honestly the best I have ever had. The wife had a burger and it was phenomenal as well. By far the best thing about this place was the environment and the employees. Our server upstairs was Amanda and she couldn't have been any better at her job. She was extremely knowledgeable about both the food and the drinks, never wrote our order down or anyone else around us and never missed an item or customization.

  • 4/5 Camila Alves M. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty rare that I give a five star review. But from the service to the food everything was top notch. Fora. Bar the food section had something for everything. We ended up eating there and having drinks two nights in a row while in Seattle. And the next time I'm there......I'll have food and drinks at "Some Random Bar" Side note. If it's still on the menu make sure you get the clams!!!

  • 5/5 Lindsay D. 1 year ago on Google
    We chose it for the name because we thought it was funny 😂 the food was great! I had the brisket sandwich and sweet potato fries, YUM. Service was fast and friendly. Will come back next time I'm in Seattle!

  • 5/5 Jordan N. 1 year ago on Google
    Sunday Brunch was BOMB! Breakfast can be hard if you don’t eat industrial seed oils and are also grain free. I got the steak 🥩 and eggs 🍳 with poached eggs instead of sunny side up and mashed potatoes instead of fried potatoes. I added about 3 tablespoons of butter 🧈 for my macros and it was thoroughly amazing! The steak was fresh and cooked perfectly and the chimichurri was delicious! The place has good vibes, good service and great food.

  • 5/5 Sara O. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is absolutely delicious. I'll be dreaming of the pork belly alone for the next week. As other reviewers said, the crab nachos and garlic pull apart bread live up to the hype. Cocktails were well crafted, and if you can make it to happy hour you'll save a good amount. Staff was friendly and attentive even as tables filled up. I would highly recommend Some Random Bar, and I am already looking forward to going again!

  • 5/5 M B. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend and I tried this place on our first night during our first trip to Seattle. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, drinks, and food... So much that we came back two additional times during our 3 day stay. If I ever make my way back in the area I will for sure be back! Our favs were definitely the crab nachos and the garlic pull apart nachos.

  • 5/5 Olivia W. 2 years ago on Google
    Big fan of this place! The service and staff is wonderful and friendly. Gives off a good neighborhood vibe. The cocktails are well crafted and they always have the best local beers on tap. Their food surprised me and is so tasty. I expected pub food but instead it is excellent quality and a nice selection. Menu rotates occasionally so be sure to stop by to try out the new items. Prices are fair and I really have no complaints about any of my experiences from going here. Cheers!

  • 4/5 Mackenzie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a delicious time with champagne and chicken wings and garlic bread with mozzarella. The cocktails we tried were all fine but too sweet for me. The Garden of Eden, Paloma and #cancuncruz.

  • 5/5 Jhessenia E. 2 years ago on Google
    For a bar, everything was good. The wings were tasty and fell off the bone!

  • 5/5 Kimberly W. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The service was great and the food was amazing!! We went for Sunday brunch and had the avocado toast... perfection!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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