Nancy H.
Yelp
Reading some of the other reviews for this restaurant, I can only surmise that this place has seriously upped its game, as my kid and I came here for an early dinner yesterday and it was fantastic!
I had made reservations online through Open Table, but we arrived quite early (my kid and I expected to spend more time at the Planted convention at the Convention Center, but it was so crowded, we left super early). Despite long lines outside the restaurant, I asked the guy at the counter if there was an empty table, either inside or out on their huge patio, noting that we were early and if we had to wait, that was totally okay. He was super nice and after conferring with a colleague, said there was a table inside and we were escorted in.
I really liked the whole vibe of this place. Lots of tv's with hockey and soccer playing (go Oilers!). Exposed overhead pipes adding an industrial feel, with thick wooden tables and bar counters with the T&B logo branded on in areas. Dark walls with Hollywood bulb lighted signs. Open kitchen area to watch the cooks. Humongous bar with a gazillion taps for a gazillion beers. I'm not a beer drinker but if I were, this'd be heaven. Great ambiance. And the patio outside looked AMAZING.
Our server was Daria (I might be misspelling her name). And she was wonderful. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and all the beers. My kid ordered a sour beer she likes but mentioned she wanted to try a few others "eventually", and Daria brought her samples of these three other sour beers, just to try. I thought that was so nice! As for me, I ordered a rosé sangria and it was delightful.
Now, as for the food.... I have nothing even remotely critical to say. My kid and I shared the chicken wings with the maple bacon glaze, and all I can say is, these were the best chicken wings we both had ever had! Not too gloopy or sticky or greasy, but simultaneously sweet and salty and crispy skinned, like candy, and absolutely divine! We also shared the peppercorn steak (I know, I know, we just came from a vegetarian convention. Don't judge!!!). I'm not one for sauces so this wasn't really my "thing", but the steak was cooked perfectly and was delicious, as were the accompanying truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus. My kid IS a vegetarian, though, who has meat once every 1-2 years, and she said this was the best steak and best sauce she ever had. I was so surprised she was so into this dish, but she totally devoured it.
We were too full to even consider dessert, but decided to return, either here or to the cute-looking Tap Shack along the Coal Harbor seawall, once the weather gets nice again (hopefully soon!).