Madrona Eatery & Ale House

Lisa Kennelly 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Kiddy haven by day, neighborhood hangout by night – This bar & grill has anchored the corner of Madrona's retail strip for years, and knows its clientele well. Here you'll find families with kids looking for a low-hassle night out, solo diners catching the hockey game and couples relaxing with an after-work drink. It's kid-friendly to a fault, with a play area and a liberal child-roaming policy, but after 8 you'll find a more grown-up atmosphere with late-night happy hour and weekly trivia. A rotating list of beers and wines... read more

crupp76 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Never expected that....... – There was paper, like a cheese slice with a big piece of wax paper attached, and yes, they didn't make me pay for the cheeseburger.... but that's it? No apology from the manager?? 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

A kid-friendly neighborhood bar with good food. – In Short On most nights, toddlers run underfoot as their parents enjoy a beer and locals warm the bar stools. This corner bar is lined with windows; the booths are best to quaff one of the 15 draft brews while watching passersby. Choices range from a mushroom burger to smoked salmon fettucine. Cheesy pizzas, sandwiches and fresh-cut fries round out the bar food, while pastas and land-and-sea specials are menu mainstays. 

pickleprune 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great for Young Children – I enjoy taking my kids here because there's a small play area with toys (near the fireplace so kids do need to be watched carefully) to keep the youngin's busy while the food is prepared. Friendly staff. Things get a bit loud on Friday evenings simply because the place draws a fairly large crowd. Great during the summer because the windows open wide providing lots of air flow. I'd recommend. 

milolutz 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great neighborhood pub – Great pub atmosphere, plus you can bring your kids. It's only open evenings, though, so it's not always convenient. Still, the staff is great and the food is fine. I'd recommend it. 

pgcarlson 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

User review by pgcarlson – This place is a neighborhood favorite- excellent location and decent food. What keeps us coming back, though, is the service and atmosphere. The waitstaff and the bartender are terrific Really friendly and welcoming-- and it shows given the diversity of the clientele. Our only complaints: the portions are small, the prices are high for what you get, and they really need to be open on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. 

mysticcat00 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Madrona Eatery is the Best – The Madrona Eatery and Ale House is a great place to go and eat/drink/relax. The waitstaff is very friendly, and always moving. The food is excellent both in quality and diversity. The Ale House Burger is a MUST, especially with the grilled onion. The Hummus Plate is also a must with grilled pita, yummy hummus, greek olives and feta cheese adorning the plate. 

Timkubly 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Bye Bye Bad Chef! – Thank you so much for getting rid of that terrible chef. The last two were wonderful i don't know what the owner was thinking when they hired the grumpy old guy. I'm glad things are back to normal we will come more often. 

dd_turner 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

GREAT SERVICE – My family has frequented the Ale House weekly for the past year. There have been several changes made, some great, some not so great. Overall it is always a friendly place to go with great service, concidering the kids running around the servers feet while they deliver food. The new menu is excellent, however don't try and make a substitution of any kind. Not only will the server be reluctant to ask the chef, if they actually do make the request, seconds later you will hear the slamming of pans coming from th... read more