Phinney Market Pub & Eatery

Had dinner there this week with the family (including a 4 year old). It was nice! Food and drink were both very good. The nicest surprise was the live jazz music from a young group. It was well suited for the crowd that night, and well received. Only drawback was not enough staff to provide good service. I had to walk to the bar in order to get another drink and then to pay the bill. Seems like the manager could address that.

We used to come here pretty regularly, since it (1) is relatively close, (2) opens early on weekends, and (3) had a train table area for our kids to play in. Unfortunately, the train table is gone. I'm sure they had good reasons for removing it and wouldn't deny them the revenue of the extra tables they've put in instead, but it really does change how family-friendly the place is. I don't think we'll be going back, since we can get equivalent food with no train table closer to home. Maybe still worth your while if you're childless or headed to/from the zoo, though.

Great place for kids AND delicious food, they have a little play area that makes it easy to relax while the kids do their own thing. It's like the place was designed to be a great, meltdown-free eating experience. The inside feels like a craft-cocktail bar. It's the best way I can imagine to have a grown up brunch with kids!