Linda's Tavern

We got there at 2:30 pm on a Saturday and we weren't super hungry, so we were hoping to get a few apps to share. They were only serving the brunch menu until 3pm, and no food service between 3-4pm, but no biggie, I just ordered a beer and some fries (get the ranch, it's the best). The service was great, the food was delicious, and the place had a good vibe. There are a few things I want to try from the dinner menu, so we will definitely be back.

Linda’s is one of the few original Capitol Hill institutions that feels just like it did before everything got gentrified. One of the best places to hang out any time of day or night. This is a go to spot for hungover weekend brunch: favs are Alamo Scramble and Chilaquiles washed down with Seattle’s best Bloody Mary. The outdoor back patio is huge and this bar is one of the few places remaining in Seattle with a smoking area that you don’t have to leave the bar to go to (there’s an alley in the back that is still part of Linda’s but far enough away from windows and doors to be within city regulations).

A great bar for meeting up with friends. Not only do they have plenty of indoor seating, there is a huge patio out back with a second bar. The drinks were great and they have a good selection of beers. The chicken tenders were delicious. They seemed like they were hand breaded just before they were made, not the parade frozen type. Really good fries too. The staff was really nice and helpful. Linda's does a really good job of making an inviting atmosphere that will make you want to keep coming back.