McMenamins Tavern on the Square

4.2

1388 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Northwest)

18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

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2 people

23 Apr 2025

April 2025

20:30

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

The Tavern on the Square at McMenamins Anderson School is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and later-on. This Northwest-style café offers comfortable sophistication, making it an ideal spot to meet up and enjoy house-made specialties, such as brioche and desserts.

You'll see seasonal offerings, fresh fish and local produce on the menus here, ranging from Seared King Salmon to Filet Mignon.

Dining options pair well with our handcrafted coffee, ales, cider, wine and spirits-offering upscale classics and modern inventions.

Fresh, inventive offerings make this Tavern an inviting space any time of day or night.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Northwest), Contemporary American, Organic
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 07:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Phone number
(425) 219-4362
Website
http://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school/tavern-on-the-square
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Emily Trettel
Private party facilities
Looking to host a birthday, anniversary, holiday, corporate, or celebratory event at Tavern on the Square? The Erma Olin room is the perfect destination for any type of gathering for groups ranging anywhere between 12-20 people. We have limited availability in our dining room for parties larger than 5. Please note that these often book up far in advance. Large party reservation slots are available prior to 5:30pm and after 7:30pm. We have greater availability for large party reservations Sunday through Thursday so please let us know if alternate dates would suffice.

Location
18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Area
Bothell
Parking details
There is a parking lot located on site for Customers and Hotel Guests. There is also parking available behind Anderson School in the Pop Keeney Stadium.
Entertainment
Onsite at the Anderson School, we have a weekly live music, a first-run movie theater, billiards, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits and more.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Fresh-Cut FriesUS$6.75
Truffle FriesUS$9.50
black garlic aioli
Soup of the DayUS$6.25
housemade crackers
Brussels & CauliflowerUS$10.00
bacon, warm Edgefield Dijon-apple cider dressing
Kamikaze Seared Ahi*US$13.75
ginger-wasabi mayo, spicy-sweet slaw, scallions, chili oil
Dungeness Crab CocktailUS$17.75
lemon, fresh dill & cocktail sauce
Tom Kha Steamer ClamsUS$18.25
coconut-lime broth, chilies, mushrooms, fresh tomato & cilantro with sourdough
Cheese BoardUS$19.25
artisan cheeses, rosemary nuts, housemade crackers, quince paste
Charcuterie BoardUS$20.50
cured meats, olives, housemade crackers, Yardhouse Giardiniera
GardenUS$8.00
mixed lettuces, cucumber, shaved fennel & carrot, marinated red onion, White Rabbit vinaigrette
Tavern CaesarUS$8.75
romaine, shaved Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, black garlic Caesar dressing

Pizza

Served on our housemade 12-inch thin crust, substitute a gluten-free crust for $3

Queen IsabellaUS$17.00
fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, San Marzano tomato, arugula
Mushroom HunterUS$18.00
olive oil, fresh herbs, roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, fried shallots
Fennel & SausageUS$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fennel sausage, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, roasted fennel
ProsciuttoUS$19.00
peppered Hogshead onions, arugula, shaved Parmesan & balsamic reduction

Dinner Mains

Tavern Cheeseburger*US$18.00
½-lb wagyu beef patty, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles & No. 007 secret sauce on a Grand Central bun with your choice of truffle fries or a side green salad
- Deluxe Fried Egg & BaconUS$23.00
Bucatini BologneseUS$19.00
fresh herbs & grated Parmesan Reggiano with grilled bread
Moroccan Vegetable StewUS$19.00
red quinoa pilaf, harissa, toasted almonds & cilantro
Alehouse Halibut Fish & ChipsUS$21.00
tempura beer-battered wild Alaskan halibut, fresh-cut fries, No. 7 remoulade & buttermilk coleslaw
Penne TonnoUS$21.00
oil-poached yellowfin tuna, anchovy, garlic-herb tomato sauce, grilled bread
Terminator Steak & Frites*US$28.00
ale-marinated flatiron steak, Terminator steak & horseradish sauces, fresh-cut fries
Skuna Bay Salmon*US$29.00
White Rabbit wine buerre blanc, red quinoa pilaf
Ferryman's Braised Short RibsUS$32.50
Edgefield Ferryman's red wine-braised short rib over Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with pan reduction
Grilled Ribeye*US$35.50
Black Rabbit Red & blue butter, sautéed mushrooms & roasted roots

Sides

$7 each

Roasted Roots
Red Quinoa Pilaf
Hazelnut Green Beans
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Garlic-Roasted Broccolini

What 1,388 people are saying

McMenamins Tavern on the Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eastside
Great for brunch
Eastside
Good for groups
Eastside
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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McMenamins Tavern on the Square delights with its "great ambiance" and "delicious food." Diners praise the "excellent service" and notable dishes like the shrimp and grits. However, service speed needs improvement, with some experiencing lengthy waits. Overall, it's a warm, inviting spot, perfect for celebrations, offering memorable experiences.

1,388 Reviews

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Rookie
Seattle1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Great place but dinner for 4 took 2 hours and 40 minutes. The server was slow, the cooks were even slower, and the fire pit outside was smoking up the inside making it hard to breathe. I have been here for lunch several times and it was fantastic. I will never come here again for dinner!
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Eleanore
Seattle1 review
2.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Ordered 2 burgers. Took 1 hour and 40m to get them. Historically, all of the restaurants here have bad service, but this broke the record.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was super kind and the hostess was really accommodating to our larger party size!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips was not impressive. I am not a large woman and I was left hungry. Cabbage is cheap increase the serving with the fish. Fish didn't look appetizing same shape which makes me question real fish? They was not a lot of flavor to fish. My local pub does a better job. I love the ambience of your restaurant but I would not consider your pub again for a special meal.
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Stuart
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food order took more than 30 minutes to arrive despite very few early dinner patrons in the restaurant. Beet salad had very few beets, just a lot of lettuce.
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Donna
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good service and good food, love the shrimp and grits!
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Patricia
Seattle16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food service. Our reservation was ready!! Perfect evening!
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Emily
Chicago6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
After we were seated, nobody cane to our table for over 25 minutes. We had no waters or anything at the table. Once we had a waitress, we ordered drinks apps and our main meals. Our drinks came 20 minutes later, our apps came an HOUR later and our meals came TWO hours later! Our dishes and dinks piled up on our table as nobody would clear the table. I asked our waitress if she didn’t mind taking the 6 (yes 6) empty cups/glasses off our table…she looked confused so I had to ask again. The food was good, but the service killed it.
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Ryan
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had the tavern burger which was amazing and was a large portion. Also we got the black and white fries which were amazing and came with a tasty sauce.
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Aaron
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing like all experiences at any McMenamins, the only thing was the menu was a smaller set menu but that is the only bad
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FAQs

McMenamins Tavern on the Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 219-4362.

McMenamins Tavern on the Square is rated 4.2 stars by 1388 OpenTable diners.

McMenamins Tavern on the Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Apr 2025

April 2025

20:30

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for McMenamins Tavern on the Square

18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Additional information

Area
Bothell
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 07:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Northwest), Contemporary American, Organic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking lot located on site for Customers and Hotel Guests. There is also parking available behind Anderson School in the Pop Keeney Stadium.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Emily Trettel
Entertainment
Onsite at the Anderson School, we have a weekly live music, a first-run movie theater, billiards, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits and more.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school/tavern-on-the-square
Phone number
(425) 219-4362
Private party facilities
Looking to host a birthday, anniversary, holiday, corporate, or celebratory event at Tavern on the Square? The Erma Olin room is the perfect destination for any type of gathering for groups ranging anywhere between 12-20 people. We have limited availability in our dining room for parties larger than 5. Please note that these often book up far in advance. Large party reservation slots are available prior to 5:30pm and after 7:30pm. We have greater availability for large party reservations Sunday through Thursday so please let us know if alternate dates would suffice.

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Bites

Rosemary NutsUS$5.00

El Diablo EggsUS$5.00

Shishito PeppersUS$6.00

Bacon-Wrapped DatesUS$5.00

Marinated OlivesUS$5.00

Starters

Fresh-Cut FriesUS$6.75

Truffle FriesUS$9.50

Soup of the DayUS$6.25

Brussels & CauliflowerUS$10.00

Kamikaze Seared Ahi*US$13.75

Dungeness Crab CocktailUS$17.75

Tom Kha Steamer ClamsUS$18.25

Cheese BoardUS$19.25

Charcuterie BoardUS$20.50

GardenUS$8.00

Tavern CaesarUS$8.75

Pizza

Queen IsabellaUS$17.00

Mushroom HunterUS$18.00

Fennel & SausageUS$19.00

ProsciuttoUS$19.00

Dinner Mains

Tavern Cheeseburger*US$18.00

Bucatini BologneseUS$19.00

Moroccan Vegetable StewUS$19.00

Alehouse Halibut Fish & ChipsUS$21.00

Penne TonnoUS$21.00

Terminator Steak & Frites*US$28.00

Skuna Bay Salmon*US$29.00

Ferryman's Braised Short RibsUS$32.50

Grilled Ribeye*US$35.50

Sides

Roasted Roots

Red Quinoa Pilaf

Hazelnut Green Beans

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Garlic-Roasted Broccolini

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