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The Pumphouse Bar & Grill
11802 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98005, United States
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The Pumphouse Bar & Grill
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J.
Review №1

We were looking for something close to our hotel and this came up on google with good reviews. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. The onion rings were not homemade but they were tasty. Husband had 1/2 order of nachos and he was very pleased and it filled him up. I had Halibut fish and chips and I loved it. My husband had a great amber ale but I can’t remember the name. When in the Seattle area check this place out.

Ga
Review №2

Great spot. Lots of TVs for sports viewing. Great breakfast menu and hours. The bar is slightly raised seating and is the best place to belly up. Fantastic staff and pretty consistent rotation of tap beers.

Ma
Review №3

Really awesome burger! It was nice to have fresh veggies on a good beef burger. Pleasant sports pub atmosphere without excessive noise. Staff was friendly and attentive. Hope to return sometime!

Ne
Review №4

This is a great place to watch a game. There is a menu full of tasty items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a full bar, TVs everywhere, and the staff was helpful, patient, funny, and worked as a team. They cared less less which table you were at than they cared that you had everything you needed or wanted.

Ru
Review №5

I came here after a hike through bridle trails and what a nice surprise! My friend and I had a really nice oatmeal stout that was delicious and potato skins! Havent had those in so long but boy were they delicious. The server staff was great too even though we were between the afternoon evening servers we got handled by both of them with a lot of friendly service.

Mi
Review №6

The Pumphouse BaG is just what I needed the place to be. I had 45 min for lunch during an all-day class I was taking nearby. Way back in the day, pre-Covid, the last time I had an opportunity to take a professional development class, lunch wouldve been provided. I didnt realize, until I received the email from the organization the day before the class, that was no longer the case, and the students should brunch their own snacks and lunch. At my house, one does not have the capacity to accomplish this with such short notice. So I was flung out into the unknown lunch options in Bellevue. When I queried quick lunch The Pumphouse BaG was the first hit sand it was the closest, so there I went. I pulled into the parking lot which was behind capacity, and was just lucky enough to nab the last illegal parking spot on the street.Mark, Im into my lunch 45 by 10 Im guessing at this point.I walk in and an greeted sad I do, and asked how many? I replied it was only me and asked if there was room at the bar. She pointed and said anywhere you like.I seated myself and within seconds, someone was next to me asking what is like to drink. I said iced tea, which she brought to me seconds later and asked if I knew what I wanted to eat, simultaneously handing new a menu. I looked quickly, place the menu on the bar, and she wear back.I ordered, was served, ate, payed my tab, and made three 4 min drive back to my class, waking into the building at the 45 min mark.

Vi
Review №7

Had the Pancake Combo. I couldn’t have made it better myself. Eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes were all perfect. Unbelievable! Great place!

Di
Review №8

One of the few old haunts of Bellevue that is still around. Good bar food and drinks with super friendly staff. Love the potatoes skins and Spicy Fried chicken salad. If you are a sports buff, its a great place to watch a game and spend time with a fun crowd. Adults only.

Be
Review №9

We came in for breakfast, when traveling through town. On a whim. Came up on our Google map search. And boy were we pleasantly satisfied with the food, coffee, and service. We both ordered chicken fried steak. Everything about it was delicious. Our compliments to the chef! 🙏 ☺️

Da
Review №10

A great place, with great food and great staff, ill be making this place my usual game day haunt from now on

Ka
Review №11

Nice place to hangout. Good beer on tap

Za
Review №12

This place is slowly growing on me. Its got a nice atmosphere, plenty of seating, and good beer choices. However, the food is a step above all of them. Ive been nothing but impressed with everything I have gotten to eat here. Its very typical American dining... But cooked particularly well for a bar. I will say the only thing that brings it down a notch for me is that its not the kind of place Id feel comfortable going and just drinking at. It really feels more like a restaurant than a bar, despite their bar being the sort of center focus of the place. But now that Ive had more of the food there, Im not sure how you resist getting a drink without getting any food. Make sure you try the sweet potato fries!

UC
Review №13

This is a top hat business run by a family that delivers exceptional service. The entire staff was attentive, respectful and friendly. First time there and we will return. Thank you to Bob and his daughter Gina. Ron said it right about the burgers! Yummy!

Ch
Review №14

The food was fine. The service was fine. We were outside on the patio in the section where the roof is corrugated plastic and it was really hot, like being in a terrarium. There was another section made out of tent that was probably cooler due to having a non-transparent roof and more airflow. I remarked twice that it was really hot in there and the waitress said It sure is! She did not offer to move us, but I didnt outright ask either.

Ma
Review №15

Great local watering hole. The burgers and drinks are decent price and quality wise. Nice slice of what used to be in the midst of the massive growth around it. Stop by for simple bar food favorites or a quick drink. Usually packed most nights after work so be prepared to see a lot of people and regulars.

Le
Review №16

The two young ladies give great customers service. Breakfast was delicious

J-
Review №17

After we left The Pumphouse, my wife commented on how she wished there were more places like it around. Food quality is great and consistent, atmosphere is enjoyable and casual, and the service we have had is ALWAYS good.

Ma
Review №18

Immediate service. Changed to my (random) game. Great customer service and atmosphere. Couldn’t be better.

Al
Review №19

The Pumphouse is awesome! Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. Not sure what to get? Get the French Dip. Gluten free? Get the Ceasar Salad. Parking lot fills, so look to park along the street. I am always satisfied and happy at The Pumphouse.

Wi
Review №20

I like me a good Reuben, I ordered one after a waitress said they were super good here. She wasnt lying, best Reuben Ive had in a long time. Drinks were good, service was fast, and prices were affordable. Will definitely be back!

wa
Review №21

Great service. Great Cobb salad and great burgers and French dip sandwich. Great place to meet for lunch .

Ra
Review №22

Went there for lunch on a weekday. The food was good, not great, and although the service was friendly, it took soooo long to get our food, we barely had time to eat it. Cool vibe though.

Do
Review №23

A typical bar food and craft beer place. Food is mediocre at best and craft beer selection good at average prices. I had the bbq chicken sandwich and my buddy had the bacon cheeseburger. Small piece of chicken with white lettuce. The burger was just ok. They have an outdoor covered patio that is small and a small outdoor patio with umbrellas that is also small. I wouldnt recommend for the food but maybe just a beer.

Ty
Review №24

Had the petite sirloin for lunch. It was really good and the server was super nice. Only thing I could say was negative was the salad was pretty wilted. Other than that i was very satisfied and look forward to going again

ji
Review №25

I used to go here a lot then moved away to another job 6 years ago. I happened to be close by and swung in. Im glad I did the atmosphere is still the same old bar feel very inviting....amazing service great food hot of the grill. The service was fast and all the staff was friendly and made sure I was taken care of. Thanks 👍

Pe
Review №26

Great service and good food. The beer selection is limited here but we always found something worth drinking. There are enough TVs that you can watch what ever game happens to be on. The parking lot is very small and street parking is limited.

Br
Review №27

Great burgers and nachos. The nachos are real baked cheese, none of that cheese sauce stuff.

Jo
Review №28

Excellent service and the food was astounding! Check out the chicken fried steak sandwich if your feeling some comfort food. the menu contains only salads, burgers, appetizers, and sandwiches but everything I tried was wonderful and the beer menu was almost as big as the regular one.

Ni
Review №29

I am truly speechless by our experience today. My husband and I were dining there for the first time at this establishment. Another customer asked us to change our seats because they wanted to see the TV. Despite hesitation, we accomadated her, I voiced my concerns to my husband and then the waitress started going off on us saying we were being mean. The other customer defended us even, i proceeded to go speak with the manager, the waitress followed me in continued to get in my face I had to tell her to get out of my face and this was allowed to go on. I absolutely will never go here again. The fact that they said that this is a long time customer yet we were first time customers. This establishment does not appear to be culturally sensitive.

Ke
Review №30

Pump house is a great place to meet up with your friends and have lunch. They are not the usual dive bar. Casual atmosphere where you can try many different kinds of beer. Good comfort food. Reasonably priced and the staff is just great.

Mi
Review №31

Great burger. My kids are exploring the different burgers around Seattle area. Pumphouse is one of the best we have tasted. They cook the beef at the right level, juicy and tender.

Ja
Review №32

Not the greatest at anything, but OK at most things. Good service. Not overly loud. Not exactly a sports or dive bar, but not a meat market or too fancy.

Sa
Review №33

The Patty melt was delicious. Very quick service and nice atmosphere.

ma
Review №34

Its a fabulous place! Its a bar and grill, not fancy dining! I love this place! Not many like this anymore or anywhere. They are back open, so support our small businesses! It can get busy, so dont EXPECT immediate service at ALL times. I am happy that the staff tries hard! Thats better and more than most places. They just got going again and good help is hard to find, especially lately almost everywhere. This place ricks!!!

Na
Review №35

Excellent service and selection, cozy but with lots of TVs so nobody in the group has a bad view of the big game.

Da
Review №36

Had some tasty clam strips and a good guava sour beer. Very friendly staff. Thanks!

Th
Review №37

We are so happy to see that this place is still here and thriving (after many, many years). We will always come and I hope that the new link rail station next door brings them even more business success. Hashbrowns and omelettes and all the drinks are great and the service is always great.

Mi
Review №38

Good food and beer selection. Friendly service. Long time Bellevue hangout.

Ca
Review №39

The place was nice. It had a good ambience but the food could be a bit better.We ordered sandwiches, veggies and chicken but it was very soggy and started tearing apart.The veggies were just places anyhow and kept falling off. Maybe something else is worth trying here.

Ch
Review №40

Great place to get together with friends to eat and watch games.

Kr
Review №41

Great atmosphere. SUPER friendly staff. Im particularly fond of the beer-on-tap selection but only because they have Guinness Nitro Stout (I hate IPAs and beer you can see through). The food is satisfying. Havent tried all menu items but the potato skins and burgers are tasty (and, i mean honestly... youre at a pub. What else do you wanna eat??)Even though I ranked it 4 out of 5, I still highly recommend to anyone looking for a low key, relaxing place to grab a bite and a cocktail in Bellevue (without getting a nose bleed 😉)

Ro
Review №42

First time we have there breakfast, just as great as lunch or dinner!

Ch
Review №43

Fresh on tap beers and yum finger foods!

Za
Review №44

Went for lunch, great service, the tuna melt was tasty. Looks like a great setup for watching sports. They did a really good job putting up shielding for COVID, the barriers look natural, its the most normal dining experience Ive had since the pandemic kicked off. Massive kudos to the owner for going above and beyond to make sure the patrons are as safe as possible with the barriers, but the barriers are finished and painted. It was really nice.Also watched the staff disinfect other tables as they turned tables and they were very thorough.Really well done, very professional, it feels weird to compliment a place on making it feel normal, but thats a high compliment in these times as its surprisingly hard to achieve and pretty uncommon. 10/10 would go again

Cl
Review №45

What a great little place. Excellent chicken fried steak.

Jo
Review №46

Wonderful restaurant, great service and delicious food. My wife and I were there for our anniversary dinner and it lived up to my expectations.

Je
Review №47

Average prices. Good food. Great location. Really good looking cocktail waitress was friendly and prompt with her service. We got and enjoyed the special which was a BBQ bacon burger with fries AND a salad! $12..... I will definitely be back. It was pretty busy on a Monday night most seats were full.... next time you want a shot and a burger check it out.

Mi
Review №48

Good place to meet after work for a drink and appetizers.

Li
Review №49

Pretty good service and food was good as well. Busy place for a weekday night.

Bi
Review №50

Im going to have the best meal in this place. Oh, I liked the service. Its very fun and informative. Definitely to return. I have no complaints whatsoever. Its very cool

De
Review №51

Always a winner. Best BLTA ever.

Je
Review №52

No kids it teenagers allowed anytime during day which is disappointing for a lunch time spot!

Sa
Review №53

I ordered the halibut and chips. The fish was dry, bland and overcooked. It was obviously purchased pre- battered and frozen. I assumed it would have been fresh and hand battered. My friend liked her Ruben, but it looked skimpy. Her son had a burger and said it was okay. The fries were good. I would not go back here to eat, but might watch a game on one of their multiple tvs. But youd have to get there early as it is a small place. The staff were pleasant and prompt.

Br
Review №54

Great place to have a beer and grab a bite.

An
Review №55

Really nice an very “local place” for great selection of beers and comfort food. Good service and definitely worth a visit. I will come again.

An
Review №56

COVID is still here, so capacity is restricted to 25%, masks are required when not eating, and the staff are incredibly careful with cleaning and disinfecting usable surfaces. Plus side, lower capacity means the kitchen isnt slammed with orders and your food gets to you quickly.I always pass this place on the B Line between Crossroads and downtown Bellevue, but Id never come in until a few days ago. It turns out to be an excellent little diner with classic Americana favorites :)I had chicken strips and fries with a side Caesar salad and a soft drink, and it was exactly everything I expected. Good solid roadside diner fare from a genuine hole-in-the-wall you might have missed as easily as I did. I hope they get more business once the light rail station being built next door is finally finished. This place is delicious and you should check them out :)

Ch
Review №57

Wonderful experience with great food. The staff was accommodating and made our visit worthwhile. Very warm and homey. Great place for a relaxing end of workday meal and beer with some friends.

Ja
Review №58

Foodnand drinks were great! There was covered outside dining, so we were protected from wind and rain.

St
Review №59

Great taco salad. One slight order error by server but was corrected to complete satisfaction.

An
Review №60

Great cocktails, decent mushroom Swiss burger, and the fries were so-so

Ti
Review №61

Great beer. Fast service. They make great Reubens

Sa
Review №62

Had a great breakfast and really great service.

Da
Review №63

Great place with a great staff! Food is always on point! Definitely recommend the Chili and also the sliders!

Ke
Review №64

I’d come back here again!

We
Review №65

Worst Halibut and chips. Greasy, over done, and dry. Staff was friendly. Maybe other items on the menu are great.

So
Review №66

Good food and large drink collection. Every sports game is shown in the bar. The huckleberry vodka lemonade is their speciality drink and is refreshing and not as sweet as other hard lemonades. All reasonably priced food and drink. The sliders and combo plate was a good amount for 3 people to share.

Cr
Review №67

I loved it! When you check in they let you wait inside for your table to be ready. The covered patio area was nice and they provide lap blankets which I absolutely loved. They have a nice selection of food and drink options and the foid was delicious. The staff were all friendly and are humorous.

Br
Review №68

Good pub food. Good drinks. What else do you need?

On
Review №69

Very good breakfast menu and server was great.

Ti
Review №70

Good food but the waitress was pushing us to be done and go. She must have came to our table 5 to 6 times asking if we were done

Ca
Review №71

Great place for breakfast on Sunday morning during football season.

St
Review №72

Great food and appetizers, and really loved the beer on tap selection. Highly recommend this bar and grill👌🏻

Ja
Review №73

Im from Europe so I wanted to taste American bar. Lots of people, lots of beers and lots of TV screens here. The service was fine and beer was good. But all those TVs were annoying. Ill will be back! :)

Ko
Review №74

32oz beer mugs and daily specials!Great spot. Definitely recommend!

Ma
Review №75

Great Family Business, Delicious Food, Drinks, and Service! Thanks for a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner! The Outdoor Patio was warm, cozy and well socially distanced. My family enjoyed your hard work. Thank you for being here!

Li
Review №76

Good food. & great service.

Am
Review №77

Our waitress was very friendly and nice. Food was Great! Ordered the Cajun popcorn shrimp and the club sandwhich. Would definelty order again!

Mi
Review №78

The center of Bellevues soul. Thank you for sticking it out!

Br
Review №79

Amazing staff!! Great drinks , friendly atmosphere!! A good time for sure!

CO
Review №80

They have done a great job creating an outdoor seating area! And as always service is pleasant. Breakfast was good! Clean plate club today! Had the Florentine Benedict and a mimosa. My husband and I enjoy coming here, especially when we can find parking.😎👍😊

Ja
Review №81

The wings were great. Staff was helpful and nice.

br
Review №82

Great place! Definitely coming back.

Ke
Review №83

Great little place to get a good meal. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Would surely visit again.

Pe
Review №84

Great outdoor seating accommodations! Fresh open air, seat pads, lap blankets AND portable heaters at your table. Great drinks, great food and super friendly attentive staff! Must do 🙌🏼🍻

Pe
Review №85

Not a bad place at all, food was really pretty good and not greasy. Served quickly and in general I’d say not a bad setup

Ly
Review №86

Great service, skinny margaritas with fresh Orange juiceGreat outdoor heated spaceIts a Old Believe place, one I rarely went toBut a good COVID space

Ch
Review №87

Had breakfast here. It was delicious. Great customer service! Fast and friendly.

Do
Review №88

With the addition of the outdoor seating a great Bellevue restaurant got even better

Tr
Review №89

Decent bar foods and beers.

Ka
Review №90

Food and service are always good

Ph
Review №91

Our favorite place to have a burger and a beer. The food is great, one of the best burgers we tasted. Solid selection of beers, nice place with very welcoming staff

Da
Review №92

Melanie is and always will be the best pumphouse girl there ever was...

Ca
Review №93

A cute little place to just kick back and let the stress of the day go away. Good food and great staff.

ra
Review №94

Great food, friendly environment and great service

Ma
Review №95

While they boast the “best burger in Bellevue”, I have a feeling it may not be the case.

Da
Review №96

Great appetizers. Good beer. Had indoor and outdoor seating.

er
Review №97

What I love about this place is that you will see people of all walks of life. Business man, construction person, couples, singles, small groups, all walks co existing-mingling. My wife had the patty melt on rye and I had the French dip both made very well and both tasted great. They have many local beers and ciders in tap. I even found a pilsner on tap!

st
Review №98

Finding parking for the Pumphouse can be a bit tricky since they are seemingly always busy, but its worth it. The salads are fantastic and always fresh, the burgers are huge, juicy and delicious, and the drinks are well-made (no watered down drinks here!). Theres also a decent selection of beers.

St
Review №99

One of my favorite bars in town. No pretense, nothing fancy. Just good food and beer at reasonable prices. The staff is excellent. The place where everybody knows your name, and youre always glad you came 🎶🎶

Jo
Review №100

Great place, very satisfied and the food was perfect all 3 times I visited.

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  • Address:11802 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98005, United States
  • Site:http://www.pumphousebellevue.com/
  • Phone:+1 425-455-4110
Categories
  • Diner
  • Bar
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Bar & grill
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Thursday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–10PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–10PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Sports:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy hour food:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar onsite:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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