ProudPapa
That seems about right as for the level of service to expect there. I have been 3 times. Once during West Fest. Sat at the bar and had a beer with a friend. The bartender was a woman who also worked at A Terrible Beauty when it was open. She was helpful however the male bartender was rather surly. Had to flag someone down for both the beer and the check.
Second time was for dinner with my wife and youngest child. We were seated quickly but had to flag down a server. The owner ended up taking our order. I tried the corned beef and cabbage. The meat was very fatty and the cabbage was cold.
The third time we went was for my daughters fund raiser. We again had to flag down our server to order. I had the hamburger. The owner brought it to our table and told me it was ground chuck and hand formed, and the buns are baked at the family bakery. Sadly it was a very small burger patty. It tasted good.
however, just could have been a little bigger. After we all ate we had to flag down someone to get our check. Glad I checked the bill as we received the tab for another table.
On the way out the owner stopped us at the door to ask how everything was. I was very honest that service is a little lacking. He recommended we come in for brunch, it is very good he says. The bread comes from the family bakery he repeated himself.
The ambiance is not very comfortable. It’s bright and I agree that the TVs are distracting. Turn them on for a game otherwise leave them off or muted. I recall one loud one in the back when we were trying to eat.
I’m willing to give them another shot but it’s not my first go to in west seattle.