Wedgwood Broiler
8230 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115
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Address :
8230 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA, 98115 - Phone (206) 523-1115
- Website https://wedgwoodbroiler.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Michael M.
Seattle's answer to Lehighton's Normal Square Inn right down to the menu. Throwback dining area is great. Old School vibe, out of the way a bit but hey I kinda wanted that. I will definitely be back to this place.
(5)Corinne R.
Came to the Wedgwood Broiler for lunch and was not disappointed. :) I had their salad (with cheez-its of course!) and their teriyaki steak with the rice pilaf which was delish! I liked the portions too because it was filling but not too much. If you are in the mood for a drink, order the lemon drop because you get two portions worth in a nice little glass with a strainer. The atmosphere is great because its relaxed and not pretentious. Almost feels like you are transported back in time when you are inside. If you don't like the whole 70's/80's feel then don't eat here. It's simply reassuring to know that some places never change.
(5)Matthew M.
This place has a really bad smell about it that just made me--nauseous. How can I eat in a place like that. It's too old. Either the carpet or the paneling or the food--I don't know. I felt sick being here. So I left. Maybe it's just a place that the patrons tolerate, but--not me. I trust my senses. No offense.
(1)Susan W.
So I'm not sure if the Broiler has grown on me or what, but I have developed a new appreciation for them. I've been here at least twice now since previous review. I should have written an update sooner. Went this past Friday for dinner with friends in the lounge. The dining room still needs some updating for me to want to eat in there. Hubby had the large Caesar with shrimp. His fave. A large portion of nicely chopped, well dressed romaine with a pile of baby shrimp. I had the Wedgwood cut of the prime rib as hubby said he would like to have a little. The regular cut normally would be plenty for me. But for $2 more you really get your money's worth. A nice large baked potato with sides of butter, chives, sour cream & real bacon bits and nice green beans accompany the steak. Excellent hot horseradish & nicely salty au jus sauce. Order a dirty martini here & you will get your own personal olive juice to make your martini to your liking. :) Look forward to going for breakfast soon.
(4)Mayra G.
I absolutely love this place. It's a dying trend sadly, great service decent food good prices and the dim light decor just makes it homey. I enjoyed speaking with the waitress, but the older lady that hosted us to our booth was just plainly wonderful. I keep coming back and still enjoying their breakfast menu, coffee is pretty good. But, will come back to try their dinners and drinks menu I'm sure I'll enjoy that as well. A great staple to have in my neighborhood. I thank all the staff for make an enjoyable environment for their patrons.
(5)Jamie M.
Place was alright. Best thing overall was the above superior service. The food was half great and half not so great. My Denver omelette was great - very cheesy and not too dry, veggies and onions cooked just right. The hash browns is what I didn't like, overlooked and slightly burnt. I ended up not eating any of it. Didn't like the country gravy I ordered to go with the hash browns either. Prices are decent. Interior, ambience, menu all could use some updating.
(3)Erique W.
I've tried the food here three times first time I had a party melt with soup the soup wad horrible and I love soup it tasted like it came out of a discount can. The next time I tried the lasagna it was ok at best but I never had a salad with cheese bit crakers. The last time I went with a party melt with fries because the the bartender didn't know if soup was an option the party melt was a cheese burger the cheese wasn't melted and the grid didn't come as I had asked. The older waitress doesn't seem to be happy in her job and most times is not very attentive to the customers if not for the fact that it is close to home I would not stop for even a drink
(2)Lauren B.
This was an AMAZING dive and perfect location for our friend's bday dinner. Fell in love from the moment I entered the dimly lit bar and realized it was me and like 30 middle-aged balding men in polo shirts eating steak. Wonderful. Started off with Jungle Juice (oh yeah) followed by a $3-something dollar well cocktail, which is like unheard of in Seattle, and this wasn't even happy hour! My steak was decent (overcooked vegetables were basically decoration), but the bite I had of my friend's chicken-fried steak was INCREDIBLE!! Can't wait to come back for that. Also had the most delicious and ridiculous salad ever - with cheezits and salami chunks. Can't wait to return!
(5)Chris B.
This place is tired. As soon as one walks in the door you are greeted by the grouchiest, sourest host who grudgingly leads you to the worst table. When we asked for a better table she threw our menus down and told us to find our own table. The servers are varied, some are great, some are slow and others are just weird. Most of the time we get the slow ones who complain at the table how busy they are. (She only had four tables.) The food is also varied. Cooked meat on a plate is what they do well. Everything else looks like it came out of a 1950's cook book. Good Bloody Marys.
(1)Ryan P.
A Wedgwood institution that must be tried by all. I didn't grow up in Seattle and my grandparents live in Missouri so I can't say they brought me here as a child - but I wish I could. Really like the food, atmosphere and service. This place is a blast from the past!
(4)Wendi W.
Ordered a medium rare steak that came very well done. My friend's steak was about 60% fat. I didn't find charm in the cheez its on the salad like other reviewers. Won't be back.
(2)marc d.
Look...anyone who goes to "the Broiler" expecting El Goucho is crazy. People who give it 2-3 stars are using some other type of rating system that I do not understand. It is a neighborhood restaurant! It has good comfort food, great service, and a funky ambiance. We prefer the bar, leaving the dining room for the blue hairs(which I am becoming!). Sure, it is right out of the 60's, but so what! By the way, GREAT DRINKS! Heavy pours and made right. Order the single martinis though. They stay colder than the larger doubles which are monstrous.
(4)Michael G.
Unless you were born before 1951, do yourself a favor and sit in the lounge. The ambiance goes from nursing home cafeteria to a 1970s bar you'd see somewhere in the Midwest. Great low light, casual atmosphere. Multiple TV's, a mourner of local chatter, and booths to accommodate all sizes of parties. A lacking tap selection of beer is made up for by ample liquor, stiff drinks, and warm nuts / air popped popcorn. And seriously, the service here gets a 10. I've been here twice. The steaks are very good, and reasonably priced. The salad they came with was massive. Tons of iceberg and romaine topped with salami and cheese nips. I mean, come on...you gotta love that. My 12 oz filet mignon was good...really good in fact. I ordered it rare, and it came out just barely medium rare, but I was happy for that in hindsight. Comes with veggies and a choice of potato. I juiced it up with 2 prawns...do not do this. They are cheap frozen breaded shrimp, and their low quality detracted from the great steak. The burgers are substantial, very big, hand made, but unremarkable...perfectly cooked, though the bun was not the best Look, if you want to experience this place for its glory,get the prime rib. It is AMAZING. and do not fear ordering it rare. This kitchen seems to run a little hot. Will I be back? Oh hell yes. There's a steak challenge that will get the table talking as well...but I'll be back for the comfort food, prices, and great service.
(3)James B.
A square meal by classic resturant and bar. The best prime rib and Saturday morning hash. We eat at the Broiler frequently. Try the pulled pork sandwich w/ double sause and slaw. I can't end without honoring the classic dinner salad. A Wedgwood must eatery.
(4)Linda C.
I give this place 5 stars, the best. Not only was my steak perfect, the service great, and the retro atmosphere exactly what I needed, but the prices were more than fair. I am so sick and tired of Seattle "foodiness" that this was the perfect antidote. Honest, old fashioned quality food. I had filet mignon, baked potato and Caesar salad. No mache this, or kale that or anything remotely foraged, deconstructed, harvested locally or otherwise. Here's to "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" dining! Straightforward, exactly what you want food with awesome friendly service. Hipsters, take note. I even got a double scoop of ice cream with a candle because it was my birthday! Cannot wait to go back on a weekend for prime rib.
(5)Valerie M.
VERY poor quality for the price. Salad was iceberg lettuce, gritty with pepperoni and small cheddar cheese processed crackers. Prime rib was gris ley, flavorless and a battle to cut. When waitress returned to ask how it was; she left so abruptly no one had time to comment. Vegetables were frozen mixed and this plate cost $21.00. Ate very little. When waitress returned with the check I mentioned the characteristics of the meal (mostly the steak), was asked if I wanted another but declined. Charged full price for this meal. NEVER GOING BACK.
(1)Jodi W.
The booths! In the bar! Be transported back 40 years and take delight in some great people watching. Today we went for breakfast. I had the chicken fried steak and my paramour had the sirloin steak and eggs. Both were cooked as requested and tasty. In the past we've had other things...and the salad comes with cheez-its on top! Woot! The food is A-OK and the drinks are great. The Wedgwood is about affordable, comfort food in a vintage environment. Enjoy.
(4)Franklin H.
I was meeting up with a friend and meet up here. Considering that I didn't have lunch (or breakfast for that matter), we decided that I should get some food before we conducted our business errands. Looking at the menu, I decided on getting the grilled salmon and opted for a side of rice. Rice wasn't part of the original menu, so I'm happy that they were able to accommodate my request. The menu does contain items similar to other casual sit-down restaurants, so there was Hot, Grill, or Cold Sandwiches, soups, burgers, other grilled protein, salads, and probably a few others I'm forgetting. Oh, there is a selection of pies as well. For what I paid for this lunch - I would say that the meal is respectable, and it suited my purpose of having a healthy lunch, that was my first meal of the day. While I was here - everyone was in the bar, watching a college football game - apparently it was a big event with the UW. Of course, this meant that the bar was full of sport fans, so it was a bit crowded and loud. Not that I mind, I was able to speak with everyone at my table and still hold a conversation about our days, and I was able to enjoy my meal without incident. If I need to have a meeting in this part of Seattle, Wedgewood Broiler would make my short list for their cozy atmosphere, camaraderie, pretty good food.
(4)Will S.
I've been eating at the Wedgwood Broiler for over 10 years now and either the management is checked out or incompetent. The last two times I ate there the waitresses SUCKED. I don't expect miracles, but the waitresses are rude, forgetful and love to make excuses. The hamburger I ordered fell apart like a sloppy joe. Disgusting after waiting an hour. Increasingly, the French dip meat content is skimpy, suggesting the customer once again pays more and receives less. The booths are filthy, the lighting covered in dust and grease. The mixed drinks are served in glasses filled with ice, so that $8 you just spent on their Grape ape is actually Dixie cup size. When I gave the manager feedback upon leaving, he gave me a blank stare as if all of sudden he couldn't comprehend English. Do yourself a favor and skip the Wedgwood Broiler.
(1)Hana P.
Comfort food, comfort food, comfort food. I went with my Grandma who has been a patron for over 40 years. We decided to go because she told me she had not been in a while. The ambiance is very cozy and old fashioned. Dim lighting and our server was friendly. I ordered the French Dip and a baked potato as a side. The sandwich was delicious and plentiful and the potato was served with tons of butter and bacon bits (on the side). A lot of old folks dine at this place and it was cool to see that they continue to come back after many years. The outside of the building is a little dingy and old but the inside is fine and old fashioned. If you just want simple American diner/comfort/classic food, this is the place.
(4)Megan L.
My experience from beginning to end: -Walked in, not greeted for at least a couple minutes -When greeted, the hostess waived her hand expecting us to follow -Seated at a booth with our menus while we waited 5mins for water -Waited another 5mins for our order to be taken -Order arrives, and part of it was wrong -Told the waitress the order was wrong and she said I was wrong!! -She grunts and gets the right thing I ordered -Never checked up on us throughout the meal/never filled our waters Needless to say there is terrible service given by selected people (the older staff). The food was great, and the prices were pretty good which is why I still like this place.
(2)David S.
There's a scene in the 1987 Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway movie Barfly that I swear could have been filmed in the lounge of the Wedgwood Broiler 25 years ago. youtube.com/watch?v=E5OL… Dark and smoky with a clientele of regulars that represented the old school of Wedgwood, the Broiler was a neighborhood dive that was in many ways a throwback to the post World War II origins of the neighborhood. But not any longer. Today the Broiler lounge, while still clinging to its dark wood walls, dim lounge lighting and burgundy velour booth fabrics is a popular, if unintentional, living tribute to Mad Men. So what changed? Two words: smoking ban. Seriously, the Wedgwood Broiler used to have a constant haze of cigarette smoke hanging in the air like a French maternity ward. But, thanks to the 2005 smoking ban, places like the Broiler suddenly became a viable option for the 85% of the population that doesn't smoke (Source: bit.ly/W2oq7y ). Not surprisingly the smoking ban boosted business for restaurants and other businesses across the state (Source: bit.ly/W2orIv ). On a given Saturday evening, you might find tables of twenty-somethings home from college, couples on dates, sports fans watching a game on the three TVs, a large party celebrating a birthday and yes, still a few old timers at the bar. But, it works. Best of all, the drinks are affordable and the food good. I mostly stick to hamburgers while eating in the Broiler Lounge. The beef is ground and spiced right there at the restaurant and the presentation when brought to the table is really perfect. The fries are very good and I hear the baked potatoes are also very good although I've not had one. And, not unlike the restaurant itself, the prices are a bit of a throwback to a different era, starting at just $8.25 for a basic hamburger. yelp.com/biz_photos/wedg… Kudos to the ownership of the Wedgwood Broiler for hosting some great community events from time to time, for example its May 2012 event with competitive eater Randy Santel who utterly destroyed a 47 year old record by consuming a 72 oz steak in under 42 minutes. The restaurant also hosts an annual auto show in its parking lot each summer. Check out their Facebook page for more information. Despite all the positive things I have to say about the Wedgwood Broiler, I can't help but wish that the ownership would put some money into the facility. The bar could really use a major upgrade and even just some large windows in the front of the restaurant would help to flood the building with natural light making it feel more modern and welcoming. Still, there's a lot to like about the Wedgwood Broiler, a genuine neighborhood institution in a neighborhood which sadly has far too few similar institutions. Health Department Report I've decided to add records from the Dept of Public Health to my restaurant reviews because most people don't even know these records are available. On 10/29/2012 The Wedgwood Broiler received a score of 10. Previous to that on 6/6/12 it received a score of 18. Further back in 2011 and 2010 The Broiler had several scores of 0. Good for them! Source: 1.usa.gov/XiWjkz . More information on what the scores mean here: 1.usa.gov/R2 .
(4)James J.
I have eaten there multiple times and its really hit or miss. One sandwich had a really off tasting meat, like it was days overdue. Their hamburgers have the consistency of mush. I think they run the meat through a blender, as there is no texture. I bit into my burger and it smooshed out of the bun. I tasted it again and again.. i stopped at my 4th bite and could not stand to eat the fries. I don't know if they intentionally make the burgers have the consistency of thick oatmeal for the seniors that visit the restaurant, but i nearly vomited. I am not going to go back there ever again.
(1)B W.
Oh I love this place! I went last night for the first time. Sat in the lounge, and it felt like I was back in 1982! I absolutely felt entirely comfortable and at home here. I loved the menu, the decor, and every single person that I met in the bar. Kathy the bartender was so friendly and talkative and I can't wait to go back on a night she works so we can hang out again. I will bring every single one of my friends here at some point so they can appreciate what an awesome place this is! Thank you for existing Wedgwood Broiler!!!!
(5)David G.
Haha, go to the lounge and get a French dip and for your drink ask for the bartender's choice. The gals here are master mixologists. You may not believe me but they are. The drink prices for the quality are damn cheap! Enjoy!
(5)Thomas C.
The Broiler makes simple food and does it well. Our favorites are the Cobb Salad, Turkey dinner, waffle fries and the burgers. If you go (and you are old enough or w/out kids) sit in the bar. If I only ever sat in the restaurant I'd go with 3 stars but the bar has a great ambiance and the bartenders make great drinks. Great low key spot to grab a drink, a meal or watch a game.
(4)Zaphod B.
Vegetarians, don't bother writing whiny reviews, this place is not for you. The Broiler is a magic carpet ride back to the seventies, a time of dark bars, stiff drinks and red meat. They have hot nuts under a lamp behind the bar (swoon), great prime rib specials on the weekend, including a delicious dip sandwich, and a faithful clientele that has been going there for decades (they WILL get served before you, so just accept it and move on). They grind their own beef and it is fantastic, as are their drinks. The WB is a great change of pace from the mostly glib and snotty establishments of Seattle - and their patrons.
(5)Rachel G.
The staff was wonderful. That said, wine list? No. If you're in your fifties and want to feel younger, this is the place. Salami and cheeze its on salad? This place needs a major over haul. Read most of the reviews and couldn't believe the high ratings. Have passed this place many times on the way to the Fiddler pizza place and will keep going. Very nice and attentive staff but yucky food.
(2)Thomas J.
Expect to park off-street from 35th. The lot fills up fast on Friday afternoon! The food came out great (prime rib cooked EXACTLY the way I asked) and the lounge adjoining the main restaurant had that perfect amount of country tavern "dank."
(4)Katy H.
This place is incredible. I'm struggling with giving it 5 stars though because I'm not sure if they know how awesome they are as part of what makes them so awesome is how outdated and underrated everything is. C'mon - Cheez-Its as a salad topper? I didn't think you could beat bacon but Cheez-Its?! I wish I had the sense to ask for an extra serving. I'm sure they would have obliged. So let me explain. This place isn't Canlis fancy and it's not divey in a sad, ugly way either. It divey in an epic way! Was I the youngest person there? Yes! By about 30 years. Is there anything healthy on the menu? Hell no. But it's stuff like that which makes this spot so darn charming. Almost like sitting in your grandparents basement, this restaurant (and especially the bar area) is really dark. With surfaces covered in dark wood, dark fake/laminate wood, it was like stepping into any business in Reno, NV. I felt totally transplanted the minute I arrived. The wait staff don't have time to be too chatty but if you get on their good side you'll be on a first-name basis with them in no time. Expect lots of "honey" and "sweetie" from these folks if you win 'em over. It was like eating dinner at my aunt's house and having her serve the food. So friendly and loving but only if you don't give 'em any shit. Making my way to a table for dinner, I noticed that my friends and I were the only people in their 20s-30s. You could tell most folks here were regulars and by about 9pm it was calmed down quite a bit. I'm sure this place is HOPPIN' from 4:30-7:30! With cheap sugary drinks, pitchers of Arnold Palmers and specials like Corned Beef and cabbage, prime rib sandwiches, Salisbury steak and even liver and onions, I couldn't stop smiling at how crazy this experience was. I swear, it's like I time traveled to a restaurant that my mom and dad would have eaten at as kids! Not much tastier than actual TV dinners, the food was certainly edible but nothing to rave about. But that didn't even matter... And it won't stop me from coming back. This place is now on my short list of watering holes and favorite dives in the city. Good thing too, because a good friend just moved a few blocks from here. It's perfect for a relaxing meal with friends, for catching a game, and of course for people watching and time traveling. If you haven't been here, you're truly missing out. I'm pretty sure my corned beef was a few days old (from St Paddy's Day) so next time I'll try something else. Maybe the liver and onions!
(4)Zach T.
Great bar area that feels like you've walked straight into a 70's basement. For the non-bar patrons, the atmosphere is...interesting. Not much to write home about if you're seated in the back area that includes dated booths, decor, and no windows. I showed up as I was looking for a steak and saw they offered prime rib (including "the Wedgewood cut") -- I would not order it again. May go back for a drink, and something other then the prime rib to eat.
(3)Mike W.
Maybe my opinions about local restaurants are biased, but this place definitely pulls off the "old school cool" by simply being "old". If they need a place to shoot a scene for "American Hustle 2", this would be the place. It's vintage without all the effort, and it is a great place to relax with good friends.
(4)Jennifer T.
Love the old school charm. Great steaks, perfect burgers and the best iceberg salad anywhere! I'll write more later but I'm using the yelp app and I have a burger to eat!
(5)Pepper P.
My in-laws favorite place to eat. Always filled with elderly people when we go. The food is plain and non-threatening. I've settled on ordering a burger when we go. Not the bbq Swiss burger though, it's really just ketchup. Beware the halibut burger. Vegetarians should note the salad comes with salami on it. Also cheese it's, Lord knows why. I worry this place will close once it's clientele dies off. They need to do something to attract new customers, I can't see going there without the in-laws. It's fine since they pay, though and the kids menu is good.
(3)Ben P.
This is mostly an old folks restaurant. If you are under 65 you will feel out of place. I have never had a salad with Cheeze-its for croutons before? Dark ambiance, but a friendly place for the older crowd; I can tell.
(2)Lori M.
Great freshly ground burgers!! They don't need fancy toppings or condiments. Gotta love the salami & cheezits on the house salads. And someone shoulda warned me about those special martinis--oh who am I kidding? I'd still have drank that many;)
(4)Juice N.
1. sit in bar 2. order bloody mary (even if it's after 8:00pm and your'e not hungover) 3. london broil, salad with cheezits, loaded baked potato 4. ahhh
(5)Alex C.
Since we live close by, it's nearly impossible not to bring family members here, (family who is lucky enough to have escaped Wedgwood) , but when they want to order a salad, I cringe, but most of all I pray that the salad is decent and it never is: pre-masticated lettuce. That's all I should say about that. Stick to burgers and liver ( I had a burger and it was pretty good, but apparently I was one of the lucky.) I give the food a C+, the service a B+, and the atmosphere a C-. I don't want to make it seem like this is a bad restaurant, except for the hit-or-miss food and the strange/henny bar staff. It's just that this place feels like dining in a coffin, and not in a cool way -- there are no windows except some high-up I-can't-get-out-of-my-grandmother's-basement windows in the lounge, and that doesn't suit me. That being said, everyone should form his or her own opinion.
(1)Luigi A.
I used to be a regular here when my parents would bring my brother and I when I was 3. I think the same waitress is working there. Back in the day (late 1960's) we used to order Teriyaki steak sandwitches with double-meat being an option. I don't think they still offer teriyaki flank steak but little else has changed. Great drinks and great memories.
(4)Bob B.
Look, it never promised fine dining. However, if you are looking for a good neighborhood place to have a burger and a beer (most importantly, one that is open late!), this is an excellent choice. Their steaks are surprisingly good too!
(5)Lisa D.
The Wedgewood Broiler is where my Gramma would go for a nice dinner out, and there is nothin' wrong with that! Decor is what you would expect from seeing the outside - as my husband quipped, "They haven't changed it since the remodel... in 1978!". The booth benches are super comfy though, and nothing looks ratty or worn - just from a different era. The chicken noodle soup was homemade and delicious, really tasted like something I would make if I had the time! Salad was fine, the cheez-its in place of croutons was amusing, but I like cheez-its. The tap selection is small but they did have Manny's Pale and Total Domination IPA. The cocktails are well made and pretty strong. They had a prime rib dip that was excellent, with good dark au jus. The fries were fine; not salted enough for me but that is an easy fix. The steak was cooked perfectly and not seasoned, so the flavor was all steaky goodness. The side vegetables were pretty bad, boiled frozen veg mix with no seasoning. Very skippable. The baked potato was great though, fluffy on the inside and came with chives, sour cream, and bacon bits. Just don't eat it too fast, it is hot hot! Service was fine, waitress and host were friendly without being overbearing. Parking was a breeze, the lot is large and was not full even though the restaurant was busy. I'd like to come back - they have liver & onions!
(3)Krista S.
It's a classic early 70's atmosphere. Lovely wood details and cozy booths in the bar. Servers are older and experienced. Order the blueberry Cosmo and you get the shaker full. Hot turkey dinner is awesome. No hipsters. Expect octogenarians with walkers drinking cocktails and eating fresh air popped popcorn. Our family favorite.
(4)Jessica H.
I love this place. I love the wood paneling, the booths, the laminated menus, the undersea photos. Whenever we eat here, my husband and I joke about what year it is. Wedgwood Broiler is old school, and a great place to bring kids, especially if your kids love canned fruit, like mine do, and think it's a treat. (Clam strips, fish &chips, and clam chowder are also hits with the kiddos). Salads with Cheez-its? Yes, please! I almost always order a burger. The hardest part is deciding which one. I enjoy how they butter their burger buns, that my burger is always cooked to the desired medium, the way it comes open faced and ready for condiments. Fries are perfect, so what's not to love? We also order drinks. My husband orders their "special" manhattan- pretty sure there's a limited number of those you're allowed to consume- stiff AND tasty. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because I was disappointed once with their fried chicken special- kinda boring. I'll stick to meat and drinks and be oh so happy :)
(4)Tony N.
I thought the broiler was a genuine mediocre burger place with overpriced food and a customer base of senior citizens and noisy families. I took my then-fiance on many dates and they all went great for me. Then I came back during the day and realized that all of the "windows" are glass with black paper taped to them. Only go if you like old people and food without windows.
(1)Sarah G.
Oh Wedgwood Broiler how I love thee. Comfort food and stiff drinks..whats not to love? Yes the place is outdated but it works to their advantage. I also like how they hire older woman as waitresses who actually earn their tips from doing well at their job and not by being young and batting eye lashes and with fake "bubbly" personalities. Last time I was in there was with my boyfriend and it was a weekend night and it was pretty busy. My boyfriend ordered a burger with swiss and mushrooms and 2 gin and tonics. I ordered the bacon guacamole burger with a baked potato and a vodka cranberry ( I refrained from a whiskey sour.. my body can't handle whiskey like it could 5 years ago). Our drinks came out promptly and boy were they stiff. Our food came out at a good time considering how busy it was. The waitress asked if I wanted all the condiments w/ the baked potato (chives,sourcream, butter, and bacon bits) and of course I said yes. A couple tables surrounding us were more demanding than me and my boyfriend and the waitress became slightly overwhelmed but once I got a hold of her she felt soo bad (she was clearly genuine) about not bringing out the condiments for my potato promptly so she went and got me a brand new baked potato. For dessert we ordered an ice cream sundae topped with everything. NOM NOM NOM. I recommend this place if you are in Wedgwood neighborhood and want a drink or 2 with some tasty comfort food.
(5)kathy m.
Having lived in Maple Leaf for the past three years, we always intended to give this place a try. From the outside it looked so nostalgic and the inside did not disappoint! My husband (who is all about cheap, tasty food, and lots of it) LOVES this place. From the first time we finally gave it a try (about a month ago) he has found some reason to keep going back (fried chicken on Wednesdays, prime rib on Saturdays) and when the check comes, he always crows with glee! It's comfort food, and it's actually quite tasty. I like the way the allow you to order your burger rare or medium rare. Nobody who gets their ground beef from the corporate slaughterhouse can do that, but at the Wedgwood Broiler they grind their own beef, so they don't have to worry about e-coli. The meals are always large enough for two, which makes the low prices a really great value. Plus they put Cheez-its on the house salad. How can you go wrong with that?
(4)Gilad B.
Not much to say here other than the fact that i was not impressed. I probably came in with expectations too high which is my fault but this is your normal, lower end, not too creative bar and grill.
(2)Linda K.
This is one of our standard - worked too late gotta eat somewhere places. We hardly ever make it into the dining room but they have a full menu in the bar and friendly waitresses and bartenders. They are even willing to run next door to the QFC to get some mint if they are out and we ask for Mango Mojitos! This is a standard steak and potatoes kind of place but honestly I would recommend any of the mexican night dishes. Taco Salad is great!
(4)Angie K.
Still love this place for neighborhood grub. We always sit in the lounge now!
(4)Neil D.
I just checked the lounge out and this review is based solely on that: If you're looking for something old school, classic, vintage... then this is one place you have to check out. The decor hasn't been updated since the 1970's but still has class. Dark wood and small enough for a cozy group of two to four booths clad in deep ox blood leather surround the perimeter of the lounge. The bar itself has an element of class and also follows that 70's feel. A few modern televisions speckle the walls and remind you that you're not in the Twilight Zone. The service is top notch. Our waitress was courteous, friendly, and very attentive. We ordered drinks - many hot coffee/liquor concoctions are listed on the "drink" menu and are quite tasty. I had a traditional dark rum and ginger. Strong drink at good prices make me happy. Their appetizer menu is long with some traditional favorites and more classy things to nosh on such as a shrimp cocktail. I came for the steak which I heard was pretty decent. And I am somewhat of a lover of fine cooked cow having many a meal at The Met and El Gaucho. Though skeptical, I ordered and was pleasantly surprised. An 8 Oz New York Strip cooked medium rare (and actually cooked medium rare), a fair sized salad to start and hot fresh rolls (very yummy), baked potato with all the fixings made available, and some vegetable medly on the side was a perfect combination for just under $25. You can't complain about a decent steak and a full meal for that price. I also had ordered something similar after this visit to go for lunch the next day. They take as much care in packaging that as they did with my dining experience. Carefully packaged, wrapped with sincerity, and all the little nuances (whipped butter, chives, sour cream, and bacon bits) provided. Overall I would say this is a great place as my rating and experiences explained thus far will tell you. In a time when we're losing some of the classic places in Seattle, this one is definitely not one to be missed. You may just become a fan yourself!
(4)Nathan R.
This place has the grim specter of death about it. If you were go go here everyday you would probably see a few people a month die of natural causes. I actually kind of like this - no loud groups of annoying teenagers, no noise at all really. First the negatives: they boast "home ground hamburger" their burgers are straight up foul. Really really terrible. They taste rancid and gamy, I don't know how else to describe it. You have been warned. There is no natural lighting AT ALL in the place - it's pretty dark and gloomy. Their specialty drinks are pretty bad. The place looks like a retirement home from the late 1970s, tacky as all hell. The positives: the wait staff all reminds me of my grandmother, except friendlier. Very nice and warm people. Never had anyone here be rude to me ever. The clam chowder here is AMAZING. Their breakfast specials are incredibly cheap and very good. Go here for breakfast and avoid lunch and dinner and you will catch yourself returning. Despite it's faults I like the Broiler and will continue to return.
(3)Brian W.
It's my neighborhood bar, I don't know what else I should say. I go there for stiff drinks and that's what they have. The bar kinda reminds me of the bar they used to hang out in the 1970s version of Hawaii 5-0... The folks giving bad reviews need to realize the purpose of the The Wedgwood Broiler and remove their reviews--if you are looking for fancy-dancy drinks, people wearing 'bling' while serving your food, or a dish that has the word 'fusion' to describe it, go back to the Red Robin in the Northgate mall--that's probably where you learned to drink anyway.
(5)Inna B.
I have yet to try the prime rib here because for some reason I keep wanting a burger every time I find myself here and staring at the menu... and then remembering how they're not all that great. I really need to break that habit! The service each time has been pretty good and they are good about checking ID's if you order something alcoholic. Especially right now because apparently one of the waitresses got caught letting someone slide recently and the restaurant was slapped with a ~$1200 fine. Ouch. The burgers are okay but I think the only special/cool thing about them is that (according to the menu) they ground their own beef. The fries are tasty and I love my pickle spear on the side (instead of slices in the burger). I like that for burger sides you can pick soup, salad, or "potato." Why is "potato" so cool? Well, because they mean you can choose any kind of potato side (fries, a baked one, mashed, etc). I recommend: Their cocktails! It's been a while since I've had them, but they have some nice options provided on the drink menu AND they made me a mean chocolate martini when I randomly decided I wanted one. The big picture: Good hearty meal if you're in the neighborhood and don't want to make it yourself, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Oh, and if you're looking for something new and hip: This ain't it. The only real disappointments I've experienced: - When the waitress asked about condiments for my burger&fries, I asked if they had honey mustard. She said they did and gave me honey mustard DRESSING. Since when do people use THAT for dipping their fries!? - The "bbq sauce" in my BBQ Swiss burger tasted more like ketchup than BBQ sauce to me. Bummer.
(3)Maria B.
The side salad had Cheezits on it. The cheeseburgers were less bewildering but equally out-of-a-box bad; they had somehow managed to cook the meat without actually caramelizing anything on the outside. We also got some microwaved frozen broccoli with congealed hollandaise sauce from a can. It was quiet inside, which is always nice, but still. Next time I'm craving a hamburger when my stove is broken I'll just go to Kidd Valley.
(2)Jen T.
OK. So those 4 star reviews? Clearly, someone is smoking something. The food here borders on inedible. The decor is straight out of 1985, dusty, disused, with carpet full of disquieting marks and an air of sadness. I'd never seen frozen succotash served in a restaurant before I came here - if you're craving _actual frozen, colorless veg_ this is the place to get it. I had the prime rib special on a Saturday night and while the prime rib itself was edible, it was lacking in flavor and grayish. The mashed potatoes it came with tasted like instant and were covered with an indistinguishable (and pretty rancid) dark brown gravy. My co-diners both had salads, which consisted of bagged lettuce, some chopped Oscar Meyer salami, and three cheese-its. One had the lasagna (which was mediocre, consisting of burnt cheese piled over Ragu from the jar and canned mushrooms); the other had Salisbury steak, which was again covered in canned mushrooms. I'm not trying to be mean, but the food here is so bad that it makes elementary school cafeteria food look highly tasty. The lure of $17 prime rib (WITH FROZEN VEGETABLES) doesn't make up for the fact that the food's just completely awful. Please, guys. Get someone in the kitchen who cares, make some decent, basic American food, and maybe clean the place up a bit and you'll have a perfectly respectable neighborhood joint. In the meantime: Unless you want to drink cheap and skip the food, avoid at all costs.
(1)Heather H.
If you grew up in a fairly normal, perhaps conservative upbringing in the suburbs you would have no doubt, found yourself eating at an establishment such as this more than a few times. Most likely it was with either your grandparents or family brood that gathered here. A place like this would have been the highlight of my dining life way back in the day - classic Americana dining. Hand cut fries, cooked veggies from a frozen bag with a side of a baked potato, and plenty of butter n' rolls. If I want to relive those memories I would happily come the Wedgwood Broiler, sit down and order myself up a big meal with a cup of black coffee. The restaurant itself is really spiffy and clean, with nice new booths and decent lighting. Yes, the median age here is 55+ but it gave me the sort of happy feeling like when watching Golden Girls reruns. I even saw a few seniors capping off the Sunday night with a few martinis nearby: staying classy not boozy! The food is the usual fare of steak, hearty salads, homemade chicken soup, and burgers. The waitresses are fairly nice, but tend to give off an air of "ive-been-working-here-too-damn-long" attitude. But nonetheless my iced tea was always full!
(4)Courtney P.
Great old school comfort food. A food we thought we invented a french dip burger is on the menu and it did not disappoint. We also tried the salsbury steak and it was solid. Paired it all with a carafe of the house burgundy and we had a lovely time. It met our expectations and more at a fair price.
(5)Christina O.
Wedgwood Broiler is perfect for vegetable soups, patty melts and open face hot turkey or roast beef sandwiches, especially on torrential days. It's a nostalgic-for-comfort-food kind of place. The Mister and I ate lunch here and were billed just under $20: prices are very reasonable! It also has a cocktail lounge. Haven't tried it yet, can't report on it.
(3)Allie S.
My earliest memories of the Broiler were post-Saturday night mass. All of the seniors from my parish go to one of three places [Burgermaster, the Broiler or Claire's Pantry -- and growing up living with my grandparents, we were no exception]. Considering that I've lived within 10 minutes from this restaurant for the majority of my life, I can confidently say I have a long and extensive history with the Broiler, everything being enjoyable. Burgers are grinded in-house, and I absolutely adore their burger dip. Their salads are a joke by today's standards, with all the bacon and cheez-its, but damn do they taste good. The country fried steak is always cooked perfectly crisp [but I will say I prefer the one down at Claire's], the vegetables are always overcooked. It's like eating at my grandma's house, but I usually come here with my grandma, so it's her night off, and we always have a ball eating the entrees that she would normally not prepare at home (namely the teriyaki steak and the CFS). It's all very comforting... and fattening, too! So this has become an occasional indulgence in my old age -- my father and grandma took me to dinner here to celebrate my 23rd birthday, and I'm fairly certain it was the same waitress we had for my 13th birthday -- some things never change, and the Broiler is one of them. Now that I'm old enough for the bar, I can say trivia here is pretty fun and gets crowded so make sure you show up a little early.
(5)Michael D.
A friend and I had dinner on Father's Day (yesterday) and found the Wedgwood Broiler to be just the ticket. Service was quick and courteous, the food simple and tasty and the atmosphere allowed conversation without shouting. This last is a critical factor for me and most of my friends/family: we have grown weary of the current trend in restaurants that are so loud diners must yell at each other across a table, the noise is deafening and leaving is a relief. The Wedgwood Broiler is wonderfully "old fashioned" in this respect: the sound level-even on this busy Father's Day-was a reasonable dull roar; we enjoyed our evening and our meals.
(4)Sarah B.
Let's do the time warp again! The Wedgwood Broiler is something you would never think could exist in Seattle. It's something that stepped out of the 1970's and still believes that disco will never die. And for some reason, I find that charming. It's tucked away in one of the little coves of Seattle. It has a big catchy sign that advertises the daily dinner specials, which change every day. And believe me, it's tempting when you see Thursday is fried chicken night! The moment you reach the door, you know you are in for an experience. I mean the doors literally say 'IN' and 'OUT'. It's dark and cave like inside. It reminds me of finished basements from the 70's. Dim lights, mirrors, copper, wood paneling. Strangely though, no carpet on the walls. The clientèle tends to be older. You would never find a group of hipsters in here unless they thought they were being ironic. But you could easily see a table of goths here because it does have a Denny's like quality. The best thing I've heard here was, "I came in here to hide and get away from it all." from a nice older lady. And you can tell, this is a safe haven for the that crowd. The service is fast, friendly and accommodating. The food was so-so. I mean the children's macaroni is made from a dry powder box variety. Though the kid loves it. So yes, the food is not over the top. It's typical comfort food, served bland to cater to their crowd. But there's always salt and pepper. And doesn't everyone carry bacon salt in Seattle? Oh and I really love the roast beef sandwiches. They ask you how you want it! Meaning do you want it rare, medium or well done. Because they carve it right then and there! That just makes me melt. And they have a lounge area. It's always hopping at night though I haven't ventured in. I can only imagine what awesome 70's style partying is going on with those senior citizens!
(4)AJ M.
Service a bit slow, even though the restaurant was fairly empty. The steak was cooked right-on but the vegetables were a bit over seasoned. The thought, "less is more" for seasoning was overlooked. This is a spot I would try again to see if they are capable of improvement.
(2)Rachel S.
My burger of the month gang hit up Wedgwood Broiler for December's gathering, lured by the promise that they grind their own meat. This became my favorite burger in NE Seattle, in only 2 bites. I thoroughly enjoyed my Texas Burger and tried the Hamburger Dip -- also recommended. Go to the Broiler, sit in the lounge, and enjoy being transported back in time.
(4)Brett W.
Ok this is a great piece of old school Seattle. It is unchanged since the first time I went in the late '80's. It brings back memories of the Seattle that I grew up in. A much different place than the Seattle of today. The good: Stiff drinks Cheap drinks Good steak and prime rib Old school dive The not so good: Salads (it's a fekkin broiler people) Fish (See above) Ok that said I read some of the other reviews on this place and some of you are really fekkin lame. Case in point the lame ass vegetarian who one starred this place because her fekkin veggie burger was burnt. Cry me a fekking river. And to the others who bitched about the salad. Lame ass haters its an old school steakhouse. The broiler rocks. Stay gold ponyboy.
(5)mugabo m.
It is convenient to my house and has a comfortable 1970's feel. Satisfying food, affordable drinks, and no pretentious twits except for that one MSFT dude.
(5)Andre D.
This place is very good to me. The halibut burger is possibly the best fish sandwich I have had. Not sure about the negative reviews. Why would anyone go to a place like this expecting something fancy and gourmet? Oh, and they have always been very nice every time I have been here. No complaints here.
(5)Christopher R.
This place is a classic piece of Seattle history, dug up in a time capsule. The walls looks like a set from Broadway, when you see the servers go in the back. The lounge is dark, with little round tables, and the staff perfectly matches the ambience. Under unusual circumstances, my first experience with "the Broiler" were 3 out of 4 meals in a row. The prime rib dip sandwiches are a hit, as is the Filet. Not so much for the lower cuts of meat... I would stear clear. Sides are unusual - veggies steamed to the point of baby food and baked potatoes come with 4 scoops of whipped butter on them... more butter than spud :) Salads? wow.. you'll have to experience that for yourself. Awesome drinks? Yes. Stiff and cheap. Decent and reasonable wines, and beers (including PBR) on tap... it's classic. You will dig.
(4)Alex T.
This is the kind of place your parents (or grandparents) used to go to for a special dinner on Saturday night. Ok that was back in 1972, and little has changed since then. Good - love the 1972 time warp decor, friendly staff, funky bar area, I've heard the hamburger is good. Good parking. Bad - most of the food is similar to what you'd get in a dive bar. soggy limp tasteless green beans from a can (I'm guessing), frozen french frys, tenderloin - poor cut and overcooked, most of the food is of low quality and not prepared very well. It seems like they don't really care all that much. "Roast beef" is one of their specialties, but it lacks flavor and again is stuck in the 70's. This could be a really great place if they served better food. Or take off the items that they really suck at making. Calling Gorden Ramsey - Help Help Help. MORE FRESH INGREDIENTS PLEASE.
(2)Heidi B.
Wedgwood Broiler very good food. I like going there with my family. My favorite is the Steak Dinner. Pot Roast special too. I sometimes go there after work because it's conviently located near my job sometimes. Heidi
(4)Telisha M.
Fast service, great prices, excellent steak, large portions, strong cocktails, easy parking & large menu selection.
(4)Emma C.
This place may be great if you have no taste buds and everything tastes the same to you... which maybe explains why 90% of the clientele are senior citizens. :( I really wanted the Boiler to be good, because I live a few blocks away, but the last 2 times I've eaten there, I've felt a little sick afterwards. If I had to describe their food in one word, it would be "cheap." Their vegetables I swear are microwaved frozen food, with no seasonings. Their "specials" such as beef stroganoff and lasagna actually taste like TV dinners. Some of their food is way too salty, some of it completely tasteless - there's no consistency. With that said, the reason I'm not doing one star is because their staff is extremely friendly. Same with their customers, too. Some of the nicest and friendliest people you'll meet in a restaurant. I really, really want this place to do a menu makeover and start using quality ingredients... there isn't much competition for American diners in the Wedgwood area and that's probably the only reason these guy are still in business.
(2)Megan O.
"I went there once... with my Nana." That's what one of my good friends told me when I asked her if she had ever been to the Broiler. I was definitely aware of the crowd this place attracts before I came here. My cousin and his wife have lived in the 'hood for a couple of years now and this is one of their regular spots. Finally last week I had an opportunity to come here with my husband and some friends. I knew they had prime rib and the drinks were cheap and strong. Apparently one of my friends received a very beige tinted rum and coke, slight balked at the mostly rum drink, and was told by the waitress "oh I'm sorry, I thought you came here to drink." I ordered the teriyaki steak and an Alabama Slammer. First, I got a lovely side salad that was doused in ranch and topped with bacon bits and cheese nips. Then the steak. It was a bit too rare for me, but still tasted pretty good and wasn't chewy. The teriyaki sauce was a tad too salty for me though. Your entree also comes with a side of canned green beans, I didn't really touch those. I think the ambiance is actually one of the reasons people visit this place. We dined in the lounge which has these cool booths that are lined with carpet and kind of built into the wall. There are also no windows so it's dark. When most other bars in town are probably packed and loud on a Friday night, the Broiler actually gets more tame the later the evening goes on. The food was alright, the drinks were strong and I got to catch up with my friends... all in all a pretty good evening. If you're bringing your Nana here I suggest you eat in the dining room.
(3)panda m.
Totally old school, been around for 50+ years, and it's a broiler - exactly what you'd expect from the ol' neighborhood bar and grill. They can accomodate gluten-free requests and I usually have a burger (no bun) and salad. Burgers are juicy and made in house, and a safe bet. It's a meat and potato kind of place.. I wouldn't get adventurous here though (e.g. 'taco special' I had once was pretty bad as are the entree salads) as meat and potatoes is just what they do best! Friendly wait staff and great place for kids and to take the G-parents.
(4)Glen J.
When I first moved into the Wedgwood community 19 years ago I had already heard of the Wedgwood Broiler from other people. Based on what I had heard it seemed that many people raved about this place so much that I knew that if I ever moved into that community, I would make that restaurant my first taste of Wedgwood. Needless to say my first impressions, and first experience of that place was such a disappointment, that I will not even bother to bore you with the details, also the fact that was 19 years ago, and it would not be fair to the Wedgwood Broiler if I wrote a review based on an experience that I had of their business 19 years ago, but what I will do is share my review of the Wedgwood Broiler as I experienced it today. Right at this very moment, as I type this I am thoroughly enjoying a very large, medium cooked prime rib with a really huge baked potato, a side of green beans, a salad, some bread, and a cup of coffee, and I have to admit it's pretty, damn good! When I showed up at the restaurant I ended up having to wait in the lobby for 7-10 minutes. I don't know where the person who was supposed to seat people was, but this wasn't a good sign. 5 minutes later some old lady who didn't even look like she worked there said in a gruff tone "Seat for one?" I said yes, and then quickly followed her to a table, and as I sat down she handed me a menu in a manner like it was more of an afterthought than anything else and left. 5 minutes later a harried, but very nice waitress named (Sue) showed up and took my order, and in less than 15 minutes my food arrived and I begin to eat (like I'm doing now), and really enjoying this meal. The restaurant's pretty dark, and the décor is very dated, also the speakers are piping out Neil Diamond right now, and before that Paul McCartney's song "Long and Winding Road", and as an encore to makes sure I slash my wrists in that place they played Karen Carpenter's "Rainy Days and Mondays", so I am feelling musically abused by the sound system, but since this prime rib is tasting so good I think I will survive. The place itself doesn't have many people in it at the moment because it's around 4:00 in the afternoon, and people are still at work. I can only imagine what this place is like full. Overall I would have to say that The Wedgwood Broiler is a WYSIWYG (What You See is what you Get) sort of environment. It's a no frills place serving up basic comfort food for people who are down to earth, and have simple taste. It's a business that has no need to flaunt itself through a barrage of advertisement because due to the course of time, and survivability, the business has done its bit for King and Country. The prices are right, the food is good, and the drinks are cheap, and tasty. My whole meal plus a drink or two costs $22.49 plus tax. Not bad since the size, and thickness of that prime rib alone would have cost me much more in another restaurant. I recommend the Wedgwood Broiler to anyone visiting this area that wants a no-frills meal in a very comfortable and quiet environment.
(4)Thomas J.
It's a little dive-y. What were you expecting? This place has been around forever and a day, but it's walking distance to casa McStrongbrain, so we go there sometimes on Sunday night for trivia. I read somewhere that they grind their own meat - I'm all in favor in bringing everyone a bit closer to the food they eat, and occupying the same physical space as the meat grinder that made your own burger is itself worth a star. Plus, it's tasty - it's what ground beef is supposed to taste like. Good happy hour options, good drinks, better-than-good burger.
(3)Eryl W.
Oh Please, Please, whoever owns this place, get a real chef and let him/her put together a decent menu. I live in the neighborhood and I like to eat out, but I go here rarely and reluctantly, and only when I am willing to order a cheeseburger (which isn't bad). But be warned, don't try anything else on the menu. I've tried several things and it was just depressing. Tonight, the person sitting next to me asked what was in the pot roast gravy and the waitress said she would check the mix packet and see what was in it. I AM NOT JOKING! The vegetables are clearly frozen, then over cooked. I don't doubt the potatoes are instant also. Tonight I branched out and ordered a halibut sandwich. It was a breaded, deep fried fish patty on a white bread hamburger bun with lettuce and tomato and sauce. The salad, as another reviewer mentioned, is bagged lettuce with chopped salami and three Cheezits. Again, I AM NOT JOKING! It's so sad, there should be a line out the door, but it's like a bad movie out of the 50's in some godawful diner that you stopped at on a trip across country because you were starving and didn't know any better. Wake up people, or I'm going to submit your name to Gordon Ramsay for an episode of Kitchen Nightmares.
(1)JP L.
I give the WB three stars for two reasons: how enamored my grandmother is of this place, and the hot fudge. My 88 year old grandma LOVES this place. Half order of halibut and chips, yes please. Endless cups of hot tea, full set up with refills (meaning: new bag, not just new hot water), thank you ma'am. Ample and close parking, wonderful. Wide aisles, and lots of places to stash George (her red metal walker), bonus points. The good: The hot fudge is the best I've had, really. Even better than Sanders, and you midwesterners out there know that this is high praise. The baked potato, fabulous. And it's nice to have a place to go on those Sunday afternoons at 3 when we realize we aren't presentable for people whose opinions we care about, we haven't eaten a full meal all weekend, and we really really want to share a hot fudge sundae. The not so good: They "grind their own" meat, which I try not to think too much about, and I'm not entirely sure I like it. I usually order the cheeseburger, and then half-way through eating it think to myself, "hmmm, there's something here I don't really like." I finish it anyway. And, the service is hit or miss. Twice now my partner has literally gotten up to act as our own waitress when our real waitress apparently forgot we existed - once, she refilled our own water and got the ketchup we'd asked for, and the second time, she bussed our dishes for us. So, when my partner is the one providing the service, it's great. When we leave it to the paid staff, well, it's less so. Overall, I'm not sure why we keep going back even when my grandma isn't with us, but we do. I think I really, really want that "neighborhood" place where the prices are reasonable, the menu is plain, and the food is reliably good. I keep hoping some day the Wedgwood Broiler will be that place.
(3)Junko S.
If you're a member of AARP or collecting social security, you'll fit right in this joint. The food is just meh - you can find better steaks and burgers for the price. They do provide service with a smile, but service is extremely SLOW, but I suppose serving mostly geriatrics, slow is the norm.
(2)Jim E.
Upon entering the Wedgwood Broiler proceed directly to the lounge. Stiff drinks, good bar menu with burgers and most everything you'd expect. Don't miss the prime rib dip. Not a young crowd and if that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere. Decor is a time warp but not in a bad way. Waitstaff looks and acts like they've been there for years. Not rude but not particularly friendly. That said, we continue to come back. And did I mention the prime rib dip? They make a good Manhattan too.
(3)Seattle M.
I have lived and worked in the neighborhood for two years, and finally decided to check out the lounge. Looking for a place to hang out, have a cold brew and some munchies. I am in the 55+ crowd, so I was sure I would fit in. Not only was the server rude, but she totally ignored me while stopping at every single table to chat with the regulars. I had to wave her down for a drink and some food, and when she finally brought my check, she disappeared so I had to sit and wait for the change. I think she wanted to keep the balance as a tip, which was about 40% of the bill. I don't think so! I will go back, but will be sure to ignore her and find a different server. I guess if you are not a "regular" you are not welcome here. Too bad.
(1)Joel M.
Great old school Seattle restaurant with good comfort food. If you are looking for a hip new spot. Look somewhere else. If you are looking for gourmet. Look somewhere else. If you are looking for good old fashioned comfort food, and a time travelling experience back to the early 80's Seattle I grew up in, head to the Wedgwood Broiler.
(4)Rob G.
I don't often eat American Diner food but if I'm going to eat it I want the good stuff. Everything here is good. Not great, but good (is there such a thing as great Diner food? I don't think so, not if it's authentic). Anyway I don't live around here but my daughter does and when I'm in town and we don't have time to go downtown we stop here. I suspect it's mostly locals that come here but if you're a Diner fan a side trip to this place is worth it.
(4)Vanessa F.
Fun drink menu....gotta try the Kelly!
(5)Randee B.
It is what it is and does a great job being that. I recommend the lasagna if you're in the mood for comfort food. It's basically the exact opposite of Cafe Lago's fluffy, light, to-die-for dish. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I had such an enjoyable dining experience.
(4)Tim G.
Love the Broiler.
(5)Richard B.
I love the Broiler. No, it's not fancy. No, it's not trendy. Yes, you'll be in the company of LOTS of folks over 70. But for consistenly good, decently-priced meat dishes, I don't know a better place. The steaks are always very good (and half the price of other "very good" steaks in town). My favorite, though, is the hamburger dip. Almost the perfect food in my opinion. I've been going here for many years, and have never sat in the dining room -- we always go to the bar. Back in the day, it was just one big haze of smoke, but now it's a great throw-back place to go and have a decent meal and a decent drink with decent service at a decent price.
(4)Adam A.
The WeWo BroilHo is a neighborhood institution. You don't go to the Broiler hoping to get great service, great food, meet new people, or have a good time. You go there because it's your neighborhood joint, and because even though it fails you so frequently, you love it more every time. I've actually never eaten in the restaurant portion of the Broiler, only the bar. The bar isn't too bad. A couple TVs, good amount of seating. It makes me feel like I'm in a Tarantino movie, or something. It has a similar feeling to the scene where Marsellus Wallace tells Butch that in the fifth, his ass goes down -- things like that could happen at the Broiler. The food at the broiler is pretty good. They have the best onion rings I've ever had. They also have good potato skins and other bar food. I've had burgers there which were also pretty good. Their beer selection is mediocre, but when do you need anything more than a couple pitchers of PBR? They have a seasonal rotation which doesn't really excite me. Their mixed drinks are heavy on the pour but not too damaging to the wallet. It's a good place to hang out. The service can be poor, or it can be good. I went on a date there once and was ignored for over an hour -- she also questioned the validity of my ID and didn't seem to concern herself with earning a tip (I rounded up after the hour of ignoring and left). Other waitresses are very prompt and courteous. Most fall in the middle, though. They also have a trivia night, which drew my friends and I there for a couple months. Their trivia is not good trivia. Good trivia, in my opinion, is trivia that you can deduce from the clues given. The trivia the Broiler does rarely can. A lot of the questions are remembering dates or computing large numbers (with enough ambiguity that there can often be debates between patrons and the quizmaster). There seem to be a lot of grad students that frequent the trivia, so be aware that you might have to wait five minutes while a Hebrew scholar debates a question with the quizmaster. It's fun for awhile (when you win a lot), but when you realize that your intellect isn't determining your victories so much as random luck that you know something, you don't want to go back. Especially the music trivia. "Name this album based on this description of the album art" can go fuck themselves. I will go to the Broiler as long as I live in the area. It's a good, low-key hangout. The crowd is generally a bit older -- neighborhood types -- but it's fine if you're younger as well. It's nice to have a stable place that you know you can get a drink and a bite to eat for a reasonable price, seven days a week.
(4)Cute Couple Critiques H.
This place has some great deals on food with an awesome french dip and prime rib dip sandwich for under $10. When running tight on our weekly budget, and we too tired to make dinner at home, we head here. This place reminds one of us of a place that his grandparents us to take him that was full of seniors taking advantage of a good deal on good food. It definitely has an older crowd feel to it. We love apple pies and try them all the time ---- this one wasn't very memorable. The major problem we've had here is that our servers consistently seem to take a break while we are there and no one checks on us. This generally seems to happen when we are done our meal and waiting for the check. It seems to take a long time to get the check. So ask for it in advance or go here because you don't like being rushed out the door.
(4)Todd L.
My review can only be for their lounge area since I've never tried what I can only imagine is a lovely dining room. I give this place a couple stars because it's been there so long it has fans who love it for nostalgic reasons. The bar is thankfully smoke-free now but I've heard horror stories about the good old days of choking clouds of smoke. I can't even imagine eating in the bar back then. It's dark and dated but at least they have ample TVs for watching games. It reminds me of Vegas in that there is zero outside light. It could be noon, it could be 3 am. Welcome to the cave. The only reason I could see going there for food is if you enjoy overpaying for very basic cuisine. I let the server talk me into their fillet because the New Yorks are "kind of thin". Always a nice way to describe a steak that should be nice and thick. So, I got the fillet medium rare and it was overcooked, fairly bland and somewhat expensive. I should have taken the hint when she served it and asked if I wanted steak sauce. It came with a salad bar quality salad with...get this...cheese-its on it. Whoa, fancy! The baked potato was the highlight and it came with bacon bits from a jar. The only decent meal I've had there was fish and chips with clam strips after a Husky tailgate and I was pretty tossed. In order for their food to be good I guess it just has to come from the fryer after you've had 10 beers. That's a nice restaurant! Some people like simple food and I can enjoy it once in a while, at reasonable prices. The Broiler misses on the latter of those two, which makes it a pass for me.
(2)Rachel B.
I would only eat here again if forced to. I probably have had worse food somewhere else. Oh, I know I have. I guess I had more expectations than I should have. Compared to inedible food, I guess it was edible. I was surprised at how limited the menu was. Service was mediocre. Atmosphere. Well... I suppose amusing for me. I like different things and this was certainly different than some pretentious trendy place. Decor: sucked. But that is ok. It fit the atmosphere. Parking: Great. And I did like the bacon bits on my salad.
(1)Tito Y.
super salty everything old school but the food is ok. only good point is they carry Rainer Beer Every-time I go to Seattle.. I get taken here ...
(3)Margaux j.
We went to WB last week as part of Brian and my pursuit to try fish and chips at every restaurant in the greater Seattle area. The " retirement home on Prozac" is dead-on. If you have ever been to Cincinnati - this place is like something you might find on along Eastern Avenue or in NoKY. I can easily over look lack of atmosphere if the food is good but - Brian and I both agreed that the fish and chips were horrible - especially for the price. They tasted like the frozen fish and chips we got once at the supermarket. The kind that say "pub style" but really they are "hospital food style". The service however was great - too bad the food didn't match.
(1)Green Lake G.
This is the place where your grandparents used to take the family for a "fancy" Sunday dinner... I didn't really know what to expect when we went to the Wedgwood Broiler. I thought it might be like The 13 coins restaurant, which is cool in a kitschy kind of way. However, it turns out that the Wedgwood Broiler is NOT a place for a big crowd of 20-somethings looking for a retro night. This place is for families with kids and for older folks looking for a 'nice' meal out. You walk in the "In" door and this place takes you back to a different time. Dark wood walls, tall booths with coffee cups already on the table and food being kept warm under orange, glowing lights. The waitresses, who have all been there for 20+ years, look like your 3rd grade best friend's mom and they're warm and welcoming. The food is rather bland, but I have to say, I grinned when our house salads came out -- served with baco-bits and cheez-its. We ordered a quesadilla & mini corn dogs for the kids and we each had a French Dip. Very plain, just the way the grandparents would have liked it. No, the food is not world class, but our service was great and it felt kind of comforting to step back in time a bit. As we walked out the "Out" door, our kids were happy and my husband and I both had a smile on our face like we'd been to Grandma's house.
(3)Shane S.
It is what it is. A dying breed, comfort food, everything's great, but don't expect flash. Even at dinner the tables are set with coffee cups. The lounge is straight out of 1977, but the help is friendly. Everything is made in house (I checked, I'm in the restaurant biz) including their au jus and bleu cheese dressing. My best advice, just go with it, order a 'large' Sapphire martini and check your cool at the door. Life's too short to not check this place out.
(4)Becky M.
This is only for the lounge section. Worst service ever. The only words the bartender spoke were "What can I get you?" and "Six dollars". I was planning on ordering food but once she brought the drink she never came near me again- talked to regulars, read the paper, turned out some lights (although it was well before closing time, avoided all eye contact. Finally asked for my check- she told me the total and stood there until I paid. The drink was strong- that's the only plus.
(1)Rich W.
For the money this place has some of the best food in town. No it isn't fancy and it won't impress you in that cutting edge culinary way but what they do is done right. Comfort food and red meat. The bar is where I will be. It's dark and reminiscent of the days gone by when lounges were a place to go and have a strong drink and some conversation with a good bartender. This place is one of a kind these days. A memory of a time before the current trend of designer vodkas to make drinks that don't taste like alcohol. This is where you come to drink a gin martini or a bourbon neat. Did I mention the food. Yes they grind their own hamburger and the mix they use is incredible. Their burgers are the most flavorful I have ever ate. Their steak is awesome and tastes almost as good as what you might find at Jacks or the Met but at a much more reasonable price. Truth be told I have enjoyed the steaks I have had at the Broiler more than the ones I have had at the fine "steakhouses" just because the entire experience is generally more pleasurable. The drinks are cheaper and the food is fantastic. No wonder I just go downtown to work.
(5)Brian J.
Well, the Wedgwood Broiler is a special place. Like others have said it is a total throwback. The average age of the patrons has got to be over 70. I have only been there a few times and the food was the standard Denny's sort of food. Here are a few reasons you would go there: 1. You aren't paying for the food 2. You are over 70 years old 3. You enjoy mirrors and a cave like atmosphere 4. You are a big fan of the 70s
(3)Luke M.
Wood paneling and lumberjack artwork greet you when you enter the Wedgwood Broiler Lounge. The reason to come here is the atmosphere for sure although, the bacon cheese burger did look tasty. The lounge seems like a holdover from the 70's and the tables around the walls are set into their own small nooks giving the illusion of privacy yet still allowing you to take in the office party at the far end of the room or the inebriated fellow cursing at the Huskies game and getting reprimanded by the bar tender who says that she doesn't want to hear that talk in here. Definitely worth a visit with a group of friends.
(4)Kerry B.
This has got to be the worst restaurant in Seattle. I came here with a business group for lunch, so I didn't have much of a choice. As a vegetarian, I decided all I could get was a salad. What's in the spinach salad? Bacon, topped with bacon dressing. What's in the dinner salad? Bacon. What's in the clam chowder? Bacon. Then I thought I was saved by what said "veggie burger" on the menu. It came out charred as black as a hockey puck. Ugh. And thanks for the side salad with bacon. The slow service made me late for a meeting and to top it off the waitress dumped water on my pants. Bad luck? Maybe. I will not be returning.
(1)Frank R.
My 1st visit to this place was at the request of my 64-year-old father who wanted my sister and me to take him there for his birthday. It was a haunt of his for many years. The bar was dark and one could only imagine what this place was like before the smoking ban. My dad recommended the the "Friday Special" Teriyaki Steak. It was surprisingly good; marinaded to perfection, tender, sweet, and pre-cut into little bite-sized pieces. ...And the mature waitress was a refreshing change from the multi-pierced and tattooed hepatitis trainees you get in someof the "Trendy" places.
(4)kristin l.
time warp! so funny! some quotes from last time i was there "you went down the river in a canoe. well gee francine, thats unbelievable" (picture that in a little old man voice, he was really impressed) and a little old man feeding his wife and as they were leaving he YELLED, "see you next week everyone" TOO CUTE plus the cheeseburger is good, although i'll say that about anything with a toasted bun. but c'mon, they put cheez-its on top of the salad. not the best food, or most attentive service or hippest place but ohhh I love the broiler
(4)Jeff B.
This review is more about the fried chicken dinner I had then the restaurant itself. Had dinner there right after Christmas and it was some of the best fried chicken I have had in Seattle. I love good friend chicken like the Homestead used to make in West Seattle and Rose's use to make on Pac Hi way. I have passed this place for years and had never stopped.........well I am glad I did. The decor in this place is not fancy, but anyplace that has been open as long as the broiler has to be doing something right. The chicken dinner I had had a great coating (think shake n bake but with awesome flavor) It had great flavor and wasn't greasy at all! It came with nice fluffy mashed potatoes and was a great over all dinner. They have the Fried Chicken just on Wednesdays and Thursdays and I plan on going back for sure. My dining partner had the chicken fried steak and loved it too. My waitress wasn't the fastest thing on 2 feet but the chicken was top notch. Bottom line........if your operating in the same place for many many years.......you are doing something right..........Fried Chicken on a Wednesday or Thursday night is one of those things.
(4)Maria C.
Going in here for lunch, our energy level dropped about 50%. They should warn you that the place feels like a retirement home on Prozac and the food is uninspired. I bet this place was hopping in the 50's.
(2)bonne b.
Great place to dine with the blue hairs. Not a terrible place to bring kids -- they have a full kids menu -- and they do have Prime Rib on the menu, if I remember correctly, served with buttered peas & carrots and a scoop of mashed potatoes. A definate throw-back!
(2)MM R.
Aptly described before BUT if you are dining with the retired, older crowd, this might be the right choice. Somehow that older generation lacks the desparate adventure eating that plagues the under 60 crowd. It might be just the right place to take the "rents" the next time they're in town. Something cozy knowing these places still exist for those who love them!
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