McMenamins Tavern on the Square

4.2

1368 Reviews

$31 to $50

Northwest

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

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

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

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

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Contemporary American, Organic
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 219-4362
Website
http://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school/tavern-on-the-square
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Emily Trettel
Private party facilities
Looking to host a birthday, anniversary, holiday, corporate, or celebratory event at Tavern on the Square? The Erma Olin room is the perfect destination for any type of gathering for groups ranging anywhere between 12-20 people. We have limited availability in our dining room for parties larger than 5. Please note that these often book up far in advance. Large party reservation slots are available prior to 5:30pm and after 7:30pm. We have greater availability for large party reservations Sunday through Thursday so please let us know if alternate dates would suffice.

Location
18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Area
Bothell
Parking details
There is a parking lot located on site for Customers and Hotel Guests. There is also parking available behind Anderson School in the Pop Keeney Stadium.
Entertainment
Onsite at the Anderson School, we have a weekly live music, a first-run movie theater, billiards, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits and more.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Pizza

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

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

Dinner Mains

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

Sides

$7 each

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

What 1,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Eastside
Great for brunch
Eastside
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

McMenamins Tavern on the Square offers a charming ambiance with a relaxing outdoor patio and delightful menu options. Guests rave about their "wonderful food" and "attentive service." The Creole Gumbo and brunch favorites like traditional eggs Benedict are often highlighted. While service can be slow during busy times, the friendly staff and serene setting make it a worthwhile dining experience.

1,368 Reviews

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Sylvia
Seattle
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The best part about our Christmas breakfast was sitting near the fireplace on a chilly morning, and the excellent service we received. The food was ok, not exceptional, We had the eggs benedict and one of us had the McMenamin's two egg breakfast. There was an overpowering smell of woodsmoke from outside (not the fireplace), and the music playing was Italian Opera played way too loudly.
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Stephanie
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and food! The only problem and not necessarily our server but it took FOREVER to get our food, and there were only 4 of us. But during the wait our server didn’t ask if we wanted additional drinks, we needed to flag them down to ask for another drink.
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Phoebe
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant environment was amazing. Service was adequate. Food was 1/10. For the price we expected better.
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Denise
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ribeye and pork chop special were excellent. We brought two older ladies celebrating their birthdays, one 101 yrs, one 89. Service was slow, especially after main dish arrived. Our server never brought our requested coffees and finally hunted her down so we could pay and leave
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Andy
Seattle
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Holy terrible. Waited 45 minutes and still didn’t receive food. Have been here a couple dozen times but this was our last. Mcminnamons has been really falling apart which is a shame. There’s a ton of potential in Bothell but I guess they think there’s no completion. I look forward to them failing in the next few years.
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Tom
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service from Davina on Thanksgiving.
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Martha
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious, and our server was the best! I especially enjoyed my "Water Lily" drink. The ambiance was perfect for our Thanksgiving dinner.
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Kristin
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous holiday meal, they really do a great job. Delicious food, fabulous wine and the best cobbler I've ever had. Excellent service!
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E
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
In spite of having a reservation at 9am, food didn’t arrive until almost 10:30am. No heads up that there would be a long wait. Party of 5 ordering basic omelette breakfasts. There is no justification for this, but it’s clear this business is running on a skeleton crew and pretending it’s normal. Guest sitting outside get much less attention than those indoors. These wait times are common, including at the Woodshop as well. As a local who loved this place, it’s maddening to have to book 2 solid hours of my day to get what should be a quick bite. I wonder if it would be different if I ordered take-out and just sat on the patio to eat it.
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Mary
VIP
Seattle
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was good but the wait for lunch was 45 minutes. A bit long
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FAQs

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

McMenamins Tavern on the Square is rated 4.2 stars by 1368 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McMenamins Tavern on the Square

18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

Additional information

Area
Bothell
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Contemporary American, Organic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking lot located on site for Customers and Hotel Guests. There is also parking available behind Anderson School in the Pop Keeney Stadium.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Emily Trettel
Entertainment
Onsite at the Anderson School, we have a weekly live music, a first-run movie theater, billiards, shuffleboard, outdoor fire pits and more.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

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McMenamins Tavern on the Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Bites

Rosemary NutsUS$5.00

El Diablo EggsUS$5.00

Shishito PeppersUS$6.00

Bacon-Wrapped DatesUS$5.00

Marinated OlivesUS$5.00

Starters

Fresh-Cut FriesUS$6.75

Truffle FriesUS$9.50

Soup of the DayUS$6.25

Brussels & CauliflowerUS$10.00

Kamikaze Seared Ahi*US$13.75

Dungeness Crab CocktailUS$17.75

Tom Kha Steamer ClamsUS$18.25

Cheese BoardUS$19.25

Charcuterie BoardUS$20.50

GardenUS$8.00

Tavern CaesarUS$8.75

Pizza

Queen IsabellaUS$17.00

Mushroom HunterUS$18.00

Fennel & SausageUS$19.00

ProsciuttoUS$19.00

Dinner Mains

Tavern Cheeseburger*US$18.00

Bucatini BologneseUS$19.00

Moroccan Vegetable StewUS$19.00

Alehouse Halibut Fish & ChipsUS$21.00

Penne TonnoUS$21.00

Terminator Steak & Frites*US$28.00

Skuna Bay Salmon*US$29.00

Ferryman's Braised Short RibsUS$32.50

Grilled Ribeye*US$35.50

Sides

Roasted Roots

Red Quinoa Pilaf

Hazelnut Green Beans

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Garlic-Roasted Broccolini

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does McMenamins Tavern on the Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is McMenamins Tavern on the Square restaurant rated?

Does McMenamins Tavern on the Square offer gift cards?

Is McMenamins Tavern on the Square currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card