If you are new to Seattle and want to go to a restaurant that can serve both as a fine dining establishment and a great sports bar, The Ram Restaurant & Brewery is the place to go. Well, fine dining in a great city like Seattle might be a stretch, but it is a great place to grab a bite to eat if you want to change your nightly routine up a little (the food is good is all I'm saying). And, if you time it right, while you are wining and dining your wife or husband you can catch that Seattle Seahawks game or University of Washington Huskies basketball or football game without catching a bunch of flack.For a little background, the Ram is a restaurant chain located throughout the greater Seattle area. Because I live in the Wallingford area, I frequent the Ram located in the University Village shopping center. I've been there several times to get prepared for both UDub basketball and football games and University of Kansas basketball and football games (I'm a huge Jayhawks fan and love going to any bar that will show a KU game).
No matter what your view of a traditional sports bar is, the Ram will not disappoint. The theme of the restaurant is sports, but they have not forgotten that people need to eat when there isn't much on television. Because of that, there is a central dining area, with an exposed kitchen, that services your regular dining crowd. And, as I've already said, the food is good. The menu ranges from burgers and sandwiches to steaks, pasta, and your traditional dining fare. It's really as good for sports watching as it is for taking a date for dinner.
And if you are looking for a traditional sports bar in Seattle, this is also the place to be. At the UVillage location, all you have to do is walk to the back of the restaurant to put yourself in sports bar heaven. Although it may be a little be more subdued than Fox Sports Grill in downtown Seattle, it definitely gets the job done. With a full service bar that comes to a "T" in the middle and plenty of high top tables and booths, it is definitely a great place to be for a big game. If you are going to go, however, you better get there early. It fills up quick, and I must admit that the service can be a little slow at times (when the place is packed, I mean). I stopped by there before the UW vs. ASU game last week and left before I even got a beer it was so packed and took so long to get a drink. Despite that, I'd still recommend it.
Another great aspect of The Ram is it's happy hour specials. They have great drink and food specials (1/2 price appetizers I believe, which are super tasty). So, if you just need a drink to unwind after work, I'd also pop in there (one of the great things about the northwest is how early all the sports start in the evening - so even after work you can catch a little bit of what is usually a mildly entertaining game).
As for service, I'd rate it average at best. As I said, it can be slow at times, and I've gotten the feeling in there before that some of the waitstaff is not as interested in customer service as they should be. But the booze, the televisions, and the overall atmosphere make up for that.
Overall, I'd highly recommend the Ram in Seattle for all of your dining or sports needs. So, the next time you feel like a beer, a crowd, and a great sports scene, check it out. You won't be disappointed.
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