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- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 1 am
Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
127 reviews for 8oz. Burger Bar
127 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer M.
Seattle, WA
LIKE: The Mudslide Adult Shake. This was so delicious except i didn't appreciate the tiny pieces of chocolate sprinkles that i'd sometimes find in my mouth after sipping through the straw. I loved how it was super thick though, that's how i like my milk shakes. I also barely tasted an alcohol but the recipient who drank pretty much half of the milk shake said that he already felt buzzed. I don't know, maybe i'm immune to liquor or he's just a pussy.
The first thing that caught my eye was the truffled potato skins. a) i love truffle. and b) i love potato skins. This didn't taste or look like much of either. It was more like potato crisps.. i mean, i'm sure that can qualify as a 'potato skin' but when i think potato skin, i'm thinking tiny fat halved potatoes with sour cream chives and bacon topped on them.. and this was more of a deep fried potato crisp.. except it wasn't crispy, it was very greasy. the person i came here with very much enjoyed it, but he likes very salty foods and puts like 20 layers of salt on everything so this would be the perfect dish for him because this was very salty. I could also barely taste any of the truffle because it was so overpowered by salt and grated parmesan (i'm guessing it's parmesan).
The burger i had was the 8oz. This is a very expensive burger. It was $17 but it had a truffle aoili which i felt also barely tasted like it had any. I still enjoyed it and it was still a delicious burger. It was just a very expensive burger. My tab came out to $75. At a burger joint! $75! well, i guess we did have a milk shake, and 2 glasses of beer, and a glass of scotch.. so that adds to it.. but my scotch was only $8! A glass of Glenlivet anywhere else in seattle would typically be at least $10-12.
We missed happy hour by 17 minutes. Their happy hour menu looks great. Everything is so cheap. I definitely want to come back here for happy hour, especially so i don't have to spend $17 on my burger.
The ambiance is cool. I like the wooden tables and the full bar. I was told the mens urinal is pretty awesome too. It's like you're peeing in a barrel. Someone confirm?
anyhOo that is all. -
Review from Erin R.
Seattle, WA
5/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Pluses: Burgers are really tasty all around. Delicious fries, fried green tomatoes, and mudslide shakes. I've read of free parking but haven't partaken. Twice daily Happy Hour menu kicks absolute ass: a couple of cheap beers, but more importantly, lots of food items for very little dough. The bacon grilled cheese was salty, rich, and exactly what I needed.
Minuses: It's pricey. First trip at non-Happy Hour time ran me about $30 for the Broadway burger, mudslide shake, & glass of middling red. The smoked salmon deviled eggs were really delicious but I think I got some bits of shell. The service is insanely rushed. I had a sandwich *in my hand* when my server dropped off the check the other night. In my hand. The coat/purse hook in the Ladies Room is attached to a chalkboard door... that's smeared with chalk. They were kind enough to put a stool in there as an alternative, though.
I'll be back, but I'm saving all my love for Happy Hour. -
Review from DAVID L.
5/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
The happy hour food was very good; however, I was a little disappointed on a few things regarding the service.
1) I was slightly disappointed that the fries in the "burger and fries" special could NOt be substituted for something else (ie. onion rings), BUT if you ordered a different sandwich you could substitute the fries for onion rings. Solution would be to simply allow substitution for everything or don't allow substitution at all.
2) We were told by the waitress that we could substitute the fries for garlic fries and went through a pretty detailed explanation to sell us on the idea. So after taking our order, she comes back and tells us that we canNOt do it and it's $2.00 more. Seriously? Even if our waitress made an error (even with the pretty detailed explanation on how we could), I found it disheartening that we were told we could do something and then we were told we couldn't.
3) Lastly, right before we requested the bill, one of the individuals at our table who had ordered a few drinks requested to have a soda. Probably to chase down the liquor that he drank. So she brings the coke and brings us the bill. We get the bill and see a charge for $2.00. Really??? Had he went to the bar directly to buy his drinks, he would probably not have been charged for the soda. We were obviously leaving and it was not like he was using the soda to use towards the duration of our dinner meal. Weak.
All in all, I felt this place was nickel and diming us and the service we had was below average.
I will return, the 90 minute parking is good. The burgers, fries, garlic fries, and onion rings are really good too. -
Review from Kelley K.
Seattle, WA
5/20/2012
My wife and I went to 8 oz five times over their first three months. Let's start with the location. It's not the best space in the world but they have done a good job turning into an informal but comfortable burger bar.
A few of the sides we have sampled. . . . The potato skins with truffle oil are outstanding - the only potato product that I know that rivals it is the Baguette Box truffle fries. The fried green tomatoes are good but slightly under seasoned for my taste. Candied bacon - not my thing but very good for those that like such things.
But the burger . . . that is what you come for and rightly so. For my money, this is the best burger in Seattle. The meat is juicy and flavorful and the toppings are plentiful and high quality. Oh but the bun - that is what puts it over the top. Soft, sized appropriately and soaked with the burger juice - perfect.
The chief complaint is an inconsistency in their cooking. Three out of five visits the burgers were overcooked. When they are on they are outstanding. I hope this is a function of a new restaurant working out the kinks.
Great addition to the hill! -
Review from Kristin C.
Kirkland, WA
5/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm sorry. I really, truly am. I know people in Seattle are obsessed with $15 burgers with lots of fancy toppings, and supposedly organic, grass-fed, kobe beef that is blessed by some sort of shaman, but I just don't get it. I've tried so many fancy burger places and I am routinely disappointed.
Yes, I know I am complaining about being disappointed by an over-priced fancy burger yet still giving this place 4 stars. I guess like Mexican food in the PNW, I have decided I need to adjust my expectations when it comes to fancy burgers. Maybe it's me, not them? Don't get me wrong, this burger was fine, but it wasn't mind-blowing. There was no post-burger orgasm. But it was tasty. Just expensive as hell.
I went with a build your own burger and added gruyere cheese(if I see it on a menu, I have to order it, that's the rules) and added some garlic aoili. The burger was thick, and juicy(that's what she said), and compared to a lot of other places, very, very good. It was good enough that I would go again, but not so good that I would go to Capitol Hill just for the burger(although, there is free parking in the QFC parking lot, which I appreciate).
The real winner though? The Fries! I love all fried potatoes, it's true, but these were so addicting, I ended up eating them all, even though I totally didn't need to. They were so good. Perfectly cooked, and the perfect amount of salt. So many places mess up something like fries. I find I end up preferring the mass-produced frozen variety, but these were seriously delicious. I would go back just for the fries. Apparently, the burgers used to be sold for your first born on their own, but they now include fries, which makes it much more reasonable, for sure.
I didn't try any beverages, but they have a good beer selection, and what looks like some tasty cocktails. I was overall fairly impressed with the limited menu. I loved the atmosphere. My friend was a bit bothered by the pictures of the cows on the wall though, she didn't really want to look at where her meat came from. I don't care, as long as my meat is delicious.Listed in: Burgers
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Review from clint w.
4/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Friendly staff, lots of burger combo's and choices, including something for the non meat eaters. Yes, my friend ate bunny. The options are that diverse.
I thought the burgers were good and our side of b sprouts was a nice partner at lunch. The burger and a soda and tip cost me $20. It wasn't outrageous, but it's not a Dick's deluxe either.
It has a full bar, so there's that, too. -
Review from Jonathan H.
El Dorado, CA
5/15/2012
Nothing to write home about. Burger ordered medium was well and dry. Fries were good. Hummus needed some oil and bread with hummus seemed stale. Won't be back
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Review from Tina L.
5/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Why, hello... Brussels Sprouts! Oh yes, the sliders and fries were winners too. Great beer selection, interesting decor, not much to dislike here.
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Review from Allison F.
Seattle, WA
4/24/2012
I would have given 8 oz Burger Bar 4 stars if it hadn't been for an experience I had with a very rude bartender. My friend had gone to happy hour here a few weeks back and said they had $4 Mac and Jacks on the menu, so I decided to ask for one. The bartender laughed very snottily in my face and said, "Naw, we've never had anything like THAT here. We ONLY serve local beers." Ok, last I checked Mac and Jacks is brewed in Redmond, so if that's not local enough for you then sorry Mr. Bartender.
Besides that, the veggie burger I ordered was pretty good. It was a tad crumbly, but it had a very rich, robust grain flavor and it was served on a yummy buttery bun. They had some very unique toppings on the menu so I ordered mustard greens and roasted tomatoes and mushrooms and it was the perfect addition. My dining buddy really enjoyed her $6 cheese burger and fries happy hour combo.
All in all, this is a pretty nice little joint and I will probably stop back here again. Hopefully the cranky bartender is off that night. -
Review from Adam C.
4/17/2012
I'm a lover of lamburgers. Here, it was well balanced with harissa and cool cucumber raita. A little but of arugula for some spice. The presentation is excellent: The burger stands alone. Just a simple burger on a flat plate and paper. A very clean burger, nothing hanging out the sides, just perfect symmetry. A lightly buttered bun. A solid 4.5 star lamburger. I've had them a little better, but it probably involved gorgonzola.
We had the truffle oil potato skins which were crispy and tasty, sprinkled with a little grated cheese.
The fries were disappointing. I think they were a little undercooked in the center: the potato was too firm.
Who thinks of putting a sundae on top of a Top Pot doughnut? They deserve a pat on the back. It was delicious, and perfect to share among 3.
Definitely tasty for that twice a year where I order a burger! -
Review from Amber G.
Seattle, WA
4/26/2012
I decided to kill two birds today: participating in Dine Out For Life and trying out one of the new burger joints in Capitol Hill. I follow a fairly strict paleo diet, so I love all the grass-fed meats coming available in my neighborhood. After my first meal there, I can say with confidence that 8oz Burger just rocketed to the top of the list of my favorites for the following reasons:
1) Friendly staff. I sat at the bar and had great service and conversation with the bartender/manager Tim. He was happy to answer questions I had about the food and had the answers. He was also attentive without being intrusive. I was able to enjoy a bit of reading while I waited to eat, and then put it down to chat once I was feeling more personable (i.e., less hungry).
2) Great burgers: I ordered the NW grass-fed in a lettuce wrap (if there is one negative thing to say about 8oz, it's that they don't have a gluten-free bun, but since I think most gluten-free bread tastes like ass, I order lettuce wraps anyway. Still, some people may prefer a bun or bun analog). The toppings were thoughtfully chosen and their flavors enhanced the slightly earthier taste of the grass-fed beef, which had a nice smokiness from the wood-fire grill. The meat really takes center stage on this burger, which I appreciate. Cooked perfectly rare, the patty was juicy and very tender, which can be hard to achieve with grass-fed beef.
3) Delicious sides: I love french fries as much as the next person, but I couldn't resist trying the sauteed bacon brussel sprouts. They are simply prepared with salt, pepper, and olive oil, just like I do them at home, and absolutely delicious. It's so nice to have an alternative to fries that isn't a limp salad.
4) Decor: While decor isn't that important to me in a restaurant, I like what they've done with the place. Though the outside has that unfortunate strip mall feel that's consuming the Pike/Pine corridor, the inside feels exactly how an upscale burger joint should - classy, but casual.
After a lot of disappointments with some of the Hill's new places, I am really happy that 8oz Burger broke my unlucky streak. I'll be back (perhaps tonight!) to try the wild boar burger. -
Review from Muhammad J.
Seattle, WA
4/30/2012
Really surprised to taste the soul of their Burgers.
Life changing experience from 8oz. of meat in a patty.
Just crazy. -
Review from Wendy F.
4/16/2012
Service is great and there are many different types of burgers to choose from. Everything tasted great and the ambiance is chill. Great place to eat a late lunch. We went on a Saturday around 12:30 and they weren't packed at all.
I went with 2 friends and we started with a short rib poutine (french fries covered in short rib gravy and melted cheese) The gravy is very rich, and it was delicious. Even though the fries were covered in gravy, they stayed crunchy. I probably wouldn't recommend ordering this appetizer if you're alone though - it's quite large.
For burgers, we each ordered one and then split it into thirds. We sorta made our own sampler plate. :) We tried bunny burger (burger of the month in honor of Easter), waygu beef and wild boar (topped with bacon). I've never had rabbit before, but I would describe it as a tastier and more tender turkey burger. It was really good, but my least favorite of the three. 2nd runner up was the waygu beef burger. This was the guys' favorite (of course). It came with a wasabi sauce that was just a bit too strong for me. My favorite by far was the wild boar burger. You just can't go wrong with pork, especially when it's topped with more pork (bacon). :)
The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the price. The food was great, but the tab ended up being $20 each. Seems a bit pricey for a burger lunch with no drinks... -
Review from Sky O.
Seattle, WA
4/21/2012
Overall, this place is great. Their burgers are the best I've found since moving to Seattle. They also have a good beer selection. I would totally give them 5 stars, but they've done a few things since they opened that have bothered me.
First, they changed their garlic fries. Back when they opened, their garlic fries were these awesome garlic wedges. At some point since then they've changed to skinny crispy fries that are nowhere near as tasty.
Second, and more important, is that they stopped serving their burgers medium rare. They will happily cook a burger rare or medium, but they simply will not cook a burger medium rare. Why on earth would a place call itself a "burger bar" and not serve medium rare? It makes no sense to me. I really hope they go back on that. -
Review from Gabriel A.
San Diego, CA
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
The last time I went to an establishment at this corner it was an Izakaya with ghastly decor. Now that this place is now a burger place its making use of the space that building has to offer.
Pros:
Conveniently located Seattle University.
An alternate to eating Dicks for late dinner.
Can get a decent wifi connection from the Polyclinic
The establishment seems pet friendly as one of the hosts had her dog inside the building.
Cons:
A larger straw is needed for the milkshake.
The sides should be cheaper. -
Review from Jamie J.
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Welcome, 8 oz.
This new burger joint took over the old TidBit on capitol hill. Anyone familiar with TidBit will recognize the differences in the layout and decor; there was some major work done here. The decor is very country, and the waiters (depending on who you have) also wear cowboy hats and tight jeans ... yeehaw!
The menu is larger that I thought it would be. They have really unique burger choices. A friend and I decided to split two different ones. I tried the 8oz that comes standard with truffle sauce (duh) but you have to add your own cheese. This was amazing. The second burger was the special, and it was in celebration of St. Patty's day. So, the burger was topped with some sauerkraut and salty corned beef. It was really lovely.
I like this place a lot. I think the price is much more fair than say, Lunchbox Laboratory, but you have similar options in terms of burger choices. They have many different meat combos, cheese options, and toppings. But, they also have burgers on the menu that are pre-customized that are really great.
I will be back... I'm loving the vibe here. I hope you guys stick around! -
Review from Austin W.
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
4/22/2012
The burgers were awesome, they live up to the Seattle trend of local, organic, grass fed, blah blah blah. It's cool but everyone does it. So..... With that being said the burgers were very good, I would suggest them to anyone that wants to spend 25 dollars on a burger. Ok so it's not actually 25 dollars but if you want fries, a beer and include a tip expect to spend 25 buck-olas. So far there better then any other burger I've had here but I don't eat a lot of burgers.
Also, I ordered the lamb burger with a bunch of stuff on it. They asked how I'd like that cooked, I replied with mid-rare. The waitress responded with we only go rare and med. So I rolled the dice and got rare. To my dismay it was almost well, none the less it was delectable. -
Review from Ian M.
4/25/2012 6 Check-ins Here
"8oz Burger Bar? That's sort of a weird name. Do you, like, build a burger from a toppings bar?" is what I thought when I first heard of this place. And the answer is, no, you do not build your own burger from a toppings bar: Fuddruckers it is not. What it is, though, is a new location of what could be called a chain, though that's an overstatement, with the original location in LA (now moved to LAX, wha?), a couple Miami locations, a couple locations in Harrah's casinos somewhere, and now, a Seattle location. And, yes, they do burgers.
However, I can't comment on the burgers, as I do not eat beef burgers. Happily, 8oz Burger Bar is well-equipped to handle such problem cases as myself, and they offer various types of "burgers," including a fish sandwich that can be prepared either grilled or fried, and a house-made veggie burger. Hurrah.
I have tried both of these, and have been pleased with both. I would give the edge to the fish sandwich, which I've had only fried--which is their recommended preparation, for better texture. I can't comment on that; I'm just a sucker for a classy-ass Filet-o-Fish, I guess. The cut of the fish is generous and appropriately battered, and fried properly--not greasy. The filet is topped with tartar, onion, and arugula, which classes it up a bit and provides a counterpoint to the richness and intensity of the fried fish filet. The bun is a seedless, lightly-buttered affair that retains its form and seemingly sized to fit their burgers perfectly (though the fish is not a formed patty and doesn't play by the bun's rules of constraint). It makes a sturdy--but not excessively-sturdy--grip with which to eat your burger without it becoming an unsalvageable mess, without imparting too much of its own flavor, happily yielding to its contents to provide most flavor.
The veggie burger is a perfectly formed cylinder, which anywhere else might raise concerns about its origins ("Hey, only Gardenburgers and Boca burgers look this perfectly-formed!") but it's the real deal. No waif-burgers here: it's a stout piece of protein meant for those who want something substantial from a non-animal source. It didn't stand out as being the best-ever veggie burger I've had, but it's reliable and tasty and I'll probably order it again.
All burgers are served a la carte, and you can order your burger as-is off the menu, but it's a place that welcomes highly custom orders. There's a nice selection of cheeses you can add (or substitute, if the burger comes by default with cheese). Standard cheeses like cheddar and swiss are $1, while more uppity cheeses like havarti, Beecher's flagship, and gruyere run $2. Various toppings and sauces are also available.
Beer selection is notable and rotates frequently: I even had Dale's Pale on draught here. I'd never seen Dale's on draught.
What's interesting to me about 8oz Burger Bar, though, as much as the burgers, is everything else. The three esses.
First, the sides. In spite of the obvious focus on burgers, the sides and other dishes are not afterthoughts. There are standard sides like fries (which I've not tried) and onion rings (which are done nicely), but also some sides and small plates you might not think you'd see at a burger-focused place, like grilled asparagus, salmon deviled eggs, and mac and cheese. Wha?! Yes! Give them a try. Take a detour from your tired old burger-n-fried-something-or-other routine.
Personally, I have taken to ordering a side salad with my sandwich. It's worth noting that I am not someone who typically orders salads (it's not a philisophical objection, just something I often neglect to consider), but on one visit, the idea of a salad sounded appetizing after what'd been a week of eating like a human trash can, and it won me over. Appropriately sized, mixed greens--no iceberg lettuce to be found here, and--here's the cherry on top: a miniature pepper mill that you can use to dispense however much fresh-ground pepper as you like. No hoping you've asked the server for the right amount of fresh-ground pepper.
I can't speak to them myself, but every time I've been here, it's been with another friend who really loves the miniature corn dogs (three per serving). It's less food than a burger, so if you're not feeling up to the commitment (gastronomically or financially) of a burger, perhaps this is an option. They remind me of upscale Krystal Corn Pups, which I loved in an earlier, oft-intoxicated college life in the southeast.
The other two esses are (1) space: they cleared away the busy nature of what was Tidbit Bistro, and it's a bright, clean, inviting space, and (2) service: manager Tim and bartender Chris are gregarious, quick to chat you up, and welcoming. I was remembered the second time I came in.
It all adds up to a place I've already been around four times inside of a month, in spite of it not being in my home neighborhood, and I expect I'll return somewhat regularly for good food and beer in an inviting atmosphere. -
Review from Jingwen Y.
Seattle, WA
4/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came to this place for a birthday celebration. I thought it was just a little over hyped and over priced.
Service was SLOW and confused. Our server did not catch our orders correctly and delivered the wrong items to us. The milkshakes and burgers took forever to show up. None of us were used to just having a burger with nothing on the side consider their burgers are not that big to begin with. One of my guy friends was actually still hungry after his burger.
I might come back for happy hour but definitely not for the main dinner. -
Review from Beth W.
Seattle, WA
5/8/2012
I would risk health and possibly sanity for food from here. The Broadway burger was a perfect balance of flavors (the onion jam and arugula were particularly brilliant), and melted in my mouth. The attractive bartender, Adam mixed me some deliciously strong and smooth concoction whose name I have forgotten, the servers were all attentive and upbeat, the decor is delightfully cowboy-kitsch, and the bathroom walls are chalkboard. What's not to love?? I will be bringing everyone I know here for dinner and happy hour!
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Review from Chi D.
3/30/2012
For a newly open burger joint in the neighborhood, I'd give it 5 star.
We only tried the slider as part of the Savor Seattle food tour and it wasn't all that extraordinaire.. but the overall feel to the experience/restaurant was great. The fries was super yummy and the roasted brussel sprouts with bacon was excellent!
The bar seems fun. I will have to come back for more... -
Review from Shalan G.
3/9/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I have always fancied Chef Govind Armstrong - ever since I spied him on a cooking show. Mmmm...What a dish!
I knew he had restaurants in Miami, and I contemplated moving to sunny Miami, damn, if only my Spanish was as good as my French! Sigh.
So, imagine my glee, when I discovered that 8oz. is his. That in itself was enough reason for me to try this place.
One lazy Saturday afternoon, I baited my sweet husband with delicious burgers, and off we went to 8oz.
The restaurant is small, but impressive. The soft Edison lighting, the furniture, the table arrangements, beer cans lining the upper shelf in the ceiling, the dark walls, the bathrooms - all make for a perfect ambiance. I do love the décor.
The menu is simple. I like that. The burgers DELICIOUS - pardon the caps. But they truly were. The sides are different to what one is normally used to - Brussels Sprouts, broccoli rabe make for an interesting choice.
They have HH too, not much choice for HH tipple, but the bites are aplenty.
Having been here twice, once for lunch, and the other for dinner, I have walked out impressed with the potential this place has. Friendly, and attentive staff, great vibe, good drinks, and good burgers.
What I haven't enjoyed much were the greasy, almost oily grilled artichokes, and the copious amounts of oil that the sides seem to swim in. Easily fixable, one hopes.
I plan to continue my affair with Govind Armstrong's 8oz. Burger Bar. Who knows, someday I might wander in and be surprised by his presence behind the bar, mixing me my favourite Manhattan. -
Review from Heather H.
Seattle, WA
4/21/2012 2 Check-ins Here
As an incoming vegetarian I've been here twice, ready to make it a third+ visit, I can safely go in knowing that there will be plenty of vegetarian/pescatarian options on the menu.
Twice I've dined on the grilled artichoke, salmon deviled eggs, and pita hummus. Nothing super outstanding but certainly hit the spot for some savory lighter appetizers. I highly recommend getting the fish burger if you're looking to a healthier option but still satisfy those juicy notes you'd normally get from a regular burger. i choose to have mine grilled which was done really well and captured in its juiciness! This was certainly not the kind of pre-made patty from the freezer.
Now I'm certainly a bread type of girl, getting a not-so-great-dry-ass type of bun can completely kill off the burger entirely. This one was perfect, toasty, golden with a glaze.
My ever carnivorous boyfriend opted for the beef and was happily transported into a nirvana of beefy bliss. Another very very good sign as he devoured the crispy fries.
Another last recommendation would be to check out the men's urinal, if you're into quirky things.Listed in: Nightlife: Capitol Hill Style
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Review from Kyle K.
Seattle, WA
3/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Don't read my sister's reviews, she doesn't know fucking anything about good food and meat quality which was indicated by her choice of the Boar burger while I, a red blooded mostly heterosexual American male, knew there was really no decision to be made in the face of their signature 8 oz. burger. As a side effect of the aforementioned maleness I don't care to understand units of measurement but I can assure you 8 ounces is plenty of meat for even the beefiest of beefcakes.
As a nod to our hunter/gatherer roots we also sampled the bacon something something brussel sprouts. I immediately needed a change of pants after the flavorgasm. Perusing their happy hour menu I noticed they have a metric fuckton of badical options that are crazy cheap which is good because their drinks are crazy not. The waitress we had was sexcellent and indeed the entire staff seemed eager to please, fitting given that I'm eager to be pleased. Overall, great experience and would totally go back again (if I was made of the monies). -
Review from Jen L.
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
I know this sounds weird, but the full size burgers taste better than the sampler! Really. They are very decently proportioned so good for sharing among our group.
All the burgers are juicy and perfectly medium rare! Beautiful pillow of brioche bun. Remember to ask for the condiments you want, it's at the bottom of the menu ($0 to specialty $2). For the price of the burgers, I really think at all the sauces should be FREE and served on the side. Be warned that if you are one to douse your burger in condiments and additions, you won't be tasting the flavor of the burger meat... duh! You might as well go to McD's. And BTW, 'Gourmet Burgers' are more expensive, get over it!
- Lamb Burger $14 - love the garlic aioli and escarole (less bitter endive)
- Kobe Beef Burger $14 - juicy, flavorful, add some bacon.
- Boar Burger $16 - pass, juicy but not the best boar Ive ever consumed.
- Onion rings - crispy with a variety of sauces.
- Short Rib Poutine - yum, great flavor and tender rib, but wish it had more classic curds instead of the melted cheese.
- Bacon Brussel Sprouts- yum
- Grilled artichoke - yum
- Grilled Pickles - pass. I bit into one poor pickle whose breading came off all in 1 bite. We were left with a bunch of naked pickles in the basket.
- Garlic fries - please dont do it.
- Truffle potato skin - pass. I'm a truffle snob and was disappointed. They use truffle oil that is extremely mild in flavor, a bit overcooked.
- Bottle-glasses - love them. Great touch. Even better was the small jug of water at the table so we can pour our own,
- Service - amazing. Greeted kindly at the door. The manager was cute and sweet, asking for our suggestions since the place was new... -
Review from David C.
Seattle, WA
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wow, did you all really go to the same place I did? I was super excited to have a new casual place in the neighborhood. While it is certainly an interesting menu, the food just didn't deliver.
Our order got screwed up, but bygones - I don't judge that too much. What we did get was, well, just bad - and there was nothing on the plate besides the burgers. Come on throw me a bone - if you aren't going to throw in fries, at least give me a pickle. Please?
We were both overwhelmed by the sheer volume of "special sauce" on both our burgers (veggie & beef) - ughh. And the burgers seriously lacked the toppings we actually wanted - you know, lettuce, tomato, ketchup - the usual. Apparently you are discouraged from asking for that stuff - there's a big note on the menu that stresses no substitutions - pretty pretentious for a burger joint, if you ask me.
Oh, did I mention it's overpriced? Over $40 for two burgers an ice tea and a soda water? Stick with Dick's. -
Review from Michael A.
Seattle, WA
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
The gourmet burger industry is getting a little competitive out there on Capitol Hill, and 8oz. Burger Bar does stand out from the rest. I asked the waitress, and she indeed confirmed that all of their burgers are 8oz.
Being my first time, I ordered their signature the "8oz.." The 8oz was pretty fantastic with Hempler's bacon, white truffle sauce, garlic aioli, Beecher's cheese, and arugula. It had better be fantastic because it cost me $14 ...not including any drinks or sides.
For an additional $4 bux, you can add either garlic fries, kennebac fries, onion rings, or fried pickles. Since there was three of us, each one ordered a different side (onion rings, fried pickles, and garlic fries), and all of them were worth it. Their garlic fries and onion rings were the best that I've had in a really long time in Seattle.
At the end, with my burger and side (I didn't even get a drink, although they have a whole list of cocktails, drafts, and shakes), it cost me over $21, which is pretty pricey for a burger dinner without a drink. I'll be back though... -
Review from Nelson Y.
I'm a big fan of this place, especially because of the atmosphere, the decor, the location (wish they had one on the eastside), the ownership, friendliness of staff, and quality of food. I had the:
Mini Kobe Corn Dogs - AMAZING texture, great taste, love the dijon mustard.
Braised Short Rib Poutine - Delicate and not too heavy, very nice flavor and crispy fries.
Wagyu Beef Burger - An amazingly tender juicy and flavorful burger, especially with the hint of wasabi in it.
Wild Boar Burger - Less tasty but still delicate and light. Preferred the Wagyu, but still glad I tried this.
All in all, I will be coming back for more. Great work team, it's only been 2 months but things ran really well. -
Review from Corinna K.
Seattle, WA
2/28/2012
Holy cats I love burgers. I don't really know why - maybe they just hit some excitatory sandwich chord in me - but I love them in every incarnation. Shitty flattened Dick's patty? Check. Weird grainy veggie burger? Check. In 'n Out style fast burger? Check. Fancy burgers a la 8 oz? CHECK.
After some minor confusion (the address listed here is the address for QFC, which is assuredly not a burger joint) I popped in here for a pre-trivia dinner with the ol' hermano and a Bloomspot $15 for $30 deal. We were promptly seated and the deal coupon was taken with 0 fuss right at the beginning, which is something I appreciate. Skimming down the menu I was supremely taken with pretty much all of the options, but decided on the wild boar (with bacon! Pig on pig action!) and a side of brussels sprouts to share while my broham got the Classic 8 Oz. We decided against beer, since we always drink heavily at trivia, but the tap list was larger than I'd expected with some really nice options.
Burgers came out in a timely fashion and I immediately put my grubby mitts around mine and took a wolfish bite. Very tasty, cooked correctly, and the bacon they use is killer. I didn't really taste the poblano relish, but that's a minor complaint. I also glomped down a bite of my brother's burger and it was uh-mazing. I appreciate that the buns are substantial enough not to fall apart with the juiciness but not too intrusive. The buns should be, and in this case are, a delivery method and not the main event. The brussels sprouts were delicious and it's nice to see a side option that's not just fries.
Service was excellent - both our waitress and the hostess checked in on us, making sure burgers were cooked to the correct level of doneness and tastiness. The one ding I have is that everything is a touch too expensive to make this a regular dinner haunt. Their happy hour, though, looks fantastic - a variety of options (including, to my delight, a "plate o' bacon") ranging from $2 to $8, all very reasonable, and most likely very delicious. I'll definitely be back to get my (happy hour) burger on! -
Review from Nichelle H.
Kirkland, WA
3/4/2012
I had a craving for burgers, did a quick Yelp search and this place happened to be in the area we were going to be in for a movie. So glad people mentioned the free parking at QFC - made things so easy!
We were really pleasantly surprised here. The decor was cool, the food was great and our service was flawless. I waffled between a build your own and the 8oz, but went for the 8oz. Husband got the slider sampler. My burger was cooked perfectly and totally hit the spot for what I was craving. The onion rings were PERFECT. Husband got the fried pickles, something I usually hate and have no interest in, but these were really good! The pickles tasted like homemade pickles, not those crappy jarred store-bought pickles that everyone else seems to use. The breading was light. He loved the lamb & kobe burger, wasn't a fan of the boar - only because he wasn't a fan of the game-y flavor of boar.
We're usually not cocktail drinkers, but I got the University St. French and it was LOVELY. It almost tasted like it was infused with something floral (in a good way) but it wasn't. It was just a really nice, smooth drink.
Also - I noticed a review where someone complained about the jar water glasses, which I found amusing. He said they were too small to be useful? They seemed to hold the same amount of water as any standard water glass that you get at any other place. I thought they were a cute touch.
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Review from Chris O.
There seems to be an influx of burger joint on Cap Hill, but I don't mind. I only moved up to Seattle a year ago and already 8 oz. is the second business to take over that corner, which does make me wonder.
What better way to make your first visit a happy hour visit? HH menu: http://www.yelp.com/bi... (sorry, turned out blurrier than I thought). Ordered the 6 oz burger w/fries, onion rings, and fried pickles.
Fried pickles: Probably the THICKEST fried pickle I've ever seen, almost too thick for my taste.
Onion rings: Amazing, I really like them here. Unfortunately, they disappear pretty quick.
6 oz. burger: Simple, cooked as a specified, and the bread was lovely. Didn't think a small burger would fill me up, but it really hit the spot.
On my second visit I got a little more curious and decided to get the slider sampler, which consist of lamb, wild boar, and kobe. To be completely honest with you, I hardly tasted a different between the three, and probably would of been better off ordering a regular burger.
Pros: Def digging the atmosphere, dark and wooden, tons of free parking at QFC, and staff is very friendly.
Gripe: The little jar water glasses look cool, but are pretty useless. They hardly hold any water, granted they leave an entire jug, and the opening is too small.Listed in: My (New) Hood: Capitol Hill &…
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Review from Brook Y.
Seattle, WA
4/30/2012
I tried the now 3 month old 8oz. Burger Bar tonight at it dinner.
My food tasted great and was perfect - made to order, just right! The staff were all very friendly.
No complaints. Great food and a perfect experience. -
Review from Kris P.
4/24/2012
Finds of our introduced me to this place, last week. I was intrigued, and looking forward to a good meal. And I got one. Their menu offered up several different burger options, and I decided to try the Veggie. It was, without a doubt, delicious. I even asked if I could purchase some of it, raw, to take home to make a meat(less)loaf. So, I will be back for that in the future. My wife had their House burger, and she loved it as well. We got the fries, which are so crispy... I was in heaven. And we also got an order of onion rings. YUM! We went for happy hour, and so I tried their chickpeas.... didn't like them, but at least my nibble only cost me $2. I did ask if I could just sample one chickpea, before ordering, and was told no. So, I paid $2 and tried one, and that was enough. Just didn't like it. Next time I will be trying their asparagus. It looked delicious as it was delivered to another table near us. I almost grabbed it for myself, but I thought that would have been frowned upon.
While their prices are a little pricey, I will still come back, because it's a nice place, a good selection of food, and great quality. -
Review from Jackelin T.
Seattle, WA
3/16/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Nothing sounds better than a beer and an 8oz burger on a Thursday night after a long day of work. That's exactly what I ordered and more. I had to order the bacon mac and cheese when I saw it on the menu because let's face it, no one says no to bacon and cheese! With just a hint of nutmeg and the velvety texture of cheese I ate it all without offering to share with the boyfriend. But I did manage to share the 4 wedges of blue cheese salad with interesting slices of onions grilled and marinated in balsamic vinegar which at first I thought were some sort of grilled bell pepper.
The meal was fantastic and just what I needed to start the beginning of my weekend. I'm definitely coming back this Saturday to celebrate St. Patty's day with some friends. The bar with an intricate wood design holds some absinthe that i'm' tempted to try. I heard they are making some special concoctions just for the holiday.
Overall, I highly recommend this cozy, dimly lit, off the corner burger bar in Capitol Hill to everyone. I truly mean it, even to little kids with parents because it's a respectable establishment.
Summary: The food was delicious, the staff was well informed and amicable. -
Review from Maria N.
2/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm giving this place 3 stars with room to grow. It's still pretty new, so I want to give 8 oz. the benefit of the doubt. Service was definitely needing improvement. Our waitress was friendly, but would disappear for long stretches of time, wrong dishes were brought to our table, and my fiance's burger came with sides that he didn't order. The poor kid bringing out the food looked so confused and lost that we didn't bother pointing out that last mistake.
As for the food itself, it was just OK. I ordered the namesake 8 oz. I thought the patty was well-seasoned and cooked to a good medium-rare, but the toppings were really lacking--to the point of non-existent. I think it's really due to the fact that the patty is so massive, it overwhelms everything else.
We also ordered fried pickles. I get them credit for making their pickles in house, but they need to come up with a way to prevent the breading from slipping right off of the pickle, leaving a basket full of fried remnants.
I will say that their onion rings are pretty damn good and I like that they offer such a wide selection of sauces.
One major bonus: FREE PARKING! Located in the QFC parking lot.
Not a great first visit, but I'm definitely willing to give this place another shot. -
Review from Joyce J.
2/29/2012
I took my friend here for her birthday to get a good burger. She had the classic 8.oz lunch combo and thought the burger was good but too messy. I got the slider sampler, which was a lot easier to eat, flavor-wise the sliders didn't taste too different. It's not like a true gourmet sampler where each slider would have different dressings/sauces and greens (like the one that BuiltBurger in Pioneer Square had). Instead, only the meat patties were different. The bun on the sliders were pretty decent.
The service was excellent despite the mediocre burger. Our waitress gave our check a box right away when we mentioned that my friend's parking meter was about run out.
The decoration at the store is also very inviting. Incidentally, this is the third restaurant in two and half years that have operated in this location and I have been to all of them. Perhaps this corner is just not particularly suited for a high-end restaurant. Seeing what this place is now made me miss Tidbit a bit. -
Review from Clover A.
Okay. I like burgers.
I admit it.
I used to say I didn't. But I do.
I went in for lunch, for $12, they do fries, burger and soda (limited to Sprite, Coke or Diet) which is basically a free soda since fries are $4. There are other specials as well, lunch here is likely to run you about $20. But the quality is there for that price, don't be scared.
Indeed, the quality was outstanding, and I can say that this is an issue I pay attention to because I order everything reasonably plain, like a little kid. The flavors really shine through that way.
So just beef plus the flagship and it was really good. I tried the onion jam on the side, but it was too much onion for me, not for anyone who is a modicum of normal, because the flavor was sweet and good. Fries were crispy, fried in peanut oil I'm guessing as they had a slight delicious extra something. Also a bit of black pepper on them made them even better. Yum.
I also had a chocolate malt, it was full of chunks of chocolate, but was thinner than some other malts I've had. Perhaps just a style thing, the flavor was amazing, I'll say that.
Note:when meat is the business at hand, order your burger one shade darker than you want it. If you're used to 'medium rare' being anything but only barely warm inside, make sure to order yours medium or medium well here.
Definitely a cool place, will be back soon for more of that delicious MEAT.Listed in: Capitol Hill - MY WAY
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Review from Danielle J.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 3/6/2012
We returned last weekend for another round of burgers and this time was even better than the last. We had the macaroni and cheese to start and it was bomb. It was your kind of mac and cheese that isn't overly salty or peppered, but has that perfect amount of cheesiness and GOOD Beecher's cheese also.
We had THE 8 oz burger and also the build your own Waygu beef burger. My only complaint was that I ordered the Waygu burger with special sauce and it was absolutely doused in sauce. To the point that it masked the amazing beef flavor. Other than that, totally delicious and perfectly cooked burgers.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/29/2012
I am really happy that my fiance and I ventured here on Friday night. We are such burger lovers that… Read more »
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Review from Kevin T.
Seattle, WA
4/8/2012
My new favorite burger joint in Seattle! It's a bit pricey, but the quality of food is worth the price. The service is solid and ambience if casual.
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Review from Jeff G.
2/11/2012
Pricey but absolutely outstanding burgers. Great flavor, cooked perfectly. The short rib poutines are also great. The service is still pretty strange.
Our waitress seemed very confused and it felt like any minute she was going to make some disastrous mistake. She didn't because she had a trainee following her who kept her on track. I'm also not sure I understand what the manager's job was, she stood by the bar taking sips of peoples drinks with a straw which I found quite odd. Nice work if you can get it. She didn't do much of anything else.
On the other hand, the food is worthy of an Iron Chef competitor and Top Chef judge. And the overall vibe is deeply mellow and hangoutable.
