Endolyne Joe's
Seattle, WA 98136
Phone: (206) 937-5637
Editorial Review for Endolyne Joe's – by Jill Lightner
The Scene
Spacious and eclectic, the decor blends a standard upscale pub with themed decorations and matches it all with menu-appropriate music. Space is divided almost evenly between the bar and the restaurant, adding up to a welcome kid-free zone in a very family-friendly location.
The Food
Everyone can find something to like, between the classic American diner food and dressier regional choices. Standards include the hefty pulled-pork sandwich (a bit tough sometimes) and the more successful crispy coated chicken-fried steak, accompanied by a heap of chunky mashed potatoes and just enough pepper to keep things interesting. Breakfast is simply perfect: spicy, crisp hash browns, thick bacon, gooey cinnamon rolls, buttery eggs and soft biscuits drowned in sausage-packed cream gravy.
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User Reviews for Endolyne Joe's
04/16/2008 Posted by formerFOH
Wow! So that's what goes on at Endolyne Joe's, kitchen guys spitting in the potatoes. That must be yuummy for all the customers. What a great way to promote the place you work at, and take pride in it as well! Chow Foods sure is lucky to have you as an employee. I thought my one and sure to be my last trip to Endolyne Joes was perhaps due to the bad service and high prices- oh and not so good food, but now I'm quite certain I'll chalk it up to reading your post instead.
04/09/2008 Posted by wseattlek
Being as we live close to Endolyne Joes, we end up going there fairly often by default. There are not a lot of other options in this part of west seattle. We have had good experiences and bad expereiences. I can say that after a recent horrible experience, the manager and owner personally followed up to make sure we received a gift card to come back. That is good management policy and interest in your restaurant. I can say I think their heart is in the right place. However, on our return trip, we were faced with the same problems. Mediocre food. Cold food. Too long of a wait for burgers and breakfast. And they are VERY picky about where they ask you to sit. There can be four booths open but they are going to do everything possible to put you at that one uncomfortable table they WANT you to sit at. I've had managers there tell me that they let customers sit at whatever open table is requested, but that is just not the case. Or that communcation is not being enforced with their hosting staff. Regardless, it's rude and inconsiderate of the people who will be providing your tip at the end of that dining experience. And it's happened to us three times in a row there. For the most part, the servers are nice and friendly. Our issue is with the kitchen and the host staff. Those are two huge components of a restaurant, however, which makes this place "just okay." We will probably go back. But if they were to open a nicer place a block away...we will go there instead.
Pros: Good waitstaff
Cons: Slow kitchen. Rude Host
