Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant

06/21/2008 Posted by BDR3

You can get a pint of Guinness anywhere. Alright service but nowhere as good as some of the other reviews claim. Not dingy enough to be an Irish pub. H it or a miss.

Pros: Might be great

Cons: Might not

06/21/2008 Posted by vogler6

Fado is downtown so it can be a great place after work while being close enough to Pioneer Square if you want to live it up without listening to bad music. The food is great and I have gone just for the rashers. The staff are almost always awesome but you might get unlucky and feel like you're at Red Robin if you get one of the few bad ones. Soccer is on if you don't mind getting a cramp in your neck from watching the randomly positioned TVs. I appreciate that they are opening early for matches but so is every other Irish, English, or Scottish place in town. It is really only worth it if you are close by since the beers are twice as much as the competition.

Pros: Rashers

Cons: Expensive beer

05/18/2008 Posted by HelenWS

I've been here several times and I've finally decided to never go again. The drinks are decent and the location is great, so it took me a while to realize that the service is always somewhere between mediocre and hostile. It's as if the wait staff could really care less about the customers. After my last experience at Fado, which was particularly disappointing, I sent an e-mail to management. They responded with a halfhearted apology and no offer of compensation. I've mentioned this to a few friends and they all mentioned having similar experiences. The only reason this place stays open is because of the great location.

02/18/2008 Posted by waldschatten

Best corned beef and cabbage I've ever had that wasn't cooked by someone's grandma, and unlike some of the other "Irish" pubs around Seattle they can actually pour a pint. I was so impressed that when I was on a road trip recently I looked up all the Fado pubs that were anywhere near my route and stopped in for dinner and a few pints at all of them, none of them disappointed.

Pros: Great food, pints poured right, nice atmosphere during the day.

Cons: Can be very crowded at night, in WA state so there's no smoking inside.

12/10/2007 Posted by love2spend

Love the new late night happy hour! I can always find a place to eat late on the weekends, but never mid-week. But Fado now serves their happy hour and full appetizers until 1. I love the friendliness of the staff and the pints of Guinness are great! Now even more reasons to hang out there.

Pros: late night food, free wi-fi

04/09/2007 Posted by quietman

If You're Up, You're Irish is the tagline here and they must be Irish because all the staff are "Up". Friendly, knowledgeable and energetic. I am becoming a regular here for the food, the great beer and my regular lunch time server, Carter. Honestly, I have never had a server who knows so much about beer. I've been in on a Saturday night recently and the atmosphere is a little different but it's Saturday night, the place is jumping and the staff are still smiling!

Pros: Great Service, Friendly Staff.

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01/15/2007 Posted by cekticbhoy

I Love this place!!!! They have the best Pint of Guiness in town! I went there with four friends, we had a great time. A really cool touch is they have different branded glassware for each beer. Even if the beer wasn't as great as it is I would still go just to be served by Liz behind the bar, she is the BEST!

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12/05/2006 Posted by hdeber34

My wife and I stopped in Monday evening for a bite and a pint. We've been here a few times before and were only disappointed when they charge a cover. My wife ordered the Full Irish All-Day Breakfast which was huge and tastey, I ordered the Corned Beef and Cabbage which was also large.... but the cabbage was so bland that I thought it was unseasoned shredded coleslaw that had been boiled to death. I've been to Ireland and that is not how they prepare it for you. It will not be ordered again anytime soon. Great service and a wide selection of beer's on tap. Comfortable atmosphere and easy on your wallet. Overall a great place for a game and a pint.

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12/03/2006 Posted by patk67

As an Irishman living in Seattle I have to say this is my home away from home. Great food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and the best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland! Sinead behind the bar is enough to make me come back 2 or 3 times a week for a reminder of home. The best Irish bar in Seattle, without a doubt!

Pros: Atmosphere, friendly staff, great pints, good food and pretty girls (especially at the weekend).

Cons: 0

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11/16/2006 Posted by smilsow

Great place to watch futbol after work or on the weekends. Friendly service and they know the REAL way to pour a pint of Guiness. The food is very good and reasonably priced as well.

Pros: best pint of Guiness

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