Ice Harbor Brewing Company — Restaurant in Kennewick

My wife and I stopped in here March 2 about 4ish for dinner on our way home from Oregon. Wasn't overly busy. I figured we would give it a go based off reviews that I read. Wasn't overly busy. 3 ladies working the taproom from what we could see. Should have moved along to the next place......Beer was decent and food was good, but sadly the service was lacking. Was able to order a beer, but wife wasn't completely ready to commit on a one. Thought we would have another chance to order her one when the lady took our food order......not quite. She moved along pretty quickly after we ordered our food. Server checked on the gentleman next to us a few times, but apparently didn't have time to ask is how we were doing. Took a few glances and couple walk byes to finally get a check and a to go box. Would have come back for the beer and food, but sadly will skip...

So-so. Cool space, good pub grub, but the beer needs a lil work. I'm admittedly comparing them to the elite echelons of Portland, but while their Kolsch is clean and crisp, their seasonals taste and feel like experiments. Specifically, the tangerine hefe, Tropika IPA, and Scottish Ale were feeling a bit too much like home brews. I have high hopes for Ice Harbor, I love what they're doing in the Tri-Cities, but think if they honed in more on their lagers and German-esque beers (seriously, brew a Helles, you'd nail it) they could capitalize on an underserved niche and really excel. Also, I get you have to cater to your market, but it's such a bummer to hear so many people order Coors Light (which, nothing against Coors) at a real brewery. It'd be awesome to see the bartenders at least half-heartedly try to steer them toward their own lager (which is...

Just to be 100% clear, this is a review for the Pub location in Kennewick, not the marina location on Clover Island. Wow. Just. Wow. The beer is wonderful, no weird aftertastes (lookin at you Aslan, as much as I love ya), fairly priced, and delicious. An IPA someone who doesn’t like IPA’s would enjoy. Massive food menu, pizza, quesadillas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, like 12 appetizers. Clean and cool inside, not over the top, but, just a classic Washington brewery feel. The highlight of my experience was my server, Kendra. She was attentive, delivered beers in under 45 seconds, knowledgeable about recommendations, and seemed genuinely happy to serve me. She even sat down at the table with me while I was making decisions, I just felt so welcome. Really, a standout place, and she made the experience about as perfect as I could ask...