Neighbor Lady Public House — Restaurant in Seattle

Went to Neighbor Lady last night (10/11/24) and was there from around 7:15PM-7:40PM. This was my first time at this bar. I was there to meet two friends for one of whom’s birthdays. We were there for one drink before our dinner reservations across the street. We sat at the circular high top table by the windows and pinball machine.

I went to the bar to order a beer. After placing my order, the bartender (woman with black hair) asked me if I’d like to leave my tab open or close it out. I said, “I’d like to close it for now.” (“For now” because I had no idea how long we’d be there. But the potential to order another could certainly happen.) With how I could only describe as a confused look on her face, she replied in an incredibly insulting tone, “Wait, really? You only want one beer?” I replied, “We might have another. But we have dinner reservations soon.” She snapped at me, “Oh. Fine.” It was said in such a rude way I was honestly taken aback.

She places my receipt in front of me. I then replied, “I’m sorry, but is there a credit card minimum I must hit, or a drink minimum I’m supposed to order?” That’s all I could think to ask as I couldn’t understand why she seemed so legitimately offended I only ordered one beer for myself. Especially since she asked/gave me the option of closing my tab in the first place.

She replied, in the same rude tone, “No.” Gives me a dirty look. And walks away.

I was so taken aback I couldn’t help but laugh at what a surprising and unexpected reaction she had to me only wanting to order one beer. And even through this, I still left a tip on an $8 IPA, because that in some weird way still felt like the right thing to do?

I’m sure, ultimately, that Neighbor Lady is a fine bar. The place was mostly full and everyone there seemed to be enjoying themselves. But to have such a negative encounter with one of the staff, over one beer, in such a small window of time, I won’t...

this review is only for the sunday prime rib special. So 25 bucks for 16+ oz cut of prime rib sounds too good to pass up. me and three other hungry ‘chads’ came in for a closer look. a big salad, baked potato is also included. well, don’t get too excited folks, you basically get what you pay for… its huge and filling, but the cut is below prime, cooked inconsistently, and requires serious elbow grease to cut through. its a long chew before swallowing. some of us thought it was a fair deal, but I personally thought, even for 25bucks, no bueno, pass. i saved most of mine to donate to a four legged friend. i think this place is a chill, casual, watering hole… go for that, pass on...

Great food at atmosphere.

Unfortunately, called to place a take out order. I have a kid at home so want to make it quicker. I’ve ordered over the phone from here before.

Called just now and the guy who answered the phone says they don’t do phone orders? I’ve never heard them say that before. Maybe it’s their rule, but again, new to me, and quite an inconvenient bummer.

Will be picking up dinner tonight elsewhere as this experience sort of left a bad taste in my mouth. Fortunately, the food...