The food here is fantastic. That is what my two stars represent. The service is close to nonexistent despite there being waitstaff constantly walking up and down the dining area—not carrying anything, just roaming. The last few times I’ve been here, I’ve come with my “loud” friend who knows the owner and his son and she knows how to get the waitstaff to listen to her. However, whenever I’ve come with my partner, waitstaff has been blissfully ignorant to any customers who aren’t their friends, and make absolutely zero effort to do anything. Not an assumption, it’s an observation. When we (two twenty-somethings) did need something, it was the kitchen staff who would respond and do so very nicely, although it would take quite a while to flag them down. They are clearly the backbone of this business, but they shouldn’t be so heavily relied upon. The waitstaff NEEDS to get it together and pay attention to customers instead of intentionally ignoring them. Seriously, they will look at our table, and us, multiple times and walk away when glasses are empty or when we try to flag them down. So incredibly rude. All of the ordering being online makes dining here such a hassle on top of the bad service; it’s like the customer has to do all of the work and the actual staff does *literally* nothing. I can understand if Covid had a hand in this adjustment in ordering, however, it’s not working for dine-in and the kitchen has relayed that to me when I was last there. Sadly, I haven’t been back recently and it’s such a shame. The food is *really* fantastic and it gets completely overshadowed by the horrendously nonexistent service. As we have heard many times, people don’t come back for food, they come back for the experience. Please improve the experience and I’m sure many more people, like me, will be returning and raving. Let me know when you do because I really want to return.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

Food isn't anything to write home about, but the location (vicinity and interior) is a strong reason to visit. Had an average experience, but overall positive. Great spot to hang with others and enjoy some drinks, food, or games being played on the screens. Service is solid though and the staff are extremely friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. Shultzy's just reopened a few weeks ago since they shut due to COVID (last Tuesday iirc) so I'm sure they're still getting everything together. The hours here aren't quite accurate as I visited past10 PM, but they do have a limited menu as the kitchen is closed. Kitchen closes at either 9 or 10 PM. Before closing, they still serve fries, chicken tenders, and fried chicken for food options. Got to stop by after the reopening and will definitely look to visit earlier in the day for the rest of the menu, so expecting to adjust rating especially after everyone gets back into the swing of things. You can scan their QR code located at each table to order online. If you're with others, by scanning the same QR code, you can all add to the online order and then pay online too which is convenient. I've seen this at a few places recently, but it's not totally adopted yet so it was awesome to see that Shultzy's has offered this as an option. Arnold palmer was very standard, just lemonade and iced tea. I mean that's obvious but figured I'd mention it since I happened to take a picture. Fried chicken is juicy, these things are nicely fried and have a great crunch to them. You get one sauce for free and any more costs an extra 50 cents. You get about 9 pieces or so? They advertise it as a pound of wings.

Disclaimer: I worked here from 2007-2014 and was a partner back in the early 1990s when it was simpler and much smaller Shultzy’s was my first meal when I came to Seattle in 1989 and it’s still terrific today. It’s now a second-generation family business with Will & Emily taking over for their parents. What makes Shultzy’s great in addition to their world famous fries (they stay crispy longer so you don’t have to rush through them) is their attention to detail. Darn near everything is made in the house, from sausages & burgers to the slaw and sauces. And don’t miss their Sausage Chili, one of my all-time favorites The drinks are excellent, too. Shultzy’s has always has an excellent selection of German beers, but they have a well-curated selection of elite local beers, as well as cider. And their full bar is value-priced, giving you high quality liquors at reasonable prices Finally, the atmosphere is fun - vintage UW photos, lots of TVs for sporting events, friendly servers, and enough room and flexibility to handle groups, even on short notice
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

What is wrong with today's staff that they feel so entitled that they think it's OK to complain in your face if you do not leave a tip? A tip is a token that demonstrates that I am particularly happy, or at least satisfied with the overall experience. If something goes wrong, and I am not happy as a customer, I leave no tip. That also applies if the thing that went wrong was not intentional. That is what happend. A couple of things went wrong during the visit, and we left hardly any tips. So a waiter had the insolence to point it out to us and to tell we needed to leave more next time. NO. Next time YOUR TEAM needs to do better and to provide customers with a better experience. Tips is something to earn, not something you are entitled to.
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

Kind of surprised to find a reasonably straight forward German restaurant so close to the UW. Food good not great. It was refreshingly free of political outrage. I had the bratwurst plate. Decent, not great. They are really going on about these German sausage burgers that I should have tried. Going back for more at some point. They serve liters of draft. Again folks, it really seems out of place and time practically on the UW campus, and functioning like a German style bar and grill you could find in a German influenced region of the Midwest. This reminds me of German influenced joints in Cincinnati and Chicago.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

I have been eating at Shultzy's for 30 years. What Don started back in 1988 was just a dream, but his entire family has made it a reality! The food is great, the beer selection is stellar, the bar is stocked, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting - Husky game day's are extra incredible! Don't forget that they celebrate Octoberfest with over a month of Märzen-styled beers from Germany & around the world! Stop in for a homemade sausage and a pint, and tell 'em Balducci sent you!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Shultzy's is a great place for lunch or dinner, especially with a group of friends or colleagues. Service is always great and the Shultzy's team is always knowledgeable about the recommended drinks or foods available on their menu. The outside patio is a great place to enjoy lunch on clear days and the indoor seating is comfortable and relatively private for booth options.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
World's Best Fries - Chili Cheese Fries, Gumbo

Had an unusual experience here, but not bad overall. This was the first time I've ordered with my smartphone instead of through the waitstaff. The system was unusual, but we figured it out in the end. Some of our party still had to summon waitstaff as their phones just would not connect to the ordering system. We were seated on the patio in the rear and it was great until it started getting dark and the patio lights weren't working. They eventually figured it out as we were leaving.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

Went in around 1030 to get food and was told the grill was off but we could get fried food was a little disappointed but when I got home with the food I did order I was very impressed. The chicken wings were f***king fire some of the best I've had and they were plain which I normally don't get. The pretzel and beer cheese were really good as well.. i can't wait to go back and try the other food. Oh yeah the sweet tea is freshly brewed and taste good
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$50–100

I went here with some friends to catch up from college, and it was perfect. They have a cool digital ordering thing where you order digitally with everyone at the table on the same tab, but you can also pay separately if you’d like. The food is good pub fare, and there were lots of cocktail options. Obviously beer and cider too, as well as mystery shots for $4. Great place to meet friends, especially if any of them are at the university.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

Shultzy's is a great place to hangout on the Ave. The neighborhood seems to be a slightly less safe than before. The food is pretty good and their bratwurst and andouille sausages are great. Lots of beer options and a full bar. Service is great and fully contactless, from ordering to payment. Ambience is alright.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Sausage Links

We were visiting Seattle and found this place to stop in for some cold refreshments. The staff was friendly and answered any questions we had about their beer selections and food items. They had a nice selection of German beers and also some local beers. They offer an afternoon happy hour for certain drinks and food items. The venue is pretty spacious inside and everything looked clean. I would definitely come back here if we were to visit the Seattle area again.

seemed like the waitstaff wanted me to leave the establishment ASAP even though i came and left at 9 00 p.m. when they close at 1 a.m. good food though
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
World's Best Fries - Chili Cheese Fries
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Had the company party in the side room & the staff was absolutely phenomenal. There were a LOT of us, and they kept us taken care of incredibly well. The food is great & fast, the drinks are tasty, but it's the folks that work there that make my team want to come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
German Bratwurst Plate, Tator Tots

This is my go to place every time I crave for fries, and a go to place for most UW students to watch a match. Hands down the best fries I have ever had. Thin, crisp with just the right amount of salt. They also serve good cocktails. Currently their summer cocktails are on (I love the 5$ all day rose' though). Good deals during the happy hours (Weekdays 3-6 PM, Sunday all day). Other than that good food, particularly their bratwurst sandwiches.

Wonderful booths to fit your group in some semblance of privacy. Excellent food. They make their own sausages, import German beer, have these great mini fries and mix excellent drinks. Favorite spot in the U-district.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soft Pretzel Beer Cheese, German Bratwurst Plate, Sausage, Currywurst

Been coming here for years and it's always amazing. Best cheese fries I've ever had. *Edited September 24, 2021* We've waited over a year and a half for this place to open, and are so happy they did! The place looks amazing: they really put in the work while they were closed. The food and drinks are just as good as they were pre-pandemic, and I love their new order and pay by phone feature. We look forward coming back soon!

Walked past one Sunday and saw that they were polishing their wooden floors.(they were immaculate) I head back on a day when they were open and they were playing TV Girl, Alvvays, Tame Impala?! Food was great, beer was excellent and some great tunes were playing. Making my way back right now.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

I cannot say enough about this wonderful discovery! I had the spicy bacon cheesesteak and it exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the service was on point, tables were clean, and the atmosphere was great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Spicy Bacon Cheesesteak

Everything was ok except their qr ordering system. Basically, if you have something you’re thinking about and put it in your cart, anyone at the table can confirm it without your knowledge so you think you didn’t order it and end up ordering two. Nearly everyone in our party got two of everything and the bill was outrageous. Their staff was unable to help.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

I've been going here for years now, and it's always been amazing. I don't live in Seattle anymore, but whenever I visit, Schultz's is a MUST on my trip. The brats and sandwiches are amazing, the gumbo is one of my favorite meals ever, and I have never had such good chili cheese fries anywhere else ever. Schultz's is a must.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

Cool local pub with friendly staff and and even better food. A pretzel is just a pretzel right? Nope. The ones here are amazing. And the pub cheese is legit. Not gross out of a can garbage. It’s a nice compliment to the hot fresh pretzel. Also snacked on the red beans and rice. Obviously home made. Highly recommended!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

Easy to order and pay at table through phone. Service was very fast. Our food tasted great. I would definitely recommend the pulled pork or the hamburgers. The shoestring fries were very crispy and tasty. Great atmosphere. We were able to watch the Kraken play on the overhead TV screens.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes

Great food and great, fun atmosphere. It has been a while, but all my old favorites were there, plus more. A step up from mere bar food for sure. Service was good without being intrusive. Many things to drink and good drink specials too. Would recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We went for lunch on a Saturday. Wasn't too busy. Service was friendly and great. Food came out really quick and was good! We enjoyed our visit there and would recommend it and definitely go back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
The Shultzy, Sweet Potato Fries

Wanted beer in a boot, got beer in a boot. The sausages were also tasty with deliciously salty skinny fries. Would have liked more coleslaw on the side. Overall would go back for more beer in a boot.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
German Bratwurst Plate

was too excited by the menu to waste time taking a photo. dont let the shoestring fries fool you, they are as addicting as crack. the coleslaw is different but the best ive had in years. i came here on a whim and feel like i found my soulmate. hype to come back and keep trying their menu items. ~~ edited to add a photo of their aloha burger with sweet potato fries

Just tried their Vienna Beef lunch special. It's a good char dog, though the bun was a bit beat for my taste. As a native Chicagoan I wish they had more topping options than just mustard. But service was great and fast enough for a casual lunch.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place. The service was awesome! The food was amazing! The atmosphere was perfect! We are here from out of town and this was the first place that made us feel welcome. Thank you very much! We will return before our stay is up.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Really cool atmosphere, especially the outside seating on a nice day. I like that you can order online. We had to bus our own table which was fine but we also had to bus the table for the people there before us, the waiter only checked on our table once, and the drinks/ food were nothing to write home about. Definitely pros and cons to this place.

Great place, went there twice on a work trip and everything was splendid both times. The beer choices are fire. I had one of the sausage burgers and the chimmi Philly, they were quite delicious.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great beer, food, and atmosphere. Love all the wooden booth seating and big German glass mugs. (Website menu pricing is out of date...)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
German Bratwurst Plate, Sausage

Ordered an Italian sausage burger. I expected a link type sausage but got a patty instead. It was kind of bland. Had to ask for mustard. Fries were great.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
French Fries

Absolutely love Shultzy’s. A great place on the Ave to meet people. They have great Happy Hour deals and specials each day. The French fries and the chicken sandwich are a must have
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Tator Tots, Spicy Bacon Cheesesteak

It's a nice place with plenty of cozy dine-in seating. The atmosphere is pleasant. Definitely a place to go if you enjoy saltier foods. It happened to be a bit much for me, but everyone else at the table was happy! It's a unique experience with decent food that you aren't likely to be served elsewhere.

Amazing wing sauce and the wings are great there as well. The chili cheese fries are amazing well done. Selection of beer has a wide range of types, mainly German beer on tap. Good place to go to grab a drink and some good pub grub.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

Maybe since this place has my namesake I’m more impressed than I should be...but I don’t think so - this place had a great brat and a great selection of beer. Great booths to tuck in and watch some football/futbol. Close to campus to walk off some of the calories. Highly recommend.

The sausage was a wiener…yes I thought that was funny. Also they have Great Wall art in the bathroom
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
German Bratwurst Plate

We visited this bar with our friends and our experience was great. Food, service, and price were really good. Waiters were very helpful and friendly. Definitely it's not my first time hanging out there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

Was busy when we went but the drinks and food were all excellent. For as long as I can remember Shultzy's has had the skinny fries which a few friends don't like but most of us love them. Looking forward to my next visit.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely little German place with a nice spread of options of food and beverages. They have a great happy hour all day Sunday that I would totally recommend. Their beer cheese is especially yummy. Great place to go with friends! FYI: you will have to pay for parking

Really great place! The ambiance was spectacular and the food very tasty. Had very good service and lots of help from my waitress (I believe her name was Anna). Would totally recommend!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+

Really enjoyed the atmosphere here! I got to sit next to a cozy fireplace and got the college experience again. The beer is great. I had the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potatoe fries. It was really good. The server was nice and I got my drink and food quickly.

This place is literally the best bar in Seattle and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise behind the H Mart up the street. Yeah, up the street, I’d never dirty shultzys floor. Seriously though, it’s a pleasant family restaurant with a good vibe and German roots!

They have awesome chicken wings and put the sauce on the side when you order to go so your wings don't get soggy. Highly recommend.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wings & Pretzel

Went here a few weeks ago with my brothers and we all had a great time. Great place to go with family. The servers are excellent and I felt like I was just hanging out with friends.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

really good beer, most of the staff is really pressed though and oddly passive aggressive. bartender with the forearm tattoos is chill though. food is decent but in the pricier side
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10

First time there. Ordering was easy by server or phone. Lots of comfort food items. Sandwiches were good. I'd eat here again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

If you're in the u district or going to see a show at Neptune theaters definitely stop here. Great staff, food, & cocktails.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Rude waitress, silly prices. Bangers and mash= instant potatos, Great Value gravy, depressingly dusty peas, and two measly sausages for $15? Nah. Sad that I wasted a dinner date here. Best thing about the place was the chill music and oversized napkins.

Sunday early afternoon not too crowded, nice bar excellent food and service!! The house chili, and frito pie was awesome! I definitely want to go back to try more on the menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

Our server was super friendly! We hadn't been back since before the pandemic so this was lovely! Really loved the bloody mary and my Hefeweizen!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Features
Dine in: Yes

Wonderful little place. Stopped in for lunch after taking in the Cherry Blossom trees at the UW campus. We enjoyed a great Cloudburst IPA and a pulled pork sandwich and the mushroom Swiss cheese steak sandwich! Delicious! Service was wonderful ❣️

Great sausage place. Their hamburgers are also good. Friendly staffs and very accommodating. I really liked their kale and lettuce salad. Good selections of drinks. They can accommodate a large group if you make a reservation ahead of time.

One of the best bar and grills in the city. Food is abaolutley fantastic. The sausage is all homemade. The brat may just be the best brat I have ever had. Beer line up is world class. Warm, inviting and relaxing. Can't wait to go again

Love their aperitif list. Great pretzel and Belgian fry under the same roof. Want more ? Try their Philly cheese steak sandwich and okra soup. New restrooms are very pretty now.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great service, great beer, and amazing food all on the ave. You always feel welcome at Shultzy's.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

100% the best bar around. The entire staff is great. An amazing bar to have a great drink with an amazing atmosphere. Gotta open on Sundays! Specially on holiday Sundays lol.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Ordering by app, paying by app made the large group experience super smooth. Good on toasttab
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Good selection of draft beers incl. Oktoberfest
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Currywurst

Great locally owned and operated. Great beer selection. Full bar. Beer wings sausages fries pretzles. Great indoor and outdoor seating and great waitstaff. We go regularly and have never been disappointed.

Consistent good food every time I've come here for the past 20 years.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Always a great place to grab a drink with friends. Their beer cheese fries are sooo good!
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very friendly staff. Came here to watch march madness. Tried veggie sausage sandwich and it was pretty good. Bartender named Will was awesome. I sat at bar. He switched to games I wanted to watch.

Good food, good beer (and selection). What more can I say...
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I came in with my family and had a great time. The food was great and so was the service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Truly the best of the wurst! Been coming here since the beginning, I still miss the baked beans. Only reason not a 5 star is they serve 14oz pints. I'll be back when I get "roun to-it".

Awesome food and a very nice atmosphere. Staff were super nice and the service was very fast. Will be back next time I’m in town
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Authentic house made pretzels and an excellent choice of brews! Friendly staff aaaand great service
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

I had a great time here! Perfect environment for a game day. The staff was super friendly and will definitely be returning
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A nice bar with decent food and drinks. Very great deals if you come during happy hour. It's simple yet effective.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20

Staff was super friendly. They accommodated our big group and everything went smoothly. Gumbo was delicious.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great beers served by the liter, half liter, or pint. Fantastic pretzels! The beer cheese is excellent.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Service was great! Happy Hour menu’s price was reasonable. I was there for a work function.. they totally accommodated our party of 10 without a reservation.

Food was amazing. I got the pork sliders and loaded tater tots and have never been so happy. Definitely wouldn't mind going back and it's close to campus.

Celebrated My 67th B-Day here with My SON HUGH Enjoyed it. I ordered the Non Alcohol named The DD, & MY Son ordered his Alcohol drink!! October 28, 2019

Came from out of state and ate here twice in the mere week we were in Seattle. Really loved the food, drink, atmosphere, and, of course, the staff.

Quality drinks, food and customer service is above par. Def a regular spot in U district!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Friendly, quick and the food you expect. Got the drinks for free because we had to watch the pre-game cleaning.

Lively bar with a good German beer selection and pub food. Lots of TVs to watch sports.