While some days you might crave filet mignon, grilled salmon or a creative pasta dish, other days you might be in the mood for a big greasy burger, a side of fries, and some deep friend pickles. Grays Harbor locals operate establishments throughout the county where you can find all of these meals and more, including some of the very best bar food on the Coast of Washington. Plan a road trip and come hungry as these bars won’t disappoint!
Boone Street Bar & Grill
406 S Boone St, Aberdeen, WA
There aren’t many bars where you have the opportunity to indulge in a delicious cut of prime rib, but Aberdeen is home to one! Boone Street Bar & Grill recently completed a large renovation to their classic diner space in South Aberdeen and welcomes guests in to enjoy drinks, delicious food, and good company. They also have regularly rotating specials such as quesadillas for Cinco de Mayo, tri-tip hot beef sandwiches with mashed potatoes and gravy, and homemade meatloaf as well as their regular burgers, biscuits and gravy, and other offerings.
Welcome Inn Bar & Grill
520 23rd St, Hoquiam, WA
Don’t let the small red building fool you as this bar serves up some of the heartiest meals and coldest drinks in town. Another bar in Grays Harbor known for their excellent prime rib is the Welcome Inn in Hoquiam. The dish is so good and popular, it’s only available on Wednesdays, so make sure you plan accordingly to be able to enjoy this delicacy. If you’re not up for a large cut of prime rib and a baked potato, try out their other specialty items including a massive seafood platter perfect for sharing, juicy chicken tenders, BLTs (heavy on the bacon!), nachos, burgers and plenty more.
Shujack’s Bar & Grill
326 W Main St, Elma, WA
If you’re looking for some of the best deep fried foods around, Shujack’s is your place! Their deep fried pickles, mushrooms, mini tacos, taquitos and other delights are some of their best selling items. If deep fried isn’t on your mind, Shujack’s offers many other delicious dishes and rotating specials including chicken wings, chicken cordon bleu burgers, shrimp penne pasta, salads, chicken and grits, and even country fired steak and potatoes. This local bar in Elma is a must when in Grays Harbor, and is especially exciting to pull up a bar stool at and watch a Seahawks game or play a game of pool.
Charlie’s Sports Bar
315 S Main St, Montesano, WA
Locals can agree that Charlie’s Sports Bar is the place to be on a Friday night, and their bar food is some of the best in East Grays Harbor. Stop in and try some local brewery’s beverages during Tap Takeover events and pair it with a mouthwatering burger, tater tots, fries, wings, or jalapeño poppers. Live music fills the bar on select nights while pool and darts are always part of the fun at this historic bar in Montesano.
Artic Pub
905 US-101/893 US HWY 101, Cosmopolis, WA
Dine indoors or on the covered patio when visiting Arctic Pub just off of Highway 101. Come hungry as special BBQ items are often available including their mouthwatering smoked beef brisket dip, pulled pork tacos, and smoked ribs. This 21+ pub also serves a variety of wines, blood orange mimosas, and mixed drinks.
Messy Jessy’s Bar & Grill
212 S I St, Aberdeen, WA
Enjoy a memorable night out at Messy Jessy’s Bar & Grill in downtown Aberdeen! Local artists perform many days of the week bringing the music community together in one place for patrons of all ages to enjoy. Additionally, Messy Jessy’s historic building on Heron Street plays host to hilarious stand up comedians, trivia and bingo nights as well as many other unique events including paint and sips and karaoke. Not only does their entertainment fill the calendar, but the kitchen serves up some of the most juicy burgers, creative sandwiches, pizzas and crispy onions rings. Keep a close eye on their Facebook page for drink specials, entertainment line-ups, and meal specials!
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