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Big Time - Reviews

4133 University Wy NE, 98105 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
419

Reviews

80.9%

Satisfaction

50

negative

30

neutral

339

positive

What people say about Big Time

Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Eva J.
Review date: 12/16/2025
9
Great Late-Night Spot with Vegan Options
We visited Big Time Brewery around 10 pm when other places were closed. Initially, we considered Cafe on The Ave but found it shut. After a brief deliberation, we decided to give Big Time Brewery a try. We learned we needed to order at the bar, where a very pleasant gal greeted us with a great smile and warm welcoming vibe. She was patient as we reviewed their extensive menu. I was pleased to find they had great vegan options available for my companion, who is a strict vegan. We chose the vegan pizza, which she brought to our table, along with cutlery and napkins – a nice touch that I appreciated. The atmosphere was super chill, not too busy, which allowed us to focus on our discussion about our weekly Metal Mondayze. The friendly service and lack of distractions helped us maximize our time. I highly recommend Big Time Brewery, especially noting that people even play chess there, which is an added bonus. It's an absolute gem!
  • pleasant gal10
  • great smile10
  • warm welcoming vibe10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
David D.
Review date: 12/02/2025
9
Great Food, Good Vibes
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. I was impressed with the good selection on tap. The place itself is nice, and the events it hosts add to the overall appeal. Most surprisingly, the food is better than it really has any right to be.
  • selection on tap8
  • place itself8
  • events it hosts8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
James
Review date: 11/29/2025
3
Disappointing Nachos, Decent Brewery
My experience at this brewery involved ordering the pork verde nachos along with a couple of beers. The nachos arrived on a massive plate, and I found the portion size to be a bit excessive. The toppings were dominated by a ton of cheese, which was probably the only decent component. It was melted well onto the chips, offering a satisfying cheese pull with each bite. However, the rest of the dish was not great. I did not enjoy the pork, as it felt quite dry and lacked flavor due to the absence of juiciness. The chips themselves were acceptable, a little stale but decently crunchy. The salsa verde was truly terrible, tasting like green-tinted water; it was possibly the worst salsa I've ever had. While I generally like this brewery, ordering the nachos led to regret halfway through the meal. The overall food score was a 2/10.
  • massive plate5
  • portion size5
  • ton of cheese7
  • pork verde nachos2
  • pork3
  • salsa verde1
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Monica C.
Review date: 11/26/2025
9
Amazing Linguine Shrimp, Will Return!
I went with friends last night and ordered the linguine shrimp, which was amazing. I will definitely go back for the pasta.
  • linguine shrimp10
  • pasta9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Moniva P.
Review date: 11/20/2025
10
Consistently Great Experience Over Years
I’ve been going here since I was 19, and every week it’s been getting better. The Service, Atmosphere, and Food have all been consistently excellent, each receiving a perfect 5/5 rating. It's clear that this restaurant continues to improve, making each visit a delightful experience.
  • Service10
  • Atmosphere10
  • Food10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Charlotte B.
Review date: 11/20/2025
9
Best Fries and Trivia Nights!
My experience at Big Time was fantastic! I had the best fries in the Seattle area and I always look forward to Wednesday Night Trivia every week. The staff were wonderful and super friendly. Something hilarious always happens, making for a great atmosphere. I highly recommend coming to Big Time for an old-school Seattle experience!
  • fries10
  • Wednesday Night Trivia9
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Sam P.
Review date: 11/20/2025
10
Consistent Wednesday Trivia Spot
I've been going to Big Time every Wednesday for two and a half years straight to play trivia. It's a 5/5 experience, and I would definitely do it again.
  • trivia10
  • noise level7
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Elise H.
Review date: 11/20/2025
9
Great Trivia, Food, and Service!
My experience at Big Time Brewery was fantastic! I absolutely love their Wednesday trivia nights. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, and they genuinely seem to enjoy their work. I'm a huge fan of the sour smash, though I'm sad it's seasonal. The nachos and burgers are also very good.
  • trivia10
  • staff10
  • sour smash10
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Yelena H.
Review date: 11/20/2025
9
Great place for weekly trivia!
I’ve been coming to Big Time every week with my coworkers for the past year to play Trivia. It's a great place to socialize and learn fun facts!
  • place to socialize9
  • fun facts8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Talia I.
Review date: 11/20/2025
9
Fun Brewery with Great Food & Atmosphere!
My experience at this brewery was super fun! The food was good, and the atmosphere was great. The owner is the best and hosts awesome weekly trivia. I highly recommend the Pizza.
  • food9
  • atmosphere9
  • owner10

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