Scuttlebutt Brewing Company: dependable pub fare and microbrews served right
If you’re staying at the Port of Everett Marina and looking to escape the ubiquitous Anthony’s empire, there’s another dining option worth checking out.
The Scuttlebutt Brewing Company, located in an old seafood processing plant a short walk from the marina, offers microbrews made on site and reasonably priced pub fare in a kid-friendly environment. The décor is an odd mix of sports and sailing motifs, but it was the beer, not the atmosphere, that drew us in.
Doing a brisk business on a recent Saturday afternoon
We tried a sampler of eight beers that ranged from a light, chocolately porter to a refreshing blonde to our favorite, a smooth, full-bodied red. Served in six-ounce glasses, the sampler ($8) is a perfect size for sharing.
The Scuttlebutt offers about 15 different handcrafted ales and clearly knows its beer—brews are served at about cellar temperature as microbrews are meant to be, instead of ice cold in frosted glasses, as at many other pubs. The brewery is closed to the public but will give tours on request.
The food menu has the usual selection of pub appetizers, from nachos to wings, calamari to hummus. There’s chowder, salads, fish and chips and a wide selection of burgers and sandwiches, from a barbecued pork sandwich to a steak and bacon po’ boy, from a grilled chicken sandwich to a cheeseburger.
My grilled cod sandwich ($8.99) had a generous portion of tender fish accompanied by tartar sauce, red onion, lettuce and tomato. Though good, it would have been improved if the standard fare sesame seed hamburger bun was replaced with a better quality bread. My husband’s cod and chips ($8.99) were tasty, with perfectly browned, crispy fries and a large serving of fried fish that wasn’t overly greasy.
Fried goodness at the Scuttlebutt Brewing Company
We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and the place was near full with families, young couples and others who didn’t appear to be from the marina. We took that as a positive sign, since the brewery’s out-of-the-way location means most non-marina customers have to drive to get there.
We gave the Scuttlebutt extra points for having cribbage boards on hand for customers and for its saucy sense of humor—servers were wearing t-shirts (available in the adjoining gift shop) reading “The liver is evil; it must be punished.”
Scuttlebutt Brewing Company
Address: 1524 West Marine View Dr., Everett, WA
Phone: 425.257.9316
Website: www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday.
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The waitstaff is very friendly-even to people eating by themselves.
I’ve always enjoyed my lunch at Scuttlebutt-even if my commitments wouldn’t allow me a brew every time. On those times I could try a pint I’d say the brewers know their stuff. Try the Porter.
I had my 35 foot Niagara at Everett for three years, and coming home always meant a stop at Scuttlebutt for fish & chips at some of the local brew. Every marina should have a brewery! I’ve moved down to Seattle now (closer to home and work = more sailing) and while Shilshole is fine…it doesn’t have a brewery. Boo!
Oh, here’s a hint for you folks still in Everett. You can row or motor your dink over to the dock and tie off at the ladder, climb up with your growler, and the folks and Scuttlebutt will fill it for you. Just don’t drink too much while you’re there. You still have to climb back down the ladder and get back to your boat. Wear a PFD.
I loved this place when I was stationed at the naval station there. The Scuttle Butt Amber was my favorite and their creamy root beer was great!