Post #211148 by woofmutt on Sat, Jan 28, 2006 4:42 PM

Since my above posts (years ago) I've actually made it to West 5 several times. It's one of my favorite modern Seattle bars. The restaurant itself is really neat, a long narrow space with a slight bowling alley theme to it. The lights are kept low and jazz has been the music when I've been there.

As mentioned above they have several tropical drinks on the menu...

"Imagine a strange tropical port of call: the screeching of indescribably exotic birds, the lush jungle greenery, a towering stone idol slightly aslant and, most importantly, the pleasing warmth of a steaming dusk lit by flickering torch. Now imagine it in a glass and you've got our enchanting island concoctions!"

Friends and I have tried all the tropicals and they've all been well prepared, as have their other cocktails...Definitely some of the best cocktails in Seattle.

Their Mai Tai is orange but very good and balanced in the flavors and it's served in the two faced glass Tiki mug...

"Our very secret, guarded-by-deadly-python recipe blends two rums and fresh island juices to conjure a balmy island paradise at the back of your eyelids..."

Happy Hour, 4-6 PM 7 days a week, usually features a special drink or two for 4 bucks. The food has all been good to excellent. It's worth the trip across the bridge to West Seattle (rhymes with "best Seattle"). If yer visiting the Jet City West Seattle is worth a look around and the West 5 makes a great stop for refuelin'.