Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop – American
This sun-drenched gathering spot hums with the warmth of a neighborhood kitchen, where the aroma of griddled buttermilk flapjacks and savory scrapple invites a slow, indulgent start to the day. The kitchen celebrates heritage flavors through hearty plates of beef and beet hash and earthy buckwheat cakes glistening with honey, all served alongside buttery sourdough biscuits that taste of home. It is a soulful retreat where traditional morning comforts are elevated into a vibrant culinary experience, perfect for lingering over a second cup of coffee in a space that feels both nostalgic and refined.
5303 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle WA 98118 https://hillcitytapandbottle.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Friday
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptional food quality and commitment to freshness, guests consistently praise the professional service and welcoming neighborhood feel. Reviewers highlight the high standard of every dish served, noting that the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere make it a standout destination for a reliable and excellent meal.
Menu
Breakfast
Served daily from 7 – 11 am.
- Buttermilk Flapjacks - $8: Two flapjacks served with molasses and our signature sassafras-infused whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hotcakes & Sausage - $9: Cornmeal and molasses hotcakes served with sweet fennel pork sausage. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buckwheat Cakes with Honey - $8: Two thick buckwheat cakes served with honey and our signature sassafras-infused whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steel Cut Oatmeal - $8: Served with molasses, bananas, and fresh berries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sourdough Biscuits - $8: Four small biscuits served with boysenberry and blackberry compote and rosemary lard or apple maple butter. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baked Eggs & Bacon - $11: Cage-free eggs, house-smoked bacon, and spinach baked in an iron skillet and topped with aged cheddar. Served with two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oyster Omelet - $6: Three fresh shucked Corpus Christi oysters, horseradish cheese, and onions. Served with two sourdough biscuits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beef & Beet Hash - $11: Corned beef, red and orange beets, wild onions, and potatoes. Served with two cage-free eggs and two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits & Strawberries - $9: Corn grits and local beans known as Arizona Strawberries. Served with onion, garlic, poblano, and ham gravy. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrapple Scramble - $9: Cornmeal-based pork scrapple cut into chunks and scrambled with cage-free eggs. Served with a fresh tomato and two sourdough biscuits. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lobster Croquettes - $6: Two lobster and potato croquettes served with sour cream, parsnips, and radish. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Eggs - $9: Three strips of thick-cut, house-smoked bacon and two cage-free eggs. Served with two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Lunch
Served daily from 12 – 4 pm.
- Clam Chowder - $6: Texas quahog clams in a clear broth with parsnips, salsify, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Served in a sourdough bread bowl. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $6: Corpus Christi lobster, onions, carrots, and celery in a saffron and cream bisque. Served in a sourdough bread bowl. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Fired Oysters - $6: Half dozen oysters roasted over an open wood fire. Served with cumin-chipotle sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Pig's Feet - $7: Four trotters pickled in lemon juice, vinegar, salt, hot pepper, onions, and cucumbers. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Sandwich - $10: Clove-rubbed corned beef and coleslaw between two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Turkey Club - $11: Thick cuts of roasted wild turkey, wild onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and black bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Sandwich - $13: Slow-smoked beef brisket cut into thin slices, pickled okra, wild onions, tomatoes, and black bread. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bison Burger - $11: Potato bun, lettuce, tomato, wild onions, and pepper jack cheese. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venison Burger - $13: Potato bun, lettuce, tomato, wild onions, red wine marinade, and swiss cheese. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout - $11: Whole lake trout smoked with oyster sauce. Served with grilled leeks and salsify over a bed of creamed turnips. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Mackerel - $12: Lemon and paprika-rubbed mackerel filet over a bed of succotash and mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $11: Free-range chicken, carrots, celery, peas, and potatoes baked with rosemary and thyme. Bay leaf infused crust. Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner
Served daily from 6 till close.
- Pork Ribs - $9: Six BBQ ribs smothered in Hunter’s secret marinade. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke & Spinach Dip - $8: Sour cream based. Served with eight pieces of toasted sourdough bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mutton Stew - $13: Tenderized mutton, carrots, celery, tomatoes, onion, rosemary, and black pepper. Served with two sourdough biscuits. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Shoulder - $15: Pan-seared wild boar, cracked peppercorns, and red wine glaze. Served with hot corn cakes and a side salad. Available at: dinner
- Whole Quails - $14: Two whole roasted quails stuffed with oregano and garlic. Served with roasted beets, leeks, and potatoes. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner
- Bison Prime Rib - $15: 10 oz. prime rib with red wine reduction. Served with asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, and roasted potatoes. Available at: dinner
- Roasted Rabbit - $14: Honey and nutmeg rubbed half rabbit. Served with broccoli, salsify, and creamed corn. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venison Loin - $16: 8 oz. tenderloin marinated in whiskey and horseradish sauce. Served with grilled mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Black Butter Salmon - $16: 8 oz. filet rubbed with lemon and cracked pepper and pan fried in black butter. Served with cornmeal-battered eggplant and okra. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lake Trout - $15: Whole lake trout grilled with capers and artichoke. Served with a cold salad of cucumber, tomatoes, and lima beans. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster - $6: 2 lb. Corpus Christi lobster boiled in seawater and sage. Served with clarified butter, spinach, and a baked potato. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Served all day.
- Cactus Wine - $10: 100% blue agave tequila stirred with sun-brewed peyote tea and honey liqueur. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mule Skinner - $9: Kentucky bourbon stirred with housemade blackberry liqueur. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Classic Sazerac - $11: Bitters muddled with a sugar cube and mixed with rye whiskey. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Champagne Flip - $13: Champagne poured over a shaken mixture of brandy, orange liqueur, cream, sugar, and egg yolk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sherry Sangaree - $10: Sherry shaken with honey liqueur. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Snake Oil - $11: Gin and absinthe muddled with mint and sugar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Merlot - $12: Viñedo Mirlo. Apalta, Chile 2012. Blackberry and plum notes.
- Pinot Noir - $13: Red Rabbit. Wairarapa, New Zealand 2013. Strawberry and cherry notes.
- Chianti - $12: Fiasco di Paradiso. Siena, Italy 2011. Tart cherry and violet notes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pinot Grigio - $13: Nebula. Willamette Valley, Oregon 2012. Pear and pepper notes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Sauvignon Blanc - $12: Château Faurier. La Vallée Loire, France 2011. Nettle and elderflower notes.
- Chardonnay - $13: Gemsbok. Stellenbosch, South Africa 2013. Citrus and lilac notes.
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