Von's RoastHouse Blog

Take a gander at roasting and smoking whole roaster chickens at Sharp’s.

Pine Street patio, Radiant Roaster, Wheel-of-Drink Specials, classic Martinis and more!

A creamy bowl of Sharp's clam chowder.

There’s clam chowder, and then there’s clam chowder.

I had a bowl of Sharp’s clam chowder, and it is wicked awesome tasty.

It’s totally packed with clams, not a bunch of filler like so many other places serve.

Glad to top the bowl with classic Westminster Oyster Crackers — they are the most.

– Joe Pastrell

Ribs and chickens slowly smoking in Sharp's roaster.

I stopped in to Sharp’s recently for lunch before flying out from Sea-Tac.

I had a great Signature Salad to keep things on the lighter side for travel, but I could not keep my eyes off those pork ribs smoking away ahead of the dinner hour (along with some rotating whole chickens above them).

The rising smoke and those slowly-cooking slabs of meaty goodness called to me.

I’ll be back to Sharp’s when I fly back to Seattle. I intend to dig in to some tasty ribs!

– Drew Fowler

We’re natural-born romantics here at Von’s, so it was great to play a little part in something lovely recently.

A couple visiting Seattle from Colorado got engaged right here in Von’s.

It was so sweet — the then-boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed just like it’s supposed to be done.

We announced the successful event on the loudspeaker and everyone clapped and cheered for the couple.

The new groom-to-be told us he had been planning to pop the question the entire trip and he chose Von’s because it’s a Seattle classic.

We like his style!

We get a lot of bachelorette and bachelor parties in here — which are always fun — but this was truly a special treat for us.

– Von’s RoastHouse

House-made Blazer pepper sauce.

Holy smokes …

It always hits me when I add some of Von’s house-made Blazer pepper sauce to my dinners — this potion means business.

That’s what happens  when those devilish habaneros get involved.

It reminds me of that old Eddie Murphy comedy line: “Now that’s a fire!”

But don’t get me wrong, it’s not too hot, but it’s a delicious addition with a definite kick.

– Hunter Harkins

Von's patio is located directly on Pine Street and is a favorite Seattle place for drinks and dining.

We were at Von’s a few nights ago when it was drizzly but still warm and the outside eating area was full! It was fun to see that a little rain doesn’t keep people away from outside dining at a fun restaurant.

We come here often because we like the atmosphere as well as the food. If you like to people watch, this it the place.

My biggest complaint used to be too much food but now they have what they call small plates, so we are both happy. I love the sliders (2 choices) and the petite sirloin. My husband always goes for the ribs.

– Maureen Young

A classic Martini.

I’m all for edible adventures and beverage explorations, but sometimes the original is the best.

This is definitely the case with Von’s classic martini.

I like mine with gin, mixed a little wet (that vermouth tinge just appeals to my palate, no matter what James Bond says).

And you just can’t beat the price. The little individual metal shakers the bartenders use to shake the cocktails is a classy touch.

And as they say … olives are a meal.

– Jack Lincoln

Fruit wood smoking chips.

I think it’s great that you give people the little paper bags of fruit wood chips to take home with the recipe for two day herb chicken.

When I get back from my Seattle vacation, I’ll be sure to test this out.

But am sure what I cook won’t be quite as smokey delicious as the chicken that I had there on Pine Street!

Thanks again.

– Judy Pascone

The Roaster Trio.

I admit it!

I was trumped by the Roaster Trio.

Now I thought I could pack it away, but this mondo plate of smoked turkey, roasted pork and and the funnily-named “Flav’r Gusto Chicken” was a mountain of food. And that’s not even counting the mashed potatoes, broccoli and slaw on the side.

But I enjoyed every single big bite of it. It’s all so good.

I’ll have to try my very own Man vs. Roaster Trio showdown again.

– Greg Klein