The Cooler Restaurant & Bar

The cooler used to be so gross, but they have really turned themselves around over the years!  Now it is a much nicer sports bar - not upscale, not a total dive, just right.  Tons of TVs, tons of space.  The food is surprisingly delicious - I recommend the sliders with bacon, bleu cheese, and sauteed onions.  YUM!  After I ordered the bartender decided it's what he was having for dinner too :) This is one of my parents favorite spots now, so when I go home to visit we tend to end up here for basketball games and such.  The staff is friendly and helpful, and it's always a good time.

Worst bartender I've ever seen. Cussed at customers, slow, made horrible drinks. He should be fired and not allowed to work in a job involving people ever again.

Not a bad sports bar, though a little small inside.  Right off of MLK Blvd. near the stadium.  But the building on the inside is interesting.  Reminded me of being in a barn.  Lots of tables, lots of TV's, lots of patrons on this first day of the college football season.  And yes, everyone in there except me was a Duck fan.  No problem, everyone was very nice.  I sauntered up to the bar for lunch and Joey was my bartender.
As I waited for my fish and chips, there seemed to be 20 people working and running back and forth, but it was organized chaos.

I began with a cup of clam chowder and, for a sports bar, not bad at all.  Dipped my garlic bread in it and had myself a nice little appetizer.  My F&C arrived and the fish was quite tasty.  However, the chips were a little soggy and not hot.  Oh well.  

But, service was great, the place was hopping and I had me a decent meal before watching my team get their you-know-what's beat.