SPOTLIGHT “We met with countless brew masters and equipment specialists before establishing what we needed our tap system to accomplish. In the end, Perlick from Milwaukee put together our amazing 51-tap system. This is the tap house the brewers drink beer in,” adds Ken. “At the North Division Onion, we even have a glycol Frost Rail designed by Steve Emtman’s construction team, Defender Development. The Frost Rail is built right into the concrete bar, keeping guests’ beverages the perfect temperature.”
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It may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance to make a selection from the 51 taps, the premium liquor bar with a large assortment of local small-batch bourbons, and the huge range of craft non-alcoholic beverages, but it gives their guests the opportunity to stop in and try something new every day of the year! They also have a soda fountain featuring some of the best premium hand-dipped hard icecream milkshakes, floats and malts made the
Families are welcome throughout both locations, with banquet space and private dining areas available for a wide range of events. Both The Onion food and Taphouse menus are available to all guests.
With all of the excitement surrounding the tap house, The Onion chefs also have their work cut out for them as they constantly seek fresh, natural, local and sustainable products from the Inland Northwest. Goal one has always been to exceed every guest’s expectations with thoughtful, kind service, excellent food made fresh and all served up in a fun, clean and exciting facility.
With so many restaurants to choose from, The Onion Taphouse and Grills are truly local treasures celebrating their 38th year in Spokane.
The Onion Taphouse and Grill Downtown 302 W. Riverside Ave. 509.747.3852 North Side 7522 N. Division St. 509.483.3300 TheOnion.biz/ Area51Taphouse
A Taste of Our Menu CRISPY BUTTERMILK CHICKEN AND WAFFLE SANDWICH Fresh-malted Belgian waffle stuffed with crispy beer-battered chicken, smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese and maple butter, served with choice of fresh fruit or fries and fresh raspberry sauce BIG DADDY LOBSTER SANDWICH Lobster and rock crab cake fried crispy with red pepper, shredded cabbage and garlic habanero pineapple aioli CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN BURGER Spicy black bean roasted corn patty, fresh greens, tomato and habanero pineapple aioli SPICY CHICKEN OAHU BURGER Grilled chicken breast, spicy habanero pineapple aioli, jalapeñocilantro-pineapple chutney, Mae Ploy chili pepper and mozzarella cheese on a handmade brioche bun SEAFOOD ARUGULA SALAD Lobster and rock crab salad with grilled avocado, baby arugula, spinach, tomato, onion, Asiago cheese and lemon horseradish vinaigrette
KUMO’S BBQ SMOKED PORK Lean local beef, BBQ-basted pulled pork, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar, crispy onion straws and chili pepper aioli BACON STUFFED POTATO TOTS Benny Boy’s house-made large crispy potato tots stuffed with smoked bacon, tossed in sea salt and served with warm Cougar Gold shallot cheese sauce MAHI MAHI FISH TACOS Grilled mahi mahi, habanero pineapple aioli and cabbage slaw in grilled flour tortillas TAPHOUSE GARLIC STEAK USDA center-cut Eastern Washington top sirloin steak stuffed with roasted garlic, and then bacon wrapped and topped with whole shallot butter BEER BATTERED PRAWNS AND CHIPS Jumbo prawns hand dipped in ale batter and fried crispy, served with house-made sauces CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL TOUR! northwestsizzle.com
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