Cougar Bar & Grill

4.4 ( 575 reviews )
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$10–20
16849 Lewis River Rd, Cougar, WA 98616, United States
+1 360-238-5252
Nestled in the tranquil wilderness of Cougar, WA, the Cougar Bar & Grill stands out as a warm haven for both locals and travelers. Its diverse menu, featuring comforting staples like the Smoked Brisket and delicious homemade soups, has garnered rave reviews from patrons eager for hearty meals after a day of adventure. Janet Meyers marveled at her dinner special, from the brisket to the smoked peach cobbler, highlighting not just the flavors but also the attentive service, which seems to shine, even on staff's early days. The bar offers a robust selection of IPAs, including the popular Space Dust and Deadlift IPAs, perfect for unwinding after a hike. Lucas Kerper noted the rustic charm and great food, making it a worthwhile detour amidst the influx of visitors from nearby attractions like the Ape Caves. Reviewers appreciate the cozy ambiance and friendly service, with many like Jason K finding it a hidden gem deep in nature. Paul Boucher and Stephanie Adkins reinforced the value for money, enjoying not only the burgers but also the pleasant dining experience in this little corner of the wilderness. For anyone seeking a combination of great food and genuine hospitality, Cougar Bar & Grill promises to be a memorable stop.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Cougar Bar & Grill

Janet Meyers
Jun 3,2025
Came to enjoy the dinner special. Smoked brisket, smoked bacon Mac and cheese and smoked peach cobbler for dessert. Food was fantastic and surpassed expectation! Waitstaff and bar staff were fantastic! It was only the waitresses second day and the bar staff sarah was amazing assisting her, running food and managing the bar. Experience was top notch. Can’t wait to see what the next amazing special is! Worth the drive and we got to visit friends in the area while we were at it.
Lucas Kerper
May 22,2025
Great time. Great food and friendly service. I believe they have a sign that says something like "warning: terrible service, but good food" or something like that. I think given the logistics of being so far away from town and also the influx of turism from the Ape Caves, the place can probably get busy and overwhelmed at times. Just have some patience and understanding. We honestly had great service and the food was great. Good times.
Jason K
Apr 3,2025
Actually surprised by how nice the folks here were and how good the food was. You're basically in the middle of the wilderness and we were so happy we stopped in. My family lives in the Northwoods area and this is the perfect place to get out and have some good food in a cozy environment. We will be back again soon.
Paul Boucher
Mar 28,2025
It's a little place with warm service and excellent burgers. It was a pleasant discovery for all four of us and, keeping in mind the price value ratio, we'd go there again for sure, either for couple beers or for the burgers :)
Stephanie Adkins
Mar 26,2025
We stopped in after our hike to grab a bite to eat. The waitress was super friendly & attentive. The restaurant was clean & cozy feeling. The food was hot & delicious. We really enjoyed everything we had, especially the homemade soup :)
sarcastic me
Mar 16,2025
Spent a night here and loved the place. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The food...while spendy...is HUGELY portioned, so you definitely get what you pay for. And it was all delicious. The campfire fries were amazing
C B
Feb 26,2025
Great place great food and awesome service stopped in with kids after a long day hiking and was really hungry when we were drawn in by the sign outside any place that doesn’t support Biden gets a chance with me! But on food it’s good quality and taste. Kids cheese burger was decent size and fresh fries.
Cav
Feb 15,2025
Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in southwest Washington. Definitely in my top three. They have the best fish and chips I have ever had. Their burgers are very good and their fries are more like a mix of jo-jo’s and fries and they’re delicious. Every time I’ve come here it’s been an incredible experience. The food is so good, Service is awesome, the owner is super cool, and the prices are fair for an out of town restaurant. I will continue to frequent this place when I’m in the area.

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