The Bad Seed
Restaurant and bar in the historic Hillyard Library building.
Street parking is available on Haven Street and in the Hillyard business district to the east of The Bad Seed.
06/05/2026
Our special this week is a Reverse Seared Ribeye served with roasted red potatoes, street corn, and a house salad for $30!
05/29/2026
Tonight, we are pleased to host Southern Lord recording artist, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter.  We will be open to the public from 4 PM to 8 PM and then we will gradually become a venue. The show is a ticketed event, but if you did not already buy a ticket online, we will have tickets available at the door. Music begins at 9 PM.
Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter "Dead End Pools" (Official Video) Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter "Dead End Pools" (Official Video)From the upcoming album, Forever, I've Been Being Born, out on Nov. 28th via Southern Lo...
05/22/2026
Live music at The Bad Seed next Friday! This is a ticketed event—tickets are available through the link.
Spokane, WA - May 29 Undertow Shows: Indie rock musicians playing intimate concerts hosted by their fans
05/05/2026
It’s not too late to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The Bad Seed! Our taco platters are four dollars off today, and our house margarita is two dollars off! You can always start with our new menu item, nachos!
05/01/2026
Our special this weekend is smoked, braised beef short ribs from Johnson Homestead in a red wine demi served with roasted red potatoes and a house salad!
04/25/2026
We’ve got a new favorite taco on the menu! House-cured smoked pork belly with sweet chili sauce, habanero pickled carrots, and chopped green onion, on a locally-made 6 inch corn tortilla. It’s been affectionately nicknamed the bahn mi taco.
04/23/2026
Tonight’s Special! A half pound of smoked prime rib, smashed gratin potatoes, and a house salad for $28!
04/23/2026
Alert! New menu item! The Bad Seed now offers nachos!
04/22/2026
Did you miss me? This Thursday, April 23rd, we’ll be offering an old favorite for one night only. You’ll get a half pound of house-smoked prime rib, smashed gratin potatoes, and a house salad – – for $28. Supplies are limited, so arrive early. We’re open from 4 PM to 10 PM.
03/04/2026
This room in the basement of The Bad Seed is where most of the paranormal activity experienced by the staff has taken place. We are in the process of fixing it up, just a little. We are also planning to live stream the basement at night from this room.
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2936 E Olympic Avenue
Spokane, WA
99217
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 12am |
| Saturday | 4pm - 12am |