2016 Best Sports Bar: Uncle Sam's Saloon

Looking for the best sports bar in the Tri-Cities? Uncle Sam’s Saloon is the place to be. Best known for having 54 televisions, good food and 60 beers on tap, it should be no surprise it’s the top sports bar in town.

Dan and Shirley Gray opened Uncle Sam’s Saloon in 2004. Under previous owners, the bar used to be called Silent Sam’s, then Sam’s Saloon.

Although not always easy to find (it’s tucked back off Gage Boulevard in Kennewick), the crowds are always there. The atmosphere has a true sports vibe, and the patrons come from all walks of life. You will often find the parking lot full in the evenings as people come to cheer on their teams.

Everywhere you look there is a flat screen TV, and Gray tries to accommodate his customers if there is a particular game they want to watch. “I do have a hard time finding rugby,” he admitted. 

They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The chicken fried steak, which takes up a whole plate, is a popular choice for breakfast, while the ribeye steak steals the show at dinner.

Gray said he loves the support of the community, and they sponsor Uncle Sam’s Saloon Relapse Softball.

To view their hours, check out the tap list or see if they might have your team’s game on, visit them online.

1. Uncle Sam’s Saloon

8378 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, 509-783-8942

unclesamssaloon.com

2. Sports Page Bar & Grill

6 S. Cascade St., Kennewick, 509-585-0590

facebook.com/Sportspagebar

3. Buffalo Wild Wings

8551 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, 509-735-6892

buffalowildwings.com

This story was originally published May 12, 2016 at 6:07 PM.