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The serious dearth of dining options around Sand Point improved over the weekend with the arrival of Magnuson Cafe and Brewery, a family- and dog-friendly new brewpub from South Lake Union’s Dexter Brewhouse and Mollusk Brewing. The business resides in a former munitions building with the addition of a huge patio facing Lake Washington and the boatyard for Sail Sand Point.
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The historic brick building (7801 62nd Ave NE) was once part of Sand Point Naval Air Station. The cafe has retained that character, incorporating into the decor items like a crane system for hoisting torpedoes. Inside tables offer views of the brewery equipment and open kitchen. The two-tiered deck seats 100, and the entire patio is dog friendly.
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There are 16 taps, most of which flow with Mollusk Brewing’s beers, plus a guest beer tap or two and a guest cider. Appealing to the park-going crowd, there’s also coffee, espresso, and milkshakes, plus Northwest wine to round things out. Patrons can also buy bottles of Mollusk beer or fill a growler to go.
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At Magnuson, assistant brewer Carey Dixon will mostly produce larger-production, consistently available beers that aren’t quite as adventurous as the free-wheeling creations that head brewer Cody Morris will brew out of the Dexter location.
The food here is similar to that of Dexter Brewhouse’s pub grub: fried cheese curds, nachos, chicken wings, burgers, and fish and chips make appearances. A few new items are unique to this location, like a kale and strawberry salad, a veggie burger, avocado toast, summer mushroom pasta, lamb bolognese, and crispy pork carnitas.
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The brewpub’s hours are Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.; and Sunday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.