The Ref - Spokane

Pizza, Beer, Delivery Services

The Ref

★ 3.3 / 5 (1934 reviews)

The Ref Sports Bar And Grill is a lively American restaurant dedicated to sports enthusiasts. The menu and decor are filled with memorabilia from major sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Guests can enjoy watching games on high definition televisions throughout the restaurant. The menu offers classic bar and tailgate food with a twist, including popular dishes like slam dunkers and a variety of wing sauces to choose from.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Douglas

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★ 3.3 / 5 from 1934 reviews

The Ref Sports Bar offers a casual atmosphere perfect for enjoying drinks and watching games. While some reviewers have criticized the food quality, many have praised the variety of games and overall experience. However, there have been complaints about poor customer service, with some customers reporting unprofessional behavior from staff members. Despite mixed reviews, others have had positive experiences, with one reviewer even recommending the bar for events. Overall, while some improvements may be needed in terms of service, The Ref Sports Bar offers a lively environment with plenty of entertainment options.

Elbert

13.09.2019

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wing Wednesday is awesome. Cold beer and great service. Fun place for football games.

Joel

05.12.2017

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was the first time my spouse and I came to this place, not sure we will ever come backI ordered nachos and spouse ordered wings.

Verda

16.02.2021

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I give these guys a lot of credit for being open on a federal holiday, the Monday after a Christmas Sunday.

Douglas

09.05.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

So dang busy and the servers STILL were right on top of everything. The food was above average for a bar: bonus! And there are so many games: arcade games, darts, pool and lots more. All in all a terrific bar and grille.

Kelly

09.05.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Horrible experience! Our food was cold (a calzone) and when they sent the new food out, it was hot but tasted like it was cooked in an oven that hadn’t been cleaned in years. When I went to the bathroom I was appalled at how disgusting it was (see photo). How can you have a restaurant where you don’t even clean the toilets? It’s really a shame. This place has the potential to be a great sports bar, but instead it has a bad kitchen staff and obviously the management doesn’t care at all. They also have a horrible drink selection for being a sports bar. No ciders (besides angry orchard) and only two IPAs. We will not be returning. The only good thing about our experience was a kind and attentive bartender. My advice to him is to do yourself a favor and get a job at a business that cares.

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