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No. There's no standing weekly trivia night at this bar and grill in Ephrata right now. If you're searching for trivia specifically, this isn't the spot for it yet. Here's what is going on, and why it might still cover what you're actually looking for. What's Actually Happening Instead The draw here isn't a scheduled game show format. It's simpler than that. Every game gets shown on the screens, there's a happy hour Monday through Friday, and the kitchen runs breakfast, lunch

12 Hawks has 14 TVs spread across the main bar, the dining room and the patio. That's enough screens that almost no seat in the house misses the game, and enough spread that a family dinner and a playoff watch party can happen at the same time without anyone fighting over the remote. Where the screens actually are Here's the breakdown, roughly: 6 TVs behind and around the main bar, arranged so you can watch from almost any barstool without craning your neck. 5 TVs in the dini

Best bet for a date night plate: split the smoked brisket sliders to start, then order two entrees you can trade bites of, like the bacon-wrapped meatloaf and the blackened salmon. Add one dessert to share. That combination runs about $45 to $55 for two people before drinks, and it covers savory, smoky, and something lighter. Here's the reasoning behind that pick, plus a few other combinations that work depending on your budget and how hungry you are. Time it around happy hou

Short answer: park on Division Ave W directly in front of 12 Hawks, or use the small lot on the north side of the building. Both are free. On busy nights, plan for a two to three minute walk from overflow spots nearby. Street parking on Division Ave W Division Ave W has diagonal parking right along the block where 12 Hawks sits at 140 Division Ave W. There are roughly 15 to 18 spots on that stretch, no meters, no time limit signs posted. First come, first served. Weeknights b

The Super Bowl kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Pacific this year, and Ephrata has a straightforward answer for where to watch it: a local bar and grill with multiple screens, a full menu, and room for families and groups. You don't need to drive to Moses Lake or Wenatchee. Grant County has its own spot for the game. Here's what to know before you plan your Sunday. Where to Watch in Ephrata Look for a place with screens in more than one room, so kids' tables and adult tables aren't fig

What to order before kickoff For a table of four to six watching the game, order two or three shareable starters instead of individual apps. It costs less, comes out faster, and keeps hands free for the plays that matter. Here's what works best for groups. Wings, bone-in or boneless. A full order typically covers 3 to 4 people. Get one flavor mild and one hot if the table disagrees on heat. These take about 12 to 15 minutes, so put them in as soon as you sit down. Loaded nach

Short answer: a bar and grill menu built around burgers, wings and steak isn't a dedicated gluten-free or vegetarian kitchen, but there are real options if you know what to ask for. This guide covers what usually works, what to watch out for, and how to order without slowing down your table. What "gluten-free friendly" actually means here A gluten-free friendly menu is not the same as a certified gluten-free kitchen. Fryers are shared. Grills cook buns next to bunless patties

Wednesday at the bar means wing specials, a burger deal, and happy hour pricing that runs 2 to 4pm. If you're deciding where to eat midweek in Ephrata, here's exactly what's on offer and what it costs. The Wednesday Lineup Wednesday is the first day back after the Tuesday closure, so the kitchen runs a full menu plus a few midweek add-ons. Expect these standing items: Wing special: discounted wings by the dozen, tossed in your choice of sauce. Good for splitting at a table of

Book your table at least two weeks before graduation week, pick a Wednesday through Sunday slot since the spot is closed Tuesdays, and plan for 90 minutes if your group is under 15 people. Graduation season in Grant County runs late May into early June, and every restaurant in Ephrata gets busy on ceremony weekends. Here's how to lock in a good celebration without the stress. Pick a date that avoids the crunch Ephrata High School and Grant County school graduations tend to cl

The best wings in Ephrata right now are the smoked-then-fried wings on Division Ave, served in orders of 6, 12, or 24 with nine sauce options. That is the short answer. Here is the longer one, with actual tasting notes and what to skip. How the wings are made Most bar wings in Grant County get dropped straight into a fryer from frozen. That works, but the skin stays soft and the meat can taste flat. A better method smokes the wings low for about 40 minutes first, then finishe

Where Ephrata watches the Seahawks 140 Division Ave W is the spot. Every game is on the screens, kickoff to final whistle, and the room fills up fast on Sunday. Open seating, no cover, no ticket required. If the Hawks are playing at 1:05pm, plan to walk in by 12:30pm if you want a table with a clear sightline. Screens and seating, the honest version There isn't a private theater room here. It's a full bar and grill with screens spread through the space, so you'll hear the cro

The drive from Moses Lake to Ephrata is about 17 miles and takes 20 to 25 minutes, depending on where you start and how Highway 17 traffic looks. If you're coming from downtown Moses Lake, plan closer to 25 minutes. From the south end near the outlets, it can be closer to 20. That's the short answer. Here's what it means for planning a meal, a game day, or a family night out in Grant County. The route Most people take SR-17 south out of Moses Lake, then connect to Division Av

The bar rail and the high-top tables directly across from the main screen bank give you the best view for Monday Night Football. Get there by 5:30pm if kickoff is at 5:15 or 6:15 Pacific. Those seats fill first because they face the largest screens without a pillar or a server station in the way. Where the screens actually point Not every seat in a sports bar is a good seat. The screens above the bar face straight out, so anyone sitting at the rail gets a flat, direct view. T

Weeknight closing time is 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sunday closing is 8 p.m. Tuesday there's no closing time to worry about because the doors don't open at all. Kitchen orders stop 30 minutes before close, so plan your last food order for 8:30 p.m. on weeknights or 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. That's the short answer. Here's what it means for planning an actual visit. Weeknight Hours, Day by Day Monday: open through 9 p.m., last kitchen order 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: closed a

The menu changed on October 1. Six new items came on, four left, and the rest stayed put because regulars would notice if they didn't. What's new Fall means heavier plates and warmer flavors. Here's what showed up this rotation: Smoked brisket melt, served on grilled sourdough with sharp cheddar and caramelized onions. Runs $14. Butternut squash soup, a cup for $5 or a bowl for $8. Good starter before a burger, not filling enough on its own for most appetites. Bourbon glazed

The short answer: look for a place with tables that seat 8 or more, separate check splitting, a kitchen that can turn tickets in under 15 minutes, and parking that doesn't require a shuttle. In Ephrata that narrows the field fast. Here's how to sort through what's around Grant County and what actually works for a work lunch or team outing. What actually matters for a group lunch An office lunch isn't a date or a family dinner. The group has 45 minutes to an hour, someone is e

Short answer: most Ephrata happy hours run somewhere between 3 and 6pm on weekdays, prices drop $1 to $3 on drinks, and food specials vary more than drink specials. The differences that matter are hours, food quality, and whether kids can sit with you. What Counts as a Deal A real happy hour deal does two things: it saves you money and it doesn't feel like a downgrade. A $4 domestic beer isn't a deal if the regular price is $4.50. Look for at least a 20 percent discount on dr

Call 20 to 25 minutes before you want to pick up, and skip the 11:30 to 1:00 lunch rush and the 5:30 to 7:00 dinner rush if you can. Those two windows are when the kitchen is slammed with dine-in tickets, and takeout orders get slotted in around them. Order outside those times and your food is usually ready in 10 to 15 minutes. Know what you want before you call The person taking your order is often also running food or working the bar. A clear order moves fast. A vague one s

The short answer: a kids' menu under $8, high chairs that don't wobble, a TV volume low enough to talk over, and staff who don't rush families out during the dinner rush. That's what parents in Ephrata and Grant County actually said when asked what separates a family-friendly spot from a place that just happens to serve food to anyone who walks in. We talked to a handful of local parents about where they take their kids and why. Here's what came up again and again. Noise leve

Why locals pick this spot for game day Grant County does not have a long list of places that do sports right. Ephrata has one bar and grill at 140 Division Ave W that puts every game on the screens, runs a full kitchen through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and still feels like somewhere you can bring your kids. That combination is rare in a town this size, and it is the real reason locals default here instead of driving to Moses Lake or Wenatchee. Every game, not just the pop