Atomic Ale Brewpub & Eatery

Atomic Ale Brewpub is a great spot in Richland! I enjoyed a fresh made pizza nd some delicious beers. The girls working are very friendly and make you feel right at home. They have some great vintage RCT instruments on display that are cool to see for any radiological worker! The pizza was very good and they are doing a nice job with their beers. This is a must stop while in Richland.

They have delicious food options and a fun atmosphere. I love their potato soup, it is extremely tasty! Unfortunately the soup wasn't hot, it wasn't even warm. Bummer. Still good though, but if I order soup, it should be hot. So, giving it 4 stars.

The potato soup is the bomb, pun intended, seriously amazing, the tortellini with chicken excellent. Didn't know how well pesto and walnuts would work, great! Friend had the nuclear pasta, wow! Was to spicy for me but tasted good, they also brew beer there, pretty satisfying too, will go again!

I was in the pizza business for 16 years, so my reviews about pizza are highly critical. Today I ordered a 12" Positron Pineapple for delivery through Grubhub. (Yes, pineapple does go on pizza.) The order was made and delivered to me very quickly, it only took about 25 minutes when the quote was 30-35. I rate my pizzas using four key indicators.
Crust: 2/5 - The foundation of any good pizza is it's crust, and unfortunately was the weakest part of this pizza. Not freshly made, but rather a commissary disk most likely frozen and thawed as needed, then partially stretched. It was dense, chewy, and lacked any sort of flavor.
Sauce: 4/5 - Decent tasting sauce. It had a good tangy flavor and there was just the right amount, not too much or too little.
Toppings: 3/5 - Canadian bacon and pineapple were just basic, nothing special or any flair to them. Ham from a package, pineapple from a can. Parsley was a nice addition and added a unique flavor which I appreciated. Appropriate amount of cheese, although it wasn't anything special.
Preparation: 3/5 - Amount and distribution of toppings was good, just right to get enough in each bite. The pizza was unevenly cooked, one side very dark and the other half still white, and much of the crust in the center was slightly undercooked - I attribute this mostly to using an inferior dough. The side that was dark and crunchy was better than the other half, so extra time in the oven probably would have improved the whole pizza overall. It certainly could have cooked longer as the mozzarella easily could have sustained more browning. Packaging was great - nice sturdy box, sealed with a sticker for safety.

Not too impressed with the quality from a locally owned restaurant. It reminded me of something you'd get from a cafeteria or concession stand, which is rarely worth it to me. I may return to try some of their other menu offerings, but my standards for pizza are much higher than they could deliver.

We've been coming here for several years and it has always been good. Whether pizza and suds or pasta, they provide a good meal and relaxed atmosphere.