18 Best Bar & Grill in Tacoma

“There's many bars / taverns / pubs etc. around the general area but this has become my partner and I's favorite and most visited spot to go out for food and drinks. They have an amazing beer selection and there food is made with so much love and soul.Everything on their menu is great from my experience but also they have a unique entree on special every day and a different scratch-made soup each day of the week. My partner and I order the specials almost every time we go: the entree or the soup or both! And they never disappoint. Their clam chowder (w/ bacon) is the best I've ever had. From their regular menu I highly recommend the french dip sandwich or any burger.“

“This place never ceases to amaze me. With the best little neighborhood vibe, the experience takes you to a whole different atmosphere, which changes with each visit. You will never be disappointed with anything this place has to offer. This place is a hidden gem, hidden in plain sight for an enjoyment your bound remember. You will always go back, only because they have it like that!“

“Dawson's is a great bar.. Been going there for years before and after softball games and they have always been great to us. Wait staff there have become friends and they actually have sponsored our coed team.. Their spicy chicken Sammich is up there with the best of em.. the wings have dropped off a bit ;) but we can forgive em for thatLove this place.“

“Went in on a Thursday afternoon with my friend for a drink and a bite to eat. We happened to go during happy hour so our drinks were $3.50 !!!!!!! Needless to say mama got a cheap buzz so that's a good start right there. Typical bar food ... I got the chicken strip basket + fries it was yummy. Terry the bartender was such a sweetheart. She was slangin' drinks AND making all the food. She was busy but was still so attentive and nice. My girlfriend and I plan to come back and see her. I love a good dive and this is one of my new favorites. laid back atmosphere and cheap strong drinks.“

“Everything was great.. Looks a bit worn on the outside but go in. It's huge! Lots of TV for sports, pool tables, great food, terrific service. We will go back for sure...maybe today!Parking: It seemed small but the place was busy! Opened up a bit after lunch time. I imagine football game day would be tough parking.“

“Service was amazing, after my fair share of alcohol. Decided it was time for food.....I have doordashed .y fair share of food, but this was literally the best burger I've had in Tacoma so far. 5 guys, red robin, and Wendy's be damned..... definitely recommend“

“The service was outstanding!! The food came fast and the server helped us jump on some happy hour deals before they were over (it may have been just past the cutoff, but she let us order anyway). All the food we had was tasty! I had the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese and my husband had the bacon burger with cheese. The tots were crispy and the Tempura pickle appetizer was delicious!! My pickle obsessed daughter was in heaven! We would definitely come again!“

“Overall really fun. Food and drinks were tasty and served pretty quickly.It did get louder and more crowded as the night went on. There was a pirate themed group that came in, their costumes were incredible and they were polite n fun, they just added more bodies then I was comfortable with.Dietary restrictions: There were a few GF options but pretty much salad n shrimp cocktail were your choices there“

“Even though I won't be back here for a bit i shall always remember the Airport Tavern fondly. Regardless: Overall?? The staff in general are terrific; just about all of the patrons are kool as all get out and the venue itself is fantastic. Do not hesitate to visit A.T.“

“Food, service, atmosphere all were good but..Red flag - checked my credit card statement and I was over charged vs what I signed for. I called and they said they would give me the money back if I came back in. The only reason I bring it up is two of the servers mentioned that their computer automatically charges extra on people's bills so this happens often it sounds like. So that's terrifying.Additionally, when I called the excuse for the upcharge bounced around a few times. One time being the computer does it sometimes, second the computers were down, third the bill was accidentally input wrong. Hopefully this was truly just an error and not intentional. But who knows. Especially if they say their computer does this sometimes.“

“Grew up with the Kitchens Riley and Skyler. Their dad Steve who also owns the schooner ⛵️ is the owner and Skyler lives up north now, but you can catch Riley working in there. Me and my ex girlfriend use to go almost every weekend bar hoping Cassidys Blackstar and Lady Lucks Bar which is also a steakhouse, but you can get killer best in town appetizers that compare to 2121 tavern which is also owned by the Kitchens. They have pool tables table football and darts karaoke to a full all night dj that plays requests and great music with a dance floor. outdoor is right by the bathrooms and is covered for smoking, its pot friendly outside and they have table games even outside. They've been opened since Skyler and I graduated from Franklin Pierce in 2006 and have a full food menu including salads appetizers to burgers and pasta. It has a great variety of drinks including whiskey, vodka, draft beer, wines, and tequila. a full bar and booth and bar stool seating with multiple bartenders and cooks with sports always on the big screen HD tvs. Perfect for first dates, could be a anniversary night out, a weekday after work to watch some football and drink some pitchers of beer with the boys, or all girls night out with a safe security serviced mixed environment with bouncers at all doors. Definitely my favorite bar in Tacoma besides Jazzbones on 6th ave! 5 ⭐️ service at the Black⭐️ -BColeVegetarian options: A few different salads and definitely some appetizers that are vegan friendlyParking: Has a whole parking lot out front and its big“

“Be aware that on weekends wait times can be very long. I think we sat at our table for around 45 minutes while the server was handling many tables. She was great. They were just suffering from staffing issues it seemed. The tables weren't all full. This is different from my experience at Tim's in Puyallup, being not as good. Still very tasty and the fried chicken was great. The country Benedict was the best item. Followed by the chicken and waffles. The waffle was really soft on the inside and the brown sugar butter was better than the chicken. I wouldn't say it's better than Alfred's down the street, but it's pretty close in its own way. The chicken wasn't very crispy, verging on the soggy side on a piece or two. The breakfast pizza was something I wouldn't order again. It has lots of meat and toppings, but the sauce/gravy was lost in it without much seasoning on it. I do recommend sticking to what works with these folks, chicken and breakfast items. I do love that they have a nice salad bar. I'll come back again even with a long wait. The old Harmon building has its charm and the bloody Mary's here were really well made without being too acidic. They weren't a stiff pour of that's what you're looking for.“

“Visited fergies for the first time a few weeks ago. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Service was fast and friendly. Food was decent. Hearty for a hangover as I like to say. No real complaints. Seems like Al thought it’s been around forever and may not be the most stylish, the vibe is chill and for the locals. Clean and tidy. No complaints . Definitely recommend and will be back“

“First time here and it was excellent! We both got sandwiches, a turkey and bacon and then the Forum steak. Perfectly prepared and a generous amount of fries or salad. Service was great, and the manager even came to chat with us. Will definitely be back!“

“Great neighborhood bar and grill. Food's always good. Servicers are friendly and attentive. Lots of TV screens. It's been there quite a while but I always feel comfortable there. Don't expect ambience, candles on the tables or cloth napkins. Just a good place for a drink, a meal or appetizers .“

“We like the ever-changing craft beverage menu and the variety of food items. I've had the Jamaican Rice Bowl twice recently - once with prawns and once with chicken. It was very flavorful both times. My only complaint and it's tiny, is we ordered coffee at the end of the meal and it was lukewarm at best. On a busy Saturday night, I didn't want to bother the server who I'm sure would have replaced it if I'd asked.“

“My birthday was last week and I needed to start it off right after a long week and year of grinding away. So I go into one of my favorite places in Western Washington. Paige my bartender was awesome to me and other's with her excellent customer service skillset. My Cranberry mimosa's and cheese burger was yummy and the chillaxing vibes were a great kick off to my birthday . I highly recommend the Office Bar &Grill. The staff members I have met here are all top notch food and beverage professionals. Paige, Kris, Miles and James are all amazing and the Chef's as well. Much Love to you all. Peace Farmer J“

“Very slow and poor service. I had to get up two times to find our server. First, to request water after 20 minutes. And the second, to request the check even before my food arrived because it was taking so long. Food was good. Just very bad service.“