“I was blown away at how amazing everything was. The service was excellent and the even gave us a special card for our anniversary. The food was next level. Perfectly balanced and unique flavors. I loved the dessert too. I’d say try the Brussel sprouts and the lemon posset but honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with anything here.“
“Had an amazing experience eating at this restaurant. Love how personable the staff is and how you get to view the food as it comes out. Such a great place for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Will be back!!!“
“Just had a nice ride with my fiance and stopped by for a bite to eat on the way home. I had the margarita pizza ? it had tomatoes, ? cheese ?, and a balsamic glaze. And my fiance had the macaroni and cheese ? with fried chicken ?. It was smoky and good. The pizza ? was very good. Definitely want to get either the macaroni and cheese ? next time or their burgers? . Thank you to Cheyenne our server. ?“
“Bar bistro is fantastic. The menu has a wide enough selection where you can go there on a nice Friday night date, or you can go with friends casually on a Tuesday and not feel out of place.I have been 10 times and had consistent, grape food, great service, and a nice atmosphere.Aside from their food, they have fantastic cocktail menu, and I’ve yet to have a bartender that didn’t know what they were doingThe owner is there often and you can tell he takes a lot of pride in his business. He always make sure that everyone is taken care of and happy, we love this place!!!“
“We came here for a late lunch after doing an escape room. The food was really good! Two of us are vegan, one is vegetarian, and the other two are omni. Most of us ate vegan/vegetarian and really enjoyed our meals! The server was fantastic and our meals were really affordable (most of us spent $25 total). It is a dive bar, so the noise level was expected (it's hard to hear and you have to shout). It was also really dark in there. But nothing that would keep us from coming back! I highly recommend the vegan nachos! They were amazing.“
“I wish to give a big shout out to Ciara M. at the Elmer's restuarant in Tacoma! Ciara was just awesome! My husband and I had breakfast there on the 18th of April, and she did a fantastic job! She has this warm beautiful smile and she checked on us constantly ensuring we have a very nice experience! Thank you Ciara, for making our visit one to remember. Don't lose that beautiful smile, and great customer service you have! And as always, food was great! We always enjoy our visits, and I love bringing relatives from out of town to this restaurant.“
“Absolutely incredible atmosphere! I love the lodge theming, everything was so cozy. Our server was very kind and upbeat, and the food was delicious. They certainly don't skimp out on the portions! ? Got a delicious chocolate creme pie to take home, certainly hoping to come back in the future.“
“Great relaxed atmosphere. I love the design of this place. Open windows in the summer, snug in the winter.Food menu changes, but usually something interesting to try. Most things are a hit, but a few misses in there as well.Wheelchair accessibility: Full access“
“I have to prelude this review by saying I am a breakfast snob. I have rarely (maybe one other time) thought to myself after having breakfast at a restaurant "wow that was amazing, I couldn't have done it better" but I make some pretty amazing breakfasts. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! There was a huge line when we got there but it was so worth the wait. We had the blueberry pancakes which come with 2 eggs and bacon and the chicken fried steak which comes with your choice of sausage or chorizo gravy, 2 eggs, hashbrowns and toast. The food was so good we could stop eating and the waitress and host were so so nice. Stopping there really made our day! *didn't have the chance to get a pic of the chicken fried steak before we dug in lolVegetarian options: Pancakes and veggie omeletsKid-friendliness: Able to seat a large party with notice or a wait and great kids menu optionsWheelchair accessibility: Ramp leading into restaurant with no other stairs inside“
“PRICING WAS NUTS: Staff was as nice as can be. Food was great. I asked for no bun on my burger, lettuce instead. Came with a piece of lettuce on the bottom and one on top and they CHARGED ME $1.50 to do it. I know all the restaurants are struggling right now but this was sticker shock for me. I guess I should have asked.“
“Amazing food, Delicious and healthy! The owner does an amazing job of making fresh, good food. If you haven't tried bison, you absolutely should!Dietary restrictions: If you have allergies, let them know, they are very cautious and circumspect about making safe food“
“Very welcoming, family owned and operated Kafe. Hardy helpings, comfort food, daily specials and homemade pies desserts and soups for a great price! This place is a hidden gem more people need to experience. The atmosphere is just like coming home for a get together. Great place for breakfast on the weekends.“
“I have breakfast once a week with my son at the Lakewood Black Bear Diner. We have many, many restaurants to choose from in Lakewood and the greater Pierce County area and we choose the Black Bear. Three cheers to the manager Stacy, three cheers to her staff and a special cheer to Venessa our server. Keep up the super work. We won’t eat breakfast anywhere else. We recommend anything on the menu.“
“All aspects was enjoyable timely memorable Tastefull without any complaints. Pricing was just as expected also. Overall was good choice giving consideration to the size of geographic area & competition. Looking forward to returning many times for the other options on menu.“
“Cute little spot. Waitress was super friendly and helpful. 1st time here and she had several recommendations. I need to go back and try breakfast. Only complaint was fries were a little cold, seemed like they were sitting for awhile. I'm not a Seinfeld fan, but I like the theme. It's fun! Prices are very good for what you get.“
“This place was amazing! The atmosphere is really fun, lots of old signage on the walls and they were playing a sports channel when our group went. The server was amazing, definitely made us feel right at home. Very friendly. The drinks were delicious, I got a screwdriver that was very generously poured, and my friend got a mimosa that was also wonderful, and the bloody Mary was delicious as well. And the food was amazing! I got the biscuits and gravy and it was absolutely delicious! The spicy breakfast burrito and Monte Cristo sandwich were delicious as well. Overall 10/10 would recommend, we'll definitely be coming back!“
“I just experienced the Pub Crawl event over the St Patrick's Day weekend! It was an amazing time! This bar is already an amazing place to come, unwind, have some good fun, drink, drink and drink more and it's always a place to meet people and have great conversations!And the fact that they participate in events like Pub Crawl show that they are on the cutting edge and care about us... Me and y'all... Their customers! I highly recommend this bar for great food, drinks, social interaction and great people to conversate with!!!! Check it out ASAP!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!Parking: Plenty of parking real estate around this pub!Wheelchair accessibility: They have wheelchair access.“
“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!“
“Real cool local spot within UP. My wife and I just came by for a quick drink and an appetizer. Full bar, rotating beer on tap, and decent amount selection to choose from. Can catch the game on TV as well. Very nice staff.Kid-friendliness: There's a small section at the bar closed off to kids, but the rest of the places to sit are available to families.“
“Been here twice for breakfast now and will absolutely go back! Very good food and I just LOVE the atmosphere -- everything is decorated so perfectly!I would say only go here if you love waffles or are craving them. Most of the menu is waffle-related and I haven't tried the whole menu of course but the non-waffle food items that I did taste were a bit mediocre but everything waffle-related is amazing!!“
“Ma's place deserves more stars than 5. The staff there is friendly and always goes above and beyond. I have never had a order of food disappoint me yet. The cook(s) there are excellent. If you haven't yet gone there check it out.“
“Great neighborhood hangout. Our new place to play games, catch-up with friends. We had our BUNCO GAME NIGHT there. TV's, Music. Nice, Clean & Inviting.Parking: I parked 3 blocks away at City Hall because I was going there afterwards. There is a free parking lot 1 block away plus street parking, if you want to parallel park. ? I don't. I could walk there. It's only 7 blocks from my house.“
“12 oz steak medium rare and no toast extra hash browns and over easy eggs best in town my wife had the eggs Benedict no gluten added tomato and avacado and grits with cheese on the side customize your own meals however you like it they will make it happen and the best friendliest way possible at a decent price as always one of my favs in the area always has been always will be!!!!!“
“I hate to say the food here is 'cheap' because that makes it sound bad. Instead I'll say it's inexpensive. I ordered the BLT and fries, and it was delicious and easily enough for two people (don't judge me). Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was laid back.“
“I think this place suffers from it's own success. I came here with my friends a month or so ago because the online reputation was so good. This place is spendy to the point that I expect a mouth-gasm and what we had was great but not to that level... not enough to justify the price. There were four of us and we ordered near half of the menu and everything was good but not excellent. The portions were all pretty small too, to the point that one should expect to order an app, a main, and a side dish, which is fine in a place like this, but each thing needs to be at a higher level than what they produced. The quality per $$$ is not there so we won't be back.“
“No really the bar type but I grew up in the neighborhood , was looking for a great bar to visit for my first few times and I'll tell you feeling at home at this place ! Don't expect the greatest but definitely for a eastside boy very comforting !“
“Love this place. So tasty, so real. Never change!!!!!! 4/5 for service only because they don't keep to their listed hours. We've come within listed hours (maybe an hour before closing which should be enough time to not be obnoxious about storming the kitchen at the end of the night), and we were denied b/c it had been slow and they were closing early. But honestly I'll take it if means they'll keep it real as a true community/family-run establishment, and they were super polite about it.“
“We were in the Tacoma for a weekend and decided to try, it was a Sunday morning and a wait was to be expected 40 mins for 2 (we choose to sit anywhere and got the bar) but the service was amazing we met some locals there and it was nice to see them greet others by name. It seems like a staple in the community. Food and the award winning bloody mary was amazing! Thank you if we are ever back we will definitely visit the Hob Nob and the Wright Park right across the street is beautiful, perfect for walking after that delicious meal!“
“Hole in the wall appeal. Ordered bacon and eggs. Hash browns came as threads, never seen them cut so this, which made them super greasy. The eggs were cooked to order. One lady did alot of work, another spent most of the time on her phone talking about finding bar to go dancing. I had the good waitress, who brought this from a 3 to a 4.“
“Our first time visiting and we are glad we went! A good hometown feel. The kids had the pancake kids meal which came with a drink and they chose hot chocolate. A mug full with a huge whipped cream top. Cute pancake with a side of meat. Don’t let the photos fool you! The kids pancake was plenty for my 11 yr old and the adult versions are, no lie, bigger than your head! We had great service from Ashley who always checked on us and made sure the kids were happy along with Betty who even gave the kids balloons once they were finished. I recommend a visit to this place.“
“So I haven't been here in awhile now just was in the mood for fries at 1am on the way to the hospital so we ordered on-line for pick-up. It's tucked in the back behind South Hill Mall very nice looking as we drive up n upon entering I was amazed at how clean n actually beautiful it was inside. The young lady working was super Sweet n the cook did an excellent job on my fries which was ready when I arrived. Will most definitely stop back in for a dit down meal. The only thing I will miss is the 2 4 6 n 8. Bring them back please n thank you. But definitely go stop on in and see what hard work n a love for your job will do for your meal adventure ?“
“A friend and I went there for the first time. The diner was ok for the theme. But we both got omelets and hash browns. We it turns out that there cooked it to let the bottom cook. Then fold it and served it so when we took a bit it was white inside and mushy. So we did not eat it. When I asked the waitress about it. She told me if I wanted it all fully cooked it had to ask to have it scatted to have it all fully cooked. As far as I know. Hash Browns needs to be fully cooked all around. So if any one goes there I recommend that you ask to have your hash browns scatted so you get it fully cooked. But at least I was able to eat the omelet. And I paid $60 for food I could not even eat and enjoy.I would recommend that they Don't serve hash browns like that and fully cooked it all.“
“The bartender went out of his way to make my friend a "corpse riser" I think that's what it's called. Lol. The potato skins were amazing! I've never had pork belly and blue cheese but it was delicious!! I would love to go back again as I saw they have live music too.“
“Honestly, this place has really good food based on my experience today. It is very casual and boot ? stomping fun, especially because you get all the peanuts ? to munch, and you can throw the shells in the floor. This is a place to come and a good meal and have some fun.“
“I didn't eat the food, but my husband has, and he said it was excellent!I left my purse in the area in front of her restaurant and she (sorry, I don't know your name!) not only rescued it, but returned it to the food counter next door because she knew that's where I would call!Thank you!!!“
“Amazing! Just go!!! Love the staff, food and ambience! This is my absolute favorite place ever! Bartenders are amazing and people are consistently awesome as well as the WINGS! Best wings in town! A few weeks ago I went 3 times in 1 week to order the wings - that's how yummy they are lol! Love Hans place!!! You guys are the best!!!“
“High-end pub food- lobster deviled eggs, roasted brussel sprouts, meatballs to share. Was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Moderately priced. Super loud. Friendly staff moved us from crowded booth to roomier table after our last 2 guests arrived, after we had drinks and apps. Solid choice.“
“This is our favorite place to eat breakfast. The food is great, my favorite is the breakfast burrito. However the Quiche was wonderful and may be my new favorite! The staff are friendly and welcoming. They also serve lunch and you can’t beat their 3 course dinner specials at a great price! Highly recommended!“
“They were pretty busy when we went, but you can check into the waiting list online ahead of time so that helps. I had the Cornbeef Hash and my wife had the pancakes. It was absolutely an amazing breakfast. The coffee is really great, nice and strong, not watered down like a lot of places. We got our food pretty quick and our waitress didnt forget about us after it arrived. I had a side of French toast with my breakfast and it was REALLY good. HIGHLY recommend this for breakfast.“
“I have eaten there 3 times in the past year and each time I ask for Shawna. She is the friendliest and best waitress ever, I return every time I’m in Tacoma just to see her. Hope she is still there when I come back this spring. The steamed clams and chowder is the best!“
“I have lived in this area for many years and somehow I only just discovered this bar. I definitely wish I had found it sooner because this is a great place. The bar is nice with a really good vibe. Our server was amazing, efficient attentive and fun. The food was presented damn good. Overall a great place for a night with friends or just for a meal with a date.“
“This place is like a blast from the past, something that's increasingly difficult to find. Loved it! Small, clean, friendly, and comfortable. We bowled, enjoyed a pizza and a pitcher of beer, appreciated the positive experience created by a really friendly team of employees, and just had a great time overall!“
“I’m gone be honest I haven't lived in Tacoma since 2019. But this place was she beat American that I’ve ever eaten between 2017-2019. That roast beef and mash potatoes taste better that your Nana and Papa's. So please support your local restaurant. Just FYI I’m not a Tacoma local. I’m from Bama if that says anything.“
“I hear this place can get rowdy, no signs of itmaybe late night?? The Billy Bs burger is fucking amazing too. First time trying egg in my burger ngl it's somethin And the bartender is awesome makes a very nice coke n rum From your local transgender“
“First of all I want to say their Reuben tastes just like a real Reuben, the food is super yummy.This place is no longer offering dine in, which I didn’t know because I was visiting town, so I ordered and waited in my car. I took a screen shot because I had instructions to provide the number at the takeaway window. It took a good while with no updates, but I got that text eventually and went right up to the window. My food was on the other side but nobody was there. After a lot of knocking and a call that wasn’t answered, someone did come to the window and asked for the number. But when I provided it, “we don’t even use that number,” and it was the only one I was given. I don’t know if she was by herself or what.It seems like the place is going through some kind of transition, but I would totally recommend the eats! Order at home and wait until you get that text to head in, reheat if necessary.“
“Great food and prices. The place was not too busy on Friday evening, but we had to wait quite a while for food and drinks. The two bartenders took a lot of time to make simple drinks. Atmosphere was so and so, half of the sitting area was closed.“
“My husband and I moved to Lakewood last year from Ocean Shores where we owned a wine bar/shoppe and decided to try and find a place that we could enjoy being “on the other side of the bar.” This is the first place that we truly enjoyed ourselves in. The owners, Cosette and John are wonderfully welcoming and provide a warm atmosphere with a nice wine list and tasty offerings to nibble on. Their house made crackers and cheese board are wonderful!“
“The name of the place is slightly misleading. If you're from Hawaii expecting local grinds, there are only 1-2 items. The only thing Hawaii related in the restaurant that I could see was a HIC sticker on a surf board on one of the shelves up top.My wife got the loco moco and shared it with my son. I would recommend more gravy for sure, but otherwise it wasn't bad.i wanted the cowboy hash but they were out of some of the ingredients to make it so I got the regular corned beef hash instead. Honestly it wasn't the kind of corned beef hash I was expecting, but I liked it. My son also loved his hot chocolate. We most likely will go back another time, preferably not in the last couple of hours till their closing time.The thing that probably ruined the experience the most for me was when they started to clean, about 45 minutes before closing. In the large room to seat people they started mopping. The pinesol smell was so strong I had to step out, it made us so nauseous. We noticed the ladies sitting next to us couldn't even finish their food because of it. Please hold off on mopping until your customers have finished eating.“
“Wonderful little place with reasonable prices, great food and cool ambiance. I come a lot and try different plates. Great French Dip, Oyster burger, burgers, chowder, chili, salads and much more. Pull tabs and sports on the tube. Full bar (no one under age tho). The train goes by at least every 30 minutes and the water is right outside the doors. People are friendly too.“
“Cute little place. Have the option to order to go, eat at a picnic table, or eat in an old style bus. You order your food at the window and they call your name out over the radio. Food is really good, my girls loved their shakes, and I enjoyed the lavender lemonade. Staff was also really friendly.“