I love this place. Love Amber. She makes great food and drinks. I travel to visit this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alias Incognito
Let me begin by saying I have been coming here since before I was 21 years old back in the 1970's. Back in the day this place was legit.Today, most of the really cool old relics that used to be nicely displayed on the walls are long gone. Besides the old hancrafted wooden bar the saloon is just not the same. Different owners (How many they are I dunno.) Which one took all the cool stuff? I dunno. There was a time when food, atmosphere and drinks were top notch. Not so much anymore. My last three times were pretty much like I describe here: First the atmosphere. As I said above, it really could be better...it used to be. The reason we came this day a week or so ago was because we wanted to eat outside, which we did. The grass outside was dead. Dandylions growing everwhere...never been mowed all summer long. The stage was a cool addition, but no music. It was dirty, ugly, and just not inviting. What bothers me is that this place could be so much better. I'm afraid it's being managed poorly...and I get that it is open just on weekends. It used to be open 7 days a week. Wth? Ok: My Carbonado Burger was great, actually too much to eat. My wife's Onion Rings were great. I shared some of her Rings as she did my burger. BUT: My wife's Chicken Strips that she ordered were so overcooked they were pretty much 80% unedible. My French Fries were 100% really gross. I took a pix of them but my phone won't allow me to post it. They were obviously deep fried in (way overdue to be changed) dirty oil. Just no excuse for that. A waste of food, time and electricity. I had two Heinekens in a bottle..they were cold. I'd have given a 3 star rating but $40 plus $8 tip is pretty steep for what we got. Not sure why things are the way they are...economy, newer demographics? Old school Carbonado Saloon was about 300% superior. Sad. I only complain about the price because of such low quality food and atmosphere (the backyard esspecially) It could be way better with not too much effort. I'll be back, it's not like I'm saying that I won't...but C'mon management; you can do better. Take a day or two, and do a little yard work and cleaning up back there and maybe some water and weed & feed. Heck, give a local free drinks for a work trade. I guess if you want me to recommend the place anyway. I used to. It's on hold for now.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Carbonado Burger
Roxanne Robles
Mellow dive bar and burger spot at the end of carbonado. The burgers were GREAT, fries were a little floppy. You gotta be patient since there's usually only one person working. Luckily drinks come fast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Fries
ed gallagher
Best restaurant/bar in Pierce County. The food and drink is very good with reasonable prices. Amber is fantastic and you will have good conversations with the other customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Gallagher
Great spot for a burger and cold beer after hiking the Carbon River trail in Mt. Ranier Park.
Cesar A Sanchez
Nice and friendly place. Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenna Boettner
Loved it. Awesome burger and the owner is so sweet
Roland Andersen
Amber was great! Had a good time met some great people. Food was good drinks were good. Definately worth going back.#4starjesus
DC
Love this place! Very nostalgic and interesting decor. Service and food were good. Owner really nice!
By far one of my most favorite places in Washington. So much incredible history in this place!
Teri Eddy
Such a great place. Love small town life
David N.
It's cool. Nobody knows how long it's been here. The bartenders knows its from when it was a company owned mining town.
Dustin Snyder
Went on a quiet Sunday afternoon and got the Carbonado burger which is pretty much every topping they have. The burger was great, the fries were fresh, beer was cold and they have good tartar sauce. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.
Kayla W.
super lovely dive bar, didn't try the food, limited menu but full bar. bartender was nice and attentive
Excellent food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Fries, Carbonado Burger
I love this place. Love Amber. She makes great food and drinks. I travel to visit this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Let me begin by saying I have been coming here since before I was 21 years old back in the 1970's. Back in the day this place was legit.Today, most of the really cool old relics that used to be nicely displayed on the walls are long gone. Besides the old hancrafted wooden bar the saloon is just not the same. Different owners (How many they are I dunno.) Which one took all the cool stuff? I dunno. There was a time when food, atmosphere and drinks were top notch. Not so much anymore. My last three times were pretty much like I describe here: First the atmosphere. As I said above, it really could be better...it used to be. The reason we came this day a week or so ago was because we wanted to eat outside, which we did. The grass outside was dead. Dandylions growing everwhere...never been mowed all summer long. The stage was a cool addition, but no music. It was dirty, ugly, and just not inviting. What bothers me is that this place could be so much better. I'm afraid it's being managed poorly...and I get that it is open just on weekends. It used to be open 7 days a week. Wth? Ok: My Carbonado Burger was great, actually too much to eat. My wife's Onion Rings were great. I shared some of her Rings as she did my burger. BUT: My wife's Chicken Strips that she ordered were so overcooked they were pretty much 80% unedible. My French Fries were 100% really gross. I took a pix of them but my phone won't allow me to post it. They were obviously deep fried in (way overdue to be changed) dirty oil. Just no excuse for that. A waste of food, time and electricity. I had two Heinekens in a bottle..they were cold. I'd have given a 3 star rating but $40 plus $8 tip is pretty steep for what we got. Not sure why things are the way they are...economy, newer demographics? Old school Carbonado Saloon was about 300% superior. Sad. I only complain about the price because of such low quality food and atmosphere (the backyard esspecially) It could be way better with not too much effort. I'll be back, it's not like I'm saying that I won't...but C'mon management; you can do better. Take a day or two, and do a little yard work and cleaning up back there and maybe some water and weed & feed. Heck, give a local free drinks for a work trade. I guess if you want me to recommend the place anyway. I used to. It's on hold for now.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Carbonado Burger
Mellow dive bar and burger spot at the end of carbonado. The burgers were GREAT, fries were a little floppy. You gotta be patient since there's usually only one person working. Luckily drinks come fast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Fries
Best restaurant/bar in Pierce County. The food and drink is very good with reasonable prices. Amber is fantastic and you will have good conversations with the other customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for a burger and cold beer after hiking the Carbon River trail in Mt. Ranier Park.
Nice and friendly place. Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it. Awesome burger and the owner is so sweet
Amber was great! Had a good time met some great people. Food was good drinks were good. Definately worth going back.#4starjesus
Love this place! Very nostalgic and interesting decor. Service and food were good. Owner really nice!
Restaurantji Recommends
By far one of my most favorite places in Washington. So much incredible history in this place!
Such a great place. Love small town life
It's cool. Nobody knows how long it's been here. The bartenders knows its from when it was a company owned mining town.
Went on a quiet Sunday afternoon and got the Carbonado burger which is pretty much every topping they have. The burger was great, the fries were fresh, beer was cold and they have good tartar sauce. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area.
super lovely dive bar, didn't try the food, limited menu but full bar. bartender was nice and attentive