Had chicken sandwich with mustard sauce - yummy. Partner had Jamaican bowl with salmon. Very tasty. Dessert was Basque cheesecake - recommend. Not cheap - be prepared!
Gina
I was happy that my reservation went quick and easy. But not happy that I had reservations and seemed they were not interested in setting up a nice table. Restaurant was not busy as people without reservations were seated quickly and we were made to wait a few minutes and told we arrived a little early (3 minutes) also and we walked passed many tables and seating way in the back in a corner booth with slight view. This is why we made a reservation for a nice table for a birthday. Would have been better off just showing up as that's when I have had a good table prior visits.
Deanna
We were there for brunch and it was super disappointing! The food was not good, quite cold, and our server was terrible! One of my guests ordered a waffle, but didn't eat it-how do you mess up a waffle?? Our server interrupted, there were multiple mistakes on the order, he never delivered parts of our order, was wearing a hoodie, and never cleared the table though we were opening birthday presents. Did not meet my expectations!!
Charles
Food was a little cold and basic..i hav head better food there in the past but the vibe makes up for it! I will be back!
S
Atmosphere was good, but the food was questionable. My wife liked her fish & chips, but my Rueben was quite disappointing. It was served burned (black) on both sides. I showed our server and he immediately apologized and asked if I would like another. I declined since it took so long to get our order delivered in the first place. I must applaud our server though, since he then took it off our bill.
Karen
My friend and I meet here every month for brunch to have a “catchup conversation”. These can get a bit long. The servers are great about letting us sit while they keep coffee cups full and delicious food (waffles are amazing) coming “in stages”. I look forward to the dining experience almost as much as visiting with my friend.
Darla
We will definitely be back! The food, service, location, and ambience was amazing! We had a wonderful server too, but I can't remember his name. Thank you for an outstanding celebratory brunch experience! Our newly engaged Daughter and soon to be son-in-law had an amazing time too!
Laura
The restaurant wasn't super busy when we were there but it felt like our server was having to help everyone else. Not sure if all the other servers were new or if there were computer problems with the bills, but our server spent most of their time doing things other than serving us. Long wait times for refills and getting the check. Such a bummer
Gwen
We arrived at 12:30. We were a party of 6. Never been there before. We were seated inside the front door in the bar with an 8 year old. It was not crowded in the restaurant. We had no idea there was a big beautiful restaurant there! The food was ok but me sliders were rock hard. Pretty sure they were left over from the day before. We were so looking forward to this, what a disappointment.
Katherine
Hostess was rude and dismissive. Acted like we inconvenienced her. Server (Madi) was very nice. We were sat right next to the noisy kitchen, and it was very cold. Food was good - just wouldn't choose this place over the many great restaurants nearby.
McMenamins Elks Temple offers a truly memorable experience with its stunning atmosphere, great value, and high-quality food. The unique setting and service made for a wonderful evening, and the pricing felt fair for such a well-loved spot. That said, while everything we ordered was tasty, the menu itself leans heavily toward casual, bar-style fare—lots of fried items and basic burgers. For a venue that often requires reservations and carries a sense of occasion, it would be nice to see a few more elevated or mature dining options added to the mix.
Opentable Diner
We had a group of 9 this visit. The server was on point and consistent. He was great! Food & drinks were delicious. I highly recommend McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma for any lunch or dinner event.
Brad
everything was great - food was awesome! service was a bit slow - but perhaps they were short staffed Definitely would go back again
Leatulai
Server was amazing and sweet.. apple juice tasted authentic. Food was good, we would definitely come back.
Andrea
We were seated in the far back with mostly no window. Seated next to us was a family with several crying children. Service was extremely slow. :( They were out of seasonals yet it was still advertised. It just was the exact opposite vibe of what we were looking for.
Had chicken sandwich with mustard sauce - yummy. Partner had Jamaican bowl with salmon. Very tasty. Dessert was Basque cheesecake - recommend. Not cheap - be prepared!
I was happy that my reservation went quick and easy. But not happy that I had reservations and seemed they were not interested in setting up a nice table. Restaurant was not busy as people without reservations were seated quickly and we were made to wait a few minutes and told we arrived a little early (3 minutes) also and we walked passed many tables and seating way in the back in a corner booth with slight view. This is why we made a reservation for a nice table for a birthday. Would have been better off just showing up as that's when I have had a good table prior visits.
We were there for brunch and it was super disappointing! The food was not good, quite cold, and our server was terrible! One of my guests ordered a waffle, but didn't eat it-how do you mess up a waffle?? Our server interrupted, there were multiple mistakes on the order, he never delivered parts of our order, was wearing a hoodie, and never cleared the table though we were opening birthday presents. Did not meet my expectations!!
Food was a little cold and basic..i hav head better food there in the past but the vibe makes up for it! I will be back!
Atmosphere was good, but the food was questionable. My wife liked her fish & chips, but my Rueben was quite disappointing. It was served burned (black) on both sides. I showed our server and he immediately apologized and asked if I would like another. I declined since it took so long to get our order delivered in the first place. I must applaud our server though, since he then took it off our bill.
My friend and I meet here every month for brunch to have a “catchup conversation”. These can get a bit long. The servers are great about letting us sit while they keep coffee cups full and delicious food (waffles are amazing) coming “in stages”. I look forward to the dining experience almost as much as visiting with my friend.
We will definitely be back! The food, service, location, and ambience was amazing! We had a wonderful server too, but I can't remember his name. Thank you for an outstanding celebratory brunch experience! Our newly engaged Daughter and soon to be son-in-law had an amazing time too!
The restaurant wasn't super busy when we were there but it felt like our server was having to help everyone else. Not sure if all the other servers were new or if there were computer problems with the bills, but our server spent most of their time doing things other than serving us. Long wait times for refills and getting the check. Such a bummer
We arrived at 12:30. We were a party of 6. Never been there before. We were seated inside the front door in the bar with an 8 year old. It was not crowded in the restaurant. We had no idea there was a big beautiful restaurant there! The food was ok but me sliders were rock hard. Pretty sure they were left over from the day before. We were so looking forward to this, what a disappointment.
Hostess was rude and dismissive. Acted like we inconvenienced her. Server (Madi) was very nice. We were sat right next to the noisy kitchen, and it was very cold. Food was good - just wouldn't choose this place over the many great restaurants nearby.
Restaurantji Recommends
McMenamins Elks Temple offers a truly memorable experience with its stunning atmosphere, great value, and high-quality food. The unique setting and service made for a wonderful evening, and the pricing felt fair for such a well-loved spot. That said, while everything we ordered was tasty, the menu itself leans heavily toward casual, bar-style fare—lots of fried items and basic burgers. For a venue that often requires reservations and carries a sense of occasion, it would be nice to see a few more elevated or mature dining options added to the mix.
We had a group of 9 this visit. The server was on point and consistent. He was great! Food & drinks were delicious. I highly recommend McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma for any lunch or dinner event.
everything was great - food was awesome! service was a bit slow - but perhaps they were short staffed Definitely would go back again
Server was amazing and sweet.. apple juice tasted authentic. Food was good, we would definitely come back.
We were seated in the far back with mostly no window. Seated next to us was a family with several crying children. Service was extremely slow. :( They were out of seasonals yet it was still advertised. It just was the exact opposite vibe of what we were looking for.
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