McMenamins Doc's Bar

565 Broadway, Tacoma
(253) 300-8743

Recent Reviews

Our Mother's Day Brunch was delicious and the waiter was super attendant and helpful. I would however offer feedback that the cottage potatoes could have been diced smaller, perhaps cooked a little longer in some olive oil with less seasoning. The cuts were quite large, seemed to be coated in too many spices and cooked in an air fryer or oven but not long enough for the potatoes to be soft.

SeattleLiz

We were a large group and the staff did a lot for us all to be seated together and our drinks and food to come out on time. The food and drink was great. Wait and host staff very helpful. And great views / comfortable place to be.

KyleBetsyTurner

We had a fantastic Mother's Day lunch before heading to Theater on the Square for TCB Storybook Ballet. Our server was patient and informative. Food was awesome, we all left full and happy.

Nice environment but server was overwhelmed and it took 30-40 minutes for our first beverages to arrive. She set them down and said she hoped we didn't want more because it would take too long. Food came out quick but one meal was forgotten and we had to go looking for our server because she never came to check on us. Beautiful building, poor service and overpriced food. I would have loved to try another beverage but we didn't feel like we were allowed to order more. Other bars in the building seem neat and we were able to get service in the Old Hangout that was superb.

My party had dinner here with a 5:45pm reservation. Our food didn't arrive until 7:30 and the food seemed like it had been done awhile. There was no explanation offered for why the food took so long. I sure enjoyed the ambience so I'm hopeful this was a random thing and not an example of the usual service.

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.

stevenm

Friendly & helpful service, new spring menu has multiple meat & veggie offerings. Cost per meal is in line w/ other similar establishments. Would recommend for a special occasion or perhaps try and time the happy hour specials.

EverydayTraveler

I enjoy McMenamins as an experience. Their food has never been incredible but it's good. Service was slow but it was very busy (there was a concert in the Spanish ballroom). Dressing was left off the Caesar, and the fish and chips were two very small pieces. Our friends had the burger which they loved and a pepperoni pizza. Tots are always good and the black and tan brownie was terrific.

The decorations and decor of this restaurant are awesome. I could walk around for hours looking at everything. A three for service because we were only checked on once and never asked if we wanted more drinks and water glasses, not refilled even though they were empty 

Mike Van Berkum

Internet stated this was a sports bar - it is not they play music so loud you can't even have a conversation. If you're young looking for loud music and nice environment then it's perfect - however we were only people there and

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 4

We've dined in the main pub multiple times in the past. But the quality of the food this time around really missed the mark. Everything, especially my food item was significantly over-salted to the point it was almost inedible. For the prices they charge for food (they USED TO be reasonable), I expect better. The wait staff are always nice and helpful. The venue itself is beautiful.

JanetR

Quality of food was good, ambience is always a uniquely wonderful, colorful place for us to take guests, and specifically, our server Keri, was fabulous and very accommodating. Our party appreciated her cheerful service. Thank you! ps. The only long-term gripe I've had is that breakfast ends at 11am. It would be nice if breakfast options were available until 1pm or 2pm.

RodS

Service was good and food was what we expected. Downfall was that we made the reservation several weeks in advance for my mother-in-law's birthday and had specifically asked for for the tables with a view. We were assured that we would have space in that room but when we were seated it was in and area with no view or windows whatsoever. We had a good time with our family group of seven people but in the end my Mother-in Law asked why we didn't just go to a restaurant in Centralia. Our day with family was good but McMenamins ruined the experience for her.

Linda B.

Idk who is calculating pour costs but they are out of their mind pricing Evan Williams at 9 dollars. Even for their venue bar that would be pushing 10 percent. That's high. They also use ml measures which does not give you an accurate 1.5 oz pour. Staff is great. Service is great. Food is mid but not terrible. They have games.

Kristin

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.

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