The worst experience in a long time this last Saturday night with a group of 7 . The waitress was horrible. Didn’t know anything on the menu.. The cook came out of the restaurant, super rude, super condescending and a total jerk because he wanted to go home and he wanted us to order french fries and anything that wouldn’t take so long so he got out of there and go home , we had to walk out of the restaurant and left our drink behind , horrible experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Zah
Boom Boom fries are the best. Cocktails always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karel Stewart
The wanna be chef or owner service sucks my friends visiting from Arizona were very disappointed
Curtis Wikstrom
The chef or wannabe owner almost got assaulted the way he treated our party
Dr. LaQrisha S. Henderson
Nice place, food was delicious, drinks were good, and service was great. The music was ok. It is a pretty small place. For it to be considered an elevated lounge the ambience was ok. I give it a 4 star out of 5.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Micah Wild
Recommended by the tiki community as the "new tiki in Tacoma", staff and I admitted it wasn't tiki. That said they have some tiki inspired cocktails, and can can easily make you a Mai Tai. More of a Mid-Century Modern/60's vibe, the decor is beautiful and the playlist gorgeous. The cocktails didn't disappoint, the food was a bit on the pricy side, but decent. Other than a miscommunication when the server asked if I wanted to sub fries for anything, but didn't mention a salad was $3 more (skim past the obvious on why Americans suffer an obesity problem), they still fixed the issue and we were square. Gets busy quickly on Friday, and the more "Insta" booths get reserved fast if that's your thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Noah Clemmer
There is a “please wait to be seated” sign at the door incase you didn’t see it hiding behind a curtain. Gotta check this place out on a better night, tonight was a miss unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Ashe Bryant
I’ve been to The Boom Boom Room in Tacoma many times and have always considered it one of my favorite hangouts. The ambiance and the usual bartenders are fantastic, and the cocktails—though on the pricier side—have typically been worth it. Unfortunately, my most recent visit on Friday night was disappointing and felt completely out of character for the place.
I ordered my usual, an Aviation—a classic, floral cocktail with crème de violette that gives it a signature purple hue and taste. Instead, I was served a drink that was green, vaguely sparkly, and tasted like vermouth and pickle juice. My friends and I later realized it was likely a holiday drink (the “Grinch”) instead of what I had ordered. Mistakes happen, so I wasn’t upset—I just let the waitress know.
What followed, however, was baffling. A bartender I didn’t recognize (perhaps new?) came over and confronted me as if I’d done something wrong. Rather than apologizing or offering to remake the drink, he insisted that what he had made was an Aviation. He even pretended to sip the drink and listed the ingredients to “prove” it was correct. The drink in question was clearly not an Aviation—it lacked both the color and flavor that define the cocktail.
The interaction felt unnecessarily combative, and at no point was the focus on making things right. I wasn’t looking for a free drink or a confrontation; I simply didn’t get what I ordered. It was an uncomfortable experience, made worse by how dismissive and defensive the bartender was.
This wasn’t the only issue of the night—other drinks at our table also missed the mark, like a Manhattan without its usual garnishes and a completely incorrect whiskey order for my friend. These kinds of details matter, especially when you’re paying more for craft cocktails.
While I’ve had many positive experiences here in the past, this visit left me questioning whether I’d return. The joy of going to a cocktail bar like The Boom Boom Room is enjoying expertly crafted drinks in a welcoming atmosphere, but that’s not what we got this time. I hope this was just an off night and not a sign of larger issues with staffing or quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Fresh AF
Let me just say we tried a cocktail, the Marion berry one with coconut. It was really good. I want to lead with a positive and say that for drinks ALONE this place is nice if you want to pay for expensive cocktails and like a loud, faux speakeasy experience. But the rest, not a fan.
I'll start with atmosphere. It's very gimmicky. The sequins and lights, the "Sinatra Room", etc. Its like a cheap knock off of a speakeasy. The bathroom literally didn't have a regular door handle; just one of those slide doors with a nasty latch which basically eliminates the whole point of washing your hands (and you can see through the gap in the door). We got put in the Sinatra Room and it's basically an echo chamber of loud round tables. Big tables mostly with a couple of 2 person tables. Being a pair sucks in there.
Now the worst part: the food. I got the Sinatra Steak dinner, advertised as having a white wine pan sauce and mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, etc. It came in a plate-bowl with a runny sauce that was basically just sour lemon soup. I'm talking a bath. And the fingerling potatoes? Literally just cut and roasted with no culinary inspiration. They weren't tender or special in any way. Like out the bag straight to the oven. But God, the mushrooms. So many kinds and all WET and SLIMY in the nasty white wine sauce you can't escape from. The filet mignon was good, despite being drenched in a soup. It was cooked as I ordered. But for a $39 dish very underwhelming and in my opinion falsely advertised. That sauce was a soup. It should have been an addition to the dish, and reduced more. Not a sour lemon soup with no character that made everything slimy. Also, notice their description of the dish uses the phrase "hand-cut" for the steak and potatoes. It's like they knew it was lackluster and just needed extra adjectives to make it sound fancier. No crap, a filet is hand cut. And really, fingerling potato's were cut? Let me guess, with a knife? Bravo, you cut the potatoes, let's call them "unbagged" and "ground-grown" while we're at it.
My girlfriend's pasta was fine - nothing bad but nothing spectacular either.
Now to service. The waitress was nice - I told her I didn't like the mushrooms and she didn't offer anything to make me feel better about the situation (this would be something going above and beyond so not a deal breaker obviously). But the wait to get in was severely underestimated. They told us around 30 mins but it was actually closer to an hour or more. For a long time there was nobody even at the front door area. Understaffed on New Year's Eve? Yikes. To top it off this guy/server/waiter called me "buddy" on the way out. Yes, I know, it's being nitpicky and it's innocuous enough. But when you add everything up, the place seems tacky and unprofessional. Want to seem upscale? Be professional. Call me sir, nothing, or at the least "man" which is not condescending.
Bottom line: this place is very mediocre for food. Would recommend La Cá, Asado, DOA, and a lot of other places on 6th if you want either an upscale or actually culinarily-inspired dish. Will not return.
Sorry for roasting you guys but what are y'all thinking with that trash steak dish? Wasting my money on a nasty slimy soup. Whoever passed off on that needs to go to culinary school or be fired. Absolutely disgusting. Hate to think what Gordon Ramsay would say about your dish. Big yikes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Christina Hernandez
We love the Boom Boom Room, server stated she wa new, so we definitely understand. She did well, but we waited a while just for napkin and utensils. It was busy so we totally understand. She was sweet and was attentive. Drinks were great as always, only complaint I have is the pork belly was super salty, unable to consume. I did taste, flavors are definitely there but the salt was WAYYYYY too much. As a business owner of a restaurant we understand. Fish and chips were good, slaw was very good!! One of our favorite places, just please watch the salt usage.
Bartender was super knowledgeable! Specialty cocktails were wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Joseph
Jayce is amazing. Great cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moonglow
The Boom Boom Room is one of my favorite places to go when I am in Tacoma. I love the dark intimate atmosphere, the mid century music and decor, and the menu and the drinks never disappoint. The service is always top notch and I have always been well taken care of when I visit. They have a revolving drink menu and will also make just about anything else you would like as the bartenders are very skilled at their craft. The food never disappoints especially paired with a good drink. Anything on their menu is good so give it all a try if you come in more than once. Overall the Boom Boom room is a place I will always come to when I want great drinks, a wonderful intimate atmosphere and good food.
Parking: Street Parking Free on weekends and after 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Quinn
If you love craft cocktails you need to go to the Boom Boom Room in Tacoma. Jayc is a master at crafting something for you. We each asked for a different type of drink and every single one was perfectly balanced and what we describe as "DANGEROUS" you just want to have more they are so delicious.
We only ordered fries, but those were also amazing.
If you haven't been you need to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Doolan
The steak was cooked perfectly by Eric. Our waitress Hallie was pleasant, professional and friendly. My husband & I had an excellent evening and we highly recommend. We're definitely going back again. We don't drink but the bar had an impressive selection!
The worst experience in a long time this last Saturday night with a group of 7 . The waitress was horrible. Didn’t know anything on the menu.. The cook came out of the restaurant, super rude, super condescending and a total jerk because he wanted to go home and he wanted us to order french fries and anything that wouldn’t take so long so he got out of there and go home , we had to walk out of the restaurant and left our drink behind , horrible experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Boom Boom fries are the best. Cocktails always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wanna be chef or owner service sucks my friends visiting from Arizona were very disappointed
The chef or wannabe owner almost got assaulted the way he treated our party
Nice place, food was delicious, drinks were good, and service was great. The music was ok. It is a pretty small place. For it to be considered an elevated lounge the ambience was ok. I give it a 4 star out of 5.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended by the tiki community as the "new tiki in Tacoma", staff and I admitted it wasn't tiki. That said they have some tiki inspired cocktails, and can can easily make you a Mai Tai. More of a Mid-Century Modern/60's vibe, the decor is beautiful and the playlist gorgeous. The cocktails didn't disappoint, the food was a bit on the pricy side, but decent. Other than a miscommunication when the server asked if I wanted to sub fries for anything, but didn't mention a salad was $3 more (skim past the obvious on why Americans suffer an obesity problem), they still fixed the issue and we were square. Gets busy quickly on Friday, and the more "Insta" booths get reserved fast if that's your thing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
There is a “please wait to be seated” sign at the door incase you didn’t see it hiding behind a curtain. Gotta check this place out on a better night, tonight was a miss unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
I’ve been to The Boom Boom Room in Tacoma many times and have always considered it one of my favorite hangouts. The ambiance and the usual bartenders are fantastic, and the cocktails—though on the pricier side—have typically been worth it. Unfortunately, my most recent visit on Friday night was disappointing and felt completely out of character for the place.
I ordered my usual, an Aviation—a classic, floral cocktail with crème de violette that gives it a signature purple hue and taste. Instead, I was served a drink that was green, vaguely sparkly, and tasted like vermouth and pickle juice. My friends and I later realized it was likely a holiday drink (the “Grinch”) instead of what I had ordered. Mistakes happen, so I wasn’t upset—I just let the waitress know.
What followed, however, was baffling. A bartender I didn’t recognize (perhaps new?) came over and confronted me as if I’d done something wrong. Rather than apologizing or offering to remake the drink, he insisted that what he had made was an Aviation. He even pretended to sip the drink and listed the ingredients to “prove” it was correct. The drink in question was clearly not an Aviation—it lacked both the color and flavor that define the cocktail.
The interaction felt unnecessarily combative, and at no point was the focus on making things right. I wasn’t looking for a free drink or a confrontation; I simply didn’t get what I ordered. It was an uncomfortable experience, made worse by how dismissive and defensive the bartender was.
This wasn’t the only issue of the night—other drinks at our table also missed the mark, like a Manhattan without its usual garnishes and a completely incorrect whiskey order for my friend. These kinds of details matter, especially when you’re paying more for craft cocktails.
While I’ve had many positive experiences here in the past, this visit left me questioning whether I’d return. The joy of going to a cocktail bar like The Boom Boom Room is enjoying expertly crafted drinks in a welcoming atmosphere, but that’s not what we got this time. I hope this was just an off night and not a sign of larger issues with staffing or quality.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Let me just say we tried a cocktail, the Marion berry one with coconut. It was really good. I want to lead with a positive and say that for drinks ALONE this place is nice if you want to pay for expensive cocktails and like a loud, faux speakeasy experience. But the rest, not a fan.
I'll start with atmosphere. It's very gimmicky. The sequins and lights, the "Sinatra Room", etc. Its like a cheap knock off of a speakeasy. The bathroom literally didn't have a regular door handle; just one of those slide doors with a nasty latch which basically eliminates the whole point of washing your hands (and you can see through the gap in the door). We got put in the Sinatra Room and it's basically an echo chamber of loud round tables. Big tables mostly with a couple of 2 person tables. Being a pair sucks in there.
Now the worst part: the food. I got the Sinatra Steak dinner, advertised as having a white wine pan sauce and mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, etc. It came in a plate-bowl with a runny sauce that was basically just sour lemon soup. I'm talking a bath. And the fingerling potatoes? Literally just cut and roasted with no culinary inspiration. They weren't tender or special in any way. Like out the bag straight to the oven. But God, the mushrooms. So many kinds and all WET and SLIMY in the nasty white wine sauce you can't escape from. The filet mignon was good, despite being drenched in a soup. It was cooked as I ordered. But for a $39 dish very underwhelming and in my opinion falsely advertised. That sauce was a soup. It should have been an addition to the dish, and reduced more. Not a sour lemon soup with no character that made everything slimy. Also, notice their description of the dish uses the phrase "hand-cut" for the steak and potatoes. It's like they knew it was lackluster and just needed extra adjectives to make it sound fancier. No crap, a filet is hand cut. And really, fingerling potato's were cut? Let me guess, with a knife? Bravo, you cut the potatoes, let's call them "unbagged" and "ground-grown" while we're at it.
My girlfriend's pasta was fine - nothing bad but nothing spectacular either.
Now to service. The waitress was nice - I told her I didn't like the mushrooms and she didn't offer anything to make me feel better about the situation (this would be something going above and beyond so not a deal breaker obviously). But the wait to get in was severely underestimated. They told us around 30 mins but it was actually closer to an hour or more. For a long time there was nobody even at the front door area. Understaffed on New Year's Eve? Yikes. To top it off this guy/server/waiter called me "buddy" on the way out. Yes, I know, it's being nitpicky and it's innocuous enough. But when you add everything up, the place seems tacky and unprofessional. Want to seem upscale? Be professional. Call me sir, nothing, or at the least "man" which is not condescending.
Bottom line: this place is very mediocre for food. Would recommend La Cá, Asado, DOA, and a lot of other places on 6th if you want either an upscale or actually culinarily-inspired dish. Will not return.
Sorry for roasting you guys but what are y'all thinking with that trash steak dish? Wasting my money on a nasty slimy soup. Whoever passed off on that needs to go to culinary school or be fired. Absolutely disgusting. Hate to think what Gordon Ramsay would say about your dish. Big yikes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
We love the Boom Boom Room, server stated she wa new, so we definitely understand. She did well, but we waited a while just for napkin and utensils. It was busy so we totally understand. She was sweet and was attentive. Drinks were great as always, only complaint I have is the pork belly was super salty, unable to consume. I did taste, flavors are definitely there but the salt was WAYYYYY too much. As a business owner of a restaurant we understand. Fish and chips were good, slaw was very good!! One of our favorite places, just please watch the salt usage.
Restaurantji Recommends
Bartender was super knowledgeable! Specialty cocktails were wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jayce is amazing. Great cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Boom Boom Room is one of my favorite places to go when I am in Tacoma. I love the dark intimate atmosphere, the mid century music and decor, and the menu and the drinks never disappoint. The service is always top notch and I have always been well taken care of when I visit.
They have a revolving drink menu and will also make just about anything else you would like as the bartenders are very skilled at their craft.
The food never disappoints especially paired with a good drink. Anything on their menu is good so give it all a try if you come in more than once.
Overall the Boom Boom room is a place I will always come to when I want great drinks, a wonderful intimate atmosphere and good food.
Parking: Street Parking Free on weekends and after 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you love craft cocktails you need to go to the Boom Boom Room in Tacoma. Jayc is a master at crafting something for you. We each asked for a different type of drink and every single one was perfectly balanced and what we describe as "DANGEROUS" you just want to have more they are so delicious.
We only ordered fries, but those were also amazing.
If you haven't been you need to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The steak was cooked perfectly by Eric. Our waitress Hallie was pleasant, professional and friendly. My husband & I had an excellent evening and we highly recommend. We're definitely going back again. We don't drink but the bar had an impressive selection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Hamburger
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