Friday late night-- definitely the place to be if you like to be in the Miyake of everything. It was packed. The service was still excellent and as to be expected given how busy they were. Some of the best food I've had. Unique and distinct flavor combinations make everything Pop! ? Everything was fresh too. Service with a smile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
Shane Moore
The bartender, Jake, I believe, had great service. Would recommend it for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theresa Burch
A couple friends and I stopped here for an early dinner before going to a show. It wasn't terribly busy but after 40 minutes with no food or drink refills, we paid and left.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Lori K.
Giving only two stars which is the count of the number of times someone came to our table. We never got our food while tables around us were being served. We had to leave by a certain time to make it to a show so cashed out only having drinks. Disappointing.
william skelton
The waitress asked me for my debit card to start a tab. I told her I would pay cash and she said she would never charge my card. She charged my card anyways and still proceeded to charge me with cash as well. I was charged a total of $89 for two drinks and a quesadilla.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Robinson
They picked a perfect location for this bar. It's right next to a sports bar, so if you're really just not feeling the rowdiness of sports fans, but your buddies want to go to the local sports bar, you can pop next door to this place. It was so calming and peaceful comparatively. Loved it. If I'm ever in Tacoma again, I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cassondra Hamel
I come here often with a co- worker for lunch. Kitchen is a bit slow, food is great though and staff and friendly and easy going. Got a little crush on one of the fellas there, so I keep going in :)Great little bar too!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jucy Lucy Burger
David Moody
The Forum... by the end of the night, you turned our frown upside down. Please read to the endWe were at the Forum prior to an event at the Pantages. The night, number of patrons, etc. conspired again a good evening. I was quite disappointed. I had heard so much about this place to grab a beer and a butger/sandwich/ salad. After arriving almost 90 minutes before the show, we had been served beverages and appetizers. No entrée arrive. The staff apologized and invited us back another time or after the show.When we entered after the show, they were stunned we came back. The service and entrée exceeded our expectations, and with few patrons, the troop was very engaging.We are so glad we let them have a 2nd round because they nailed it.We look forward to going again, and we will be VERY mindful that on show nights, EVERYONE ELSE is going there too!Wheelchair accessibility: It's one level - roll in, dine, roll out.
Great waitstaff but the food is typical, a bit hyped up bar food (to be fair, it’s a bar). Don’t get the tomato soup as it’s way too salty. Tried it once for lunch but likely won’t be going back - it’s a decent place but not my cup of tea.
I've been here a number of times, and I this is where the total of my experiences shakes out. Their food and drinks are decent and of reasonable price. The servers are nice but can be disorganized. I also went in recently and ordered an appetizer; I hadn't gotten it after 35 minutes so I asked about it, and five minutes later they said it would be another 10, so I gave up and cancelled the order. 50 minutes is way too long to wait for a single app.
Chris C.
Like many reviews, most restaurants in the area are 1+ hour wait (Saturday evening) so we needed up here. I would say this place has above average bar food and the staff was very friendly. I will warn you the crowd at the time was loud. I would not recommend this place as a date night. We both ordered the French dip and the drinks were delicious!!
Corbin Gates
Had the “Forum Steak Melt” (if I recall correctly). Absolutely top-notch steak sandwich and undoubtably the best one I’ve had in a long time. Bartender provided friendly and hospitable service. Beer was delicious. Price was fair. Hard to beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JoAnne Murphy
Always great food and service! Can't go wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacoma Cobb Salad, French Onion, Fish & Chips, Tater Tot Nachos, Salads, French Onion Soup
Friday late night-- definitely the place to be if you like to be in the Miyake of everything. It was packed. The service was still excellent and as to be expected given how busy they were. Some of the best food I've had. Unique and distinct flavor combinations make everything Pop! ? Everything was fresh too. Service with a smile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla
The bartender, Jake, I believe, had great service. Would recommend it for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A couple friends and I stopped here for an early dinner before going to a show. It wasn't terribly busy but after 40 minutes with no food or drink refills, we paid and left.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Giving only two stars which is the count of the number of times someone came to our table. We never got our food while tables around us were being served. We had to leave by a certain time to make it to a show so cashed out only having drinks. Disappointing.
The waitress asked me for my debit card to start a tab. I told her I would pay cash and she said she would never charge my card. She charged my card anyways and still proceeded to charge me with cash as well. I was charged a total of $89 for two drinks and a quesadilla.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
They picked a perfect location for this bar. It's right next to a sports bar, so if you're really just not feeling the rowdiness of sports fans, but your buddies want to go to the local sports bar, you can pop next door to this place. It was so calming and peaceful comparatively. Loved it. If I'm ever in Tacoma again, I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I come here often with a co- worker for lunch. Kitchen is a bit slow, food is great though and staff and friendly and easy going. Got a little crush on one of the fellas there, so I keep going in :)Great little bar too!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jucy Lucy Burger
The Forum... by the end of the night, you turned our frown upside down. Please read to the endWe were at the Forum prior to an event at the Pantages. The night, number of patrons, etc. conspired again a good evening. I was quite disappointed. I had heard so much about this place to grab a beer and a butger/sandwich/ salad. After arriving almost 90 minutes before the show, we had been served beverages and appetizers. No entrée arrive. The staff apologized and invited us back another time or after the show.When we entered after the show, they were stunned we came back. The service and entrée exceeded our expectations, and with few patrons, the troop was very engaging.We are so glad we let them have a 2nd round because they nailed it.We look forward to going again, and we will be VERY mindful that on show nights, EVERYONE ELSE is going there too!Wheelchair accessibility: It's one level - roll in, dine, roll out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jucy Lucy Burger, Mac & Cheese Balls, Fried Pickles, Olympus Nachos, Salads
Great waitstaff but the food is typical, a bit hyped up bar food (to be fair, it’s a bar). Don’t get the tomato soup as it’s way too salty. Tried it once for lunch but likely won’t be going back - it’s a decent place but not my cup of tea.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Love the food here, great place for lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jucy Lucy Burger
Restaurantji Recommends
Very chill atmosphere and a decent selection of drinks. Bartenders are very nice and the food is really good. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jucy Lucy Burger, Fried Pickles
I've been here a number of times, and I this is where the total of my experiences shakes out. Their food and drinks are decent and of reasonable price. The servers are nice but can be disorganized. I also went in recently and ordered an appetizer; I hadn't gotten it after 35 minutes so I asked about it, and five minutes later they said it would be another 10, so I gave up and cancelled the order. 50 minutes is way too long to wait for a single app.
Like many reviews, most restaurants in the area are 1+ hour wait (Saturday evening) so we needed up here. I would say this place has above average bar food and the staff was very friendly. I will warn you the crowd at the time was loud. I would not recommend this place as a date night. We both ordered the French dip and the drinks were delicious!!
Had the “Forum Steak Melt” (if I recall correctly). Absolutely top-notch steak sandwich and undoubtably the best one I’ve had in a long time. Bartender provided friendly and hospitable service. Beer was delicious. Price was fair. Hard to beat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great food and service! Can't go wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacoma Cobb Salad, French Onion, Fish & Chips, Tater Tot Nachos, Salads, French Onion Soup