We stopped by here for a couple drinks and some food one night. The beers were good and the food was surprisingly delicious for what I expected. Especially the brussel sprouts! Our waiter was friendly and fun to chat with. I will definitely be going back. read more

Went here during brunch hours and saw in the back where it's an open cooking concept ! Inside when you first walk in is dark vibes, but in the pack it's brighter because the chefs are back there . I ordered the pork Hash and it was SOOO good and got one of their spicy crafted cocktails. Yummy!! Our waitress was awesome and fun! I will def return read more

My buddy and I was driving up to Tacoma to see Joe Rogan and Chappelle perform and we were cutting it close on time and had to abandon the place a friend recommended for dinner. I pulled up my trusty Yelp app and found Dirty Oscar's. We were still cutting it close on time and given how many Yelp reviews there were I wasn't sure if there was a wait so I called them up and they informed me that if I hurried that I could be in and out in under 45-50 mins, which would have given us enough time to get to the Tacoma Dome. There were no tables when we arrived but when we informed our server of our dilemma, we were able to put in an order while we waited for a table. Didn't get a chance to scan IG or Yelp to make an informed decision other than to get the Parm Tots, so my buddy and I both settled on the Stoner sandwich...not sure why it was called that but I have to say it was definitely one of the better fries chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It was priced at $15 and came with the Parm Tots as an upgrade. Can't say enough nice things about our two servers who helped out and made sure to get us out in a timely manner. Will return next time I'm driving thru Tacoma just based on the service. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - The Stoner fried chicken sandwich... fantastic - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We came down from the 206 for a little T-town adventure and this was our first stop, based upon a co-workers recommendation. You walk in and it has a bit of a dive bar feel, with dark walls, prohibition posters, juke box filling the air, and sports on the tv. We were immediately greeted and seated. The staff was very attentive and service was quick. We started off with cocktails, and I would highly recommend the Bloody Mary. It has the right amount of kick! And don't miss the Parmesan tots and Fried Cauliflower Wings. Both large portions and very flavorful!! Hubs and I shared the Pork Sliders & The Stoner Wrap. Someone at a neighboring table said the wrap was very good, and after trying the Parmesan tots, I caved and ordered it. Delish!! It's browned on the grill, has great flavor and very filling. We enjoyed it & I'd recommend going back!! read more

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Sad that I have to give this review , but don't have much recourse. Have come here for brunch when it's busy and have had great service, great food, great experience. Decided to come here for dinner on my birthday last Sunday night, called ahead and no reservations needed and walked in and there were a few people in the place. Not busy - cool! Our waiter was friendly, but the service was a little off kilter. Came up to us right away before we even had a chance to decide and told him we needed a minute and didn't come back for 5 minutes, had a late joiner, and once again ran up and she of course wasn't ready needed a minute and then came back 10 minutes later. But drinks were fine and server was friendly. Ordered food, and after a while of conversation and drinks realized a lot of time had gone by - over 30 minutes. Asked the waiter about our food and some excuse about low staff, and one chef. Mind you, there were seven people in there now including us. Couple who came after us and ordered were served. We ended up having to ask to have our food to go because we had to meet some people. Mind you, we were on a time frame of an hour and a half, but ordering a burger, some fried cauliflower and shrimp and grits with no one in the place shouldn't take that long. My husband let them know that the people behind us had been served and we needed to leave so we paid our bill and the food came out after. Mind you a manager was standing there when my husband was talking to the waiter and there was no apology or condolence. Waiter felt bad, but manager made no offer to comp a drink if we came back next time, etc. We took the food and left and said we were disappointed. I won't be able to get my husband to come back. This was his first time. I'll try it again on a busy brunch and maybe the A team will be working. One more shot, but if it was like this, I won't be back. Bummer I really like this place. The excuse of one chef on, and we're short, because of Covid is getting old. If you can't run a place with seven people in it then maybe you should only take two people at a time and let everyone else know your full until those two are served. Believe me, I thought about this for at least 24 hours thinking of how maybe this was somehow partially our fault. But nah, just poor food service. Enjoyed the shrimp and grits the next morning for breakfast so the food was good, but not worth the wait. read more

First and last time in this place as this place is quite dirty, indeed. Went in for lunch and it was obvious the bartender/server didn't want to be there (and said as much towards the end). We ordered food and was given silverware that was CAKED in gunk. Let him know, he's apologetic, goes to get us new silverware where I could hear him say "All of this is dirty." Then I watch him proceed to fish through where the silverware is kept, pull out another set, and give it to us. Why in the world would you give us silverware (cloudy with water spots) from the same drawer where all the forks and knives clearly weren't washed thoroughly? The manager was on her phone the entire time, didn't look particularly receptive to the dirty silverware situation, and then just left still on the phone without stopping to address the situation with us. I canceled the food order. I have significant experience in the service industry and when something minor and run-of-the mill is very visibly dirty, you can't trust the cleanliness of the entire establishment. Probably would've given two stars had we been offered comps on our drinks, but alas. Very much don't recommend. read more

DOA's started off as the bar we go to on Thursday nights for thirsty thursdays. Now we go all the time for their food and drinks! Our all time favorite go to here is the Parmesan tots and shrimp tacos!!! So good and addicting! I seriously have cravings for it and my bf would have to take me lol brunch on weekends are great too!! Just keep in line that they can get real busy so there most likely will be a wait. read more

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Amazingly delicious food! We tried the Elk Sliders with Parmesan Cheese and Shrimp Taco's which are on corn tortillas (bonus!). So good! Great service from Tessa. Parking a little changing, so prepare to walk a few blocks. Nothing fancy on the inside but the food and service are the reason we came and we will return when back in the Seattle area. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Amazing Elk Slider with tater tots and Shrimp tacos! Wow! So tasty! - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came here for a quick bite. Service was quick and great. Server was super friend. The Rueben was good. The candied bacon was interesting. Not my thing. read more

This wasn't what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a pretty big space, and definitely has more of a bar vibe than anything. I asked the server for her recommendation and she spoke highly of the BBQ tri-tip dip and I would've never ordered that, but I trusted her. And wowza, amazing! I loved it so much. I also ordered a Caesar salad before my sandwich and that also didn't disappoint. I would definitely go back for the food. So delicious. The service was also pretty good. We did get served hot water at some point and that just made us laugh. We stayed here for a while just cracking up and we never felt rushed. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - BBQ tri-tip dip - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Dirty Oscars still slaps. After all these years I still believe this is a 5 star restaurant. Great food, decent atmosphere, solid drinks. I have not left disappointed before and my most recent brunch trip left me very happy still. We will attempt to visit more often. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Balsamic glazed brussle sprouts and squash appetizer was so dang good. Really big portion and perfectly cooked.

3.5* Came in for lunch, menu options are limited in assuming to COVID, So decided on a breakfast dish a lunch dish and an appetizer. Service was good, but the food could have been better. Maybe it was an off day, but didn't get what I ordered completely. As in the photos didn't get a pretzel bun for my burger, fries and potatoes were dry. But the saving grace were the Parmesan Tots would be back just for those. read more

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They serve one of the better Old Fashioneds in town. It's actually not that easy a drink to make, but their version is excellent. Food is good. Most importantly, you cal actually carry on a conversation. read more

I've been searching for a place like this for a long time and it has its official Diners, Drive-ins and Dives stamp of approval so you know it has to be good. DOA has a super chill atmosphere with good drinks and food out of this world. This spot is definitely another hidden gem and if you're just walking on 6th Ave you can easily miss it if you're not looking for it. There is no fancy decor but the food and drinks speak for themselves. I came here with some girlfriends just to do what's turned into our biweekly girls night. So we were in the mood for strong drinks accompanied by delicious local food and good service and this spot delivered. I had ordered their black bean burger and substituted their fries for their signature parmesan tots that came with their sundried tomato ranch and let's just say this was a winner winner chicken dinner, I wanted to lick my plate. Hahahah but seriously talk about flavor town! I can't believe this was my first time coming here. Their entire menu looks so enticing I definitely have to go back and try more. Next girls day we'll come back to check out their brunch. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - The black bean burger with parmesan tots and their house ranch all to die for - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came here on a Monday night with family... service was excellent only reason for a star..food was abysmal!!! Food ordered; burger with pulled pork. Pork was forgotten about on the flat top and burned black on one side . Chicken and waffle, waffle was ok, chicken was obvious made sometime much earlier in the day and was drier than the Gobi desert, completely lack flavor Elk sliders, no flavor at all and very stringy. Cook staff definitely gave no shits in what goes out... they suck! Never coming back. read more

Good food. Good drinks. Great music. Want to try their brunch service sometime. Their tots are made in house and super yummy.

We came back here immediately after they opened following the fire and it was not great. Everything from the food to service had taken a dive (which is understandable, due to what had happened, loosing staff etc.) But we went back recently and THEY'RE BACK ! They have added some new things to their menu such as the Brussels and a Po' boy. Their drinks are sooo good and the food is amazing, just like it was prior to renovations. The service is great, management is super friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. We did notice the prices have gone up, but that comes with changes and trying to play catchup. Other than that, 10/10 we are definitely coming back. read more

Nice bar with good food. Husband and I had the Brussel Sprouts and cauliflower wings. Both tasted great and came out in a timely manner. The staff was very attentive and nice. First time there and would definitely go again! read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Cauliflower wings and Brussel Sprouts - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Came here this morning and arrived around 11a. We were seated right away, but waited more than 15 minutes for someone to bring us water. We then waited about another 10 minutes before someone came to take our order. We did order drinks, but never received them. I ordered a Bloody Mary and my partner a cranberry juice. Our food came and still no drinks. Worst part is there were only 4 other people in here besides us totaling 3 tables. The food was good but the overall service was not what we expected with it being this slow. Kimberly was our server and she was a sweet girl, but needs a lot of improvement in multitasking. She did come back about 20 minutes after we received our food and asked if we ordered drinks, as she apparently forgot. As we were done with our food we asked her to remove the items from our bill. Our bill came and brought out our payment right away and after another 15 minutes came back to finally run our card. Even though the food was good we will probably not be returning. read more

I have been intending on going here forever! I finally got someone to go with me. Luckily, there was a space in their outdoor heated tent. There are only four tables, so we got lucky. We tried the parmesan tots and cauliflower wings appetizers. Both were yummy. My drink was also good, but could have been a little stronger for $10. Nothing fancy about it. Our server (I think her name was Anna?) was very sweet. I'm sure we will check it out again, but probably when they open back up with indoor service. read more

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Oh my! Where to brunch for a short trip in Tacoma? After looking over lots of choices, and always wanting to eat like a local, the wife spotted Dirty Oscar's. We worked up an appetite riding our e-scooters through the brisk air and were met with quizzical looks by the servers to see a couple 60-somethings roll up on them. The place has the ambiance of a beer bar (in this case a good rustic feeling spot) with a well stocked bar in the middle of the restaurant. For us though, it was about the food. Because we were trying to watch our waistlines, we shared the SMOKED ELK HASH. I hardly ever use the word - AMAZING!!! One of the best dishes EVER! Well smoked shredded Elk (a wonderful meat) with potatoes egg onion and jalapeño. Did I mention AMAZING??? Definitely a must try! read more

Went after a quick Yelp search and was not disappointed. Really good burgers and service! Atmosphere was relaxed and being a tourist the staff made us feel like we were regulars. read more

Good amazing, worth a wait. Try any item on the menu and you won't be disappointed. I always love the monte cristo... prepare for a massive Insta-worthy photo op! read more

if you are 21+ that's fine but if you only accept horizontal ids please write that somewhere, literally ANYWHERE on the website. there really shouldn't be any reason why i can get into a club with my vertical id but can't sit down for pancake here lol. we originally didn't know it was 21+ so one of us hadn't brought our id but upon knowing & smelling the food we decided to go home, grab the id & come back BUT after going through all of that the hostess proceeds to inform us that they don't accept vertical ids, she goes as far as to ask if the other waitress that previously greeted us hadn't told us (why would we have come all the way back if we knew that) so glad to see other reviews saying the quality of food has declined. our vertical ids & us really aren't missing much. read more

Always great food. Good service. This bar / restaurant serves amazing burgers and all kinds of fun food. Their breakfast is just as incredible. I have been going here for over a decade and I have yet to be disappointed. Go. Go now. Please remember to bring your patience because they are usually very busy. I can recommend any of the burgers and any of the breakfast. All top-notch. read more

In the area visiting friends and checking out places in Tacoma. When it was lunchtime, I decided to try one of the unique but popular hidden gems of the city, Dirty Oscar's Annex. Honestly, it doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's clean and much larger than it looks. The server was very nice and answered my questions. I ordered the Dead Elvis Burger with fried banana, peanut butter, bacon candy, and a fried egg. Sounds weird, but was amazing! I also ordered the Parmesan tater tots. I really hate tater tots but these are like no other I've ever had before! First, it's a GIANT order of tater tots! Then they add Parmesan cheese in them and serve them with sun-dried tomato ranch dressing. And because the place is known for their moonshine, I'm tried a flight of 4: apple pie, cat daddy, peach & blueberry. The apple pie shine is so smooth and tastes just like apple pie. My favorite was the cat daddy, though. I couldn't identify the cat daddy flavor at first and had to ask, but it's really really good. I highly recommend it. This is a definite place to try. read more

While visiting Tacoma Washington I found one of the greatest breakfast places that I've been to in a long time. It's street parking only but once we got in we were immediately greeted and told we'd have to wait 20 minutes because the place was poppin! Once we were seated it was clear the reason this place is so busy is obviously delicious food fast service and incredibly friendly staff. As soon as I saw the waffle Montecristo I had to have it bacon stuffed waffles with eggs with fresh berries and a Friday gone top covered in syrup says oh my God I don't even have to die to go to heaven! I wished I could've sampled more but I'm providing pictures of the menu they kept it down we didn't even have to wait 15 minutes to get our food and our server was top notch morning fun!! Great dude!! Seriously every parent I'll gain from this experience I want to hold onto just so I can remember how good it tasted! read more

My boss's are huge Diners Dives and Drive-in fans so I found this place to be our first meal after landing at SEATAC. During the shuttle from the airport to the car rental facility I was telling my boss about it, and a gal on the shuttle interrupted us telling us its a great place and to do the parmesan tots that I had read about. This gave me hope. The location of the establishment is in a blue collar part of Tacoma that looks a bit rough, but since its Washington everyone is still friendly. We walked in to a mostly empty restaurant and bar which kind of worried me, but knew to trust yelp and Guy Fierr..however you spell it. We started with the candied bacon and parmesan tots which were both incredible. I then went with a scramble for dinner which was supposed to be spicy, but wasn't really. I had to add Tobasco, but its not to say that it wasn't enjoyable as the ingredients and collection of flavor was excellent. My boss had the shimp and grits which he loved and dipping a potato in that sauce confirmed that it was delicious. Definitely check this place out, plus they have a revolving selection of local beers. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

A true local's spot. A surprisingly eccentric breakfast menu. We went in early one Saturday morning with the expectation of traditional diner dive breakfast and was surprised to see some artistic flair for food combinations. Biscuit and gravy was all I needed and it was a good bite to eat to get my day started. I plan to come back and try more things. read more

Went to Dorty Oscar at 6 pm on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was in the place and it stoll took 5minutes before anyone acknowledged us and sat us. Place an order ...15 minutes later they came to tell me they were out of steak. Took them that long to figure it out. Orderd my favortie thing on their menu the tot dunkers....wtf? In stead of being the wonderful hand made tots full of awesome cheesesyness they were NASTY! First they served them to me burnt and served them anyway. Then instead of shredded potatoes and cheese they were made from what tasted like instant potatoes with cheese flavoring. The gravy was cold with a flim on the top. I sent them back and just drank watter. No manger came and apploigized. Our original server just disappeared. Dirty Oscar used to be amazing with outsyanding service. Now I wouldn't go back if you paid me. Did they change hand and the recipies or just the recipes. Which ever...I would highly recommend you eat any where else. So sad how bad it has gotten......used to be our favorite place. No more. Do your self a favor and pass on goong here. read more

I made a reservation for Thanksgiving Day which their website allowed me to do. They even sent a confirmation email the day before and the morning of as a reminder. So we were surprised to to find the restaurant completely closed when we arrived. I reached out twice to inquire how this happened via email and never received a response. read more

I just moved within walking distance to this place and am in the process of getting to know the bars and eateries up and down 6th Ave. Dirty Oscar's Annex is a bar, that is the atmosphere. So, expect a variety of loud music, louder conversations, and an open seating area. I ordered the Pomegranate Mule to drink. It was so good I ordered a second before I was finished with the first! To eat, I ordered the Shrimp and Grits. It did take some time to get to me, but let me tell you - it was worth the wait! This might be the best Shrimp and Grits I've had on this coast! You would never look at the exterior of this place and think, "flavor," but flavor is exactly what I found! I will certainly be back! read more

So disappointed. The only thing that was decent were the handmade tots. The gravy was sub par and under seasoned. The biscuit- dry. The crabcake was mushy and bland. The hollandaise- flat, the cheesy grits- bland. The coleslaw- limp. The verde Benedict was just awful. I dont know what happened to this place but it's on the "never again"list for our family read more

I ordered the Colonel's Hash and it was out of this world! Love every bit of it - the chicken, sauce, potatoes, green onions, etc. Usually I add more sauce to whatever I'm eating but no need for this dish, good as is! The chicken was super crispy and the gravy was super savory. This place is open during COVID times for dine-in and the service is awesome. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

They have good food, I just love there hospitality, there's so much ambiance, totally coming back

Daughter took me here ... it was good ... I recommend it. The name says it all. Food was well prepared, service was responsive and timely. Server was knowledgeable and helpful when decisions were lacking. read more

The food was great! The wait to get in was a bit long but I think worth it. Our waitress didn't linger too much but checked in occasionally. The overall dinning experience was nice not too loud. read more

Dirty Oscar's Annex - Candied back, pancake, and side of potatoes - Pubs Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The candy bacon was delicious! Butternut squash salad had really good flavors but some of the arugula was moldy and yellow- kitchen should have had better quality control Tri tip beef sandwich- beef was tender but those weren't caramelized onions on the sandwich as the menu claimed It wasn't busy when we arrived at 6:30 pm for dinner but service was slow- waitress never came back to check on us so my husband drank my water read more

Not our style - tried several things over three visits. Kept trying because of all the reviews