Glad a friend suggested to eat here! Food was phenomenal, youll have to try the mac and cheese with…read morefried chicken. My server Sierra suggested it along with a pinapple upside down mocktail. Both were delicious. She was so helpful and kind. I will definitely be back.

Service and especially Cierria was friendly, polite and attentive to our needs. Cierra went out of…read moreher way to make sure we had an excellent experience.

Yummy food. Everything was cooked our liking. Our waitress Angela was a beam of sunshine. So sweet…read moreand friendly! Restaurant was full but clean and have a really nice vibe. Will be back again soon!

I'm writing to share a disappointing experience that has made me seriously reconsider returning…read more Our group of six came in to enjoy dinner and drinks and watch the College Basketball National Championship--one of the biggest sporting events of the year. After initially having to request from the manager to ask have the game be put on, it was eventually shown. However, with about 15 minutes left in the game, the manager abruptly switched the main big screen to a Seattle Mariners regular-season game. This happened multiple times and was confusing and frustrating to everyone in the bar. At one point, the decision was put to a public "vote," which created an uncomfortable atmosphere and even led to conflict between guests. Prioritizing an early-season baseball game over a national championship in a sports bar setting was baffling. After the Mariners game ended, the manager was nowhere to be found and the staff were unable to switch the Big Screen back as this was a "Management decision". Eventually a Pottery show came on the big screen and Guests--including our group--were left turning around to watch smaller TVs across the room just to finish the game. Consequently , we--and others--closed out tabs and left out of frustration. Customers gathered outside the restaurant and couldn't believe this had happened. This experience showed a clear lack of leadership and awareness of what customers expect in a sports bar environment. If you're looking for a reliable place to watch major sporting events, I would strongly caution against this location. I hope this feedback leads to meaningful changes, because right now, the customer experience--especially during marquee sporting events--is being overlooked at this Lacey Ram location.

25+years ago I had my first ballpark hotdog and it was amazing. I've been futilely chasing that…read morehigh, until today. The jalapeño dog was fantastic! We also had the Tokyo and the nori fries. The Tokyo burger was also very good. Such a unique place. Will definitely be back

I finally got to try Katsu Burger with my son earlier this week (weekday afternoon), and I can…read moreconfidently say it lived up to the hype! When I initially walked in, it wasn't too busy, but it filled up quickly while I was still figuring out how to order. They use a kiosk system where you choose dine-in or takeout, and it's nicr that each menu item had photos and ingredient descriptions so it made it way easier to decide, especially for our first visit. The space itself is small and quaint with a couple tables, but full of lovely art. There's lots of cute anime and Japanese-themed decor, including figurines, plushies, and artwork, giving the place such a cozy, cutesy aesthetic. I also noticed they might be hiring, based on the sign at the entrance. I came here because my cousin-in-law (who lives in upper Washington) mentioned the place, and I needed a redemption meal after being disappointed by another chicken spot recently. Katsu Burger definitely delivered! The burgers here aren't your typical American-style burgers. They don't taste as greasy and sub cabbage instead of lettuce, similar to garnish for a tonkatsu plate. And surprisingly, the photos on the kiosk actually match what you get (no false advertising here!). The employee behind the counter was super kind and helped guide us through the ordering process. I don't think they take cash so maybe that's why orders are placed through the kiosk. For food: My son ordered the Tokyo Tower burger as-is, and I tried the Umami Burger with light cabbage (not a huge fan of crunchy water veggies like lettuce/cabbage/etc.). Both were AMAZING. I have heard of tonkatsu but I had no idea what beef katsu was before this. Thought it was just a regular beef patty, but wow.. it was crispy, flavorful, and just overall delicious. We ordered takeout and didn't even get home for about 30 minutes, but the food was still warm enough to enjoy without reheating. Portion-wise, my burger was perfect: filling but manageable (i think i made the right choice with light cabbage). My son's Tokyo Tower was massive (almost too big for him to handle xD), but we both agreed everything tasted incredible. I was tempted to try a bento box, but I knew I wouldn't finish it if I was already ordering a katsu burger. Next time though! My son already has his eye on the enormous Mt. Fuji burger, so we'll definitely be back. Parking is decent, though it can get busy during the day since it's near a gym and other businesses. Overall, if you're in the Lacey area, you HAVE to try this Katsu Burger at least once. It looks like they have about 8 other locations too in the other towns so if you're not in Lacey, there still might be one nearby you. The burgers are absolutely the star of the show :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit!

My friend and I arrived close to 11am and were seated right away. I'd ordered the mini volcano…read morewhich was 2 large pancakes, 1 egg, 1 slice of bacon, 1 sausage. The pancakes were huge and sweet , I took more than half home, it heated up well. Coffee was good, waitress kept our mugs full. All in all it was pretty good. I'm so happy there's another diner in town. 5 stars is a bit too high but 4 is a bit too small. I'll be back to try other menu items.

I had never actually eaten inside a Black Bear Diner before, even though I've heard people rave…read moreabout it for years. The only other time I tried it was for takeout from a location in California, and honestly it was pretty underwhelming. After moving to Washington, though, I figured I'd give the Olympia location a fair shot and try it as a sit-down breakfast spot, though they do offer breakfast/lunch all day. My husband and I came by for a little breakfast date around 9 a.m. It wasn't busy yet, but the parking lot was starting to fill up and it looked like the morning rush was on its way. One thing I did notice right away is that the parking lot feels a bit compact when it starts getting busy, so it's probably a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings when pulling in or backing out. We were seated right away with no wait, although it did take a couple minutes for someone to bring us the paper menus. I will say the menu design was cute -- it's styled like a newspaper. I also liked the aesthetic of the restaurant itself. There were bear decorations and forest-themed designs throughout the place that gave it a rustic, oaky cabin-type vibe, which fit the theme really well. Once we decided what we wanted, our server (I believe her name was Amy) came over. She was an older lady and seemed nice enough throughout the meal. I ordered what I think was the Big Grizzly breakfast, which was about $20. It came with three eggs (I chose sunny side up), sausage, bacon, one side, sweet cream pancakes, and a country ham steak. Since I'm not a big pancake person, I substituted the pancakes for a Belgian waffle instead. The food itself tasted good, but I'll admit I expected the portions to be bigger for the price since I had heard Black Bear Diner was known for huge breakfasts, but they were more moderate than I anticipated. The country ham steak in particular surprised me because it was just a small square piece rather than a larger cut. Maybe that's how it's normally served and I just didn't notice on the menu, but it was a little disappointing considering the price point. One small mix-up happened when our food arrived -- the server accidentally swapped my plate with my husband's. We didn't say anything about it since she was very friendly and it wasn't a big deal to us; she realized later when she stopped by for refills and apologized. My husband ordered a burger (I can't remember which one), and he said it tasted okay. Nothing amazing, but not bad either. It was decent enough for him to finish his meal. I did like that they offered bottomless soda refills, which was nice since I could steal sips from my husband's Pepsi lol. I also liked that there were options for some pepper sauces and condiments already on the table, which made it easy to customize my food without having to request it from my server. Before we left I stopped by the restroom, which could have used a little more attention. The stall I used didn't have a toilet paper holder at all, so the roll was just sitting on the floor. That felt a little unsanitary, but I made do. When the bill came, we were told that card payments are handled at the table, while cash payments have to be taken up to the front register. I paid with card and Amy came back to run it for us without any issue. Including a 20% tip we chose to add, our bill totaled out to $57.71 for our food and one soda, yikes. By the time we were leaving, several families had gathered at the entrance waiting for tables, so it definitely seems like this place gets busy as the morning goes on, probably closer to the brunch crowd around 10 or 11. Overall, the experience was just okay for me. The food tasted fine and the service was friendly, but the portion sizes didn't quite match the price in my opinion. It's a decent breakfast option in the area, but personally I think I might just stick with IHOP next time when it comes to chain breakfast spots.

All the Meh you could ask for. Standard low rent bar with average beer selection and mixed drinks…read moreas long as they have 2 or less ingredients. We ordered a burger and the taco special. It was OK but nothing that would mage you want to go back unless it's just the nearest beer tap to your house.

Pretty much your standard local tavern with a clear emphasis on pool tables and those who like…read morethem. Comfy in a threadbare sort of way, we enjoyed a couple of fairly average burgers with fries as well as two tasty pints of beer, served by a friendly bartender who was kept very busy by an active clientele, at least half of whom were clearly regulars. Overall, nothing special or outstanding but, if you're thirsty and happen to stop by, you'll likely appreciate hanging with the locals for an hour or two. And, in a world of corporate-owned bars, it's nice to support a place that's still independent and has been around for decades.

Este lugar está de lujo! Cada vez que traigo antojo de comida mexicana me lanzo para el Port Tacos…read moreTruck. The service is great the young couple who run this place are super friendly and make you feel like familia. The atmosphere is pretty chill and the margaritas and micheladas will have you even more relaxed. I love how they incorporated the truck inside a building that's pretty creative, great job guys! Can't wait to come back

I'm kind of bummed to not give a 5 star review. :( The…read morestaff are great and most of the food is crazy delicious. Unfortunately, it's also wicked expensive and I've been charged twice for drinks I didn't order or didn't receive. I've had the guac (delicious), wagon wheels and hot sauce they give you in place of chips amd salsa (yum!), dry rub enchiladas (Adobo chicken leg is no longer an optional add!), the chili Verde (best you'll ever have), and the wet burrito with carnitas (one of the best!). The only thing I've had here that was not good was the queso... why did it taste like peanut butter??? So weird. Drinks are expensive and not super strong. The Paloma hit the spot though. If you're a wine girly, don't even bother. It tasted old. They don't give you a paper receipt. They either just loudly announce your total (awkward if you're on a date) or read out everything super fast and then take your card. So twice I've been charged for drinks I didn't even get. Not cool. So if you hear better than I do or are willing to fight for the card reader, I highly recommend visiting this cool little spot. :)

This spot is another one of our go-tos for breakfast and brunch in the area. We stopped by again on…read moreEaster, and even though they were just starting to get busy, the staff stayed on top of everything and checked in on us often. The food is constantly great, and the portion sizes are amazing for the price. My boyfriend always orders the county fried steak with white toast-he won't switch it up because it's always a hit. I tried they special this time, the smoked salmon Benedict with a side of avocados, and it was super flavorful. The staff is always welcoming, the restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is comfortable. If they get busy, just be patient. We'll continue to come back!

Somewhat unique offerings as well as the standards. Everything I've had there has been very good…read more Check their hours before going they have changed a bit. Today I had a really great Bacon Cheeseburger.

Came here for a private work dinner and we were given a separate room for our group, which made the…read moreexperience feel really special. The service was very attentive, and I loved the ambiance--private, cozy, and honestly a perfect spot for a romantic date night. I started with the Caesar salad, which was perfectly dressed with nice, crunchy croutons. For my main, I had the steak--cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and very tender, served with veggies and potatoes. To finish, I took home a panna cotta. It wasn't my favorite (mostly due to the texture), but that's more of a personal preference--I'm sure their other desserts would have been a hit. Overall, 10/10--would definitely recommend, and I'm hoping to come back soon with my spouse!

Pros: The service from the moment we walked in to us leaving. Our server was excellent and…read moreattentive. The food (crab cakes 3.5 stars; lobster bisque 5 stars; lobster risotto 4.5 stars; crème brûlée 4.5 stars) was delicious. (The ribeye was 4 out of 5 stars btw) Cons: I really have to knit pick and the only thing I can think of was, I kind of wish we sat at a better spot. I would recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. It is pricey but the food and service makes up for it.

This place was such a cool find! We came here to celebrate one of my kid's friend's birthdays and…read morethey all had such a blast. Perfect for all ages really, but our crew of ages 5+ loved it and we could've stayed much longer than we did. When we parked we didn't expect this place to be so big but it's absolutely massive. They have a full bar, a restaurant space, the arcade area, axe throwing lanes, and even party rooms. It's huge! There's a tonnnn of games to choose from. Modern day ones, old arcade machines, claw machines, you name it! My son who is the gamer of the family was in heaven here. We ended up grabbing a couple drinks from the bar and it was so cool! They have fun themed cocktails plus a you-pour-it tap wall. And they have a ROBOT BARTENDER! I got a drink made by the robot and it was pretty good albeit very sweet. I got the Princess Peach one. My husband used the you-pour-it wall for cider and they had awesome local selections. We ended up eating at the restaurant too and their menu is pretty extensive! We got a couple different types of pizzas and for an arcade, it was pretty dang solid. We got a chicken pesto pizza as well as a cheese pizza. The kids loved their cheese pizza (hard to mess that up) and we scarfed down the chicken pesto! Also, did I mention your food is also delivered by robots?! Such a fun touch for the kids! They also have tables with game consoles and tvs on the wall which is a great way to keep hungry kiddos distracted. Definitely suggest checking this spot out, with or without the kids!

It was a fun stroll through to kill an hour. Was busy but didn't feel too crowded. A number of…read moregames were broken and didn't have out of order signs. Most were fine though. Lots of pinball. You add money to a plastic playing card and then scan the readers at games you want to play. Just like the casino. Where you try to do the math in your head.. how much is 20 points costing me? We were excited to try out the robot bartender. It made us giggle, but mostly just a novelty. The robots make limited drinks, the drinks are pretty sugary, and a real person still finishes it off. So honestly, do it once for kicks, then switch back to the actual bartenders to get a drink you want. It's just kind of for show. Did not try the pizza or any food.