Opening night! Decided it was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. Performers are absolutely amazing. Cannot say enough. They were full of energy and so much talent! They just go go go, and i love that they have 3 performers to rotate out and keep the show from stopping. My girlfriend requested a birthday song for me and I had to go up on stage for it. Funny and raunchy, but not too over the top. Although I did threaten to kill her anyways. ;) The reason I rated 4 stars was for service. Actually, I'd knock them to a 2 if i were reviewing service alone. I realize it was opening night, but service was so incredibly slow. Also, come on guys. If you see a few ladies coming up to the door, open it up. Welcome us. Three men checking ID and not a single one opened the door for any of us. This was actually a topic of conversation at our table. It made that much of an impression. Kinda wish there was a dance floor, but i think they could easily remedy that by pushing back a few tables. Seems like we weren't the only ones thinking that either. Most people were dancing in their seats or in the aisles. Be aware that there's no food! We started starving and that's what finally drew me out the door. I read on Seattle reviews something about them allowing food in?? I'm not sure about that, but it would be awesome if that's true. I can always ask next time! Overall, I will be back without a doubt. I love piano bars, and I'm so glad to have one in the area! I was never a fan of Chopstix, I never felt the pep and excitement. Tonight, you could tell the performers love what they do. read more

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Had a great first time here! $5 cover charge, which I thought was pretty decent for a weekend night! We reserved a table ahead of time and got seated very quickly in the bar area, which was nice because we could walk over and get drinks with no problems. The show itself was SO amazing! We went to see the Dueling Piano's. They controlled the energy of the room and I ended up losing my voice by the end of the night because I was singing along to everything. The two performers (they switched out a lot throughout the whole show, which was fine!) played off each other well. You have to pay for song requests, which we didn't do. I didn't buy any drinks, so all I spent that night was $5 for a fantastic show and a great time with friends. I would reserve your table ahead of time because the standing room fills up really quickly. I'll be back again, and hopefully soon to see another show!! read more

To be honest, this is a biased and discriminatory piano bar. The music is fun and the drinks are descent but if your a male, you'd better sit down on your hands and just pay for the drinks. My wife thought the music was fun and wanted to dance but I was literally instructed by the bouncers (who also snubbed other male patrons) to go sit down. I wasn't drunk or rambunctious and I hadn't even stepped 2 feet away from my seat. I actually felt discriminated. The only male that was allowed to dance was a male of same gender attraction that one of the piano players kept winking at and gave the bouncers the "ok" to let him meander. I'll pass on this bar and spend it at other establishments. Odd experience. read more

My wife loves piano bars, so when she found out one was opening a few blocks away from our home, I knew we were going to go. I am so glad we did. The three piano players we saw on Friday the 21st were all talented. But the 2 dudes rocked like I've never seen before. I mean, on top of the rock ballad classics, they did some Eminem, Dr. Dre, and were all out in the audience. One of the guys covered ACDC's Thunderstruck. Yeah. Thunderstruck on the piano. It was loud, it was fun, it was funny, and if you're a single guy, I feel obligated to tell you that the audience was 75% female. Hard to beat. read more

Had a blast last Thursday for ladies night! We made a Rez online for our rather large group. The bartender was hilarious and really cool! The drinks were happy hour pricing for ladies, and they were all really tasty! The dueling pianos were fantastic! Lots of fun, and funny guys too. Everyone had a great time. read more

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This place is a gem. The pianists are so funny and talented, which makes for an awesome vibe at the bar. The cocktails were nothing to write home about, but if you're just drinking beer or something simple there's nothing to complain about. Tip: If you really want them to play a specific song, wait until the end of the night when requests become much cheaper ;) read more

Wow! What a great time, these guys are TALENTED. A fun way to spend the evening, waitress was very attentive to our table and the music, WOW. They literally play anything, I was blown away when they got a request for Dr. Dre and was able to kill it. They also brought out an electric guitar when they covered Journey --- bonus points! Tip: Would recommend making a reservation if you're in a large group or else it's hard to find seats. It does get racy so depending on how you handle embarrassment, may not want to submit a bday song request. read more

What a treat. If you gave t been it's a blast. All the music you love great drinks and lots of fun

What a fun place! I def had a blast at this place. It's nice to go to a bar that has more than just loud music and awkward social encounters with the more drunk individuals. It is very engaging and so much fun to be a part of. Ive danced, laughed and had some good drinks...what else could you possibly need? seating can be tight and they do have a cover but its worth it. read more

I am sure this place is loads of fun to actually go to. I really hate giving bad reviews but this just stuck with me. I have been trying to make a reservation for MONTHS here to my sisters birthday party for a group of 16+ people. The only option available was to do this online, which is convenient and all but I called 3 or 4 times and left a VM each time, at lest once a week for weeks and NEVER ONCE did I receive a call back!! So I resorted to making the reservation online (which also included a note asking for a call back due to questions i had) in which i received an email back with very general info on any reservation (when to show up etc.. ) Still i received no call. Due to lack of ANY type of contact back regarding any concerns or questions i had for the reservation, we now have canceled our reservation and decided to go elsewhere. read more

Great atmosphere on a Friday or Saturday evening. Friday's are a little quieter than Saturday's. If you're a little tired of the typical club scene come here. The pianists are super funny and entertaining. You don't have to spend a lot to have a great time here, can usually count on the drunkies to blow all their money fighting over which song they should play/sing. The staff, security/wait staff, are friendly and also promote the energetic vibe of the evening...dancing & interacting with everyone. If you happen to have Hali as your waitress/bartender, you'll be in great hands all night. She is awesome! One gripe I have is that they serve drinks in plastic glassware. Doesn't keep the drinks cool for long, but I guess it saves from be broken on the floor. Come dressed to how ever comfortable you want to be. From flip flops and shorts to suit and tie. read more

Really fun Piano bar. They had a good bourbon selection. Prices were a little high but it is worth it. Thursday nights is free entry, Friday was 5 bucks. Check it out it's fun read more

This place was SO fun!!! Definitely go as a group - and go EARLY. When we left it was packed. Kit is amazing! Drink prices are really reasonable. No food, eat first, and bring cash so you can tip the piano players and request songs. If you're a music lover - you'll absolutely enjoy yourself. Everyone sings along and when a 'dance' song is played the girls sitting by the stage often get pulled up there for an impromptu pseudo club - so dress appropriately and choose your seats carefully! read more

Keys on Main - Piano Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

100% fun entertainment, be prepared to spend quite a bit if not on drinks, then on tipping the awesome pianists/singers. They know how to provide a fun showing of either mocking the poor audience, or making sure the mood stays high energy. Highly recommend for a good time. read more

I am so dissapointed in the way Keys on Main handled my VIP RESERVATION. I paid to have our party of between 20 to 50 up by the stand, however upon entry we were told they oversold space and we....my party was inconvenient. I said wow, you just failed customer service 101. Bottom line, when you ask someone to pay for something and you do not deliver that is extremely poor customer service. Thank goodness piano players were good. I received an automated email from Keys this asking how our night was. That was at 8 am this morning. I gave them my honest feedback, so of course no response yet. Hmmm So when you have the attitude that you are the one to beat, be careful its a long fall from the top. Again, I will not go to Keys on Main again. Highly unsatisfied. read more

This place was bananas and so sooo much fun! I am fairly sure that my mouth hung open most of the night, just floored that the guys knew yet ANOTHER song by heart, and performed it so well! Really, if you're in Tacoma and have an opportunity to go here, MAKE IT HAPPEN. You will not be sorry! Zack, Luke and Ben were the best- try and find out when they're scheduled next! If we had a place like this back home I would be there every weekend! (*as a side note I should say that the mixed drinks listed on the menu are not great...just made from mixers and sweet junk...but that's not why you should go. Go for the music! The musicians are mind blowing and such hams. SO fun!*) read more

A great place to go for date night, birthday, celebration event or something to do for the evening! A mix between comedy, music and great drinks is what this place is about! The only downside is the crowds can be unpredictable so make sure to make a reservation or show up early! read more

I've never had a bad time here. The piano players are knowledgeable and really bring the soul to your request. A little pricey for drinks but that's expected. 5-10$ cover and well worth it read more

We had a great time here! The piano players were amazing! If I could change one thing, I would say put the piano players in the middle so people would be able to be all the way around them! I think this would add a lot more excitement and interaction! Good fun though regardless. read more

Keys on Main - Piano Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This is a piano bar where people request songs for the pianists to play and put money on it to determine what order it is played. So the more money you put on the song, the more likely it will be played next. We had a good time on a Friday night. The cover was $5 a person and they played a good mix of songs. But there were a decent amount of country songs. It really depends on the crowd. I think there were also two bachelorette parties that night. It was a good time and I'll definitely be back. read more

Keys on Main - Piano Bars Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Drink service sucks. Pre party if you can. Plan on going when Aaron is performing because he is amazingly talented. Seriously. He should have a one man show and charge $50 cover, all proceeds to him. He's INCREDIBLE. No joke. Luke is adorable, talented, and hilarious as well. Something about his smile makes me want to take him home to my mother. Still - I recommend going when Luke or Aaron are playing. Call ahead. read more

The drink were ok nothing special, we arrived at 8:30 and waited for a table for only 10 minutes it was great service. Tikka was our waitress super sweet girl and kept our drinks flowing even when it got super busy. Just wish they had food it was an in convince to find food at the local eatery, and when we thought they delivered but they did not. All in all we go back just make sure we eat dinner before getting to the bar. read more

I love this place!! I always have a really great time, and it makes me sad to see other negative review. They are a piano bar that works on a monetary system. You request a song and depending on how much you give them determines when your song is paid. When I pay $5 it takes some time to hear my song, but that's the game. It's actually really fun! I love slamming down a few extra dollars that the crowd helped get together to stop hearing a song. The pianists are awesome and I love that you can check online to see the schedule. This lets you know when to come in to either see the other pianists that they offer OR you can go when your favorite is playing. They are so SUPER knowledgeable and can play anything. If you're wanting to go out for a girls night or just with friends, this is the place to go! I highly recommend it. In all the times Ive been, it's never been the same type of show or the same music (other than crowd favorites). You won't be sorry!!! read more

The best midnight entertainment on Pacific Ave - we had a ton of fun at this place and will be back soon. This place is closer to something you find in New Orleans (younger, but just as talented) versus something you might have seen on a Carnival Cruise. Gifted pianists and great entertainers. Besides traditional dueling ballads (think Devil went down to Georgia), we were stunned to see guitars and hear everything from Cher to Dr Dre covers. No cover, great staff, way reasonable drinks, great diverse crowd. read more

You'll be hard pressed to find quality nightlife in Tacoma, so when I heard there was a piano bar I had to check it out! $5 cover... okay, just about every bar here has a cover so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. The musicians are talented, the ambience is cute, the stage is small, and the pianists quit playing the minute the paid requests stop coming in. The bar shuts down too. Maybe it was just the night, but the crowd pretty much just sat there too. Our group is a lively bunch, but this wasn't what we expected. I've experienced piano bars all over the states, and this place is mellow like the color yellow. read more

Went to Keys on Main for the first time last night for New Years Eve. Man....those piano players are so amazingly talented!! Truly entertaining. A bit raunchy for my taste, but I am not your average bar frequenter. In fact, I think it was my first time paying for drinks at a bar in 20 years. Haha! About the drinks. I am a super lightweight and one drink usually is enough for me. But here I had two drinks at $9 each (not sure if that is normal), and didn't even have a slight buzz. I ordered a Moscow Mule and it came in a 16 oz beer glass instead of an 8-10 oz copper cup. And I don't think they doubled the shots. Anyway, next time I wouldn't pay to reserve my seat, there were plenty of open seats and I would just get a glass of wine instead of a mixed drink. All in all...the entertainment is really what we came for and it was excellent. read more

Me & my man first time at this spot. The live music was awesome. The staff's was very friendly & the spot was very clean I luv it

This was my first time at a piano bar, and I was just amazed at how talented the pianists were! I mean they were really GOOD!! They sang a variety of songs and came up with some really funny dirty songs for the birthday girls and guys. Too bad I don't live here. Now I gotta find a nice piano bar in Southern California and I have high expectations thanks to keys on main! read more

LOUD. Obnoxiously loud and I'm in my 20s. Not enough in this warehouse feel bar to absorb the sound. Singers sound good and would sound better if turned down. I rolled my napkin to make earplugs. This allowed me to hangout for awhile. Drinks are $9 each including shots. I don't know why the drinks are costly, because they aren't buying more decor or more plastic tables. read more

One of my favorite places around. I visited keys on main first in August when I visited my best friend. She asked me to come to a dualing piano bar, to which I rolled my eyes. I wanted to have fun! This sounded drab. But I am so glad we went because it was hysterical! Now that I live in the area, I brought my husband for the first time last weekend. The pianists are hysterical, finding ways to embrace the crowd so it's more than just playing requests. I sang, I danced, I laughed hysterically. They are all great sports there, because I'm sure playing Toxic just makes their souls bleed. The talent is extraordinary and this place is definetely somewhere to check out! Oh and the drinks are fair priced in my opinion :) read more

I was there last Thursday with a group celebrating one of my girlfriend's birthday. We were often requesting songs with minimum $5 tips to be played by the duet pianists. One of my girlfriends even bought the two pianists a shot each of Jameson. We were all having a good time until we started noticing it was taking time for our songs to play and instead the songs requested by a group at another table were taking precedence. I asked the long haired pianist why our songs were not being played and it seemed they were only playing the requests made by the group at the other table. The rude pianists said "well maybe because their tip is $10 to our $5". We may have only been giving $5 tips with requests but they were multiple. I'm almost certain that our group tipped at least $100 if not more. I was shocked and stepped outside and when I came back in, he didn't even apologize for being rude. Although I know some customers may tip in the $20s or $50s, there are no signs that says it is mandatory to tip. No signs that says the tip must be a minimum or maximum amount. A tip is for gratitude, not an expectation. I liked everything about Keys on Main, including the atmosphere. But giving a horrible review to the long haired pianist -- It's a boo for him from me. Didn't get his name but he performed the night of November 17th. read more

I like this place for the music. It was entertaining and the musicians were great! The drinks, however, weren't that great and seemed pricey for what you got. They tasted pretty watered down and it took 15+ minutes to come to the table. I would suggest coming here for the entertainment. read more

I came here for a bachelorette party and had a great time! They really put on a good show! I used to work next to the dueling piano bar in Las Vegas (NY, NY casino), Keys on Main was just like it! We were seated in the vip area that our group paid extra for. The cocktail waitresses was not fast by any means. She came back THREE times without a bud light that was ordered. It must have taken 45 minutes to get that bud light bottle. So I'd say great show but slow service in vip area. The bar service was fine though the couple of times I went there for drinks. read more

Went here on a Friday night. Everything was repetitive and underwhelming. Whenever you request a song that may not be mainstream (I. E. Living a Prayer, Don't Stop Believing) there was an immediate eye roll. In all honesty, the music was sub par and the service was mediocre at best (as in non-existent, our table was not waited on once and we had to get our drinks at the bar.) read more

On Thursday 3/2 my boyfriend made reservations for Saturday 3/4, VIP seating which cost $10 which was paid at the time of making the reservation. He got a confirmation email and all. When we arrive they cannot find our reservation. We show them the confirmation email and the best they can do is refund our VIP seating charge. They then tell us we can stand at the bar and we might get a seat once the music starts. My boyfriend made this reservation because I'm 8 months pregnant and I wanted a fun night out before we take on the responsibility of our first child. I have been to other Keys on Main locations and had the best of time however, this time sucked. read more

Fun as hell! They take requests and they get people dancing up on stage. Best Friday night in a long time!!

Hands down my favorite place to go. Love the music and personalities of musicians. Drinks are a little on the high side....

Ohmigosh!!! Just got home, Such a fun time here!!! It had been years since I'd seen duelling pianos!!! How Fun!!! It was busy, but the drinks flowed consistently and were taaasty!!! Can't wait to hit the Keys on Main again!!! read more

I've been here twice once for a bachelorette party and once for a birthday party. Both times were really fun would recommend this place great for all age groups. read more

The best place in tacoma. I had so much fun with my friends. If you are visiting or living in this area, you have to go!