Just came by today for my birthday while family was in town. We all loved the overall charm of the…read moregrounds (there's a garden, playground, greenhouse, cafe, and venue here too). There's ample parking that's paved or across the street on gravel. The food looked amazing in photos, but I wouldn't say it was as good as it looked or sounded in descriptions. It was generally very tasty, but everything felt like it was missing just one ingredient that would make it better. It could be that I'm just more used to ethnic flavors and these were just not quite hitting the mark. For example the stratciatella was good, but if the whipped ricotta was a little more fluffy and there was some extra black pepper or lemon added it would have been perfect. The pork belly was a little dry and not worth the price for just three pieces. The thick cut truffle fries were very good however. We also tried the bucatini and it was nice but still I wanted a little more kick. It has spice but just needs a little something to punch it up. The steak sandwich two of the three of us sharing a meal loved and I'd say was the best thing we ate. The service staff was kind, considerate and gave us time and made sure our drinks were filled. There are still a lot of dishes I'd like to try and since I loved the area, it would be worth coming back again.

I was incredibly excited to try this farm-to-table restaurant. It's close to home, and a coworker…read morehad raved about it, so our expectations were high. We joined the online waitlist at 1:00 PM on a Sunday. While we were seated fairly quickly, we still had to wait in a long line just to speak with the host to check in. The restaurant was completely packed well past 2:00 PM. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once we sat down. It took forever just to place our order. Our chowder arrived about 10 minutes later, but it tasted like it came straight out of a can, and the accompanying dinner roll was completely flavorless and factory-made. Since we were hungry, we ate it quickly anyway. It took 45 minutes for our entrees--a Country Fried Steak and a California Benedict--to arrive. By 3:00 PM, we were famished, which made it all the more disappointing to discover our food was cold, soggy, and hard. The cubed fries, scrambled eggs, and English muffin tasted like they had been sitting on a counter for 20 minutes before being brought to our table. For a restaurant advertising a "farm-to-table" concept, the eggs, salad, croutons, and muffin felt entirely mass-produced. The service was equally disappointing; our server never returned to refill our water. While the atmosphere is nice and the space is large enough to fit over 100 people, they seemed severely understaffed. The host stand was backed up, it took too long to order, and the kitchen was clearly overwhelmed. For $23 a plate, I expect significantly better quality in both the food and the service.

Charlie's seems like a decent example of a traditional American restaurant…read more Based purely on the food, it's definitely more of a three-star place: the waffles are fine tasting but not crispy, the syrup is the really thick corn-syrupy type, the butter is not cold so easy to spread, the sausages and eggs are just... you've had them before, for better and worse. The bacon was a bit floppy which I think is a bit of a "your mileage may vary" sort of thing, but the one stand-out was the gravy on the biscuits. It was really unusually herby in a way I liked but my wife didn't; she wanted more sausage in the gravy. Still, on all points better than if you were to go to a Denny's or iHop or something. In the end it was fine, but nothing to recommend for or against on the food side. However, the atmosphere was eclectic and different, the tables and everything were comfortable, in good shape, and clean, and most of all, the server was good at her job. It made us for welcome and at home, so it was a pleasant visit.

Cute interior. Friendly, efficient staff. Full bar plus wide array if by the glass wine options…read more Terrific menu. Wonderful seasonal menus. (The shepherd pie was fabulous!) Reasonable prices. What's not to love? It's official - I'm about to commit myself as a Charlie's regular!

We went for trivia night and had a fun time! Good variety of craft beer and cider, and a simple…read morefood menu. The staff and fellow patrons were kind and it was fun to have some friendly competition. We'll likely return and bring friends next time since we had a good experience and there is a selection of games to play.

We had been to CaskCades a few times and have enjoyed it each time. The staff is great, helpful…read morewhen explaining the selection of their many beer options. They have a very easy and a basic menu and it's great. They offer several board games to play while you eat but also have things like pinball etc.. Great place!

The young hostess was extremely helpful and attentive. Manager is extremely sweet. I will say some…read morefood is sometimes a little bit over seasoned or not seasoned enough but overall a great experience and great ambiance.

Dark moody but comfortable setting. Friendly helpful staff. They didn't seem to rush us at all even…read morethough is was a Friday night. I got the short rib beef ragu. Can I tell you, do not sleep on this! So flavorful and balanced acid but creamy and the short ribs are so tender. Pasta was tender, but toothy. I want to back already and haven't even eaten my leftovers yet!

Wow. Excellent menu, superior service and outstanding food. You can't go wrong here. We are we…read moremarking this as a favorite!

They really outdid themselves this time. The chicken gumbo? Absolutely incredible--rich, flavorful,…read moreand exactly what you want. The shrimp Cajun Caesar salad was just as good... I was hooked from the first bite. And the Hurricanes? Of course they were dangerously good--no surprise there. Natalie, my waitress, was fantastic--attentive, fun, and just made the whole experience even better. I'm so glad they've added more staff because the vibe felt smoother all around. This was actually my first time coming in on a Friday evening, and wow... live music, great energy, and the owner making his rounds, chatting with everyone--he's awesome, by the way. You can tell he really cares about the place and the people in it. Safe to say, I'll definitely be making Friday nights a regular thing. Can't wait to be back.

Really good food!…read more Friendly & nice! 10/10 Ambiance was really nice and inviting. Come try for yourself and see :)

Came to The Forum for a casual daytime meeting on a weekday, so I was lucky enough to be one of the…read morefew diners in the restaurant. Service was great and very quick, too! I've always been curious about this spot with it being right along the downtown strip, so I was glad to have finally had an excuse to check them out. The vibes here are laidback and just my type. Not quite a dive bar, but also not stuffy and upscale. A fine neutral. Loved the aesthetic with all the wood and low lighting too! Came here during lunchtime and their menu has a lot of tasty sounding options. I ended up going with a Club sandwich sans tomato with a side salad. When the food came out I was shocked - the sandwich is a hefty serving and cut in half, and I was only able to finish one half! The side salad... That thing was an ENTREE size! Portions here go crazy. The sandwich was delicious. Lightly toasted bread but not so much that it was cutting up my mouth. All ingredients tasted fresh. The side salad was also great! Overall a perfect sunny day lunch. Would definitely come back to explore more of the menu!

I got the Italian with fries. Loved the sandwich. It was stacked with meats and veggies. The…read morevinegar gave it a nice little acid hit making the sandwich seem more fresh. The fries were good but not the type of fries I prefer. There is a charge for dipping sauces that are not ketchup. Service was great. There seemed to only be one person working the front and she was super.

After the Puyallup Farmers Market nearby, my husband and I wanted to find a dine-in spot to have a…read morequick lunch with our son. West Pioneer Grill was walking distance and one that we haven't visited before, so we decided to give it a try. We clearly made it before the market rush because there were a good amount of tables open and we were seated immediately - 10 minutes later the place was nearly full. Definitely casual vibes here but that's what we were looking for. Our server, Jesse (easy to remember because that's my husband's name LOL), was great and we didn't have too long of a wait for anything. Limited selection of alcoholic beverages. I got a bottled Space Dust and my husband is a cider drinker but they didn't have any, so he also went with a beer. They do also have some liquor options. If you're a milkshake fanatic, we saw a milkshake menu that had to have at least 30 options on it! We weren't starving so we decided to split the fish tacos and it was the perfect amount. The tacos were good and were a generous size. We loved the sauce that they had it topped with, definitely pulled the entire dish together. Our son got some chicken strips and naturally, he loved them. We tried them and they were good - plus the ranch they have is BOMB. Very dilly, and really good! I think the only negative thing I really noticed was that the restaurant didn't feel the cleanest (observations from bathroom + flies) but could just have been an off day. Glad we checked out this spot and would definitely come back in the future for their extensive milkshake options!

The food was delicious. The burger was cooked to perfection and the fries are the best kind. I came…read morein with a group of 20 and the food was out quickly. They did not make us wait and they got all the orders right. The restaurant feels like a homey small restaurant with great vibes and good music playing at a not too loud volume. Overall a great place and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Good food and nice staff! Love that it's a local burger joint too. Will come back soon!read more