Tibbitts @ Fern Hill is a spot that I've had on my list for brunch for YEARS. Finally, just…read morefinally, made it in this past weekend with my husband, sister, and dad. Without a doubt this is one of Tacoma's best dining experiences. Chef Shawn's team is small but mighty. The staff that we encountered were all super kind and attentive. It's widely known that Chef Shawn has a radiant personality and treats everybody in his restaurant like a longtime friend. He walked around chatting with everybody personally, showed off dishes as he walked through the restaurant, and was even happy to let diners take a peek at his kitchen (how does he make all this magic happen on TWO CAMP STOVES?!) The menu isn't massive, but everything on the menu is executed with precision and grace. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but I've had my eyes on the Lobster Bomb for years. My husband got the "Tiny Burrito" which is quite literally the size of a newborn. The Lobster Bomb was excellent. Generous chunks of succulent lobster and the hollandaise was perfect! Subtle on the lemon flavor as to not overpower, but still rich and creamy. I tried my husband's burrito and the chorizo gravy is stellar. You could easily share this with 1-2 other people in my opinion. It lasted my husband two leftover meals! The restaurant itself is small but it's cozy and feels like you're at home. No frills, nothing over the top, nothing trendy. Just a relaxed vibe with lots of authentic touches from Chef Shawn. While this was our first visit it definitely won't be our last. Don't make the mistake I did and let years pass by before you experience Tibbitts!

This place is by far one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time! The chef comes out…read moreand greets you. The staff are more than friendly, they feel like family. I felt like they were long lost friends that I'd known for years. It's a great atmosphere if you end up waiting and there's a line even if you made reservations it's because this place is worth waiting for.!!!!! The food......epic! They aren't afraid to challenge the ordinary and because of their courage to do so and their fine tuned culinary expertise their food becomes extraordinary. The courage, the warmth, their story.... Hats off to Tibbitts!

I'll be honest, this is more like a 4.5 star…read more The food is great for Seattle standards (really great for the price!) but it's not exactly Michelin quality like some of the other reviews say. The service here is truly amazing though! Which is why I'm keeping my review at 5 stars because I think the staff did everything right. I love that there are a limited number of tables because it keeps the restaurant cozy and quiet. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend going for a yummy dinner - it's fun how it's just casually located in a strip mall! Definitely did not expect food this good in a casual little strip mall.

Cute date night restaurant tucked into a strip mall. Lola is cozy and definitely has the vibe of…read more"hosting friends for dinner at your home" vs being at a restaurant. The service is warm and friendly and the restaurant was doing a pop up theme of "Girl Dinner" featuring a handful of pasta entrees, a charcuterie board, oysters, and salads. The gem salad is delicious and I loved the small crunchy bites of bacon and buttery croutons. The Dungeness crab Alfredo is rich, with large chunks of crab and the portion is quite large and perfect for sharing.

The ambience is beautiful inside…read more The best part of the Baked Eggs dish was the cheese. The cheese was so flavorful, creamy, and delicious. Next best was the bread - it was perfectly soft inside with a crispy crust. Between how oily the dish was and my nose running from the increased spice as I continued eating, I wouldn't return for this dish. The eggs weren't noticeable in appearance or taste- I had to search for them. The "creamy grits" were creamy, but the black pepper taste was STRONG. Definitely ordered the side for the "creamy" factor, hoping when the server said harissa in the eggs would have a mild spice, that the grits would calm my mouth. The amount of pepper made this unsuccessful. But if you like black pepper a lot then you'll enjoy them. My son enjoyed the beignet's. The server was also the host and he was kind. It was easy to get his attention when needed. I didn't see anyone with a grin on their face after taking bites of their food. I looked around quite a bit out of curiosity. So for ambiance, kind and prompt service, and the possibilities of the menu I gave it 4 stars. We only tried the few things I mentioned. I did also appreciate the bottle of water ready on every table. Note that there is no kids menu and it's mostly table seating. So maybe try on your own or with other adults, and leave the kids at home?

We loved checking out Chicory. Such a cute space. All the staff were lovely from start to finish…read more The pork chop was so delicious and we were in love with the dirty fried rice. The crispy bits in the rice were soooo good. Delicious side salad, loved the vinaigrette, so flavorful. Definitely will be back! Wish they had later hours.

Dinner was AMAZING! Everything was fabulous, I did not take pictures of everything, I wish I would…read morehave. The birria bread appetizer was so good. The ribeye steak was one of the better ones I have had. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and all of the drinks as well. Service was as good as the meal. This will be our next "go to" restaurant for sure. The environment was comfortable. I recommend this place to everyone.

What a good find! The outside definitely looks a little iffy as it is kind of in a more industrial…read morelooking area, but we are so glad we came and trusted the reviews. First, our server, Zach (unsure of spelling) was wonderful. So friendly and attentive and had good recommendations for what to order. The food was so delicious! My husband also got the elk sliders, but he dug into them before I could get a picture. It was his favorite thing that he ate. The birria flatbread was just ok. We will not be getting it again. The wagyu burger was delicious and the fries were so perfectly crispy. Drinks were wonderful and they have a great full bar selection. I am not typically a carrot cake person because don't like raisins or nuts in my dessert. The flavor was great and the frosting wasn't too sweet. My husband thoroughly enjoyed it, especially with the crispy sugary carrots on top! We will definitely be back!

We had Valentine's Day dinner at the Iron Rabbit and really enjoyed it! The food was very good and…read morecame out fast! The vibe is very chill

The service was OK. Our server was attentive and quick and pleasant but just no enthusiasm. She…read morecomped the food my husband ordered because she saw he barely touched it which was very nice of her so we tipped well. The food was just alright, but I was disappointed with what I got and was expecting more quality for the price. I ordered the Chicken Cordon Who and I was given a plate with a small handful of still-crunchy sliced bell peppers and zucchini that seemed that they had been in contact with heat for all of 30 seconds next to a pile of potatoes that were cold from sitting. The chicken breast was just meh, not very thick, not very moist, not very seasoned, not very much of it. Small amount of sliced prosciutto on top. I just think for $30 this was a ripoff by at least 1/3 of the price; I would expect an actual chicken cordon bleu at that price instead of this quick-service deconstruction. The blackberry mojito I ordered for I think $15 tasted pretty good but was missing the presence and flavor of any alcohol so there was no complexity, just ended up being a $15 refreshing fruit drink. My husband ordered an appetizer (Sirloin Diablo) for $27 and got a small bowl of steak tips submerged in a barely spicy (Diablo?) cajun cream sauce like a soup surrounded by some painfully plain, thin, unseasoned, boring grilled bread. It's not bad or very good by any means and just wasn't his thing, but charging almost $30 for that? At their prices and the way they are presented I was expecting a really satisfying dinner but walked away feeling like I would've been just as happy eating some standard fare at a local diner for half the cost.

Came in Sunday around 6pm to a nearly empty dining room…read more The $29 steak salad arrived half medium, half raw (asked for medium-rare), with a pale colorless sear and a marinade so absent I had to salt every bite. The salad base and dressing were genuinely good, which made the steak more frustrating. The chicken pot pie soup special sounded exciting. It was just a thin runny cream soup, barely-there chicken, no puff pastry in sight. More disappointment per dollar. My boyfriend ordered the steak taco. Steak was just as flavorless and under-seasoned. The tortillas unpleasantly thick. Do not recommend and will not return unfortunately.

Ambiance is very cute, a good date night spot. The service was great, didn't have to wait long to…read moreget seated. The server was attentive. The drinks are good and reasonably price. The food is ok. We ordered the pretzel with the cheese sauce. The pretzel was extremely salty, the cheese was very stringy. I ordered the chicken masala for dinner. Definitely didn't look like chicken masala and more of a thick gravy texture. The chicken looked like it was boiled and then covered with the sauce unlike panfried and then simmered into the sauce.

The bread was very good. It was very crunchy. The butter was a perfect pairing. It was like whipped…read moreor some shit. Service and ambience was pretty good too! Trust me, I know ball.

A+ my wife and I have been going for years and have never…read morebeen disappointed! You can't go wrong with the Moon

I love the food and service there every time. They change their menu every 6 weeks. Western food is…read moredefinitely better than the Asian ones.

It's now fairly easy to get a Friday lunch reservation same week as I think folks tend to gravitate…read moretowards the newer part of campus, but I will say it tends to get more difficult right before the end of the quarter when teams are looking to use up the last bit of their budgets. I also didn't have any issues finding parking in the lot right in front of building 35, but they do have a larger parking garage nearby as well. It's always a fun time to meet up to meet up with a friend or bring out of town friends on campus. 25 dollars for a 3 course meal is just unbeatable value, especially as I feel like the price tags in regular cafeterias have climbed a bit. The portion sizes of the entrees can vary quite a bit in size though as I've had the scallops, which are delicious but quite tiny vs my latest turkey burger sandwich with fries was a massive meal. Dessert tends to be where In.gredients shines with the sweet and tangy lemon mousse paired with the shortbread was definitely the highlight.

We stumbled in to this place for my wife's birthday randomly. Friendly greeting. Chill vibe. Ok,…read moregreat. We'll try it. We happened to show up on "steak night". Now, I'd just had some bad things happen in my life and was looking for something that might bring me some joy, so I ordered the strip even though it was a little pricey, and I didn't know much about the place. My brother in Christ, let me tell you, that was the most gloriously delicious steak I've ever eaten. Cooked perfectly. Buttery. An almost crackling crust. Seasoned well but not overwhelming. My wife's noodles were also fantastic, but that steak was out of this world. She made me trade once she tasted it. We finished with a really nice, not too sweet chocolate mousse. They nailed all of it. I'm as shocked as anyone to tell you that this was the best restaurant meal I've ever had, and I don't like anything.

Every time I go to The Ruby Brink I always leave with a smile on my face and a warmth in my belly…read more It's upscale without being too snobby, they have the dishes of a far more expensive restaurant without the astronomical cost. This place commits to sourcing almost everything they have locally and they make a lot of their own base ingredients including every sauce they serve. The Ruby Brink is particularly well suited as a good bar that still has restaurant class food, especially if you just go out with your adult friends and not necessarily your family of five. Different restaurants are tiered to different clientele and I especially appreciate that they serve their target audience: adults looking for a damn good meal, super well! Their menu is prepared every single day depending on what's available at the time. Don't be surprised if you see different dishes on it from just going there a week previous. In my opinion this keeps it fun although they still make sure to keep their classic favorites around. Definitely five out of five stars for me

Best steak I've ever had, cooked perfect Great service. I would tell everyone they should go for a…read moregreat meal

I could eat those sweet rolls with the cinnamon butter every day and be content. They're so hot and…read moredelicious. The steaks are good and it's nice not have tax. The sides are hit and miss and a bit bland at times. They have great drinks and I usually order the legend. The service is also great: The food doesn't blow me away, but it's great to visit once in a while.