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!

Delicious burgers. The moment the bag of food came through the window you could smell how amazing…read moreit was going to be. Homemade ranch was incredible. Super quick service and all the food was hot. Staff were extremely friendly. This is a drive up style place. There are parking spaces and picnic tables for your convenience if you don't want to take it to go.

The service was good, the girl taking my order was friendly, and the burger was good. I ordered the…read moreBig Pete which tasted like a Big Mac from McDonald's. I heard this place makes a good burger and since I was around the area, I went and checked it out. Overall, it wasn't bad (above OK?). I was just expecting something more since a lot of people were raving about this place.

Had not been out for a while since the last time I felt their burgers were small and not that…read moregreat. We have special diets in our family, so it is hard to find a place to accommodate. Of co course, as fate would have it, my picky eaters order was wrong. Instead of getting the chicken strips they wanted they gave him fish and chips which he hates. Did not discover this until I was home. Service was quick and courteous. I asked for a double Boca, and they kept questioning the decision which is o.k. I guess, however I wish they would use impossible instead as it is better tasting. Bocca is so-so. My double with the gluten free bun was o.k. but small they charged an extra $4.35 for the bun and all I could taste was goop. The double bacon was good and fries were fantastic. Tots were alright. The worst part is their phones DO NOT WORK! NOR THEIR ONLINE ORDERING OR FACE BOOK MESSAGES. I have to literally will have to drive back to tell them their mistake.

It has been about twelve years since I have written my review for Eastside Big Tom's. The drive up…read morewas always on the funky side and we made it a tradition to stop here for lunch while on the way to the ocean beaches to run the dogs. The dogs eventually lost their enthusiasm for such a long car trip and so that kind of ended our frequent visits here. We used to go to a nearby park to eat our hamburgers and fries. But while we didn't go back for a quite a while Eastside Big Tom's changed quite a bit. They added seating on their premises which is under an open outside roof. And as you wander through this area it's loaded with dinosaur props! There are all sorts of dinosaurs hanging out here while you eat your burger and fries. They have a speaker on inside the open roof with snarling, growling and roaring in the style of what dinosaurs may do. Since they added seating they also added a walk up as well to place your orders in addition to the still existing drive up. Eastside Big Tom's has maintained their five star score just with the fact they made everything so much more funkier that it once was. My favorite things to order here is the cheeseburger, French Fries ( to share as it's a pretty big order) and a Dr. Pepper milkshake. Eastside Big Tom's has even thrown in more motivation to have us be more frequent customers again!

I've been a patron of Kozy's for several years now. I had heard there'd been a change in ownership…read moreand that it's not what it used to be. I went there on lunch today to find out for myself. They had one guy taking orders who seemed to be the owner and one guy working the grill. When I arrived there were already a few people waiting which isn't uncommon. I placed my order for, A double deluxe. Pretty straightforward. Double cheeseburger really. People continued to arrive as we all continued to wait. 40 minutes later I got my burger. Just finished it. Shockingly, it was quite good. Tasted like it always has so I was stoked. That being said, the service was problematic to say the least. Their cashier who I can only assume is the owner was bickering with the guy on the grill and publicly. They were arguing over workflow on what should be prioritized, what he needed, etc. They did this in front of us. There must have been at least six of us waiting inside and out. The lack of professionalism was disappointing. The food was still good but I don't think I'll go back. There are other places who make a good burger like Tom's, or Vans!

This place is a hidden gem, for sure. The service and attentiveness were so appreciated. The food…read morewas delicious. This is not a sit-down restaurant, but for a busy person like me, it was just what I needed. The food came out piping hot and in a jiffy. I got the garlic jalapeño dipping sauce instead of plain old tartar, which the kind gentleman behind the counter recommended, and now I 10/10 it too. I am on crutches right now, and since I had a short wait for the food, they kindly suggested that I wait in the car comfortably and brought my food and drink that I ordered right out to me. What awesome, top-tier service!

The Tri-Tip was amazing! We are definitely coming back. Fish & chips were good as wellread more

Had a lovely brunch with my good friends. Uptown Grill is halfway between us now that I've moved to…read moreVancouver, WA, so she drive from Seattle & we meet for Sunday brunch. It was my lucky day, I found parking right outside the front door! The downtown is super cute and decorated for Christmas & quite busy with shoppers so my friends had to park a few blocks away. The food was great. We split the French toast sandwich and a side of bacon. Tasty! I drank a coffee and it was delicious. My friend had a mimosa. I would definitely go back!

As I walked up to the stand, a nice blonde female with glasses named Abigail greeted me with a…read moresmile. She asked how my day was going and proceeded to take my order. While I was waiting for my burger and fries, Miles and Jennifer made conversation with me and we even got a few laughs in. Once I received my burger and fries, they thanked me and told me to have a nice day. I don't know what they put in that burger, but it was the most amazing thing I have ever tasted. 12/10 would recommend. Good customer service, and amazing quality food with several delicious options. I'll definitely be back again!!!!!!!

Their BBQ brisket, ribs and sauces are delicious! Service is courteous and spot on. Every time we…read moreare in town we stop, get lunch and buy a bottle to take home.

This was our first time at Steel Barrel BBQ, and we were seriously impressed! I had the brisket…read morebowl with the spicy BBQ sauce--super flavorful, tender, and so satisfying. My boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and loved every bite. Both meals were delicious! The little dining room is decorated really cute, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff were all more than pleasant and made the experience even better. We will definitely be back!

The fries here are as good as the legendary Dicks if not better. Friendly staff and quick service…read more Food prices are reasonable considering the quality. A great place to slide in and grab a bite and a drink. Im trying breakfast if I can get there before 2 next time!

Tasty burger and fries, burger was a little overly salty other than that service was very good and…read morereasonably priced. Ordered the fatso burger and beer

We completely enjoyed our breakfast at Ma and Pa's. Our server was cheerful and knowledgeable of…read morethe menu. The decor was quaint and farm house themed. The menu had something for everyone and everything we saw looked great. The restaurant is in a strip mall and easy to find. We will be going back on our next trip. I apologize for no pictures, phone died!

One of the best gravy, definitely come to this mom and pop if you explore this part of Washington…read more Service might be slow, so don't come too hungry.