Ross H.

Took granddaughter for first Bison burger! Loved it. Fresh not frozen, best bison burger I've had yet. Next time I'm trying Bison taco & burrito!

Elizabeth O.

Sooooooooooo delicious. This is the ONLY restaurant we eat at on the regular, most places we got to once and never again as I love eating new things each time. This tiny little place is such a gem. The owner is so kind and friendly to everyone who enters, it is always clean, the cans of pop are $1 (what?!?!? unheard of). Everything on the menu is so good, my teenager gets a burger every time and it's one of the only places he will eat his salad. The food is always perfect, the house hot sauce is DELICIOUS, everything is always fresh and hot. If you haven't tried this place... go immediately.

Teresa M.

This place is an awesome option for lunch and just goes with the park/zoo/Fort perfectly! As you may have seen from the sign: they do vegetarian and they do bison. The menus keep it simple - bison on the left, veggie on the right, and either one in the middle. Service is super friendly and fast! I like that you can see the cook top area because you know it's clean! I went with a grilled veggie sandwich. Kinda wish I went with a burrito, but it was really good and I'd very happily eat another one and there's always another day. The parental unit went with bison chili and really liked it. This place is definitely simple and very homestyle. Drinks come in bottles/cans and the food is served on paper even if you eat in. The walls have all sorts of funky bison related décor and I'm all for it. I love walking around the park/waterfront, so there's a very good chance I'll be coming here many, many times.

Jen N.

We don't typically see places that specializes in bison so we decided to check it out. It's a small but very home-y restaurant with a few tables inside and a couple outside. We got a Flawless Burrito and Bison Joe. Both were fairly similar, just in a different form. They were tasty, but I think I preferred the traditional burger. The spuds were like a baked potato that were seared so they had crispy edges, which I really enjoyed! The service was very friendly and accommodating. I'd consider coming again if I happened to be in the area.

Megan D.

I have frequently driven past this place and finally stopped in after a trip to the zoo with the family. We are big bison eaters, and usually use that as our choice of red meat. My daughter had the kids bison burger, she gave it two thumbs up and enjoyed the bottled root beer as well. I tried the bison dip, it was so delicious and filling. The only thing I was missing was maybe a little extra seasoning, like horseradish. Not sure if it was the owner working, but he was super friendly and answered any questions we had. They have a couple tables in there as well, so we enjoyed our meals in the restaurant. I will definitely come back to try more options!

Kevin A.

TLDR; Bison burger is a great option for those who haven't tried bison before Decor and service far exceeds. Sides are a healthy alternative to the usual fast food options. Flawless burrito.. I mean grilled onions, crimini mushrooms, bison and garlic hot sauce. Says take out, but there are options to seat in! Awesome decor and Buffalo memorabilia. Unique iron stools up window-side. If you're willing to try bison foods with vegan options as well, provides plenty on the menu! Stopped by for lunch after the many times of driving by here, Im glad I did. First and foremost it doesn't seem that there is chicken or beef on menu, only bison and vegan options. Love that. The menu is simply yet descriptive, even colored coded for "crowd" favorites. I ordered the Bison Burger with Spud, Spuds are these potato slices baked a nice alternative to fries. For anyone whose first time is trying bison, definitely go with the burger route. For one, the bison patty is rich in flavor and maintains its size unlike a burger beef patty. Great sized produce to go in the burger and finished off with almost a house made like bun. A great introduction to bison for anyone. I just had to try more, so I tried the Flawless burrito with in house made potato salad. Flawless burrito was amazing, again nice fresh produce with perfect amount of ground bison along with crimini mushrooms, garlic hot sauce wrapped in a whole wheat tortillas. Potato salad was different than any other potato salad ive tried. Rather before potato salad seemed overwhelming with everything in it, tatanka's potato salad relies on simplicity to deliver a great and fresh taste, bits of pickle and dash of dill in the dish brings that upgraded flavor to a seemingly meh side option. Overall, There is plenty on the menu to try. Tatanka Take-out provides great healthy alternatives all while bison being farm sourced!

Kyle S.

tl;dr: I'm glad I finally got around to trying Tatanka Takeout. If you're in the mood for a leaner burger than your standard fare, it's a solid place to patronize. That said, I probably won't make a point to return. After driving by Tatanka Take-Out for years, I finally decided to stop in. I always expected it to be a passion project run by an old Native American, so when we were greeted by a young white woman I had minor concerns about cultural appropriation. The inside is covered in buffalo/bison artwork and memorabilia, and the seats at the window counter are crafted metal saddles. Otherwise the seating is pretty standard and stark. Its name includes the phrase "take-out" so you're not expected to hang out. I appreciate that they're branding themselves as a healthy alternative to common fast food. Their "fries" are red-skinned spuds boiled and sliced in shapes resembling fries, and the buffalo meat is leaner and more organic than beef. Eating it didn't feel as gluttonous as, say, McDonald's, but it still gave us a little gastro-intestinal trouble an hour later. I got the Bison Burger and my wife got the Flawless Burrito. Served on paper plates, the presentation of the burger was appealing: tall, well-built, oozing with sauce and steaming potatoes on the side. My wife's burrito was wrapped in tin foil and served by itself. Less appealing. The burger was good, but had a lot of onion. My breath smelled for two days afterward. My wife's burrito was also very onion-heavy. Aside from that, it had the nostalgic taste of a backyard barbecue. The service was courteous, offering to clear our places even though it wasn't a tableside-service restaurant. Conclusion: I'm glad I finally got around to trying Tatanka Takeout. It's worth visiting, but I probably won't make a point to return.

Marah H.

Best bison in town!! Wow this place has spectacular quality of bison and at a very reasonable price for a plate. The meat is super lean and not at all greasy which was delightful and impressive. They strictly have bison options or a handful of vegetarian meal options. I'm not a vegetarian but I'd like to visit again to give those items a try. I went for the "BBQ Bison Roast" and I've gotta say it was perfectly made from every aspect. They offer side dishes with your meal but they were out of two of the 5 options. Nevertheless, the "skin spuds" side was well made and seasoned to perfection. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Ice'Shay P.

Customer service was excellent, food came out quick and the Veggie Burger was to LIVE for! Definitely will be back, I love all the healthy options offered as well

Kevin E.

I have been to Tatanka a few times over the last 5 years and have always enjoyed it. The food yesterday was deserving of a 5-star review. It reminded me why I come back when in Tacoma. This is a one man show (soon to be helped by a family member). Buffalo is leaner than beef, hence more healthy. Lean does not mean dry. The Bison Melt was so incredibly juicy, with LOTS of grilled onions and the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. I savored the last bite. As I write this, I pine for one more bite! We also got the Spuds and Veggies. I had expected some fried veggies and french fries. What arrived was grilled FRESH vegetables (broccoli, onion, mushroom, brussel sprouts) and grilled potato wedges, salted and peppered just right. It was served with their slightly spicy garlic sauce. I understand why there was a steady line of folks stopping by for take-out. We ate at a table outside and enjoyed the cool breeze and great food! This place may serve the food on paper plates, and prepare it in a simple manner, but this guy is a Master!

Jacob U.

Quiet neighborhood spot we have driven by a million times. Well worth stopping in a getting some good food. We tried the burrito and and burger and enjoyed both. The house fries were great as well. If you are hungry, it's going to fill you up. Good portions and delish. Support a small business. Support healthy food options. Support eating native meats over another over processed cow from a feed lot.