A group of 7 dined there on November 8. The food was great, and our server was especially good! So hard to wait on a large group of old folks! read more

The service we received is the number one reason we will return the next time we are in Walla Walla. The hostess who seated us found us a table even though we didn't have a reservation. But our server, Ashley, was friendly, she knew the menu and made conversation easy but not too much. The food was very delicious and is the second reason we will be back. There were 4 of us, we each had something different and it was all good. You will not be disappointed. read more

Outstanding food, well worth the price. We tried the new TMACS last night. We're fairly new in town, never tried the original location, so I have no comparison. It was all new to us. The menu is a nice combination of classic comfort foods and more creative, risky items. We tried a little of each. The Poke Fries were really good, with excellent fries, siracha aioli and a marinated, sushi grade raw tuna. The tuna was really fresh. My favorite of the night was the entree we split: Braised Lamb. Classic braising, and subbed bing cherries, brussels sprouts and onions for the potatos. So it was hearty but not heavy. Last night, there were little things going on with service that weren't quite right. None were deal-killers, but it was continual, and that is why I gave them 4 stars instead of 5. Too many staff standing around chatting, staff not knowing some items on the menu were out, staff not knowing how to describe menu items, no one knowing the dessert menu (which is not printed). Various staff wandering in and out, different people helping us, or totally ignoring us. Front of house needs a little tightening up. At least two groups of diners who'd made reservations for the restaurant were vocal about being forced to sit in the bar, when there were seats available in the restaurant. One group did leave. I have to say, 3-4 staff spent a GREAT DEAL of time socializing, so it seems they could have covered the dining room too. However the kitchen was doing their job and putting out delicious food, and it came out in good time. The various people who served us were pleasant and friendly. I am guessing, because they had a successful former location for so long, that they know how to run a restaurant, and are working on consistency with front of house service, and will most likely nail it. I encourage everyone to give them a try, and be patient, just like you would with any new business. read more

Due to the fact that we did not have a reservation and couldn't get in for dinner the first night we were in town, we stopped in the next day and went straight to their bar to check things out. I think that was a great decision. We were there early in the evening and the place was not busy so Moira, our bartender, had time to chat with us. She was an excellent bartender (the cocktails were spot on!) and she was a pleasure to talk with. The four of us shared a flatbread and a cauliflower appetizer and both were very tasty! I can't judge their regular menu or service, but Moira did a fantastic job and the couple of items we tried were good. Overall, I think what we had seemed reasonably priced (cocktails $14, appetizers $12) for an upscale/trendy environment. read more

Dinner here on Wednesday in a lovely, semi-private space upstairs that comfortably accommodated our group of 12. Blake was a fine server & friendly but stretched with serving too many other tables besides ours, thus service tended to be slow. Food and cocktails were good, although ravioli a bit tough. read more

Very high quality food and some super attention to detail! Great indoor restaurant feel, and the service was fantastic. Would of loved a little more items on the dinner menu but everything was incredible! read more

I enjoyed not one, but two dining experiences at the new "TMAC's" in Walla Walla over the weekend. The outdoor "bistro" vibe was classy and hip! I loved every element about the design of the interior/exterior and most-especially loved the stellar service. Tommy (owner) frequented our table and served a signature gin cocktail (presented in a vintage/gold accent high ball) adorned with club soda, FRESH grapefruit juice, lime and a mint sprig. Clean and yummy! The farm-to-table menu was scrumptious and we so enjoyed the array of fresh salads, seared ahi, pasta dishes, shrimp pasta, salmon and each and every side dish. Thank you TMAC's for making our WW dining experience a beautiful one. (**My favorite salad was the house with the local/jumbo radishes, local veggies, pepitas and tangy vinaigrette dressing). Until next time, Kt read more

Great food. Awesome vibe. Appreciated the attention the staff gave. Bread wasn't good - toasted / grilled. Minor complaint.

We stopped in for lunch. The menu has some great light options and a few pasta dishes. I started with the curried squash soup which was amazing! Way to bring the butternut squash to life!!! My husband got a side salad, it was fresh and crisp with a great vinaigrette!!! Topped with a delicious radish flower! For lunch I had the brussell sprout salad, it had great flavor and crunch! My husband had the ahi tuna blt, he said it was moist and delicious. With fresh avocado slices! The fries, oh my!!! So yummy! Parmigiana reggiano with a garlic aioli!!! Delicious fries! The drinks were fresh and crisp! read more

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If you want overpriced "food" in a hipster location, look no further! Went there for dinner and well, didn't actually get to eat it. My mom and I were on a visit there and her pasta was so undercooked, she had to cut her pasta (pappardelle) with a knife! I ordered the gnocchi which didn't resemble gnocchi at all with giant clumps of "pesto" which also didn't look like pesto. I would say the saving grace of the restaurant was them letting us just pay for our drinks and comping the food, but as we were leaving we could hear all the staff complaining about us through the kitchen door. At least wait til the patrons leave before smack talking. read more

Making reservations for our anniversary was unpleasant, but we gave it a go because we heard the food was good. Which it was...until we found a mysterious curly hair in the entree. So. Not a great experience. Their great flavors deserve better front of the house service and food safety (not that a hair will kill anything but your appetite). read more

TMACS is fine dining at a reasonable cost. The food is amazing, with great service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will be going back the next time we are in Walla Walla. read more

The food was good. Small menu. Three of us. All had something different. Everyone was pleased. Service was great. Good wine selection read more

Terrible service. Food was not as described on the menu. Drinks were bottom shelf. Im not sure what happened to this place. It used to be a great place to eat. I will not be going back. read more

This place is amazing! The food and atmosphere are incredible. Service was good and we enjoyed every detail this place offered. I'll still be thinking about that pasta. A group of four of us were seated easily but it was off season. Make a reservation so you can plan. They were busy so checking back in was a little sporadic, just be patient. Overall items are pricey but worth it. It's a must to dine here in Walla Walla! read more

Nice upscale dining option in Walla Walla. We had the: Case Farms Pork (~$26): rib chop, braised belly, smoked andouilli sausage, dirty rice, etouffee - the pork chop and belly were great, cooked to perfection, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. The etouffee had a nice flavor. Halibut (~$28): on curried black lentil ragout, topped with a shaved arugula-fennel salad, lime - the halibut was cooked well, but lacked seasoning. The black lentil curry was an odd, muted curry, lacking any spice, but retaining the coconut flavor. This dish was disappointing. Our friends ordered pasta dishes and loved them, that may be the route to go, the pastas are handmade, in-house, everyday. The restaurant is small, but nicely adorned, the service was fine and the food was pretty good, worth a try if you're in Walla Walla. read more

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I sincerely appreciate what T. Maccarones is attempting to do in Walla Walla: pull off a top-notch dining experience in the heart of Washington Wine Country. Appreciating that spirit, I must say some things at T. Maccarones fall short. First, prices are high and not in line with the setting. Most diners are just not going to pay $25 to $28 for a plate of fresh pasta, even in New York or San Francisco, let alone Walla Walla. With $9 - $12 glasses of wine and $10 to $15 starters, and $10 desserts, expectations are accordingly high. Service was fantastic. We had a real pro serving us, For our part, this was a wonderful service experience. So 3.5 stars overall, but would give much higher for service. The low ceilings and small cramped space were used to their advantage certainly, and transformed into a warm, wine country setting, but at the end of the day parts of the place felt a little like a cramped, remodeled basement with a very low ceiling. I ordered the duck, which at the same price as the pasta seemed like a better value, and the breast was cooked perfectly, but unfortunately, the skin was not crispy, as in "Crispy Duck" and the meat was no longer hot, but had cooled down quite a bit. Not enough to send back, but clearly timing in the ktichen was off. The serving and sides were generous --both the breast and leg were served, but to get the breast the right amount of doneness, the rest of the duck had been overcooked and was stringy and dry. (I don't think it should have been on the plate. It wasn't edible.) The truffle mac and cheese my husband ordered was really lovely, and worth it in every sense. I could have had that dish for dessert. Every day. From now on. The $12 wine pours were average sized and served in large balloon glasses. I'd recommend to stick with the bottle here, if value is a concern. While we are new to WA. wine country (we ware regular visitors to other wine areas in Oregon and California) but we are sad to not see a better value proposition here in this small lovely town. There is a reason why some of the places the NY Times reviewed in 2008 are no longer in business, and I suspect value may be one of the reasons. read more

Upon arriving at this chic but unassuming little restaurant, I had no idea we were about to embark on a delightful culinary journey. We just wanted a substantial lunch to prep us for a day of wine tasting. We got so much more! We debated between splitting two entrees or one and two starters. We compromised and did both, and that really allowed us to see how varied and delicious the food is. I had the salad with cucumber, tomatoes, jicama, and a visit reggae--light, refreshing, and very fresh produce. S. had the honeydew gazpacho, and after a few bites, I regretted not ordering it. I don't even like melons, but the mix of melon, mint, a creamy almond base, and the crispy prosciutto made a bright, bursting tastebud experience that I have never had before. I would go back just for this gazpacho. Then, the pasta! Homemade noodles that melt on the tongue and really excellent toppings turned my favorite basic comfort food--pasta bolognese--into something very special. I am VERY picky about my tomato sauces, and this more than held up. The ragout was almost too much: it seemed like almost too much salt, almost too much cream, but with the tender meat, it all blended into a perfect explosion that I didn't want to stop eating. But since we followed it up with the house Mac n cheese, my sadness was abated. The creamy and salty mix with the slightly crunchy panko texture was also the perfect balance and made a now-typical dish at many places still seem special. To top it all off, I enjoyed the wine selection immensely, starting with a nice dry rose that worked well with the starters and then the special blend red that somehow worked perfectly with both the bolognese and Mac n cheese. Our server was good and helpful and patient (as we debated food options). The space was comfy and cool and well situated as a base for getting your wine on. We'll definitely be back to this tasty pasta haven. read more

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Let me get the chinks outa the way. Our reservation was for 6:45. They were already out of 2 prosecco's. Mussels. Halibut. Seriously. I know you have a big concert rolling into town next weekend but stock up!? Meanwhile, the tuna, pappardelle and tagliatelle was off the charts good. read more

TMACS - Tuna tower - Italian Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

Vegan, gluten free review! Our server was so helpful with my dietary needs. The menu does not specifically list any vegan or gf items, but he quickly told us that many of the items can be veganized. The chef ended up making a veggie version of the gnocchi dish without gluten and it was DELICIOUS and filling. I felt very taken care of and we had an excellent experience- all drinks and dishes were fantastic. Wild Mushroom Gnocchi read more

Had a nice dinner . They were so accommodating to my veggie ways! Wonderful pasta primavera was the result. The service was beyond excellent, especially so considering it was a super busy Sat. night. The only downer (cost 1 star) was that there was no air conditioning. The dining room was stifling and made a lazy, relaxed dining experience more of a rush and get outside where these is a breeze one. I hope that is an aberration and not the norm. read more

Unfortunately, TMAC didn't live up to expectations. The crab ravioli looked pretty but the crab was overshadowed by the pearl onions and peas (not even sure what they were doing in the dish). The pasta itself was a bit tough and tasteless. Expected a sweet Dungeness crab filling (in season and flights daily from Seattle area) but it appeared to be a tasteless canned crab puree. The bright spot was a curry squash soup. The bread however was a dry, tasteless focaccia style barely toasted. Service was slow but adequate. Our occasion noted on the reservation was not acknowledged. Wine list is impressive. Desserts were not and we passed. read more

Fabulous establishment! The red curry rice bowl was world class. Wish we lived closer, would return again!

Their outdoor seating is open right now. They have great cocktails if you've had too much wine while exploring Walla Walla. I don't usually rave about Brussels sprouts but the way they prepare it here was absolutely amazing! It was a great side dish to pair with the pork shank. The pork shank was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back here on my next trip! read more

Came here for patio lunch on a beautiful day in early August to sober up between wine tastings. We ordered the seafood pasta, and the bolognese. The patio was nice and sunny, with decent service, pretty planters and a quiet street making for a very pleasant atmosphere. We asked if the bolognese pasta could be substituted for pappardelle, and they accommodated us which was nice. The pasta was homemade and had a great thinnest paired with slight elasticity. The sauce was nice and meaty, though it should be noted that it was creamy instead of tomatoey. While I know there is normally milk in a traditional bolognese, the cream is a surprising (but not unwelcome in our case) change. The seafood pasta was okay. Spicy, but the mussels were not as fresh as they should be for $18, which detracted from the overall experience. Maybe ask them when they got their mussels in before ordering this dish. There was quite a bit of broth to mop up, and by default they "don't bring out focaccia at lunch", but they accommodated without much fuss. In short, good service that accommodates requests, a nice patio, and overall well prepared dishes except be vigilant with the seafood. A nice spendy stop when visiting wine country. read more

TMACS - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

While in Walla Walla for a few days, got several recommendations for restaurants and this place was stated by several persons. They all said that it was a "little pricey," but great food. I ordered the seafood linguine to go after a workout. This was an amazing choice with the right amount of seafood. Also recommend ordering bread (free) and then for dessert a order of cannoli. I wouldn't consider this pricey, since coming from the Seattle area, it was priced where I would return. My next visit here will definitely to eat here, because the ambience seemed inviting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

This is a good restaurant! Had a good night and good food! Good wine & good food. I was in the group of one of the lower reviews below and actually really enjoyed the evening. Hope to come back. read more

I'm from the LA area and visit quite frequently and TMACS is hands down one of my top 5 favorite restaurants ever. The service, atmosphere, food, and drinks are outstanding. I could eat here every day! Wish they had a location in LA it would thrive. read more

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This is one of my husband and I's favorite restaurants to come too when we're able to get away from our four little ones. We've always had wonderful service when we come in and we could live off the Brussel sprout salad it's our favorite! The pasta dishes are another favorite. Mine would be the Tagliatelle Al Pesto I order it every time. read more

TMACS - Italian Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

The service was ok, our app and salad came out at the same time. The food was way below standard. Lamb: they would not allow us to specify a temp on the lamb chops and they arrived over cooked, There was no discernible seasoning, and the carrots were barely cooked, verging on raw. Pear salad: the pears were under ripe and flavorless, the cheese was in one large blob that we had to pick apart, and it was under dressed. This is not the same tmacs we ate at in the old location! We won't be back. read more

Great service and food. First time to Walla Walla and was told this is the place to eat. It did not disappoint. Started off with craft cocktails, the Manhattan was superb. Shared the Brussels sprout salad, which I do recommend sharing. So flavorful. I had the mushroom gnocchi which was packed with shrooms. My partner had the pork cheeks which were tender and tasty. Large portions we could have shared one dish so we could have tried a dessert! But we were stuffed! Our server was funny and recommended good options. I would definitely go back. read more

Best salad I've ever had! The Brussels sprout salad was incredible, a perfect size when adding some chicken to it. My husband got the turkey club and equally as good reviews. The setting was wonderful on a sunny day, service was amazing. Would 100% come back, may even come back for the dinner menu!! read more

TMACS - Outside dining - Italian Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

First, the food was excellent. We went there on a recommendation for our anniversary. Our server treated us very well and made our visit there a very rewarding experience. We had the bolognese and agnolotti. Both were wonderful. When we are back in that area of the country, we will definitely go back again. read more

It was such a wonderful experience! Staff was friendly and hospitable. They answered our many questions about the various liquors and helped us pick the perfect thing! Food was wonderful! Such a cool experience! read more

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Very disappointed. Over priced and marginal food. There so many good restaurants in Walla Walla. Don't waste your time and money at TMacs. read more

This was a last minute recommendation from a wine tasting room we were visiting. What a great addition to our day!! Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating! The food was absolutely outstanding!! We are definitely visiting TMACS the next time we are in Walla Walla! read more

Food and service was amazing- the birthday girl had their famous Mac & Cheese which was rich, creamy and ridiculously tasty. Everything we had was excellent- go there. Eat amazing food. Enjoy a fantastic dining experience. It's worth it! Oh... and when you're done- check out the art gallery, tasting rooms, and shops in the building. Such a delightful way to spend time in the valley! read more

Food terrific! Ambiance great . Service not good at all. We were forgotten and had to ask for a server. No training of servers - management non existent. Still I would return but pls give training to servers - read more

TMACS was such a great dining experience. Interiors were beautiful and our food was even better. We ordered the seafood linguine, the halibut and the ahi appetizer. I'll be honest, I'm usually not into pasta but theirs was on point. Light yet super tasty. read more

Response to my previous review's response: Hello Tom, Sorry for the delayed reply. Obviously, I have not returned to the restaurant. Since I did not see your response until today and it has been over 30 days, I am unable to edit my previous review. Thank you for taking the time to respond and enlighten us all. To be honest, I was left pretty confused after reading your response. I also am unsure as to how my friend and I would have "incriminated" ourselves. We actually edited and removed our reviews because mine was pretty harsh and we both figured that a professional business would not want the information we wrote on their page. Apparently, you don't care though as you reposted it for all to see. I'm not sure what point you were trying to prove, but I hope it helped you feel better. I hope you are surviving this COVID crisis and are having a great night. Cheers! read more