Bar Bistro

My friend brought me here as his work is close by. I drove two hours here to bring my wife

Bar Bistro is a gem! The outside is nicely painted and has an outdoor seating area. Of course it is too cold to for use right now. There is a good amount of parking in the back and front. Upon entrance it was practically empty. It was early evening around 4:30.By the time we were leaving it was completely packed. The inside is nice. The lighting in the bar area is modern and definitely gives a bar vibe. We started with drinks My go to is a Cosmo and my husband ordered a dark and stormy. Cosmo was nice. For dinner I had the crab cakes and the grilled romaine salad. The crab cakes are not large but the flavor makes up for that. They were full of flavor and the micro greens and sauce all complimented each other well. The grilled salad and house made dressing was amazing. I added a side of lump crab. The crab was juicy and buttery. My husband had the pork chops with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Okay PNW y'all are out here cooking it up with these greens. Whoever made those greens has some definite soul! I loved them! Potatoes were creamy and filling. I do not eat pork but, my husband raves about the flavor. My husband gave his food a 4.5 out of 5! If say that's pretty good. Lastly the dessert. We ordered the carrot cake. The cake was good but, the icing was buttercream I believe instead of cream cheese and I am not a fan of buttercream. Also the cake was topped with the strips of fried or dried carrots and it was not needed. A great dessert/cake can speak for itself. I don't think it was needed. Our waitress Shea was attentive and kind. Has a very down to earth personality. We will return again!

First time trying this place, was a little skeptical from the looks on the outside. The restaurant was nice and clean inside, very spacious as well. The service was great, the server gave us delicious recommendations. The food was very tasteful, none of us were disappointed with our choices! We would definitely come back and I would order the brisket Mac n' cheese again!

Always a solid choice for a date night. Service and ambience great. Low key, good food.

Yup still delicious! Food and service are always up to par. Can't ask for anything better in Tacoma on a Friday night. Wish they wouldn't let kids in though. They can be mood killers.

Literally my favorite spot for a date night. Drinks, apps, and dinner are always fantastic! Our service was A+, even on a busy Saturday night. Bar Bistro never disappoints. I love the casual but intimate atmosphere that makes it great for 2 people or a group. New menu items often and seasonal dishes always make it worthwhile to come back and try something new. If you haven't been GO!

Stopped in for drinks and appetizers after work and had a wonderful time. Service was great, not too pushy yet just the right balance of attentiveness. There were only a handful of people here at the time but she took great care of us. I ordered a cider, side spinach salad and spicy prawns. Everything tasted marvelous and the spice level on the prawns was just right! They played a combination of alternative and classic rock while we were there which made for great vibes. I definitely look forward to returning.

Another five star meal here. We've eaten here a dozen times now and have thoroughly enjoyed our food every time and we always get something different. This time my BF had the ribeye. He loved it and had to take some home it was so big. I had the elk sliders and the watermelon caprese. I cannot stress enough how delicious my meal was! I'd eat it daily if I could!This place is just straight up amazing. If you haven't been, GO!

Absolutely love this place! The owner is amazing & we did some content for him last Summer. Great guy! His staff do need to step their game up with the service they provide. Paella is probably the best thing on the menu!

My partner and I found this little gem of a restaurant last year and really enjoyed it because it had the BEST cheesecake. The absolute best ever. While the service was decent, the food was ok, the cheesecake was the one item we made a special trip for. The cheesecake had goat cheese, berries and sauce and the crust was unbelievable. It was so good it made up for how loud that place can be sometimes. I understand menus change, but unfortunately we will not be back as long as the cheesecake remains off the menu.