Came here after seeing it on so many must try lists. My mission was to try my first espresso martini and it did not disappoint. I had to refrain from finishing it quickly it was so delicious and smooth. We came for drinks and ended up also getting a charcuterie board. The entire experience was tailored to great customer service with a high end feel. The board was beautifully laid out and had a variety of meats, cheese, jam, hummus and toasted bread. It fed three of us with some left over bites. The drinks are crafted by a bartender who clearly knows what they're doing. Perfect balance of alcohol and mixer in very cute glassware. The bar is intimate. When you walk in there is a crescent shaped booth to the right followed by the bar with stools. Then to the left are single booths lining the wall to the back of the bar. We sat in the crescent booth and had a great spot to people watch and enjoy the vibe of the bar. The room is red. The chairs are leather. And the music is jazzy with an old school Sinatra feel at times. Once the bar was full and the line was out the door the bartender came and slide a door open between the crescent booth and bar. Everyone in the bar halted as he revealed a red room with more seating and neon lights. It was entertaining watching the bar come to life on a Saturday early evening. It gets busy so get in for happy hour and enjoy discounted crafty cocktails and bites. read more

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Made reservations at the location and waited a little over 30 min. Was sat down in the Sinatra room which is the Red room which was small and hot. I moved to the other side which has more space and air ventilation. Good service and good drinks. Nice place to come and have a drink with some good company. read more

Boom Boom Room is an absolute gem. The staff is always very friendly and a pleasure to speak to. The food is AMAZING, as are the drinks. Huge selection of whiskey. I love the fried oyster mushrooms. The chef is an artist. The ambiance is a vibe. Sort of dimly lit with a characteristic red lighting from the bar and great music. This is my favorite restaurant/bar on 6th. read more

Drinks are decent. Smoked old fashioned is good! Otherwise the vibes are meh. The lighting is dark, getting seated is always awkward as no one greets you immediately and you just stand in the middle of the walkway amongst seated patrons. The service ok if you're not in a hurry. Seems like the bartenders attend to the regulars more. My biggest peeve is their fruit fly infestation, there were always multiple of these buzzing around my head and drink! This has been an issue on multiple visits. My last visit there was only one fly, so that was an improvement. read more

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I don't usually give out 3 stars but I've been to this place two times now and although the actual setting is cool - dark, speak easy type - I found the service and food/drinks OK. The name itself is deceiving because it seems like it would be a strip club or something. It is a small, lounge-type space (long and rectangular) with some booths or bar seating. There two areas that could fit more than 4 people if needed. The colors are more retro and red/gold/black vibes. The music however is hard to describe. Older times - maybe 50s? Which as you can imagine doesn't give a very diverse type of genre/atmosphere. As for the service, the women (there weren't any men except the owner that I saw or met) unfortunately are not the friendliest. They don't really look at you and seem like you are bothering them vs being patrons. That really turns me off. It also seems like they cater to the "regulars" or maybe that's how I felt since they seemed to be more attentive elsewhere. This to me is very important and I felt that there were some unfair treatment going on. The food was OK- fried food - we had the burger with garlic Parmesan fries. We wanted medium but it came well-done. Too hungry to send back. The drinks were pretty good though and nice variety. All in all, I am not sure if I will come back or refer others to this place. Only if want to try something different, but def not my fave or go to/vibe. read more

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We stopped by on a Wednesday night and it was lively without feeling crowded. The bar lighting was sultry and honestly gave off "red room" vibes, in a fun, mysterious way. We came in planning on desserts and drinks, but the dessert options were pretty limited, so we ended up just getting drinks and pork belly sliders. No regrets, just adjusted expectations. I ordered the Breakfast at Tiffany's cocktail and it was almost Tiffany blue and came with a tiny ring tied to a blue ribbon. Super cute and definitely a fun touch. No proposal involved, but still impressive. The pork belly sliders were good. The meat was tender, the flavor was solid, and the raw jalapeño added a nice kick. Nothing mind blowing, but definitely enjoyable. This is absolutely a date night kind of place. It is dark, red, and gives off sexy vibes throughout. The beer selection was not great, but the cocktails were fun, playful, and clearly the highlight. Great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and a flirty night out. read more

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The BBM has been on my list for some time & I am so happy I finally got to try it out! First thing's first, it is a small and intimate space with cozy and ambient vibes. Seating is limited, but the bar is fully stocked! We ordered the chicken caesar salad and the Lil Saigon Sliders. The salad was fresh and crunchy, chicken well seasoned and tender, and the caesar dressing was BOMB! But those sliders..... WOW. The sliders bring everything you love about a banh mi to a mini slider that is the perfect snack size (although, they were so good we ended up ordering another) Our waitress was super kind and helpful with ordering, even suggesting a cocktail that was delicious. I can't stop thinking about how surprisingly good everything was and I cannot wait to come back for more! read more

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The Boom Boom Room is such a hidden gem! We tried the Bánh Mì sliders, buffalo chicken wings with the house-made ranch, and a few of their curated cocktails -- everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful and fresh, and the cocktails were crafted to perfection. You can really tell they put thought into each drink. The space itself is small and super cute, giving off a high-end, intimate vibe that makes it perfect for date night. It definitely feels special without being over the top. The only downside was that there wasn't any A/C, so we got a little hot -- but honestly, the great food, drinks, and atmosphere made up for it. We'll definitely be back! read more

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went tonight with some friends to celebrate our bride to be. The general manager actually waited on us and made our drinks and he was so amazing and accommodating. All of the staff we encountered were so nice and made us feel so special. drinks and food were very good as well, definitely stop by here if you're looking for seasonal craft cocktails, good eats and good service! 4 stars because we called several times on multiple days to try to make a reservation and no one ever answered. read more

I met a date here on a Monday and the service really lacked. While the bartender was kind, she was slow as a slug. Music too loud. Food just meh. read more

We loved this experience - it had a mid-century modern speakeasy vibe with dim lights, wonderful colors and finishes, and a stunning backlit bar. The food was top notch and the drinks were delightful. Service felt a little slow at times but it also felt like a super low-key dinner party with your coolest hipster friends so we didn't mind. I strongly recommend!! read more

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The aesthetic of the place is nice. It has the old school vibes with the red and black decor and the chandeliers. The seating is all booths unless you sit at the bar. We waited quite a while to be seated and it appeared that there was only one server working. In general, service was a little slow. Everyone ordered drinks, I got the breakfast and Tiffany's. The drink tasted alright but I didn't realize there would be edible glitter on it. I couldn't get over how it looked like soap to me and it was unappealing. I ordered the Lil Saigon Sliders. It wasn't quite what I expected as I thought the pork belly would be one slice. Because it was small pieces of pork it was a little messy to eat. We got an order of fries to share with the parm and garlic. That was good. Smells like the garlic fries at a stadium. read more

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The atmosphere was very warm and cozy. The bartender, Taylor, was very knowledgeable about the menu. The steak was tender and cooked to the correct temperature and very presentable. Chef came to my table to make sure the food was to my liking. Will definitely be back. read more

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Great service! The chef is amazing and one of the best food and drink experiences I've had! read more

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First visit to the Boom Boom Room. This place is eclectic and retro, but in a good Sinatra kind of way. I really loved the speakeasy soundtrack they play. It is relaxing and mellow and brings you back to a different time. We were on display in our seat at the entrance so I was a little intimidated at first but I changed my perspective to have a good time regardless. The hostesses are gracious and are happy to provide suggestions. I shared some chicken Caesar salad with chicken which was very good. We also had the chicken quesadilla which was a little bit overpowering for my taste but it hit the spot. The surprise hit for me was the smoked old fashioned - wow, spot on! Try it. read more

First time visiting. Erik (Eric?) was fantastic. He gave us the full experience even after the kitchen had closed. Great drinks and wonderful ambiance. We will definitely be back to check out the menu. Good luck to the young lady having her bachelorette evening. We look forward to seeing the progress on the Lincoln. read more

We visited for the first time and came away really impressed. Even though it was near the end of the evening, Taylor greeted us with such a warm, cheerful attitude that you would have thought it was the start of her shift. She has a wonderful way of making you feel like a valued guest, even on your very first visit. We didn't order any food, but the drinks were well made, and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. Andrew also stopped by our table to check on us, and he was just as friendly and welcoming. Excellent service can make all the difference, and both Taylor and Andrew made our first visit a great experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

The outside of the building definitely doesn't hint at what's inside. It's actually not bad ambiance wise. Pretty decent setup. That's where it ended for us. Maybe because we showed up soon after opening, but the service was atrociously slow. 30-35 minutes to get drinks for our group. Granted, there were 8 of us, but only two other tables in the building were filled. Food was even longer. We only had apps. While we there a couple actually sat at the table next to ours and waited probably 15 minutes with no service so they left. My suggestion is to read this review not necessarily as an implication of how poor this place is, or in isolation, but compare it to other reviews here then make your decision. The group I was with all agreed we won't ever come back. The vibe isn't ours and the overall service didn't help that look. read more

If you're in Tacoma make sure you visit the Boom Boom Room. We walked in to a small space, but we had a grand time. BBR is decorated in an old school Vegas fashion. Dim lights. Round booths. Dinner. Music. And drinks. Don't get in a hurry while you're here. Just sit back and have a good time. To start with, our bartender (I'm sorry I don't remember his name) was such a nice guy. Attentive. Patient. Friendly. Made a mean Sazerac. All of our cocktails were very good. Our bartender had the chef come to our table to tell us what we should order. Instead we ended up with dessert, drinks, and lively conversation. He's from Vegas. Ended up in Tacoma because his buddy was opening this place, and he knows food and he knows Vegas. He was funny and entertaining. As we talked somehow the topic of chocolate came up. My wife said "now I want chocolate!" We hadn't even ordered dinner and Chef Vegas (I forgot his name too) say "hold on. I got you". He leaves and retuns with dessert. I delicious blonde brownie topped with ice cream and drizzled with caramel and chocolate. Eventually we decided on dinner. We ordered the fish and chips as it's easily shareable. Chef said I would like the tartar sauce he makes. I assured him I do not like tartar sauce anywhere. He proved me wrong. The fish was really good. Perfectly cooked to golden brown. Crispy on the outside but not overcooked. The fries were the kind that have the crunchy coating of some kind. Making them delicious. Another round of drink. Wife had the tiki blinders. Definitely a dessert drink meaning it's its own dessert in liquid form. Sweet but tasty. When we were finally ready for our check the bartender comes over. He asked if we were ready. We told yes and he says "ok, we're doing shots!" And comes back with shots for us and himself. We had a wonderful time at BBR, and the next time we're in Tacoma we will return. read more

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Had a delicious meal & excellent drinks in a great ambiance here! Boom, boom, boom, boom, I want you in my room! This Boom Boom Room is actually as it says - pretty much one room (with one private add-on room on the side). It was much smaller in here than I anticipated, but it made it all the more cozy and cool feeling. There is a small bar on one side and some booths on another that make for a great date night spot or hang with friends. The red lighting helps set the cool, sexy mood too. The bartenders were so great and on top of it, they made sure I had great food and drinks (which I did!). The bartedner even made me his special Reeses-type espresso martini that I enjoyed as my "dessert", so even though it's not on the menu you might be able to ask for that! For dinner I got the Braised Pork Belly Banh Mi Sliders which were suuuuuper yummy. Just the right portion size for what I was looking for and not too much (3 decent sized sliders). Great on their own or as an app to share ahead of time! Lots of their food sounded very tasty, but I was happy with all of my decisions and had a lovely evening here. read more

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Honestly... I'm not sure where to start here we had a reservation, ten of us together. They put us in the Sinatra Room which is *sweaty* hot. The waitress even mentioned it was hot in this room and when we commented on it she just said yeah it sucks. I have Celiac so this is not a dietary choice, it's a medical restriction. I asked about gluten free options and she said nothing is gluten free (even though the website says it gluten free options available). She then said the best option for me would be the mushrooms or the wings because they are lightly breaded and she is gluten free and does well with those. We paid for our drinks and left. I won't be coming back and it's not because of the menu. read more

After reading the reviews I came in with high expectations, but was a bit disappointed. The space itself is adorable and well decorated. The service was lackluster. They have a limited amount of staff, so they weren't always able to be attentive or quick. Also, my glass and fork was dirty. I asked to receive a new pieces. The food was very average at best. I think if you are going just for drinks and sitting at the bar or for ambiance this could be a great experience. read more

Oooh! After going to the Boom Boom Room Steve and I left there wondering why we didn't come here earlier on when we first heard about it. We absolutely loved our experience here! We were puzzling over where we wanted to sit and were offered the Sinatra Room which was a room off from the main area of seating which we really liked! Atmospheric from head to toe we loved the look here. The food was excellent! We had a Hummus Plate and a Quesadilla. Ingredients tasted super fresh and it was very flavorful and vibrant just like the atmosphere! Since it is classified as a cocktail bar we of course had to try some of those. I got the Smoked Old Fashioned which was superb! Perfectly made and nice and strong cocktail! I have taken a fondness to this cocktail recently but interestingly enough it was a mocktail version and I was really wanting to try the alcoholic version and the version here did not disappoint in the slightest! I really enjoyed this place a lot and it brings me hope that Tacoma's bar scene is bringing in some uniqueness and novelty to dining and drinking experiences and hope only more concept type places (the bar is going off of mid-century cocktail culture... kind of a Rat Pack vibe too) like this open in town. I know for certain that I will be back to Boom Boom Room! read more

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Fun atmosphere and good food selections. Great fried shrooms, Cajun fried and ranch. I enjoyed my burger but it was slightly over cooked. Caesar salad didn't have enough dressing but everything was good besides...nice place to check out. read more

What an incredible place! From the minute you walk throufh the door, the ambiance takes over and it is cool! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The surrroundsing are unique and visually stunning. The music, a throw back to a time that has been forgotten until now. The food, outstanding! I had a pasta dish that was nothing short of spectacular! Tasty, satisfying, and a pure joy to eat. The drinks, hand crafted by experts who understand creativity and balance! This is now on my radar and I will be back to try the new things they introduce as well as those which have been on the menu as staples. This is a must go to spot in Tacoma! read more

A true gem of a space in Tacoma. An intimate cocktail lounge where the bartenders are passionate about their service and your experience. read more

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My wife & I were visiting from Atlanta,GA and were dining at a restaurant in downtown Tacoma. The bar tender recommended the Boom Boom Room for after hours drinks and snacks. We had a terrific time. The atmosphere was amazing and the bar tenders were a show all their own! They also had a magician & he was fantastic. We ate their wings for a late night snack and they were perfectly seasoned and delicious. I would highly recommend the Boom Boom Room to end the evening. read more

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Thought I would give an update since its been more than a year since the last review. Although, it has definitely been not a year since we last visited! We frequent this place almost twice every season. It continues to be my husband's favorite cocktail bar. I feel since the last review, there has been more food items on the menu. Usually Saturdays they open up the back room as those are their busiest days. There is also no 2 hour time limit here. Overall, still highly recommend! read more

Went for our 4th wedding anniversary their bartendar is awesome he is originally from Washington DC . We had the fried oyster mushrooms for an appetizer but we didn't get extra plates or napkins which I found odd other than that my husband loved the Sinatra steak dinner and my pasta dish was divine. read more

The drinks were incredible, both in taste and in presentation. I ordered a mocktail called the FALSE MANIFEST(NA spiced cane spirit & coffee originale, Tacoma's Manifesto Cold Brew) and it had great flavor to it-very smooth. I also tried the Wordsmjth (rum based drink) and really enjoyed it-the rum was perfectly balanced with the coconut and lime and not overpowering at all. The service was amazing, we had a really kind waitress that checked in on us every once in a while. The bar was beautiful and loved the ambiance/vibes. I'm really looking forward to coming back and trying other drinks, and possibly the food read more

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The food is good. The wings are delicious. The fried mushrooms are goid as well. I love how the food is made in house. service is good. I love the ambience. read more

Cool lil spot. Intimate feel. Classy cocktails, beautiful desserts. Great service! Waitress very helpful in helping choose what would best suit our tastes. Would like to come back and try more. 3.5 over all since we did not try food. read more

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A special place in Tacoma for late night bites and delicious drinks. Crispy flavorful fried wings, and the most garlicky fries. Drinks are strong, and the bar tender will navigate with whatever you want. I love the atmosphere, and we stayed out here until it was closing. Employer and staff are so sweet. I recommend it for everyone. read more

Preston is a fantastic bartender who is expressive and fun. We will be back because of him and our drinks, my boyfriend and I had a great time! read more

This place is absolutely incredible. Very swanky Sinatra type vibes. The servers are super friendly, the bartenders are awesome, and the drinks and food are reasonably priced and delicious. My go to is an old fashioned and they absolutely nail it. read more

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I went there for my birthday celebration on a Wednesday night and Nadine and bartender. Chase took really good care of us. The service was immaculate and kind and welcoming. read more

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We chose Boom Boom Room for a birthday celebration with a group of seven, and unfortunately, it turned into a really disappointing experience. Everything started off fine--they seated us in the back room, we got our drinks, and placed our food order. Shortly after, another group of five was seated next to us and also began being served. Then a larger group of ten arrived, apparently with reservations. At that point, staff came to both our table and the other group and asked if we would leave so they could accommodate the larger party. Being asked to leave after already being seated, served drinks, and ordering food is completely unacceptable. It shows a serious lack of organization and respect for customers. This was supposed to be a special birthday celebration, and instead it was cut short and left a bad impression on everyone involved. The way the situation was handled made it clear they struggle with managing reservations and prioritizing guests. We will not be returning. read more

Came right when they opened so we were the first ones there at 4:00 p.m. came for drinks and some food before a show at the Tacoma comedy club. Food and drinks were very good. Love the atmosphere. Service was a little bit slow, especially cuz there was only us in there for a bit. But would definitely come back to try more. Not pictured is the oyster mushrooms And it was delicious. Service and cooks were very pleasant. Definitely cute for a date night. read more

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We decided to stop in here before a comedy show. If I recall correctly there were maybe 8-10 booths to sit at, not including the bar. The happy hour prices were fair. The cocktails tasted great and the food was even better. My only complaint was that the drinks took a long time to make. I appreciate the attention to detail from the bartender making them however it was nearly 10 mins each time we ordered drinks and it wasn't busy inside. read more

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What is up with the woman bartender with the arm tattoos? People have been complaining about her and NOTHING seems to happen. She is super RUDE! They would have received more stars but their lack of service can't be ignored. We just sat and sat until they decided to take our drink and food order. I went up to the bar to see if we had to order there and the woman bartender rudely said no. Right away we noticed they were serving every other table but ours. We kept getting skipped over. Finally the super rude female bartender came to our table for our drink order. I ordered one of their fancy $12 N/A cocktails and she started to snicker. After a while again someone finally took our feed order. He seemed to be the owner. Not only did it took forever for someone to take our food order but it took forever before our food came out. My wife had the chicken wing and mushrooms which she liked. I had the $20 birder and garlic parmesan fries which was mediocre. The $20 burger would had been a $6 burger everywhere else. We really wanted to like this place. We loved the 1960's Las Vegas casino vibe. However, being passed up for service really SUX! We definitely will not come here again. Nuff Said! read more