Been here for drinks before COVID and finally made it back for dinner and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The atmosphere is warm and lively, the location is perfect, and the entire staff made the experience feel elevated without being pretentious. We had a 5:15 dinner reservation and the restaurant was already packed, which honestly says a lot. The staff was incredibly kind and knowledgeable about both the wine list and menu, and every recommendation felt thoughtfully curated. The food was phenomenal. We have the chef special which was a chicken skin dish and the short rib pasta with the added burrata; flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of those places that feels just as good for a casual night out as it does for celebrating something special. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

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A hell yes. Food. Bomb. Service. Bomb. Ambiance. Bomb. Hits all around. An "Inner Circle Peeps Only" kind of spot. read more

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Great vibes, nice staff - VERY LONG WAIT for a Tuesday night - only 3 people We enjoyed our food, it was good. But it took a long time for us to actually get out drinks and food for the day of the week and number of people and what we ordered. My niece enjoyed her burger, she can be a picky eater so that's high praise. Subtracting one star for the wait time. read more

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My goodness I love it here. The service is always great, the food is always delicious. Who doesn't love consistency? The patatas bravas were insanely good, took me back to my time in Madrid! I had the stir fry which was wonderful and vegetarian friendly. My partner had the short rib which he loved. My only note, the focaccia bread appetizer was cold, I will probably skip this next time (as I have a small rule focaccia is always best hot :)) read more

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En Rama is a gem tucked into the heart of Tacoma that absolutely delivers when it comes to inventive, soulful cuisine and a cozy, elevated atmosphere. From the first bite to the last sip, this place hits all the right notes. Pozole Pasta. That's the dish. And it's as incredible as it sounds. House-made garganelli pasta tangled in a rich, cheesy sauce with tender chicken thighs braised in guajillo, arbol, and cascabel peppers. It's got depth, warmth, and just the right amount of kick. The hominy adds that nostalgic pozole texture, the pickled radish gives it pop and acidity, and the crispy chicken skin? Game changer. Topped with cotija and fresh herbs, this dish is bold, comforting, and completely unforgettable. En Rama nails the balance of inventive and familiar. The space is warm and intimate, the cocktails are thoughtful and balanced, and the service is friendly without being overbearing. If you haven't been, go. This place isn't just one of Tacoma's best--it's a destination. If you're in Tacoma and haven't been to En Rama yet, you're missing out on one of the city's most inspired dining experiences. read more

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Nice cozy cocktail bar serving American food in downtown Tacoma. This place is actually pretty popular, on a Friday the tables are fully booked but they do leave the bar seats for first come first served. We went around 6pm and was told a 20-30 min wait and leave my phone number to call when a table is ready, but we actually got seated in 6 min which is a win in my books. We were in a rush as we solely went here for quick food and drinks before going to Thunderdome in Tacoma Dome nearby, and everything came out fast and service is great. We got the pimento cheese and chimichurri bruschetta. These were "light bites" but these 2 dishes were enough for a meal based on portion size. The pimento cheese itself is excellent, and I loved the grilled onions that were included. I am never a fan of pickled vegetables but they do pair nicely with the dish. The bread is toasted nicely. The chimichurri bruschetta is quite hearty too, but pricing is not as worthwhile as the pimento cheese. The filling is not as generous and there were only 3 slices of bread. However, this dish was still delicious, but I would not opt to get it again. Cocktails here were decent. They were somewhat inventive, and I particularly liked the Smokey OF that we got. The other one, La Poire, is decent, but lacks volume. I wished they didn't hastily present the drinks to us, as we saw them smoking the drink, but they lifted the barrier out before we even got a chance to take a video or photo properly. The downside was the ventilation is not the best. We left smelling like grilled onions, so I advise to not wear the most expensive clothes yet the ambience is quite classy. read more

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Last minute double date... never been before but friends raved about it! Had the En Rama salad... not worth $15 since it was mainly arugula. Hubs had the short rib bolognese which was outstanding! Friends had brussels and bacon and the shrimp risotto... AMAZING! Icing on the cake (literally) was the Dark Choc Flourless Choc Torte! I'm a suckered for these and this particular one was spot on!!!! Dont pass this treat up if you come. Cozy spot, cute bar, fancy cocktails... small portions so dont come starving Flavors are YUM!!! Great customer service as well. Great job En Rama! read more

We had such a great dinner. A friend and I came here for my early birthday dinner. I picked this place because they had a vegan entree and several small plates. The restaurant is intimate with dimmed lighting. The tables have candles, and there was unique Christmas decor that was so thoughtful and interesting. We ordered the marinated olives, house-made focaccia, and broccolini to start. The olives had a flaky sea salt that was right up our alley. The focaccia was baked with rosemary and whole cloves of garlic. The broccolini was crispy and spicy from the red pepper flakes. They were all delicious. I got the vegan pasta (I can't remember the name of it, and it wasn't the same one that was on their website menu). It had a vegan cream sauce and oyster mushrooms. It was fantastic. My friend got the mussels and love them. We got a couple mocktails: Seasonal Brush and Hibiscus Mule. Both were very tasty. Our server was attentive, quick, and friendly. We will definitely return! read more

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Fresh & creative drinks. High quality food! And cute, intimate atmosphere. With friendly service. Everything is absolutely enjoyable!

You guys omg! One of the best home made pasta I'd have in a while ! I got the creste de gallo de pomodora and it was chefs kiss !!! I added shrimp for some protein and omg Bomb !! Our friends got the steer corn pasta and that was also pretty good and Dylan was an excellent bartender the drinks were well made and unique . Definitely can't wait to try their other dishes love that thier menu changes seasonally . Please come support them if you love pasta or was want a nice dinner with a beautiful ambiance of the city of Tacoma :) read more

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We had such a great experience at En Rama! The food and service were top tier! The vibe is very intimate. Would highly recommend for date night! read more

We had a yummy time, enjoying the food and service from the kitchen and the bartender James. He made some pretty amazing cocktails! Even introduced us to an orange wine, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The oysters were fresh and accompanied by a citrus mignonette which was a new twist for me ( I do prefer a raspberry but this was also delish). I enjoyed the crab pasta salad which was filling as an entree for me. He enjoyed the burger and fries. I didn't get much of a look around the place, it was small and low lit, but there were three tables open and some seats at the bar. We were offered bar seats, the host stated they had reservations on them but we stayed until close and no one ever came nor did he offer to move us after two courses and several rounds. I did deduct points there for a poor hosting experience, unfortunately. Outside the restaurant was an interactive art installment ... a slug that you can sit under and hear "watery" sounds haha. That was the highlight of the night aside from the great bartender banter and service. read more

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LOVE this place!! Super small, so def make a reservation ahead of time , as it's limited seating. Dark , candle lit vibes w/curated cocktails flowing. They have a small menu that changes frequent. Due to a small menu, everything is cooked to perfection! And our waitress was such a VIBE! I truly appreciated her energy on this night, as my aunt was in town for her bday. Perfect night! read more

My daughter and I have had 2 really bad experiences since the new owners took over. Namely with the woman who seems to be running the place in the evening. Both times she was extremely rude and the last time 2/6/26 even the bartender was rude. The first time, we were sitting at the bar, the side that is next to the door. She tapped me aggressively on the back with an irritated attitude and asked me to move when my chair wasn't sticking out at all. Tapping people aggressively is not well taken. We wanted to come back after the first bad experience because we've always loved En Rama and wanted to give it another try. Same woman still there and just as rude as the first time. Insultingly rude. We will never be back again. There are many other places in Tacoma where the drinks and food are just as good if not better. So unfortunate that 1 person can ruin an entire business. The "face" of the place should be friendly and welcoming. She really should not be representing En Rama. read more

This place is very special to me and my boyfriend. For our 1st anniversary, we ate here! It's a small place but they have incredible food! Our first time/first anniversary here, we had a conversation with an old couple that noted our energy towards one another which was special to remember! So you do meet many people who will sit next to you since the seats are close together but not too much that it feels like personal space invasion lol. My boyfriend loves the charcuterie board they have. We've had their pasta dishes which are delish! Recently we came back the weekend after Valentine's Day and had their pimento cheese with bread and pickled veggies. We got so much pimento cheese that we brought it back home! En Rama is tucked in the old post office/ courthouse so when you walk in, it will be to your right. They have these nice big ball light fixtures centered one by one in the lobby entrance before you head in to the restaurant. The old post office/ courthouse holds its historical presence. They also have an outdoor patio area, which I believe has heated lamps. They also had a very cozy playlist of music going. Recommend calling -- since reservations are a must, they usually book out in advance. Service has been great! Definitely recommend! read more

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This was our second time eating here. I made reservations online to eat inside, not knowing they didn't have air conditioning on a 95° day. That was totally my bad, and the heat made the whole experience challenging. The air was pretty stifling and we sweated our way through the meal. The service was great again and so was the food. I had the risotto with chorizo (so good!) and my BF had the short rib ragu (also delish). The drinks were just okay this time. I don't drink alcohol so I had the hibiscus mule mocktail. It was okay. My boyfriend had their margarita though and oddly it has sherry in it, which he felt made the drink taste like vinegar. We probably wouldn't order either of those again. Great food here, but we'd have enjoyed it on a much cooler evening had we known. We'll be back in the fall. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner with the husband. It was great overall, and I'm really glad we chose En Rama for the delicious food and service. Inside is quite small and not very intimate - and after an 88 degree day, it was still warm at 7pm, but not super hot as we were seated by the patio door. (Covered patio looked expansive and comfortable!) BUT we could hear the entire conversation of the 2 seated very close to us... a 1st date. :) The girl was very into it, lots of laughing! Haha. Times like this I'm glad to be old and married... Service was great. Takes awhile to be greeted, but they are clearly slammed and at full capacity* on a Sat night. Once we ordered everything came out quickly with personable service. BREAD - A+, pull-apart soft goodness with whipped butter PASTA - B+, Made from scratch, great flavors (I wanted more cheesy) BURGER - A-, smash burger w/ 2 patties (they were out of fries unfortunately but salad was fresh) BREAD PUDDING - $12, super good but we were so full! I love when a restaurant boxes up your leftovers FOR you. Recommend getting a reservation - they do 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm seatings. Not a good place for a large group unless you call far in advance. read more

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Very mid experience for my first time here. We had a reservation, so getting seated wasn't too big of a deal. The staff and workers were friendly and apologetic, but it took FOREVER for our food to come out. It almost made me question if they forgot about us. I am pretty sure we waited like 45 minutes to an hour for our food. The food we ordered was okay, but not really worth the wait especially if you are hungry. I would consider coming back again since it looks like the menu changes every now and then. read more

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What a neat find. The place is a small and quaint venue. We were here around 3:30 so seating was not a problem. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and pleasant. We asked for suggestions on the menu and chose the burger over the charcuterie. Our happy hour cocktails were well crafted and well presented. The Romesco dip was the weak link. Flavor was average and the crudete was disappointing. The En Rama burger made up for the dip. It was messy and delicious. The patas bravado served with were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Definitely a place worth going to. read more

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It's a great little place, the food, service and ambiance was great until the little dark curly haired waitress was trying to rush us, we had reservations and 20 minutes later she's trying to tell us to hurry because our table was reserved for someone, she wasn't even our waitress, I don't know maybe she didn't realize we had reservations, anyway it didn't matter we stayed over an hour after that and didn't have to deal with her. Our waitress with the lighter curly and nose ring and the bartender were great! read more

We came in 13 mins after they opened, I told him we needed a table for 5 he said okay in a cheerful voice and the moment my fiancé came inside with my 4 year old niece his whole demeanor changed and with zero hesitation he said they were fully booked and set the menus back down. In the photo you can see that they were completely empty and had several tables that could seat 5. We also walked a little and passed this location on two separate occasions once within an hour of being turned away and the second was several hours after and they had room on both occasions. They clearly are not kid friendly, but for future reference, just allow people to know that you are not a kid friendly establishment instead of blaming it on space! Very disappointing experience read more

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En Rama is a Top 10 restaurant of Tacoma, no doubts about it. The menu is seasonal and prone to change. I've never ordered something I didn't love. I still think about an ox tail pasta I had here years ago, the best dang meal I've ever had in my life, I dream with that pasta. The only issue is how crowded it can get. The restaurant is cozy and small. It's definitely not the place to be if you're trying to stay socially distant (unless the outside patio is open). The last time I went in, my table was located right outside the kitchen. My clothes smelled like grease by the end of the night. If you are a foodie, En Rama is a must. read more

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Wonderful food and service. We had happy hour cocktails, $10 old fashioned drinks from 4-5. The only drawback was our dinner time. We arrive for our 4:15 reservation due to no other accommodations being provided. We saw two open tables and bar seating while we ate during our meal but maybe those others had canceled. We enjoyed the charcuterie board, Chelsea gem oysters, meatballs and the bolognese with soft egg on top. The extra saltiness from the bed of salt on the oysters, perfectly chosen cheeses on the charcuterie board (great blue cheese choice, excellent jam), balanced meatballs with the fresh pasta and rich cream sauce for our main entree. We did street parking but there is a parking lot nearby. Would definitely return. read more

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Pretty good food! The bread and butter were so yummy! Other dishes were just alright, but above average for the area. Major downside is how muggy the restaurant gets during the summer. It seems like they don't have AC, and so it feels pretty miserable mid/late day with the ovens/stoves going. Had to move to a table next to the door as my husband and I were both feeling a bit unwell inside. I recommend sitting outside during the summer, if possible. read more

Dang, what a find! The perfect small bistro/bar restaurant. Just go. Drinks and food were both stellar. Plus, I was a single this night and totally comfortable...that's a great vibe and great service. read more

The service and food were great! Sit at the bar to watch the expert bartender. The restaurant itself is clean and cozy. It's worth it!

Second visit here. I've been following on Instagram and it's been making me Hungry. The food and the service are fun, interesting and worth it. Try everything on the menu! Also- the menu changes with the season so come often! They do free meals during the week and half priced bottles of wine on Tuesday nights. The cookies and milk are amazing. It's real food made with love. read more

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Located at the corner of A St & S. 11th in downtown Tacoma, this Italian & Spanish inspired cocktail bar feels like a cozy hideaway inside the historic Courthouse Square building. En Rama serves up classic & signature cocktails, small & large plates, seafood, pasta, and great desserts! Recommendations: 1) Netflix & Chill Cocktail. Involves Jamaican Rum and a little fire! 2) The en Rama Burger was so juicy! 3) Bread Pudding for dessert! read more

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Love this place! Perfect and cozy date night spot inside the old post office building. The server and the bartender were super knowledgeable about the food and wine and cocktails. Sorry I didn't get any photos. The beets and pesto were warm and delicious as were the burrata bruschetta. We shared the steak but would skip that next time (too much fat). And the patatas bravas were delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Decided to go here with one of my girlfriends to catch up. We decided to try this place after looking at the pics and reading some reviews. Truthfully, I'm glad we came. First thing to know is that this is located in and older bank like building. We were confused on where to go. Once we got there, we saw the space was kind of small and intimate. So have a reservation. We didn't, so we sat at the bar. Didn't mind it too much. The drink I had, was tasty. Some "Netflix and Chill" type of drink. And the pasta, the pasta was *chefs kiss*. I would go back here again for dare night with the boyfriend. read more

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First time here. My husband found and we went because it was near our home. The menu was simple the food tasted authentic and homemade Service was amazing and loved the vibe. Small restaurant I would recommend reservations but definitely worth the wait!! Highly recommend this restaurant read more

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This quaint, intimate restaurant is located within the courthouse square of downtown Tacoma. My girlfriend and I visited on a Tuesday evening and were seated quickly, but I've been turned away on prime days like Friday and Saturday due to its popularity as a date night spot. I can see why this is a must-eat Tacoma destination. The servers were laid-back but showed a deep passion for the food and cocktails, all handcrafted in-house, complemented by the courthouse's very cool aesthetic. My girlfriend and I tried the patatas bravas, hot honey Brussels, and shared the bucatini. The food was fresh, but the portions were fairly small for the price point. Even sharing the pasta, it would have only taken three bites to finish. The drinks were okay; my palate didn't quite mesh with most of the handcrafted cocktails. The standout dish of the night was the patatas bravas. I believe this place is a must-try in Tacoma, but it might be a "one and done" experience. read more

Cool spot with amazing cocktails and delicious small plates. Located in a industrial-ish area in downtown Tacoma. Food: We tried the bread ($3, unlike any focaccia I've had, THICK crust and delicious butter with flaky sea salt), mussels ($14, I could swim in that broth omg), risotto ($14, this was alright, the cheese gave it depth in flavor but the rice was a little crunchy), and burger ($12, amazing, gooey cheese and smashed style patties). Drinks: Baby Netflix-and-chill ($10) was incredible and very impressive looking. Lavender ($10) cocktail was very sweet and creamy, definitely a dessert drink. Also tried a the Mezcal Penicillin ($12), and a classic old fashioned ($10) which were both great. Service was an A+, good amount of outdoor seating with heaters. read more

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My first thought of this place was chic and cozy! Nestled in the corner of the courthouse, this is the perfect place for drinks and dinner on the patio. They also have a limited menu of small plates inside at the bar, which includes a small number of mostly 2-person tables. Servers are chill and prompt! Cocktails here are on point! I have been frequenting speakeasies for the last couple of years and this place absolutely did not disappoint. I got a mezcal penicillin, which had just enough spice and citrus to balance out the smokiness of the mezcal. Spanish tapas here are just as amazing as the drinks. We got the tinned sardines, pickled vegetables and pimento cheese. The cheese comes with a berried onion compote which at first I was confused about but once I layered that stuff on top of the cheese, it was a flavor explosion! Tinned items are not your average grocery store cans and definitely worth trying. The sardines weren't "fishy" and came with crostini, red peppers, flaky salt, and lemon to assemble and devour. They also have oysters on the half shell. I was so full already so that is for my next visit. Happy hour is Tues-Sat 3-5pm. read more

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I had a en Rama burger with sweet potato fries. Burger was pretty good and the sauce was a nice touch. I was a little disappointed they no longer have ricotta b/c of a switch in the kitchen. read more

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Everything about this place is 5 stars. Super intimate and dimly lit. Only about 7-8 tables inside, which I love. Impeccable Service from our waitress Jessie, and food that made us say mmmm, Omg & yummm! I highly recommend ordering the 1/2 size portions of pasta, so you can try more food with your date. This place is meant to be ordered as small plates and tastings of things. Would NOT recommend trying to do the typical appetizer then entree setup here. The Acorn Squash & Shaved Brussels was wonderful. The homemade focaccia bread with the Mussels was hands down our favorite dish. We also had the Mushroom Buccatini which was wonderfully earthy. Cocktails were delicious. Such a great date night spot! read more

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Le sigh. Okay. This one kind of sucks for me because the place itself is cute, it's inside a historic building and has Al fresco seating...but it left us scratching our heads during our entire visit. We did arrive towards the end of their shift, so that was on us. We were seated promptly. Our waitress was very nice. I think the menu is supposed to be Spanish, which, lol, but okay. As your locally annoying (actual) Spaniard, I'm always out to call these so-called tapas/Spanish places out because they're 99.9% not Spanish at all. So of course I wanted to try the patatas bravas. Well guess what? They were out of that. Okay, I chose some pasta dish. Guess what? Out of that too. Okay...can I have your burger? Sorry out of all potatoes unless you want a side salad. Lordt. Ok... what DO you have?? They starting listing a LOT of things they were also out of. So their small menu dwindled significantly, including their drink menu. We ended up having to pick the pine nut pasta (full size), the pimiento whatever, the meatballs and some drinks. Remember how they were out of things? Well we got served two of the regular 3 meatballs and the waitress said we would be comped for this. Okay...at this point we were expecting our food to not even come out because why wouldn't they run out of it as it's being put in? We get our food and I liked what we got. The meatballs and the tomato sauce definitely reminded me of my mom's sauce, so that was a plus but again, we got two small meatballs. My pasta was very filling and had an extremely light flavor, which if you like pine nuts, then you'll get it but my husband had the biggest gripe with his perception of it being flavorless. In fact, we added the meatball tomato sauce and it became 80% tastier. The pimento dip was tasty but oddly cold. Our drinks were fine. As we asked for the check, we were not comped for their meatball fiasco. We told the other waitress, who brought the check. She said, oh you're that couple? Let me fix that for you. She never returned and our waitress came by and has to go back in to look for it...and brought it back without any changes and left. At this point we were frustrated. We decided not to press on this and just not tip. Well she came back as we were filling it and asked if we had been comped. We said no. She literally said, oh gosh I don't want to affect anything, let me go change it. Uh huh. Clever girl. Would I recommend? Sure, for a drink and app after work if you're local. Otherwise, there are other places in Tacoma that are better and similarly priced. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. A friend asked me to meet her here for dinner during the holidays so I jumped on the opportunity. Small and cute. We say at a higher top which I hate cuz I'm a little person and it's uncomfortable but whatever. On the to foodz That caesar was really good. There were a few little anchovies in there. Not too much dressing. Croutons were fresh. The Mac n cheese was made with chorizo I think. It has a little sweetness to the sauce. At first I wasnt sure if I liked it but... I did. It was good. The more I ate it the more I wanted. Both drinks were good. I'd get the vermouth again. read more

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Be aware of their tip system. We have 4 adults plus a 3 years old kid. They charged us large group tip rate, which is 22% plus tax(10.3%). So it's almost 25% tip rate. read more

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The food of course is amazing and def worth freezing outside. Love that they put up a structure to block the wind and rain. Could def use some heat out there. Bundle up or bring a blanket. Cocktails and Food come as they are and don't ask for anything outside the menu. Server was new but energetic. Make sure you have time to sit and relax. read more

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