I have to give it great high five to the Chef. He's back there working his butt off and he makes me the best BLT sandwich ever every time I go the bartenders are great. The staff is friendly. The ambience is very laid-back. Everyone is friendly and I really enjoy their karaoke they do several times at night. I love to come and hang out with my sisters here and you meet people from all varieties of different levels of the world. It's a great place. I used to walk past here as a kid who knew how much fun they were really having inside probably why they've been around over 30 years. read more

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The kind of neighborhood bar that everyone loves. Great food, quick service and reasonable prices. They have good daily specials and the best wings around. Don't forget to stop in Fridays for the prime rib special. read more

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On 9-11/12, 2026. I visited Flying Boots the night of 9-11 going into 9-12, 2026, unfortunately, my experiences with Char, some staff left me extremely disappointed. At the end of the night, my daughter paid her tab with Kiana, a Black female bartender who, I understand, is no longer employed there as of this week. After-ward, Sky, a male Filipino bartender, repeatedly de-manded that my daughter pay a tab she had already paid. Even after she ex-plained several times that she had paid, he continued pressing the issue and yelled across the est-ablishment, "Pay your tab." My daughter asked Kiana directly, and Kiana con-firmed, "Yes, you paid." The situation was unnecessary and embarrassing. I had already been informed by a customer that concerns had reportedly been raised about Sky's behavior, including concerns brought to Char by other bartenders. I have person-ally witnessed behavior here that was extremely upsetting to me. I have PTSD, and my daughter does as well, based on my experiences, I did not find the establishment particularly disability-friendly or accommodating in how customers were treated. I have also gone out of my way to help people here. I have helped elderly and vulnerable customers, walked people home when they needed assistance, driven the karaoke host home because she uses a walker, helped during difficult situations, assisted bartenders, and helped when their system went down. I have a valid MAST permit and understand bar operations and customer service expectations. Despite this, I never expected special treatment, only basic respect. On 9-12, I came in intending to speak with Char about my concerns. She appeared busy; so I said I would return, she agreed. When I returned later, my experience was very different. Char appeared intoxicated, and I personally witnessed what appear-ed to be a verbal altercation involving physical contact with a customer. I also observed Char speaking with another person about me, which concerned me because I felt the situation was being discussed without the complete context. While I was sitting inside the bar, a review my daughter wrote appeared online. I was subsequently told that my so-called associate had told Char that I wrote the review. Today Char confronted me about the review, this raised a serious concern about how customer feedback is handled. Rather than asking, "What can we do to fix these problems?", my experience was that the focus be-came who wrote the review and con-fronting that person. When Char later accused me of having a problem with Crystal and Sky, I felt my legitimate concerns were being reframed as a personal issue instead of being addressed profession-ally. Customers should be able to write reviews and express their experiences. Confronting a customer aggressively or rudely because they raised concerns is not good customer service. I had an emergency-room visit after becoming concerned about possible cross-contamination. I repeat-edly asked that pork be kept away from my food because of my dietary restrictions, and I did not feel those concerns were taken seriously. I also personally witnessed an employee put dirty shoes on the bar countertop. Food and drink service surfaces should be kept sanitary, and legitimate dietary and food-safety concerns should be taken seriously. I have personally observed other interactions that concerned me. I have also heard concerns from others about Char and certain employees. As a Black woman, I was particularly dis-appointed by how I felt I was treated when raising concerns. I have defended myself, my adult child, and other women when I believed someone needed help. I do not believe standing up for yourself or others should automatically make someone a "problem customer." The issue is not that I wrote a review. The issue is what caused me to write it. Negative feedback should be an opportunity to listen, investigate, take responsibility, and improve not an opportunity to identify or confront the customer who wrote it. I will be filing a complaint with the NAACP reaching out to Urban league. read more

I have been to Flying Boots many times before and have enjoyed the food, which makes what happened today even more upsetting. At 4:36 PM, I placed and paid for an online DoorDash pickup order. The confirmation stated that my order would take approximately 21-31 minutes. When I arrived, I used the restroom and then waited for my food. I was then told that someone had already picked up my order. I tried to explain that this did not make sense because I had JUST placed the order at 4:36 and had the order details on my phone showing the time. Instead of calmly checking the order information, the situation escalated. I was told to move my vehicle from the handicap parking space. I am currently dealing with a disability involving my hips and knees and am still waiting to receive my handicap placard. I moved my vehicle as requested. When I returned, I showed them my order information again. Rather than simply checking the tablet and resolving the issue, I felt talked down to, intimidated, and humiliated. The manager raised her voice at me, and other customers began joining in, telling me that my order was gone and that I needed to leave. I was ultimately told to get out. As the only African-American woman in the establishment at that time, I found the way I was singled out and treated deeply disturbing. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but I can absolutely say that the experience felt racially discriminatory to me. I felt surrounded, threatened, embarrassed, and treated as though I was the problem simply for insisting that a prepaid order I had just placed be properly checked. And then came the most frustrating part: when they checked the tablet again, they discovered there had in fact been a mistake. My order information had not been handled correctly. After everything that had happened, there was no meaningful acknowledgment of how I had been treated. The manager's demeanor suddenly became calmer and she offered me a drink or water. I declined. I paid for my food, and I had every right to respectfully ask what happened to my order without being yelled at, embarrassed, or made to feel unwelcome. Flying Boots needs to take a serious look at how situations like this are handled. Read the order information carefully before accusing a customer of being wrong. Verify the facts before escalating a situation. And above all, treat every customer with dignity and respect. I came in to pick up dinner. I left feeling humiliated, intimidated, and deeply disrespected. For a place I have patronized and enjoyed in the past, this experience was absolutely unacceptable. read more

Heard they had great wings. Sat down, was immediately greeted and asked what we wanted to drink. But unfortunately, when the beer came out, it had a funk to it. I'm not sure how often they clean the nozzles on the taps, but it needs to be done more often I would think. we ordered the wings, when they came out, they were piping hot, and we were excited until about the third wing in for each of us. After the wings have been on the table for about 10 minutes, the honey jalapeño started to congeal, and the other flavor breading just started to fall off. Unfortunately, this is not the place for wings anymore, or beer until they clean those nozzles. Super nice and helpful bartender. read more

The western burger was a life changing experience. I'm speechless that something as simple as shoestring French fries can make me appreciate this dump of a planet. Also the drinks were proper af read more

Flying Boots & Wings - Th3 bar - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Sad to say this but very disappointed. Dirty bathroom, soda on the drinks was flat, chicken wings were rubbery and I don't think one of the flavors was right, and the taco salad should be called a ice berg salad because you ain't getting enough protein in it. Honestly used to like coming here for a good drink, good atmosphere, and good food. Jon Taffer please come rescue this bar. read more

Total dive bar and I loved it! Wings were very good and humongous!!! I came in for lunch and the bartender was an absolute sweetheart! The outside looks a little sketchy, but it seems like a great neighborhood little spot and I can see myself coming back!!! read more

Flying Boots & Wings - Mild wings! - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS! Are you in Tacoma and you're broke!? Yo, I know some wings that will get you woke!!! .. and no you won't choke! It's a little funny shaped building in Tacoma! Wait until you smell the garlic and buffalo aroma! but PLEASE remember to have your bed ready for your coma! Hear me out, I do not give out 5 star reviews all the time or even often for that matter. This place deserves all the love, admiration, and glory of a WW2 veteran! Hands down best wings in the city and the price is phenomenal. I will go out on a limb and say these wings are "so" good that I almost don't wanna publish this review in fears that you might take my seat next time I go. I got a 12 piece buffalo wing for $11.99 which is "unheard" of these days when it comes to buffalo wing prices. Even the buffalo sauce is not regular; it got hints of that classic taste with some mysterious spice and a ton of garlic in it. HOME RUN Flying Boots & wings! PROS: - WINGS, omg the Wings!!!!! - Setting is usually ample - Karaoke is LIT (a super fun time) - Drinks are amongst the cheapest in town - Super laid back - Not many cons to going here CONS: - Parking - Location read more

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Waitress Tammy is very friendly. We come here 2-3 times a month to eat and have a cocktail. Great food! read more

Flying Boots & Wings - Taco Omelette - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great Tacoma semi-dive bar. I say semi because they make food till almost 2 in the morning, which is pretty awesome. And they had karaoke right up until 2 o'clock in the morning which I thought was pretty nice. People are not your standard Tacoma liberal artists and some of the more popular haunts but the more hard-core Tacoma people from the past little rough around the edges super nice definitely a hip-hop but cool as heck. read more

Okay not your average bar with chicken wings I have social anxiety so I'm careful which places I pick to eat alone and let me say I felt really at home it felt like one of my home bars My waitress was too sweet she kept calling me by my name and I only told her my name once that really made the experience great! When my food came out it was so hot I cough ya little from the spices and I was already in love hahah food is phenomenal chicken is juicy and and really fun CLEAN environment I can't remember my waitress name but she had platinum blonde hair thanks sweety and thank you flying boots! read more

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This one has been on my list for a while. Have passed it by many times, I love the neon sign, It is so retro. Entering the place I felt it to be clean and huge with lots of space. We really went there for the wings, which is something that's always on our list. A few things were a disappointment and we decided we need not go back to again. The service was prompt, but not attentive over time, our server was not very warm in fact cold. Seems you need to be a regular. The wings were crunchy and not to our liking. However the onion rings were great, thru probably frozen style. I am glad that this is a true institution for Tacoma and it should continue that way. However I don't feel I need to go back. read more

Flying Boots & Wings! What a place. First of all it is more for locals than anything else. Is it a dive? It sure as hell is. Plenty rough around the edges. Was it clean and tidy? The tables were all clean and ready to go. The counter tops were wiped down and clean. The floor is old and warn but was swept up pretty well. The bathroom? Well, to be honest the bathroom was pretty much a dirty, broken down outhouse with graffiti scrawled on any available free wall space. Maybe if at all possible make sure you do your business before you get here might be a good idea. The waitress was really friendly and helpful... maybe a little on the slow side but I was there visiting with my Son so as long as she kept the beer coming I was ok with the "slow" part. There was a mistake on my order where she brought me fries instead of the tots that I ordered but she promptly made it right. The Food? It might be that with all the covid stuff going on these days I have been craving a burger for months but the Western Burger and Tots I had really hit the spot for me quite well. Would I return? Well, I was comfortable enough but after all was said and done I would probably seek out place without all the issues. read more

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Amazing chicken wings. Our favorite little dive bar when we're craving chicken. A definite recommend if you like good bar food.

Wings are some of the best I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend. Also got the mozzarella sticks and Philly cheesesteak which were also delicious. Fries are nice and crispy too! read more

Flying Boots & Wings - Wings - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Local watering hole, strange combo of a super divey vibe and customer base in a super updated interior. Though I love the new update, can't wait to see the back patio open again. I live right down the street and the wings should drive up property values within a block radius. The hype is real. If I'm in the mood for some karaoke or classic as it comes bar fare this is the spot. Anyways with that being said Tammy is my favorite bartender and an absolute delight. Excited to try breakfast soon! read more

Food was perfect, we orders the sampler!! Drinks were strong & great! Bartenders & staff were so wonderful & friendly but the Karaoke guy was the best!! So fun & so fair with allocating the customers singing so everyone had a chance to sing! The crowd was the best I had ever been privileged to be around! Awesome diversity of customers & no drama just pure fun. Me & my daughter in law stayed 6 hours! Had the best time of my life!! Thank you Bill, & staff & customers Christian & buddy & the gang you are impressive wonderful people!! Thank you Doris read more

Great wings, friendly staff, warm foamy beer. The men's bathroom smells like men have been urinating on the floor for at LEAST 20 years and it hasn't been cleaned EVER. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is literally the wings. The giant delicious wings. read more

Pretty bummed about the last few experiences. I want to start by saying I've been here in the morning/early afternoon and the staff was super nice and helpful. Every time I've come at night though, it was a completely different experience. Brought a bigger group in at night for karaoke, the bartenders were so rude and the whole party felt like they were ignoring us on purpose while helping other patrons. Wanted to bring another bigger party in a few weeks later for a celebration, because of the first experience we called earlier in the day to verify that bringing in ~15 people would be okay. The lady I spoke with that morning sounded very excited we were bringing in a celebration and assured us it would be fine. It was not. The same two bartenders were there and treated our party so poorly. They blatantly ignored us to take others' orders and made rude comments to multiple people in our party. All of our friends and family were made to feel so uncomfortable they were afraid to order drinks. My partner tried to get a glass of water on multiple occasions and the bartender refused and said there were not enough cups. 20+ minutes later and multiple glasses returned and the bartender still refused to serve us WATER. The worst part was the blatant transphobia. The bartender ignored the name given for the order, took the deadname off of the ID, and when corrected continued to yell out the deadname; making our friend very uncomfortable. We really like that they do karaoke nightly, the wings are sooo good, and the friendliness of the staff in the daytime really made me not want to give up on this place. But I don't think I can give this place another chance! read more

Pretty sound place, wings are more on the fatty side and none of them are spicy at all. I'm saying that not because they were not good simply if your looking for anything with a kick, don't get the wings. 2 orders of 12 wings, an order of fries and a couple drinks came out to about 50$ before tip! Overall great vibe here, nice customers and staff were welcoming and friendly! read more

Disappointed in Bar Server. Rude and had an Attitude. Only people in the bar, when we arrived.Tossed the menus. Short tempered and was Snarky. read more

Good wings, chill vibes, and amazing bar tenders! I absolutely love Monica! If you are looking for a relaxed place to get a drink in tacoma I would recomend!!! read more

Flying Boots & Wings - Beer! - American Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Wings are amazing! Sometimes service is slow. Tried to call to order wings and no answer after multiple attempts so I went inside to order and 45 minutes later I got my food. read more

1st starting with the staff they were so nice on the phone, made sure they had everything I wanted before hanging up on the phone! When I picked the food up it was ready and the staff was so friendly in person as well! They explained I could mix and match flavors if I wanted to next time with wings! Like over and above! 2nd let's talk about the wings! My husband used to love hooters and when they closed he's been bugging me to find another place... this place is better than where we previously got wings at including his "old" favorite... hooters!! So glad we decided to take a chance and try this place it will now be ... "our wing place" lol!! read more

If I could give it a 0 I would I have never felt so invisible in my life. And no it was not busy!!! Was ignored for over 20 minutes as others who came in after our party were helped. This used to be one of my favorite places! Never again. read more

Great food and drinks! Friendly staff. Clean restrooms. We love coming here for dinner or drinks!!

Chicken wings are my thing! Like, I am always trying to find the best spot for wings. Well, I found it! Flyin Boots does have probably my favorite wings ever, but the service is soooo bad that I stopped coming here, which is craaazy because I came here ALL the time for about a year. I am not exaggerating when I say that 90% of my experiences were weird, unpleasant, and/or frustrating. I'm convinced the staff HATE when people place any orders for food. It's so strange. They also are extremely rigid with certain things: like, they won't toss an order of 12 wings in 2 separate flavors. I've been nothing but pleasant when I go in there, but it's the weirdest thing in that I swear when I walk in there to give them business, they're pissed! If this review was on the wings alone it'd be 5 stars, but this review is for the business itself. Unfortunately the vibe of the staff is so bad I don't go there anymore read more

Vixen was a great server and very honest with her favorites in food and spirits! Would totally recommend this place!!!

I ordered the wings. The chicken was flavored as burnt grease and a generic buffalo sauce likely out of a bottle after the person that answered the phone said it was a house-made sauce. Very disappointed read more

I have not been here in 20 years. Me and my husband decided to stop by for a quick drink. The place didn't look too much different still the same old hole in the wall I remember. One thing that was exceptional was the service. The young bartender Nichole went out of her way to assist us. Her customer service was exceptional. We will definitely return to spend our money here. Excellent customer service is hard to find these days. She was a Gem. Thank you Nichole. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood and decided to check out the local spot with my wife. It was a great date night ! All I need for a good night is some wings, and my night was made when the chicken came out. Nichole was great, she was very kind and personable which my wife loved being that we just moved into the area. We will definitely be coming back for the amazing service and food ! read more

Was last there before Covid. It was a warm, relaxed, easy-going place. I have been there a few times to sing karaoke and enjoyed it. It is sort of a hole in the wall, but I lean towards that vibe anyway, so I was good with it. The food is okay -- typical traditional hole in the wall bar food. The drinks are moderately priced and moderately tasty. read more

Can't echo this sentiment strongly enough: best damned wings in Tacoma. Fiance and I moved in up the street a few weeks ago and had our eye on this place. Totally struck the jackpot on our neighborhood watering hole! Inside is clean, if a little basic. Beer is cold, and they have a solid selection. Nothing earth-shattering, but you're not coming here for 100 taps that'll blow the wax off your Portland friend's mustache. Mac and Jack, Irish Death, etc. Apps are solid. They hand make their own jalapeño poppers and mozz. sticks - and you can get pepper jack instead of mozz, which is fantastic. Haven't tried them yet, but I trust they're great. Poppers are good flavor, but take solid bites, they fall apart pretty easy. The wings - wow. They're perfect sized, perfectly breaded. They put a single layer of breading, so you get good crunch without worrying about it being KFC. Every sauce (aside from sweet chili) is made in-house. I found the honey jalapeño to actually not be sweet at all. Good level of spice. The smokey chipotle is great, very well made. The sticky fingers - that's my ish. It's something like a sweet chili, less chili. The garlic parm is yummy, the sauce can get a little goopy. We really, really dig the clientele. Everyone said hi our first night, staff is super friendly, and they do karaoke EVERY NIGHT. Home! read more

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These wings. I was looking around Tacoma for a wing spot and rolled the dice on Flying Boots. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. Get the boots buffalo and jalapeño honey...eat the buffalo first and save the honey for dessert because they may as well be. Fan-f*cking-tastic. I won't be looking for a wing spot anymore. And 9pm is karaoke so you can sing after downing a dozen wings. I would have taken a picture, but it was gruesome. Hit em up. read more

Erica is one of the best bartenders I've ever had. She hangs with the best and gives the best shit. Every bartender that works here including Tami, Nichole are amazing. The food here is always superior. I recommend the wings. read more

The jalapeño poppers are 12/10 delicious. Nichole was very attentive and super nice!! Would recommend this bar to anyone!!

Disgusting place. I asked for a menu, waited an hour for that menu. When I received it, I asked for wings and a drink. I then found out I had been "cut off" even though the police could come up to me and I could pass a breathalyzer ten times over. I just moved into the neighborhood. Welcome me... read more

This place is awesome! Great hole in the wall with awesome friendly local people. Might look a little rough but totally worth a visit. The wings were really good too, super crispy yet saucey as well. read more

Rudest service I've ever had. Karaoke Hostess was very nice, the regular singers were friendly. The waitress arrived to take orders, and we said we didnt want anything, twice. She then told us that if we weren't going to spend any money, we had to leave. I sang my song (killed it), and walked out. There was a very nice woman who offered to pay for a soda for us so we would stay (what a kind offer; thank you, lovely lady whoever you are), but i wouldn't go back in there to give that establishment one dime. read more