Federal way in Washington has these little pockets of places to find. I had never been to JP's Tavern. Tucked away in a small strip mall, this places is noted for their burgers. This place is a quiet lunch spot for those who work in the area. You can play pull tabs while wait g for your food. This place has a standard tavern , is well organized and very clean. The scenic very inviting and quickly took our orders. While the wait was a bit longer than I expected, it was worth the wait. I had the ranch chicken burger. This burger is a flamed broiled chicken breast, arugula , onion, bacon, mayo, pickles, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese on a grilled potato bun. The. Hi ken was tender, the added items were abundant and a little on the large size.i love a good chicken burger stuffed with dressings and this one had that in spades. I would love to get another but with red onion, that would make it great. And while the chicken is grilled, it does not taste like beef grilled chicken. I had no bacon and the burger was amazing. I had the house salad that has Cherry tomatoes, shredded Parmesan cheese, diced cucumbers, red onions, black olives and the tomatoes are heirlooms. Beautiful salad. I can't wait to go back m. This chicken burger gives burger express a run for its chicken. Burger. read more

JP's Tavern - Ranch chicken burger - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

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A few weeks ago I went to Tacoma to visit my sister and my aunt, they took me to this Tavern where you can drink, eat and watch sports on big screen TV. We just went there for dinner. We're hungry. The place is in a small shopping center with plenty of parking spaces. We parked right in front. The restaurant is quite clean and nice. The lady server was extremely attentive and pleasant. Wagyu burger was recommended, so I ordered mine, I love onion rings and tater tots and this place made these so good and crispy, yes a little greasy of course. The IPA beer was excellent with my amazingly tender wagyu burger. It's 1/2 lb so my sister had to help me to finish it. The prices are amazingly inexpensive, well since we compare to the Bay Area LOL. The clam chowder and BLT that my sister and her husband had looked delicious too. It was a great dinner and next time I visit, I'll definitely come back for these tater tots, onion rings and the giant delicious Wagyu Burger. read more

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Food is good, but the music way too loud in here. Doesn't matter where you sit Gimme a break. It's a sports bar, not a club. read more

JP's Tavern - Decibels - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Such a cozy place and welcoming vibe. My fiancé and I find any excuse to go! You have to try their mozzarella sticks!! Also the staff are so kind. read more

JP's Tavern - Mozzarella sticks and garlic Parmesan fries - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

This is now our go-to place for happy hour or watching sports. Very chill atmosphere, good food, and some local beers on tap. I have been about 10 times and each time the staff were wonderful. read more

Have you ever gone somewhere in the place never changes I mean, they might've upgraded some things here and there but that Hometown feel and that laughter and that delicious food. Well it hasn't changed. There's just some places that you want to visit over and over again when you've been away so long and this one is it it kind of reminds me of cheers better than cheers. I absolutely love this place and I was so delighted to see that it was still around after 15 years of being gone. I love your food. I love your employees. I love your atmosphere. I would refer you to anyone go there for laughter and happiness. You've gotten five stars from that review lady on yelp. It's nice to see see y'all again. oh I forgot to put in there. They have great parking and they have wonderful cocktails and drinks. read more

I've visited JP's Tavern several times over the years. The service has generally been fair, and I usually spend around $40-$50 on food and drinks, always leaving a decent tip. Because of that history, I expected the same level of basic courtesy on my visit today, 08/25/06. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. I arrived at approximately 8:03 PM for a bite to eat and a drink. There were about eleven people inside -- around seven at the bar, a few seated elsewhere, and myself. I was the only Black customer in the establishment, and both bartenders made eye contact with me when I walked in, so I know I was seen. I sat at my usual table near the coin machine and waited. And waited. For exactly nineteen minutes, I sat there patiently while both bartenders glanced in my direction multiple times. No one approached me. No one asked if I wanted a drink, a menu, or any assistance at all. When I finally got up to leave, they saw me walk out just as clearly as they saw me walk in. I've never experienced a moment where I felt so unwelcome in a business I've supported. I'm not a young man, nor am I old -- but I do know when my presence isn't wanted. After today, I will not patronize JP's Tavern ever again. I will kindly spend my money elsewhere. read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Great food, friendly staff, and great specials. Fun place to go alone or in a group.

Good Lord ...how difficult is it to crack a smile once in awhile. We just got back from having dinner there and we are very low key & undemanding customers. We sat in the bar & the guy that approached us seemed upset that he had to end his conversation with the regulars at the bar to serve us. He was unfriendly and after he took our drink order we were ignored for 20 minutes. Then a surly server came & she took our food order. Between the two of them we felt like we had somehow pissed both of them off by just sitting there. Thanks for ruining our evening out and spending over $50 dollars being treated like we didn't belong there. Just moved to the area & wanted to find a local place to become our place....we won't return. read more

Very friendly neighborhood bar and grill with surprisingly high quality food both from the regular menu and the daily specials. Owned by the same people who run the Time Out Ale House but the chef at JP's seems to produce les grease and more flavor. They also don't skimp on portions. Beer selection is decent and JP's own beers are tasty if not elite level. Tater tots and onion rings are out of this world. Breakfast is a whole different experience with the best omelets I've had. read more

Solid spot to shoot some pool for free on Sundays. Food is fresh and good. Came with a group and we had a blast for the Seahawks game that sent them to the Super Bowl! We got a lot of food- pizza, artichoke dip with bread, 48 wings and some sliders. The beers are cold as well! Service was fantastic to top it all off! read more

Cold beer and the best BLT around. Staff are very nice and prompt. Typical bar scene with pool tables

Service! Service service! The Friday night crew is awful. Sat at a dirty table for over 10mins as one server walked by us twice and completely ignored us as she handed another table menus immediately as they walked in. We have spent so much money at this place, we love the food and games, just the service sucks! We really love one bartender but he must've been off tonight, bummer. We left and went to the Underground Kitchen, yummmm btw. Id recommend hiring people that like people, not walk around looking mean & uninviting. If this was the first time I'd maybe overlook the situation, but maybe the right person will read this and hopefully change it up. read more

We really loved this place but last night was a complete disappointment. My husband and I were meeting another couple there for dinner and drinks. When we walked in, there was a dog on a leash near the bar, my friend being a huge dog lover and also recovering from a recent hip surgery, hobbled over to excitedly pet the dog. From there, us ladies headed to the restroom while our husbands found a table. When we returned from the bathroom, our husbands told us that the waitress refused to serve my friend because she was "drunk". We hadn't even started drinking yet as we had just arrived, and apparently an excited attitude and a limp from hip surgery was enough for her to determine she was drunk and could not be served. Sadly they misunderstood, but hadn't even spoken to her yet. We won't be going back. read more

Been here numerous times since my initial visit. The food has always been good. They have daily specials and a nice happy hour food menu. Spacious and filled with locals. The biggest issue is service. Servers are slow, inattentive and sometime visibly irritated with customers. If the food wasn't as good I would rate it 3-3.5. read more

JP's Tavern - Soft pretzel & mini nachos - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

Wasn't crowded since we went on a night where there was snow but seemed like it too forever for our server to come over and ask what we wanted to drink. It was pretty quiet so easy for us to talk among ourselves. They have a very wide range of selections on the menu, something for everyone and the prices are mid range, although I thought $28 for salad and a glass of wine to be a bit much. I had an Asian chicken salad and it said it came with a Thai chili dressing. I asked the server about how spicy it was since my mouth likes the heat, my stomach not so much. She said no worries. Sorry but she was incorrect. The salad was literally swimming in the dressing which was so spicy I could hardly eat it. My friend got a philly cheese steak and fries which she said was fair. Another got a burger and tots and said the burger was very good. Every sandwich and burger comes with a choice of sides and they did have several to choose from. Its ok, not wonderful and given the number of tap rooms we'll try a different place next time read more

Haven't been here in a while since the first time was crappy. Food was dgood but the service was horrible. Decided to give this place another try this past weekend. And what do ya know....nothing has changed! A couple of their servers have very minimal hospitality, do NOT smile, and are not friendly. (not the lady who was wearing earbuds, she was tentative and nice) read more

I am leaving this review based on a serious incident that occurred during my visit. During many visits, specific staff has been very unprofessional and aggressive. This time, the behavior escalated into an unsafe situation. An employee physically grabbed an aluminum can from my hand, which resulted in many cuts. Not once was I asked to leave prior to this and if she would've said I needed to leave and to hand over the drink she had JUST served me, I absolutely would have. This did not happen. I have witnesses. The reason for the aggression was because I said out loud " I miss how this place used to be". Apparently that gave her the right to physically assault me. I had to contact law enforcement as a result of what occurred. The manager as well as the owner do nothing to protect the patrons that have spent thousands of dollars, but they will protect the abusive staff and not review video footage when patrons try to make a formal complaint. This situation, and many others, were not handled professionally. There appears to be a pattern of aggressive handling of customers, including frequent removals from the establishment under unclear circumstances. read more

Fast service, friendly people, comfortable environment, food was yummy. I will definitely come here again.

We just recently stopped in for a bite on Friday night, the place wasn't too busy, but there was a crowd... unfortunately I agree with these other reviews, the service is very slow and in some cases, clearly don't want to be bothered with customers... heaven forbid! I can say, we'll not be returning. Too many other dining options to be wasting my time and money here. Advice to management... be present. read more

We enjoy this place! Although not here for the sportball viewing, we come for the great happy hour, food, and great service. Love that they have their own selection of beers, this time I had the red ale, which was great! This particular trip we came in specifically for the prime rib. Of course we could have stopped after having ordered all the appetizers that we did, but you know who could! The portion for the price is certainly worth it. Loved the mashed potatoes! We also had their beef sliders, garlic fries, wings, and tater tots. Goodness, that was a lot of food and still a reasonable price. The staff are great, tentative and fast. Highly recommend this place! read more

Definitely a neighborhood pub, out of the way.. but pretty fun. The food goes beyond traditional pub food and had a lot of recommendations. I stuck with the smash burger.. beautifully done and so juicy. Served with some delicious steak fries. My friend had the chicken Alfredo, which he said was very delicious. I heard that on Mondays the smash burger is only 8 bucks.. so I may go back for one at an incredible price. Everything else was great, price, friendly wait staff and all that. read more

Great service! Our server did a great job! Loved the salmon club! The salmon was perfectly seasoned! For me the only downside was the bun. There was too much bread so I took the top off and ate it like that. The shoestring French fries were very good too! read more

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Service was amazing.The food was freshly made and delicious and came out in a very timely manner. The place is clean, festive and friendly. Definitely not your typical dive bar. read more

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The food is good. Building is old with low ceilings and could use an upgrade inside. Lots of regulars who surround the bar. Kinda makes you feel a little weird at 1st, they all look at you like who the F is this in my bar. But once you get past that moment it's cool. I don't drink often so I usually just get food to go and when I don't order a drink the regulars look stunned lol. Not sure about the rewards system. I have no idea how many I have or if they are accurate. Been going there for about 5 years so I should have a good amount. If it was updated inside and the regulars didn't create that feeling when you walk in then it would get 5 stars. read more

Food. Huge portions! (burgers) Had the wagyu with tots and Popper with garlic fries. LOTS of real garlic. Fabulous. Just don't kiss anyone after for like 15 hours. JPs beers were very drinkable! Oatmeal stout was mild and not heavy. Red was light and refreshing. Nice flavors. Happy hour looks amazing. The menu is gigantic. You will find an option to your liking. Clean and spacious inside. read more

We are regulars here and love feeling welcome by the staff. It is our favorite local bar. Really great service and food. Alyssa is exceptional and remembers us and our fav. beverages and friends. She is effective welcoming and thorough. Kudos to the staff. read more

We stopped by for happy hour on a Friday. Bar was fu but we were able to snag a table. We haven't been back since it was Lollies. Same layout but better decor for sure! They were also selling Girl Scout cookies. This girl was cleaning up! Great idea. We got Mac n cheese, sliders, and a giant pretzel. Mac n cheese was creamy and i loved that they used orecchiette pasta. It holds the sauce so well. Hubs got the sliders and he liked them. He said the wagu was nice. All around good slider. The giant pretzel with cheese sauce was chewy and warm and frankly it's carbs and cheese with salt. How can you go wrong?! I'm excited we live close because we can pop in anytime. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious and cooked to order. Lots of food so plan on taking home leftovers. Nicole was outstanding in serving us and makes one of the best kamikazes I've ever tasted. read more

Been here a handful of times and every time, I've had the same friendly service from several different servers each time. Plenty of beer taps to choose from, pull tabs if you dare, two pool tables and two dart boards. If you want to catch a game, most likely it's in one of the many TV's placed around the restaurant. Very diverse crowd who seem to enjoy each other's company. Food is pretty damn good if I do say so myself. Ordered the pepperoni pizza and was glad I was going to have left overs. Larger than I expected. read more

JP's Tavern - House Pepperoni Pizza - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

I've been coming here since it was LOLLI'S!!!! Okay. A real fed Way person right here! This bar has been a staple in the community so it's important that the people they hire are respectful to the customers that have been coming for well over 20 years. I've never had issues at this bar. I've seen so many people come and go from this bar. The food is always on point, the drinks are made great, pool tables, good amount of space. But this particular night was weird. The bartender almost completely ignored me but made sure to address my boyfriend. Even given him suggestions on what to order. When my bf ordered his food, I also order mine. But he only brought my bf's food. He never ever even put mine in. We waited and waited and when my bf was going to tell him about it, I said forget it, let's just pay and go. His food was good, our drinks were good, but that service was terrible. It would be 1 star for that. But because I've been here before and I know what this bar is all about. I'll give it 3. I'm sure I'll be there again soon and will update the review. read more

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Ashley is an angel on Earth! My 78 year old mom left behind a wallet with cash. Ashley was such a sweetheart and called us. Aside from this miracle, the food is pretty awesome! Absolutely love the crab dip, tacos, garlic fries! Will be coming every Sunday when I can! read more

Bartender was cool, chili was good. Was a nice place to watch Thursday night football while my kids were in art class up the street. read more

JP's Tavern - Chili and and Chelada - Pubs Near Me - Federal Way, Washington

What a hidden gem JP's Tavern is! I'm not sure how we've missed JP's the last 10 years, but I'm glad we finally found it. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. It was obvious that many of the patrons were regulars and knew each other. Folks made the rounds, saying hello or goodbye, the entire time we were here. We were looking for a new Happy Hour place and JP's fit the bill perfectly. We had clam chowder and a Ceasar from the HH menu followed by fish and chips and the Friday special, bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Everything was so delicious. Everything came out of the kitchen hot (or cold for the Ceasar) and tasted homemade. If you're looking for a great bite and HH, JP's is your place. read more

This place is okay. One of my friends recommended for us to try it and I think it was over hyped. When we sat at the first table by the back door, we looked to our left and there was a disgusting amount of little flies swarming around in one area, which should have been our first sign or leave. Instead we switched tables. I ordered the Buffalo wings, which had a weird after-taste to them. I'm not sure if it was the oil they were cooked in, or the buffalo sauce itself. The wings were $13 on happy hour. I believe it came with 8 wings, I only ate 2. The Caesar salad was delicious, we got it for $5 on their happy hour menu. Their drinks were okay. I ordered a Malibu & Coke, which was watered down. My friend ordered a Shirley Temple and the sprite was flat. However, they did make an effort to fix the dispenser and give her the drink again, but that was flat as well. I wasn't impressed by this place at all. Surprisingly there were quite a bit of people in there. I just couldn't get past the flies & the wings. Other than that the service was great, everyone was so nice and though the food was decently priced, I was definitely disappointed. read more

went to this a couple times and for the first time in my whole life I heard this bartender( male) I believe his name was Matthew say a very sexist comment to his female coworker. The coworker seemed to just brush it off but no man who speaks to woman, let alone coworker should be aloud to work In costumer service!!" read more

This was my first time visiting this bar and restaurant, it is a great local establishment. The staff, bartender and servers were extremely friendly and accommodating. The food and drinks were very good and affordable. This is a great local bar and restaurant to try, if you are in the Federal Way/Auburn area. read more

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This is an establishment I've been working at for almost a year now. When I was hired, the tavern was going through a revamp to encourage improvements in customer service and hospitality and I've seen amazing things through this bar. It's love for people, food, and great staff has been a source of energy for me to continue working in a fast paced setting. The bartenders do well at creating a safe environment while equally creating fundamental bar happiness through their generous Tavern pours I've met amazing people here and love to add to the positivity. Not to mention we go hard on holidays so look out for specials, our colorful decorations, and charitable organizations. As I've seen it get busier, we acknowledge that perfection is a hard expectation but JP's staff and I do our best to deliver as close to it as we can. If you are reading this I encourage you to come in and get to know the people and staff. My name is Savanna. I work nights at JP's Tavern and I look forward to meeting you! read more

JP's Tavern has a solid menu and delicous homemade food. It doesn't hurt that there are two pool tables, either Three of us dining and I got the special. The veggies are done nicely, fully cooked with a bite. No soggy-factor at all. The meatloaf is flavorful and the portion is HUGE! I got half the plate down with some help from my dinner dates. Other dishes: BLTA(vocado) and the Angus Burger. #JPS #JPstavern #federalway #federalwayfood #westernwashington #diningout #meatloaf #blta #burger #angus #washingtonrestaurants #pnw( read more

Excellent food, excellent servers (friendly but professional), a couple of nice pool tables, and a mature (as in acts right) crowd. They have game nights during the week, and lots of TV's for the games. They are part of the Hi-Yu-He-Hee partnership, so all their food is locally sourced, made from scratch, and the cooks skills really shine! We haven't had a single thing we didn't like. They have a pretty good pie too! A very nice local spot, with fair pricing. We have been to 3 of their places, and we like everything about this one the most. read more