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    La Cà Bar

    4.1 (409 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Joy L.

    My go-to spot for late-night cravings unfortunately missed the mark tonight. I've been coming here often since I live nearby, and tonight--already feeling under the weather--I decided to stop in for a small beef pho. Sadly, the experience was disappointing. Our order started coming out: the crispy spring rolls arrived, and my partner received his steak with rice and soup. But my pho never made it to the table. I waited patiently, assuming they were just busy, but all that sat in front of me were the basil, sprouts, lime, and jalapeños. The server was nowhere to be found, and the runner seemed occupied with takeout orders. I ended up sitting there while my partner finished his entire meal without ever receiving mine. In the end, I paid and shared how disappointed I was with the service. Hoping this was just an off night, but it definitely wasn't the experience I've come to expect. Also the water glass were dirty there was scum on the rims & the tables & menu were sticky. They need to steam wash those tables & wipe down the menus.

    Coconut mojito and Vietnamese Coffee Cocktail
    Jesica V.

    I love this place! You can eat with your kids downstairs or go up to the bar to hang with the 21+ crowd. I've always gotten the phenomenal 24 hour pho but a friend recently recommended the fried rice as the best he's ever had and I have to agree. It's a big serving and I almost ate the whole thing myself. It's perfectly oily, perfectly seasoned, and is peppered with a combination of sausage, shrimp, and, I think, chicken. It's the most comforting of comfort foods, plus they serve it with a side of sauce (for either dipping or pouring on top?) and that even kicks it up once more notch. We are so blessed to have the La Ca Bar and cafes in Tacoma -- I can always rely on them to feed me and my kids very well!

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    Ryan O.

    Christina did an amazing job. I decided to have lunch with my sister and we ordered an appetizer and each one of us had a lunch entrée. We spent two hours talking to each other and the place kind of filled up but was very steady. Our waitress did a great job managing all of tables. Everything came out in a timely order. Place is very clean. Bathrooms were well cleaned and very pleasant time at this restaurant. I highly recommend to come out here and check it out and I definitely most likely will be back again.

    Arielle G.

    My partner and I were just trying to find something to eat in the Tacoma area late at night. Turns out, there's a late-night pho and bar spot! Our bartender and server was the sweetest, as the moment we mentioned this was our first time, he introduced us to the menu and provided us with our meals on the house. I recommend this place if you're looking for pho to hit the spot late at night while grabbing a drink, whether that's a thai tea or a cocktail! They also have toasty fire pits that you can sit next to which is pretty cool.

    Beef pho, rare steak and meatballs
    Chee K.

    Another place I found through Yelp! My daughter wanted banh mi and I wanted pho. Looked up places that could do both and this funky joint was the spot. It had really good selection of drinks, beer and wine. My pho was pretty good but their pork banh mi was superb! Lots of good meat, bread was crispy soft. The young waitress was really nice and fast. Definitely would come here again. I was small but comfy. I could see it being a fun hang out for evenings.

    Shaken Beef Fried Rice
    Ashley M.

    La Cà is probably our favorite pho place in Tacoma. The broth is always flavorful and rich, and the fried rice dishes are nice too! We've also had the food to-go, but I much prefer it in-person. One star taken off though, because while all the food was very tasty, the rice dishes came out almost 10 minutes later than the pho! And these dishes are best all served and enjoyed at once - piping hot!

    Spring Rolls, chicken rice dish
    Saemyi L.

    Great food, consistent flavor every time I've visited. I forget how big their portions are! Went around lunch time, pretty quiet so the service was prompt and the food came out fast. One of my fave places in tacoma!

    Banh Bot Luc Hue (hue city dumpling) // ig: @nigirigirlsforever
    Isabella D.

    Out-of-towner here to say I LOVE this place and already can't wait to come back to Washington to have it again. Was hungry late at night with my partner. Tacoma doesn't have as many late night options as Los Angeles, but the menu of La Cà looked promising. We tried the banh bot loc hue, which I was surprised to see on a menu out here!! It was tasty, though the texture didn't feel quite right--maybe because it was the end of the night and not quite fully hot. The five spice chicken wings were bomb, super hot and crispy and juicy. We also got the com ga tuy hoa, which was wonderfully flavorful. Only note was that the rice, which was cooked with chicken broth, clumped up a little, giving a sort of end-of-the-day texture to it. I know that chicken broth just kinda does that with rice, plus it WAS the end of the day. m My favorite thing was my grilled beef banh mi--the bread makes or breaks a banh mi and this bread was PERFECT. Soft but still crusty, the pickled veggies and jalapeños were fresh and crunchy and a perfect complement to the juicy beef. I would love to try their pork next time. Service was great, the bartender was friendly and the ambiance was nice. Past a certain time of night they close their downstairs area (not sure when, but we came in at around midnight) so we sat in the bar area (a little louder for conversation, but we didn't mind.) Come here!!! Get a banh mi!!! Have a La Cà Collins!! I'll be back next time I'm in town.

    Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
    Coral P.

    I was coming home from up north and was craving pho originally. I found La Ca Bar on Yelp with a quick search and saw they have a great street food style menu also. When you walk in there's plenty of seating downstairs, but not many people were there when we arrived. So we showed our ID and went upstairs where they have the bar and TVs playing sports games. There is also an outdoor balcony upstairs with some seating, but it seems mostly to get fresh air after a few drinks or if you smoke. They have a cool jukebox and vibe upstairs. I changed my mind and decided to order the chicken bahn mi, my husband ordered the spring rolls. Mmm delicious! Just what we needed, not too much food because it was late and we wanted a quick, fresh bite to eat without going to a fast food chain. I want to come back and try the pho next time ;)

    Emily M.

    Went to this place a third time and it was OK. First was take out, second was decent but not spectacular and third was with my partner and it was so so. Their pho options are limited and not as flavorful as other restaurants. It is a fun location, but next to a cannabis store, so it is not the best location for food IMO. It has quirky decor but not really a homage for Vietnamese cuisine. The wait staff was nice but seemed very green. They kept coming back asking if we needed anything more not because we looked like we needed help or they we were being helpful, it was because they were bored. There wasn't a lot of action happening. The spring rolls were good and I Liked the crispy fried roll in the middle but the pho was disappointing. Probably won't go back.

    Grilled Pork Vermicelli
    Adam R.

    Our neighbors wanted to try this place so we went. Love a good Vietnamese place and this didn't disappoint in regards to the food and flavors. I will say, I have had just as good if not better Pho elsewhere for less money. The service was good, although we sat up in the bar and it was just the bartender, who seemed a bit overwhelmed. The food was on par with what you would expect and came out fairly quickly. The bar is certainly more spacious than the downstairs, but overall not a bad place to eat.

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    Ethan T.

    Parking is a one way in and you can miss it... drive slow when approaching. Parking spots are small and short. Lastest health is OKAY, so there are a few things they got hit on. Plenty of AC for a hot day, the inside has an old coffee / cafe feel (wood & metal w/ cement floor). We had the Spring Rolls w/ steams shrimp. Very refreshing and delicious. They have open ends which will cause the noodles and some of the insides to fall out, be prepared. 4 stars The Bánh Mì Sandwich was excellent. Packed with meat, they did not skimp at all, well worth the $12. The bread was toasted on top (not too toasted that cuts up your mouth) and the bottom was soft. 5 stars Only negative was the condiments on the table. Did not use since they need to be cleaned. I wanted to use the condiments but not these. We will be returning & staff (1 person) was great for doing everything.

    Grilled Beef Vermicell
    Karen ..

    Great food. Always seems like their vegetables are super fresh. They have an upstairs bar where you can eat too, which was pretty nice and spacious. Service was decent for being there when it was fairly crowded. Introduced to this place by a vegan friend, so a solid option for everyone.

    Fresh rolls - very good

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    The bun bi is so good I genuinely recommend I got the bun mi with a side of pho broth and it was one of the best I have ever had

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    Ask the Community - La Cà Bar

    Reservation needed on Friday?

    No reservations. First come first serve. Friday-Saturday seem to be a bit busier over there. But worth the wait.

    Is this business kid friendly?

    Yes it is kid friendly. We have down stairs for families and upstairs 21+ . Thank you for asking.

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    Boom Boom Room

    4.3(274 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Romantic vibe
    Takes reservations

    The BBM has been on my list for some time & I am so happy I finally got to try it out!…read moreFirst 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!

    Honestly... I'm not sure where to start here we had a reservation, ten of us together. They put us…read morein 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.

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    3.9(134 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    The atmosphere & decor felt great and relaxed, we went early in the evening before it got crowded…read more I hate the QR code for a menu. I understand why restaurants do it, but I hate it. If I hate to scan a QR code for a menu and there aren't even pictures, what's the point? I don't need a fancy menu, but a printed menu is nicer. We got the Skillet Smashed Fingerlings/potatoes appetizer to start, very delicious! My dinner companion got the Classic Smash Burger. She said the burger was great, and she knew there were going to be caramelized onions, but there was a lot packed in the middle of the patty. The novelty wore off quickly. She still said it was good overall. I ordered the Scarlet Rosemary (chicken and homemade pasta), and it was really good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was fantastic, but the only problem was; there wasn't enough of it (sauce) and when the dish cooled as we ate, you couldn't taste the sauce much. About 7-10 minutes after getting our food, my friend took a bite of my pasta and said "I don't taste any flavor at all" and I realized I was mostly tasting the chicken at this point and I was sliding the pasta in the very small bit of sauce on the plate. I would suggest don't be stingy with the sauce because it was great. Otherwise the food was wonderful and we'll plan on going back.

    I took my friend here as a birthday treat. He was craving pasta and I thought this might be a good…read moreplace for that. We enjoyed our food! The service was attentive and good. The only disappointment was we really did not like our tiramisu cake. It contained way too much alcohol for either of our liking and we both don't drink alcohol. This was the strongest alcohol I've ever had in a tiramisu cake. The environment has a unique vibe but the seating was not comfortable and the tables were very small.

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    Devil's Reef - Love the bar

    Devil's Reef

    4.1(191 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Really cozy spot nestled in downtown Tacoma. We came in a little after 5, it took our eyes a bit to…read moreadjust to the darkness but were delighted with the lantern-lit atmosphere and the moody ambient music. To the layman it may seem like just a dark "pirate" or "tiki bar", but the focus is really more centered around Lovecraftian and cosmic horror - not something you see you often but very much appreciated among those who are familiar. The menu is accessed by QR codes on the table. They have an *extremely* long list of cocktails, all named appropriately with the theming, but somewhat lacking in variety. Most of the cocktails are some combination of rum, spices, lime/lemon, and maybe something else fruity or sweet. My wife had a Ships from Far Shores while I enjoyed an Astro Orbiter. Their menu has an indicator of how strong each drink is, and it doesn't lie. The Astro Orbiter tasted great but was indeed quite strong. The staff were extremely polite and a pleasure to talk to. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed the evening we went, so we weren't able to grab any food, but hopefully we'll to try some the next time we stop by.

    Great place! Stopped in to enjoy some tiki drinks. There is…read moreno sign on the outside here do you need to kind of know where it's located. Inside is on the dark side. There are lots of low cool lighting. It's not huge but there are several tables and a bar to sit at. It's decorated in cool Island/tiki style. The drink menus is big. We did not eat but the food coming out looked delicious. We ordered at the bar and sat at a high top. The drinks were very good. Great place for date night or yo meet up with sone friends. If you enjoy a hood tiki drink , this is definitely a place to visit.

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    Devil's Reef - Signature drink~ Devil Reef was pretty & boozy! *Recommended

    Signature drink~ Devil Reef was pretty & boozy! *Recommended

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    The Powder Room Champagne Bar & Restaurant - Wines, Champagne, Bubbles, Cava, Prosecco

    The Powder Room Champagne Bar & Restaurant

    3.7(120 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I want you to celebrate my friend's birthday. I've been here twice now for a girls brunch…read more Both times the establishment has been very accommodating wasn't as busy so seating was easy. They are little staffed so service was slow, but it was understandable since she would explain each time and apologize to each time she came to the table for the delay I would definitely recommend four girls brunch. Everything girly they have really great areas to take photos.

    I really wanted to love this place because the atmosphere is nice and it has a lot of potential,…read morebut unfortunately our experience was just okay. The food itself was decent, but definitely overpriced for what you get. We ordered a cheese plate and a salad. It took well over 45 minutes just to receive the cheese plate, and then another 35+ minutes for the salad to come out. That felt excessive, especially considering the restaurant wasn't busy when we first arrived. There was a bridal shower happening, which is totally understandable and of course events can impact service. However, at the time we were seated, it wasn't crowded at all. The service was also disappointing. Our waitress rarely checked in, and we eventually had to go up to the bar ourselves to ask for napkins and water refill. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but for the prices and the wait times, I expected much better service and efficiency. I understand maybe we caught them on a off day, but for being my first experience I'd consider giving it another try, but improvements in attentiveness and timing would make a big difference.

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    Busy Body - The cheerful bar

    Busy Body

    3.9(51 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This place is ADORABLE when it's the holiday season!…read more We came this past Friday and it was starting to get crowded. It's a small place so definitely show up when they're about to open (4pm) bc it'll get crowded by then! Their seating is small so the booths are really for 2 ppl. We were a group of 3 and made it work! Our server was nice and patient with our questions! He said they do this "Christmas pop up bar" during the holidays and fully revamp their menu to be holiday-themed. Everything will be taken down and full menu back in January. I got the Christmapolitan which was lovely! My friend got the cocktail that was named from the Die Hard movie, "Yipee, kai-yay MF" lol. It was pretty good and came in a cute Santa mug with only Santa's bottom half The popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy! Their fries are BOMB, loved the crispiness of it. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was crispy but kinda got messy and saucey towards the end...overall, pretty good food for what we had and drinks. For the holidays season, they have mugs and shot glasses for purchase to take home.

    I went to this bar to meet friends for a birthday. They informed me there was an open seat next to…read morethem at the bar, while the rest of the group was seated at a table. When I arrived, there was no greeter or host present. I went to the empty seat, briefly set down my coat, and dropped off the birthday gift. When I returned to the seat moments later, a member of the wait staff approached me and said, "What do you think we are doing? We seat people here." I asked whether that was how customers are typically greeted. She then stated that I had "tons of privilege" and directed me to leave the bar, including while I was standing near the door waiting for my friends. I understand that businesses have seating policies, but in this instance there was no clear signage or staff guidance upon entry. The situation was handled in a way that escalated rather than clarified the issue and detracted from what was intended to be a birthday celebration. Added after response from owner: You are certainly free to report your side of the story. I was greeted by your staff with the line, "Who the hell are you!" I asked, "Do you greet all of your customers that way." She then berated me and told me that she does if they just walk in and skip the line. Like most bars, with no one present at the front I assumed bar seating was open. Upon greeting my friends I took the seat. In regards to threatening remarks, the only threat I made was that I would leave a review. I used no harsh language and proceeded to the front of the restaurant to wait for my friends who decided to cash out. Your staff member proceeded to continue to berate me and tell me I would be trespassed if I didn't leave the restaurant and stand in the rain. I did leave while she continued to scream at me. Since I did not have context for what you described a simple, "Hi, we seat at the bar here and this is someone else's seat" would have been a great way to greet me. Don't assume I had bad intent just because I was trying to patronize the establishment. I highly suggest you read your reviews and quit attacking your patrons. Based on what I have read you have a serious problem with staff behavior. You spend all of your time on here defending bad practices instead of improving your service. I am happy to say that I will never patronize your business. In addition you lost 14 other customers due to your actions. I was told I must have privilege just to walk in to meet my friends at a bar. You have a clear over inflated sense of self worth to assume your bar is so great that treating customers this way will keep you in business. Best of luck, and you are correct, a place where staff greet you by yelling at you is not a great fit for me. It likely isn't for others as well.

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    Busy Body - So pretty!

    So pretty!

    Busy Body - Krampus holiday cocktail  with option to purchase mug

    Krampus holiday cocktail with option to purchase mug

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