This place is an awesome dive bar with awesome food! The service was great from both bartenders and…read morekept checking to see if I needed anything else. I had a cup of the brisket chili and it was SOOO GOOD!!!! I'll definitely come back to try their smoked wings and ceviche! The ambiance was nice mellow lighting. It was loud, but thats a dive bar for you.

Came in for happy hour on a nice day but the back patio is still fully covered. On the outside the…read moreplace doesn't look that big but it's pretty spacious inside and leads deep into the back patio. Still enjoyed a nice day in the back patio with plenty of seats. A good selection of happy hour food. The happy hour drink options were ok. Between 2 people we ordered the nachos, hummus, and arugula salad. The nachos were pretty big and loaded. It comes with bbq pulled pork. The hummus looks very in house made. It had a great green onion flavor to it. The arugula salad had feta cheese with cranberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pumpkin seeds. The amount of dressing was perfect. I took leftovers home and it was still delicious the following day.

Super cute local bar/pub vibes. We were excited to find another local, dog-friendly restaurant, but…read morewere pretty bummed to be subjected to several patrons smoking cigarettes next to us. Food was surprisingly tasty and we loved the neighborhood vibes. However, an employee confirmed smoking is allowed everywhere on both the front and back patio besides the tent which is a definite deal killer (and pretty sure it violates Title 70.160.020) Pretty confusing since they thoroughly advertise this as a kid and dog friendly bar, and subjecting them to second hand smoke doesn't make any sense.

Awesome place to grab a drink and a bite. Service is always great and the backyard is one of our…read morefavorite spots to bring the family. Don't sleep on the grouse.

Really fun spot for karaoke! We went on a Monday night and the plane was pretty empty, so our group…read moreof four had full unfettered access to karaoke until another group showed up. The host of karaoke was fun, friendly- and a great singer himself! (He jumped in to sing a few of his own songs). Food was standard, but good! Overall really great low pressure environment for karaoke seven days a week!

We came during the Pride celebration and had a fabulous time. It was extremely busy but staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful. Food was basic American bar food yet still enjoyed by all at great prices. We are happy to have such a chill bar to enjoy in White Center that is welcoming to all and also Asian and female owned.

We hosted our after-wedding party at 1988, and it was the perfect way to end an amazing day. From…read morethe moment we started planning, the team was accommodating, easy to work with, and helped make the process stress-free. The space itself was fun, vibrant, and had such a great atmosphere for celebrating with friends. Our guests had an amazing time, and it was exactly the kind of night we were hoping for after our wedding reception. The drinks were great, the service was attentive, and everything ran smoothly throughout the night. Looking back, we're so happy we chose 1988 for such a special occasion. It created so many fun memories for us and our guests. Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a private event or celebration!

What a gem. Drinks were balanced and so, so interesting. I want to go back to try the rest of the…read moremenu! Loved the cucumber salad, their gangalal drink, and the Pandan drink too!!! 11/10. Props to the owner! I hope he'll consider clear ice cubes for the rocks drinks bc his drinks are next level!! N

Great warm and laid back atmosphere. I came in for their vegan tacos and fell in love!…read more I will be back the next time I'm in the area

I love Tim's and have been a long time Tim's patron. Now that they have moved to White Center I…read moredon't go there as much but still try to get there every chance I get since they have such a great menu -- and I love that they have a meat menu and a vegan menu with all comparable items. This last time though was a bit of a disappointment. The drinks were super watered down to the point of wondering if there was even alcohol in them. My friend and I both ordered food -- I ordered the vegan corned beet reuben and my friend ordered the classic original smashstack burger. It was really busy with a band playing inside but it took forever to bring the food out, and when it did come out my friend's smashstack burger was as cold as ice -- basically a hockey puck. I think my sammy took much longer or something -- who knows but it was disappointing -- even the fries were cold. Anyway, I know I will be back because I love Tim's but next time will order shots or something in a can -- and I might not order food if it is really busy.

Dinner from late 2025 Customers seem to have a love-hate…read morerelationship with Tomo, an Asian fusion restaurant, in White Center. Originally opened as a high-end restaurant with tasting menu only, the restaurant has since evolved to an la carte (optional family set), with a mix of Asian fusion and adapting to moderate-price offerings with larger portions. The owner/chef has a worthy pedigree, having worked at Canlis; Brady Ishiwata Williams presents a menu leveraging recipes from his Japanese grandmother with influences of local ingredients and other Asian flavors. The results are flavorful (occasionally salty), imaginative, and visually pleasing. The staff is very kind and helpful with menu explanations. The restaurant ambiance is streamlined modern. The Food: Klingemann Farms Pork Rib Chop, $48 - 4 Stars Impeccably covered in a tamarind glaze and served with broccolini, the pork rib chop is served slice with slices of butter lettuce for wrapping. Despite being slightly salty, it was a brilliantly prepared dish. Sablefish, $46 - 4 Stars The sablefish is seared and served with manila clams and kale. This is a 'brothy' dish, and I have to say I wanted to drink the broth. Alas, it was a touch too salty to literally drink the broth. The combination of clams on fish is unusual; they work well together. The kale hiding under the fish soaked up all the broth wonderfully. Tomo Caesar, $18 - 4 Stars Their signature salad adapts flavors of the chefs' Japanese side with bonito dressing and furikake. Lightly dressed and delicate in flavor, it is my kind of salad. Dry-Aged Steam Burger, $5 - 4.5 Stars This humble steam burger is their most popular dish, a bargain at $5. Served with caramelized onion and American cheese, it was surprisingly good, and I am not a burger fan. When we asked if we can order more (nearly closing time), the server winked at us and gifted us two more. Thank you! Albacore Taraki, $26 - 3.5 Stars Albacore slices are served in a ponzu and yuzu dressing. Delicate and delicious (but spendy for albacore). Chawanmushi, $16 - 2.5 Stars Their Japanese egg custard is served with sweet corn, enoki, and brown rice vinegar. While I love a good chawanmushi, the high-end variants all include seafood. The $16 price is very high for its ingredients. This restaurant has a 22% included service charge and no additional gratuity is requested. For the level of service we received, the 22% is legit.

First, I'll start with the lens I am rating this from. I have eaten at The French Laundry,…read moreSingleThread, La Toque, Commis, Eleven Madison, and other popular fine dining establishments. I say this to explain that my rating comes from the lens of fine dining, especially when a place has three recommendations. I was highly disappointed when I came here. The day I visited with two colleagues was: 6/18 at 5:00 PM My rating breakdown: - 1 star: Ambiance - 1 star: Food - 1 star: Experience (including service) - 1 star: Greeting (the "wow factor") - 1 star: Wine list / bar Ambiance (1 star) The ambiance was great: dim lighting, with a mix of mid-century design evolving into a postmodern theme. The shotgun style walkway with an open kitchen was very clean and organized. There was a great waiting area for a small restaurant. Definitely a plus to the designer. Greeting (-1 star) When first entering the restaurant, it felt almost misplaced. Visiting here, I could tell the area is undergoing some gentrification. That was fine, but when I entered, the host was highly rude to me and my guests, very short and dismissive. It gave the impression of, "What do you want? It doesn't look like you belong here." I asked for the menu to see what they had to offer because nothing was presented in the window. We decided to continue because they have little competition in the area, so why not? As we were seated, the server came around and really changed our decision to leave. He was very pleasant, respectful, and when we asked about things to do in the area, he answered our questions. Please recruit more staff like him. He was very knowledgeable about the menu items and explained the flavors well enough that I could imagine how the dishes would taste. We ordered the majority of the sides and two drinks. Bar ( 1 star) I ordered the Miss Knick at Night, and it was a beautifully crafted drink. A plus for the bartender saying hello and goodbye -- I forgot to add that. Wine list was modest for a small restaurant had some unique picks. Food (-1 star) The food we ordered: Tomo Caesar This was more of a Southwestern style salad: mildly dressed, finely shaved cheese (maybe Parmesan), toasted corn, and some other toppings. It wasn't really a crowd pleaser. The salad was bitter and barely dressed enough to bring out the flavors. Crab Fried Rice This received mixed reviews. Some people may like it, some may not. For me, it was too rich. I'll leave it there because others may enjoy it, try it for yourself. 1/2 Dozen Steam Burgers Just cheese, a Hawaiian bun, dry-aged beef, and onion. This felt more like a gastropub item than something that fit into the Asian fusion category. We just didn't understand how it connected to the overall concept. Fried Chicken Finally, the fried chicken... I liked it. However, for others, it felt drenched in grease, which I understood. For an elevated restaurant, you're not expecting to order gastropub-style food. I was going to order dessert, which I almost always do, but I decided not to. I couldn't handle another surprise. I also didn't appreciate that we didn't receive water service at this caliber of restaurant. Maybe it was just the server, but those are basics of fine dining that need attention. Experience (-1 star) When we received the check, we really didn't appreciate the 22% service charge. I have paid more before, but for this experience especially with the host interaction and overall service, it did not feel worth 22%. We didn't really take a journey through the dishes. There was no clear theme connecting them, so I didn't understand what we were eating or why at that price point. Maybe the chef understands the vision and the execution just missed the mark, or maybe the training needs improvement. Either way, something was missing. Would I recommend it? No. Would I come back? Never. I should have just driven to the city and taken my friends to How to Cook a Wolf. Final rating: 2/5

Great bar with good vibes. Happy hour specials are a good price for what you get. The bartenders…read moreare very friendly and good at recommending things from the menu.

I love this place. The drinks are strong, the vibes are impeccable, the staff is nice and the…read morespecial events slap. Definitely leans towards the gay man demographic, but everyone is welcome. Go here if you're in the alphabet squad, you won't be sad.

Such a nice little place located in white center! My cousin and I wanted a drink on a Friday night…read moreand this place came up on our Yelp. And so glad that we did! We both got the lychee margarita and it was SO good. I definitely want to come back here for other drinks and food!

Pretty good food. We seemed to have ordered nearly everything on the menu. I highly recommend the…read morecreamed corn, tacos and any of their specialty margaritas.

My partner and I were so excited to try this place after seeing it on TikTok. We even skipped…read moreeating all day so we could fully enjoy it. Knowing how viral spots can get, we arrived early at 4:50 since they were listed to open at 5. By 5:30, no one had shown up. We checked their Instagram and found comments from other people who had the same experience from other days: showing up at opening time only to find the doors still closed. The owner had replied to one of those comments saying, "Life does unfortunately get in the way of being able to open right at 5 pm..." So apparently this happens somewhat regularly. Right as we were about to give up, someone finally pulled up and unlocked the place. We rolled down our window and he told us we needed to park somewhere else. That's fine. We waited a few minutes to let him get settled before walking in. There was no "thanks for waiting" or any acknowledgment at all. When we asked if they were serving food, he told us the sandwich guy "should be here around 6:30 or so," and suggested we grab a burger next door if we were really hungry. Honestly, that was such a letdown. We'd waited all day to eat, driven 50 minutes from Tacoma in the pouring rain, and were so eager to try their food, not the burger spot next door. We debated leaving but decided to make the best of it. We grabbed burgers next door, came back, and ordered cocktails. The drinks were fine, and the space itself is genuinely awesome, great vibe, super fun décor, and a lot of character. I mean they even play scary movies on a projector. Like, it's awesome. But the experience left us feeling more like an inconvenience than valued customers. I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, the lack of communication and hospitality overshadowed everything else.

Fun little bar with a great chill vibe. Good drinks and fun old movies playing on the big screen…read more Did I mention the littlest are welcome too? Two thumbs up!

Stopped him before a concert and had never been there before. Order a treat... It's a lot bigger…read moreonce you get in there than it looks from the outside. Very comfortable food was great. Staff was great.!

Food is expensive for what it is. $17 for a chicken Caesar wrap with more croutons than chicken is…read morecrazy. Service was friendly for the first time. But a cook in the back started cursing at the support staff. I'd suggest going further north for the same menu, same price and better quality.