ive waited to leave this review because i wanted to see if this place kept being CONSISTENTLY good…read more i go almost once a week now lol because it is that good. the owner is just absolutely wonderful & everything we have ordered is full of flavor & made with love. the beer is also FROSTY & cold i love getting the hefeweizen :') i've traveled to germany & found this to be completely authentic & delicious , i don't have a single negative thing to say about this spot. i would 1000% recommend this place to anyone lookin for good homemade german food! lots of parking , & i would recommend making reservations on the weekend cuz it does get full !

The German Diner is authentic food! Cozy dining room. Nice service from who I assume is the Owner…read more We started with a curry wurst. This was a grilled bratwurst with ketchup and curry spice with a warm bun on the side. Best I've had in a while. For my main I had the cream shmizel with spaetzel and mushroom gravy. Delicious The schnitzel was thin and crispy with a creamy garlic sauce. Amazing My friend had the meatloaf smothered in mushroom gravy and warm sauerkraut. He said it was the best he's ever had. I'm visiting Tacoma for the week, but I'll be back before I leave, for sure.

Service and food was great. Some of the best German home style cooking that I have had in years.read more

I've driven by here for ages without getting to try it! We love a good German restaurant and diners…read moreare the best, so this was a perfect treat. The service was second to none, and the food came out hot and ready in a reasonable time frame! Our iced tea stayed refilled, which is a great bonus. :) at the server's suggestion (and after a sample!) I had the borsht (beets and cabbage) with a roll and it was so tasty!! My husband ordered the Reuben sandwich and the ratio of meat, kraut, and bread is absolute perfection! The warm, cozy atmosphere and German music is a lovely touch. It is not fancy - it's perfectly comfortable. Such a nice, clean, welcoming place to have a mid-week lunch with my ehemann. We will most definitely be back. :)

Recently stopped in here for a date night with the wife…read more We've been looking for a decent replacement ever since Tacoma lost the Rhein Haus. Since my wife is of German heritage, brats and kraut are a thing in our life. The menu here looked really good, so we stopped in our 29th anniversary. I will say, there is a parking lot across the street. For those who've been in the area for a while and remember past times, it used to be a used car lot Luckily I found an empty spot on the street right out front, so I grabbed it. But yeah, parking in this area can be tricky. Just be aware that there is the lot across the street on Puyallup Avenue, the entrance is from "Court A", which looks like an alley but is technically a road. Tacoma is fun like that. So let's talk food. We ordered the Brätzel, because my wife loves a good soft pretzel with some beer cheese. This one states that it's a beer cheese soup, and it was a bit thinner than a typical beer cheese. But it had a really good flavor. It was not gritty at all like some beer cheese can be (I'm looking at you Hops&Drops). I'm not a huge pretzel fan, but I will say that I tried a portion of it and enjoyed this one. The pretzel had a good flavor and the beer cheese soup was great. We also split the Landjäger / Käse Platte. Let's get one thing clear, this thing is bigger than it looks on the menu. There's a lot here. I'm really not sure exactly which of the four cheese were which. If you go by the description on the Käse Platte then it should be Bavaria Bleu Crème, Raclette, Emmentaler and Butterkäse. The Bleu Crème is easy to spot. The rest look similar really. But each had a unique flavor and all tasted absolutely wonderful. The cured beef and pork sausages were good, but the cheese stole the show here. We also shared the Berliner Platte for a main. Again, I can not stress this enough, there is A LOT of food here. the two of us had no chance of eating all this. This plate comes with the following sausages; Berliner Bratwurst, Smoked Cheese, Spicy Cheese, Chicken Andouille & Bockwurst as well as being served with sauerkraut and you get to pick two sides. We chose the Spätzle and Pommes (fries). All of this was amazing. The spicy sausage and the andouille were too spicy for my wife, but we knew that going in. If you have a group and are wanting to sample the many wursts here, I would highly recommend this plate. Now, let's talk service. I don't remember our server's name, but she was so great. Very friendly, very tentative, very good at her job. This was exactly the kind of service I look for when I go out to a restaurant. I don't want some tablet where I'm interacting with a faceless machine, I don't want a kiosk, I want a real person who engages with us and helps make our experience the best it can be, and this place gets it. The staff here is on point, they are good, they take good care of you and the experience made s want to come back. This place is for sure at the top of our list for German food here in Tacoma. If you have not been, you need to stop by. It's not big, it's not fancy, you'll drive right by it if you aren't paying attention. But this place is by far the perfect replacement for our missing sausage haus. We are so glad we stopped in.

My boyfriend and I came here after a comedy show nearby as many places were either closed or would…read moreclose soon. As we arrived, we weren't sure if needed to seat ourselves but by the time we were about to look at a sign, a kind waitress let us know that we can seat ourselves anywhere and brought us menus. I saw that they had tables with fires which was really cool but unfortunately there were a lot of people sitting there so we just sat at the longer tables. The interior of this place is huge and bright! They have plenty of seating inside and it looks like they do outdoor seating which is dog friendly. We were told that they will have days where they have musicians playing German music and that it attracts quite a large crowd. Our waitress Sara was hilarious, personable and did a great job of taking care of us. She really made the visit all the more memorable and fun! We did order a lot: Berliner Platter with chips and spatzle, Berliner Sliders with fries and a bratzel. We did not realize just how huge the portions were for everything, like the platter was going to be big but we weren't expecting the amount of food for other order. Everything tasted absolutely amazing though! We really enjoyed everything and they do not mess around with flavors cause you taste exactly what they advertised. The house made chips were also fantastic and probably some of the best I've ever had. My boyfriend and I are excited to return and definitely will be sharing this spot to others as we thought we had to drive to Leavenworth for good German food but it is closer to home than we thought!

Food: very flavorful and good quantity Service: quick and…read morefriendly service Cocktails were very nice too, I tried the Bee's knees (a lil too sweet for me) and the Berliner drop. Great plus is kids are allowed until 10 pm and Berliner has a lot of seating. A Perfect place for game day or a fun outing.

I came here during happy hour and had the currywurst. The food came out within minutes and it was…read moregreat. I wish the fries were a tad more salty, but that is just my preference for fries. Unfortunately, I did not have any drinks as I am cutting weight. This place is one of the go to places that my buddies and I come after work so I recommend coming here!

Had a Brat, menu was very specific that it came with grilled onions & kraut so made sure I asked…read morefor grilled onions but w/o the kraut, so delicious with the German mustard, hit the spot, service was great, nice relaxing outdoor seating by stage for entertainment & people watching... The Farmer's Market has a very nice food court with lots of options, a little expensive but what food place isn't anymore after COVID & skyrocketing expenses...

They are still great for breakfast. They serve breakfast until 11am. My kids usually get the port…read morepotatoes or French toast. The port potatoes are big enough for 2 kids to split. I got a Roy Rogers the other day. I forgot how sweet those are, but it was a good start to the day. My 14 year old loves the gravy fries. This market booth is usually open at 9am and always closes at 3pm.

Tip: 2% surcharge if paying with card payment…read more This restaurant serves delicious German food, and it's kid-friendly. The decor is rustic and cozy, with fun wall decorations like moose head and old clocks. The food was a hit for both adults and kids - our favorites is Pineapple Schnitzel; Polish Platter is a good choice if you want to try a variety. You can also to substitute, like sauerkraut instead of potato. My toddler enjoyed the Schnitzel from the kid's menu. Service was good, all the ladies working there are very friendly.

Have wanted to visit here for a long time and finally did so recently. It is a wonderful little…read morerestaurant with a great Bavarian feel, very clean and good parking options. The menu is a good size, and had plenty of variety. We ordered the pork chop and the pork schnitzel. The entrees come with two side options. The staff were quick and polite. Great meal, good value and look forward to trying the other menu options.

Been here many times and well worth the drive from University Place where we live…read more The menu has expanded along with the wines available. The ambiance has increased from a 6 to an 8 or 9. The food and presentation has remained a solid 10 out of 10. We enjoyed 2 appetizers, 1 salad that we shared, 2 entrees 2 deserts, 2 coffee's and 1 bottle of a very nice Southern Rhone wine for a price that was at least 1/3 less the cost of their value. Lamb shanks and duck breast in a reduced cherry sauce that was perfectly prepared, presented and served. I am very particular about duck even if you can find it on a menu. It was a 12. If you miss this dining experience you lose. This is European chefing at its finest. In Parkland no less. A 3 or 4 times a year type of fine dining place. Yes, we eat out often and know our stuff.

Seriously wonderful! Citron is such a hidden gem here off 512 between Tacoma and Spanaway. The…read morefusion menu is beautiful! It is full of unique flavors, classic dishes, and lovely presentation. The service was excellent, our server being kind and attentive. She was warm and was sure to check on us, but didn't overdo it. There is an excellent selection in every course - even toting es cargot, which is not easy to find in these parts. The bread with the leftover garlic butter was heaven! We enjoyed a little of everything, sharing dishes and having plenty left over to take home! The bistro ambience was wonderful and inviting, if a little cheesy (in the best way). We will be back to try more of their menu soon! Can't wait!

The bartenders are always friendly and attentive. Shout out to Rachel, Jill, and Courtney and Team…read morePierce for the win :-) The food is delicious and the drinks are great. We like to go on Wednesday night trivia for the best host ever, MARCO.

This Irish pub did something really fun--they feature a pop-up bayou menu with a Cajun chef, and I…read moream truly hoping this turns into a full-on Cajun restaurant one day!! I'm a gumbo girl through and through, and my guy is all about crawfish étouffée, so this was basically made for us. Everything hit the spot in that comforting, rich, "yes, I will need a nap after this" kind of way. And we cannot skip the homemade moon pies--absolutely worth every calorie. No regrets. None. Also, the hurricane drink? Yummy doesn't even cover it. Let's just say it matched the whole vibe perfectly. If this pop-up becomes permanent, I'll be first in line.

Place is a time capsule! Felt like I was back in whatever year it was the place opened. Lots of…read morewood covering everything. Pool tables in the back. We were seated quickly by our waitress. Very friendly! We all got our drinks and coffee promptly and they even had oat milk for my lactose free butt. I ordered their giant breakfast burrito. Friend next to me got the salmon dish which ended easily being the best tasting dish on the menu. Our other couple friends wanted to split a dish. What did they do? Split them and have them their own bowl. How nice! If you're thinking of eating here I would recommend it!

Not a good place for an informal group if you want to order food and drinks at your own pace and…read morepay separately. When I called to reserve a table for 11, they asked whether we'd be paying separately and acted like that size of group wouldn't be a big deal. When we got there, though, the waitress seemed stressed and a little disorganized from the moment we arrived. She asked that everyone that wanted food order at the same time so that it was "convenient for the kitchen." As we were ordering food, I told her my husband and I were on the same check. She said no one told her we wanted separate checks (she hadn't asked). Some people's checks had extra items on them. The cod tacos and sliders on the happy hour menu were decent. They put groups of ten or more in the back by the shuffleboard table. It's pretty dark and you can't really hear the music playing in the main bar, but it was fine for visiting.