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Sampan Restaurant & Grill

3.2 (20 reviews)
ModerateKaraoke, Sushi Bars
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Best hidden secret in Lacey! A must for excellent Cocktails and great Appetizers between grocery shopping at Wincos and Costco.

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Came here a couple of times while in town visiting family. Their sushi rolls were good and beer is cold. Staff is friendly.

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Karaoke here is always fun! They have a lot of regulars and they're a blast to sing with! Quite a few good singers here too!

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Mia and Emily are great! Karaoke is always fun and the food is really good! The regulars here are no drama and all good time folks!

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O'Malley's Lounge

O'Malley's Lounge

5.0(6 reviews)
6.9 mi
•$$

O'Malley's is the restaurant attached to the Westside Lanes bowling alley. The lounge is loud and…read morefriendly but this review is for restaurant just off the lounge and overlooking the lanes. The restaurant is quite small, in an area leading into the kitchen. At first glance it seems rather -- bleak. Four tables, a pair of pool tables, a large video golf game. A small counter that once had some seating but now doesn't. It may be necessary to get the server's attention because they are pretty busy in the lounge. Yeah, ambience-wise this place leaves a lot to be desired. But this little place has some of the best diner food in town. The portions are large. Substitutions are not a problem. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their burgers and sandwiches are burly and always fresh, I am not exaggerating, some of the best burgers in Olympia. Hot food is served really hot, straight off the grill. Fries have to take a minute to be cool enuf to eat. Salads tend to be iceberg lettuce based but are always crisp and fresh. To be clear, this is all pub/diner fare, nothing fancy. The coffee, alas, is the same weak stuff everybody else serves. But for food that will tame the meanest hangover or Jumpstart a miserable rainy day, this is one of the best places.in town.

Seriously solid kitchen, battered fries, sandwiches are great, ton of options. Fast service…read moreconsidering they also cover the bowling alley. Two pool tables, some pinball, and set up for karaoke or music.

Comma Karaoke

Comma Karaoke

3.7(18 reviews)
28.0 mi

I recently visited Comma Karaoke for the first time after moving to Washington about 2 months ago…read more Back in California, I already had a favorite karaoke spot, but some girlfriends invited me here for a Sunday night out, so I figured I'd give it a try since I haven't done karaoke in Washington yet. We got there around 7 PM and it wasn't too busy (probably because they opened at 6 PM). There was just one male staff member at the front to check in with. No security, as far as I could tell. One thing they are VERY strict about is no outside food or drinks. There are signs posted everywhere, and they even checked our bags before we went in. Personally, I didn't really mind since the karaoke places I used to go to in California had similar rules, but if you're going to enforce that policy so heavily, I feel like the food should at least be worth it. Unfortunately, the food here was pretty mediocre. The yogurt soju was actually good, and the waffle fries were decent enough, but the gyoza tasted average and the fried spring rolls are a cheap knockoff of lumpia. They also gave us complimentary popcorn, but I'd still recommend eating beforehand if you plan on spending a couple hours here. One thing that surprised me was that none of us got ID checked even though we ordered drinks. Maybe we just looked old enough?? As for the karaoke experience itself, it was fun! If you've never been, they'll walk you through how to use the controls to find your songs to sing. We originally booked one hour but ended up extending it to two. The process here is a little different from what I'm used to since you decide upfront how long you want the room for, whereas my old karaoke place just held onto an ID and let you stay as long as you wanted before paying at the end. Not a biggie, just different. The place itself was freezing when we first walked in, but after singing for a while it became more comfortable. We were provided two microphones, and highly encouraged to use the disposable microphone covers, probably for cleanliness and for sanitation purposes. We were also given 2 of those little handheld percussion instruments (forgot what they're called) that you can shake and clap along with while people are singing to add to the fun atmosphere. The song selection here is fairly huge. The physical songbook is kind of outdated, but once you figure out the system controls, you can search songs by artist, title, and even country. English songs were definitely easier to find compared to songs in other languages, so I'd recommend using the booklet to find exact song numbers if you want international songs. The scoring system was also kind of hilarious because none of us could figure out how it actually worked. Sometimes it felt tied to pacing, sometimes volume, and other times it just seemed random. Some songs also felt slightly off timing-wise. Still, we had a lot of fun messing around with it and singing everything from rock songs to classics to upbeat pop songs. There's definitely enough variety for everyone to find something they enjoy. One downside is that the rooms are not very soundproof. About an hour into our session, another group came into the room next to us, and whenever we paused between songs, we could clearly hear them belting out sad songs at full volume. It was lowkey kind of funny though. When we left, we noticed there's a small square window at some of the rooms, including ours, and wondered if anyone could just peep inside.. In general, I'd say Comma Karaoke is just okay. The karaoke itself was enjoyable and the private room setup is great if you don't like public karaoke, but if the food tasted better, it would have massively improved the experience. There are plenty of [Korean] food options in the same parking lot, but I would rather just sing and eat at the same place. We also drove about 30 minutes to get here, so I was hoping to be a little more impressed. Still, if you're in the area and just want a casual night out with friends, it gets the job done.

I called to book a room for a party of five and spoke with a staff member. I asked about ID…read morerequirements since I wasn't sure if it was a bar or just karaoke, and I had forgotten my ID. He told me ID would only be needed if we planned to drink. I let him know we are Muslim and don't drink, and he said that wouldn't be an issue and went ahead and reserved a room for us. A few minutes later, I received an accidental call back from the same number and overheard him talking about us to someone else. He mentioned our religion in a disrespectful way, called us "weird," and said he would upcharge us and put us in the back room. This was incredibly unprofessional and discriminatory. It made us feel completely unwelcome. I was just trying to celebrate my religious holiday, Eid, with my friends. I would not recommend this place based on this experience.

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Hilltop A Go-Go - Cute disco decor. Good sound system.

Hilltop A Go-Go

5.0(12 reviews)
20.7 mi

Loved this club. Yes, that's past tense…read more I just received word today that the doors are closed permanently. I'm not sure what to say, as there has been vacillating for some time on whether or not the club stays open. Part of me hopes it's not true, because it's really sh1tty to have to say goodbye to a wonderful pillar I've been visiting loyally and nearly every weekend (sometimes twice!) since its opening. I have a feeling this time it's really shutting its doors, though. That's truly a pity. It really is (was?) a very cool setup, and Tacoma was sorely lacking a legitimate dance club. The owner saw that, and damn, he tried. The *only* thing that bummed me out about the club was that patrons weren't really interested in it as a dance club at all, only as a karaoke bar. Those are a dime a dozen! The club owner had big visions for Tacoma's first dance club, but everyone clamored for karaoke and dance nights were poorly attended. Bummer, since the place was designed for gettin' down, with a generous dance floor and several humongous, wall mounted flat-screen TVs upon which to display music videos, media, and - of course - classic footage of go-go dancers shakin' their groove thangs. *fans self* I will miss seeing a Hilltop dance club with Pride flags, a BLM flag, and other affirming decor. I will miss feeling safe, knowing that the owner stood by his word and did everything he could to make women feel safe there. If ever I told the owner someone was being creepy, he dealt with it swiftly and completely. None of this "well, we talked to him, and we think it'll be okay now, we're gonna let him stay unless something else happens" (which I often hear at other clubs) and expecting the women to deal with a creepster sticking around and us all feeling uneasy for the night. I will miss my little "church". Also, I am sad for a dear friend I made there who cannot drive due to a medical condition, and who had finally found a "home base" within walking distance of their apartment. This is a significant loss to many. Farewell, Go-Go.

I went for my bday and had one of the funnest nights ever! I brought a group of friends and we all…read morehad a great time. The owner and staff were super friendly. We enjoyed talking and singing with the other fun loving folks there. Please please go! We need to support this awesome neighborhood place to dance, sing, and connect so it's around for a long long time!!

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Melody Music - Lawrence L., Jon L. and me singing at the Waterwheel, thanks to Melody Music's Karaoke

Melody Music

4.8(5 reviews)
21.0 mi
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I live down in South Seattle. To get to Ballard takes me about 45 minutes with traffic. A cab ride…read morehome can cost around $30 when I drink too much. But do I care? No. Why? Because I fricken love singing Karaoke with Melody Music's DJ Rob at the Waterwheel on Sunday and Wednesday nights, starting around 9:30pm. It's worth the drive, worth the cab fare, worth the hassle of getting back out there to get my car if I drink too much. Rob is a killer Karaoke DJ. He consistently has remembered my name, though I've become a bit of a regular so no shock there. He's got a computer system where he enters in your name and the songs you request, and can bring them back up when you see him again if you tend to sing the same songs, which I do. And his music library... "Would you say I have a plethora of [songs]?" "Si El Guapo." "Do you know what Plethora means?" "No El Guapo." Plethora means shitload. And he's got a shitload of songs. He's got so many songs they can't print them all up in their book full of songs to choose from, so if you are looking for something to sing and don't see it, make sure to ask. And thanks to his fancy computer set-up, you don't have to write down all the code numbers. You just write down the artist, song name, and your name, and he'll do the rest. Rob is real great at cycling through the singers, mixing audio, and making sure the spare mike gets volumed up if someone else jumps in to duet mid-song. He's got a small monitor to read lyrics from, or you can read off the huge monitor at the Waterwheel. Definitely worth coming out to experience the Karaoke joy with these guys.

DJ Rob is an amazing karaoke host!…read more To start, his music catalog does indeed have, as Wil so eloquently explained, a *shitload* of music. I can't believe the wide variety, especially when you compare his to other 'popular' karaoke spots catalogs. He also happens to love his job, and it shows. He's a great singer himself, works the crowd up, keeps 'em going, His system is awesome too. It remembers you and songs you've sung before, so just putting your name in there consistently and you can always have songs at the ready...or he'll even make recommendations if you can't think of one. And I'm still cracking up that last night at D's party, he remembered "his buddy Don L" from all our other "Yelp converges upon water wheel karaoke" events. And bonus points for moving me and Carly and another singer up a few slots last night, my reason was compelling enough to get him not only to laugh, but to do it. ;-) Stu made a great decision bringing Rob to the waterwheel!

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Melody Music - Melody Music's Rob and Yelp's Sarah at the Waterwheel Lounge

Melody Music's Rob and Yelp's Sarah at the Waterwheel Lounge

Melody Music - Jessie on the left, Melody Music's Rob, and Sean C. on the right, at the Waterwheel Lounge

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Jessie on the left, Melody Music's Rob, and Sean C. on the right, at the Waterwheel Lounge

Rock Box

Rock Box

4.2(565 reviews)
44.4 mi•Capitol Hill
•$$

Not really a place to eat inasmuch as a place to just hang out, have drinks and - most importantly…read more- sing your heart out in karaoke no matter your skill level! My friends and I came here on a Wednesday night around 8pm and basically spent all of our time out in the front where the bar is since that's where open karaoke is. To queue songs to sing, you need to use a website called Healsonic to search for the song titles or artist names (you get to it using a QR code). You write down your initials, the song number of the song you want to sing and the song title, then pass it to someone behind the counter to the immediate left of the entrance. Song choices are not limited to just songs in English; you can choose songs from a variety of languages, and I got a chance to sing one of my favorite Cantonese oldies at one point. From past experiences singing karaoke here, there's always at least one mic out of the two passed around the crowd that isn't working properly and I end up singing louder than needed on that one mic. Regardless, my friends and I have always had a great time laughing, testing our vocals and just enjoying ourselves as if we were clubbing! I haven't yet been to any of their karaoke rooms, though I do hear prices for them are relatively high from others who've used them. One of my friends and I got their My Melody drink, which consists of coconut cream, pineapple and a pink sugar rim. Drink tasted kinda cheesy... literally. Must have been the cream but I downed the drink fast; it was refreshing for the environment (though a little heavy on the vocal cords) and not too sweet. It is on the pricier end, about $8 before tax. This is a well-run place regardless of the number of people that fill up open karaoke and the karaoke rooms themselves. Staff are friendly and acommodating especially with refilling water, following up on karaoke queuing mistakes and serving drinks. I see myself and my friends coming back here more often!

Great spot for karaoke without a cover!! And the options to do public or private karaoke is a great…read moretouch. I love the system they use to request songs for public karaoke. Makes the process so much easier.

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Rock Box - Snack menu and happy hour

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