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Tamari Bar

4.2 (745 reviews)
ModerateIzakaya
Closed 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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Ash A.

Food was amazing! Their nigiris are some of the best! Bibimbap was good but the cheese made it heavy Skip the yuzu ice cream cover in chocolate, nothing like ice cream. Drinks were good too! On the whole a very good izakaya Service was quick all the staff were friendly and quick. Clean bathrooms. L shaped seating area, great for small groups but had a couple large group tables too.

Tamari Bar roll
Danielle L.

I've been to this place twice in the last week and a half. So good, everything is so fresh as well. The happy hour is a couple dollars off their normal menu. I really enjoyed the chiraishi bowl and tako wasabi with such fresh seafood. The curry was a little salty, but it was ok when paired with the rice. I also really enjoyed the BB sukiyaki which had nice flavor with a little mala. Service was good as well

BUTA BAO 2 pc (so delicious!)
Vy N.

One of my favorite spots! Tamari Bar is a great place for almost all occasions! I have made a stop here for a casual night out, for a quick lunch, for special occasions like birthdays and Valentines, it has a great vibe for almost anything! It can get quite busy during dinner rush so a reservation is recommended, however there is a $25 deposit that is required but it does go towards your check. I have gotten daily specials here and restaurant staples as well. My absolute favorite thing to get here is the tamari roll which is dressed so perfectly! Their happy hour is also great and their pork bao buns are also AMAZING! Their bento sets are also a great choice and are huge. The price point is on the higher end but for the amount of food and variety, I would say it is quite reasonable, especially during happy hour. The service is always very nice and friendly and the chefs are super speedy. I have never experienced waiting a long time for food after ordering. I will be back when I am in the area!

Salmon fried rice
John C.

I have only been here for the rotating daily lunch specials and they average at $10 for quality Japanese style lunch. To be honest probably some of the cheaper lunch specials in the city. They are usually changing so it's hard to pinpoint but every $10 meal I've gotten is so good. I think the lunch specials are new because I'm the only person here but it's bomb and I highly recommend. I always leave full too!

cilantro pesto CILANTRO UDON
Suresh C.

A unique take on Japanese cuisine adapted for Seattle tastes and ingredients. Cilantro pesto udon with flash fried brussel sprouts and Japanese eggplant was delicious.

Jackie H.

Wagyu bites were so good and the ramen was nice and fatty - solid izakaya in Capitol Hill. Love that the bathroom had mouthwash!

Rebecca H.

Tamari bar is such a cute spot to eat at on a night out. I personally like the vibe and decorations here more than its sister restaurant, Rondo. I happened to come on the last day of restaurant week, so I tried their special dinner box which looked pretty, but the taste failed in comparison. At both restaurants, I have not been impressed with their sashimi. It tastes a little fishy and honestly the rest of the box wasn't outstanding either. I did also get to try their hot stone wagyu which was good and a fair price. The service was attentive and the food came out relatively quickly. I think if I ever come again, I'll just stick to ordering the katsu curry.

Jaymee S.

=== Overall === Very cool place, good vibes to hang with friends and hit or miss food and drinks. === Food === I came for Seattle restaurant week and my friend and I both got their box. Half of the items in the box were very flavorful- I'm looking at the sashimi, macaroni salad, and chicken. The others were unmemorable except for the deep fried crab, which my friend and I couldn't even get past our first bites. That unfortunately took this place down a lot food wise in my opinion. I would get their sashimi, and their drinks looked good! Side note: I've tried baiten (their connected dessert place and was not impressed. Would skip). === Service === Friendly and fast service. No problems here. They ask everyone if they have a reservation so would be good if you had one. === Ambiance === Absolutely love the 80s Japanese decor with ultraman & ghibli. Cool ambiance and they keep it clean.

Bao the Buta and bao the unagi
Lizzie S.

Great service, great happy hour, and great vibes in Cap Hill. Came here with coworkers and we were here with hours! Love the ambiance and decor. It felt like it'd be a great place for girls' night and date night alike. Drinks were flowing and strong. Happy hour deals were aplenty. We enjoyed rolls, sashimi, bao, cabbage salad, chicken skin, and more. Everything was good.

AHI TUNA
Erika C.

Overall, I would really recommend this place! I had a mixed good experience but the service was fantastic, the food came out very fast and played beautifully, and it was very fun and lively in there without being obnoxious. I loved the ahi tuna sashimi- perfect texture and delish accoutrements. It also was a really good portion for the price. As for the thing I didn't like: the cilantro udon was essentially inedible for me. The udon was what i would describe as chewy and slimy and there was a taste in the cilantro pesto that was quite foul to me. My partner also didn't like it. We couldn't figure out what the strange taste could be as we both like cilantro. I would absolutely recommend the restaurant as a whole, just maybe not the cilantro udon.

Dining room
Kelvin C.

Cool vibe and yummy food! This spot is in the heart of Cap Hill, and has such a live fun vibe. The food is fresh, house made, and a blast of flavors. The katsu curry had the perfect umami house made deep curry flavor. You can taste the flavor pop of spices with a crispy chicken katsu. Every bite was heavenly. Great drinks and bar scene. The servers are all super friendly and welcoming.

Yuzu chi hi
Sum H.

I've been wanting to try this place again and I finally did today. Delicious food and drink as expected. I tried hayashi rice bibimbap in a stone bowl piping hot and gooey with lots of cheese and fried Brussel sprouts and eggplants on top. I also ordered tora gozen which is 9 little appetizers, 3 kinds of sashimi, curry, pickled cucumbers, chicken with syungiku, eel with cuc sunomono, aji fry, soft shell crab. I had everything I wanted to try minus dandan noodle. Everything was satisfying balanced flavor, great quality, the right temperature. So happy that the quality of their food has not changed. Hope to be back soon.

My Unagi Bowl
Thaila N.

This is a great spot for those who like to try multiple items from a restaurant's menu! In particular, they have a wide variety of appetizers (almost like tapas) and even have an appetizer platter. It's also a great spot for unique and tasty alcoholic beverages! I made a reservation on Tock, which required a $10/per person deposit. This amount was instantly refunded when I checked in for my reservation. The unagi bowl was scrumptious. The rice was soft and cooked perfectly. The toppings complemented the bowl and added extra texture. It was a decent portion and didn't leave me feeling too heavy or stuffed! The servers were very attentive and checked in with us frequently. They did not rush us as we ordered another round of drinks and eventually dessert. I love that you can order Baiten soft serve to be served at the table! I will be back to try more items and drinks!!! Really want to try their slush drinks. NOTE: The Area 206 curry has pork even though it's not explicitly listed on the menu.

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This place hits every time!!! Dan Dan ramen and bibimbap are incredible. Service is also kind and fast!

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Is the outdoor seating area dog-friendly? Small dog.

Is the outdoor seating area dog-friendly?

I don't think so. It's pretty small and tables are close. Unless it's a service dog. Might be able to leash it just outside the eating e. Area near your table if you get the one close to that.

Do they accept reservations?

Yes they do.

Do they accept credit card or cash only?

They accept both :)

Hello! Do you serve beer in a beer mug?

Thank you for contacting us! We serve our beer in 16oz pint glass and 34oz Mega mug!!

Do you have gluten-free opinions? If I came in would the staff confidently be able to direct me to the gf items on the menu? Thx

There are no gluten free specific menu items but, some items can be made gluten free

Can underage kids go? 15 year old?

Kids can go but not sure they will like it. It's geared toward adults

When is their late night happy hour?

If I recall, it starts at 9:30pm weekdays and 10:30pm weekends

Is there a selection for vegan dining? And are the fries as oily as they look?

There isn't a vegan section..and the fries aren't that oily. ? they are tossed in seaweed and served with Japanese honey mustard and Sriracha dip. It's really good!

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