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    Tatanka Take-Out

    4.2 (164 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    TATANKA TAKE-OUT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Burger!
    Ross H.

    Took granddaughter for first Bison burger! Loved it. Fresh not frozen, best bison burger I've had yet. Next time I'm trying Bison taco & burrito!

    Bison burrito and bison burger
    Elizabeth O.

    Sooooooooooo delicious. This is the ONLY restaurant we eat at on the regular, most places we got to once and never again as I love eating new things each time. This tiny little place is such a gem. The owner is so kind and friendly to everyone who enters, it is always clean, the cans of pop are $1 (what?!?!? unheard of). Everything on the menu is so good, my teenager gets a burger every time and it's one of the only places he will eat his salad. The food is always perfect, the house hot sauce is DELICIOUS, everything is always fresh and hot. If you haven't tried this place... go immediately.

    They've got bison deliciousness and they've got vegetarian deliciousness...take your pick!
    Teresa M.

    This place is an awesome option for lunch and just goes with the park/zoo/Fort perfectly! As you may have seen from the sign: they do vegetarian and they do bison. The menus keep it simple - bison on the left, veggie on the right, and either one in the middle. Service is super friendly and fast! I like that you can see the cook top area because you know it's clean! I went with a grilled veggie sandwich. Kinda wish I went with a burrito, but it was really good and I'd very happily eat another one and there's always another day. The parental unit went with bison chili and really liked it. This place is definitely simple and very homestyle. Drinks come in bottles/cans and the food is served on paper even if you eat in. The walls have all sorts of funky bison related décor and I'm all for it. I love walking around the park/waterfront, so there's a very good chance I'll be coming here many, many times.

    Bison Flawless Burrito
    Jen N.

    We don't typically see places that specializes in bison so we decided to check it out. It's a small but very home-y restaurant with a few tables inside and a couple outside. We got a Flawless Burrito and Bison Joe. Both were fairly similar, just in a different form. They were tasty, but I think I preferred the traditional burger. The spuds were like a baked potato that were seared so they had crispy edges, which I really enjoyed! The service was very friendly and accommodating. I'd consider coming again if I happened to be in the area.

    Megan D.

    I have frequently driven past this place and finally stopped in after a trip to the zoo with the family. We are big bison eaters, and usually use that as our choice of red meat. My daughter had the kids bison burger, she gave it two thumbs up and enjoyed the bottled root beer as well. I tried the bison dip, it was so delicious and filling. The only thing I was missing was maybe a little extra seasoning, like horseradish. Not sure if it was the owner working, but he was super friendly and answered any questions we had. They have a couple tables in there as well, so we enjoyed our meals in the restaurant. I will definitely come back to try more options!

    Kevin A.

    TLDR; Bison burger is a great option for those who haven't tried bison before Decor and service far exceeds. Sides are a healthy alternative to the usual fast food options. Flawless burrito.. I mean grilled onions, crimini mushrooms, bison and garlic hot sauce. Says take out, but there are options to seat in! Awesome decor and Buffalo memorabilia. Unique iron stools up window-side. If you're willing to try bison foods with vegan options as well, provides plenty on the menu! Stopped by for lunch after the many times of driving by here, Im glad I did. First and foremost it doesn't seem that there is chicken or beef on menu, only bison and vegan options. Love that. The menu is simply yet descriptive, even colored coded for "crowd" favorites. I ordered the Bison Burger with Spud, Spuds are these potato slices baked a nice alternative to fries. For anyone whose first time is trying bison, definitely go with the burger route. For one, the bison patty is rich in flavor and maintains its size unlike a burger beef patty. Great sized produce to go in the burger and finished off with almost a house made like bun. A great introduction to bison for anyone. I just had to try more, so I tried the Flawless burrito with in house made potato salad. Flawless burrito was amazing, again nice fresh produce with perfect amount of ground bison along with crimini mushrooms, garlic hot sauce wrapped in a whole wheat tortillas. Potato salad was different than any other potato salad ive tried. Rather before potato salad seemed overwhelming with everything in it, tatanka's potato salad relies on simplicity to deliver a great and fresh taste, bits of pickle and dash of dill in the dish brings that upgraded flavor to a seemingly meh side option. Overall, There is plenty on the menu to try. Tatanka Take-out provides great healthy alternatives all while bison being farm sourced!

    Bison Burger & Red Skin Spuds
    Kyle S.

    tl;dr: I'm glad I finally got around to trying Tatanka Takeout. If you're in the mood for a leaner burger than your standard fare, it's a solid place to patronize. That said, I probably won't make a point to return. After driving by Tatanka Take-Out for years, I finally decided to stop in. I always expected it to be a passion project run by an old Native American, so when we were greeted by a young white woman I had minor concerns about cultural appropriation. The inside is covered in buffalo/bison artwork and memorabilia, and the seats at the window counter are crafted metal saddles. Otherwise the seating is pretty standard and stark. Its name includes the phrase "take-out" so you're not expected to hang out. I appreciate that they're branding themselves as a healthy alternative to common fast food. Their "fries" are red-skinned spuds boiled and sliced in shapes resembling fries, and the buffalo meat is leaner and more organic than beef. Eating it didn't feel as gluttonous as, say, McDonald's, but it still gave us a little gastro-intestinal trouble an hour later. I got the Bison Burger and my wife got the Flawless Burrito. Served on paper plates, the presentation of the burger was appealing: tall, well-built, oozing with sauce and steaming potatoes on the side. My wife's burrito was wrapped in tin foil and served by itself. Less appealing. The burger was good, but had a lot of onion. My breath smelled for two days afterward. My wife's burrito was also very onion-heavy. Aside from that, it had the nostalgic taste of a backyard barbecue. The service was courteous, offering to clear our places even though it wasn't a tableside-service restaurant. Conclusion: I'm glad I finally got around to trying Tatanka Takeout. It's worth visiting, but I probably won't make a point to return.

    Bbq Bison Roast  So very delicious!!
    Marah H.

    Best bison in town!! Wow this place has spectacular quality of bison and at a very reasonable price for a plate. The meat is super lean and not at all greasy which was delightful and impressive. They strictly have bison options or a handful of vegetarian meal options. I'm not a vegetarian but I'd like to visit again to give those items a try. I went for the "BBQ Bison Roast" and I've gotta say it was perfectly made from every aspect. They offer side dishes with your meal but they were out of two of the 5 options. Nevertheless, the "skin spuds" side was well made and seasoned to perfection. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

    Bison burger and Black Bean Burger
    Ice'Shay P.

    Customer service was excellent, food came out quick and the Veggie Burger was to LIVE for! Definitely will be back, I love all the healthy options offered as well

    Look at this MOIST Bison Melt (minus one bite)
    Kevin E.

    I have been to Tatanka a few times over the last 5 years and have always enjoyed it. The food yesterday was deserving of a 5-star review. It reminded me why I come back when in Tacoma. This is a one man show (soon to be helped by a family member). Buffalo is leaner than beef, hence more healthy. Lean does not mean dry. The Bison Melt was so incredibly juicy, with LOTS of grilled onions and the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. I savored the last bite. As I write this, I pine for one more bite! We also got the Spuds and Veggies. I had expected some fried veggies and french fries. What arrived was grilled FRESH vegetables (broccoli, onion, mushroom, brussel sprouts) and grilled potato wedges, salted and peppered just right. It was served with their slightly spicy garlic sauce. I understand why there was a steady line of folks stopping by for take-out. We ate at a table outside and enjoyed the cool breeze and great food! This place may serve the food on paper plates, and prepare it in a simple manner, but this guy is a Master!

    Jacob U.

    Quiet neighborhood spot we have driven by a million times. Well worth stopping in a getting some good food. We tried the burrito and and burger and enjoyed both. The house fries were great as well. If you are hungry, it's going to fill you up. Good portions and delish. Support a small business. Support healthy food options. Support eating native meats over another over processed cow from a feed lot.

    Cheeseburger with potato salad.

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    Great service! Food was pretty bland, though and pricey for what it is. Probably will check out other places next time.

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    Daughter and I were looking for a quiet place to sit down and talk while having a snack after a…read morewalk through the rain at Wright's Park. We saw this little sandwich shop we hadn't seen before and decided to check it out. The atmosphere is very nice, casual, and comfortable. It looks like it would be good to sit and do homework, have lunch with some friends, or go to a casual brunch with family. There are lots of seating choices: a couch and comfy chairs, high tables and stools, and regular tables. One table had a puzzle started you could work on and there were lots of games and books you could use. You order at the counter, they deliver food to your table and there is a place to bus your own table. The beverage menu included coffee and alcoholic beverages. They offered sandwiches, crepes, pastries and soup. We ordered coffee, a pastry, soup, and order of crepes to be eaten there. The coffee was fine served in a nice mug. The cookie was large but packaged in a plastic bag that would have been ok if we had been a to go order. But we were eating there so we either had to put it directly on the table or on the plastic bag. The tomato soup was very tasty, creamy with a little kick of spice. It had occasional chunks of tomato and visible pieces of basil. All of this goodness was overshadowed because it was served in a small ramekin, the type cooks use to portion food when they are preparing a recipe. It appeared we were getting a large taste of soup instead of a cup of soup. For some reason I assumed the savory crepes would be fresh and warm, but instead my order was made with premade cold crepes loosely wrapped around the mostly cheese filling. Taken as a whole we left disappointed. The atmosphere was nice enough that I will try this place again and try something else. I hope for better because it looks like it could be a great place to eat and hang with friends.

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    I Heart Mac & Cheese

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    3.0(56 reviews)
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    As a mac & cheese lover, I was beyond excited to try this place. Hesitant as I had to drive over an…read morehour to get there, but I've been wanting to try it for quite some time. We ordered the lobster truffle oil and the short rib Philly mac & cheese. We also got a BLT grilled cheese sandwich to go. The grilled cheese BLT (bacon love tomato) came with a small tomato basil soup to dip it in. And a side of tater tots. SO GOOD! I was disappointed in the Mac n cheese. The cheese sauce lacked flavor. The lobster was expensive and only had 6 small pieces of lobster. Not worth $25 at all. The meat with the Philly was really good and tender. And for your base you can pick between pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, or tater tots. I would have only given a 2 star for the mac n cheese but the grilled cheese blew me away, over an hr later, NOT reheated! I will be back for the sandwich and tots. Not the mac n cheese. The restaurant was clean and lively. Staff were very friendly as well. Is it worth the drive?.... For the Mac n cheese.... No For the grilled cheese.... Yes

    First time I went was a few weeks after it first opened. I had a build your own bowl with noodles,…read morebroccoli, and 2 cheeses. They put it under one of those conveyor belt ovens. I was very excited since I love mac and cheese. And then I was very disappointed because there barely was any flavor and it was barely heated. To say it was lukewarm was even a stretch. The broccoli was over-boiled and mushy. This second and last time I went was a few days ago. I thought to try them again since it's been a while and I give it another go. I chose a grilled cheese with tomato, and side broccoli and cheese. That was my bad though. I should've looked at the broccoli first before ordering because they were clearly over-boiled and soggy again so nothing has changed there. The cheese on top was just a sad splash of thinned yellow goo and neither had any flavor. The grilled cheese with tomato was just as basic as it gets. There's a banner on one of the beams to take a pic of your cheese-pull and tag them in social media. I should have done that so everybody can see just how mediocre even the grilled cheese is. It's over-priced and disappointing. If you actually like mac and cheese, don't go here.

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    4.6(417 reviews)
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    So I've lived less than five minutes from this place for 11 years, and somehow it never caught my…read moreeye. Then I saw their TikTok last night, and let me tell you, that video had me craving it instantly. The scrumptiousness was living rent free in my brain all night, so today my son and I had to stop in and see what the hype was about. We ordered the Sour Diesel, the Fire, and the Afgoo, all on their toasted jalapeño cheese bread. First of all, the female employee who helped us was so friendly and welcoming. We do not eat out much, so we were genuinely excited and maybe a little impatient to try them. When they handed us the sandwiches, I immediately noticed how heavy they were. And the smell in the car on the way home, oh my goodness. Pure torture waiting to unwrap them. Then we got home and opened them up, and I was honestly shocked in the best way. There was actually a MEAL on that bread. Not one of those sad sandwiches that's 80 percent lettuce and air. These were loaded. My teenage son even commented on how good his was, and trust me, teen approval is not handed out lightly. The portions were generous, the flavors were bold, and each sandwich was totally unique and delicious. I can confidently say I have found a new favorite sub spot. Total hidden gem if you love a good sandwich that actually fills you up and tastes incredible. I did not grab a shake this time because it was freezing outside, but after seeing all the flavor options on the menu, I will absolutely be trying one next visit. Highly recommend in every aspect. I love when you try somewhere new and it completely exceeds expectations. This one is a must try.

    I wish I took a picture but my partner and I demolished these sandwiches. This place is not talked…read moreabout a lot, we just found out about this place. I got the John gotti and my partner got the sour diesel. Soo good I have to say better than subway and Jersey mikes .

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