I've been coming to this restaurant now for ten years. it was where I had my first meal with the man who would become my husband. it's the place I celebrated getting into medical school, and the place I came to study while applying to residencies. I only lived in WA for three of those ten years, but this place always pulls me back. the food is fantastically prepared, the setting is as picturesque as it comes. sitting outside on their patio, writing this review, with the breeze from the water keeping me cool, I know I will continue to come back as long as it's here. read more

It's a super cute restaurant tucked away in a historic building. Built in 1895, and restored in 1975 it's now a living museum. There are so many neat things to look at that give you a peek into its history as a drug and hardware store. I came here with my family and we had a great time playing battleship and looking around at all things from the early 1900s lining the walls while we waited for our handcrafted food. They are VERY helpful in addressing dietary restrictions and allergies. I have a lot of dietary restrictions and was still able to have a delicious meal. The prices are reasonable, and we all enjoyed our meals. It looks like they have patio seating which we didn't make use of, but it would be a lovely place to sit and enjoy a meal in the summer and early fall! We can't wait to come back and check out their original 1908 soda fountain offerings. read more

Charming restaurant. Great waitress. Heavenly French Toast This is our Friday go-to place. read more

This was our second time there, and unfortunately, we didn't have nearly as good an experience. First things first - the food was still delicious. Get the Reuben if you go...it's delicious. This review is based mostly on the service though. The place was mostly empty when we went, yet we were sat in sunniest spot away from the customers for reasons I can only assume are because we had our newborn with us. Service was LONG. We waited 15 mins for drinks and another 10 to order. Then, we waited 45 mins for food. Our waitress was busy eating when she took our order. It was less than impressive. Sadly, the great food isn't enough reason for me to go back again. With so many great places out here, good service is so important, and this was not it. read more

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We came here for the first time on Father's Day. The menu looked good. The wait wasn't too long and the hostess was so friendly. The inside is very nice with so many antiques to look at while you wait for your food. Everything was food up to this point. Firstly, we weren't informed when we sat down that we can scan the bar code that was on the table for the menu. It wasn't until a few minutes that we were informed. Okay fine. We placed our order and things were moving along, so I thought. Husband and I occupied ourselves by checking out all the antiques and time is passing along, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes...and our food finally comes! No one updated us. It would have been nice for someone to at least check up on us. The food finally arrived and it was okay. I have had better. My husband had the corned beef hash and I ordered the two eggs with bacon. Again the food was nothing to write about. As a person who takes customer service seriously, there were a few misses here - there was a worker, I don't know if he was the bus boy or the owner, not sure. He was on his phone at the dining area the whole entire time we were there. That does not look good with the customers. The hostess was phenomenal but again she didn't update us on the status of our food. I soon learned there were two other customers in the same situation as us. I only read the reviews after the fact and I see the delays are a common theme. If they could only improve that piece, I think they would do great. Would I come here again, probably not. read more

I've tried to eat here two times. Both times the staff was rude and acted like they are doing you a favor by opening up. The patio is wide open (no one is eating there) but there is still a waiting list......lame. I will take my money elsewhere. read more

Amazing food and the service is fantastic. The owner is so nice and sociable! I always feel welcome.

Love our little Steilacoom Restraunt. I love all the antiques in the restaurant form earlier days of being a hardware store. If you love biscuits and gravy they have the most amazing homemade biscuits. The sausage gravy is really good but if you don't like fennel this may not be the dish for you. The Monte Cristo is another great go to buy served only during breakfast time. My daughter loves their burgers and fries. Can't go wrong there. I will say if you go to the Bair don't be in a rush. The service is a little bit on the slower side but the food is worth it. The staff is friendly and I've had some great conversations with them. I like everything about this place and will continue to come every chance I can. read more

The Bair - Monte Cristo YUM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Food was slow, took more than 40 minutes from order. Ordered an eggs Benedict and the egg was overcooked. Neither the quality not the quantity justified the price tag. I typically only drink water when I eat out, and I explicitly asked the waitress to make sure I didn't run out, but I ran out anyway. At one point the waitress walked by and mentioned that she noticed that I was out of water, but it took another 10 to 15 minutes before she refilled my glass. read more

The Bair - Overcooked eggs Benedict took 40 minutes to arrive. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

We ordered food at 10:30 and our cars were in line for the 12:10 ferry. It took till 11:45 to get our to-go order. No drinks, no special requests. It was a bit busy but it shouldn't take one hour to make eggs, biscuits and a waffle. I ended up missing the ticket taker at the ferry. We barely got back to our cars in time. Most customers are ferry riders. It's not a good place to get food if you are in a rush. read more

Really cute and cozy! Great food, great service. The hot chocolates are really fancy and fun!

Great brunch for Saturday and Sunday.The area is good for walks and parks. Also the history of transforming the place into a restaurant is a good story. Furthermore, though a little busy, the service and attention are good as well. read more

Excellent! Food and service are always on point. Let me just give you a few little insights. The Bair is NOT fast food! The food you order is prepared FRESH! You want something fast, there's a McDonald's down the street, on Steilacoom Blvd. The Bair is a living museum. It is an experience, expect to sit a spell and enjoy the historical aspect of the building and location. There is a LOT to look at, don't miss it. Finally, remember this is a small business. The owner and employees are working hard to give you a great experience, be kind. read more

A friend and I stumbled upon this place while walking around in the gorgeous 2 minutes of sunshine the other day. The location is fantastic, and on a good summer day it is the perfect location to eat breakfast and then walk around the area. The staff was amazing! They were very helpful, sat us fairly quickly, and were attentive. We sat at the bar, and it was a cute little area. The place is decorated very well. There is a bunch of antique prescriptions everywhere, and I loved it! The food: I ordered the eggs benny (if you are a frequent follower of my posts, yes.. always eggs benny ). It was good, but a bit salty for my liking. Next time I would either order the salmon eggs benny or go for the monte cristo. A couple next to us ordered the monte, and I had food envy. Anyways, my friend ordered the salmon scramble. He seemed to like it! All in all, I would return! I would order something differently though. Give it a try!! read more

This place is an absolute gem. There is such an interesting historic background to the bulding that you can really feel when you dine there. The owner is very kind and always a pleasure to talk to, not to mention the food is always delicious! The biscuits and gravy are a favorite of mine. Unfortuantely, there is a very ugly and hateful review of this place that is 100% undeserved, I would even say slanderous. The owner works very hard to operate in these difficult times and is doing an excellent job to provide her customers a safe place to dine in. Don't listen to the busybody speaking nonsense. Go visit this place and enjoy a delicious breakfast! read more

The Bair - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Slow and scattered service with ok food. It's a great building with an inadequately sized kitchen and staff. I want to love this place because of its history and charm, but I've never had a good dining experience. read more

This is the first time I have came here and besides the great waitress, I would say the food is subpar, the wait to even get food was close and hour and then the issues begin. We ordered the Gary's breakfast that included pancakes they came burnt, smelling and looking burnt. We asked for them to be redone, they came 2 more and they were burn again! We sent those back and literally the only wonderful waitress comes back and then says to us can we get you something to else, we decline. If you can't even make a pancake without it smelling and looking burnt in a restaurant that is selling this as a choice item, it should be off the item. Then, the owner and so called chef Sarah can to the glass door stared and glared as us and flung back into the hall way. It is obvious that this woman does not have love for her cooking because if she did her response and ability to cook an actual pancake would have been very different. read more

Cute, unique bistro in a scenic, historic location. I have only been there for breakfast but it was tasty. I will update this review the next time I go with some photos. read more

Cute inside. But terribly overpriced. $15 for a cup full of scramble, toast, and a water.

Wonderful food! Had the bacon cheeseburger and let me just say, bacon!!!! They don't skimp on it and it's incredible. Super gracious about no bun. Friendly staff. Unfortunately couldn't try the hand made soda because the machine was down, BUT this gives me reason to come back! Really neat decor and history involved. read more

Lovely restoration of Bair Drug into dining! Gorgeous view with a very short walk to the water. Loved the old time ambiance. Husband enjoyed the CBH Corned Beef Hash and I had the Florentine Benedict. We chose the restaurant for the Gluten Free menu and ambiance. If we are ever in the area again, will definitely drop in. We arrived at 8 and departed at 9, fresh made to order menu! Our server was very attentive and sweet. read more

Good home style food, nice variety of choices. Looks like they're opening up their outdoor seating that'll be fun! Wish they were open more days. read more

I was soooo hyped for this place !! After the reviews the photos and The menu I had really really high hopes for the Bair Bistro but was sadly let down. The staff was scarce but really sweet and busy. We got a few different plates and I always look forward to eggs benedict. Presentation was lovely as you can see by my pictures but it was not very good. The eggs were cooked through which was so saddening the yolk was hard and stiff. The hollandaise was tasteless and thick like a creamy spread not a sauce. We had heard they had great meat - sausage and bacon and unfortunately neither were tasty or cooked well :( Pros : the neighborhood and view is beautiful cute quaint and welcoming. I had never been down there before. Their espresso coffee was WONDERFULLY MADE !! The staff is friendly. Place is adorable. Food just not up to par. read more

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Nice and cozy place. Line was a little king but they say everyone eventually. It must be a sought out spot. Food was great and they serve mimosas and other things. Exactly what I expected. read more

We showed up on a Sunday a little after 11 and were immediately able to get a table. We were not warned about any wait. It was an hour from the time we ordered until our food was brought to us. I asked for a discount because of the wait and they agreed not to charge us for a tea and a coffee, $5 off a $37 bill, I'll let you be the judge of that is sufficient compensation for the wait. The food was good and the prices were fair for what we got. The ambiance was excellent. TL;DR super slow service, good food, excellent ambiance, fair prices read more

We ordered 45 minutes ago..... the waitress comes back to tell me after 45 minutes that they do not have biscuits to go with my Gravy.... I did not order biscuits... I ordered an English muffin. How much longer do I need to wait? Let me check.... 10 minutes later. She comes back to tell me not much longer. Well it's now been 1 hour just to get an English muffin and Gravy. We are now leaving with no food to go eat somewhere else. UGH.. so aggravating read more

I have been coming to The Bair for over 30yrs. Hands down my favorite little breakfast spot! Delicious food- amazing customer service, everything is always delicious and spectacular. Love this spot! So many fond memories here! read more

The food here as decent. The service from Hannah was downright horrible. Things started off fine. However, she walked past out table no less than 20 times and never once asked us if we needed anything. We had to get her attention to ask for simple things like more coffee. Eventually, I just went up to the counter to get refills from the other lady working. The bell rang several times from the kitchen to indicate to her that our food was ready. 10 minutes later she brings it out and gave it to another table... Even though he ordered significantly later than us. Overall, not friendly and minimal service. This, in conjunction with decent food, I would not return. read more

If you are looking for small town hospitality with 5 star quality look no further than The Bair Bistro. The moment we entered to the moment we left we felt like part of the family. We were 6 diverse individuals who dined today and the owner was more-than-great about helping out with dietary challenges and reassuring that the ingredients were acceptable to those with specific needs. We missed the breakfast window but what I saw being enjoyed around me looked amazing and I'm looking forward to trying out breakfast next time..The quality of ingredients showcase the care of it's owner for her guests. Everything we ordered was beautiful and every plate was clean as a whistle by the end. I also must mention the chocolate malt we ordered to go - my husband and I agreed that it was the BEST we have ever had...not too thick, not too thin but perfect! In our opinion this independently owned and operated bistro is a hidden jewel that needs to be experienced multiple times and enjoyed. Not only do you receive small town hospitality and beautifully crafted meals with quality ingredients, one also receives a bit of history with a heavy dose of nostalgia from the architecture and furnishings. ENJOY! read more

We have loved coming to the bair over the years but unfortunately on our latest visit to get take-out we found out they are COVID deniers that refuse any mask usage despite the pandemic being at its highest rates ever. The owner, Sarah, did not even have a mask anywhere to be found while talking to customers and we saw 3 other employees with either a mask hanging around their neck or no mask at all. It's so disappointing as we felt completely unsafe here because the owners and employees refuse to abide by the most basic public health safety guideline that exists to keep others, especially our most vulnerable neighbors and friends, safe. It was so blatantly disrespectful that we have submitted a complaint to the state COVID-19 resource center. read more

I highly recommend to all visitors to check out this wonderful store the amazing employees were absolutely charming and helpful and went the extra mile read more

Although insanely understaffed during peak, this review is based on my own visit from a week or two ago. I ordered the Bair Burger with a side of fries instead of salad. The fries are so seasoned and incredibly tasty! I highly recommend those fresh cut seasoned fries, you won't regret it! read more

The Bair - Four stars! Unfortunately gravy or biscuits had too much additional butter or some oil. I will have something else next time. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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My family and I love supporting small business, especially if they are part of our district. We loved the look inside and out of the restaurant. It kept our family busy with the I Spy game. The wait was not bad we were seated within 3 minutes of arriving. Cleanliness and atmosphere: The restaurant was clean although it was full it was not loud. We all were able to talk and hear each other at the table. Drinks: nothing especial. We had orange juice, apple juice and Coffee. Drink came very quick. However, one of my kids glasses still had lipstick mark on it, the staff took it back and brought her a new glass. We immediately asked for Strauss. Did not trust to drink out of the glass. My orange juice tasted like water it was not shakes at all before pouring it. Food was good: My kids had the tall stack of pancakes and scramble eggs. They liked it. My husband liked his Eggs Benedict. I had two eggs and French toast. The French toast was good the bread they use is really good just didn't taste the orange zest. We agree to go back and try new things from the menu. read more

In Steilacoom, there's no better place to eat breakfast, brunch, or lunch, than The Bair Bistro. This quaint restaurant features wonderful quality food that satisfies your taste buds and truly fills you up. Sara the owner is very personable and is always seen with a smile on her face. If you're a hungry person like myself, I recommend Gary's Breakfast. A very filling breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes, toast, and a short stack of pancakes. Delicious! This is a small restaurant and it gets busy at times, so be patient because the wait is completely worth it! read more

The Bair - Gary's Breakfast. Featuring 2 of each of the following: eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and pancakes. Also includes potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

Have only been here once so far, will probably edit my review later. Pros: the staff is super nice! The food was yummy! Quite atmosphere. Good place to catch up with friends- there is plenty of space & large tables. Nice change in breakfast/ lunch menu. Light food. Cons: I wish they had more coffee options. Definitely not the place to get coffee for you if you're looking for anything on the "decadent" ( Carmel Sauce, Blended ..) side. I had the cranberry turkey sandwich. It was pretty tasty the turkey didn't have that weird turkey taste turkey can have, I do wish the bread was grilled. And it had a slight marmalade taste I didn't care for. Would still recommend and eat here again! Will be trying the eggs Benedict with salmon next time around! read more

The Bair - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

This place is so charming! I love the historic building abc the scenery can't be beat. I've been here for breakfast a few times and lunch to go and it's so tasty. I got the standard eggs, potato, bacon breakfast plate which was delicious. I got this sandwich with cream cheese and it hit the spot! Their Italian sodas are yummy too and I can't wait to try their shakes. It does take a bit of time for orders to come out so don't come here in a hurry. Plenty of parking nearby. read more

I have frequented this place many years. I grew up in Steilacoom and The Bair was always inviting and friendly, until today. WOW! Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Completely rude when I told her I was meeting someone and probably wouldn't eat until after the meeting. Then after the meeting I tried to flag someone down for a bite to eat, and was completely looked at, and ignored. Oh well there's other places who want my business.Bye bye Bair. read more

The Bair Bistro never dissapoints! Situated in the quaint little downtown area of Steilacoom, Bair Bistro is a beacon of my brunch dreams come true! The monte Cristo is amazing, and they make flavorful omelettes too! I love that the owners maintained the history of this former drugstore by keeping the counters and cabinetry in tact. The apothecary items and fresh cut flowers are charming to look at while dining as well. I adore this place! read more

The Bair - Always fresh flowers on the tables! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Steilacoom, Washington

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Very poor customer service. I would love to give this place a zero star review at this point. My husband and I have frequented this place many times to the point where the owner would greet us every time we come in. We really enjoyed the food when we actually got it..... However, the past two times in a row that we have been (months apart), they have forgotten to place our order. The first time we waited for about an hour while others entering the diner after us were eating and paying. The waitress let us know that she had forgotten, no apology or offer to compensate for our wasted time. This time the owner took our order and again after about an hour with none of the staff acknowledging us and our empty cups of water/coffee we had to ask where the food was. When we approached staff, we were ignored and finally when we talked they got upset at us for even asking because "they were busy". Again everyone after us had gotten their food and paid. Staff did not check on our food or offer to fill up our drinks even after we asked. We did not wait around this time, enough was enough. We will not be going back or recommending to friends anymore. We would try to understand if they offered to even explain. An hour of sitting in a diner with no refill on even drinks or any staff asking if we are doing ok is unreasonable. read more

I wanted to like Bair Bistro; it has all the charm one could expect in a quaint refurbished pharmacy with beautiful backdrop and scenery. My wife and I have eaten here multiple times throughout the last couple of years. Recently the service has been sub-standard and borderline disrespectful in nature. This AM we were seated by the owner (blonde female with glasses, generally perky and nice). After an hour of not receiving a refill on drinks or food I approached the counter. The owner (who knows perfectly well who I am, as we've had multiple conversations in the past) refused to make eye contact with me. I was confused as to whether or not we were unknowingly disrespectful or what. When I asked what was taking our order so long to another waitress she responded that we are busy at the moment (same waitress forgot my order the previous time attending and didn't bother to apologize or offer a discount). I understand the wait as we've been here previously but the discourtesy to generally nice customers was shocking. I advise to stay away from this place, its sad to see such potential lost with disrespectful ownership. read more