Brass Lantern — Restaurant in Tacoma

The food here is slept on. Ricky, you're the man. Got the cowboy burger. southwest style, corn on it, good sauce that isn't overbearing like some burgers can have. The burger had a lot urge pink in it, the sampler platter had great chicken wings. I'm not a chicken wing guy normally, but damn everything was executed perfectly in cook. A lot of bars can't time getting food let alone get a fantastic medium burger with a very slight pink in the middle, it's better than bar food, but it's still got a basic simplicity that isn't greasy. A lot if bars have greasy food. Not this one. It's consistently good. I've been many times. The trick here.. if you're afraid of rowdy or loud crowds, simply come early and leave. There's many dart boards, a single crowded pool table space and skee ball with a decent juke box. The prices are too good for what you're getting. The burgers are better than places like Red Robin. I would suggest staying away from the flat bread pizzas unless you like ghost bread specifically. The fettuccini is good, the salads are thoughtful and large. Yes, this is the same bar that gets rowdy, but the drinks are stiff enough and the crowd is mostly older 30s to 40s and up until it gets later in the evening. Places like this are why I have this profile. Hidden gems....

I use to think this place was sketch for years but one day I really wanted a Bleu cheese burger and onion rings so I finally went in.

I just assumed I was just going to sit at the bar and eat but a lot more ended up happening.

I was greeted right away which was nice (probably noticed I'm not a regular)

In short. I ended up meeting plenty of regulars who were all really friendly and was introduced many folks by one of the regulars I met that day including the owner and his wife! Someone I met even bought me a welcome shot!

Even when I went use the rest room I met people on the way there and even in the bathroom lol.

It was a diverse crowd of all colors and bright personalities. If you had a bad experience I don't really get how you did unless you want the place and everyone tailored to your preference (which is silly)

At the end of it all I felt extremely welcomed and the vibe was safe all the way through.

And good Lord THE BEST ONION RINGS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE and the burger was cooked perfectly medium (at least my medium) and the prices are greatly fair consider how everything has risen in price.

I'm for sure coming back to try everything else and hopefully see the new friends I was introduced to.

Don't think about it. Just...

Me and a few neighborhood patrons have oohed and ahhhed at the remodel and reopening. Been in for beers and food a handful of times in the last year. Wait staff has always been nice. I went in after a few months to get a quick burger before work. Two open seats at the bar by the door. Sat down in the last seat and was told “I know it looks like those seats are available but “. I interrupted her and said “you can just give me a menu and I’ll sit wherever you want” I was quick to perceive that some VIP has some unclear property rights to those seats. She let me go along with it. She was going to move me to another seat! I live a couple blocks from there and can’t believe they would treat anyone like that. 2pm...