Black Star Pub & Grill — Restaurant in Washington

Jalapeno burger and tots. Buddy had Wing dinner.

Mac n Jack for me.

Honestly. The service was slow. The deal here is that were there for business and conversation about business. We sat a table by the pool table. The time was roughly 730. Not that busy. 30-40 guest. I've waited tables in my younger years. And dam good at it. Even white glove. From turn and burn to foo foo high end. We sat down and waited to be served. After 10 minutes had to ASK For service. Was super cool about it. Apparently the server was clocking out. There was a new server clocking on. The bartender made three trips. One for beverage order. Returned. Left came back to wipe table. The towel was too wet. Returned again to dry. Then never returned. Had to request service again. (After 20 minutes Got the menus. Bew beers. And ordered. Another 20 minutes. Dropped off food. Never asked if there was anything else we would want. Never did the check back. However she did arrive with a carryout box without asking.

THEN. Had to ask for the check. Seriously.... they have a great need for server training.

10% tip. No smiles. No chit chat. Not even for 15-30.. ie. Build a relationship with your guest. Even if for a few seconds.

As I've said. I have several years in the FOH restaurant business. From breakfast joints to high end steaks. Seafood and Italian. Banquet server and off site catering. I've bartending in more than a few places. They need to learn to keep their head on a swivel. Always always TOUCH YOUR TABLES . All customers need attention. Even if it's a fast stop by. The food was pretty decent. I would go back. But to see if there are better servers. I would say that the Bartender should have never started our service. And if so. Should have informed new server who needed waited on.

Its always a Bartenders job to be the leader of the bar. They are the ones who keep the Flow going. Over all. 3 stars. Atmosphere was good. No childish behavior. Football night. The volume was great. Playing pool. Seemed like a good date for them. Seemed like a good diner...

Grew up with the Kitchens Riley and Skyler. Their dad Steve who also owns the schooner ⛵️ is the owner and Skyler lives up north now, but you can catch Riley working in there. Me and my ex girlfriend use to go almost every weekend bar hoping Cassidys Blackstar and Lady Lucks Bar which is also a steakhouse, but you can get killer best in town appetizers that compare to 2121 tavern which is also owned by the Kitchens. They have pool tables table football and darts karaoke to a full all night dj that plays requests and great music with a dance floor. outdoor is right by the bathrooms and is covered for smoking, its pot friendly outside and they have table games even outside. They've been opened since Skyler and I graduated from Franklin Pierce in 2006 and have a full food menu including salads appetizers to burgers and pasta. It has a great variety of drinks including whiskey, vodka, draft beer, wines, and tequila. a full bar and booth and bar stool seating with multiple bartenders and cooks with sports always on the big screen HD tvs. Perfect for first dates, could be a anniversary night out, a weekday after work to watch some football and drink some pitchers of beer with the boys, or all girls night out with a safe security serviced mixed environment with bouncers at all doors. Definitely my favorite bar in Tacoma besides Jazzbones on 6th ave! 5 ⭐️ service at the...

After spending a long day sitting at Urgent Care, I was tired and hungry. My husband and I stopped here for a meal on our way home.

We were greeted as soon as we walked through the door. We seated ourselves per protocol and waited for menus. Both the bartender and server were with customers. Both let us know one of them would be right over, which was fine. Those who were here ahead of us deserved their attention.

The first thing I wanted was an adult beverage. I ordered a coffee nudge and it did not disappoint. Many places deliver this drink lukewarm, or incorrectly made, despite my telling the bartender the ingredients. My nudge came to the table hot and perfectly made.

My husband does not drink. He ordered a strawberry lemonade and it was very good.

I ordered the BLT with fries. My husband ordered the Philly Cheesesteak dip with fries. Both items came up quickly and were hot and the fries were fresh.

Our server checked back with us a few times. She was attentive without being intrusive.

I gave the atmosphere 4 stars because the music was so loud, conversation was impossible. I realize this is a sports type bar, and this is normal. The music seemed louder than normal. The food is good enough I will go back...