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McMenamins Elks Temple, Tacoma, WA

McMenamins Elks Temple

4.6
4.6
1768 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
McMenamins Elks Temple Pub serves classic Northwest fare in a room with a view. You can’t help but gaze through the soaring windows toward Foss Waterway, but be sure to look up, too, for a fantastic display of chandeliers. From early breakfasts to late night cocktails, the pub is open to all ages serving breakfast classics like benedicts and scrambles, and for dinner elevated burgers and pizzas with an ever changing seasonal menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
*Patio seating is first come first serve.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (253) 300-8754
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Tacoma
  • Parking details
    Elks Temple is located in downtown Tacoma, and parking options vary:- Metered street parking- Paid lots- Free parking at Tacoma Dome Station lots (plus a free 10-minute train ride)
  • Public transit
    If you park in the Tacoma Dome Station parking lots, Tacoma Link Light Rail is free downtown and runs from the Tacoma Dome Station to 9th & Commerce, about 2 blocks from Elks Temple.Trains run until 10 pm, Monday through Saturday and until 6 pm on Sundays.Be sure to check soundtransit.org for current schedules. Holiday schedules vary.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,768 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tacoma

    Best Ambience

  • Tacoma

    Great for brunch

  • Tacoma

    Innovative

  • Tacoma

    Good for groups

  • Tacoma

    Hot spot

  • Tacoma

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McMenamins Elks Temple offers a "unique and intriguing" dining experience in a beautifully restored 1915 building. Guests love the "great ambiance" and variety of hidden bars. While service can be slow, friendly staff and diverse menu options, including excellent appetizers, make it a memorable visit. Perfect for exploring!

1,768 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an awesome experience on Christmas! Great food, awesome ambience and good service!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Zain

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to the team who worked on Christmas to serve us wayfaring strangers. The fish & chips were great (thanks for the extra tartar sauce!), my mother loved her cod with the white rabbit sauce, and we both really enjoyed our ginger-basil-lime spritzers.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. tina

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very fun place to visit! our waitress was the best!

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  4. Jacque

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal, great food and service! Thanks for being open on Christmas Day!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Joan

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to McMenamins Elks Temple for Christmas, which is good because few places are open. Best to order simple dishes. The curried vegetable bowl was groupie. But the roasted chicken I ordered added was perfect. My husband was happy with the cod. The apple walnut cake was rich & nutty.

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  6. Kali

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been here a few times and this time I decided to try the pub again and old hangout since it was tray Xmas day and it would t be so busy. I had blackened salmon salad that morning and the fish was a bit too salty. Ordering extra Caesar dressing helped but still too salty. Later went down to Old Hangout and ordered the Tokyo Tots and pork belly was dry and flavorless and tots tasted like they were fried in old oil.overall I enjoy the vibe and space and the drinks are great at all bats, however majority of the food (that’s not bar food aka burgers, sandwiches, & wings) isn’t really good/flavors do not compliment one another. I recommend having low bar for food and enjoy the drinks and atmosphere!

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  7. Denise

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Tiffany was great and very attentive. The food was delicious! We especially loved the cheesy grits. Yummy!

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  8. Shalini

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! Service was amazing and the scones are the absolute best

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  9. Darin

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was very disappointed in this visit as we brought friends to the place to show it off for our holiday lunch. The service was poor, food was disappointing and much like other visits if the pub has more than 25% capacity, the service experience falls short. They just do not scale well with a large flux of customers or on busy days period.

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  10. Sherrill

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience and not busy during the weekday. The drink was well done.

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FAQs

McMenamins Elks Temple does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. McMenamins Elks Temple also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 300-8754.

McMenamins Elks Temple is rated 4.6 stars by 1768 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for McMenamins Elks Temple

565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

  • Area
    Tacoma
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Elks Temple is located in downtown Tacoma, and parking options vary:- Metered street parking- Paid lots- Free parking at Tacoma Dome Station lots (plus a free 10-minute train ride)
  • Public transit
    If you park in the Tacoma Dome Station parking lots, Tacoma Link Light Rail is free downtown and runs from the Tacoma Dome Station to 9th & Commerce, about 2 blocks from Elks Temple.Trains run until 10 pm, Monday through Saturday and until 6 pm on Sundays.Be sure to check soundtransit.org for current schedules. Holiday schedules vary.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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