Opal Lounge

"One of my Top 5 places to eat in Tacoma. Really good BBQ food, CenTex-style (with sauces on the side for those who want them). I've had over half the menu and loved everything, but the Opal Burger with egg is my fav. Solid taplist, incredible whisky selection. Kitchen is scrupulously clean, there is outdoor seating at the front and in the back, for when the weather suits. The owners are great folks and work weekdays if you want to meet them - which I recommend!"

"This is the holy angelic French Dip I've been seeing in my dreams for my entire life. I had the Prime Rib French Dip, and it was absolute perfection. I will be back. Oh, yes, I will. I have more things to try here, too."

"It was myself and two friends. We had a good time. However, the service was terrible. There was an entire hour where the bartender didn’t check on us, and we had to wave her down at the bar to get her attention. When my friend said she wanted another drink, the bartender had an attitude and barked at her…”What do you want?” Bartender only checked on us once after we got our food, and we had to flag her down the other times…even for our tab. We were there for 4 hours (mostly because we were enjoying each other’s company). The food was good, and I would do take out from there. But the service was terrible."

"Stopped in to give this quaint little bar and restaurant a try. First off... the welcoming was superb. As we looked around we noticed that the place was impeccably clean and orderly. The owners who both serviced us were very friendly and very thankful for our patronage. So with that being said I've finally figured out that BBQ flavor (smoked) is not my thing. I'm quite bummed because this place is so well run and taken care of. Unfortunately we won't be back due to all their meats are slow smoked. The Mac and cheese was so good. The beans were good as well. To the owners... thank you for a great experience. I wish you great continued success in your business. I wish that BBQ was my thing because I would have been a continued customer for your beautiful service and atmosphere."

"Had the two meat BBQ plate and my wife had the Opal burger. Solid BBQ as always. Meat is a little on the dry side with the fat rendered off - the way I like it. Mac and cheese side was not too saucy with crispy edges, real good. The coleslaw really needs improvement- tasted like plain cabbage. Opal burger was excellent. Solid cocktails and a surprisingly refreshing strawberry cider. Opal is worth our, and your, continued patronage. Recommended."