Mcmenamins Elk Temple

Recent Reviews: 44

• User:Rita K

  Trip type: Family

  Poor

  13 Mar 2026

  We ate at the Elk Temple, in Tacoma, Spanish Bar with family We ordered the Beef Gyro and Shepard's Pie. The gyro came to us cold @$22 and the Shepherd Pie was no bigger than a cup of soup @$27. Our waiter stood behind the counter and took 45 min to even take our order than came back twice to tell us he was leaving, asking for a tip, B4 we even got our food. The girl that took his place never even came to our table to ask about refills untill I went up and told her we wanted another round. Overpriced and poor service, wouldn't recommend this location, and we've been to a lot of McMenamins around Or and Wa.

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• User:Cindypnw

  Trip type: Couples

  Eclectic Vibrant Hotel

  05 Jan 2026

  Super unique and eclectic hotel from the lobby to the restaurants and rooms. We stayed just one night on our way through town so didn't get to experience all they have to offer but what we did experience was great! The room was very clean, not a speck of dust anywhere, the bed was comfy and the space was nicely decorated. The front desk check in was quick and simple and the gal checking us in was very friendly. All the basic expectations were met, some exceeded, so when you add the 5 bars to the list of amenities you definitely have a 5 star experience! We were on the noisy road side of the hotel so the morning rush hour was a good alarm clock to get up and get ready for the day! Next time we'll request a room on the other side, we won't get the stunning view but might be able to sleep in a bit!

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• User:Just_the_cook

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Poor food and service

  11 Oct 2025

  Awful food. We ordered four dishes at the bar, when reading the menu back, he had entered the wrong meals. It took 45 minutes to get the food, one Crab Mac & Cheese was so dry, and had so little crab in it a Michelin Star restaurant would be proud. A sprinkle of 'essence of crab' The toast was, lets just say, on the darker side of brown. They were too different dishes. One meal we guessed came from the old pot, and the other from the fresh food. I also hated being asked to pay the bill up front, including the tip for what turned out to be embarrassingly terrible food and service, and no staff stopped by to ask if the food was OK. My wife couldn't eat it, so I did. Lord only knows how long it had been under the salamander. Spend your hard earned salary elsewhere. Sorry

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• User:BobxxxxCindy

  Trip type: Family

  Have to stay here at least once to get your Odd Card punched

  25 Aug 2025

  Oddest hotel I’ve ever stayed in . Decor from the film Blue Velvet. Lots of restaurants on 4 floors. Definitely a have to stay at least once. In old Tacoma which is interesting in itself. Comfortable rooms.

• User:YewniqueOneW5369FJ

  Trip type: Solo travel

  COOLEST hotel, EVAH!

  02 Sept 2024

  Hands down- the coolest hotel I have ever used! The chandeliers, the plants, the artwork, the lighting/ambiance. Within walking distance of the Temple Theater, where I attended a show. Highly recommend. Granted, no coffee in room, no microwave, nor fridge - but still cool as sh*t. Comfortable bed and great staff. Lots of bar and restaurant choices in the building. Was sad to leave.