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Bruno's Family Restaurant & Bar
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Nightlife Bars American (Traditional), Bars [Edit]
204 Ctr St EEatonville, WA 98328
(360) 832-7866
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Bruno's Family Restaurant & Bar
11 reviews in English
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Review from Rusty S.
10/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great food, friendly service, reasonable prices... and it's named after a rescue dog!
I enjoyed a excellent breakfast here on a Saturday morning: a big, juicy, perfectly cooked and seasoned ham steak (the 'standard' portion was big enough, I wasn't brave enough to go for the one-pounder that was on special) with eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and some pretty good coffee. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal, and our server was awesome!
Looking forward to stopping here again the next time I happen to be in or near Eatonville; looks like this place could be a fun place to dine in the evening as well, with a full bar and lots of beer selections. -
Review from Ceci G.
7/8/2011
Since this town doesn't have many options, we landed at Bruno's and had overall a good experience. We shared with my friend a dinner plate as the portions are BIG. We had a fried chicken that came with our choice of potatoes (smashed or fried), steamed veggies and a choice of salad or soup. Their garlic roasted soup was really good for the chill weather. If you like dogs, you'll feel a second reason to stop at this place.
Friendly service and good location on your way in or out from Mt. Rainier. -
Review from Bill N.
9/15/2011
This looks to be the place to go in Eatonville. We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon at 1 and it was packed with people eating breakfast. We had been up several hours so we went instead with beers and lunch out on the patio. Tried the deep fried pickles but did not care for them. Too salty or something...
I had a "black and blue" burger. spicy rub on the blackened burger and it had real blue cheese crumbles, thick bacon and a dressing. It was really spicy and salty but I really liked it.
Service was a little slow but I think everyone showed up at once so it is understandable. -
Review from Chef Bigfoot ..
Seattle, WA
1) Buffalo tasted better than Elk
2) the clams are great and garlicky
3) the garlic fries need more garlic
4) the beer selection is great
5) pickles suck
Jim is a cool manager -
Review from david u.
Maple Valley, WA
12/30/2011
It pains me to be honest about the burgers because the service was great. But here's the lowdown on the grub:
- three angus burgers - all cooked beyond dry leather
- one bison burger - also cooked beyond dry leather
- And the most painful thing of all...they screwed up bacon
Even after the solid reviews here, I had tempered expectations. It is Eatonville after all. But good grief, how do you mess up bacon? They made the bacon dry and leathery, too. We could have spent less money and enjoyed our food more taking a trip to a drive-thru.
If you go here, I recommend sticking to beer and french fries...unless you like eating dry leather more than I like using dry leather as a comparison for bad food. -
Review from Nicole G.
Eatonville, WA
5/9/2011
I'm an Eatonville local and I must say Bruno's is by far the worst restaurant in town. The first time we went there we got the "All you can eat chicken strips" and it was terrible. All it was, was breaded chicken fat. To demonstrate how bad it actually was, I threw a few small pieces of the chicken fat at the wall near our table and it literally stuck to it for several seconds. It was completely disgusting.
Then, the second time we went there, the rest of my family ordered sea food, along with a salad, and I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken. Once again, it was breaded chicken fat smashed to a patty with the outside being like leather. It was so disgusting I seriously couldn't finish it. When I tried to give it to my father not even he could eat it. The food both times had been horrific. And to add to it the food took forever to be cooked and literally all the staff in sight were students from the local high school.
After giving the place a try twice, we will never be going there again. I honestly believe that the only reason this restaurant is able to stay in business is because the have the most convenient location in town. It simply a tourist trap for those driving by. If your planning to eat in Eatonville hit up Tall Timbers. Their food is so much better. -
Review from Allen B.
Tacoma, WA
10/9/2010
Yelpers, my faith in you has been restored. Recently, I've been led astray by some of your reviews, but in this case, the blind squirrel found its nut. My party gave 3 different burgers a shot and they all hit the bullseye.
I decided to go w/the garlic chicken sandwich with mixed results. Great flavor and the ciabatta bread was so soft and delicious, I wanted to make a pillow out of it, then eat it in the morning for breakfast. Unfortunately, the chicken was so dry, a dining companion that doesn't like tomatos graciously offered up the slice from her burger to take the edge off.
The fries were perfectly fried homesliced sticks of potato wonderment. They offer you a second helping for free, God bless 'em. Irish Death on tap, 'enuf said. The menu was quite extensive and varied. A bit pricey but justified considering the food quality. Service - fast, friendly, casual. Nice place. -
Review from Nancy B.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
1/11/2010
With a black lab as a mascot how can you go wrong :-)?
We stopped in on the way home from the Northwest Trek and both had bacon cheese burgers. The fries were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, but rather over salted.
Here is the break down Burger of the Month Style:
Bun - Soft and large, but didn't hold up to the juicy burger.
Burger - thick and tasty
Veggies - good lettuce, bland tomatoes
Cheese - just enough with a good tang.
Next summer we will likely stop to give the pizza and salads a try, -
Review from Michael B.
Seattle, WA
7/21/2010
Not exactly a fan, but there were enough pleasant things about this place to give it a good rating. Lots of TVs with no sound, and some great XM radio classic rock playing at just the right volume. The food was very americana, nothing original, but well executed and fresh tasting. They had a great selection of beers on tap, including Irish Death, one of my favorites! Prices were kinda high for a small town diner, but not a rip off like the places closer to Mt. Rainier. The service was very friendly and casual, just the way I like it. The clams were just OK, the salmon and prawns fresh and cooked correctly, and the burger greasy and flavorful. But Irish Death stole the show, and just made everything more "Umami". To wrap it up:
Prices-3 stars
Food- 3 stars
Service-4 stars
Atmosphere-4 stars
Alcohol- 5 stars
Eatonville, you got yourself a keeper! -
Review from Morgan R.
Seattle, WA
9/8/2010
One of the better places to eat in Eatonville. The service was good, the food fresh-cooked. I got a buffalo burger which was tasty, if fairly standard other than the meat being buffalo. Patti got biscuits and sausage gravy, and there was precious little sausage.
A nice small-town joint, with a helpful staff. The drawback -- the food is really just OK.
A place to stop as you leave Mt Rainier, but not a destination. -
Review from Andrew S.
San Diego, CA
5/15/2009
I was absolutely starving one afternoon and decided to stop in while on vacation here in Eatonville vising my parents. Before walking in, I always pictured the stereotypical waitress chomping on gum asking what kind of diner food I wanted to order. I was pleasantly surprised to see a young, upbeat waitress greet me at the door. The inside of this place is very modern and well-done for such a small town. The bar has at least 3 flat screens with games playing and is just far enough away from the rest of the dining area for those who just want to eat. I ordered the Cruiser burger which they advertise with the Angus beef. I was absolutely floored as to how good this burger was. A few days later I brought my mom, we had the same burgers and drinks. I really hope this place stays open for years to come so I always have a good place to eat while visiting the folks without having to drive 45 minute to Puyallup.
