Get to know the freshest new businesses to open in Tacoma
Photo: Texas de Brazil/Yelp
Looking to hit up the freshest new spots in Tacoma? From a 70s-themed cocktail lounge to a vintage clothing shop, read on to see the newest businesses to open their doors recently.
The Fern Room
728 Pacific Ave., New Tacoma
The Fern Room is a new bar.
This 70s-themed cocktail lounge, with fake plants and touches of orange that adorn the walls, serves specialty cocktails like the Brandy Alexander (cognac, crème de cacao and cream), along with organic wines and small snacks.
Relax under one of its macrame lamps and enjoy other cocktails like its variation of the lemon drop (with Deep Eddy lemon vodka, house Vic’s mix and coconut cream) or dairy-free options like The Grasshopper.
It's proving popular so far, with a five-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Jarrad V., who reviewed it on Dec. 7, wrote, "This place has incredible decor. It's a 70s theme bar, so you'll see macrame and plants everywhere. They also make a Brandy Alexander, which I feel is so rare. I've tried that, which was really good, and the slushy drinks which will come in handy during the summer."
Linda V. added, "The theme extends to the cocktails and food offered as well, and the music is also of the same era. I for one absolutely love their dedication to the theme, and I also appreciate a themed bar in Tacoma that isn't a tiki bar or a sports bar—the atmosphere is great."
The new spot hasn't posted its hours online yet.
Texas de Brazil
4502 S. Steele St., Suite 1340A
Texas de Brazil is a new Brazilian steakhouse.
The steakhouse chain serves a variety of slow-roasted cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage, which are cooked over a wood charcoal fire. You pay one price to get in, and then get unlimited access to the meats and salad bar. They're served tableside on skewers, with servers carving pieces for you on demand. Its salad bar also has extensive options, including Brazilian hearts of palm, grilled portobello mushrooms and artisan breads. (View the full menu here.)
It has 4.5 stars on Yelp so far, out of 31 reviews, indicating a positive reception from local diners.
Man H., who reviewed it on Dec. 30, said, "Great attentive service, very nice decor with upscale feel and extremely juicy and tasteful meats. All the servers were very graceful and pleasant."
Saroeun S. added, "This place is a must. Great food and atmosphere. The staff was excellent. Worth the price."
It's open from 5–9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5–10 p.m. on Friday, 3–10 p.m. on Saturday, and 3–9 p.m. on Sunday.
Savoy Special Vintage
740 Broadway, New Tacoma
Savoy Special Vintage is a used, vintage and consignment spot, offering antiques and more.
The owner, a local artist and clothing dealer, fills the store with vintage clothing, including denim, western, and rock 'n' roll apparel. Yelpers enjoy the affordable prices and its carefully-selected collection of items. (Check out its online shop here.)
Clientele are giving positive feedback, giving it 4.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Gail O., who reviewed it on Dec. 31, said, "Seriously amazing finds here. Real fur at an affordable price, authentic Pendleton everything, the best denim and western boot collection around and a great atmosphere! A must-visit to find a unique look that no one else will be wearing."
Stephanie P. noted, "An awesome new vintage store in Tacoma! If you feel like you've been to Antiques Row a million times and seen all the same old stuff over and over, well, this place is a breath of fresh air."
It hasn't posted its hours online yet.
