Corbeau

Truly enjoyed our dinner here! Had the steak frites and half chicken, as well as the huckleberry polenta cake. Limited mocktail menu but plenty of great alcoholic options! Love the limited and very curated seasonal menu. Looking forward to seeing the options available during our next visit! Everything we ate was so fresh and flavorful. The ambience is very unique, dark, and moody, however the restaurant does get LOUD from customers conversing. We can't wait to return!

We had an amazing time here for dinner. The oysters were absolutely delicious, the Onion relish that was on top of them was fantastic. We really enjoyed the halibut and the steak fruits, but the chocolate tart at the end end of the meal was perfection. Highly recommend this place!

Amazing experience! The menu had unique combinations that worked really well together. The steak and fish were perfectly cooked. Cocktails were also unique and amazing, we really liked the Second Base and Tombstone. The staff and service was fantastic, too! I hope I’ll be able to become a regular here.

We visit Tacoma annually from Hawaii to visit family and one of our fav pastimes is to check out local eateries. Corbeau’s menu on paper is intriguing but the actual meal was a tad disappointing. Service was friendly but our dishes arrived lukewarm. The braised pork cheek was heavily seasoned & somewhat messily presented. Fish was decent. Nothing “French like” for us. And do be aware of auto 20% gratuity charge at end. We expected more for the $130+ bill of 2 entrees, 1 appetizer and half bread with salted butter (yes, bread is charged). Sadly, no “ahui hou” or till we meet again here.

The artwork really was great and we had fun talking as a family about all the decor and art and plants. The fries are truly delicious. Our family also ordered salad, soup, clams, the pork, and the burger. Everyone loved everything. Service was attentive and awesome.

My wife and I had been loyal Table customers for years, so we decided to follow the crew over to their new venture, Corbeau. Wow, this place is on another level. I would call this the best restaurant in Tacoma, hands down. The food is phenomenal, I recommend the Steak Frites. The wine was excellent and well priced. Service is attentive and friendly start to finish. I have not tried the cocktails yet, but based on a quick conversation with Griffin, those will be on the docket when we return.

I have been to a lot of restaurants in Tacoma was pretty impressed with this one. Def recommend if you seek a chill vibe (loved the music) with great food. The oysters are a must try!

We made reservations, it was a bit busy but we had a great date night at Corbeau. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening out. I was happy with my food, everything was flavorful and well-prepared. Service was friendly and attentive without being rushed. Definitely a place we’d come back to for another night out.

Thank God for this place. Great food, drinks, vibes, and staff. Happy hour burger and frites is a must -- best value in the city. Get their house red, maybe indulge in an old fashioned, and keep this place open at all costs. no notes

Corbeau - 3.5/5 Stars I went here with my partner last night to celebrate our anniversary - we were under the impression the minds from The Table on 6th were involved with Corbeau and excited to try it out since we miss The Table however corbeau fell short in terms of food. We ordered clams, duck breast, and cheese for our appetizer and while it tasted nice the duck breast was a little disappointing compared to other portion sizes at other fine dining restaurants. for our entrees we got the clam frites which were delicious and the pork dish from the grand plates. the pork was extremely dry on one side which was very disappointing considering we loved the clam frites. I will add that the service was amazing, our waitress was extremely kind, helpful and fun. The ambience was nice but the decor felt a little disjointed and overall stuffy. I would return to try it again but for the price I was expecting more, especially with that dry pork.

If you're looking for a great date night spot or want to grab some dinner and drinks with friends, then head to Corbeau, located in the heart of Tacoma's Proctor District. I was hearing really great things about Corbeau, and finally got to experience it when we were there celebrating a friend's 30th birthday. Excellent service, great cocktails, and the ambiance was cozy and inviting. Recommendations: For cocktails, the house old fashioned was one of the best I've had in Tacoma. And try the Mushroom Cassoulet with flageolet beans, miso, breadcrumb, and sunny egg. So good! And try the exceptional Burger & Frites with dry-aged Washington ground beef, brioche, arugula, pickled shallot, garlic aioli, served with beef fat fries!

Wanted to update with more photos. Nicest staff and delish food. Only comment is I wish the gnocchi was cooked for a bit longer. We ate every last bit of this meal. Can't go wrong with the wine list either!

Another communist restaurant that has popped up in Tacoma which states in their menu they steal the tips from their servers to make a living wage for all their staff. In other words, "we're communists, and we want you to know." Food was horribly over priced, as you would expect from a dictatorship. All in all we will not be back.

Amazing Happy Hour Food, awesome service and the Beef Tallow Fries are great. Nice if not eclectic decor.

Such a fun new spot in Proctor! Came for dinner and drinks knowing it might take a bit to get a table but we were able to sit at the bar immediately! I recommend making a reservation if you have a larger group. It is definitely on the fancier side but all the food looked amazing and they have a lot of unique dishes! We got the gnocchi appetizer and burger with fries. The gnocchi was different than anything I've ever had--melts in your mouth and had pistachios and pickled onions on top! The burger was definitely the star of the show and the fries were also amazing. They have tons of fun cocktails too (and strong) that are presented beautifully! This is a great spot for a girls night or a date night and is in the cutest area!

The food here was amazing! My friend took me out to dinner last week and she ordered the steak frites and I had the burger frites. The steak had a yummy, savory almost soy-sauce-y kind of sauce that was delicious. Although she did say it got to be a little salty for her over time. I loved my burger it was cooked to perfection with a little pink, it was juicy and the flavor was immaculate. There's just something about arugula on a burner that I just am obsessed with. Def going back for those beef fat fried French fries as well. Sadly we didn't have enough room for dessert. Def will have to try the beignets next time! Service was pretty great. Did have to wait a long while for some lemon slices for our oyster appetizer. They were busy. Had a nice little chat with our server about how they're partners with "The Table" and how the Table closes down and the new restaurant going in there is being opened by an amazing chef. Will be on the look out for that! As for the ambiance it's very dark and romantic. Gave me date night kind of vibes. The noise level was pretty high and I had to listen a little more closely while chatting with my friend. Other things to mention: - Oysters for starter were good but a bit fishy and they didn't have any tobasco only lemon - Drinks were great and def strong - Street parking

our dining experience at corbeau went above & beyond our expectations!! we used to live in Seattle, so getting to walk to a restaurant of this quality so close to our home felt very reminiscent of that-- what a treat! Food, drinks, service, & atmosphere were all incredible. Everything was so fresh and the garlic aioli is insane (in a good way!) I think our only critiques were that the bread was a bit dry & we'd prefer the fries a bit crispier (but they're so flavorful I didn't really care too much). We're looking forward to more date nights to come at this lovely spot :)

BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL STEAK & FRITES! Still very good, but the original version was so much better. That said, this restaurant is absolutely adorable--great ambiance, fun drinks, and delicious food. Always a great spot for a night out!

We were very happy to see Corbeau in Tacoma. I think the restaurant will be a great addition to the area. The food is pretty good for the most part. There are some things that can be improved, but they're off to a good start. The foods we had were a little heavy on the fatty side (especially with the use of animal fats). You don't expect to get so much fat in a salad, for example. The service was a little slow, and surprisingly, they did not offer coffee or tea, claiming they had no space for these machines (which barely makes sense for coffee or espresso but certainly not for tea). Because we were with friends we didn't scrutinize the bill, but afterwards realized that they added a tip already without letting us know, so we ended up double-tipping. I think this is a bad practice, but if restaurants do this they should mention it when presenting the bill. I did write to the owner of the restaurant about this but never heard back. We'll try this again and hope that they improve some things. Getting a new restaurant off the ground is no small feat, so I'm hopeful for the future.

we came here Friday evening, fantastic food, and the drinks were like nothing I've ever had! so many new flavors. TRUST what they recommend. everything on the menu was spectacular.

Cozy but lively newer restaurant in Proctor. Loved having a small light on the table so that we could see our food. Nice for a date night or (adult) family get togethers. The service was prompt and efficient. The food is ably handled by much of the staff from The Table--the restaurant we loved on 6th Ave that closed to produce this gem. This place is much larger but you should get a reservation as they were full several times we had wanted to go before we made this visit. They have small dishes on the menu and you can easily have a tapas style meal. We really enjoyed the salads. The Frisee salad was simple and light. The added egg was fun. The Beet and Delicata salad was heartier and equally good. The bread service ($6) was great to pick up the yummy bits from the cauliflower. We also had the moules (mussels) frites which was delicious but sadly did not come with bread to soak up the yummy broth. We asked for an additional half portion of bread but was told that they only sell the bread as a full service. The fries were perfect--hot and crispy. Parking was plentiful (and free) on the street. Let's keep this place busy.

I mean, as someone who lives in the neighborhood and often laments the lack of decent restaurants in Proctor, we all wanted this place to be amazing. But it's just okay. Service is very slow (took a full hour from when we ordered for our main dish to show up) and although the food was pretty good, there was nothing that blew us away or even tasted particularly special. One odd thing we noticed was that the French onion soup tasted as though it had miso paste in it. I love miso soup and I love french onion soup, but the combination didn't work for us. They talk up their French fries a lot on the menu but the ones we got were just above room temperature and without much flavor, except for the aioli they came with which was very good. We got a chicken dish that was well cooked with a crispy skin but unambitious and without an interesting flavor profile or tasty accompaniments on the plate. Just some convtional mashed potatoes. We did like the cocktails, and we had a decent salad, but again, nothing to write home about. Seems like there's a lot of potential here, but they need to work out the kinks with the service and perhaps push themselves a little to experiment with contemporary flavor combinations, the way Field Bar on 6th does. Still probably the best restaurant in Proctor at the moment though!

What a great dinner!! I went last night with my husband, we were treated well the entire time and the food was phenomenal! We've gone one other time before and really enjoyed it but that was back in December, we figured it was time to go back and it got even better! The restaurant itself is really cute, the decor is nice, the place is dimly lit but still really comfortable. We got drinks to start with, I had the daiquiri and my husband had the monks water. We started off with the fried nettleheads and bread and butter. Both delicious. We also got frites which came out right in between the appetizer and the main course. Our server recommended the fish which was an amazing halibut with some latkes and a nice verde sauce surrounding it. I seriously couldn't pick from what to order so I'm going to have to come back before the menu updates! My husband got the burger and frites which were also phenomenal. I'm a big fan of the beef fat for fries! We also got a second round of drinks, my husband got a gin and tonic and I got the soda and shrub and added gin per my server's recommendation! It's really hard to find a shrub around here and they delivered with their seasonal grapefruit shrub! I said it was my death row drink upon my first sip lmao. Overall a phenomenal experience, I can't wait to return!

Just go. Thank me later. Amazing in every way possible. So happy to have such a fantastic restaurant in our Proctor neighborhood. Bring on the awards!!! ...apologies for no photos....we devoured our food. Expert tip?!? Get both desserts #escoffierproud

Exceptionally noisy; impossible to have a decent conversation. Steak frites was tasty but nothing like you get in France. Sablefish was cooked to perfection -- KUDOS. Fromage plate had disappointing cheese selection; the marmalade on the side was terrific, however. The wine glass pour was decidedly stingy, especially considering it cost almost the price of the entire bottle at retail. The service was fine. We do not plan on going back.

A welcome addition to Tacoma! Finally an excellent, high-end restaurant in the North End! Let's just hope it survives. My wife and I had a wonderful meal at Corbeau. Excellent cocktails, especially the daiquiri, excellent choices of French wine by the glass (more on this later), and a very nice bread service. I had the steak frites, wife had the chicken. Both were outstanding. Steak had a nice crust and was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Beef tallow fries were delish! But the chicken might have been even better. A fantastic bird, with great jus. Yum! Ended things with a spectacular crème brulee. It came in a nice shallow wide dish, with more burnt sugar than most. Fantastic! Only two minor nitpicks: 1) the place is very loud. We noticed the volume level as soon as we walked in and commented on it to the host (who turned out to be the owner). He agreed and noted that they were in the process of adding acoustic tiles to the ceiling (several were up but they had clearly just started) so this issue should be resolved soon. 2) the Syrah I ordered was really good but was served too warm. The French joke that Americans drink their white wine too cold and their red too warm; this glass was definitely too warm. We commented to the sommelier who appreciated the suggestion and noted that they had only been open for 3 weeks and were still finding and working out the kinks. Fair enough. Neither issue impacted the evening. I expect in a few weeks the place will be (more quietly) humming!

Delicious French food, great service. Feels like something Julia Child would have cooked (comforting, savory, prepared with care) if she lived in Tacoma and had access to our ingredients. Great cocktails. There was one drink we didn't enjoy (not poorly made, just not to our taste) and the server noticed and happily replaced it with something else without being asked. Be aware: All checks get a 20% service charge in lieu of tips (I love this but some may not.). When packed (as it was the Friday night we went) interior is loud for my middle aged ears. Would definitely return.

Our experience at Corbeau was exceptional! The food, the drinks and our server, Mason were nothing less than amazing! My husband had a well-made whiskey sour + I had a refreshing ginger beer. We split the Frisee Salad with the hazelnut vinaigrette, pickled shallot, squash hummus + tarragon...Best salad ever. I had the Moules + Frites. Who would have thought mussels floating in carrot puree would be so tasty? My husband loves burgers, so naturally he ordered the Burger + Frites. He said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. We ended our dinner splitting a Creme Brulee. It was a yummy dessert...Not too sweet with a perfect crackly burnt sugar topping. What an absolutely memorable dinner! Corbeau will be a restaurant that we'll be visiting again + again. Go...Make reservations now! Note: We had an early 4pm dinner reservation because we had heard from our neighbor, who had recommended Corbeau, that it can get very noisy in the restaurant.

I finally got to try this place, and it lives up to the hype! The ambiance is sexy, moody, and romantic--perfect for date night or a girls' night out. The service was excellent; Mason was super warm and friendly. Every bite of food was delicious! The burger and cauliflower appetizer were my favorites. I had a bite of my friend's chicken, and I think I'll get that next time--it was super tasty and juicy. We'll definitely be back, and I'm manifesting they start carrying Diet Coke, ha! Tacoma needed this!

As neighbors of Proctor, we feel it's important to support our local small businesses, so we tried Corbeau. First off, the service was excellent. From immediately being greeted and shown to our table, to the lovely woman who served us, this got an A+. I like a small menu which I appreciate, so Corbeau's menu was great for me. It was recommended that I order the 1/2 chicken, my husband had the burger and frites. He enjoyed the burger very much as well as the fresh oysters he had for an appetizer. The chicken was just okay. Very small chicken. The thigh was moist and the skin had a beautiful golden crunch. But the breast was very dry. The side that accompanied it was so odd. I think it was a jicama slaw. It was completely flavorless and such a strange side for a French dish. Why not some beautiful carrots or brussels sprouts? So I got a few bites of chicken for $34. The wine pours are very small. I've heard this from several people who've been to Corbeau and it's so true. Bottom line: they clearly are trying to shore up their investment and expenses by serving small servings of both wine and food. Everything just seemed a bit on the skimpy side. Want to return to give them another shot, but not sure when that will happen.

The Brussels sprouts started off the meal perfectly. So delicious. We enjoyed the clam frites and the French onion soup and thoroughly enjoyed both. Wonderful service and lovely environment. We'll definitely be back.

World class menu in my opinion. Have dined at some of the best restaurants in NYC, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Austin and this is up there with the very best. Friendly staff, great service, very simple menu. Very well done.

Beignets were mind blowing. Food was great- we ordered a few appetizers, oysters and mains. My only gripe was the steak. It was tough, and chewy. The seasoning, sauce etc was on point, so I figured it was a bad cut, but I've heard this same gripe from other people. Figured I'd share in hopes that someone from management takes note. I'd definitely come back in hopes that the steak frites were improved on.

The food is amazing. The veggies were done absolutely perfectly and the pastas were to die for!

Great salads and service! Cocktails great! and the chicken was tender and delicious! Wish I had saved some for leftovers, because I was craving it the next day.

Bottom line: Decor is beautiful, service was efficient and obviously trying to warrant that 20% included service charge, and the food largely tastes good. But we were disappointed in the variety of the menu (there's really not much there) and the small portion sizes for the price. I lived in France for a time, and the bread, chicken, and frisee salad definitely tasted like something one would have in a bistro there. The burger was fine, but you can get a good burger in a lot of other places for less money. Additionally, my husband requested that it be cooked medium rare and it was well done. Fries were clearly fried in beef fat so they tasted better than average, but I was disappointed that the chicken dish included a tiny thigh and breast portion, but didn't come with a starch to accompany the small bit of veggies. The sauce was tasty, but too salty. The restaurant clearly wants to cater to people who love cocktails and good wine. We are not those people, so I can't speak to the quality of anything on that front. They made a point to state that they have a sommelier "on the floor" with whom you can consult should you wish, and maybe that's one of the things you're paying for with the 20% service charge. As far as value for the money, for us it felt over-priced. With the included gratuity, our bill came to over $100 and we didn't get drinks or dessert and split one salad. We also ordered the less expensive entrees. There's also a $6 charge for the (delicious) 1/4 loaf of bread, which felt a little stingy. We left somewhat satiated, but disappointed, and likely won't go back.

Corbeau is fantastic! At this point I've worked my way through much of the menu and can attest to the quality and consistency. Do yourself a favor and get the steak frites and a cocktail....it is soooo good. Ambience is inviting and warm, service is great, and the cocktails are superb.

Exquisite dining with wonderful food and and perfect service, Great for special occasion as well as a dinner out.

Simply amazing! Food, cocktails, wine, all amazing!! Does seam to get packed nightly, but what do you expect for amazing.

1. Very Noisy 2. Service good. 3. Menu limited, and a little odd (scallops, $38. Appetizers) 4. We had mussels, good. 5. "Natty" (natural) wines, no one knew what it meant. 6. Noise too much for us, couldn't hear our friends across the table.

Very good, will need to run it back to give it 5 stars but I have to say, both the food and the ambiance was delightful in my 1st go.

Upscale local spot, was very excited to try this place! Big takeaways: 1. Nice vibes and ambiance. Came here for date night, but it is very loud inside. Can be a bit overstimulating and difficult to talk. 2. Food was very tasty overall. Potato leek soup was 10/10. The beet salad needed more acidity, but entrees (steak frites and mushroom cassoulet) were both well done. Dessert (beignets) was fantastic. 3. Wait times for both food and drink were very very long. We were basically full from our appetizers by the time our entrees came out. Spent a long time waiting to check out when we were ready to leave, hiring more staff would probably help with this issue. 4. There is no upfront disclaimer that I found online or on the menu that there is an automatic 20% gratuity. This should be better advertised especially when prices are high to begin with. Service was mediocre for the cost of the place IMO. Overall I'd give the food a 4/5. 3 stars overall given the noise level (I prefer quieter places for dinner), long wait times, and general service.

Overall this is a great addition to the neighborhood. Enjoyed the oysters and beet salad. Steak was ok. Service was excellent. When I asked for a coffee or espresso, they told us it wasn't in their business model and they don't want people hanging out drinking coffee. What an odd thing to say when we just dropped $200 on a meal.

Not worth it. Food is mediocre and they slide a service charge in. The staff was nice, but the atmosphere was just odd

This was our second visit. I cant tell if the new acoustic tiles made a difference. It is still pretty loud in there. No problem talking to the person next to me, but it would be difficult to talk to everyone in a party of 6. The Brussel sprouts were amazing. Perfectly charred and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The French onion soup was way too sweet for me. I could not finish it. As others have mentioned, the fries could be more crispy. Burger was still great. The sweet potato gnocchi had good flavor, but are too soft. Great ambiance and service.

Scallops were expensive but a hit! My favorite was the tuna but others really liked the chicken. Great new spot and killer wine selection.

Delicious! And wonderful ambiance and service. Definitely a destination for Tacoma diners!

Food was ok. But they need to rethink their pricing. $30 for three small scallops??? Menu was also limited

Love this new Franco- Tacoma restaurant! Beautiful French Bistro in Proctor; lovely design & ambiance. Excellent wine list as well as wine by the glass, beer & cider. I had the mussels frites - one of my favorite meals; best mussels outside Ireland! Rather than a thin broth; they are served in a beautiful carrot ginger puree; I had to order bread, as I couldn't leave it uneaten; even though I'd had fries! My husband had the French Onion soup and raved about it. The place was full and buzzing, yet service was excellent, the right amount of time between ordering & food arriving and great, engaging wait staff! We also appreciate them adding the 20% service charge to their prices - again very European and you're not trying to figure it out and they are paying everyone fairly - you can add more if you wish ( we did, they are that good!). We will definitely be going back again!

Fantastic Franco-Tacoman eating in the heart of Proctor! Cocktails were fantastic. Wine menu looked amazing but we didn't quite get to it - next time for sure. Sampled the menu pretty widely and everything was great. The chicken and beignets were both especially delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the burger, more of the cocktails, and the wine.

The food was good. The hostess was out of control kicking out 2 different groups around us telling them they were over their time limit. They are under staffed and it took us over an hour to get our food and 20 minutes to get our check. The hostess made a comment that we were over our time limit. We would have been happy to leave earlier if our server ever brought us our check.

Cool new addition to the Tacoma food scene, the space is gorgeous, food divine, and amazing beverage program.