Tin Room Bar & Restaurant

Jaime, the bartender is an excellent mixologist- drinks delicious and creatively beautifully presented. Music soundtrack transports you with a jazzy international flair. We had the Moroccan dish with a hint of mint- highly recommend. If you haven’t made it here yet- you are missing a really great dining experience and the best treat in Burien.

I've been into martinis for quite some time now. But if I think about it, I've only had martinis at famous bars a handful of times — maybe because it's quite an expensive hobby. The money I'd spend on two martinis at a bar would go much further if I made them myself at home. Still, having a cocktail made by a proper bartender at a reputable bar is a whole different story. Today, I took the day off from work, and after an evening workout, I decided to stop by a local bar that's said to have a good reputation. The bar, called Tin Room, was tended by a female bartender who welcomed me as I took a seat. When I ordered a martini with Tanqueray as the base, she poured the ingredients into a shaker and began shaking it vigorously. Wait — that's not how it's supposed to be. A shaken martini tends to strip away the beautiful citrus notes that Tanqueray gin naturally carries. So I asked her to make the exact same martini again — this time stirred, not shaken. She gave me a curious look but proceeded to make the drink as requested. That’s when we started talking about martinis. It became clear to me once again that being a bartender is really a job about connecting with people. When I explained why I preferred a 3:1 ratio of gin to vermouth, she suggested that with good vermouth, a 2:1 ratio could work well too — something I should try next time. The bar was playing old rock — Queen, Guns N' Roses — the kind of music that brought back memories of my younger days. For a moment, I felt like I was reconnecting with those times. I ordered a shot of Tanqueray Ten, but... wow, the price was brutal. Two martinis and one shot set me back nearly $50. No wonder I usually make drinks at home — it's definitely the more cost-effective option. Even so, I learned something new from talking with the bartender. Honestly, I can't even remember the last time I had a martini made by someone else. It made me think — this is life in America. But there was something special about sipping a martini at a neighborhood bar, chatting with the bartender. I left thinking that every now and then, I'd probably come back — even if only to have another conversation with her. Next time, I will probably enjoy their cocktail with their slider.

Our first time here tonight and it was fantastic!! The back patio provides the perfect atmosphere on a sunny summer night. The menu has something for everyone. We had the beet salad, the pear bruschetta and the potato salad special. Everything was amazing. Thank you!!

Came here for date night and just chose this spot randomly off of Google. Location was great (ample parking, easy to walk to, nearby a bunch of other cool Burien shops). The atmosphere inside was dim and cool, it was open seating and our server was a pleasure to talk to and helpful with recommendations. Drinks were strong (in a good way), portion sizes were huge (the corn dog was longer than my head), the food tasted amazing (and all of the sauces tasted homemade, different than most places), and we loved the dessert. The food wasn’t cheap, but it also didn’t break our wallets—my partner and I were very satisfied for everything we got given what we paid. Will be returning if we are in the area again!

First visit to Tin Room in a long time and we were disappointed with the small portions and high prices. Five chicken wings for $16 and a tiny beet salad (four slices of beets cut in half, little bit of arugula and a tablespoon of whipped feta) for $15. It looks like they are trying to elevate the food and instead it’s just mediocre small portions of food. Service was good! We live close by but sadly will probably pick a different local restaurant to frequent regularly.

Had an excellent dinner here the other night after house hunting in the neighborhood. What a great downtown Burien has and this restaurant really showed out with morels and burrata, pork belly, and some excellent cocktails. Only deduction was not having a proper Guinness glass but I can handle that! They have a cinema attached, a beautiful back patio, and we were told they plan to open a bar lounge next door in the near future. What a gem!

The Tin Room has been a favorite in Burien for many years and luckily now they are re-opened after a long closure during the Covid pandemic. This is a spot that locals love to go to get good drinks and good food in a laid-back, down home setting. The menu has a wide variety of offerings some of the dishes work better than others but usually nothing disappoints. If you sit at the bar you’ll get kind service and probably meet a neighbor or two. I hope that eventually the theater attached to it will open soon and start offering open mics again as well.

I have seen this place advertised a few times across some of the social media sites. So we finally decided to give them a try. It was great. Really good space and a bit of a remembrance to the original space. A tin forming metal shop back in the 1930s and now a sharp little bar with attached theatre space. They make a dang good cocktail. Located in old Burein, they are worth a visit.