Bruno’s European Restaurant on Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood has been bringing the Central and Eastern European comfort food traditions — German schnitzel, Polish pierogi, and the slow-cooked dishes of the European table — to the South Sound community since it opened, earning a Pierce County destination reputation in a market where German and Polish cooking of this quality is genuinely rare. It appeared in Season 16, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Eurocentric,” which aired February 24, 2013. Guy Fieri found a Lakewood kitchen doing European cooking from scratch with the family commitment to authenticity that earns a suburban restaurant its loyal following across the Tacoma metro.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Bruno’s European Restaurant
City: Lakewood, Washington
Cuisine: German / Polish / European
DDD Season: 16
DDD Episode: 9
Episode Title: Eurocentric
Original Air Date: February 24, 2013
Address: 10902 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: 253-719-7181
Website: https://www.brunoseuropeanrestaurant.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Wiener Schnitzel — veal pounded thin, breaded, and pan-fried to golden — is the Austrian and German classic that earns Bruno’s its Pierce County reputation. The Pierogi boiled and pan-fried with sour cream and caramelized onion are the Polish comfort food option that earns its own devoted following. The Sauerbraten — beef marinated in vinegar and spices then slow-braised — is the German roast that most regulars return to in the colder months. The Apple Strudel baked in house with cinnamon and raisins is the European dessert that closes every proper Bruno’s meal. Find a Tacoma area hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 10902 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: 253-719-7181
Website: https://www.brunoseuropeanrestaurant.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Eurocentric episode on Amazon.
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Bruno’s European Restaurant appeared in Season 16, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Eurocentric,” originally aired February 24, 2013.