Dukes Seafood Tacoma - Tacoma (WA)

5 /5 Jake Baxter: Visited Tacoma for the first time and a friend who lives close by recommended that we eat lunch at Dukes Seafood. Awesome location right over the water with beautiful views. Server was super friendly and helpful in deciding what to eat. We ended up going with the triple chowder sampler which includes small portions of clam chowder, lobster chowder, and seafood chowder. The lobster chowder was creamy and the sweet potato flavor was a pleasant surprise. For the main course I chose the stuffed halibut and went with the servers suggestion to add a side of stuffed prawns. Both had a Parmesan crust which added a crunch and depth of flavor to the excellent cook of the proteins. The pesto accent was the proverbial icing on the cake. A memorable combination of flavors and fresh seafood! Highly recommended!!

5 /5 Sandy Meyer: Amazing place to grab some dinner along the shoreline! First time here and it did not disappoint! Staff were super friendly and full of recommendations! We shared the filet off the hot sheet and the stuffed halibut off the regular menu! Both delicious! We enjoyed a Caesar salad and a chowder + a Hiyo Social Tonic! All while admiring the bay! We will be back! Thank you for a great evening!

5 /5 Cindy Pealstrom: Dukes never disappoints!! Although the chowders have changed a bit over the years, the ambiance and level of service has remained consistent. If you ate there years ago, you can be assured it will be relatively the same when you return! Very friendly hostess, smiles and welcomes when we arrived for a late lunch, early dinner on a weekday. We were sat right away at the perfect window seat where we even got to enjoy a fireboat show! First things first, the chowder! Ive always ordered the chowder sampler (think they used to have 4) and this time was no different! Three completely unique and different chowders with my favorite being the Lobster, a bit sweet, super thick and very rich! The Crabby Deviled Egg was perfection, could have eaten half a dozen of them, with a creamy filling and just the right amount of crab. Since it was lunch hubby and I shared an entree, the Parmesan Crusted Halibut. Our server offered to split the plate for us which was nice and worked out perfect. Some restaurants charge for that, Dukes did not! The halibut was nice and firm, the sauce was drinkably delicious and there were just the right amount of capers. Quite expensive for a lunch but as with everything in life, you get what you pay for and sometimes you have to pay for the perfection of Dukes!

5 /5 Chardi Jensen: Our food was so good, and it was such a joy to experience the variety of flavors. My grandson is still talking about his seafood chowder. Our server Jessie G was so gracious and effortlessly met our every need. Cant wait to go back. The Dreamy Parmesan Halibut was excellent. Lilly loved her burger and fries when we got home with her to go bag. Fri sauce is scrumptious.

4 /5 James ST: Overall, this is a solid spot for seafood with good food, good service, and a great view. We started with appetizers and they did not disappoint. The crab dip was rich and flavorful, the bacon-wrapped scallop was perfectly cooked and indulgent, and the calamari was crispy and well-seasoned. Highly recommend ordering the triple chowder if you’re undecided. It’s a fun way to try everything, and the lobster chowder was easily my favorite with its creamy, comforting depth. For mains, the salmon pasta was excellent and definitely a standout. It was creamy, well-balanced, and satisfying. Unfortunately, the chef’s special macadamia-crusted fish missed the mark. It was quite bland, and the macadamia crust didn’t complement the fish well, making it the weakest dish of the meal. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, and the view really elevates the dining experience, making it a pleasant place to linger. I’d absolutely come back, just knowing which dishes to prioritize next time.