Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Tacoma, Washington

Jessica Cummins Rad food stop for lunch. Very accommodating menu for vegetarians & vegans. Delicious mocktails. Best part? Friendly staff members and expansive dog-friendly porch and yard. Sandwich the dog had a blast here!

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!!

Christine Restaneo We stopped here while driving through Tacoma on a rainy morning to look at properties, and we’re so glad we did. We originally noticed an IHOP and a Denny’s nearby, but Elmer’s caught our eye—and it turned out to be a great decision. The menu was excellent. I ordered a German pancake with lingonberries (they explained it’s similar to a cranberry and raspberry combined), and it was absolutely delicious. I also had the potato pancakes, which were wonderful. Ray ordered the avocado Benedict and said his eggs Benedict was great. The coffee was good and comforting. The atmosphere really stood out—fireplaces inside made it warm and cozy, which was perfect coming in from the rain. Our server, Kyle T., was amazing—very knowledgeable, helped guide me with my order, and made the whole experience even better. If we lived in the area, this would definitely be a regular breakfast spot for us. Highly recommend. PS we love your coffee mugs!!!

Anibal Sousa We went there during happy hour, very good deals, lots of parking, waterfront. Food was very good, everyone liked their food. Good beer selection too.

ALW Great location with amazing views! We had Sunday brunch and we walked right in and was seated right away. Cocktails were nothing special but would love to come back and try more. Food was pretty good, but Im extremely disappointed in the popular fish and chips. The fish was pathetic! Three little nugget pieces, I thought it was a joke at first. Shrimp and grits was amazing! Service was good. I appreciated the open kitchen concept, that tells me that everything should be clean because customers can see it. Overall, Id go back for dinner.

Alida Hansell Great food and service. I would recommend making a reservation. It is a smaller restaurant. We had the Christmas three course meal. The crab stuffed mahi mahi and rockfeller oysters were are favorite but all the food was delicious. The cocktails are tasty and the service goes above and beyond. The wine list is great. So many options. We had savion blanc with our meal. It paired perfectly. We recommend trying this restaurant.

jason young We all loved the amazing food. The wife lover here elk tatchoes. My hash was great. My sons twisted Ruben was tasty, and the daughter in law likes her French toast with fried bananas.

James ST I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday dinner, and it turned out to be a lovely experience overall. The ambiance was warm and charming, especially comforting on a gloomy, rainy evening. It felt cozy and inviting the moment we walked in. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and delicious. The flavors were thoughtful, and the seafood in particular was cooked perfectly. I couldn’t stop thinking about the lobster risotto and scallop. My other dining companions also got shrimp scampi and rockfish which they enjoyed. The only miss for all four of us was the lobster bisque, which unfortunately leaned a bit too salty for our taste. Aside from that, everything else exceeded expectations. A special shoutout to our server, Scott E. He was impeccable. Attentive without being intrusive, incredibly professional, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the night. His service truly elevated the experience and made the dinner feel enjoyable. I’d absolutely return and would happily recommend this place for a special occasion!

Robert Mclaughlin Great all you can eat meat. Salad bar is a smorgasbord, the lobster bisque is great to risk. Salmon was to write home about. Love the way they serve the meat at your table and oh so yummy. Hmm just dont look at the bill, dont want any heart attacks.

Tiffaney Zahringer Cozy and comfy when you step foot in the door, friendly and overly patient staff with my crazy kiddos, WAY too big portions which is NOT a bad thing. The wait staff was fast and we waited maybe 10 minutes for our food which was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be back!! Second visit makes us lifers for coming here. Love this place! ❤️

R E It’s our first time here and Laura made our experience exceptional. She explained the menu thoroughly and served our food efficiently! She knows exactly what we need. The calamari is so good and crispy. Mini pizookie is a soft touch to the end of our meal! We are definitely going to be back!

Alex Ortiz Talk about dinner with a view! It was so peaceful in this restaurant and we really enjoyed our date here I had the clam chowder and it was delicious and very flavorful. It was very hot too. My fiancé had the scampi proms and he really enjoyed them as well. We fell in love with this area and it was so nice to see people out and about doing things. Our servers were very nice and the food came out quickly.

Jessica Waters Good place been wanting to come here for a while now. Wait and wait list was 30-40 minutes but it seemed like we got seated faster so it wasn’t that bad. It was worth it. Good bloody Mary’s and good mimosa’s

Cece Chime I have spent the last 4 birthdays here and have enjoyed every last one. From the atmosphere, to the service which is unmatched and the food which is phenomenal. My guests always rave about this place and have become regulars as well. This has become my favorite restaurant hands down.