Harbor Lights Tacoma

4.7

1748 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Harbor Lights! For over 50 years we have been a staple in the Tacoma community. A rustic atmosphere that sits on the shore of Commencement Bay with scenic views providing the quintessential Northwest dining experience. Harbor Lights joined the Anthony's family on April 29th, 2000 after being the dream of Anton Barcott, an immigrant from Yugoslavia. On January 26, 1959 Anton opened Harbor Lights among the lumber mills and shipyards along the waterfront. We are well known for serving large portions of seafood such as the two pound bucket of steamed clams and have a loyal following of wonderful guests!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(253) 752-8600
Website
https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/harbor-lights/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Wilkes

Location
2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Neighborhood
Tacoma
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tacoma
Great for brunch
Tacoma
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Harbor Lights Tacoma offers a "wonderful waterfront view" and consistently "great food and service." With a history stretching back decades, it's a beloved Tacoma institution known for its "friendly staff" and "delicious seafood." While the restaurant can get noisy, the "spectacular views" and "thoughtfully prepared" dishes make it a memorable dining destination.

1,748 Reviews

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Sandy
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The gentlemen who seated us I believe his name is Andy is just dear man very polite and gracious. We decided to go ahead to the bar for happy hour and our waitress. We’ve had her many times. She is just so nice and we look forward to her being our Waitress many times in the future. We drive all the way from Roy for every special occasion and I celebrated my 70th birthday there on the 17th. It was fabulous. We all had such a good time. That evening there was a lady hostess and I’m sorry but I do not remember her name but I will make sure to make a mental note. Next time we come in and she’s seating us. She is just a deer so very, very nice. We’ve been fans for 25 years🥰
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Michelle
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and ambiance was wonderful…Festive decor was very nice…. Our waitress was a lovely lady!!
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Laura
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for 45 years and will continue this our go to place for anything special
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Melody M
VIP
Seattle
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. Tracy our waitress was excellent.
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Ron
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server took great care of us, I wish I’d asked her name to give her a kudos! I had the best Cobb Salad ever, I’ve never had one with mango before; I will order it again.
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Drew
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we eat here I am reminded how amazing quality and flavors on everyday food is done exactly with perfection. The service is always on point!
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Karrie
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our food was great, service a bit slow but still good! We were there celebrating our 28th anniversary, which I noted in reservation, but was not acknowledged at all even once? I’m ok with that, but why ask me that question if no acknowledgement is going to happen? Our life journey started at Harbor Lights, here we are 28 years later still celebrating at this restaurant 😕 It is what it is, good food still!
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Leann
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess greeted us very nicely and was very accommodating! Food and service was perfect!!
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Marcus
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great, view is amazing, food was great, and Tracy was the best server ever, if you don’t like Harbor Lights you don’t like dinning out
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Mark
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my birthday. Had my favorite dinner which was the Ocean prawns, French fries, and a green salad with their special homemade thousand island dressing. Enjoyed my whiskey and coke drink. The server even sang happy birthday to me along with my wife. At times it was fairly noisy because of the foursome sitting next to us but this restaurant never disappoints with their food.
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FAQs

Harbor Lights Tacoma offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 752-8600.

Harbor Lights Tacoma is rated 4.7 stars by 1748 OpenTable diners.

Harbor Lights Tacoma does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tacoma
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Wilkes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/harbor-lights/
Phone number
(253) 752-8600

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Harbor Lights Tacoma

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Popular dishes

Lobster Tail

Classic Caesar Salad

Northwest Pan Fried Oysters

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What 1,748 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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