Pimienta Bistro and Bar

4.8

520 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is an urban fusion of Latin American cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez takes great care to create a delectable piece of art for every guest, appealing to every sense.

We strive to provide exemplary service each and every visit for our guests. We invite you to our restaurant, where you will find a combination of an eclectic, rustic atmosphere that captures the best of European cuisine with a Latin American flair.

Our mission is to create something memorable with every dish we present our guests. And with every delectable plate,

we will deliver a superior service making us a stand-alone restaurant in our neighborhood.

We love our friends and neighbors from NE Tacoma, Brown’s Point and Federal Way that frequently drop by for a delicious weekday meal or for leisurely weekend dining.

We also enjoy the regular visits from our friends in Oregon and others on their travels throughout the Seattle-Metro area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(253) 838-2398
Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Neighborhood
Federal Way
Cross street
at 39th Ave SW
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

RUSTIC BREAD$7.00
Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
CHICKPEAS$5.00
Chili & lime
CLAMS AND CHORIZO$25.00
Fire roasted tomato-paprika sauce, rustic bread
PANELA FRITA$16.00
Pasilla Crema, Semillas de Girasol, Flat Bread
AHI TUNA TOSTADITAS$26.00
Ponzu sauce, crispy corn tortillas Ginger aioli
SMOKED PORK BELLY$17.00
Spiced fig jelly, sunflower seeds
BUTTERNUT TACOS$15.00
Goat cheese, roasted tomato sauce
CALAMARI AL PASTOR$17.00
Ginger Aioli
TRUFFLE FRIES
Truffle oil, shaved parmesan
- Small$6.25
- Large$9.25

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALAD$9.00
Organic greens, local apples, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALAD$10.00
Organic greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese panna cotta
SOUP DU JOUR$7.00
Rustic bread

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANA$42.00
Prawns, scallops, clams, chorizo, chicken, saffron-Spanish rice
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS$43.00
Polenta cakes, lobster-truffle, beurre blanc
PORTOBELLO RELLENO$28.00
Quinoa, zuchinni, butternut, chickpeas, tomatoes, tajin almonds
- Chicken$9.00
- Prawns$9.00
LINGUINI$40.00
Lobster meat, prawns, sautéed vegetables, saffron-butter sauce
DUCK A LA PLANCHA$43.00
Butternut Squash Risotto, Dark Cherry & Red Wine Reduction
PORK TENDERLOIN$39.00
Parmesan Polenta, Apple & Fig Compote
POLLO ROSTIZADO$39.00
Four Cheese Ravioli, Cauliflower & Mushroom Carbonara
NEW-YORK STEAK$43.00
14 Oz. Certified Angus Beef, Potato Pave, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Blue Cheese Butter
*PIMIENTA BURGER$25.00
Five cheese crisp, pork belly, lettuce, tomato,onion, pickle, truffle fries
LAMB SHANK$41.00
Rustic Smashed Potatoes, Mediterranean Ragu
MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOP$42.00
Coconut-Red curry pearl couscous, sautéed vegetables
SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNA$39.00
Balsamic vegetables, seaweed salad, ponzu sauce

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUS$10.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLES$10.00
BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE$24.00
CREAMY SOFT POLENTA$11.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO$12.00

What 520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tacoma
Best Overall
Tacoma
Best Food
Tacoma
Best Service
Tacoma
Best Value
Tacoma
Innovative
Tacoma
Neighborhood gem
Tacoma
Great for fine wines
Tacoma
Romantic
Tacoma
Good for special occasions
Tacoma
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Review summary

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Pimienta Bistro and Bar is a "hidden gem" delighting diners with innovative and "incredible" cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez crafts "fantastic" dishes, complemented by a warm ambiance and exceptional service. Nestled in a unique location, it's perfect for special occasions or a cozy date night. Don't miss the exclusive tequila offerings!

520 Reviews

M
Mary
Seattle
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can always count on excellent food with Chef Blanca. We had the scallops, lamb and prawns and tried every dessert. Each one was a masterpiece. Her cocktails alone are worth the trip. This time we really enjoyed the music as well. This is an intimate place run by wonderful people. Our server was fantastic, personable, knowledgeable and observant. She was on top of every detail.
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Kerry
VIP
Seattle
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy eating in this little restaurant. my friend and I both enjoyed our meals. the green salad was particularly delicious - very fresh!
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We very much enjoyed the scallops over polenta and a Pimienta burger. Service was warm and friendly as always. The restaurant, however, was really cold! Especially the floor. We had a very nice dinner but went home needing a hot shower.
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was lovely! Thank you for asking, over and over. Pimienta is a favorite spot that makes me feel fortunate to live in the neighborhood. On this occasion my companion and I each had a linguini special with prawns, beef and mushrooms. It was delicious and a perfect comfort meal on a rainy November evening. We began with the Pimienta salad and the soup de jour, both of which were excellent. Drinks are a highlight at Pimienta as well. Come enjoy a romantic dinner with someone special. The ambiance is usually great for that and the drinks, food and service are always exceptional.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The New York Steak and Lobster Mac and Cheese were awesome!!
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Sheila
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Wonderful setting. We loved the whole experience.
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Bob
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely our favorite restaurant! Food is always delicious and the service and staff are wonderful!
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Larry
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is such a surprise -- you just don't expect to find sophisticated cuisine in a strip mall overlooking a gas station. But, sure enough, the menu is inventive and the food is quite delicious. It's also a bonus to have the chef wait on your table (it is, after all, a very small restaurant). Prices are a bit high and parking is mess, but we'd definitely go back.
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Jose
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is amazing! The food did come out just a bit too cold for my taste, while the scallops were buttery delicious, they were a little chilled by the time the food came out. The port belly flavors were delectable, but unfortunately the pork belly was a little over done.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoy going to Pimienta. The cocktails, the food and the service is all great!
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Pimienta Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 838-2398.

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023

Additional information

Cross street
at 39th Ave SW
Neighborhood
Federal Way
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Phone number
(253) 838-2398

Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

APERITIVOS

RUSTIC BREAD$7.00

CHICKPEAS$5.00

CLAMS AND CHORIZO$25.00

PANELA FRITA$16.00

AHI TUNA TOSTADITAS$26.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY$17.00

BUTTERNUT TACOS$15.00

CALAMARI AL PASTOR$17.00

TRUFFLE FRIES

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALAD$9.00

BEET SALAD$10.00

SOUP DU JOUR$7.00

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANA$42.00

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS$43.00

PORTOBELLO RELLENO$28.00

LINGUINI$40.00

DUCK A LA PLANCHA$43.00

PORK TENDERLOIN$39.00

POLLO ROSTIZADO$39.00

NEW-YORK STEAK$43.00

*PIMIENTA BURGER$25.00

LAMB SHANK$41.00

MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOP$42.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNA$39.00

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUS$10.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLES$10.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE$24.00

CREAMY SOFT POLENTA$11.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO$12.00

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