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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Tacoma? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Primo Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1751)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Tacoma
About the restaurant
Primo Grill is a chef driven Mediterranean by Northwest restaurant showcasing the best of local bounty. Local wild caught fish, meats from local farms and foraged produce feature from the grill and brick oven. Owners Chef Charlie McManus and Jacqueline Plattner offer a relaxed yet sophisticated experience with an emphasis on Washington wines and hand muddled artisanal cocktails.
Top review
Brent
Dined 6 days ago
We beat the crowds by eating early dinner. The service Amber provide was excellent and the pizza we ordered was great.
A photo of Pimienta Bistro and Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (524)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
Federal Way
About the restaurant
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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ingoVIP
Dined 7 days ago
cute little restaurant. food is fine. can be a bit cold when the front door opens
A photo of Brix 25 Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1891)
$31 to $50
American
Gig Harbor
About the restaurant
Since its opening, Brix 25 Restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Brix 25° is Seasonal Northwest Cuisine. Chef/Owner Thad Lyman updates the menu seasonally and whenever the mood strikes, working with his team in an open kitchen. The menu is rustic and refined, rooted in Northwest products, embellished with classic cooking techniques.

We are small and proud to be an intimate restaurant. Being smaller allows us to focus on delicious food, inventive hand crafted cocktails and a curated, Northwest focused wine list.

Located on the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor, our foremost goal is that every guest has a memorable experience. Brix 25 is the perfect fine dining experience for romantic occasions, anniversary's, family gatherings, business dinners or just because.

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RobertVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Food was so good. The lettuce cups are amazing. My husband loved the fondu.
A photo of Anthony's - Gig Harbor restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1901)
$30 and under
Seafood
Gig Harbor
About the restaurant
Welcome to Anthony's at Gig Harbor! Nestled in the Finholm Marketplace right on the Harbor offering outstanding views on the marina and Mt. Rainier. Enjoy premium Northwest seafood complemented by local produce, Northwest wines, mircrobrews and more. You can also enjoy downstairs in our Shoreline Room lounge, which has a cozy atmosphere and creates a sense of being right on the water.
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Leonard
Dined 1 day ago
Reliable. Nice view, friendly service, comfortable tables, good food. A menu of standards with periodic specials. Kitchen is competent and works quickly.
A photo of Toscanos Italian Grill restaurant
4.7
4.7 (495)
$30 and under
Italian
Puyallup
About the restaurant
Toscanos Italian Grill, located in Puyallup, Washington, is an Italian casual dining restaurant serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, fine wines and aged steaks. The soft lights in the dining room along with the warm wood create a cozy atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine with a meal prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients available at Toscanos Italian Grill.

Start out your meal with one of the restaurant’s many appetizers such as our Signature Martini Clams. In addition to an extensive dinner menu featuring perfectly cooked aged steaks, Toscanos Italian Grill serves happy hour seven days a week from 3p to 5p. The restaurant also offers two private dining areas. To go regular menu, as well as family sized meals, and to go. Order our menu for take out at https://www.toasttab.com/toscanos-italian-grill

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SuzieVIP
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Love, love, love what you’ve done on the patio!! It’s beautiful and comfortable!! The chandeliers make a lovely environment!! It’s special and well done!! The food was great, love your Cesar salad!! The lobster roll sliders were awesome!!
A photo of Mama Stortini's - Federal Way restaurant
4.7
4.7 (405)
$30 and under
American
Federal Way
About the restaurant
Mama Stortini’s is home to a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern and Coastal Italian flavors. Popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mama’s. Locally owned, locally loved. We strive to make you feel right at home!
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CRYSTAL
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
I’ve eaten here a few times, never disappointed by the food or service.
A photo of STEEL CREEK TACOMA restaurant
4.5
4.5 (226)
$30 and under
American
Tacoma
About the restaurant
More than 150 whiskeys and a complete southern-style menu.

Our kitchen strives to fuse some of the bold flavors of southern cuisine with the styles and ingredients of the northwest. Brisket, ribs and more are smoked on site daily to ensure an authentic barbecue experience.

Familiar favorites like our Smokehouse Nachos and Brisket Tacos round out a menu that has a little of something for everyone.

Important note.
Online reservations are limited to a minimum party size of 8 and a maximum party size of 14. For all other party size accommodations please call the restaurant. (253) 627-1229 Walk-in's are welcome and will be accommodated based on availability.

All members of your party must be present to be seated. If the full party is not present, seating may be adjusted to a smaller table if available. If no suitable table is available, the reservation may not be honored. Guests must arrive within 10 minutes of the reservation time, or the table may be forfeited.

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DavidVIP
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Had the NY strip steak. It was full of gristle :(
A photo of WildFin American Grill-Tacoma restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1753)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Tacoma
About the restaurant
"THE CATCH OF THE NORTHWEST” WildFin American Grill is your neighborhood restaurant, casual, affordable with a comfortable sense of style. WildFin is the place where friends and family gather to eat, drink and share life’s occasions. A safe adventure, a warm haven on a cool Northwest day. WildFin’s menu selections feature the finest the region has to offer, from Northwest meats, fresh fish, seafood, and produce. Our beverage selections include the best of the Northwest beers and wines, along with WildFin classic cocktails. At WildFin we are committed to delivering outstanding hand crafted food and beverage that will always exceed your expectations. WildFin’s service will accommodate your every need, whether it is a quick lunch, a casual dinner or a gathering with old friends.

As of 01/01/25, Point Ruston requires all guests to pay for parking. WildFin will refund up to 2 hours on your bill, after showing proof of payment.

Please call for reservations for parties of 7 or more.

Top review
WHITE
Dined 1 day ago
Monica our server was amazing and so kind! Can’t wait to come back!
A photo of McMenamins Elks Temple restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1777)
$30 and under
American
Tacoma
About the restaurant
McMenamins Elks Temple Pub serves classic Northwest fare in a room with a view. You can’t help but gaze through the soaring windows toward Foss Waterway, but be sure to look up, too, for a fantastic display of chandeliers. From early breakfasts to late night cocktails, the pub is open to all ages serving breakfast classics like benedicts and scrambles, and for dinner elevated burgers and pizzas with an ever changing seasonal menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
*Patio seating is first come first serve.

Top review
Katie
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great view, great service and great music!
A photo of Tokyo Japanese Steak House restaurant
4.5
4.5 (439)
$31 to $50
Hibachi
Federal Way
About the restaurant
Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki table side grilling at Tokyo Steak House. This artistic and entertaining style of cooking is a favorite to the thousands of guests we have served since 1998 at our Federal Way restaurant. Fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.

Tokyo Steak House guests dine grill side experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.

At Tokyo Steak House we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible.

Top review
Tommy
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
What a fun and delicious experience. The steak and seafood were moderately seasoned and cooked. The chef was entertaining and skilled. Our party left full and laughing.
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