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C.I. Shenanigans

4.1

2548 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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This classic Tacoma waterfront seafood and steak restaurant has been entertaining guests since 1983. CI's dining room provides warm, casual elegance with sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and Commencement Bay. During the summer months, join them for casual dining or an impromptu gathering on their spacious deck. Guests enjoy succulent steaks, brilliant fresh seafood and other fine Northwest Cuisine. Choose from an extensive list of Washington and California wines, freshly shaken signature martinis and cosmopolitans; the ultimate accompaniment to any menu choice. Try one of their freshly made desserts to top off the memorable experience. CI's banquet facilities can accommodate parties as small as 10 and as large as 200. Their Special Events Coordinator will be happy to provide all the information and help needed to plan such events. Please come enjoy the service and hospitality of the gracious staff at CI Shenanigans.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(253) 752-8811
Website
http://www.cishenanigans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Located on Tacoma's historic Ruston Way, C.I. Shenanigans has banquet accommodations for every size. We feature fine dining in a casual yet elegant setting.
Private party contact
Louis Lanza: (253) 752-8899

Location
3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Neighborhood
Tacoma
Cross street
McCarver
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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2,139 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall1food1service2ambience1
The heater was broken and it was really cold in the restaurant!! Our server was amazing he brought us portable heaters! Food took forever to be brought to us!! Definitely wish we would have went somewhere else!!
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Bluebucket13
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience1
The resturaunt was very cold, and the interior was sub par. The kitchen was very loud and you could hear every word from the cooks both good and bad. The food was very disappointing, and the drinks were expensive and without any presentation. Overall we were very unhappy
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BentleyW
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and great CS
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AmandaC
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall1food2service2ambience2
Set ice was so extremely slow. Coffee took 30 min to bring. Hot bread was requested but soup was long gone by the time it arrived, 20,30 min later. Table was dirty as Well as silverware. Husbands ribeye was chewy. And the restaurant was freezing. It was a Monday night and very slow yet the service took a lifetime.. never again.
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MaryD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Brunch had a good variety and all was very tasty. The seafood lovers enjoyed those offerings.
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SeattleGastronome
Seattle
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to Shenanigans often. We have always enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The brunch is one of the best we have had in a long time. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is excellent. The server, after he was finally told we were at the table, was very personable and efficient. Food was so good. Oh, wear warm clothes if you sit near the windows.
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WilliamP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good time nice selection the dessert selection was overwhelming good Thanks for a nice brunch
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MollyC
Richmond
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
Waited a ridiculously long time for our entrees and my husband’s medium rare prime rib was cooked well done.
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DeanP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience4
The Fish( of Fish and Chips) that 3 of us got were REALLY greasy, and they were better than the fries! The Fries were hard from sitting somewhere for a while or the wrong oil was used, they were hard ,cool and just as Greasy! One of our party got a small steak , it was overcooked and not very warm. I guess the drinks were ok, nobody complained about them. For the price of the meals, not worth it,Jack in the Box would totally outshine you for quality!
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ChrisW
Seattle
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
The whole experience was average. It wasn’t great and it wasn’t bad.
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AmberP
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience4
Brunch was good, and for $34 you get a lot of options. They kept running out of food though. Makes it weird when everyone is anxiously waiting for the items to be replaced and then its a mad dash to get in line. Value is there, but our overall experience was mediocre.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view was perfect.. ocean view with a rainbow! All the gourmet food you could ask for ...SUNDAY BUFFET; chicken & waffles, breakfast, Mediterranean foods to crab legs and clam/oyster shooters.. literally in a shot glass. Love it!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was very impressed by the size of brunch buffet! Many offerings to satisfy all types of folks. We were celebrating our 27th Anniversary and I can't imagine a better place to do it. We sat in a booth in the bar area and still had good views of water and coast. Brett provided excellent service, was very friendly, and attentive. We had been in for dinner before and were quite pleased he was working today as well. We will be back and will sit with him again.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
Brunch was disappointing. Boiled snow crab full of water, oysters on the half shell with plenty of shell shards mixed in, bland shrimp. Other food extremely mediocre. Service was non-existent. Spare yourself.
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MarieC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
We were a large party and they originally wanted to sit us behind another large party which was a very crowded however we were able to move and experience is wonderful
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Rabbit
Seattle
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Brunch Buffett was very nice. Would have appreciated an omelet station. LOVED the cinnamon rolls. My husband loved the seafood--I can't eat it. Nicely laid out.
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CherylC
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience4
This visit to Shenanigans was extremely disappointing. We have been here many times previously without any issues. Unfortunately on this visit, service was extremely slow, especially considering that the restaurant was only half occupied on a Saturday evening. Additionally, virtually all of the food on each plate to each member of our party of six was cold by the time it arrived at our table. Nothing was served hot.
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Annie21091
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is normally one of my favorite brunch places but for some reason this weekend was a little off. Food was cold and wasn’t as great as before.
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TandC
Seattle
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good but was not hot unless you had it made to order. The variety was ok nothing really new.
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TanyaS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy Sunday Brunch when we decide to go for a special treat. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the atmosphere and view, plus it's one of the few restaurants left that hasn't gone to making the room as loud as possible. Thanks for another great meal :)
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Willee
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place for Sunday brunch! I always appreciate the accommodating my chair/table needs. See you soon!
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JasonG
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place. Food and service is always great!
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EdwardL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience1
What a shame. This was the worst experience we have ever had. They sat us next to the kitchen. It was so loud we had to yell at our guests. The food took 1 hour to our table and our server was very rude and ignored us the entire meal. We spoke with the manager, Bob and he was great! He took care of us! We will NEVER go back to this nightmare restaurant again!
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BenjaminS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful place for especial occasion . food is great service exceptional and view is always great!
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Firefly
Seattle
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s been a while since I’ve had lunch here. We were seated promptly with a great table. The lunch menu and choices were varied and offered great values too! Food was delicious, service spot on and I will be returning very soon. Was very favorably impressed.
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MonicaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
The snow crab legs were so tiny I couldn’t believe they were legal size to have been harvested. I went there for the dungeness crab, there was no dungeness. I won’t be going back if I feel like having seafood for brunch.
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SteveV
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The prices have gone up a fair amount, the quality is excellent. Given it is a buffet brunch, the table service was very good. We enjoyed the morning.
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mzmarci
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic for brunch ! Delicious fresh selections. Amazing assortment of seafood, shellfish, omelette bar, salads, re as lily an amazing value. Highly recommend.
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MelBee
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Service was professional, food was delicious. I ordered a salad without onions and they forgot so onions were added. Other than that, it was a near perfect experience!
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RichardP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was probably the best meal my wife and I have had in a restaurant. Worth the drive.
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KarenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was fantastic, attentive, helpful and quick. We were served a drink and soup with in minutes of sitting down. We stayed for 4 hours enjoying our conversation and never felt pressured to leave. I realized I was allergic to something in my salad and they replaced it quickly and kindly.
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BeckyL
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had oysters, plus a couple of appetizers and a crab/shrimp louie. All of the food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. We were out to enjoy a quiet night without kids and were able to do exactly that. It was a great time!
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MikeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Server missed our clam chowder. She put our plates down and asked if there was anything else-I just had her cancel the chowder. Best bruschetta we’ve ever had!
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French75
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience2
C.I. Shenanigans' environment is one of an old school seafood/steak house. It was surprisingly empty the Friday night we dined there. They recently up-scaled the menu and added Ora Salmon and Wagyu Beef. Three at our table ordered entrees with these items and they were excellently prepared including the beef to exact specifications. Disappointing that the starch was either a baker or mashed potato. And that the bread basked was boring white bread. Suggest that they get a bit more creative about side dishes to provide more interesting, flexible choices along with a mixed bread basket including something whole grain. These upgrades would enhance what was an overall pleasant dining experience.
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JoMan
Seattle
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great buffet brunch -- the stars of this show are the Crêpe station and Omelet station chefs! Pualani was our perfect waitress!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
My wife and I came here for a day date (without the kids) and it was great! They seated us in a booth, by the bar with a great view of the water. The food selection was good: crab legs, shrimp, oysters on the half shell, oyster shooters, an omelette station, crepe station, smoked salmon and your regular breakfast offerings. The waitress was attentive and kept the mimosas coming. My wife and I will certainly be back for another brunch date.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
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sadsack
Seattle
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
RESTAURANT NOW CLOSED FOREVER.
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LaurieS
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
They limit your stay, and only give you two hours , which is understandable. They should have more than one chef helping in that area alone. I stood in the blintz line for 20 min. I never got to go to the desert area because we had overstayed and there was one more reservation. It all went so fast and the two hours was up in the blink of an eye. There were 14 of us so by the time we all got our drinks and went up for food and then stood in the blintz line and then ordered more drinks, the two hours is over in a flash! So I was kinda bummed. And the crab was watery and mushy. So Kind of disappointed. Not sure if I’ll take my Group there again.
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C.I. Shenanigans is rated 4.1 stars by 2548 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

Cross street
McCarver
Neighborhood
Tacoma
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Lounge Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cishenanigans.com/
Phone number
(253) 752-8811
Private party facilities
Located on Tacoma's historic Ruston Way, C.I. Shenanigans has banquet accommodations for every size. We feature fine dining in a casual yet elegant setting.
Private party contact
Louis Lanza: (253) 752-8899

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C.I. Shenanigans

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100 Seattle / Eastern Washington Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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