Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Marzano Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (658)

$30 and under

Italian

Parkland

About the restaurant

The chefs at Marzano's attain the freshest ingredients to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. Owner Elisa Marzano grew up in Vicenza, Italy, and consistently refers to these roots to design Marzano's unique yet classic menu. Once a quaint two-bedroom home, the restaurant was transformed but still keeps the rustic, home-like feel for an inviting, welcoming atmosphere. The pleasing combination of intimate lighting and natural window light make it the ideal spot for either lunch or dinner. A top menu choice is the boscaiola, which features a creamy tomato and Bolognese sauce over rigatoni pasta, topped with various spices and forest mushrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary bread and salad with every entree, so eating at Marzano's can ensure a satisfied appetite. Marzano's also aims to please those with various dietary needs, such as diners who desire gluten-free options.

Top review

Klaudia

Dined 3 days ago

We always get outstanding service abs the did is always excellent. Never been disappointed with any dish in our last 12 years there

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4.9

4.9 (2524)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Small and romantic we specialize in celebrations with family and friends, or just a quiet dinner with good conversation. We are family owned and operated and have been serving our community since 2001.

Drive in to Opera Alley and be transported. We strive to bring approachable food and beverage, a sense of comfort and community, as well as a unique and quality dining experience. We call ourselves a "cafe" in the sense that we are not pretentious and offer a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of comfort and respite.

Parking in Opera Alley, and downtown, can be a bit of a challenge, especially on the weekends, so please be sure to give yourself plenty of time when making reservations to find a parking space, or consider a night off from driving and get an Uber or Lift!! Eat good food often, break bread with friends and family, spend time with those you love, and we will see you soon.

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Zackary

Dined 6 days ago

It was a really nice quiet dinner for my wife and I to spend our 10 year anniversary and the staff and food were excellent.

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Duke's Seafood - Tacoma

4.8

4.8 (3401)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Duke's Tacoma is an upscale casual Pacific Northwest seafood restaurant located on Ruston Way with spectacular waterfront dining and views. Duke's offers signature, flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's has to offer with three words: It’s so good!

When making a reservation at Duke's Tacoma, should you have a preference for either indoor or outdoor seating please let us know. While we cannot guarantee outdoor seating we will do our very best to accommodate your preference.

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Amy

Dined 1 day ago

If I could give this more stars, I would. I was in town for business and was meeting a client for dinner. Being from out of town I wasn't familiar with this location. I can absolutely see why it's popular. From the moment we walked in the door, everything was perfect. Our host was prompt and kind, our server was PERFECTLY attentive, the food was delicious (get the dingy of chowder its adorable) ... then the waterfront... wow! as the evening progressed, they instinctively turned on the heaters. Business or pleasure you won't be disappointed. My only regret is not living closer!

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Popular dish

Holy Halibut Macadamia

Experience

Happy Hour at Duke's Seafood - Tacoma

Primo Grill

4.8

4.8 (1707)

$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.

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Markvip

Dined 4 days ago

As always, excellent! Dined with great friends… food delicious.

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Popular dish

Hazelnut Brownie Sundae

4.7

4.7 (1866)

$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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DukesRustonWayLovers

Dined 4 days ago

Best meal we ever had at Brix! The bone marrow, the wilted arugula salad, and the halibut were all outstanding. Lindsey our server made two great wine recommendations that paired perfectly with our dishes. Plus the bread and compound butter added an extra element of flavor for our food. We will be back again soon!

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4.7

4.7 (658)

$30 and under

American

Sumner

About the restaurant

Located at Windmill Gardens, The Bistro is an upscale casual restaurant that serves a seasonal, made-from scratch menu in a refreshing atmosphere featuring a loft wine lounge and outdoor dining garden.

We invite you to join us. Come relax and enjoy delicious food and the best service you’ll find anywhere.

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Rick

Dined 3 days ago

We’ve been to the Bistro several times when we just wanted a good meal in a wonderful environment. Other times it was for special occasions and celebrations. We celebrated birthdays and also finding out we were cancer free. Over and above everything is the customer service. Incredible servers. Our favorite is Jake. He takes the effort to create a really enjoyable experience. We’ve never had a bad or even adequate meal. Always top shelf and always delicious. Finally let’s not forget the blood Orange margaritas.

Green.House

4.7

4.7 (1215)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Experience the freshest family favorites in Uptown Gig Harbor at the Greenhouse restaurant. This casual, family-friendly eatery features seasonal menus, bursting with local produce, seafood and spirits. Helmed by renowned chef Erik Smith, each dish is created to order, using responsibly, locally sourced ingredients, artfully prepared and plated in an elegant, inviting ambience.

Greenhouse features full lunch and dinner menus, as well as appetizers, small and large bites and decadent desserts that change daily. It also offers a special Twilight Menu, with three-course meals ranging from light to hearty fare, and a Happy Hour menu that is featured in the bar. The extensive wine and beer list also changes daily, spotlighting local microbreweries and wineries, as well as perennial favorites that pair perfectly with the menu options. Greenhouse is open for lunch and dinner; information about private bookings for parties, meetings, receptions and corporate events is available on request.

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Shaunavip

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful experience as always. The food and service is always perfect.

Anthony's - Gig Harbor

4.7

4.7 (1842)

$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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Gary

Dined 1 day ago

We had the Sunset dinner and enjoyed all three courses.

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Popular dish

Seafood Fettuccine

Palace Korean BBQ - Federal Way

4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

Korean

Federal Way

About the restaurant

Palace brings the rich flavors and richer experience of traditional Korean barbecue to the Puget Sound region. Our master chefs are proud to offer first-rate, authentic Korean BBQ at all three of our three locations: Bellevue, Tacoma, and Federal Way. If you consider yourself a connoisseur of Korean BBQ, you’ll be delighted with the quality and variety of dishes our chefs prepare. And if you’re newer to Korean cuisine, you’ll undoubtedly find a dish (or two, or ten!) to your liking.

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Peacheypie

Dined on Jul 28, 2024

Since we had a larger group I was hoping to sit where our table wasn't split like I had last time. We weren't able to enjoy our meal with our other friends..

Pimienta Bistro and Bar

4.7

4.7 (506)

$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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Williamvip

Dined 2 days ago

Pimienta is a hidden gem and our favorite place for date nights in our neighborhood. Most recent dinner was delicious as usual: red snapper and ahi tuna entrees and the notable pork belly appetizer. I also enjoyed delicious margaritas made with the new house tequila! We'll be back soon.

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