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Over The Moon Cafe

4.9
4.9
2231 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, European, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (253) 284-3722

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Deanna Bender

  • Catering

    We do private events in the restaurant for up to 38 people sit-down. Please contact the restaurant directly for specific menu options and reservations. <br /><br />

  • Private party facilities

    Relaxed comfortable and professional "buy out" private dining offered in this small restaurant that provides personal touches and great food.

  • Private party contact

    Harris Deanna Bender: (253) 284-3722

  • Neighborhood

    Tacoma

  • Cross street

    7th between St. Helens and Broadway

  • Parking details

    There is parking in front of the restaurant and on our side street of 7th. This is paid (75 cents an hour) 2 hour parking.

  • Public transit

    Bus stops are located 1/2 block above on St. Helens and one block below on Broadway.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 2,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Overall

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Ambiance

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Romantic

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Tacoma

    Best Overall

  • Tacoma

    Best Food

  • Tacoma

    Best Service

  • Tacoma

    Best Ambiance

  • Tacoma

    Best Value

  • Tacoma

    Innovative

  • Tacoma

    Healthy

  • Tacoma

    Great for fine wines

  • Tacoma

    Romantic

  • Tacoma

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. The ambience is low key and fairly quiet. A very cute spot!
  2. SueW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at Over the Moon 4 or 5 times. Always, on the entry level. The lower level looks very nice as well. There are no windows there, but the ambiance is lovely. A charming touch at some of the tables are note chests where people write messages on whatever scraps of paper, available (think: the back of a receipt) to tell their dining partner or absences of a partner what their experience w/that person or this restaurant or this occasion means to them. We read at least a dozen messages while waiting for our appetizers & mains. Lovely idea. My husband had the duck. I had the short rib/pasta dish. Both were delicious. The Brussels were a delicious starter & we split a caesar salad. Perfect meal. Lovely setting. Not stuffy or too precious. Just comfortable & tasty.
  3. MarkA

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Had dinner at Over the Moon several times and the food has always been amazing. Not up to snuff this time. Bread was awesome and salad good, but our two main courses lacked. Salmon was overdone and cioppino was a bit mealy tasting with ingredients seemingly thrown together without blending seasonings. Everything else was fine, and will probably go again.
  4. Scarpia

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Starters and entrees were really terrific. A Caesar salad was OK, nothing special about it. I had the short rib and ragu, excellent in every way. I've had the rib and ragu twice, so next time at OTM, the plan is to try something else. Server, Hallie, does an outstanding job. OTM is highly recommended.
  5. NicePony

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been dining at Over the Moon since they first opened. Always a wonderful time. With great food and service. Second to none.
  6. AustinP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this spot. Very intimate. Foods delicious, I die for the duck. Service is always great.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I celebrated my 40th birthday at Over the Moon and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The ambiance is so cozy and chic. The service was outstanding from the moment we walked in. The food was utterly delicious. The menu described the dishes perfectly and I was so delighted with my meal. Every bite was perfect.
  8. Dano

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites. Been going here for 20+ years, always great.
  9. SadieL

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Menu changes were not for the best (the popular bread appetizer is gone). Appetizers were less than appealing . . . brussel sprouts with globs of cheese on top, hard and no flavor, a waste of money. They should rename what they call a caesar salad. It was not authentic, and did not have anchovies, and no anchovies are available to add to the salad. The beef short rib rag was entirely changed from prior visits. It used to have a wonderful tomato and fresh herb base. Now it was cream based, and tasted like beef stew over pasta. Consistency is lacking when dishes appear the same, but are changed without any notice to customers. The overpriced drink was the best thing I had.

    Over The Moon CafeResponded on May 16, 2023Both your server and I explained at length & several times our approach to the salad based on 22 years and 80% of people disliking anchovies (I have thrown away as lot of anchovies in my career) I have found it impossible to make everyone happy and always recommend researching menus before going to any eatery. Our menu is online. The ragu sauce has always been finished with cream and having made it myself for 8 years, there has been no change to the recipe. Thank you for your input

  10. shelleyr

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect date night spot, the food is always amazing and the service is impeccable.
  11. Zoey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decadent and delicious food. The atmosphere is moody and romantic. Steak and mashed potatoes were buttery and delicious. Greens beans could've been cooked longer, but by no means hindered the experience. Would highly recommend the turtle pie!
  12. AbbaZabba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! No need for any other seasoning the chef absolutely nails it! Service was great, food was quick. Just an overall awesome experience.
  13. SueL

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for a birthday dinner on the recommendation of friends with opinions we value. They were 100% correct!! A perfect evening. Highly recommend to others!!!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere. Food met expectations very savory.
  15. LinzB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken cacciatore was amazing! Safe lighting, fresh flowers and the food seasoned perfectly.
  16. michelem

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an exceptionally warm, cozy, and delicious experience. Come for the insanely good brussel sprouts appetizer, stay for the surprisingly emotional reading of stashed notes from previous diners. OTM is my favorite Tacoma dining experience.
  17. LuciusW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderfully cute hole in the wall kind of place with a lovely ambiance. Great for romantic dinners. The food was fantastic, quite possibly the best salmon i’ve ever tasted
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was a wonderful restaurant with quality food and a very unique atmosphere and ambiance. It’s small and cozy and certainly a special place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic date. The noise level was like any other busy restaurant. It certainly is not silent, but certainly not boisterous. It has enough volume to indicate people having a good time. Thank you to the restaurant owners for accommodating our group and special birthday celebration! Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a special experience!
  19. nickq

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great staff, we can’t wait to go back
  20. BevW

    Anchorage

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. The braised short rib Ragu was fabulous!
  21. CasualDiner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small, quaint and interesting restaurant. Food and service were outstanding. Highly recommend.
  22. John

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and cocktails were delicious. Our server was timely and gave great suggestions
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible! Accommodated our gluten free needs and the food was insanely delicious. Cocktails were also amazing. 12/10, this is our new birthday and anniversary spot!
  24. RobinL

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and food. Small quaint space. Superb steak and duck! We will be back
  25. LizD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful. We celebrated 25 years since the day we first met & they made it so special for us. Not to mention the absolutely wonderful food. Loved the ribeye, salmon, beet salad and wedge salad.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Over the moon Cafe is wonderful! The drinks and food are delicious. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The ambience is fun and the music is good!
  27. SeattleFoodie

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, there’s a wonderful consistency to the excellent food, service, and overall experience of dining at Over The Moon. One of our favorite restaurants.
  28. AARON

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Tacoma. The food and attention to detail are impeccable.
  29. RobertN

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Small and intimate this is the perfect place to celebrate that special anniversary or date night. I always enjoy my dining experience at Over The Moon Cafe and highly recommend it.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We decided on Over the Moon Cafe to celebrate our anniversary based on recommendations from our daughters. The ambiance was superb and very romantic. The food and service were both great. They even put rises abd rise petals on our table along with a special note from the staff about our anniversary.
  31. Audeth

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently consistent amazing food in a cozy setting.
  32. KatiT

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Over the Moon Cafe! All the food was delicious, we had brussel sprouts, beet and wedge salad, crab bisque, duck breast and butternut squash pasta. Our waiters was wonderful, top notch service! Loved the vibe of the restaurant and the little touches to make it unique. We will definitely return.
  33. JamesJ

    Coastal Georgia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly exceptional food and service - best in Tacoma, WA and all of Pierce County WA. Ensure you have a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights and parking can be a little difficult.
  34. SarahD

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Perfect date night celebrating my birthday. I arrived to a birthday card and a rose from the staff at our cozy, romantic table. The food was incredible as always.
  35. CarmenP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Over the Moon. I was the birthday girl and got to pick my restaurant . My friends came from Seattle and Vashon. The restaurant was recommended to me by another friend and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was cozy,our server was delightful, and each of us had a delicious meal! We started with the brussel sprout appetizer, which honestly were probably the best brusselsprouts I ever had. The servings were a good size and we all took leftovers home (great breakfast today too) . I will definitely plan a trip back with my husband !
  36. TomK

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful place to go for our anniversary. They had a nice note and a rose on the table for us. I really appreciated the nice touch. Great food! We'll definitely be back.
  37. TallEric

    Seattle

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been 7 years since we visited last, and it was as good as we remembered. Everything tasty, great ambiance, and good choice if you are seeing a show at Pantatges.
  38. ChrisM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    They have these CUTE little boxes where people have left notes, some are love notes, some are funny stories, aaaand rude comments. The Hubby and I left our mark here and we can’t wait to come back and read who we used to be and look back on our journey.
  39. JodieC

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a well prepared meal with great service!
  40. MAAP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely restaurant for a romantic evening. From the rose petals on our table to the last bite of our delicious meal, everything was well attended to. Highly recommend for a special celebration or a meal with good company!

FAQs

Over The Moon Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Over The Moon Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 284-3722.

Over The Moon Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 2231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Over The Moon Cafe

709 Court C/Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

  • Cross street

    7th between St. Helens and Broadway

  • Neighborhood

    Tacoma

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, European, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    There is parking in front of the restaurant and on our side street of 7th. This is paid (75 cents an hour) 2 hour parking.

  • Public transit

    Bus stops are located 1/2 block above on St. Helens and one block below on Broadway.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Deanna Bender

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (253) 284-3722

  • Catering

    We do private events in the restaurant for up to 38 people sit-down. Please contact the restaurant directly for specific menu options and reservations. <br /><br />

  • Private party facilities

    Relaxed comfortable and professional "buy out" private dining offered in this small restaurant that provides personal touches and great food.

  • Private party contact

    Harris Deanna Bender: (253) 284-3722

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