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Primo Grill, Tacoma, WA
Primo Grill, Tacoma, WA
Primo Grill, Tacoma, WA
Primo Grill, Tacoma, WA

Primo Grill

4.7
4.7
1535 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (253) 383-7000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Charlie McManus
  • Private party facilities
    Completely private room
  • Private party contact
    Jacqueline Plattner: (253) 383-7000
  • Neighborhood
    Tacoma
  • Cross street
    Oakes
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tacoma

    Best Overall

  • Tacoma

    Best Food

  • Tacoma

    Best Service

  • Tacoma

    Best Ambiance

  • Tacoma

    Best Value

  • Tacoma

    Innovative

  • Tacoma

    Healthy

  • Tacoma

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tacoma

    Good for special occasions

  • Tacoma

    Lively

1,535 Reviews
  1. DebbieA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Calamari and halibut were amazing.

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  2. Publico

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Primo Grill is consistently above average for food and service. The staff is friendly and efficient and we have been going there for years.

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  3. JEANETTEH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the Cooks Bar which is wonderful entertainment! I cook a lot and from scratch at home, so this is culinary theater for me. The food is always the best, perfect size, perfectly prepared, always fresh and locally sourced. The service is superb and friendly. I always wait for the day's specials. This visit I ordered a smoked onion and bacon pizza which was wonderful. The pizza dough was especially active so it was fun to watch it bake in the fired pizza oven. My husband ordered the hand-made ravioli. I got a bite, it too was sooo good!

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  4. Bruce

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing fresh food. Every single dish was perfect.

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  5. PaulH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Bartender needs to compose himself. Hostess did not confirm our reservations but rather just walked away. Which means greeting was subpar.

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  6. TDVG

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We enjoy very much coming here and have a good time with fiends and family.

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  7. GregoryC

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Fun place but noisy on a Friday night! Great bar. Dinner was good but a few misses. I had “rack of lamb” for $39. Four thin overcooked lamb chops. Wife had pasta. Good. Pizza looked good also. Great server (Ally). Host was also nice. Good desert (hand pie). Ice cream scoop ($4) a must. Too dry otherwise. Parking is challenging. Reservations a must on weekends. Would not order the lamb.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, atmosphere, service was terrific, we will definitely be coming back!

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  9. DarenH

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Primo. We aren’t big meal eaters so combined several appetizers and salads to share and enjoyed everyone of them.

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  10. Loulou

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    A nice neighborhood restaurant. Menu is good and varied and offers a lot. Waitstaff efficient but indifferent. Food quality good but not always prepared well, one starter was burned. One out of three entrees delicious. Others marginal….not a lot of flavor nor pared with accompaniments that added much to the dish. Would recommend with several caveats.

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  11. RaeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their seasonal seafood (porcini crusted halibut) was delicious, as well as their house cocktails. We also ordered the burrata caprese as an appetizer and the coconut cake for dessert which were outstanding. Overall fantastic service, ambience, menu and food.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service is fantastic. Cocktails are on point also.

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  13. CaronH

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Eaten here before, this time wasn’t good. Tagliatelle with Pork Ragu was over cooked with no sauce just anemic looking pork with no taste. Thought it was with red sauce, should’ve asked.

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  14. Melsitz

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Mussels were amazing, pork chop was perfect, pork ragu needed more flavor, pesto pizza wonderful.

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  15. lolavavoom

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    As always, excellent food, lovely ambience and great service.

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  16. Aubrey

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always! Took a friend from out of town and he loved it!

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  17. Deke

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a small business dinner - six guests - at Primo Grill and really enjoyed our evening. The cocktail menu was inventive, as were the appetizer and main course options. Great NW fish options on the menu, including the mussels, along with staples like salmon and halibut. I had a really tender and tasty pork chop - highly recommend! Great service - there when we needed it, not hovering over our conversations. I will go to Primo Grill again!

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  18. Sara

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Primo is our first choice for special occasions. While it isn't white table cloth fancy, the food and cocktails are top notch quality and the service is too. And even on Mondays when Charlie is not in the kitchen, they are consistent. Thanks for a great meal!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always! This is our go to restaurant in Tacoma.

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  20. Trace

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and our server was really nice and helpful with suggestions. Cocktails were so good we just kept ordering them instead of our usual bottle of wine with dinner. Dinner was amazing- we had the fungi pizza for an appetizer,-so yummy! Then the pork chop and the tagliatelle with ragu-both incredible. Can't wait to go back!

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  21. dance

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    never disappoints "they" require me to write more.

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  22. WillB

    Seattle

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Great menu with delicious food. Great wine list too!

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  23. JohnN

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Expensive and very limited menu, and very noisy. But the food and service are wonderful.

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  24. Chili2004

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always , food was so good ! Had a pre birthday dinner there and as always the experience was great. They honored a special request for our 5 yr old that they did on the fly and it was truly one of the best dishes of the night. The hosts were gracious with our group even when we we overstayed a little . Thank you 🙂.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of Tacoma’s finest restaurants. Excellent food and service with a frequently updated menu.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere. One of our favorite restaurants!

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  27. JH98118

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, from starter through dessert. Our waitress was very attentive and accommodating. Great ambiance!

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  28. BenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Charlie has been a Pacific Northwest treasure for years. Primo Grill will not disappoint. Best described as casual elegance, the food is on par with the best the PNW has to offer!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me Mcchanney was great as well as your host Eden and the chefs. Great experience on our 40th anniversary.

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  30. DickM

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The dinner specials —- sockeye salmon and scallops —- were great. Also the rack of lamb was superb

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  31. MichelleS

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, service….all amazing! Love this place.

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  32. NAJS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining here. We had a reservation for 6pm and were seated right away. Friendly, warm host and servers and food was creative, fresh and savory. We want to go back next week and try the other items on the menu soon.

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  33. sandra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food always fresh and delicious and wait staff so attentive. A favorite!

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  34. JuliaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The sea bass was perfectly cooked, and I (someone who doesn't usually like Brussel sprouts) really enjoyed the fried Brussel sprouts with bacon. They also pour great drinks and the service was great. I never felt ignored, nor did I feel micromanaged during my dining experience. Highly recommend this to any of my friends.

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  35. ChrisD

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Love this restaurant but the service tonight was very slow. Cauliflower dish big winner,

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  36. LindaC

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was attentive but not intrusive. Food was divine. Spritzer drink was very refreshing. We enjoyed ourselves. Will go back.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and was expecting to have a great choice of steaks but saw only one choice. But after choosing something else we were so happy!!! The pork chop was to die for and I now want to learn how to make pasta. The pork ragu was fabulous and can’t wait to come back!! P.S. the coconut cake was super yummy.

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  38. LisaQ

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Good food and a nice drink menu. Never fails to be a hit.

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  40. MichaelO

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie and Jackie and all their staff are the best you could want. The swordfish was excellent.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Primo Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 1535 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 24 times today
Google Map for Primo Grill

2701 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oakes
  • Neighborhood
    Tacoma
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • Executive chef
    Charlie McManus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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