Harbor Lights Tacoma

Name: Harbor Lights Tacoma
Address: 2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA, United States, 98402
Telephone: (253) 752-8600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1836)

$30 and under

Seafood

2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Harbor Lights! For over 50 years we have been a staple in the Tacoma community. A rustic atmosphere that sits on the shore of Commencement Bay with scenic views providing the quintessential Northwest dining experience. Harbor Lights joined the Anthony's family on April 29th, 2000 after being the dream of Anton Barcott, an immigrant from Yugoslavia. On January 26, 1959 Anton opened Harbor Lights among the lumber mills and shipyards along the waterfront. We are well known for serving large portions of seafood such as the two pound bucket of steamed clams and have a loyal following of wonderful guests!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(253) 752-8600
Website
https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/harbor-lights/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Wilkes
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Neighborhood
Tacoma
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,836 people are saying

Harbor Lights Tacoma reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tacoma
Great for scenic views
Tacoma
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Harbor Lights Tacoma offers "excellent food" and "great service" with "beautiful views" of the waterfront. Renowned for its seafood, such as the "grilled halibut and crab," the restaurant consistently delivers "delicious fresh food." While the ambiance is "timeless," it's recommended to visit during non-peak hours to enjoy a quieter dining experience.

1,836 Reviews

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Bill
Portland / Oregon7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant place to enjoy a meal - we were there for lunch.
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Danny VIP
Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view and excellent fish and chips. The strawberry shortcake was amazing. One of our favorites on the Tacoma waterfront.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded 1 day ago
Dear Danny, Thank you for the high rating. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the fish n chips and strawberry shortcake. FYI, berries and peaches are coming down the stretch and they are just as incredible. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you, -Andy
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Sue VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington49 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have been dining at Harbor Lights for decades. The food is amazing, although my absolute favorite item, the seared crab which comes out of the shell and ready to eat, is pretty expensive. The views from our window seat were both soothing and amusing...we enjoyed watching a group of scuba divers make their way into the bay.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on June 6, 2025
We are delighted to hear you've been dining with us for decades. And are thrilled to hear you loved the seared crab and the gorgeous views! Thank you for dining with us. -Megan
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les
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great, we had fish and chips. Our martinis were perfect. The staff was very accommodating with seating. It was a very busy evening, but the service was still great.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on June 4, 2025
We are delighted to hear your fish and chips, martinis and service exceeded expectations. Thank you for acknowledging our staff's dedication during the busy evening. -Megan
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Latisha
Denver / Colorado10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious as always! The grilled Halibut and Crab just melts in your mouth.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on June 4, 2025
We are delighted to hear our grilled Halibut and Crab dishes exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your continued support of Harbor Lights! -Megan
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Brett
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was very good, food was enjoyable but a little more expensive than in the past but the noise level was quite high .
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on June 4, 2025
We are delighted to hear about your positive service experience. Thank you for your feedback regarding pricing and noise levels, we value your input and will look into what we can do. -Megan
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Roy
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent along with the service and a nice view of water..love Anthony's Harbor Lights!
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on May 24, 2025
Dear Roy, Thank you for the high rating. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the service and the view. We look forward to seeing you again soon. -Andy
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Lisa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyable! I was in Tacoma for an event later in the day and decided to enjoy a late lunch. Good move to go during non-peak hours when it was slow. I had the Dungeness crab sandwich, which was excellent. The clam chowder was also very good; the server asked if I had tried it before, which I had not, and informed me that it is made differently than many places with a non-dairy base. It was uniquely delicious. Beautiful waterfront setting. I look forward to returning!
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on May 21, 2025
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our Dungeness crab sandwich and clam chowder! Your appreciation for our waterfront setting and the dining experience means a lot. We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Megan
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Corey
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very Nice. I got home about two hours ago, so I've had time to reflect. The aromas coming out of the kitchen by the waiting area set the sensors on alert—and rightly so! I ordered two entrees just for me; my wife got hers: a shrimp cocktail bowl and fried calamari. Nothing is ever perfect, but they are knocking on the door. I'll remember that name as well. I won't say until I see you again. fantastic evening.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on May 19, 2025
Dear Corey, We are glad that you enjoyed the aromas and your dinner. Thank you for the high rating. We look forward to seeing you soon. -Andy
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Lisa
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great setting on the Tacoma waterfront with beautiful views. We were seated promptly and had good service throughout our meal, although our beverages were never refilled. Loved the warm bread with butter that was served prior to our meal. Our entrees were very good, with my only complaint being that I felt like my entree (halibut with rhubarb sauce) was not that large in size given its $47 price, and the small smear of rhubarb sauce was fairly insignificant -- still tasty, just not plentiful. My husband's meal (cioppino and salad) was a large quantity of food and much more reasonably priced.
Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on May 21, 2025
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our waterfront views and service. Thank you for the detailed feedback about portion sizes and pricing - we value this input for continued improvement. -Megan
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FAQs

Harbor Lights Tacoma offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 752-8600.

Harbor Lights Tacoma is rated 4.7 stars by 1836 OpenTable diners.

Harbor Lights Tacoma does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tacoma
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Wilkes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/harbor-lights/
Phone number
(253) 752-8600

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Harbor Lights Tacoma

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