Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Tacoma? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Duke's Seafood - Tacoma

4.8

4.8 (3662)

$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.

Top review

ErikVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful outdoor dining! Excellent food and service!

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Popular dish

Incline Marionberry Cider

Popular dish

"I Want You So Bad" Marionberry Pie

Experience

Happy Hour at Duke's Seafood - Tacoma

The Windmill Bistro

4.8

4.8 (794)

$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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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

I always love the service and the food!! The pear fennel salad was amazing!

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Popular dish

Crab Cake

WOVEN Seafood & Chophouse by Roy Yamaguchi

4.6

4.6 (838)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Tacoma’s newest waterfront restaurant, Woven Seafood & Chophouse, is a Roy Yamaguchi concept owned by The Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Woven celebrates a rich fusion of culinary traditions, honoring Yamaguchi’s Japanese heritage and pioneering Hawaii regional cuisine, along with the traditions of the Puyallup Tribe and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest.

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Michele

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service by Michael N and team, beautiful and delicious food, and the outdoor deck was delightful! We also greatly appreciated them celebrating our anniversary with us with a beautiful little dessert and champagne!

WildFin American Grill-Tacoma

4.5

4.5 (1851)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

"THE CATCH OF THE NORTHWEST” WildFin American Grill is your neighborhood restaurant, casual, affordable with a comfortable sense of style. WildFin is the place where friends and family gather to eat, drink and share life’s occasions. A safe adventure, a warm haven on a cool Northwest day. WildFin’s menu selections feature the finest the region has to offer, from Northwest meats, fresh fish, seafood, and produce. Our beverage selections include the best of the Northwest beers and wines, along with WildFin classic cocktails. At WildFin we are committed to delivering outstanding hand crafted food and beverage that will always exceed your expectations. WildFin’s service will accommodate your every need, whether it is a quick lunch, a casual dinner or a gathering with old friends.

WildFin validates for 2 Hours of Parking! Just take a picture of your license plate and the Hosts will help you validate when you arrive.

Please call for reservations for parties of 7 or more.

Top review

Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

The food was really delicious & the service great - our only complaint was that they put us in a corner by the kitchen and it was warm there.

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Popular dish

All In Fish and Chips

Popular dish

Seared Ahi Salad

Tokyo Japanese Steak House

4.5

4.5 (485)

$31 to $50

Hibachi

Federal Way

About the restaurant

Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki table side grilling at Tokyo Steak House. This artistic and entertaining style of cooking is a favorite to the thousands of guests we have served since 1998 at our Federal Way restaurant. Fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.

Tokyo Steak House guests dine grill side experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.

At Tokyo Steak House we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

This was our first time at this restaurant. We have been to Mizu and a few other similar restaurants, but this is our favorite. The food was excellent. The seafood and steak were fresh and cooked perfectly. Everyone had a great time and a great meal. Our bill for 4 came to $200 before tip, but we all went home with leftovers, so it was worth it for a ton of great food.

The Melting Pot - Tacoma

4.3

4.3 (2844)

$50 and over

Fondue

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown Tacoma, The Melting Pot provides a unique, interactive dining experience in a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. Stop into our gourmet fondue restaurant after a concert at The Tacoma Dome, a visit to The Tacoma Art Museum to see the Dale Chihuly Museum of Glass, or a family outing at the Point Defiance Zoo. Choose from 1, 2, 3, or more courses, including savory cheeses prepared tableside, fresh salads with house-made dressings, tempting meats and seafood, and of course, creamy chocolate fondue served with an array of delicious dippers. Complement your selections with a specialty cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine from our extensive wine list. No matter what menu items you choose, or how many courses you order, we encourage you to savor every moment.

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James

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great friendly service. Awesome customer experience

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Popular dish

Sparkling Chocolate Fondue

Popular dish

Chocolate Milk

Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen

4.3

4.3 (965)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique experience with an amazing view:

Breakfast - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00am to 11:00am/
Lunch - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00am to 3:00pm/
Brunch - Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2:00pm/
Dinner - Daily from 4:00pm to 10:00pm/
Happy Hour - Daily 3:00pm to 5:00pm/
New Late-Night Menu - Available 10:00pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday/

We offer complimentary Valet service for guests dining at Copper & Salt. We do not validate parking outside of our Valet service.

Top review

Ella

Dined 4 days ago

It was amazing, we had such a beautiful table and an amazing server

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4.2

4.2 (278)

$30 and under

Spanish

Tacoma

About the restaurant

At Amor we are building a vibrant fare with Northwest ingredients but using the traditions of the great cuisine countries of the world: Spain, Italy, France, Morocco and more. We want you to experiment and try our tapas as part of your dining experience. Please order and entrée if you would like, but indulge in the tapas and the experience.

The small plates will be delivered are so much fun.

Please also spoil yourself with the ample purveyed wines from around the world. Our food is meant to be eaten with wine so also see our pairings. Warm yourself through our beautifully appointed dining room while you share the love of each other and your friends.

Top review

Rachel

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Amazing evening! We had a large group and the staff were incredibly accommodating. The food, drinks and entertainment were awesome. Try all the tapas. The belly dancing was incredible! We will definitely be back.

The Powder Room Champagne Bar

4.1

4.1 (20)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Powder Room, where swankiness meets fun and bubbles flow freely! As two enterprising women and avid bubble enthusiasts, we saw a void in our area for a place that encompassed everything we craved—a meeting space, a refreshing oasis, a haven for celebrations or forgetfulness of worries. Thus, the Powder Room was born.

Our journey has been a long time in the making, fueled by years of conversations and dreams. As single moms, business owners, and lifelong residents of Tacoma, we found solace in our shared love for travel, good times, and of course, champagne. With the support and excitement of our daughters and "adopted daughters," the Powder Room has become a space where connection is celebrated and joyful indulgence is encouraged.

Join us on this extraordinary adventure as we create a haven for all things fabulous like the newest champagne trends, champagne gift ideas, or champagne cocktail recipes at the Powder Room!

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Andrea

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Super cute bar. Loved the service and vibe. Delicious food qnd drinks. The staff was super friendly! Definitely will be bringing more friends to check it out.

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Experience

1/2 Price Bottles Every Wednesday!

McMenamins Elks Temple

4.0

4 (1826)

$30 and under

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

McMenamins Elks Temple Pub serves classic Northwest fare in a room with a view. You can’t help but gaze through the soaring windows toward Foss Waterway, but be sure to look up, too, for a fantastic display of chandeliers. From early breakfasts to late night cocktails, the pub is open to all ages serving breakfast classics like benedicts and omelets, and for dinner, elevated burgers and pizzas with an ever-changing seasonal menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Top review

Jason

Dined 6 days ago

McMenamins Elks Temple offers a truly memorable experience with its stunning atmosphere, great value, and high-quality food. The unique setting and service made for a wonderful evening, and the pricing felt fair for such a well-loved spot. That said, while everything we ordered was tasty, the menu itself leans heavily toward casual, bar-style fare—lots of fried items and basic burgers. For a venue that often requires reservations and carries a sense of occasion, it would be nice to see a few more elevated or mature dining options added to the mix.

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Popular dish

Bacon Cheeseburger

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