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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

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Over The Moon Cafe

4.9

4.9 (2527)

$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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SarahB

Dined 2 days ago

We celebrated my birthday here and loved it so much we reserved a night in December to come again. We ordered the ribeye and duck. This little alley restaurant is such a gem, they had romantic music playing, a book of poetry on our table, a red rose for my bday, and a box of love notes from past diners. It was dreamy and relaxing. Thank you OMC!

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Marzano Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (660)

$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.

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Gail

Dined 3 days ago

The staff are so helpful and accommodating to your every need! It's highlighted by their creative, delicious and beautifully prepared meals! I've been a happy, satisfied guest since Marzano's first began, and I have always left a Happy Patron!

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Black Angus Steakhouse - Puyallup

4.7

4.7 (2439)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Puyallup

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

It was marvelous and worth the money! There was no wait and servers were very attentive.

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Anthony's - Gig Harbor

4.7

4.7 (1844)

$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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Greg

Dined 3 days ago

Restaurant is awesome 👏🏻 Great location, awesome service ( Chris was great!) and food incredible 😋 Manager checked on us during meal Will be back 😇

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Seafood Fettuccine

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Pimienta Bistro and Bar

4.7

4.7 (508)

$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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Shane

Dined 1 day ago

Truly one of my favorite places. Great food from a fabulous chef and the drinks are top notch.

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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..

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Toscanos Italian Grill

4.6

4.6 (468)

$30 and under

Italian

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Toscanos Italian Grill, located in Puyallup, Washington, is an Italian casual dining restaurant serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, fine wines and aged steaks. The soft lights in the dining room along with the warm wood create a cozy atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine with a meal prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients available at Toscanos Italian Grill.

Start out your meal with one of the restaurant’s many appetizers such as the crab and artichoke dip. In addition to an extensive dinner menu featuring perfectly cooked aged steaks, Toscanos Italian Grill serves happy hour seven days a week from 3p to 5p. The restaurant also offers catering, to go regular menu, curbside family sized meals, and to go wine and cocktails. Order our menu for take out at https://www.toasttab.com/toscanos-italian-grill

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Jennifervip

Dined 1 day ago

PERFECT!!! Great meal great service great everything I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone

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Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (821)

$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/
Select 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.

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Shinetra

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Went for brunch and many options to choose from. I must say the lemon ricotta pancakes are a must! I look forward to coming back!

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Amor Wine + Tapas

4.5

4.5 (223)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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.

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Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Friends recommended Amor to us after enjoying a meal there. My partner is Spanish and rarely encounters Spanish-style dining in the Puget Sound area that holds a candle to either her homecooking or restaurants in Spain. She was skeptical before we started our meal that she would find Amor's offerings to be any different. We ordered the "complete tapas" selection and found it to be excellent. We began with gazpacho, almonds and olives. All of it was excellent! Each course that followed was incredibly well done, seasoned perfectly and very flavorful. We had potatoes, shrimp, mushrooms, sardines and several other courses. We accompanied our meal with a Spanish and a French wine flight. The wines were excellent and accompanied the tapas very nicely. Noel was our waitress and monitored our progress through our various plates, bringing a new selection as we finished the previous selection. Amor captured the Spanish dining experience for us. Our biggest surprise was that on a Thursday night, there were not that many customers. This restaurant deserves a bigger crowd.

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Stanley & Seafort's

4.3

4.3 (5931)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

A Tacoma landmark with panoramic views overlooking downtown and the busy Commencement Bay harbor. Enjoy dinner, weekend brunch, or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm, inviting and spacious dining room. Join our longtime friends and frequent visitors who have enjoyed many fond memories over the years as our guests.

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Evanvip

Dined 5 days ago

Awesome service, view, and amazing menu! Shout out to mah girl Audrey!

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