Pimienta | Bistro and Bar

34029 Hoyt Rd SW, Federal Way
(253) 838-2398

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We have eaten here many times and enjoyed it, but honestly this time they let me down a bit. We had a party of 6 and everyone got their entree at the same time except me, i had to wait nearly 10 minutes...I told everyone to start without me. I ordered a side of coconut couscous, which came...but it was extremely spicy and I couldn't eat it. (No mention of spice in the menu ) and I had to wait to send it back until my entree finally arrived. It was just really disappointing...
Best steak I’ve had in the area- it far exceeded the steak houses of Tacoma such as El Gaucho and Stanley & Seaforts, but while you do get outstanding food, you do also have to compromise on being in a strip mall facing a car wash. We went on a Friday evening and it was very quiet and empty inside. I’m looking forward to going back and hopefully trying the lamb, which they were out of.
Pimienta is an unexpected gem. From the moment you step inside, you’re warmly welcomed by staff who make you feel like your visit genuinely matters. The hospitality, attention to detail, and overall ambiance feel like something you’d expect at a high-end restaurant in New York, Paris, or Bellevue—not in a modest space tucked away in Federal Way.

Chef Blanca has created something truly special. The menu is elegant yet approachable, offering a thoughtful...

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