20 Best American Restaurants in Gig Harbor

“We wanted to find somewhere that was on the waterfront preferably around some boats with some decent food that we could have a light lunch. My brother knew about this place and we went there and I had to say that first off the scenery is absolutely wonderful. The service was very good and the food was really delicious. We had steamed clams and fried calamari and smoked salmon bruschetta with avocado. Everything was delicious and absolutely wonderful“

“Steak over fries was ridiculously good, and now I'm hooked! Only go there if you want every other fries experience to be mediocre afterward. Almost licked the plate.“

“Really nice patio seating now also on the east side during the hot afternoons on lounging patio furniture!“

“my husband and I will go there about few times a year. this was my father in laws favorite place to eat every Wednesday with his brother for many yrs. Yesterday(July 21st) we ate there at approximately 7pm. very nice waiter we had. my husband ordered a Chicken Fried Steak breakfast. he indicated that that meat was very tough and rubbery. I tasted it and totally agreed with him. but that won't stop us from going there again. we did show up on July 16th(Sunday). had no idea you closed up so early(it was about 6pm)“

“Excellent dinner beautiful presented and cooked to perfection. We will be returning very soon.“

“Absolutely delicious!!! I had halibut with peach sauce, wild rice and arugula. Out of this world. I'm going back. Barry Doll had the duck. He loved it, but it's going off the menu. The menu rotates so you have to go often. We had the goat cheese appetizer. Perfection. The cheesecake with lemon for dessert. This is a great place to check out. We will be going back more often. Executive chef, Mike, has turned this place around. Such attentive staff that were working hard to help us enjoy our evening. Outdoor seating. Waterfront view. Must try...“

“The Greenhouse is by far our favorite restaurant. Always excellent food and exceptional service in a setting that just makes us feel special. Today we had another wonderful family birthday lunch. So grateful to the staff who make our celebrations so special.“

“Nitty gritty, laid back, red neck pub! Food is great! Order a beer and enjoy it, I love it, the food, service and atmosphere!“

“Great breakfast and cinnamon rolls.“

“We love their food and are very happy Carlene and Richard found the Trolley. Give them a try you will not be disappointed.“

“We attended a crushed glass art event at this place. You can bring in your own food.They do not serve anything. Cider was excellent. Staff did not appear to be over my friendly and welcoming. Lots of activities like pinball. Chairs are not comfortable and not handicapped user friendly.“

“Great service - University Place Applebee’s!“

“Best Burgers ever!!!! I also had a Stout Milkshake 😍😍😍 So happy to find this place ❤️❤️❤️“

“great food and drinks. tonya is an awesome server!“

“We had a date night here and were absolutely impressed. The Beecher’s grilled cheese and butternut squash soup was a stand out. Both of our pasta entrees were phenomenal as well. The star of the show, though, was our dessert, which was a deconstructed PB&J. I don’t think I’ve ever had something that had such a wide variety of complementary textures. It was amazing and flavorful.“

“Absolutely LOVEthis place. Family owned, always busy, quick to serve! The food is ALWAYS so good and the milkshakes are perfect. 100 percent recommend.“

“Always a wonderful place to visit, we love the waffle tots with added pulled pork! The Dangerous Dave and Sunset are both delicious and our regular drinks. The staff is always amazing. I have to give a special shout-out to Quinn, we had boxed up our food, but forgot it on the table when we left. He managed to run out and find us in our car before we pulled away. You can't get that just anywhere! We will be back for many more visits!“

“Hy lu Hee Hee ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hy Lu Hee Hee means “Good Times and Lots of Laughter.” The Hy lu Hee Hee is a Gig Harbor, WA local’s hang-out that got it start as a Tavern in 1935. In 1958, the State condemned the tavern building and asked that the business vacate the premises, so they could build a new highway to Purdy. The business was rebuilt in 1983, in a new location, by new owners, which is where it has remained ever since. I have been visiting Gig Harbor since 1990, but my first visit to the Hy Lu Hee Hee wasnt until 5/19/23, which was a Friday. Although I arrived before 9 PM, the music was LOUD! I’ve decided to do a sound check via the app SoundPrint. It averaged 83 dB and got as high as 88 dB, which is considered Very Loud. That would’ve been acceptable if I had signed up to see a live band, but it wasn’t. It was bad pre-recorded music, being played over blown speakers.  I had to shout out my order. Everyone around me was shouting too. My server told me this is the norm after 9 PM. Unless you’re already deaf, or enjoy the thought of shouting at your dining companions, I recommend you visit the Hy Lu Hee Hee earlier in the day.  I ordered one of the five house favorites on the menu, Fish + Chips ($17) - Breaded and Seasoned Wild Alaskan True Cod with Fries, House Slaw + Tartar Sauce. Compared to all the fish and chips I’ve eaten in Washington state, it was pretty standard fare. It was a generous portion of fries, and I liked the housemade tartar sauce. The coleslaw had decent flavor, but it obviously been made sometime ago and was swimming in liquid. Personally, I prefer Tides Tavern, which is another Gig Harbor local’s hang out, but I’ll be back at some point to visit the Hy lu Hee Hee. Next time, I’ll just make sure to do it earlier in the day. * I would like to share some photos of my dining experience, including a picture of my fish and chips, but that option is disabled on this page. “

“great food service coffee“

“had a blast at Halftime. try the fried mushrooms... they are some of the best I've had.“