50 Best American Restaurants in Tacoma

“I just wanted to acknowledge bartender Rebeka who always goes out of the way to be kind too everyone and always knows my drink. always flawless, gorgeous, and funny. Also the Lamb burger and ceaser combo is exceptional. Keep it up Coopers! Hiring manager my hats off for the service and food.“

“Party of 4 for my nephews birthday party. Zach was our server who had amazing presence and really knew what he was up to! Bravo to Zach. The new menu did not disappoint. 10 out of 10 - 100% recommend. We'll be back. Beignets for dessert - cherry on top of a lovely evening.“

“Southwest benedict is awesome! They also have great lunch.“

“Our wait person, Shawna was great!“

“This place is amazing!! Top notch service, amazing food and really nice wait staff totally competent and right on spot!“

“There's great bands, the most entertaining and fun events, delicious food, tasty drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere.“

“many years ago would go every day after work or should I say in my young years, Many beach derby Christmas parties Halloween parties so much fun with Dan Lean. thanks for the memories!“

“food is so delicious hi Kevin how's your Mom doing“

“Absolutely delicious food, and great service!“

“best pizza in Tacoma hands down awesome atmosphere and stiff drinks“

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

“Love having a local place to enjoy some good food and fun atmosphere. I've been coming here for years. Can still get food that was on menu years ago. Love Mom's mess for breakfast. Looking forward to spending many more days here and enjoying good food.“

“The food was very tasty in a clean non pretentious atmosphere. I would definitely go there again“

“Ordered the Tower Platter and it was excellent - everything was fried so perfectly and was delicious. Was enjoyed by all in our group even the baby. Can't go wrong with ordering food from the restaurant.“

“bangers and mash, schnitzel, huge salads“

“Celebrated a birthday date night and first time dining here. Great ambiance with fantastic service. (Thank you Jordan). We called ahead and made reservations. The table was decorated with a long stemmed red rose and a birthday card. Our meal was so delicious! Cocktails, starters, dinner and dessert were pure perfection! Thank you chef(s). That was hands down, one of the best meals we have ever had! We are already mapping out what we are ordering on our next time here! Oh and the box of letters from other patrons at each table…🥹 so precious! THANK YOU!!“

“Great place to meet friends, listen to a fun band every Saturday and grab a meal. They have a new Chef and Bobby is THE BOMB!! I highly recommend this place. The staff is so friendly, too!“

“This place is AMAZING! The food is SOOO darn good, every single time. The staff is great, atmosphere is great. Cannot recommend this place ENOUGH!“

“Modern design, small town diner vibe. Friends and I stopped by for desert, and both the Lava Cake and Pineapple Upside-down were life altering delights of immense taste bud, interconnected neurological pleasure.Food is food, some is great, others not so much. This? Pure pleasure starting from atop your tongue, flowing through your esophagus, and into your soul. Definitely recommend stopping! Im sure the food was just as good!“

“Great food! Went for a Birthday dinner :) first time there. Food was amazing, will go again & eat outside when it’s warmer.“

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“They treat you like Family here!“

“We came to Dirty Oscars for a change of scenery. We live in Puyallup. Food was ok. We got dbl bloody Mary’s, the traditional eggs beni and the elk hash. Hollandaise was good and the elk, sadly was not very flavorful. The thing that sucked and pretty much ruined the meal was when we go the check we were basically charged for 2 bloodys each! $28 for a dbl Bloody Mary. Doesn’t make sense when a shot of vodka is just $8! Asked manager and her response was “I don’t make up the prices. This is ridiculous!” We won’t be back.“

“Our server Gaby M. Was just amazing, friendly, attentive, and had good suggestions for us.

Gaby is an incredibly hard worker, keeps her area very clean which shows pride in her work, you do y see a lot of that anymore.

Our dinner vas very good and we will definitely be back!“

“Good food. Friendly employees.“

“WOW! (Best choice for a late breakfast) Welcoming prompt greetings. Staff seamlessly took care of all of our needs! Thank you Chris, Courtney, John, The owner Franco, Bonnie, Angie...this was my first dinning experience here, after hearing so many positive mentions. I must say that I had such lovely time! I look forward to my next visit- complete with outstanding customer service, cleanliness, quality portions... An atmosphere most charming.... 😋“

“Wait staff was very friendly and prompt. Food came out promptly had the whiskey cream sauce poutine highly recommend the daily special was half a rack of ribs. Dry rub. Ribs were very tasty slightly dry but very much edible and delicious. Coleslaw was a pleasant surprise, having the pineapple in it beans were on point. I personally was not a fan of the dessert. I had the cream puff pecan ice cream dessert it was prepared. Well, it looked good. It was personal preference not liking it. It was taken off of my bill not at my request. I would return and highly recommend anybody looking for a good place to Have an enjoyable meal with good service to try steel Creek.“

“Hosted a great business dinner at BITE and Terry, Cristy, and the entire team KILLED it! Made everyone in our party feel at home and provided excellent service. The food was outstanding but reasonably priced. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the steak. I didn’t snap any pics of the food, but I stopped in the next night for a yummy carrot cake dessert (pic below). Highly recommend! Beautiful
environment.“

“New Menu options are amazing. We tried a regular & gluten free cauliflower crusts. Both were excellent. Loved the choices or you can create your own pizza. We've recently tried barbicoa tacos and they are better than any we've had at area Mexican restaurants. Way to go RAM at trying new things! Service is always excellent. We love Amy!! She's the best.“

“The staff seemed friendly enough, the wait for the food was over a half hour long, even though it seemed a few tables stayed open. The food was good enough and had sizable portions but was definitely on the pricey side.“

“Just went there for the first time and we were super impressed with how fast our food came out! I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was hands down the best breakfast burrito I have ever had, normally places have way too much eggs in them but not here! Perfect! Great coffee too. Our waitress was super kind and cool as well!

We will definitely be coming back.

Edit: I forgot to mention, bring cash to pay and your meal will be cheaper!“

“This is a gem of a restaurant! It's unique and fun to eat breakfast or lunch. We ate there today, and were very pleased with the food and the service!! I love everything about Little Jerry's, and recommend it highly!“

“The Hob Nob has a very nice variety of food choices to pick from, the bar has a diverse variety of choices as well, with great people to serve you, the atmosphere there is always good.“

“We went to the Original Pancake House for my birthday and were very pleased with our meals. I got the Dutch Babies with a side of crispy bacon and the hubby got the Chicken Fried Steak. Both were terrific. I even got a little strawberry-filled crepe with a birthday candle. Highly recommend!“

“Great place to bowl! I’ve been coming here my entire life!“

“The BEST food in Washington. Honestly was not expecting it to be as good as it was, if I didn't currently live across the country from them I would be there for all my meals!“

“The food is great, burger tasted like it was grilled in my backyard, really big too. Fries were really food as well. Service was great and quick, lady up front was informational. Their taste in music is great too, lol. Mix of rock. I'd definitely come back to try other options.“

“I took my wife to hops and drops for a surprise birthday party and the service was the best I have ever had! I would like to thank ALL the staff that made her day so special, and a special thanks to our server Amanda!!! absolutely amazing people, drinks and food!! Highly recommend“

“Stopped by Top of Tacoma for dinner and had a really good time. The place has that classic Tacoma neighborhood bar feel—nothing fancy, just a comfortable spot with good people and good food. I ordered the tacos and some cheesy bread, and both were great. The portions were solid, and everything came out fresh. The staff were friendly and checked in on us without being overbearing. It was busy but still felt relaxed. The happy hour deals are definitely worth checking out too. Overall, it's the kind of place that's easy to come back to. Good food, fair prices, and a laid-back atmosphere that feels very Tacoma.“

“We were greeted and seated with no reservation. Service and food were impeccable. SJ“

“I came in to purchase a sandwich and was specifically looking for one I previously enjoyed at the Puyallup location. Upon reviewing the menu, I noticed that the sandwich was not available at this location. I spoke with the owner, who kindly explained that they only offer the sandwiches listed on their current menu.

As I do not eat pork, I typically order a turkey sandwich. The turkey sandwich I received was very good, and I truly enjoyed it. I would recommend this place to friends and family. Although I was not aware that this location has a different menu than the Puyallup location, the owner was very kind and made sure we were well accommodated. I truly appreciated the great service and hospitality. The prices were good and nothing was too expensive. I love that I’m definitely going back soon.“

“I finally made it to Spanky's. I had a Bleu cheese double burger. It was the best burger I've had in awhile. The staff was polite and friendly. I will be back Thank You.“

“the service an food {says the cook}“

“I had a great night at Hank’s enjoying the tasty French dip and fresh dinner salad. The roast was heated on the grill with very little fat on the slices. The bread was toasted; crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.“

“Honestly. I am shocked about how good this bar food is, and how friendly the staff is here. I typically dine or drink at upscale places, but everything here is made fresh, and it's pretty effing cheap. The drinks are great, they have a ton of regulars, and yea the crowd at night can be a little rough, but everyone respects. Day time drinking here is great as well! Been coming here the past month, never had an issue. Great pool table too! Music can be too loud at times though, which can be hard to have a conversation.“

“Good times Good times good times good times“

“This was my first time going to the loose wheel. The atmosphere is perfect with the pool tables in the background. The food was excellent and in large portions. And the service by Ashley B was outstanding! Will recommend all my friends and will definitely be back.“

“Food isn't bad. Best deep fried mushrooms in town. Beer selection could be better. Daily specials. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Has pull tabs.“

“Great golf tournament!!!!“