50 Best American Restaurants near University Place

“Strongly recommend Thirsty Hound Drinkery. The food is great. The beer is awesome and the owner Stevens and Zaneta are such a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend you visit this place.“

“Great local spot. The food is above expectations for a dive, kind staff, nice vibes, the best karaoke and the people who come here are a fun crowd. If you are new to the area or have never been, spend a nice night at the Station; you will enjoy yourself.“

“food was good they offer the fights for free although my tab tells another story but over a great fight night experience“

“We came to Applebee’s as a party of 12 to celebrate my son’s 20th birthday, and the experience was genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. The staff was accommodating and made sure we felt comfortable despite our large group size. We were seated promptly with no wait upon arrival, which was a pleasant surprise given how busy restaurants can be these days.

Service was attentive without being intrusive—our food came out quickly, and drink refills were timely and effortless. Even with small children in our group, the atmosphere was relaxed and engaging enough to keep them entertained. Prices were reasonable, especially considering how expensive dining out has become lately.

There was plenty of parking, which made logistics easy for everyone. The only minor disappointment was that they wouldn’t sing “Happy Birthday,” but they did bring out a complimentary dessert for my son, which was a thoughtful touch.

Overall, Applebee’s made our celebration smooth and enjoyable. We’d definitely return for another family gathering!“

“Beautiful place to have lunch at !! Right by d sea n a golf course adjacent to it, it was heavenly !!
I really loved d clam chowder here like never ever before n d cod n chips were amazing !!
N d Moscow mule was killer !!
The service was top notch, so friendly n welcoming, bang on time !!
5 stars fr u guys keep it up !!“

“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.“

“This restaurant has yummy food and the staff is really friendly 😄 I also loved the bear theme and the menu being newspaper 📰“

“Today was our first time in. Great inviting atmosphere and delicious food. we live about an hour and a half away but this will be the food stop any time we come to town.“

“AMAZING!!! 10/10 Would highly recommend! Hanna are server was excellent never missed a beat with any of our needs. We had the orange berry creamsicle drink, the Italian meat lovers pizza and the big ass burger. Everything was perfect with the pizza being our favorite crispy crust ohhwee gooey cheese it was everything you want a pizza to be! Personally love the fact the establishment is 21+ and plenty of outdoor dining. 1000000% we will be back.“

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

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

“Yummy food, huge portions, and amazing owners! The city of Fircrest is so lucky to have this restaurant.“

“The burgers here are quite good, and made with fresh ingredients. The counter person was incredibly polite and friendly. The restaurant was clean, except for a greasy sheen on things like the ketchup bottle and the bathroom doorknob. Overall, a tasty addition to the Lakewood Mall area“

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

“Best Breakfast around the local area hands down. The staff and customers are friendly. I often find myself in good conversations there with the locals. They do serve lunch that looks good but I'm stuck on eggs Benedict for now with home fries.“

“so dang good!!! amazing staff!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Ordered from Carr's for the first time today. Everything my family got was amazing! I had to call and let them know to kiss the chef for us because the food was prepared perfectly! I know where I'm going for my bday this year. Thank you for the amazing food!“

“We have loved this building for now four generations of our family coming here. The current proprietor makes delicious food and pours her heart and skills into every scratch recipe. Today, we were well taken care of as we celebrated my mom’s 75th birthday in their outdoor dining space. Everyone loved their food, enjoyed friendly & attentive service, and enjoyed many “memory lane” conversations about coming to The Bair (and Mom working part-time here back in the day). Nostalgic, special, fabulous food, and great people. Thank you to Sara and her fantastic team!“

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

“Our wait person, Shawna was great!“

“Absolutely amazing food, the sliders are always a good choice but so is just about anything on the menu!!“

“When I clean clients houses in that area I always stop here for lunch sandwiches are delicious and people are so nice!“

“Great food and service. Our waitress (Sabrina) was the best. The food is better than what you can get in Italy. A must go to.“

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

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

“Amazing food and staff! ☕️☕️“

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

“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!“

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

“We had the creamy chicken linguine and the salmon linguine, along with 2 types of pizza and drinks. This place was amazing. The food and drinks were soo good and piping hot and bursting with flavor!!! Staff was just the best ever. Good conversations with people who just stopped by to chat it up. The lake was mesmerizing and crispy clear. Couldn't have asked for a more relaxed, chill atmosphere. Went with 3 other family members and they also loved it!!!! “

“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!“

“Great service, phenomenal food, and it being an old horse drawn fire wagon fire station with all that history is amazing.“

“This is my aunts favorite location to visit. Now I know why. We have visited three times over the last few months, and the customer service is outstanding each time! Wish I had caught the servers' names because they were on point. Each time the manager visits the table, asking how our experience was.
Thank you for this location going above and beyond 👌“

“bangers and mash, schnitzel, huge salads“

“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)“

“this was my first visit here and was impressed. I like the idea of pouring your own glass. New and different. staff was super friendly. very clean atmosphere. You can tell they take pride in their venue.“

“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!“

“They have the BEST burgers and fries! Their fries are unique with a crunchy outer texture. Amazing shakes also. Quick, professional and friendly service. Seating inside their heated hip bus or at their outdoor picnic tables. Been going here for years. Been to many burger places throughout WA but, Lucky's is one of my all time go to favorites.“

“Every time we go we have THE BEST service, THE MOST delicious fresh food, and we ALWAYS get the donut holes - they are to die for! 🩷“

“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.... 😋“

“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.“

“Good food. Friendly employees.“

“They treat you like Family here!“

“During my stay at the Murano, I had the pleasure to experience both the breakfast and dinner menus at the Bite restaurant located on the 4th floor.When I first arrived, I met an associate for coffee and Deborah made us the Mocha and Latte, both were great. She mentioned the restaurant opened up for dinner and invited us back. KB was my dinner server, he was attentive and friendly. Mayra was my server for breakfast and she was incredible. There were also 2 other staff members who periodically check in, so no definitely no shortage of good service. I had the overnight oats, which was a balance of sweet, with a bit of nutrition. Although it is considered a “small” on the menu, I found it to be perfectly filling.Highly recommend giving this place a try. For the food, the ambiance, and the friendly staff. I will definitely be coming back.“