50 Best American Restaurants near University Place

“I really love the food here! Every time I've come the food and service have been excellent!“

“Food was decent, my drink was good and strong, staff was great. Theres lots of parking, mainly in a lot across the street. People take their kerokee very seriously here and it was a lot of fun watching everyone just enjoy and support all the people who sang. Ill definitely be back. I might even sing next time! Lol“

“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!“

“The bartender Madeline was my server and she was INCREDIBLE! She was very attentive and made sure I was taken care of. I didn’t like my first drink and she gave amazing suggestions for a second one and comped the first. Amazing view all around and the pasta was awesome.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This is a great diner always treated like I am family. Love shelly. Five stars“

“While visiting Crystal Mountain Resort (Our Guide Hailey) recommend this eatery.

Our server/bartender Abby was AWESOME!

We were able to sample a few beers each before ordering.
The recommended food and appetizers did not disappoint, and The Guinness was PERFECT!

When in Gig Harbor, we will DEFINITELY go back to see Abby at Tides Tavern.“

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

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

“Really cute little video game themed burger shop. I had the halal lamb burger and it was excellent. Really yummy fry sauce. This was our first time here so I talked with the guy behind to counter to learn what the best things were on the menu..“

“Best Milkshakes on Pacific Ave, really good prices. Been around for as long as I can remember. Always has a friendly, family, neighborhood vibe. Never a long wait. Can have really good breakfast meals all day long if u want. Family owned and cares about the community. Good place to bring the kids easy to find favorites for everyone. Definitely one of the good things about Spanaway.“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Our wait person, Shawna was great!“

“Absolutely delicious food, and great service!“

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

“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!“

“bangers and mash, schnitzel, huge salads“

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

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

“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!!!! “

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

“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.“

“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)“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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 👌“

“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.“

“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.“

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“They treat you like Family here!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very nice to have something of quality here on North Fort. The food truck that roams around is of even higher quality as well. I'll be coming here very frequently for food, all choices are great! This really beats waiting in line at the dfac, as it's super quick as well.The downside is that there's no hot meals here, it's all cold. That doesn't bother me though, since they offer fresh vegetables and fruits alongside the chilled items.All-in-all I'm glad this location is dependable and of higher quality than other locations.“

“Good food. Friendly employees.“

“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.“