50 Best American Restaurants near University Place

“Best date night spot. Love the nachos. Wife likes the THD pomegranate tequila drink. Definitely a cozy and warming atmosphere. Will def be here again. Thank you Thirsty Hound!“

“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“

“Best Applebee's in the area. Desta is a great server that is very prompt and friendly. Everyone there including the manager was awesome and so nice. They treated me like a person that mattered even though I struggle in public due to my appearance.“

“Gorgeous location on Chambers Bay. Outside seating is generous. Service is excellent with helpful servers and staff especially Emma. I inadvertently left my wallet & phone in the restroom & returned immediately and found both in Emma’s care, can’t beat that!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I went in on Sunday May 31st. everything that evening, was a little off. I wasn't pleased. So I let the managers know that there team had fallen short. Of the Bears credos and Standards. This week the whole staff was working as a team producing quality food and a welcoming, atmosphere. for people to enjoy. Awesome JOB Lakewood Black Bear Team.“

“Great music, drinks and food! This is one of our favorite venues.“

“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!!“

“Our waiter Skyler(?) was excellent in suggesting options. The food was great (spiced Ahi Bowl, fish and chips) although the calamari appetizer was small and more tidbits than good sized pieces, the prices very reasonable and atmosphere unbeatable. Hopefully Anthony’s (the new corporate owners) leave them alone to operate to their true history!“

“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!“

“Cute and clean with amazing food!“

“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!“

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

“Such a great place to take the family! Variety of burgers all are super tasty especially the Marsala chicken sandwich and the shakes are great!! Love having a game system at the table to keep the kids entertained while we waited just a short time for the food! Great service, comfortable atmosphere and incredible food!“

“I understand the negative reviews. Political opinions should stay private. But a business is personal so ignore what offends you. I had a nice time. This is one of those places mindset and company matter more than the wow factor due to the atmosphere. I travel to many states and eat in many places, this was cozy, food was homie, coffee was great, server was kind, and the decorations of old cars are appreciated. A great spot for a quick bite on road trips.“

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

“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!“

“Just wanna say how good the service is everytime we have breakfast at Elmer's on Capitol Blvd. Rosemary is the only one that helps us out everytime and we love her a ton. Always our go to place for breakfast. Thank-you Rosemary for your 10 out 10 service.“

“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.“

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

“Absolutely delicious food, and great service!“

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Went to WildFin last night for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It was arguably the BEST service we’ve experienced at a restaurant! It was very busy, peak hours, with a Christmas boat parade on the water going on and our server, Kendra, was incredible! She was kind, personable, attentive, efficient, and knowledgeable on the menu. And that was just the cherry on top. The food was delicious, great portions, and left us feeling satisfied. Such a great experience! We’ll definitely be back.“

“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.“

“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.“

“A good, chill restaurant. The place was calm, not crowded, and had a good, “neighborly” vibe. The food wasn’t anything to write home about, but it wasn’t bad either; it was better than a joint like that needed to be. They seemed to be training a new employee, and he did great getting everything right. He double checked our orders and asked about things we’d already said…but again…neighborly vibes / slow pace, no pressure.“

“Our waitress Ona did such a fabulous job like we can’t even put into words how amazing and wonderful she was!! Her service is so beyond phenomenal that all waitresses service should be trained by her! She basically read our minds of what we needed on top of dealing with all tables and giving them amazing service. I was watching how she did it so smoothly but she’s just a diamond in the dozen! We did not need to ask her for anything that’s how well she was! We definitely will be back to see her!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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)“

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

“bangers and mash, schnitzel, huge salads“

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

“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!“

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“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!“

“Been here around 5 times now. Their food is generously portioned and absolutely delicious every single time. Not once has been a miss. Probably some of the best fish and chips around, too. Last time I was here I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was fantastic. The service is also great, polite, and fast. I don't think it's ever taken more than 15 minutes to get my food. Their prices are, imo, better than a lot of places. Especially since their portions are enough it's easy to take half of it home. Love it.“

“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...“

“We tried for the 1st time today and will definitely be making this a regular stop“

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