50 Best Seafood Restaurants near University Place

“If I could give this restaurant 10 Stars I would!!

We had 3 different sushi rolls that you could tell were made by a sushi chef that has perfected his craft, they were so delicious, and the presentation was great as well. We started off with 2 appetizers, fried calamari and chicken gyoza, that were very good and way above average when it comes to Japanese Cuisine!

From the first few steps when we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with smiles from employees ready to help make our experience top notch. Our server was very good and had a great balance in between checking in too much or not enough. Overall Great Restaurant with Delicious Eats and Wonderful Staff!“

“A big shoutout to Duke's Seafood Restaurant for their incredibly generous gift of gift certificates for our amazing teachers at Browns Point Elementary School! Your kindness truly helps us show how much we appreciate the hard work and dedication of our fantastic educators. We feel so lucky to have such a thoughtful partner in our community—thank you for making a difference!“

“best clam chowder hands down, food is amazing everytime we come here“

“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.“

“Best Crawfish in Tacoma. My Family and I have tried multiple locations around and this is by far the best. This is the only place we return to and recommend. Also Great and friendly Staff!“

“Great food!“

“Always fantastic food with amazing service. A local business that I love supporting“

“Great Food, flavorful and better than boiling crab!! Great service!“

“We went for my birthday and had a great time! Everything was delicious.“

“our server Raven was amazing! Her manager was also amazing! The food was amazing! I have nothing bad to say about Anthony's“

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HAPPY HOUR !! I drive all the way from Seattle and it’s just wonderful every time !!!!! 😍😍😍😍😌🤩🤩🤩✅✅✅“

“We went for my boyfriend’s birthday and had the all you can eat Dungeness crab and it was PERFECT!! The service was EXCELLENT and the food was SUPERB!! We will be going back!!“

“A huge thank you to Marcy at Lobster Shop in Tacoma! Your generous support of the Norpoint Soccer Club’s Annual Fundraising Auction means so much to us. You’re truly making a difference and helping more kids in our community get the chance to play soccer. We really appreciate your kindness! Thank you!“

“really enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere and the food was very good with a fair price. our server did a great job!“

“Our First experience at Woven was nothing short of spectacular! Kevin was out waiter and very attentive, communicative, knowledgeable and had a sense of humor! All of the dishes were delicious. It started with yummy seasoned, finger licking good edamame for the table. We shared stellar apps, such as the Brussel Sprouts (must get), Salmon dip and the Short Ribs; yes they fell right off the bone and into my mouth!
I got the Seafood Paella and I am looking forward to lunch today to with the left overs. The rest of our party had the Cobb Salad, Miso Codd, Salmon, Sushi and Ribs. All were delicious and we each tried everything.
It was our Mom's 80th Birthday and they treated her well and made her night very special.
In summary, the whole Woven team made our experience wonderful. They never let our waters get low and they intuitively new what we needed before we asked from start to finish!

Well done Woven, we will be back :)“

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

“Went to dinner for date night. Hadn’t been in a number of years. We were very pleased with the experience. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server, Steve, was very attentive and friendly. It was his second night on the job. He was excellent! We started with the mozzarella caprese appetizer. It was delicious. For our main courses I had the cioppino and my husband had the filet. Both were excellent. For dessert I had the raspberry sorbet - very refreshing; my husband had the turtle brownie. Again both were excellent.“

“Don't use the drive through!! I was next door having an ice cream at DQ, and a brightly colored car caught my attention. When I was finished with my ice cream, I came here to get some soup to go for dinner that evening. That car was at the front spot in the drive through with three other cars behind it. Needless to say, I got out of the drive through line and went inside. Got my soup, and as I was walking out I saw that car finally drive away.“

“I had a steak and my husband had the crawfish boil. The prawns were huge. The salad was crispy and fresh. The steak was perfect. The server was attentive. We will definitely be going back. Thank you!“

“Our server, Tyanna ( embarrassed to say we didn’t look for the spelling of her name) was absolutely a joy. She was pleasant, respectful, courteous, professional and all around great server. We went on Christmas Eve because we wanted a great meal, pleasant atmosphere and feel like we were welcomed and not disappointed that they were taking the time away from their family to make our experience great.“

“Great service in a neighborhood that has great vibe. The drinks were first rate and the food was good. The prices were a little expensive for pizza and pasta. Three entrees, two mixed drinks, & two desserts were over $160. The desserts were fabulous. We would come back.“

“West 122 is an absolute gem! The steak and lamb were beyond incredible—perfectly cooked, tender, and truly melted in our mouths. It was such a pleasure meeting Executive Chef Keno and bartender David. Both were exceptionally engaging, offering thoughtful guidance on our food and drink selections. I enjoyed a perfectly paired wine, while my husband savored a fine whiskey—both recommendations were spot on! The entire experience was warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. West 122 has certainly set the bar high, and it’s definitely a place we will revisit!“

“As always, the food was great and the service superb. However, I was seated next to a booth with 3 VERY loud people who kept getting louder until it sounded like they were shouting (it was friendly talk, not arguing). I had already gotten my food, moving would have been difficult, so I just ate, trying to ignore the noise. I had arrived between “normal” eating times intending to have a relaxing meal listening to a book/music, but it was not to be. I WILL go back (like I said the food is great & service is superb) but will ask not to be seated next to anyone if possible.“

“I have never had pizza to go and went there tonight. The second I walked in Patrick, Danni and Giuseppe were so warm, welcoming and quite the comedians! They suggested a glass of wine while I waited for my pizza so I went and had a glass of wine. The bartender was just as amazing as them! Hands down the best customer service in a long time and the pizza was outstanding! I'll definitely be back! Thank you :)“

“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.“

“I ate at the Poulsbo location today, this was the first time I have been in. The staff was awesome, very clean, and the Poke bowls were amazing. I think we will go back again soon. my husband said it is his new favorite restaurant!“

“Our wait person, Shawna was great!“

“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..“

“This is our FAVORITE place to eat.
We love authentic Chinese, especially Szechuan.

We have searched for spicy cold noodles forever…their Szechuan cold noodles are excellent!!!!!

We also LOVE the Szechuan dumplings! We order these two appetizers every time.

The staff is so wonderfully friendly and love to share their food with you…if they make a recommendation, just say yes!“

“Very fresh! Excellent tofu Bahn Mi.“

“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!!!! “

“Customer service was outstanding! Relaxing and fun atmosphere sitting in the sunshine listening to the pleasant Vacation vibes music. Hubby said the cod was excellent and I went with the delicious turkey sandwich on sourdough with cranberry sauce! So tasty! We will definitely eat there again the next time we are up that way.“

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

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

“Omg just had BMK for the 1st time. My burger was so heavenly. Not a crumb left. Great customer service too.“

“Food was absolutely yummy. Easy to order. Efficient service“

“there food is absolutely delicious hands down best place around!“

“I am sharing my disappointing experience at this establishment, which will likely deter me from returning. The total cost for two adults, including gratuities, amounts to $120.

Regarding the service, we experienced a 10-minute wait before being seated. Upon seating, the setup was incomplete, with only water and menus provided after 30 minutes. Notably, the menu specifies a 60-minute time limit, creating an immediate sense of urgency.

When our server inquired about our preferences, I requested a sampling of all buffet items. Although she seemed perplexed, she assured me that it was acceptable to try everything.

To summarize my review, throughout our dining experience, we received only half of our requested items, with frequent forgetfulness from the staff. Additionally, the complimentary soda required multiple requests. It appeared that the staff was overwhelmed on a Saturday.

For prospective patrons, I recommend visiting during the weekdays.“

“I give 5 stars for overall greatness for many years, but do have to comment the fries were kinda soggy and maybe not quite done the last 2 times. Fish was awesome as always!“

“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.“

“Tacoma Szechuan is a standard favourite of ours, but it's getting more and more expensive (or so it feels!). We ordered delivery and got the beef chow fun, dried cooked string beans, tofu with hot garlic sauce, and one steamed rice. It was 70$ (with delivery and tip)!! The green beans were AMAZING and the tofu and beef were good, but it was too expensive for us to consider eating there twice in a trip.“

“We go here every chance we get. We love the food and service.“

“The food taste very fresh, the vegetables maintained their snap. The fried tofu was delicious. The fried rice was perfectly made, the taste was smooth and silky. My new go to for Asian take out.“

“My husband ordered at their kiosk over a week or so ago . Yet he was waiting for a long time for his food to be made . But when they finally started it , they stopped making his order and went to go make others who had just walked in then after they paid they went back to making my husbands order. So don’t order on their kiosk. They will literally put you as low priority. The food is extremely good! So we still go. Only thing I’d like to complain about is the fact that they could do better with their portions . Portions are sometimes inconsistent when it comes to toppings .“

“LA PERLA DEL MAR DE TACOMA TE INVITA A PROVAR..SUS MARISCOS DEL MAR ATU PALADAR..CON JAIME BELTRAN..Y SU TOQUE MAGICO AL MARISCO.Y SIN FALTAR TUS CERVEZAS BIEN FRIAS EL SERVICIO AL MILLON..SIMPLEMENTE PARA TI. CHUPIS ENCONTRÓLES CHAUU...“

“Loved the food! On our first trip, we had one of the suchi options, Chulichi shrimp, the ceviche trio, and mango margaritas. All of them were excellent, subtly spiced, and simply delicious. Yes, the music was a bit loud but it was manageable and did not prevent discussion at the table. Our waitress Clarita and bus-person David provided excellent recommendations and great service. We will definitely go back and bring more friends this time!“

“my favorite wings in tacoma, hands down! ranch is good too!“

“The Food is great I enjoyed myself and I had a lot of fun with my big brother and my sister in law“

“The food and service is Gold star perfect! Food is always delicious, and our service has always been first class. Have driven 85 miles one way for last 2 years to have our anniversary dinner there. And it's always excellent!“

“La mejor mojarra sarandeada de la region“