Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated October 05, 2026

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Marzano Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1057)

$30 and under

Italian

Parkland

About the restaurant

The chefs at Marzano's attain the freshest ingredients to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. Owner Elisa Marzano grew up in Vicenza, Italy, and consistently refers to these roots to design Marzano's unique yet classic menu. Once a quaint two-bedroom home, the restaurant was transformed but still keeps the rustic, home-like feel for an inviting, welcoming atmosphere. The pleasing combination of intimate lighting and natural window light make it the ideal spot for either lunch or dinner. A top menu choice is the boscaiola, which features a creamy tomato and Bolognese sauce over rigatoni pasta, topped with various spices and forest mushrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary bread and salad with every entree, so eating at Marzano's can ensure a satisfied appetite. Marzano's also aims to please those with various dietary needs, such as diners who desire gluten-free options.

Top review

Jen

Dined 4 days ago

As always, the service and food was exceptional. We started with the polenta appetizer, which was divine. Our mains were the scallop dish and fusilli with lamb ragu. We finished with the chocolate torte. From start to finish, the food was perfectly cooked and proportions were generous.

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4.9

4.9 (2738)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Small and romantic we specialize in celebrations with family and friends, or just a quiet dinner with good conversation. We are family owned and operated and have been serving our community since 2001.

Drive in to Opera Alley and be transported. We strive to bring approachable food and beverage, a sense of comfort and community, as well as a unique and quality dining experience. We call ourselves a "cafe" in the sense that we are not pretentious and offer a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of comfort and respite.

Parking in Opera Alley, and downtown, can be a bit of a challenge, especially on the weekends, so please be sure to give yourself plenty of time when making reservations to find a parking space, or consider a night off from driving and get an Uber or Lift!! Eat good food often, break bread with friends and family, spend time with those you love, and we will see you soon.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food. Well timed service. Very cozy dining room.

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4.9

4.9 (982)

$30 and under

American

Sumner

About the restaurant

Located at Windmill Gardens, The Bistro is an upscale casual restaurant that serves a seasonal, made-from scratch menu in a refreshing atmosphere featuring a loft wine lounge and outdoor dining garden.

We invite you to join us. Come relax and enjoy delicious food and the best service you’ll find anywhere.

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AlexisGold

Dined 4 days ago

10/10 breakfast. It was delicious! We had the chicken fried steak and the Canadian bacon benny!

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Popular dish

Crab Melt

Green.House

4.8

4.8 (1783)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Experience the freshest family favorites in Uptown Gig Harbor at the Greenhouse restaurant. This casual, family-friendly eatery features seasonal menus, bursting with local produce, seafood and spirits. Helmed by renowned chef Erik Smith, each dish is created to order, using responsibly, locally sourced ingredients, artfully prepared and plated in an elegant, inviting ambience.

Greenhouse features full lunch and dinner menus, as well as appetizers, small and large bites and decadent desserts that change daily. It also offers a special Twilight Menu, with three-course meals ranging from light to hearty fare, and a Happy Hour menu that is featured in the bar. The extensive wine and beer list also changes daily, spotlighting local microbreweries and wineries, as well as perennial favorites that pair perfectly with the menu options. Greenhouse is open for lunch and dinner; information about private bookings for parties, meetings, receptions and corporate events is available on request.

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Kristina

Dined 5 days ago

Great wait staff and good food. Great place to dine.

Lobster Shop

4.8

4.8 (3302)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Tacoma’s premier waterfront restaurant, the Lobster Shop, located on Commencement Bay, is a decades-long mainstay of the local dining scene. Since opening in 1981, loyal guests return year after year for the friendly, knowledgeable service and the unbeatable views of Mount Rainier and the Olympics from every table. The seaside restaurant serves patrons fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, Prime Dry-Aged Steaks, and iconic lobster dishes alongside incredible wines and cocktails.

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Justin

Dined on Oct 25, 2026

Very attentive server. Clean, great food and drinks. Got what we paid for

Duke's Seafood - Tacoma

4.8

4.8 (4064)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Duke's Tacoma is an upscale casual Pacific Northwest seafood restaurant located on Ruston Way with spectacular waterfront dining and views. Duke's offers signature, flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's has to offer with three words: It’s so good!

When making a reservation at Duke's Tacoma, should you have a preference for either indoor or outdoor seating please let us know. While we cannot guarantee outdoor seating we will do our very best to accommodate your preference.

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Catherine

Dined 1 day ago

As usual the food and service was great. Early afternoon dining so the noise level was low and the fireplace by the water made the atmosphere perfect.

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"I Want You So Bad" Marionberry Pie

HG Bistro

4.7

4.7 (72)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Inside you are surrounded by a friendly hospitality team, warm lighting and a cozy dark atmosphere setting the mood for an unforgettable dining experience. Chef Arnel humbly and proudly presents a menu featuring a diverse selection of contemporary American fare along with some of his favorite culinary influences throughout the Pacific Rim. Enjoy thoughtful appetizers like Dungeness/Jonah Crab Rolls, Ahi Poke Nachos or Curry Fire Steak Tips. Chefs entrees show his diversity in cultural cuisine and love of comfort food of the Pacific Northwest. Proudly we are known for our unique presentation of the S'more". Resting on a cedar plank, fired with 151, taste bomb! a show for IG, you may even get to sing along with a campfire song! Whether celebrating a special occasion, lunch or a casual night out, we invite you to discover why HG has been proudly serving the South Sound for 20+ years. Check out our award winning "Happy Hour", Tues-Sat 3-6pm boasting a large selection + generous savings.

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ErinGold

Dined 5 days ago

Great food like usual and great staff. The only issue was an extremely loud table next to us but that wasn’t the restaurants fault that they were kind of obnoxious

WildFin American Grill-Tacoma

4.7

4.7 (2086)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

"THE CATCH OF THE NORTHWEST” WildFin American Grill is your neighborhood restaurant, casual, affordable with a comfortable sense of style. WildFin is the place where friends and family gather to eat, drink and share life’s occasions. A safe adventure, a warm haven on a cool Northwest day. WildFin’s menu selections feature the finest the region has to offer, from Northwest meats, fresh fish, seafood, and produce. Our beverage selections include the best of the Northwest beers and wines, along with WildFin classic cocktails. At WildFin we are committed to delivering outstanding hand crafted food and beverage that will always exceed your expectations. WildFin’s service will accommodate your every need, whether it is a quick lunch, a casual dinner or a gathering with old friends.

WildFin validates for 2 Hours of Parking! Just take a picture of your license plate and the Hosts will help you validate when you arrive.

Please call for reservations for parties of 7 or more.

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Leslie

Dined 2 days ago

The food was incredible and our waitress was amazing..The only thing I would say is that the couple dozen or so people in the restaurant I’ll head to wear coats because it was very chilly! Other than that, it was fabulous! Leslie and Ed Owen

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Popular dish

King Salmon

Popular dish

Rosemary Potato Bread

Popular dish

All In Fish and Chips

Perry's Cocktail Bar and Bistro

4.7

4.7 (110)

$30 and under

American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Perry's is a place to sip and share. We believe in making quality food and drinks accessible and fun for our community. We feature hand-crafted cocktails, a seasonal rotating menu, and a great atmosphere.
21 and over establishment

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MatthewGold

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

This has been my wife and my new go to date night spot. Food is always on point, menu is a small fixed menu but offers everything from steak, seafood and Vegi dishes. Sam and Ashley mix great drink and are super knowledgeable about there drinks. Wait staff is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend the crab and artichoke dip as a starter.

Brix 25 Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1963)

$31 to $50

American

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Mother’s Day Brunch - a spring‑forward, chef‑crafted midday celebration with cocktails, savory seasonal dishes, and a relaxed pace made for lingering with the people you love.

Since its opening, Brix 25 Restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Brix 25° is Seasonal Northwest Cuisine. Chef/Owner Thad Lyman updates the menu seasonally and whenever the mood strikes, working with his team in an open kitchen. The menu is rustic and refined, rooted in Northwest products, embellished with classic cooking techniques.

We are small and proud to be an intimate restaurant. Being smaller allows us to focus on delicious food, inventive hand crafted cocktails and a curated, Northwest focused wine list.

Located on the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor, our foremost goal is that every guest has a memorable experience. Brix 25 is the perfect fine dining experience for romantic occasions, anniversary's, family gatherings, business dinners or just because.

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DjGold

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

Every visit at Brix25 is brilliant. We love the menu and while most of our favorites are always available, it’s great to try the seasonal changes. We love Tay and her entire team and the way they always make us feel welcomed and special.

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Experience

Half-Priced Bottles of Wine

Experience

Cocktail Hour at Brix 25

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