50 Best American Restaurants in Tacoma

“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.“

“We just returned from a great dining experience. Great food and service. I highly recommend Bar Bistro.“

“Certain things remain the same, but there is a loss of spirit since original owners Jaime and Jason went South. Great staff as ever. The burger was excellent, the tacos were ok.
It was not busy when we went at 830 on a Saturday... But the music was really loud and I wasn't crazy about the album they were playing. The lack of musical variety hastened our departure. Certainly it's the staff choice on music but a whole hour of it wasn't for me.

2017 Review:
While it's become too crowded at night for me to venture in as much due to the college aged scene, I'll brave the neighbourhood crowd during the day for ToT's fantastic menu of sandwiches, salads, nachos and other yummy stuff. Great veggie selections - I order their Buddha Belly wrap most of the time. Delish!
The staff here is amazing. I'm a ToT fan for life!“

“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.“

“My friend & I were looking for a restaurant to eat dinner after a community event. We drove past Cooks Tavern and I said: “Let’s drive around the block & eat at Cooks Tavern”. We had a great dinner with a server who was kind, attentive & professional. I loved my dinner and look forward to eating here again soon!“

“Excellent breakfast! Omelette and grits were absolutely delicious.“

“Cinnamon rolls are delicious!“

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

“The service was awesome and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend to all my family and friends. Happy New Year 2023❤️“

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

“I have eaten there 3 times in the past year and each time I ask for Shawna. She is the friendliest and best waitress ever, I return every time I’m in Tacoma just to see her. Hope she is still there when I come back this spring. The steamed clams and chowder is the best!“

“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.“

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“Amazing food and staff! ☕️☕️“

“Great Local Pub with a Tasty Twist!

Stopped by Oddfellas Pub & Eatery and had a great time! The vibe was relaxed, the staff was friendly, and the food and drinks hit the spot. We ordered the Irish Nachos and Bangers & Mash, paired with an Irish Death porter and vodka waters. The nachos were fun and flavorful, though I’m not the biggest fan of Velveeta cheese—just a personal preference. The gravy on the bangers & mash leaned a bit salty, but the sausages were cooked just right and the mashed potatoes were creamy and satisfying.

The real surprise bonus? Free longhorn smoked baby back ribs—yes, free! Turns out they offer a different free food special every day of the week. Thursday was rib night, and they were smoky, tender, and packed with flavor.

Check the photos or stop in to see what’s on offer daily—it’s a great way to try something new or just enjoy a generous happy hour perk.

Overall, Oddfellas is a solid local gem with character, cold drinks, and a kitchen that’s not afraid to mix things up. We’ll definitely be back! 🍻“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“They treat you like Family here!“

“Good food. Friendly employees.“

“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!“

“New Menu options are amazing. We tried a regular & gluten free cauliflower crusts. Both were excellent. Loved the choices or you can create your own pizza. We've recently tried barbicoa tacos and they are better than any we've had at area Mexican restaurants. Way to go RAM at trying new things! Service is always excellent. We love Amy!! She's the best.“

“Decent place in my opinion, but just seemed oddly expensive. To be fair, I was a tourist and not from the state, but a simple breakfast for 3 people turned out to be $75 with tip… I’m not sure, I was just kind of surprised. Ambiance was nothing crazy cool but certainly clean and decent service.“

“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.“

“I had a great night at Hank’s enjoying the tasty French dip and fresh dinner salad. The roast was heated on the grill with very little fat on the slices. The bread was toasted; crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.“

“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!“

“Great place to bowl! I’ve been coming here my entire life!“

“This review is from Pacific Northwest Foodies. Dirty Oscar’s Annex ⭐️⭐️ On 5/17/24, I visited Dirty Oscar’s Annex in Tacoma, Washington, “A Moonshine Bar with Great Eats.” This is a 21+ Only business with a Prohibition theme. I ordered the crabcakes. CRAB CAKES ($19) Housemade Crab Cakes | Red Pepper | Green Onion Garlic | Panko | Coconut Jalapeno Tartar | Side Salad The plating was surprising, to say the least. It makes no sense to serve a tiny appetizer on a rectangular plate that emphasizes how meager the portion is. When I inquired about the side salad, my attention was directed to the naked arugula leaves beneath my crabcakes. The crabcakes were average at best. The service was good. I would return again to try the Tasso tacos, which has been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.“

“We love Janeesa!! She is our bartender and we have been coming here to see her for awhile. She always ALWAYS always has a smile on her face when she greets us. She is so friendly. We absolutely adore her. 10/10 service from her! She will make you feel at home and like you’ve known her for years!“

“delicious food, great and very friendly service! worth every penny“

“The employees are friendly, the food is great. The service was wonderful and we enjoyed our experience. We would encourage everyone to visit, you will find the Hob Nob is exceptional.“

“the service an food {says the cook}“

“amazing food !! we went Saturday night and waited nearly an hour for our food and it was definitely worth the wait. we will be visiting again, soon !“

“I love the fresh salad options, the friendly customer service and quick service!“

“Brought my whole family, including four small children. Service was friendly, accurate and efficient. The children inhaled the mac and cheese and declared it their favorite "of the whole world" Our burgers and drinks were excellent. Most importantly, when I requested that the final bill be discreetly handled so I could pay it, the waitress was perfect!! Hops n Drops is now our family hang out of choice!“

“Delicious food along with super friendly and attentive staff definitely need to visit during the day next time to see more views definitely recommend it if you're in the area“

“Delicious burger and fries. Decent priced and friendly service.“

“Honestly. I am shocked about how good this bar food is, and how friendly the staff is here. I typically dine or drink at upscale places, but everything here is made fresh, and it's pretty effing cheap. The drinks are great, they have a ton of regulars, and yea the crowd at night can be a little rough, but everyone respects. Day time drinking here is great as well! Been coming here the past month, never had an issue. Great pool table too! Music can be too loud at times though, which can be hard to have a conversation.“

“We enjoyed tacoma restaurant week tonight (4/10/2025). The very best part of our experience was Toni, our server. She has been our server for our last 2 visits and what a delight she is! I was so happy to know we were seated in Toni’s section. We both ordered the RW Prime Rib. I had chowder (needed seasoning) and my hubs had the caesar salad which he said was good and it was certainly BIG. The prime rib was good; mine was a bit more done than I would have preferred. My potatoes seemed to have been sitting under the warming lights too long. Hubs said his prime rib was good. We both ordered the key lime pie for dessert which was a big miss. They need to re-think this offering. Waaayyy too much whipped cream which is not sweetened at all. Not enough key lime. Once I scraped all of the whipped cream off I could better taste the purpose of the pie which is the key lime. I tried a wine called Chasing Rain which was a big miss. I switched to Robert Hall which was better but I would not order it again. Hubs had the House/Avalon wine….I tasted it and would not order that either. It was a nice evening out and Mother Nature treated us to a beautiful rainbow.“

“This place has VEGAN GELATO! They make smoothies with a coconut base, so depending on what you choose, it often can come out being like a milkshake 😍 This spot has my favorite vegan ice cream ever - their taro is 💖💖💖 (just paired it as a double scoop with some cotton candy flavored gelato, too 🔥🙌🎉)“