This is a list of what we here at ThriceAllAmerican consider to be the some of the best restaurants in the Tacoma area.
It is a living, breathing list, in that it’s contents may change as we try new places and reconsider old favorites. We appreciate any comments or suggestions via our contact page.
Hope you find it helpful!
Breakfast
- Old Milwaukee Cafe (3102 6th Ave, Tacoma): Great breakfast food, including delicious plate-sized pancakes. (See review.)
- Shakabrah Java (2618 6th Ave, Tacoma): Two words: Huevos Rancheros.
Cajun
- From The Bayou (508 Garfield Street): Wonderful atmosphere and food in…Parkland?
Chinese
- North China Garden (2303 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma): Good Chinese food, and they deliver.
- Also worth mentioning:
- Happy Dragon (5104 6th Ave, Tacoma).
Coffee Shops
- Blackwater (747 S Fawcett, Tacoma): Probably some of the best coffee in town, with free wifi to boot.
- Shakabrah Java (2618 6th Ave, Tacoma): One of our faves for atmosphere (and proximity to home).
- Also worth mentioning:
- Firehouse Coffee (3518 6th Ave, Tacoma)
- Mandolin Cafe (3923 S 12th, Tacoma)
- Northern Pacific Coffee Company (401 Garfield St S, Parkland).
Italian
- Europa Bistro (2515 N Proctor, Tacoma): Charming Italian restaurant in the Proctor District.
Mexican
- Tacos Guaymas (2630 S 38th, Tacoma, plus other locations): Great authentic Mexican food for takeout or sit-down. Gigantic burritos.
- Vuelve a la Vida (5310 Pacific Ave, Tacoma): Awesome authentic Mexican food. (See review.)
Northwest Fusion
- Primo Grill (601 S Pine, Tacoma): Wonderful Northwest-gourmet food in the heart of the Sixth Avenue district.
- Ravenous (785 Broadway): Great little place across from the Pantages.
Pizza
- Cerello’s Pizza (4916 Center St, Tacoma): Great delivery pizza: (253)566-9000.
- Puget Sound Pizza (317 S 7th, Tacoma): All around good pizza with a good hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, just off of St. Helens. (See review of their breakfasts.)
- Rock Pasta (1920 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma): Technically “The Rock”, but it will always be Rock Pasta to us. Great wood-fired pizza and beer from Oly’s Fish Brewery.
- Also worth mentioning:
- Cloverleaf Tavern (6430 6th Ave, Tacoma).
Pubs
- Doyle’s Public House (208 St Helens Ave, Tacoma): Tacoma finally has an Irish pub! Great lively atmosphere, and they can pull a pretty good pint. (See review.)
- Engine House No. 9 (611 N Pine, Tacoma): One of the original brewpubs, the place locals refer to as “E9” is a great neighborhood pub in a converted early 1900s firehouse. Doesn’t hurt that we can walk there and crawl back home.
- Also worth mentioning:
- Harmon Brewery (1938 Pacific Ave, Tacoma)
- Parkway Tavern (313 N I St, Tacoma)
- The Spar (2121 North 30th, Tacoma)
- The Swiss (1904 S Jefferson, Tacoma).
Sandwiches
- MSM Deli (2220 6th Ave, Tacoma): Best sandwiches around, and a killer selection of beers in the market to boot.
Seafood
- Bremerton Airport Diner (8830 State Highway 3, Port Orchard): Maybe this doesn’t even qualify as Tacoma-area, but this place seriously has the best fish and chips around. Worth the drive.
- Katie Downs (3211 Ruston Way, Tacoma): Pretty good fish and chips. But of course the real draw is the view…
Sushi
- Gari of Sushi (1209 S 38th, Tacoma): Probably the best sushi in Tacoma. Many creative rolls, and they don’t skimp on the fish. (See review.)
- Also worth mentioning:
- Fujiya (1125 Court C # 1, Tacoma)
- Sushi Tama (3919 Sixth Ave, Tacoma, review)
Teriyaki
- Chin’s Teriyaki (2223 Pacific Avenue): Big portions of tasty teriyaki.
Thai
- Wild Orchid (3023 6th Ave, Tacoma): Summer basil salad is a delicacy, and they make a mean curry.
- Peanut Sauce (5003 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma): Not as good as the previous tenant of the space, Saigon Cafe, but they make a mean Pra Rahm.
Wine Bar
- Vin Grotto (813 Pacific Ave, Tacoma): Cute little downtown wine bar, great for a post-play/symphony/etc. nightcap.
Vietnamese
- Le-Le (1012 MLK, Tacoma): Good place for noodles.
- Mekong (2901 S 47th, Tacoma): An old favorite of ours.
Other
- Tatanka Take-Out (4915 N Pearl, Ruston): Awesome bison, free-range chicken, and vegetarian food. The flawless burritos (bison or tofu) are to die for.
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