Tacoma · Pierce County, WA

Food & Drink in Tacoma

Scout analyzed 113 Tacoma places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

113

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.1 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

New Tacoma

10 matching spots

North End

6 matching spots

West End

3 matching spots

Hilltop

2 matching spots

South Tacoma

2 matching spots

Northeast Tacoma

1 matching spots

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New Tacoma

Anthem Coffee & Tea | Tacoma

Anthem Coffee & Tea is a solid choice for a casual coffee stop or light meal, offering espresso drinks and creative flatbread pizzas. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingCocktails

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Harbor Lights

Harbor Lights is a waterfront seafood restaurant ideal for a scenic meal or special occasion. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit and expect to spend $35-75 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen

This is a restaurant suitable for a dinner outing, possibly paired with an activity nearby. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-75 per person for a meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

West End

WildFin American Grill

WildFin American Grill is a good spot for a sit-down meal with American and seafood options, often with water views. Plan for an hour and a half and about $30-70 per person. It pairs well with a stroll around the waterfront area.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

New Tacoma

The Fish Peddler Restaurant on Foss Waterway

This waterfront seafood restaurant is good for a relaxed meal with views, ideal for a date night or family outing. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $30-70 per person.

FoodOutdoorsViews

$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

New Tacoma

El Gaucho Tacoma

El Gaucho is a classic fine dining steakhouse, ideal for a multi-hour dinner celebrating a special occasion. Expect to spend $100-$250 per person for an evening of high-end food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews

$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Northeast Tacoma

Cliff House Restaurant

This upscale restaurant is suitable for a romantic dinner or special celebration, offering Pacific NW seafood and steaks with scenic Sound views. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Old Town

Curran Coffee

Curran Coffee is suitable for a quick, inexpensive stop for a coffee or light snack. Plan for a 30-minute visit costing under $12 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$12 typical45 min visiteasy parking

New Tacoma

Ebony and Ivory Coffee

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop for a drink and a light bite. It's a casual spot for a solo break or a quiet meet-up, typically costing under $15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Hilltop

Three Hearts

A cafe stop for a quick bite or coffee. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $10-25 per person. It's a good casual solo or small group outing.

FoodRelaxed

$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Food & Drink

Coffee Kitchen

Coffee Kitchen is suitable for a quick solo coffee or a casual meet-up, taking about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light bite.

FoodRelaxedQuiet

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

North End

Lobster Shop

The Lobster Shop is a solid choice for a waterfront dinner, especially for a special occasion or when hosting out-of-town guests. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $75-150 per person for a full meal with drinks.

FoodViewsCocktails

$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

North End

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern

This waterfront tavern is a good stop for a casual meal with a view, pairing well with a walk along Ruston Way. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-40 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

West End

Cooper's Food and Drink

Cooper's is a casual spot for American comfort food and drinks. It's suitable for a relaxed meal that might pair well with other activities in the neighborhood, with a typical visit lasting about 1.5 hours and costing $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

North End

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters

Bluebeard Coffee Roasters is ideal for a relaxed solo or small-group stop, offering coffee and pastries. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingViews

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

New Tacoma

Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie

This Creole brasserie is suitable for an evening meal or special occasion, often featuring live music. Plan for a 1.5 to 2-hour visit and a typical spend of $35-75 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

North End

Woven Seafood & Chophouse

Woven Seafood & Chophouse is a good option for a dedicated dinner out, often paired with a pre-dinner drink or post-dinner stroll along the waterfront. Expect a 1.5-2 hour meal costing $50-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$50–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

McKinley

Beware Coffee

Beware Coffee is suitable for a quick stop for a beverage and light snack, costing around $5-15 per person. It's a good standalone outing or can precede or follow nearby errands or activities.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

South Tacoma

Sana’a Cafe

Sana'a Cafe is a good spot for a quick solo coffee or a casual meet-up, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person on drinks and snacks.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

New Tacoma

Matador Tacoma

Matador Tacoma is a stylish Mexican restaurant suitable for a casual dinner or drinks with friends, typically lasting about an hour and costing $20-45 per person. It pairs well with a downtown outing or before an event.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

New Tacoma

Over The Moon Cafe

Over The Moon Cafe is a good spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion, offering Northwest cuisine in an intimate setting. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $75-150 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic

$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking

New Tacoma

Common Ground Coffee

Common Ground Coffee is a good stop for a quick, relaxed morning coffee or a quiet afternoon break. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed

$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Eastside

Stanley & Seafort's

Stanley & Seafort's is ideal for a special occasion dinner or romantic date night, offering classic American cuisine with harbor and city views. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $70-$150+ per person for a full meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews

$70–$150 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

West End

Boathouse 19

Boathouse 19 is a casual American restaurant with local seafood, ideal for a relaxed meal overlooking Puget Sound. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person, making it suitable for a family outing or a date night.

FoodViewsRelaxed

$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking