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Build-a-burger
97/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
American
"Burger was out of the world good. Staff (owners) were very nice and helpful. Place was spot on clean. However, the worse fries I ever had, you..."
Bob Nali
"I couldn't have made a better burger! So delicious and fresh, and house sauce was incredible on the burger and with fries. Went for anniversary..."
Amy Barrett Carr
"The food was amazing! Service was great, and had my food in no time. Found my new fav spot for lunch hour...."
Jessica Chappell Woolery
"A crime was committed here today. The food was too good. Seriously, give it a try. Though bring your appetite it'll be hard to finish your burger..."
Adam Gundel
"Let me start by saying patties are huge you only need one. The burger was excellent so were the fries and onion rings. Also amazing fry sauce way..."
Jessica Hughes
"Very friendly people making very tasty burgers at a fair price. I'll be back--many..."
Nick Kennedy
"Delicious fresh burgers and very hospitable..."
Mon Boonprohm
"Loved it must try if you..."
Chris King
"Seriously the best burger ever. It taste like a homemade burger. Half pound patty, fresh ingredients, you were able to watch them assemble it. They..."
Ashley White
"This little burger joint is very tasteful with a lot of flavors and choices to pick from. They have angus beef burger, chicken burger and veggie..."
Stephen Lim
"I've never been disappointed here. Ingredients are always fresh. The burgers are huge. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. If you want a good..."
Mark Gray
"We've been meaning to go to this burger place for a long time, finally did. This place exceeded our expectations. The burger was amazing, full of..."
Samantha Swanson
"Great swinging, hopping, elevating, and happening burger joint! Take an adventure with your taste buds into the Asian Western fusion custom burger..."
Aaron Craig
"Absolute de-freaking-licious! So many different options and goodies to put on your burger and the staff was super friendly and happy to answer any..."
Logan Jackson
"Seriously delicious! I work next door and have been patiently waiting for this place to open. Had to get a taste after work, smelled the fries this..."
Ashley Webster
Olive Branch Cafe
96/100 (777 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Lunch
French Dip and Clam Chowder
Salad
Petite High Tea
Sorbet
Tuna
Some Plates
Pecan Pie with a Hot Cup of Coffee
Curry Tuna on Brown Bread
Fresh Scones
Chowder
Curry Tuna Melt
Clotted Cream and Jam
Tea Selection
Curry
Tomato Basil Soup of the Day
Salmon Chowder
Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Queen's Tea
French Dip
Sandwiches
Olive Branch French Dip Salad
Reuben sandwich
Seasonal Tea
Princess Tea Party
Afternoon tea
Creamy Tomato Souo
Curry Tuna Sandwich
Sit down
American
Soups
CafƩ
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Private Dining
Live Music
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"OMG! the best service I have every had from a place of business, it is a must go, with wonderful people and good old southern hospitality, every one..."
Vera Parks
"This spot is a gem! My daughter and I had high tea this afternoon. What a lovely time we had! The delicious tea, fresh from the oven scones, and..."
Suzanne Elizabeth Frank
"Thank you Terry...we had a delightful time...enjoyed the mini tea and atmosphere including the piano player and the hats! Even though we had the..."
Betsy Crosson
"You'll be greeted at the door with a warm welcome by staff who go above and beyond to ensure you are treated like their most important customer of..."
Tammy Arca
"Outstanding decor, a piano player, unbeatably delicious food and the staff is so friendly and kind-I would highly recommend this place..."
Sue Wells
"After a wonderful movie at Tacomaā€™s Grand Cinema, my friends and I had lunch at the Olive Branch Cafe. I had been meaning to go there for a while,..."
Iliana Linares-Nicholas
"Besides the wonderful food and the beautiful atmosphere, this place has the most amazing people. Lunch here is like being home, but a fancy home..."
Wayne McCoy
"I told my best friend I have been dieing to visit a tea house. She suggested this one and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing. Fresh, warm,..."
Tina Chance
"Best lunch in town...keep that mountain of pastrami on those Rubens....simply the best..."
Rudy Gomsrud
"Wow a hidden treasure! I will be telling everyone about this..."
Becky Entze Cousineau
"The drive from ocean shores was well worth it. The atmosphere was comfortable and charming, the team of servers were awesome, and the food was beyond..."
Pat Habeck
"What a great place - How has it taken so long for me to find it?? Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. Put on your pretty dress and don a hat,..."
Laura Stiles Helms
El Gaucho Tacoma
93/100 (1865 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Steakhouse
American
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Bananas Foster
Beef
Lobster
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Halibut
Prawns
Burger
Escargot
Steak Tartare
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Valet Parking
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"Tonight was good! It was one of the most enjoyable meals I have ever had! Our server ā€œSoulā€ recognized us from over a year ago and told us about..."
Mike Moore
"Best service ! The Steak will ruin you for ALL other restaurants! No kidding. We've been to the Tacoma El Gauchos many times, and will be back..."
Graymander
"Dinner at El Gaucho tonight. We started with a Table Side Caesar Salad which was incredible. The dressing was beyond perfect, probably the best I've..."
Joshua Eiland
"VERY pricey! Worth every cent! I took my boyfriend for his birthday, I knew nothing about El Gaucho other than they have steaks. It was amazing!..."
Kristy
"Arguably one of the very best steak shops in the northwest. Everything you would expect from handcut selections of 30 day dry aged Angus. Sides are a..."
Mike Willits
"Great!!. Definitely lives up to what I think fine dining should be. we had a lamb dish and the Gaucho steak, shared a side of scalloped potatoes,..."
Jo
"Happy Hour. Tonight we went to El Gaucho for the first time. The setting is classy with a piano sitting at the corner beside the bar. Live..."
Rurouni Foodie
"Today is our 14th year anniversary and we chose this place since we wanted to stay local and I'm happy we came here. The whole experience was..."
Ange Vincent
"Unquestioning impecable service. Just need a light snack in a Sunday night and still treated like everyone else. Excellent! Wish I had been..."
Gregory J. Clark
"The best meal my boyfriend and I have ever had!!!! The steaks were to die for and melted in your mouth. The service was perfect!! Beside the price I..."
Jen
"MIND-BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Service, food, and attention to detail justified the price, I think. Although my salmon (char-broiled chef special) was..."
John W
"No need to go to Seattle. This is the best Steak House in T..."
Big Thick
"Just went there for the first time this weekend and I highly recommend it. Beautiful restaurant and there is a choice of sitting side by side or..."
Tara
"Ordered a specific drink. Liked it so much I came back...and the bartenders acted like they didn't know what the drink was. When I looked it up all..."
Rockstar
"Great food & romantic atmosphere. Yes pricey but worth every cent. Steak great and atmosphere outrageous! Lots of table side items. Wonderful..."
Sarah
"Try the bone-in ribeye and you're hooked. Kind of the old 50's feel with rich customer service. Excellent side dishes to go along with the aged meat..."
John
"Excellent atmosphere and great streaks & seafood. It is very spendy, but just the right place for a special occasion. Try the Wicked Shrimp..."
Doug
The Table
91/100 (640 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salad
Mac and cheese
Duck
Oyster
Hanger steak
Pork
Burger
Pasta
American
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"We ate here last night to celebrate my husbands birthday. We didn't have a reservation yet they quickly worked some magic around the bar and fit us..."
Sally Ziontz
"This place is the absolute best place to go to eat and make you feel like family the food is so good every piece has so much flavor they put you in..."
Richard Eastburn II
"The Table is an absolute must for all foodies. Their unique spin on every single dish will make you want to try everything on the menu. With a..."
Mary Klukas
"What an incredible atmosphere! Food was fantastic, the staff where so welcoming and had such a great sense of family, it was so nice to watch them..."
Crystal King
"What a great evening at The Table! Tonight we were taken care of by Chef John and our server Colleen. We started off with fried oysters. They..."
Marc Sanders
"Very friendly staff, excellent menu and plate presentation. The portions are just right and the quality, locally sourced ingredients make this a..."
Ken Behm
"What an exceptional birthday meal! Best steak I have ever had, the beignets were divine and the service was fabulous! And all at a great cost. Highly..."
Rachael Eve Cox
"One of our favorite places. Weā€™ve eaten here quite a few times and are always impressed by the incredible, fresh, unique dishes, and knowledgeable..."
Jeff Johnson
"A great place. Casual environment to eat farm to table food. Our waiter Wayne was..."
Chuck Seeley
"My fiancƩ and I are serious foodies, and trust me this food was EXCELLENT. We ordered several apps to share and entree's. We probably ordered way..."
Elizabeth Dasef
"Amazing food! Great atmosphere and top notch service! A wonderful addition to 6th Ave and I will definitely be back! Had foie gras, braised elk,..."
Teresa Green
"Outstanding! Food, service, ambiance...top notch! Great vibe & the food is very unique. Definitely for foodies! But they also have twists on..."
Tawni Miller
"Luv this place !! The Food is always fabulous and the service was fantastic. Tryed the Brussel sprouts for the first time best I've ever..."
Harvey Wallace
"Beautiful restaurant, beautiful food, beautiful staff. Best place in Tacoma for fresh elevated..."
Angelica Conrad
"Excellent food & experience. Went a few months back and had the best server attend to my every need. He was great. Wish I remembered his..."
Brett Colbo
Foss Waterway Fish
90/100 (673 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Middle Eastern
Austrian
Beijing cuisine
Southern-Italian
Arabic
Apulian
Seafood
Uzbek
American
Barbecue
Sushi
Afghan
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Lobster
Chowder
Pasta
Fish & Chips
Salad
Lobster Roll
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Tacos
Mac and cheese
Crab Legs
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Clams
Prawns
Oyster
Bread Pudding
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Beef
Sit down
Barbecue
Afghan
Arabic
Southern-Italian
European
Austrian
Beijing cuisine
Apulian
Uzbek
Middle Eastern
Sushi
Asian
Outdoor Seating
BYOB
Takeout
Television
Drive Thru
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Buffet
Parking Available
Valet Parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Mid-range
"I came in to treat myself to some fresh seafood for my birthday and ended up ordering a steak, lol. The oysters are fresh, atmosphere and staff are..."
Kurtis Anderson
"I was visiting from Spokane and wanted to try something that offered fresh seafood. I had the grilled sturgeon. I wasnā€™t sure about it and was told..."
Jeff Winkelmann
"I highly recommend sitting on the patio and having a wonderful. The food is good, the service is great, and how how easy is it to stop at their..."
Janie Allen Frasier
"The seafood dip is fabulous, I normally like bread with my dip but the tortilla chips were fresh and good. I went for the mussels but they weren't in..."
Marsha Hardman Siperek
"We've only been living in Washington since mid December, and I can say without a doubt this is my favorite restaurant. We shared 3 appetizers..."
Heather Goetz
"We ate here for the first time tonight and was really impressed! Our server was Matt and he was awesome! Great recommendations, food was on point,..."
Ann Renaud
"I came here on 3/14 with my husband and mother in law, who was in town from Hawaii, and we probably had one of the best meals and service in a long..."
Soyie Oeuy-Roblin
"Absolutely floored at the service and quality food provided here. Living in the desert means I don't eat seafood often and this was the PERFECT place..."
Carol Cremin
"I had some of the best dishes ever eaten at this place. Treat yourself to awesome restaurant for lunch or dinner. I was here for my daughter's high..."
Michael Gooden
"The best seafood I have found in the Seattle/Tacoma area. The fish was perfectly prepared and the sides were excellent. Highly..."
Steven Carter
"Great atmosphere, good view of Mount Rainer and delicious food. Good clam chowder and salmon special. Great recommendations from the wait..."
Eliana Pitt
The Eleven Eleven
89/100 (1678 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Lunch
Sit down
American
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have visited and eaten at the Eleven Eleven a few times, just recently with Teresa S. who rated 5+ Stars too. Tuesday I went to the Vegan Taco..."
Diane LaFreniere
"No doubt my favorite sandwich shop of all time! I've seen quite a few, but no better spot, no better sandwich, an amazing staff, and (everyone knows..."
Josh Hanson
"One of my favorite places! Great crowd, the food is amazing, the staff as friendly as they come. Also.....by FAR the best clam chowder I have ever..."
Eric McCallum
"So yesterday had One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. So back tonight for what I know is excellent the bacon rapped Meatloaf sand. Great place,..."
Cindy Leggett
"Before I moved to Georgia I used to love this place. Now every time I visit I always make a point to go have lunch and drinks. Awesome food and..."
Kelsey Harris
"A symbol of what Tacoma is all about. A hidden gem that won't be a secret for long. Good food, a fantastic selection of drinks. all served by people..."
Ty Ray
"The food was great and there was a lot to chose from and the service was really good and the people were a really good..."
Kay Anderson
"Great sandwich never fails to be the best. Thanks guys you are the..."
Daniel Cleary
"Great hole in the wall spot. Friendly people and outrageous food! Love the Cuban..."
Anthony D'Amico
"Great food great beer and awesome people. Even if you are a lone diner you are made..."
Sonya Hughes
"First timers at exactly noon on Friday. We were immediately greeted by the bartender who directed us to the remaining empty seats! He quickly took..."
Maury Fugitt
"Great food and beer selection that rotated fairly frequently. One of my favorite places to grab..."
Henry Waymack
"The food is always great here and the service is on par with menu!!! Love this..."
Peggy Manaois Roxx
"Just tried the vegan melt. Oh. My. God! The chimichuri sauce make the sandwich sing!! I love having vegan options so thank..."
Shelley Bemrose
"Friendliest place around. The staff was bearded and the food was awesome as usual. The chili has just the right..."
Scott Warfield
"If thereā€™s one place to get a sandwich in Tacoma this is the spot. A bar worth checking out and now a Hilltop staple. The Peterson brothers are..."
That's Tacoma
"Fun little dive bar. Great sandwiches n yummy..."
danielle arnold
"Cool hole is the wall spot. Food is good they got vegan food too šŸ˜ bar..."
Brittany mckennon-nixon
"Talk about being mind blown! My cousins & I decided to go shopping in Tacoma when we were deciding on what to eat I found this place & was just so..."
Sour Sera
"The sandwiches here are completely off the hook. The drinks were good, and the gruff looking bartender, he was really friendly! Fair warning..."
Joe
"Good sandwiches. Lovely staff. Enjoyed it..."
Kristi Bronstad
"1111 never fails to please. The bread is just the right amount of soft. Plenty of sauce. Never lacking on the toppings or the meat. Just a damn good..."
David Pate
Bar Bistro
89/100 (1679 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Crab cakes
Cuban Sandwich
Caprese Flatbread
Bloody Meal
Campfire Martini
Pasta
Elk Sliders
Smoked Bourbon Sour
Salad
Crab Cake Hollandaise
Mac and cheese
Street Taco Pair
Crab
Cajun Smoked Duck
Duck
Lobster Roll Trio
Steak and Fries
Portuguese Seafood Stew
Deep Fried Brie
Charcuterie Plate
Tapas
Tacos
Steamed Mussels
Beignets
Crab Bisque
Pork
Burger
CrĆØme BrĆ»lĆ©e
Beer
Seafood Paella
Sit down
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Worth the drive. This unassuming exterior hides a talented chef with some damn fine culinary chops. Thereā€™s also a gifted bar tender that makes..."
Meilee Anderson
"EXTRA EXTRA, Read all about it!!! I have never given any kind of review for a business before. However, there's a first time for everything and I'm..."
Kevin Luciano
"Went in a group of 6, we go out monthly and try different places. We ordered mainly from the appetizers. A virgin bloody Mary meal you can't go..."
Laura Morrison
"One of my favorite places to eat, had to take my Dad Wednesday for lunch he had a burger on a gluten-free bun and potato fries he really liked it a..."
Tricia Gann
"Just had an amazing birthday celebration dinner for my husband at Bar Bistro. Every dish we had (lamb shank, Paella, Traditional Cuban, Crab Bisque,..."
Emma Ruoff Hope
"Loved everything about this place. Drinks, service, food and atmosphere...I applaud you ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ and the middle of nowhere too. So glad that..."
Rachael Velasco
"We where looking for a good date night spot near the house and found this amazing place.The food was delicious and I would definitely go back and..."
Andrea Graves Davis
"The best burger I ever tasted and that's saying alot! It wasn't even my burger, it was my bestfriends, she added bacon and Avacados! I had the duck..."
Lydia Youngman
"I loved everything! My cocktail (5 peppers was truly delicious) the service amazing, and the food soooo good. Coming from Chicago and always longing..."
Liliana Goebel
"My husband and I went here tonight for dinner as I saw good reviews on Yelp and I was looking for a place with good macaroni and cheese. They didn't..."
Jennifer Sanders
"Definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Food and service was great. My wife an I will absolutely be..."
Lowell Hankel
"mellow gastropub vibe with amazing food just like youā€™d find in downtown Seattle, but close to home & half the price. I can easily see myself..."
Rachelle Black
Rosewood Cafe
88/100 (1146 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
American
Vegan Options
Soups
Cafe
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tuna Melt
Sandwiches
American
Soups
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amanda is amazing! I highly recommend the Mac and cheese with chicken AND bacon! Soo goood! The staff was excellent. Definitely coming..."
Walt Patrick Porter
"Amazing food and the best customer service you could ask for..."
Chantz Roberts
"The Rosewood is one of our regular stops. Their biggest problem is that everything tastes so frigging good. I do wish that they carried a sweet..."
Chris Perkins
"Rosewood Cafe is a lovely place to have lunch while enjoying visiting with family or..."
Michelle Vlasak
"This is the best French Dip I have encountered in all my years--and I've been to..."
Thomas Cross
"Wonderful restaurant.. great food... excellent..."
Carrie Carleton
"Favorite lunch spot, sandwiches are delish, love the..."
Jeannie Alfers
"Love love love the food. I had the Wood which my favorite. The service as always was..."
Stephanie Salscheider
"Great environment and service! The food is delicious!!! Thank you...."
Janie Kean
"Very good food. Reasonable prices. Great..."
Michelle Skylstad
"Always delicious!..."
Ashley Smart
"Did a Google search for soup and sandwich 3 years ago, Rosewood came up and we tried it. Now we go at least once a month. Rick's dip is a favorite,..."
Alan Councilman
"Loved..."
Patrick Bertucci
Lift Bridge Coffee
87/100 (128 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
American
American
American
"as a lover of the historic post office building, was happy to discover this tiny little coffee shop housed in one of the service bays. Love the local..."
RR Anderson
"Being new to Tacoma I've been searching for the best coffee place to make my home away from home. Although there are many options around I've decided..."
Devin Anding
"Best coffee shop around - they really care about their..."
Matt Eldridge
"This place is cool. I love the atmosphere of the old post office combined with two espresso..."
Zac Schon
"Love, love, love this coffee place!..."
Rachel Silos
"Awesome coffee shop in downtown Tacoma! The coffee they serve is delicious and I love the fact that they hand craft their own syrups for the drinks...."
Brianne Day
"Congrats on your new great space in the Post..."
Erik Bjornson
"The tastiest coffee I have ever had. Thank you! Keep it..."
Jillian Adkins
"Beautiful people, cool location! I will be visiting here..."
Scott Haydon
"A small Coffee Shop located at the lobby next to the Post Office and a restaurant in a historic building in Downtown Tacoma. It has lots of space to..."
Wasim Islam
"Great coffee with good amount of seating. Inside a building with a post office and other..."
Grace Mori (usagym2008)
"I fell in to love with this amazing cafe on a business trip to Tacoma. This places more then earns five stars because of incredible coffee (I had a..."
Jayson Matthews
"Great coffee, itā€™s inside the post office so not the best environment. And as youā€™d expect they take their time. But worth the..."
Rob Chenier
"Its easy to miss but great place for coffee. The barista was very sweet and the coffee was..."
Mario Barrron
"Friendly and nice barista. The coffee was good. It is a nice hall to have..."
Helen Ell Tran
"I've been to many coffee shops across the US and find this place to be an absolute gem amidst the plethora of caffeine retailers. Class, thought, and..."
Autumn May