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The 10 Best Restaurants In Tacoma

Updated: May 2, 2022

Take your next night out to the next level with the best and trendiest restaurants Tacoma has to offer. We reviewed the top award winners, scrutinized millions of expert reviews, and found the best restaurants in Tacoma. Visit These restaurants for the finest dishes that Tacoma has to offer. Expect award-winning service.

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Pimienta Bistro & Bar

Latin, $$$, Northeast TacomaLatin, $$$Tacoma, Northeast Tacoma
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2017

    Shining a Light on Federal Way's Unforgettable Food Scene

    Eater, 2017

The Table

American, $$, North EndAmerican, $$Tacoma, North End
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2017

    24 Essential Tacoma Restaurants

    Eater, 2017

Southern Kitchen

American, $$, CentralAmerican, $$Tacoma, Central
Google: 4.3
Yelp: 4.0
  • Thrillist, 2017

    The Definitive Guide to Tacoma's Best Bars and Restaurants

    Thrillist, 2017
  • Eater, 2017

    24 Essential Tacoma Restaurants

    Eater, 2017

Cooper's Food And Drink

American, $$, TacomaAmerican, $$Tacoma
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Chang Thai Express

Thai, $$, South TacomaThai, $$Tacoma, South Tacoma
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Indo Asian Street Eatery

Asian, $$, New TacomaAsian, $$Tacoma, New Tacoma
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Trip 101, 2019

    8 Best Vegan Restaurants In Tacoma, Washington

    Trip 101, 2019

Wooden City

American, $$, New TacomaAmerican, $$Tacoma, New Tacoma
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Essence Lounge Tacoma

Latin, $$, North EndLatin, $$Tacoma, North End
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5

Bar Bistro

American, $$, TacomaAmerican, $$Tacoma
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5

El Gaucho

American, $$$$, New TacomaAmerican, $$$$Tacoma, New Tacoma
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.0

How was this list created?

We know how tough it is to find the best restaurant in Tacoma. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 10951 spots across Tacoma, analyzed 1095134 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 1286 lists and articles from the likes of Trip 101, Eater and Thrillist – applying our boam magic to sift through results. For example, we considered Trip 101 - 8 Best Vegan Restaurants In Tacoma, Washington, Eater - 24 Essential Tacoma Restaurants and Thrillist - The Definitive Guide to Tacoma's Best Bars and Restaurants as we sourced this ultimate list. We automatically update restaurants’ open hours and services, so you can actually enjoy the top restaurants we show. Since boam gets no payment for showing these restaurants, you can trust the restaurants in this list. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.

Most common questions

Loak Toung Thai, Pimienta Bistro & Bar, and Lobster Shop are the highest-rated vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Tacoma.

Loak Toung Thai, Pimienta Bistro & Bar, and Taqueria El Sabor are the highest-rated restaurants for a quick lunch in Tacoma.

Crisp Greens, Pho King, and Garden's Gourmet Salads are the highest-rated vegan-friendly restaurants in Tacoma.

Loak Toung Thai, Pimienta Bistro & Bar, and Taqueria El Sabor are the highest-rated restaurants for dinner in Tacoma.

Taqueria El Sabor, Southern Kitchen, and Taqueria La Michoacana are the highest-rated best restaurants for delivery in Tacoma.

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