Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Tacoma? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Windmill Bistro

4.8

4.8 (923)

$30 and under

American

Sumner

About the restaurant

Located at Windmill Gardens, The Bistro is an upscale casual restaurant that serves a seasonal, made-from scratch menu in a refreshing atmosphere featuring a loft wine lounge and outdoor dining garden.

We invite you to join us. Come relax and enjoy delicious food and the best service you’ll find anywhere.

Top review

Nan

Dined 2 days ago

Very nice dinner experience at Windmill Bistro. We sat on the patio and the weather was perfect. The food, cocktails and service were wonderful! Love this bistro.

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Popular dish

Crab Melt

Over The Moon Cafe

4.9

4.9 (2714)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Small and romantic we specialize in celebrations with family and friends, or just a quiet dinner with good conversation. We are family owned and operated and have been serving our community since 2001.

Drive in to Opera Alley and be transported. We strive to bring approachable food and beverage, a sense of comfort and community, as well as a unique and quality dining experience. We call ourselves a "cafe" in the sense that we are not pretentious and offer a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of comfort and respite.

Parking in Opera Alley, and downtown, can be a bit of a challenge, especially on the weekends, so please be sure to give yourself plenty of time when making reservations to find a parking space, or consider a night off from driving and get an Uber or Lift!! Eat good food often, break bread with friends and family, spend time with those you love, and we will see you soon.

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Craig

Dined 2 days ago

Food was outstanding and service was impeccable. Our favorite special occasion restaurant.

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Perry's Cocktail Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (84)

$30 and under

American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Perry's is a place to sip and share. We believe in making quality food and drinks accessible and fun for our community. We feature hand-crafted cocktails, a seasonal rotating menu, and a great atmosphere.
21 and over establishment

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KristofferGold

Dined 7 days ago

Dining at Perry’s is always a fantastic experience! The food was delicious and Sam and Alex provided wonderful hospitality. I’ll be back soon!

Brix 25 Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1934)

$31 to $50

American

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Mother’s Day Brunch - a spring‑forward, chef‑crafted midday celebration with cocktails, savory seasonal dishes, and a relaxed pace made for lingering with the people you love.

Since its opening, Brix 25 Restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Brix 25° is Seasonal Northwest Cuisine. Chef/Owner Thad Lyman updates the menu seasonally and whenever the mood strikes, working with his team in an open kitchen. The menu is rustic and refined, rooted in Northwest products, embellished with classic cooking techniques.

We are small and proud to be an intimate restaurant. Being smaller allows us to focus on delicious food, inventive hand crafted cocktails and a curated, Northwest focused wine list.

Located on the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor, our foremost goal is that every guest has a memorable experience. Brix 25 is the perfect fine dining experience for romantic occasions, anniversary's, family gatherings, business dinners or just because.

Top review

Curtis

Dined on May 10, 2026

Brix 25 is one of our go to spots for great food. It has never let us down.

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Experience

Cocktail Hour at Brix 25

Experience

Half-Priced Bottles of Wine

Ms. Jane's Fine Dining

4.5

4.5 (132)

$31 to $50

American

Milton

About the restaurant

Nestled in BJ's Bingo & Gaming, in Fife, Washington, Ms. Jane’s Fine Dining offers a refined dining experience with sweeping views of Mount Rainier. Guests enjoy a cozy fireplace, an exhibition kitchen, and a high‑end wine bar featuring thoughtfully curated selections.
Executive Chef Joshua David presents a creative, seasonal menu rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship, complemented by murals celebrating Native American heritage and views of Mount Rainier.
Special Features: Private dining, seasonal locally inspired cuisine, and panoramic mountain views.

Valet parking is available Fridays and Saturdays after 6 pm.

Ms. Jane’s is located inside BJ’s Bingo & Gaming. As this is a casino and bingo hall, all guests must be 18 years of age or older and present a valid state‑issued photo ID for entry.

Located upstairs beside Ms. Jane’s, Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere with premium cigars and beverages.

For reservations, visit Ms. Jane’s Fine Dining or call (253) 231‑4434.

Top review

Cindy

Dined on May 22, 2026

My husband and I made reservations at Ms. Jane’s Fine Dining to celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary. What a wonderful experience!! It was our first time there, and definitely not our last!! The service, food, and wine were outstanding, and we can’t thank them all enough for a wonderful experience!!

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4.6

4.6 (237)

$30 and under

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Puyalapabs Café offers a beautifully intimate Northwest setting featuring steaks, seafood, Asian cuisine, and other regional favorites. 21+ only.

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Victoria

Dined on May 10, 2026

Very nice dining! My family had a great time dining and the restaurant staff were terrific. The restaurant is warm and welcoming.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Puyallup

4.4

4.4 (98)

$30 and under

American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Nolan and DaleGold

Dined on Apr 11, 2026

BJ’s has great choices of food. Miss living close to one and go when possible. Like the weekly specials!

Mama Stortini's - Puyallup

4.3

4.3 (1129)

$30 and under

American

Puyallup

About the restaurant

Mama Stortini’s is home to a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern and Coastal Italian flavors. Popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mama’s. Locally owned, locally loved. We strive to make you feel right at home!

Top review

Barb

Dined on Feb 24, 2026

We highly appreciate Mama Stortini's! The food, staff and service are excellent. The ambience was a bit loud recently but those diners were celebrating a special occasion. The overall experience is topnotch! Barb, Puyallup

Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (1109)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique experience with an amazing view:

Breakfast - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00am to 11:00am/
Lunch - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00am to 3:00pm/
Brunch - Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2:00pm/
Dinner - Daily from 4:00pm to 10:00pm/
Happy Hour - Daily 3:00pm to 5:00pm/
New Late-Night Menu - Available 10:00pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday/

We offer complimentary Valet service for guests dining at Copper & Salt. We do not validate parking outside of our Valet service.

Top review

Sean

Dined 4 days ago

Nice Restuarant with a simple but very good choices for Breakfast. Brunch. Lunch and Dinner . Great waitress service. Staying here 4days and thoroughly enjoying it.

McMenamins Elks Temple

4.4

4.4 (1912)

$30 and under

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

McMenamins Elks Temple Pub serves classic Northwest fare in a room with a view. You can’t help but gaze through the soaring windows toward Foss Waterway, but be sure to look up, too, for a fantastic display of chandeliers. From early breakfasts to late night cocktails, the pub is open to all ages serving breakfast classics like benedicts and omelets, and for dinner, elevated burgers and pizzas with an ever-changing seasonal menu inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

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Charles

Dined on May 9, 2026

Our server was very knowledgeable about the offerings, provided wonderful insights and suggestions, and was very attentive to our needs as the meal progressed. The brunch was excellent. We highly recommend McMenamins Elk Temple for any meal.

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