#1

Sakura Japanese Steak House Japanese, Steak House 3630 S Cedar St, Tacoma (253) 475-1300  I have been going to Sakuras since I was a child. For the past 19 years I have enjoyed them however they have declined a tad bit in food, show, and overall quality but it is still a great restaurant. Now if you're looking for a calm place to eat wher...

#2

Sushi Koji Japanese, Sushi Bar, Casual/Family, Kids Friendly 3807 S. Center St., Tacoma (253) 272-2273  What this place lacks in ambiance it makes up for in 100% great sushi by (in my opinion) Tacoma's best sushi chef, Koji (formerly of Kabuki). My boyfriend and I hunted him down after hearing that he left Kabuki; we were rewarded by a meal of AMAZING ...

#3

Stanley & Seaforts American, Seafood, Steak House 115 E 34th St, Tacoma (253) 473-7300  There isn't a restaurant in the South Sound whose level of quality compares to Stanley and Seafort's. The variety of dishes and their preparation is always a cut above. The seafood is dependably delicious, and the scallops are wonderful--one of the f...

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Southern Kitchen Southern, Catering, Children's Menu, Early Bird Special 1716 6th Avenue, Tacoma (253) 627-4282  I have given this restaurant 4 stars in most catagories, but that doesn't really tell the story. Great food. Great service and staff. Great atmosphere. A GREAT PLACE!!! I only gave it 4 stars because this place stand alone and no rating system c...

#5

Marzano Italian 516 Garfield Street South, Tacoma (253) 537-4191  Best restaurant in Tacoma, located next to PLU, in a converted house. The Italian food is outstanding and the service is always excellent. The dining room is cramp and can be a little loud but still has enough two top tables to have a romantic dinner...

#6	48th Street Pub & Eatery Brewery/Pub/Tavern 4629 Yakima Avenue, Tacoma (253) 473-3602  Great friendly neighborhood pub. Lots of tv's and the you won't be disappointed with the food. Check out Power Hour for some cheap drinks!

#7	Pho V&V Vietnamese 5434 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma (253) 475-6165  This place has really good Pho! My wife and I eat here every weekend.

#8

Paddy Coynes Irish Pub Irish, Brewery/Pub/Tavern, Banquet/Party Room, Bar 815 Pacific Ave., Tacoma (253) 272-6963  I've visited this place a few times with different groups of friends. They've all loved it and have wanted to go back again. Delicious food, great ambiance, great little restaurant/bar. A definite must on your palces to dine.

#9	Moctezuma's 4102 South 56th Street, Tacoma (253) 474-5593  I've been going to this place for years. Love the food! Good customer service. Will definitely be going again and again.