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Where to Eat During Tall Ships Tacoma*

*Hours apply to Tall Ships festival days only
  • 21 Commerce Crew Special
    Bar and nightclub with DJ.
    2106 Pacific Ave # 100, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 272-6278 Map

  • Aroma Cafe Crew Special
    Coffee, lunch, beer and wine, dinner and food to go.
    1001 Pacific Ave. Hours: 9 to 12. Map

  • Blackwater Cafe
    Great coffee and atmosphere.
    Blackwater Cafe, 747 S Fawcett, Tacoma WA 98402, 243-404-0000. Map

  • Cafe by the Bay
    Friendly and accommodating Vietnamese/Thai restaurant.
    229 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 274-8833 Map

  • Cans Crew Special
    Bar and nightclub, with canned beer theme.
    Near 7th and A Street.

  • Cascade Bagel Crew Special
    Bagels, breakfast and lunch. Just over the Bridge of Glass from the Thea Foss Waterway and the festival. 1911 Pacific Ave (253) 272-4242 Map

  • Commerce Teriyaki Crew Special
    786 Commerce St, Tacoma, (253) 274-0601 Map

  • Corina Bakery Crew Special
    Delightful independent bakery. Also espresso.
    6th and Tacoma Ave, 253-627-5070. Hours: Mon, Thurs 7 am to 7 pm, Firday 7 am to 8 pm. Limited Sunday hours. Map

  • Cutter's Point (Downtown) Crew Special
    1936 Pacific Avenue, 253-272-7101. Hours: Thurs 6 am to 8 pm, Friday 6 am to 6 pm, Sat/Sun 7:30 am - 6 pm, Mon 6 am - 8pm. Map

  • Dock St Sandwich Co Crew Special
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner and sandwiches. Just off the Thea Foss, near the festival.
    1701 Dock St,(253) 627-5882 Map

  • Freighthouse Square Food Court Crew Special
    Something for everyone, from Thai to Mediterranean.
    East 26th and D Streets. Map

  • Friesenburgers - Menu Crew Special
    Inexpensive breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs, salads, and sandwiches. Very friendly service.
    308 East 26th St Tacoma, 253-203-6753. Open extended hours, including July 4th, Sunday and Monday. Map

  • Galanga Thai
    Excellent Thai cuisine
    1129 Broadway, 253-272-3393 Map

  • Grassi's Crew Special
    1702 Pacific Ave, (253) 627-1216. Cafe hours: Thurs 9am to 4 pm, closed July 4th, Sat 9 to 4, Sun 10 to 4, Mon 9 to 4. Map

  • Great Northwest Popcorn Company Crew Special
    Popcorn, candy and ice cream.
    1948A Pacific Ave, (253) 779-5676. Hours: 10 am to 9 pm. Map

  • Hal of a Sub Crew Special
    901 Pacific Ave, (253) 272-2933. Hours: 9 am to 4 pm weekends, Monday through Thursday 9 to 4. Possibly extended hours.

  • The Harmon Crew Special
    Burgers, pub standards, microbrews and drinks.
    1938 Pacific Avenue, 253-383-2739. Mon, Thurs 11 am to 11 pm, Friday, Sat 11 am to Midnight, Sunday 11 am to 10:30 pm. Map

  • Harmon Hub Crew Special
    203 Tacoma Ave South, 253-683-4606. Mon, Thurs 11 am to 11 pm, Friday, Sat 11 am to Midnight, Sunday 11 am to 10:30 pm.

  • Hello Cupcake
    Extremely popular cupcake bakery. Crew Special
    1740 Pacific Avenue, 253-383-7772 Map

  • India Mahal
    Inexpensive lunch buffet and flavorful dinner menu.
    823 Pacific Ave, 253-272-5700. Hours: Lunch buffet 11 am to 3 pm, Dinner menu 3 pm to 7 pm, Dinner buffet 5 to 8 Sunday. Map

  • Infinite Soups Crew Special
    445 Tacoma Ave S, (253) 274-0232. Hours: 11 am to 7 pm Thurs, Sat. Closed Sunday and July 4th. Map

  • Margaret's
    Charming lunch spot with goodies baked on site.
    754 Saint Helens Ave, 253-274-8788. Map

  • Mary's Burger Bistro
    Great burgers and fresh-cut fries, cooked to order.
    2301 Pacific, 253-779-0777. Hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily. Map

  • The Matador
    Bar, Tex Mex cuisine.
    721 Pacific Ave, (253) 627-7100. Hours: 11 am to 2 am daily. 21+ Map

  • Meconi's
    "Tacoma's friendlist place to eat and drink."
    709 Pacific Ave, (253) 383-3388. Hours: 11 am to 2 am. 21+ Map

  • Over the Moon
    Romantic place for a date or fresh, tasty lunch.
    709 Alley Court C (Opera Alley), (253) 284-3722. Hours: Closed Friday July 4th, Sunday July 6th and Monday July 7th. Map

  • Pacific Grill
    1502 Pacific Avenue, (253) 627-3535. Hours: dinner served until 9 pm. Happy hour 2-6, 9-10 Thursday and Friday. Map

  • Paddy Coyne's Crew Special
    Irish pub, serves lunch and dinner.
    815 Pacific Avenue, (253)-272-6963. Hours: 11 am to 2 am daily. Minors welcome until 9 pm. Map

  • The Pita Pit Crew Special
    921 Pacific Ave, (253) 572-7482. Hours Mon-Thurs 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-3am, Sun 10am-6pm. Map

  • Puget Sound Pizza - Menu
    Popular pizza place with bar, also serves delicious breakfasts. Open late.
    317 S 7th St, 253-383-4777 Map

  • Ravenous
    Salads, sandwiches and pasta. Lunch and dinner.
    785 Broadway, (253) 572-6374

  • Renaissance Cafe
    Breakfast, lunch, coffee.
    1746 Pacific Ave, (253) 572-1029 Map

  • The Rock
    Wood fired pizza is the specialty of this small chain with Tacoma roots.
    1920 Jefferson Ave, 253-272-1221 Map

  • TWOKOI
    Sushi and Japanese specialties.
    1552 Commerce Street, (253) 274-8999 Map

  • Varsity Grill
    Sports bar and grill. Kids under 12 always eat free, one per purchase of adult entree.
    1114 Broadway, (253) 627-1229. Map