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