South Jackson Ave Guidebook
Food scene
Great Monte Carlo breakfast and crab bisque is to die for! Very quaint, intimate, off the beaten path little restaurant. Do make note that they have limited hours of operation and a reservation is highly recommended.
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Over The Moon Cafe
709 Opera AlleyGreat Monte Carlo breakfast and crab bisque is to die for! Very quaint, intimate, off the beaten path little restaurant. Do make note that they have limited hours of operation and a reservation is highly recommended.
Phenomenal Argentinian steak restaurant, directly on 6th Ave. Great spot for business travelers or a special occasion. Delicious ceviche, steaks and drinks! Highly recommend a reservation on Fri/Sat nights and note it can be quite busy at times. Worth the wait though!
61 moradores locais recomendam
Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AvePhenomenal Argentinian steak restaurant, directly on 6th Ave. Great spot for business travelers or a special occasion. Delicious ceviche, steaks and drinks! Highly recommend a reservation on Fri/Sat nights and note it can be quite busy at times. Worth the wait though!
NARROWS GYRO
6603 6th AvenueGreat gyro spot, available on Doordash if you want delivery.
Cozy local watering hole with delicious beer, burgers and Bloody Marys. Great view of the water and Narrows bridge and the sunsets are unbeatable.
Beach Tavern
8612 6th AveCozy local watering hole with delicious beer, burgers and Bloody Marys. Great view of the water and Narrows bridge and the sunsets are unbeatable.
Delicious lobster dip, fish and chips, cajun fries and drinks all with a phenomenal view of the water and outdoor seating.
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Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th StDelicious lobster dip, fish and chips, cajun fries and drinks all with a phenomenal view of the water and outdoor seating.
Great selection of beer on tap/to go. Friendly and knowledgable bartenders and can be pretty lively on the weekends. They even have paint/sip Bob Ross style paint nights!
Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom
2049 Mildred St WGreat selection of beer on tap/to go. Friendly and knowledgable bartenders and can be pretty lively on the weekends. They even have paint/sip Bob Ross style paint nights!
Featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive in's and Dives the Annex offers great drinks and higher end gastro pub food on Tacoma's hopping 6th Ave. 21+ Breakfast until 2pm, don't miss the candied bacon and GIGANTIC stuffed pancake! The brussels sprouts with bacon and butternut squash, all tossed with balsamic vinegar are divine and the Tassos Tacos will knock your socks off (named after their creator and former chef, a personal friend of mine) If you're feeling daring try the moonshine sampler for something new! Located in a popular part of town for bar hopping it can be busy on the weekends, highly recommend calling ahead for the waitlist.
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Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueFeatured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive in's and Dives the Annex offers great drinks and higher end gastro pub food on Tacoma's hopping 6th Ave. 21+ Breakfast until 2pm, don't miss the candied bacon and GIGANTIC stuffed pancake! The brussels sprouts with bacon and butternut squash, all tossed with balsamic vinegar are divine and the Tassos Tacos will knock your socks off (named after their creator and former chef, a personal friend of mine) If you're feeling daring try the moonshine sampler for something new! Located in a popular part of town for bar hopping it can be busy on the weekends, highly recommend calling ahead for the waitlist.
A longtime local favorite for fantastic, handcrafted pizzas and beers, family friendly until 10pm. A great place to catch the Seahawks games!
12 moradores locais recomendam
Cloverleaf
6430 6th AveA longtime local favorite for fantastic, handcrafted pizzas and beers, family friendly until 10pm. A great place to catch the Seahawks games!
Great local tavern with a unique theme, every 4 months they rotate all the decor to a new region of the world. Offering delicious drinks and above average pub menu and serving breakfast until 3pm, all offerings are delicious and fresh. The Eggs Benedict is probably the best I have ever had. The hollandaise is outstandingly good and they use actual shaved ham. Yummy!
33 moradores locais recomendam
Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th StGreat local tavern with a unique theme, every 4 months they rotate all the decor to a new region of the world. Offering delicious drinks and above average pub menu and serving breakfast until 3pm, all offerings are delicious and fresh. The Eggs Benedict is probably the best I have ever had. The hollandaise is outstandingly good and they use actual shaved ham. Yummy!
Another amazing offering on 6th ave, The Table is chef owned and offers farm to table small plates that rotate depending on seasonality. Rich flavors and unique tastes that will excite your tastebuds! Great wine pairings to top it all off perfectly. Highly vegetarian friendly menu but also offers some of the best braised elk and duck I've ever tasted.
27 moradores locais recomendam
The Table
2715 6th AveAnother amazing offering on 6th ave, The Table is chef owned and offers farm to table small plates that rotate depending on seasonality. Rich flavors and unique tastes that will excite your tastebuds! Great wine pairings to top it all off perfectly. Highly vegetarian friendly menu but also offers some of the best braised elk and duck I've ever tasted.
Small, locally owned, absolutely no-frills sandwich shop that is a secret favorite with locals. Magical Sandwich Makers Deli shouldn't be missed if you love a great, handcrafted sando, don't let the drab exterior or the longer than Subway wait times turn you away, they are truly worth the wait. (Pro tip, call your order in ahead of time to skip some of the wait time, especially during lunch rush!) The Reuben is phenomenal, and the East Coast Italian can easily feed two people as it is stacked a mile high with meat. Don't judge until you have tasted!
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MSM Deli
2220 6th AveSmall, locally owned, absolutely no-frills sandwich shop that is a secret favorite with locals. Magical Sandwich Makers Deli shouldn't be missed if you love a great, handcrafted sando, don't let the drab exterior or the longer than Subway wait times turn you away, they are truly worth the wait. (Pro tip, call your order in ahead of time to skip some of the wait time, especially during lunch rush!) The Reuben is phenomenal, and the East Coast Italian can easily feed two people as it is stacked a mile high with meat. Don't judge until you have tasted!
Cheap and delicious gourmet hot dogs, great for late night fill ups while out on the town. Feeling brave? Try the Hounddog, with bacon and peanut butter it sounds a little strange but is surprisingly good! Great beer selection, the game is ALWAYS on, casual atmosphere.
59 moradores locais recomendam
The Red Hot
2914 6th AveCheap and delicious gourmet hot dogs, great for late night fill ups while out on the town. Feeling brave? Try the Hounddog, with bacon and peanut butter it sounds a little strange but is surprisingly good! Great beer selection, the game is ALWAYS on, casual atmosphere.
Another local favorite not to be judged from the exterior, Southern Kitchen offers an AUTHENTIC home cooking southern menu filled with classics like collard greens, grits, fried catfish, sweet tea okra, fried chicken and cornbread. Featured on Diners, Drive In's and Dives for good reason, the homey atmosphere makes you feel like you're eating at your grandma's house. The chicken fried steak breakfast is the best!
24 moradores locais recomendam
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th AveAnother local favorite not to be judged from the exterior, Southern Kitchen offers an AUTHENTIC home cooking southern menu filled with classics like collard greens, grits, fried catfish, sweet tea okra, fried chicken and cornbread. Featured on Diners, Drive In's and Dives for good reason, the homey atmosphere makes you feel like you're eating at your grandma's house. The chicken fried steak breakfast is the best!
Make sure you head downstairs and check out the Tiki Lounge with the waterfall in the back, its really fun and has a great menu of tiki drinks! With multiple themed restaurants and bars packed into it's 7 floors there is sure to be something for everyone. Make sure to leave time to just wander the building, there is absolutely stunning decor/architecture to explore that will keep you entertained for quite a while! Built in the second Renaissance Revival style in 1915-16 when fraternal organizations were an important part of the community and had the money to build beautiful buildings such as this one; it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Definitely worth a stop, see if you can find the hidden bar!
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayMake sure you head downstairs and check out the Tiki Lounge with the waterfall in the back, its really fun and has a great menu of tiki drinks! With multiple themed restaurants and bars packed into it's 7 floors there is sure to be something for everyone. Make sure to leave time to just wander the building, there is absolutely stunning decor/architecture to explore that will keep you entertained for quite a while! Built in the second Renaissance Revival style in 1915-16 when fraternal organizations were an important part of the community and had the money to build beautiful buildings such as this one; it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Definitely worth a stop, see if you can find the hidden bar!
One of the best steakhouses in Tacoma. This establishment offers the finest of food, drink, ambiance and impeccable service that all combine perfectly for a five-star dining experience that will leave you wowed. The perfect choice for a special occasion; if you let them know you are celebrating, they will go out of their way to make it special. Do not miss the old school table side Ceasar Salad service, Wicked Shrimp, Lobster Mashed Potatoes and Honey Chipotle Corn! Although it is one of the priciest options in town you absolutely get what you pay for here; the quality of the food and service is exceptional. Be prepared for a full, leisurely dinner experience while having your every need and desire being catered to. $$$$, advance reservations are a must and they only seat one or two walk in guests per night.
27 moradores locais recomendam
El Gaucho Tacoma
2119 Pacific AveOne of the best steakhouses in Tacoma. This establishment offers the finest of food, drink, ambiance and impeccable service that all combine perfectly for a five-star dining experience that will leave you wowed. The perfect choice for a special occasion; if you let them know you are celebrating, they will go out of their way to make it special. Do not miss the old school table side Ceasar Salad service, Wicked Shrimp, Lobster Mashed Potatoes and Honey Chipotle Corn! Although it is one of the priciest options in town you absolutely get what you pay for here; the quality of the food and service is exceptional. Be prepared for a full, leisurely dinner experience while having your every need and desire being catered to. $$$$, advance reservations are a must and they only seat one or two walk in guests per night.
Tiny, no seating and unassuming but Infinite is THE BEST cup of soup in town and is a perfect stop off while exploring the city. Grab a cup to go to warm your bones and belly and continue on your adventures in T-Town. With its rotating menu of delicious, fresh and homemade options there is always something for everyone including daily vegetarian and vegan options. The best ones sell out quickly and there can be a line at lunchtime, but the wait is absolutely worth it if you love a great soup.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Infinite Soups
445 Tacoma Ave STiny, no seating and unassuming but Infinite is THE BEST cup of soup in town and is a perfect stop off while exploring the city. Grab a cup to go to warm your bones and belly and continue on your adventures in T-Town. With its rotating menu of delicious, fresh and homemade options there is always something for everyone including daily vegetarian and vegan options. The best ones sell out quickly and there can be a line at lunchtime, but the wait is absolutely worth it if you love a great soup.
Located on the Ruston Way waterfront with phenomenal sunset/Rainier views from their deck and window seating, Duke's is a must if you're craving a great bowl of lobster chowder with fresh sourdough, crab dip, or any other seafood delights; my fav is the Colonel Mustard’s wild salmon. Join their email club ahead of time and get $10 or $20 off. Birthdays also snag a very significant discount and wine by the bottle is 1/2 price on Mondays. Definitely a must eat while in Tacoma!
43 moradores locais recomendam
Duke's Seafood & Chowder
3327 Ruston WayLocated on the Ruston Way waterfront with phenomenal sunset/Rainier views from their deck and window seating, Duke's is a must if you're craving a great bowl of lobster chowder with fresh sourdough, crab dip, or any other seafood delights; my fav is the Colonel Mustard’s wild salmon. Join their email club ahead of time and get $10 or $20 off. Birthdays also snag a very significant discount and wine by the bottle is 1/2 price on Mondays. Definitely a must eat while in Tacoma!
Family Friendly Activities
Zoológico e Aquário Point Defiance
5400 N Pearl StTop notch zoo and aquarium
At its peak in the Fall this is a must stop for travelers through our area. Great Instaworthy photo ops!
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Parque Point Defiance
5400 North Pearl StreetAt its peak in the Fall this is a must stop for travelers through our area. Great Instaworthy photo ops!
HUGE indoor play/learning space, great for rainy days.
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Museu Infantil de Tacoma
1501 Pacific AveHUGE indoor play/learning space, great for rainy days.
Just a few minutes up the road, Titlow park has a great splash pad for the kids in the summer and a playground/swingset. Great walking trails and covered picnic areas are available for rent during peak season.
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Titlow Park
8425 6th AveJust a few minutes up the road, Titlow park has a great splash pad for the kids in the summer and a playground/swingset. Great walking trails and covered picnic areas are available for rent during peak season.
Sightseeing
The bridge of glass is magnificent and the museum features a working studio where you can watch glass blowing in person.
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Chihuly Bridge of Glass
The bridge of glass is magnificent and the museum features a working studio where you can watch glass blowing in person.
Explore the history of the automobile told with more than 300 classic vehicles on display.
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LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StExplore the history of the automobile told with more than 300 classic vehicles on display.
Beautiful drive around Pt. Defiance park in a wooded setting. Absolutely stunning in the fall offering Instaworthy backdrops galore!
14 moradores locais recomendam
Five Mile Drive
Five Mile DriveBeautiful drive around Pt. Defiance park in a wooded setting. Absolutely stunning in the fall offering Instaworthy backdrops galore!
Beautiful views of the sound, typical PNW rocky beach with picnic tables and charcoal grills available. A great place to explore with the kids that offers a great paved walking path. Canoe rentals available during the summer.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Praia Owen
5605 Owen Beach RoadBeautiful views of the sound, typical PNW rocky beach with picnic tables and charcoal grills available. A great place to explore with the kids that offers a great paved walking path. Canoe rentals available during the summer.
A local favorite, walk along the waterfront on the well maintained and paved path, rent a scooter or a kayak, lots of great restaurants with outside patio seating over the water.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Ruston Way Park
A local favorite, walk along the waterfront on the well maintained and paved path, rent a scooter or a kayak, lots of great restaurants with outside patio seating over the water.