Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
A short walk to good American-style food. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Local brewery. . 21+ after 8 p.m. Karaoke every Saturday at !0 p.m.
http://www.ehouse9.com/
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Engine House No. 9
611 N Pine StA short walk to good American-style food. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Local brewery. . 21+ after 8 p.m. Karaoke every Saturday at !0 p.m.
http://www.ehouse9.com/
Our favorite dessert place!
https://www.facebook.com/icecreamsocialcart/
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Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveOur favorite dessert place!
https://www.facebook.com/icecreamsocialcart/
A unique menu--Argentinian Steak House. It's on the pricey side but great for a celebration. They also have a great happy hour that we frequent often.
http://www.asadotacoma.com/#about
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Asado Restaurant
2810 6th AveA unique menu--Argentinian Steak House. It's on the pricey side but great for a celebration. They also have a great happy hour that we frequent often.
http://www.asadotacoma.com/#about
Another great find! We love that they source most of their food locally and by season. Be sure to also check out their happy hour!
http://www.primogrilltacoma.com/
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Primo Grill
2701 6th AveAnother great find! We love that they source most of their food locally and by season. Be sure to also check out their happy hour!
http://www.primogrilltacoma.com/
We enjoy taking a stroll to Bluebeard for a cup of coffee. If you're looking for a casual relaxed place to work remote or read the paper, this is it! On warm sunny days, they roll up the windows. They also serve Corina Bakery pastries!
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Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveWe enjoy taking a stroll to Bluebeard for a cup of coffee. If you're looking for a casual relaxed place to work remote or read the paper, this is it! On warm sunny days, they roll up the windows. They also serve Corina Bakery pastries!
This hip laid back greasy-spoon is a great place to roll out of bed and head to breakfast. Don't miss their dinner-plate sized pancakes and magic potatoes!!!! Delish and affordable!
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Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveThis hip laid back greasy-spoon is a great place to roll out of bed and head to breakfast. Don't miss their dinner-plate sized pancakes and magic potatoes!!!! Delish and affordable!
Hot Dogs! Anyway you can possibly imagine them served. Our favorites: The Hound Dog--Peanut Butter and Bacon and the Mac & Cheese. De-Lish! 21+ or To-Go.
http://www.redhottacoma.com/
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The Red Hot
2914 6th AveHot Dogs! Anyway you can possibly imagine them served. Our favorites: The Hound Dog--Peanut Butter and Bacon and the Mac & Cheese. De-Lish! 21+ or To-Go.
http://www.redhottacoma.com/
Tacoma has a ton of great Thai food. This one happens to be our favorite casual dining experience close to home--perfect for a quick night out or takeout.
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Wild Orchid
3023 6th AveTacoma has a ton of great Thai food. This one happens to be our favorite casual dining experience close to home--perfect for a quick night out or takeout.
A unique restaurant offering NW seasonal food, including some vegetarian and vegan options. They have a unique happy hour and great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Marrow Kitchen & Bar
2717 6th AvenueA unique restaurant offering NW seasonal food, including some vegetarian and vegan options. They have a unique happy hour and great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the chef put this place on the map. They execute their menu to perfection from breakfast to dinner. In our humble opinion, the Down & Dirty is the BEST. BURGER. EVER. 21+
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Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the chef put this place on the map. They execute their menu to perfection from breakfast to dinner. In our humble opinion, the Down & Dirty is the BEST. BURGER. EVER. 21+
Family-oriented atmosphere for good pizza and salads.
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Farrelli's Pizza, Tacoma
3518 6th AveFamily-oriented atmosphere for good pizza and salads.
This market is our Go-To for when we need a quick and easy lunch or dinner on the go or a movie night on the couch. Their take out options are limitless! Their deli offers everything from sandwiches, specialty salads, and soups to turkey or prime rib single-serve dinners. AND. IT'S. ALL. GOOD! Don't forget to swing by the pastry case for THE COOKIE!!!!
P.S. Don't buy your regular groceries here. Safeway is across the street!
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StThis market is our Go-To for when we need a quick and easy lunch or dinner on the go or a movie night on the couch. Their take out options are limitless! Their deli offers everything from sandwiches, specialty salads, and soups to turkey or prime rib single-serve dinners. AND. IT'S. ALL. GOOD! Don't forget to swing by the pastry case for THE COOKIE!!!!
P.S. Don't buy your regular groceries here. Safeway is across the street!
Two Town Pub and Cafe
5005 Main StBest steak salad in Tacoma and FRIED pickles!!!
Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific AveGreat all-day, every day happy hour. Bar only, 21+
Essentials
Safeway
2411 N Proctor StEntertainment & Activities
Go visit our local little theater for a cheap date-night. Monday & Tuesday evening shows are $4.00. Wednesday-Sunday, $6. They screen one movie a week, offering two showtimes per day. On a nice summer night--walk!
http://bluemousetheatre.com/
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Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor StGo visit our local little theater for a cheap date-night. Monday & Tuesday evening shows are $4.00. Wednesday-Sunday, $6. They screen one movie a week, offering two showtimes per day. On a nice summer night--walk!
http://bluemousetheatre.com/
Tacoma's newest movie theater offering] reclining seats. Try to reserve seats ahead of time so you don't miss a showing and/or can sit by your date!
http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=701601
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Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StTacoma's newest movie theater offering] reclining seats. Try to reserve seats ahead of time so you don't miss a showing and/or can sit by your date!
http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=701601
Parks & Nature
We love our local zoo! Check out our new clouded leopard cubs. Don't miss Zoolights in the winter!
http://www.pdza.org/
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StWe love our local zoo! Check out our new clouded leopard cubs. Don't miss Zoolights in the winter!
http://www.pdza.org/
This park is INCREDIBLE. Running and walking trails, bike paths, gardens, tennis courts, beach access, kayak rentals, picnic tables galore. This place is AMAZING!!!
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/
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Jardin de roses de Point Defiance
5400 N Pearl StThis park is INCREDIBLE. Running and walking trails, bike paths, gardens, tennis courts, beach access, kayak rentals, picnic tables galore. This place is AMAZING!!!
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-defiance-park/
Arts & Culture
Learn about the state of Washington! While you're here check out one of Tacoma's most beautiful buildings, Union Station and follow the famous Chihuly Glass Bridge down to the glass museum and waterfront.
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Musée d'Histoire de l'État de Washington
1911 Pacific AveLearn about the state of Washington! While you're here check out one of Tacoma's most beautiful buildings, Union Station and follow the famous Chihuly Glass Bridge down to the glass museum and waterfront.
Famous glass blower & artist, Dale Chihuly was born and raised in Tacoma. The museum was built to honor and showcase the PNW's contribution to the studio glass movement. You can check out permanent and visiting collections and also watch artists work in the Hot Shop.
https://museumofglass.org/
The Museum of Glass offers free admission every 3rd Thursday of each month.
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Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StFamous glass blower & artist, Dale Chihuly was born and raised in Tacoma. The museum was built to honor and showcase the PNW's contribution to the studio glass movement. You can check out permanent and visiting collections and also watch artists work in the Hot Shop.
https://museumofglass.org/
The Museum of Glass offers free admission every 3rd Thursday of each month.
We are proud of our growing museum which recently underwent an expansion. Check out their exhibitions here: http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/
The Tacoma Art Museum offers free admission every 3rd Thursday of each month.
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Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveWe are proud of our growing museum which recently underwent an expansion. Check out their exhibitions here: http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/
The Tacoma Art Museum offers free admission every 3rd Thursday of each month.
Sightseeing
Union Station/South 19th Street
Chihuly Bridge of Glass