Where to Eat

Below are a few of the dining favorites of Puget Sound students, faculty, and staff. The prices vary from most expensive ($$$$) to least expensive($). All of these restaurants are within ten minutes of campus.

Asado ($$$-$$$$)
Cucina Argentina
2810 6th Ave.
253.272.7770
Anthony's at Point Defiance ($$-$$$)
For planked salmon or halibut
5912 N. Waterfront Dr.
253.752.9700
Antique Sandwich Co. ($-$$)
For black bean burritos and luscious desserts
5102 N. Pearl St.
253.752.4069
Cafe Divino ($$)
A classic Italian wine bar--for light meals
2112 N. 30th St.
253.779.4226
East & West Cafe ($$)
For the best Vietnamese in town
5319 Tacoma Mall Blvd.
253.475.7755
East & West Cafe Proctor ($-$$)
The Best Vietnamese in town travels to the North End
2514 N. Proctor St.
253.756.5092
El Gaucho Tacoma ($$$$)
For that very special occasion
2119 Pacific Ave.
253.272.1510
Engine House No. 9 Restaurant & Brewery ($-$$)
Brew pub with tasty, creative soups and sandwiches
611 N. Pine St.
253.272.3435
Europa Bistro ($$-$$$)
For excellent Italian with a European fusion; cozy
2515 N. Proctor St.
253.761.5660
Fujiya Japanese Restaurant ($$-$$$)
For superb sushi
1125 Court C
253.627.5319
Galanga Thai Cuisine
1129 Broadway
253.272.3393
Gateway to India ($$)
For meat or vegetarian curries and mango lassis
2603 Sixth Ave.
253.552.5022
Harmon Pub and Brewery ($-$$)
For broiled salmon, calamari, and gourmet pizzas
1938 Pacific Ave.
253.383.2739
Il Fiasco ($$)
For the best in Northern Italian cuisine
2717 Sixth Ave.
253.272.6688
Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern & Eatery ($-$$)
(Must be 21)
Burgers, pizza and seafood
3211 Ruston Way
253.756.0771
La Fondita II ($-$$)
For chicken enchiladas and flan
2620 N. Proctor St.
253.752.2878
The Lobster Shop ($$$)
For lobster and other crustaceans
4013 Ruston Way
253.759.2165
The Melting Pot ($$$-$$$$)
For a fine fondue experience
2121 Pacific Ave.
253.535.3939
Metropolitan Market ($-$$)
For gourmet grocery shopping
2420 N. Proctor St.
253.761.3663
Old House Cafe ($$-$$$)
For "Mary's Northwest Raspberry Chicken Caesar"
2717 N. Proctor St.
253.759.7336
The Old Spaghetti Factory ($-$$)
For pasta with Mizithra cheese
1735 S. Jefferson Ave.
253.383.2214
Pacific Grill ($$$-$$$$)
Steaks, chops, and classic seafood
1502 Pacific Ave. in the Courtyard by Marriott
253.627.3535
Pomodoro Italian Restaurant ($$)
For grilled portabella mushrooms and tiramisu
3819 N. 26th St.
253.752.1111
Pour at Four ($$)
Wine bar, small plates menu
3814 N. 26th St.
253.761.8015
Primo Grill ($$$)
Mediterranean inspired cuisine from a wood burning oven and grill in a dramatic display
601 S. Pine St.
253.383.7000
The Ram Restaurant & Big Horn Brewery ($$)
For burgers, fajitas, salads, and steaks
3001 Ruston Way
253.756.7886
Ravenous Restaurant ($$)
For Northwest and urban Italian fare
785 Broadway
253.572.6374
Rock Pasta Brick Oven Pizza ($$)
For gourmet pizza
1920 S. Jefferson Ave.
253.627.7625
Sea Grill ($$$-$$$$)
For finfish and shellfish from around the world
1498 Pacific Ave.
253.272.5656
Shakabrah Java ($)
For sun dried tomato cream cheese and toasted bagels
2618 Sixth Ave.
253.572.4369
C.I. Shenanigans ($$$)
For cioppino and mesquite grilled salmon
3017 Ruston Way
253.752.8899
Stanley & Seafort's Steak, Chop & Fish House ($$$)
For Copper River Salmon (in season) and a view of the city
115 E. 34th St.
253.473.7300
Starbucks Coffee
For coffee, pastries, and conversation
2602 N. Proctor St. (in the Proctor District)
253.756.1859
Also located at:
3130 S. 23rd St. (in Top Foods)
2405 N. Pearl St. (at Westgate)
601 S. Pine St. (on 6th Ave.)
2112 N. 30th St. (in Old Town)
Steamer's Seafood Cafe ($-$$)
For fish 'n chips 'n chowder on the water
8802 Sixth Ave.
253.565.4532
Tully's Coffee
Coffee, pastries, and conversation
2312 N. 30th St. (in Old Town)
253.572.1480