Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Tacoma

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Tacoma? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Marzano Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (744)

$30 and under

Italian

Parkland

About the restaurant

The chefs at Marzano's attain the freshest ingredients to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. Owner Elisa Marzano grew up in Vicenza, Italy, and consistently refers to these roots to design Marzano's unique yet classic menu. Once a quaint two-bedroom home, the restaurant was transformed but still keeps the rustic, home-like feel for an inviting, welcoming atmosphere. The pleasing combination of intimate lighting and natural window light make it the ideal spot for either lunch or dinner. A top menu choice is the boscaiola, which features a creamy tomato and Bolognese sauce over rigatoni pasta, topped with various spices and forest mushrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary bread and salad with every entree, so eating at Marzano's can ensure a satisfied appetite. Marzano's also aims to please those with various dietary needs, such as diners who desire gluten-free options.

Top review

Cindy

Dined 3 days ago

Long time favorite. Food and service are exceptional! Never disappoints!

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4.8

4.8 (2618)

$31 to $50

American

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Small and romantic we specialize in celebrations with family and friends, or just a quiet dinner with good conversation. We are family owned and operated and have been serving our community since 2001.

Drive in to Opera Alley and be transported. We strive to bring approachable food and beverage, a sense of comfort and community, as well as a unique and quality dining experience. We call ourselves a "cafe" in the sense that we are not pretentious and offer a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of comfort and respite.

Parking in Opera Alley, and downtown, can be a bit of a challenge, especially on the weekends, so please be sure to give yourself plenty of time when making reservations to find a parking space, or consider a night off from driving and get an Uber or Lift!! Eat good food often, break bread with friends and family, spend time with those you love, and we will see you soon.

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Aimee

Dined 2 days ago

Cannot suggest a single improvement. The service, food, and drinks were excellent. It was clean and quiet, such a nice romantic place and we will hands down be back.

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4.8

4.8 (1347)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Experience the freshest family favorites in Uptown Gig Harbor at the Greenhouse restaurant. This casual, family-friendly eatery features seasonal menus, bursting with local produce, seafood and spirits. Helmed by renowned chef Erik Smith, each dish is created to order, using responsibly, locally sourced ingredients, artfully prepared and plated in an elegant, inviting ambience.

Greenhouse features full lunch and dinner menus, as well as appetizers, small and large bites and decadent desserts that change daily. It also offers a special Twilight Menu, with three-course meals ranging from light to hearty fare, and a Happy Hour menu that is featured in the bar. The extensive wine and beer list also changes daily, spotlighting local microbreweries and wineries, as well as perennial favorites that pair perfectly with the menu options. Greenhouse is open for lunch and dinner; information about private bookings for parties, meetings, receptions and corporate events is available on request.

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mark

Dined 2 days ago

Always a fantastic experience with incredible food

Brix 25 Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1907)

$31 to $50

American

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Since its opening, Brix 25 Restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Northwest. Brix 25° is Seasonal Northwest Cuisine. Chef/Owner Thad Lyman updates the menu seasonally and whenever the mood strikes, working with his team in an open kitchen. The menu is rustic and refined, rooted in Northwest products, embellished with classic cooking techniques.

We are small and proud to be an intimate restaurant. Being smaller allows us to focus on delicious food, inventive hand crafted cocktails and a curated, Northwest focused wine list.

Located on the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor, our foremost goal is that every guest has a memorable experience. Brix 25 is the perfect fine dining experience for romantic occasions, anniversary's, family gatherings, business dinners or just because.

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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, some say pricey, I say worth the money.

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Popular dish

Swiss Carrot Cake

Experience

Cocktail Hour at Brix 25

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Half-Priced Bottles of Wine

Anthony's - Gig Harbor

4.7

4.7 (1939)

$30 and under

Seafood

Gig Harbor

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's at Gig Harbor! Nestled in the Finholm Marketplace right on the Harbor offering outstanding views on the marina and Mt. Rainier. Enjoy premium Northwest seafood complemented by local produce, Northwest wines, mircrobrews and more. You can also enjoy downstairs in our Shoreline Room lounge, which has a cozy atmosphere and creates a sense of being right on the water.

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LynVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellent service, great atmosphere and good food!

Indochine Asian Dining Lounge

4.6

4.6 (1459)

$31 to $50

Thai

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Indochine is a feast for your senses nestled in the heart of a great Northwest cultural center. Walking into this innovative space is like walking into a piece of artwork. Textures of cherry, iron, fine drapery, brick, and brushed sheet steel are all architecturally assembled in perfect harmony. As you dine, Indochine’s fine and creative cuisine will delight you. The flavors of Thailand, China, India, Japan, and Vietnam meld together to produce a wonderful culinary palette that is sure to impress your’s and your guests’ tastes. In complement to the meal, select from Indochine’s extensive wine list which features flavorsome and aroma rich wines from around the world. To finish your meal, select one of Indochine’s desserts, all of which are made in house, such as Gelato Italian Ice Cream flavors, or Crème Brûlée.

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MelissaF

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely wonderful. We had a group of 11 and the service was amazing and the food was incredible. I cannot wait to go back. The staff were helpful and just so kind. Loved it.

Slahal Restaurant and Bar

4.6

4.6 (336)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Introducing Slahal Steakhouse: A wonderful addition to Tacoma's upscale dining scene. Pairing classic steakhouse cuisine with stunning views of the City, Commencement Bay, Mount Rainer, and the Olympic Mountains, Slahal Steakhouse offers an unparalleled dining experience.

Located on the 11th floor of the EQC Tacoma Hotel Tower. Families welcome.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious, views were great! Our server, Serena, was sweet, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. She gave great recommendations and made the experience that much better!

Stanley & Seafort's

4.4

4.4 (6103)

$30 and under

Seafood

Tacoma

About the restaurant

A Tacoma landmark with panoramic views overlooking downtown and the busy Commencement Bay harbor. Enjoy dinner, weekend brunch, or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm, inviting and spacious dining room. Join our longtime friends and frequent visitors who have enjoyed many fond memories over the years as our guests.

Top review

Clayton

Dined today

Decent steak, great salad, tasty mushrooms, great service

The Melting Pot - Tacoma

4.4

4.4 (2869)

$50 and over

Fondue

Tacoma

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown Tacoma, The Melting Pot provides a unique, interactive dining experience in a casually elegant, intimate atmosphere. Stop into our gourmet fondue restaurant after a concert at The Tacoma Dome, a visit to The Tacoma Art Museum to see the Dale Chihuly Museum of Glass, or a family outing at the Point Defiance Zoo. Choose from 1, 2, 3, or more courses, including savory cheeses prepared tableside, fresh salads with house-made dressings, tempting meats and seafood, and of course, creamy chocolate fondue served with an array of delicious dippers. Complement your selections with a specialty cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine from our extensive wine list. No matter what menu items you choose, or how many courses you order, we encourage you to savor every moment.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience a bit on the higher side of cost. But it’s great for every once n a while

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Popular dish

Sparkling Chocolate Fondue

Popular dish

Chocolate Milk

Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Amor Wine + Tapas

4.2

4.2 (258)

$30 and under

Spanish

Tacoma

About the restaurant

At Amor we are building a vibrant fare with Northwest ingredients but using the traditions of the great cuisine countries of the world: Spain, Italy, France, Morocco and more. We want you to experiment and try our tapas as part of your dining experience. Please order and entrée if you would like, but indulge in the tapas and the experience.

The small plates will be delivered are so much fun.

Please also spoil yourself with the ample purveyed wines from around the world. Our food is meant to be eaten with wine so also see our pairings. Warm yourself through our beautifully appointed dining room while you share the love of each other and your friends.

Top review

Kameron

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

Food was delicious. I highly recommend ordering all of the tapas. Paella had a good amount of seafood and was very tasty

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