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Pacific Grill

1502 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
253-627-3535
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Ranked #11 of 394 restaurants in Tacoma
Price range: RM46 - RM137
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: South 15th Street
Transit: Convention Center/15th & Commerce LINK light rail station. Pacific Grill is also serviced by many Pierce Transit and Sound Transit buses.
Description: In the heart of Tacoma's reborn downtown, Pacific Grill is an inviting living room, serving classic steaks, chops and succulent seafood, all in the warmth of a gracefully restored turn-of-the-century Waddell Building. Come enjoy Tacoma & the South Sound's most award winning restaurant.
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Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

There's something for everyone here. From the appetizers to the desserts, we were not disappointed. The chicken and the squash and bleu cheese tater tots side were hits at our table. Friendly staff, but not too stuffy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

Enjoyed everything about this experience... cheeseburger sliders were amazing, as were the fries! I arrived during happy hour so the prices were really affordable... would definitely eat here again

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tacoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

This downtown restaurant has happy hour all day Sunday. Their small plates were fun and tasty. The oysters and humus particularly good, the crab dip not so much. A fabulous red blend wine for 5.00. All in all a great experience!

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Kansas City, Missouri
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37 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Pacific Grill gets our highest recommendation. It was our vacation meal splurge and the dinner was worth every dollar--Weathervane scallops and cauliflower gratin with prosciutto, Spanish manchego cheese, smoked almonds, arugula & jalapeño lemon butter; grilled chicken breast with risotto and gruyere cheese; sautéed chicken breast, smoked gouda risotto with mushrooms & grilled onion,arugula; one After 5 Bellini, one Reisling.... More

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52 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Celebrated my sister's birthday while visiting Tacoma at Pacific Grill. The wait staff ga e her special treatment and made her evening. We had a party of five and we all raved about our choices. The steelhead fish was delicious. The mushroom risotto made for a great side dish along with the special soup of cauliflower and Gouda cheese soup.... More

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japdx
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Seriously? I have ordered Caesar salads all over the planet with warm protein - grilled chicken or shrimp or steak. But at the Pacific Grill that is not possible. Even if you offer to pay extra. The chef says this ruins the integrity of the dish. Ok. Then I better have the best Caesar salad of my life. Alas, when... More

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earth
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

The Pacific Grill highlights Northwest cuisine and preparation. Overall the service and menu are outstanding... the martini menu is a highlight.

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Amazing dinner with husband and our 5 year old child. Surprisingly, the Pacific Grill had a kid friendly vibe and kids' menu. My husband and I had lobster and rib eye steaks- amazing and would order again. We had a wonderful bottle of wine and attentive service. Having worked in the service industry and high-end boutique restaurants all through college,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Definitely come here during happy hour and sit in the bar area. You get all the great food for half the price!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We heard good things about this place in the book in the hotel so we decided to try it out. We sat in the bar and decided to eat off the bar menu as during happy hour it was all 1/2 off. It's a good thing it was or this review would be a 3 at best. $15 for half... More

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