Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

WHERE TO GO [DINING + NIGHTLIFE] DINING + NIGHTLIFE nightly live piano music. Harmon Pub + Brewery 1938 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 383–2739 HarmonBrewing.com Hand-crafted beers brewed on-site. Full service menu. Families welcome. Pacific Grill [p. 06] 1502 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 627–3535 PacificGrillTacoma.com Our award-winning menu takes a fresh look at classic recipes from a juicy porterhouse to a fun and decadent take on the banana split. Featuring daily seafood specials, fine wines and classic cocktails. Poodle Dog Restaurant 1522 54th Ave E Fife, WA 98424 [253] 922–6161 Great food since 1933. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Banquets, cocktails and home-style atmosphere. ASIAN Indochine Asian Dining Lounge 1924 Pacific Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402 AMERICAN + STEAK Alfred’s Cafe and Bubble Room [p. 48] 402 Puyallup Ave E Tacoma, WA 98421 [253] 627–5491 A wonderful historical building restored into a warm and friendly place to eat and drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials daily. Large selection of premium spirits served in our lounge. Bite Restaurant 1320 Broadway Plz Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 238–8000 [888] 862–3255 HotelMurano Tacoma.com The cutting edge design and comfortable cuisine of Bite Restaurant blend with the world-of-art glass for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. El Gaucho 2119 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 272–1510 ElGaucho.com El Gaucho is a nostalgic dining event that takes you back in time. Featuring classic cocktails in our dramatic lounge, beautiful private dining rooms and [253] 272–8200 IndochineDowntown.com Fresh Asian fusion. Stunning atmosphere. Dine-in, takeout. Bar and banquet. Pan-Pacific cuisine influenced by Thailand, India, Japan and France. CLUBS + PUBS Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub 815 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 272–6963 PaddyCoynes.net Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub is an authentic Irish pub; warm, cozy and friendly serving comfort food. The Swiss Pub + Eatery 1904 S Jefferson Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 572–2821 TheSwissPub.com 21 and over pub with spirits, casual dining and live music. DELI + FAST FOODS Marlene’s Market + Deli 2951 S 38th St Tacoma, WA 98409 [253] 472–4080 MarlenesMarketDeli.com The South Sound’s award-winning source for supplements, herbs, natural beauty products, organic foods, gifts, books and housewares plus on-site whole foods, deli and bakery. FONDUE The Melting Pot 2121 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 535–3939 MeltingPot.com The Northwest’s premier fondue restaurant. Experience creamy cheese fondue, decadent entrees, lively salads, an award-winning wine list and unforgettable chocolate fondue desserts. ITALIAN + PIZZA Europa Bistro 2515 N Proctor Tacoma, WA 98406 [253] 761–5660 EuropaBistro.net Featuring authentic Italian cuisine and an exclusive Italian wine bar. Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante 2207 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98406 [253] 761–5555 [877] JOE–SEPPI JoeseppisRistorante.com Italian deli ristorante. Banquets, lounge, nonsmoking, fundraisers, catering, wine bar and spirits. JAPANESE TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant [p. 47] 1552 Commerce St, #100 Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 274–8999 TWOKOI.com TWOKOI creates traditional and fusion Japanese dishes complementing the warm and comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy our scenic views or meet a chef in our open kitchen. MEXICAN El Toro Authentic Mexican Restaurant 1128 Broadway Plz Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 722–5196 ElToroFamily.com Authentic Mexican cuisine made from only the finest freshest ingredients. Open six days-aweek: Mon.-Sat. Lounge: happy hour: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close, all week. DJ music Saturday nights. TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 47 travel planner WHERE TO GO [DINING + NIGHTLIFE] tacoma regional travel planner http://www.IndochineDowntown.com http://www.TWOKOI.com http://www.HarmonBrewing.com http://www.marlenesmarket-deli.com/ http://www.EuropaBistro.net http://www.PacificGrillTacoma.com http://www.PaddyCoynes.net http://www.JoeseppisRistorante.com http://www.ElToroFamily.com http://hotelmuranotacoma.com http://www.MeltingPot.com http://www.TheSwissPub.com http://www.ElGaucho.com http://www.twokoi.com http://www.twokoi.com http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM

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