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Top-Rated Restaurants in Tacoma, WA
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Tacoma, WA by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is El Gaucho Tacoma with a 4.7-star rating from 2,271 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 83/100. Also in the top tier: Wooden City Tacoma and Duke's Seafood Tacoma. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Tacoma is 4.4 stars from 2,409 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Tacoma range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Cooks Tavern
Cooks Tavern stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Tacoma for its consistently excellent food, service, and atmosphere.
Most Reviewed
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
A high review count indicates broad customer experience and trustworthiness, helping you gauge consistency over time.
For a fine dining experience, choose Woven Seafood & Chophouse, or enjoy casual waterfront views at Harbor Lights or Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern. Reservations are recommended for the most popular spots.
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4.4★
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2,409
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Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.7 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews, a trusted Tacoma dining choice.
1102 Broadway Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA4.6 stars from nearly 5,900 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USARestaurants Rankings in Tacoma, WA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | El Gaucho Tacoma2119 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.7★ | 2,271 |
| #2 | Wooden City Tacoma1102 Broadway Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.7★ | 1,236 |
| #3 | Duke's Seafood Tacoma3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.6★ | 5,896 |
| #4 | WildFin American Grill5115 Grand Loop, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA | 4.3★ | 4,066 |
| #5 | Dirty Oscar's Annex2309 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA | 4.4★ | 3,255 |
| #6 | Over The Moon Cafe709 Opera Aly, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.7★ | 842 |
| #7 | Matador Tacoma721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.4★ | 4,268 |
| #8 | Ram Restaurant & Brewery3001 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.1★ | 4,098 |
| #9 | Boathouse 199001 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466, USA | 4.3★ | 2,761 |
| #10 | Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie1101 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA | 4.6★ | 457 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
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4.3 stars from over 4,000 reviews makes this a trusted local choice.
5115 Grand Loop, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 3,200 Google reviews.
2309 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA
Rated 4.7 stars from 842 Google reviews, consistently praised by Tacoma diners.
709 Opera Aly, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Boasts a solid 4.4-star rating from over 4,200 Google reviews.
721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Tacoma restaurant rated 4.1★ by over 4,000 Google reviewers.
3001 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
4.3 stars from over 2,700 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality.
9001 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from 457 Google reviews, this Tacoma restaurant is a local favorite.
1101 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Tacoma restaurant holds a strong 4.5-star rating from over 1,700 Google reviews.
5928 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
A solid 4.2-star rating from 668 Google reviews for this Tacoma restaurant.
5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407, USA
A local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 300 reviews in Tacoma.
728 Pacific Ave Suite B, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 2,500 Google reviews makes this Tacoma restaurant a reliable choice.
2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
This family-friendly Tacoma restaurant earns 4.2 stars from hundreds of Google reviews.
3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
4.4 stars from over 3,200 reviews, reflecting consistent local dining quality.
4015 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
4.3 stars from nearly 2,700 Google reviews reflect consistently solid local dining.
3211 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars from over 3,000 Google reviews.
1199 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
4.5 stars from over 2,200 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
3201 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
A local favorite with 4.5 stars from over 1,700 reviews in Tacoma.
2810 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
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Restaurants in Tacoma, WA — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Gaucho Tacoma | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,271 |
| 2 | Wooden City Tacoma | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,236 |
| 3 | Duke's Seafood Tacoma | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 5,896 |
| 4 | WildFin American Grill | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 4,066 |
| 5 | Dirty Oscar's Annex | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 3,255 |
| 6 | Over The Moon Cafe | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 842 |
| 7 | Matador Tacoma | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 4,268 |
| 8 | Ram Restaurant & Brewery | 73/100 | 4.1 ★ | 4,098 |
| 9 | Boathouse 19 | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,761 |
| 10 | Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 457 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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