Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern

Met a local friend at this Tacoma icon after many years away. Great memories! - KD never fails to impress — the views are magnificent, the service is exemplary and the food is reliably delish. - Will def return on my next PNW sojourn.

Came here for lunch with my family. I have loved this restaurant for years! Its always been a favorite. The atmosphere, the views, the service, and the food is always top tier. This is one restaurant I can't imagine not being around. If you've never been, I'd definitely recommend it! Great for a date or w/ friends and/or family.

Went today for the first time and we were impressed! The food was excellent. I had a bite of everything on the table. I ordered the meatball sub with a buttload of cheese and the chef toasted mozzarella on the inside of the bun. So yummy. The service was great and the place was immaculate, even the bathrooms. We will be back!

Last few weeks I visited Tacoma and had a chance to eat here at this water front restaurant. The place is very nice, the foods are quite tasty. I was craving for patty melts since I haven’t had for a long time. My sister had a reuben sandwich which also very good. The appetizer calamari was excellent. The prices are reasonable for a nice restaurant with a view like this one. The server is attentive and fast. It’s close the pier where people are squid fishing which is nice to stroll after the meal. It’s lunch so we didn’t try the pizzas. The patty melts and reuben rye bread toasted perfectly. I

Fast and amazing service on 07/26/26 around 7 PM. Food is always great here. We couldn’t decide on what to have for dinner but their pizzas are the best, so of course. Later we were saying how we did not regret our decision because literally every bite you have here is delicious. You have to have the shrimp & artichoke dip. I think they are known for pizza, but even the desserts are good. You can’t go wrong. And the environment is perfect for many different occasions & celebrations or just a laid back nite. Dress up, dress down. Look at the water. Peaceful community vibes. Simply wonderful.