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Hl - Harbor Lights Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Harbor Lights Tacoma

4.6
4.6
1739 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Harbor Lights! For over 50 years we have been a staple in the Tacoma community. A rustic atmosphere that sits on the shore of Commencement Bay with scenic views providing the quintessential Northwest dining experience. Harbor Lights joined the Anthony's family on April 29th, 2000 after being the dream of Anton Barcott, an immigrant from Yugoslavia. On January 26, 1959 Anton opened Harbor Lights among the lumber mills and shipyards along the waterfront. We are well known for serving large portions of seafood such as the two pound bucket of steamed clams and have a loyal following of wonderful guests!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (253) 752-8600
  • Website
    https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/harbor-lights/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Wilkes
  • Location
    2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Neighborhood
    Tacoma
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,739 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Tacoma

    Great for brunch

  • Tacoma

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tacoma

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor Lights Tacoma offers a "wonderful waterfront view" and consistently "great food and service." With a history stretching back decades, it's a beloved Tacoma institution known for its "friendly staff" and "delicious seafood." While the restaurant can get noisy, the "spectacular views" and "thoughtfully prepared" dishes make it a memorable dining destination.

1,739 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday. Had my favorite dinner which was the Ocean prawns, French fries, and a green salad with their special homemade thousand island dressing. Enjoyed my whiskey and coke drink. The server even sang happy birthday to me along with my wife. At times it was fairly noisy because of the foursome sitting next to us but this restaurant never disappoints with their food.

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  2. Steve

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a 5 Star Experience Food, Beverage, and Service second to none.

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  3. Ron

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A comfortable setting right over Puget Sound with delicious food. What's not to like?

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  4. Tanya

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love bringing friends to Harbor Lights! It has that comfortable, friendly feel and the food is marvelous.

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  5. Connie

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. We will be returning.

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  6. Jeremy

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was busy but the food was subpar for what they charge… I got a Ribeye steak that was not really that good and my daughter got the seafood Mac and cheese with crab and it had bits of crab shells in it, and the portion was more like a side dish than a main entree. Used to love going there now I’m not sure if we will go back

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  7. Ron

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our reservation for four was 7 pm, Thursday. We were placed in a six top in the highest traffic area of the restaurant. The restaurant was fully booked. The noise was so loud you needed to yell (moderately) to talk to your party across the table. We talked to the manager on leaving about finding a best time to reserve a table to avoid the excessive noise level. His suggestion was 5 pm. Little early for us. , The food & service are excellent but if you want to meet snd share a restaurant meal with family or friends, beware of the noise.
    Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and will take it into consideration for future improvements. -Megan

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  8. Bob

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have enjoyed dining at Harbor Lights for many years and I’m a huge fan of their house made Thousand Island dressing. Our only complaint is the noise level. We both wear hearing aids and the level of background noise we can barely hear each other speaking. I would suggest that they invest in some acoustic panels that would absorb much of the noise. Otherwise we love it!
    Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on November 18, 2024
    We are overjoyed to hear that you have enjoyed dining at Harbor Lights for many years and love our house made Thousand Island dressing. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and will take it into consideration for improvements. Thank you for dining with us. -Megan

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  9. Judy

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The neighboring table that arrived after we had been seated were very loud. My husband has a hearing aid and it was difficult for us to speak to each other. Also, you should look into replacing the carpet. It looks pretty rough.
    Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on November 18, 2024
    We are sorry to hear about your experience with the noise level at our restaurant. Thank you for bringing the carpet to our attention. -Megan

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Todd

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Harbor Lights is an old standby with a great view, good quality food and pleasant service. We’ve been going there for years and will continue to visit every so often because it makes us happy.
    Harbor Lights TacomaResponded on November 11, 2024
    We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoy visiting Harbor Lights for the great view, good quality food, and pleasant service. Thank you for your feedback! -Megan

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FAQs

Harbor Lights Tacoma offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 752-8600.

Harbor Lights Tacoma is rated 4.6 stars by 1739 OpenTable diners.

Harbor Lights Tacoma does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Harbor Lights Tacoma

2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tacoma
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Wilkes
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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