Over The Moon Cafe

4.8

2616 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

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Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Small and romantic we specialize in celebrations with family and friends, or just a quiet dinner with good conversation. We are family owned and operated and have been serving our community since 2001.

Drive in to Opera Alley and be transported. We strive to bring approachable food and beverage, a sense of comfort and community, as well as a unique and quality dining experience. We call ourselves a "cafe" in the sense that we are not pretentious and offer a fine dining experience in an atmosphere of comfort and respite.

Parking in Opera Alley, and downtown, can be a bit of a challenge, especially on the weekends, so please be sure to give yourself plenty of time when making reservations to find a parking space, or consider a night off from driving and get an Uber or Lift!! Eat good food often, break bread with friends and family, spend time with those you love, and we will see you soon.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(253) 284-3722
Website
https://overthemooncafe.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Deanna Bender
Catering
We do private events in the restaurant for up to 38 people sit-down. Please contact the restaurant directly for specific menu options and reservations. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Relaxed comfortable and professional "buy out" private dining offered in this small restaurant that provides personal touches and great food.

Location
709 Court C/Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA 98402
Area
Tacoma
Cross Street
7th between St. Helens and Broadway
Parking details
There is parking in front of the restaurant and on our side street of 7th. This is paid (75 cents an hour) 2 hour parking.
Public transit
Bus stops are located 1/2 block above on St. Helens and one block below on Broadway.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

What 2,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tacoma
Best Overall
Tacoma
Best Food
Tacoma
Best Service
Tacoma
Best Ambience
Tacoma
Best Value
Tacoma
Healthy
Tacoma
Great for fine wines
Tacoma
Romantic
Tacoma
Good for special occasions
Tacoma
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Over The Moon Cafe in Tacoma offers a "cozy, intimate atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive service." Highlights include the "amazing short rib ragu" and "crab bisque," with personalized touches like rose petals for anniversaries. It's a beloved gem for both locals and visitors.

2,617 Reviews

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GEM79
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great time eating here. The foods just on another level. This visit they had the A/C on and it was colder than usual. Being that it was already cold outside didn’t help. Other than that it was a good visit. They source the best steaks around.
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Terry
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Over the Moon was okay. First impression is great as the atmosphere has a early 20th century vibe. Everything else was just average. My wife had the risotto, which was very good. I had salmon which was a tiny piece and overcooked, as were the vegetables, and it was over $50. Servers were okay, but not great with information or attentiveness. There are many restaurant choices around that are at same or cheaper price level that have far better food and experience. I can't say it was awful, but we won't be going back.
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CherylT
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice intimate ambience. Servers were friendly and attentive. Food is delicious..,although a bit expensive.
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Mark
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and will definitely go back!
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Sue
VIP
Las Vegas
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our anniversary dinner! Rose petals on the table ❤️ A delicious meal - we had the beet appetizer, Waldorf salad and short rib rigatoni. Then polished off some turtle pie for dessert. Our bottle of wine was a great recommendation from Jordan, our server. A wonderful, cozy evening.
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Tiffany
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is incredible!! The food was amazing, the service was great, and ABSOLUTELY worth the price!! 10/10 recommend for any celebration and more!
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Choman
Seattle
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Way too expensive. Meal consisted of one Starter, and two main course dishes. No alcohol. With no tip: $100. Food was pretty good, but not worth what we paid. Over The Moon is very small. You sit very close to the table next to you. Too close. The service was great.
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Chris
Seattle
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Over the Moon Cafe is truly a unique experience in Tacoma. Nothing here is just OK ... it is exceptional. You have the option of getting a basket of sourdough bread ... but it's not fast to the table because it is baked fresh. The bread was still steaming when it came to the table ... and that's a good thing. The food is always hot and I doubt the restaurant even has a steam or heat lamp table. The lobster mac and cheese was really good, as was the scallops risotto. Both were very rich and we couldn't finish them. This is a wonderful place for celebrations and we will go back there again.
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Jeremiah
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we discovered this place. The ambiance feels somewhere between an Edwardian parlor and a fortune teller’s den—-in other words, cozy with a tinge of brio. Food was amazing. The short rib ragu was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had. The short ribs were tender, and I think the main ingredient in the pasta sauce was happiness. My wife ordered the chicken cacciatore, which I just finished for breakfast this morning, on the verge of tears because it’s now gone. That polenta. . . omg! Overall, the value is decent. I don’t mind paying a few bucks for excellent food, and the fare at Over the Moon was worth every penny.
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Paige
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very romantic, felt like a personalized experience just for us. Drinks were well made and the food was amazing. Definitely going back for more dates
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FAQs

Over The Moon Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 284-3722.

Over The Moon Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 2616 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

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Booked 17 times today

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709 Court C/Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

Cross Street
7th between St. Helens and Broadway
Area
Tacoma
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is parking in front of the restaurant and on our side street of 7th. This is paid (75 cents an hour) 2 hour parking.
Public transit
Bus stops are located 1/2 block above on St. Helens and one block below on Broadway.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Deanna Bender
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://overthemooncafe.net/
Phone number
(253) 284-3722
Catering
We do private events in the restaurant for up to 38 people sit-down. Please contact the restaurant directly for specific menu options and reservations. <br /><br />
Private party facilities
Relaxed comfortable and professional "buy out" private dining offered in this small restaurant that provides personal touches and great food.

Over The Moon Cafe

Make a booking

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lemon Posset

Crab Bisque

Caesar Salad

Menu

What 2,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Over The Moon Cafe restaurant rated?

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