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Hl - Harbor Lights Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Harbor Lights Tacoma

4.7
4.7
1748 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    Tacoma
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is available across the street from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tacoma

    Great for brunch

  • 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.

1,748 Reviews

  1. Sandy

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gentlemen who seated us I believe his name is Andy is just dear man very polite and gracious. We decided to go ahead to the bar for happy hour and our waitress. We’ve had her many times. She is just so nice and we look forward to her being our Waitress many times in the future. We drive all the way from Roy for every special occasion and I celebrated my 70th birthday there on the 17th. It was fabulous. We all had such a good time. That evening there was a lady hostess and I’m sorry but I do not remember her name but I will make sure to make a mental note. Next time we come in and she’s seating us. She is just a deer so very, very nice. We’ve been fans for 25 years🥰

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  2. Michelle

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance was wonderful…Festive decor was very nice…. Our waitress was a lovely lady!!

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  3. Laura

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for 45 years and will continue this our go to place for anything special

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  4. Melody M

    VIP

    Seattle

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. Tracy our waitress was excellent.

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  5. Ron

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server took great care of us, I wish I’d asked her name to give her a kudos! I had the best Cobb Salad ever, I’ve never had one with mango before; I will order it again.

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  6. Drew

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we eat here I am reminded how amazing quality and flavors on everyday food is done exactly with perfection. The service is always on point!

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  7. Karrie

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was great, service a bit slow but still good! We were there celebrating our 28th anniversary, which I noted in reservation, but was not acknowledged at all even once? I’m ok with that, but why ask me that question if no acknowledgement is going to happen? Our life journey started at Harbor Lights, here we are 28 years later still celebrating at this restaurant 😕 It is what it is, good food still!

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  8. Leann

    VIP

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess greeted us very nicely and was very accommodating! Food and service was perfect!!

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  9. Marcus

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great, view is amazing, food was great, and Tracy was the best server ever, if you don’t like Harbor Lights you don’t like dinning out

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  10. Mark

    VIP

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Harbor Lights Tacoma is rated 4.7 stars by 1748 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Harbor Lights Tacoma

2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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