Pimienta Bistro and Bar

4.8

520 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

20:30

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is an urban fusion of Latin American cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez takes great care to create a delectable piece of art for every guest, appealing to every sense.

We strive to provide exemplary service each and every visit for our guests. We invite you to our restaurant, where you will find a combination of an eclectic, rustic atmosphere that captures the best of European cuisine with a Latin American flair.

Our mission is to create something memorable with every dish we present our guests. And with every delectable plate,

we will deliver a superior service making us a stand-alone restaurant in our neighborhood.

We love our friends and neighbors from NE Tacoma, Brown’s Point and Federal Way that frequently drop by for a delicious weekday meal or for leisurely weekend dining.

We also enjoy the regular visits from our friends in Oregon and others on their travels throughout the Seattle-Metro area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(253) 838-2398
Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Area
Federal Way
Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Parking details
Private Lot

RUSTIC BREADUS$7.00
Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
CHICKPEASUS$5.00
Chili & lime
CLAMS AND CHORIZOUS$25.00
Fire roasted tomato-paprika sauce, rustic bread
PANELA FRITAUS$16.00
Pasilla Crema, Semillas de Girasol, Flat Bread
AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUS$26.00
Ponzu sauce, crispy corn tortillas Ginger aioli
SMOKED PORK BELLYUS$17.00
Spiced fig jelly, sunflower seeds
BUTTERNUT TACOSUS$15.00
Goat cheese, roasted tomato sauce
CALAMARI AL PASTORUS$17.00
Ginger Aioli
TRUFFLE FRIES
Truffle oil, shaved parmesan
- SmallUS$6.25
- LargeUS$9.25

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUS$9.00
Organic greens, local apples, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALADUS$10.00
Organic greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese panna cotta
SOUP DU JOURUS$7.00
Rustic bread

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUS$42.00
Prawns, scallops, clams, chorizo, chicken, saffron-Spanish rice
PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUS$43.00
Polenta cakes, lobster-truffle, beurre blanc
PORTOBELLO RELLENOUS$28.00
Quinoa, zuchinni, butternut, chickpeas, tomatoes, tajin almonds
- ChickenUS$9.00
- PrawnsUS$9.00
LINGUINIUS$40.00
Lobster meat, prawns, sautéed vegetables, saffron-butter sauce
DUCK A LA PLANCHAUS$43.00
Butternut Squash Risotto, Dark Cherry & Red Wine Reduction
PORK TENDERLOINUS$39.00
Parmesan Polenta, Apple & Fig Compote
POLLO ROSTIZADOUS$39.00
Four Cheese Ravioli, Cauliflower & Mushroom Carbonara
NEW-YORK STEAKUS$43.00
14 Oz. Certified Angus Beef, Potato Pave, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Blue Cheese Butter
*PIMIENTA BURGERUS$25.00
Five cheese crisp, pork belly, lettuce, tomato,onion, pickle, truffle fries
LAMB SHANKUS$41.00
Rustic Smashed Potatoes, Mediterranean Ragu
MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUS$42.00
Coconut-Red curry pearl couscous, sautéed vegetables
SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUS$39.00
Balsamic vegetables, seaweed salad, ponzu sauce

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUS$10.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$10.00
BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$24.00
CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUS$11.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$12.00

What 520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Tacoma
Best Overall
Tacoma
Best Food
Tacoma
Best Service
Tacoma
Best Value
Tacoma
Innovative
Tacoma
Neighbourhood gem
Tacoma
Great for fine wines
Tacoma
Romantic
Tacoma
Good for special occasions
Tacoma
Lively

Review summary

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Pimienta Bistro and Bar is a "hidden gem" delighting diners with innovative and "incredible" cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez crafts "fantastic" dishes, complemented by a warm ambiance and exceptional service. Nestled in a unique location, it's perfect for special occasions or a cozy date night. Don't miss the exclusive tequila offerings!

520 Reviews

M
Mary
Seattle
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can always count on excellent food with Chef Blanca. We had the scallops, lamb and prawns and tried every dessert. Each one was a masterpiece. Her cocktails alone are worth the trip. This time we really enjoyed the music as well. This is an intimate place run by wonderful people. Our server was fantastic, personable, knowledgeable and observant. She was on top of every detail.
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Kerry
VIP
Seattle
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy eating in this little restaurant. my friend and I both enjoyed our meals. the green salad was particularly delicious - very fresh!
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We very much enjoyed the scallops over polenta and a Pimienta burger. Service was warm and friendly as always. The restaurant, however, was really cold! Especially the floor. We had a very nice dinner but went home needing a hot shower.
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was lovely! Thank you for asking, over and over. Pimienta is a favorite spot that makes me feel fortunate to live in the neighborhood. On this occasion my companion and I each had a linguini special with prawns, beef and mushrooms. It was delicious and a perfect comfort meal on a rainy November evening. We began with the Pimienta salad and the soup de jour, both of which were excellent. Drinks are a highlight at Pimienta as well. Come enjoy a romantic dinner with someone special. The ambiance is usually great for that and the drinks, food and service are always exceptional.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The New York Steak and Lobster Mac and Cheese were awesome!!
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Sheila
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Wonderful setting. We loved the whole experience.
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Bob
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely our favorite restaurant! Food is always delicious and the service and staff are wonderful!
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Larry
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is such a surprise -- you just don't expect to find sophisticated cuisine in a strip mall overlooking a gas station. But, sure enough, the menu is inventive and the food is quite delicious. It's also a bonus to have the chef wait on your table (it is, after all, a very small restaurant). Prices are a bit high and parking is mess, but we'd definitely go back.
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Jose
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is amazing! The food did come out just a bit too cold for my taste, while the scallops were buttery delicious, they were a little chilled by the time the food came out. The port belly flavors were delectable, but unfortunately the pork belly was a little over done.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoy going to Pimienta. The cocktails, the food and the service is all great!
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Pimienta Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 838-2398.

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 520 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

17 Dec 2024

20:30

Order delivery or takeout

34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023

Additional information

Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Area
Federal Way
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Phone number
(253) 838-2398

Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

APERITIVOS

RUSTIC BREADUS$7.00

CHICKPEASUS$5.00

CLAMS AND CHORIZOUS$25.00

PANELA FRITAUS$16.00

AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUS$26.00

SMOKED PORK BELLYUS$17.00

BUTTERNUT TACOSUS$15.00

CALAMARI AL PASTORUS$17.00

TRUFFLE FRIES

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUS$9.00

BEET SALADUS$10.00

SOUP DU JOURUS$7.00

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUS$42.00

PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUS$43.00

PORTOBELLO RELLENOUS$28.00

LINGUINIUS$40.00

DUCK A LA PLANCHAUS$43.00

PORK TENDERLOINUS$39.00

POLLO ROSTIZADOUS$39.00

NEW-YORK STEAKUS$43.00

*PIMIENTA BURGERUS$25.00

LAMB SHANKUS$41.00

MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUS$42.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUS$39.00

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUS$10.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$10.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$24.00

CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUS$11.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$12.00

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