Restaurants & Bars
It doesn’t look like much on the outside but this bar is a Tacoma favorite. It’s only a half mile from our home. Try the nachos or go for brunch. 21 & over.
44 locals recommend
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveIt doesn’t look like much on the outside but this bar is a Tacoma favorite. It’s only a half mile from our home. Try the nachos or go for brunch. 21 & over.
Completely renovated in 2019-Mcmenamins has a restaurant, 4 bars and a brewery.
60 locals recommend
McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayCompletely renovated in 2019-Mcmenamins has a restaurant, 4 bars and a brewery.
People love it here. It’s on 6th Ave which is full of bars and restaurants.
82 locals recommend
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenuePeople love it here. It’s on 6th Ave which is full of bars and restaurants.
Good food, good prices, good vibes. Outdoor seating. Family friendly before 9 pm.
7 locals recommend
Dusty’s Hideaway
723 E 34th StGood food, good prices, good vibes. Outdoor seating. Family friendly before 9 pm.
The Matador
721 Pacific AveGreat Happy Hour. No reservations though and it can get busy.
This is straight across the alley. People all over Tacoma come here for authentic Mexican food. It’s good. You can also get burgers here.
6 locals recommend
El Antojo of Tacoma
3801 E McKinley AveThis is straight across the alley. People all over Tacoma come here for authentic Mexican food. It’s good. You can also get burgers here.
Coffee Shops
Local coffee shop. Some pastries, yummy coffee and WiFi.
Lux Perpetua
3535 McKinley AveNeighborhood coffee shop.
Kids Activity
Cool shop that also lets you build things. Fun for kids and adults.
Tinkertopia, LLC.
1914 Pacific AveFun place for kids. Indoor area to climb, build, explore and play. It’s pay what you can but sometimes you have to pay for parking since it’s downtown.
54 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific AveFun place for kids. Indoor area to climb, build, explore and play. It’s pay what you can but sometimes you have to pay for parking since it’s downtown.
Neighborhoods
Proctor District
Cute neighborhood with local shops. Farmers market on Saturdays.
City advice
Getting around
Link
You can park your car at Tacoma Dome station and take The Link around downtown. It’s free.