A Tacoma landmark with panoramic views overlooking downtown and the busy Commencement Bay harbor. Enjoy dinner, weekend brunch, or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm, inviting and spacious dining room. Join our longtime friends and frequent visitors who have enjoyed many fond memories over the years as our guests.
While many customers praised the food as delicious and well-prepared, there were several complaints about overcooked or bland dishes.
Service Experience
Service received mixed reviews; some customers highlighted exceptional service, while others reported long wait times and inattentive staff.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's views and ambiance were frequently praised, but some customers felt the decor was dated and could use an update.
Special Occasions
The restaurant is a popular choice for celebrations, with many customers noting that staff went above and beyond to make special occasions memorable.
Value for Money
Several reviews indicated that the prices were high relative to the quality of food and service received, leading to dissatisfaction among some patrons.
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Alexander McLean
1 day ago
3.0
Came to celebrate my brother. Staff was amazing and atmosphere lovely. The food however is not worth the price. They need to bring the old chef back. Out of our party no one's food was mind blowing. The soda was pretty good. We went to grab some food after eating here. Bring back the old chef please
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MP
1 day ago
5.0
We had our wedding reception here and Alysia and the staff was absolutely amazing to work with for our reception. She helped us create a custom menu, organize our seating chart, and made sure every detail of the setup was perfect. Her communication was clear, her organization was outstanding, and she made the entire process so easy and stress-free for us even with the weather affecting our outdoor plans she was able to maneuver and move what was needed in doors. Our reception ran smoothly thanks to her professionalism and genuine care. We’re so grateful for everything she did—Alysia truly went above and beyond! Highly recommend.
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Denise Thompson
2 days ago
1.0
Took over two hours to get served. We had a reservation and were seated right away, but didn't take our order for over 45 minutes. We had to tell our server that we were ready to order and it still took 10 to 15 min to get her back to the table to take our order. . The table behind us was seated after us but they were served and out the door before our food was even served. Worst service we have ever had here and made us a half hour late for our concert.
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Amanda Vu
Nov 14, 2025
5.0
This was a gem! Was in town for a kpop concert and decided I wanted some steak for dinner. Super easy to reserve a table with Open Table. The view at night is crazy! You can see all the lights and the dome. It was breathtaking! Looked very high end. I had the $66 steak. I think it was the 16oz prime rib. It was the most delicious piece of steak I’ve ever had! Cooked like a true medium rare! I’m always worried because American restaurants would often overcook my steak but this one was perfect! Well worth the money! The asparagus was the most delicious asparagus I’ve ever had in my life. I didn’t know asparagus could taste like that! Overall beyond satisfied with the service, food and location! Would stop by again if I ever get the chance to!
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D. Rochelle Sietz
Nov 8, 2025
3.0
I've been going to Stanley's for over 10 years now. I chose Stanley's as my birthday present to myself every year. Although, that will likely be changing now. The wait staff were very nice as usual. The view was stunning at sunset as usual. Then the food came. My lobster was rubbery, my daughter's steak was bland, overcooked, and dry, the vegetables were unseasoned, the mash potatoes had the right texture but zero flavor. This year was the first year I brought my daughter (age 11) to enjoy dinner with me, and she bluntly disappointed. She liked the fancy non-alcoholic drink. She liked the view. She liked out waitress. It was simply the food. The quality has gone down by a great deal. I paid and politely left, though I doubt that I will be continuing the tradition moving forward.