First time visitor to Tacoma and holy heck this place was great... the vibe for Friday happy hour…read morewas off the charts... it made sense that there was no availability for tables so we opted for bar! Luckily we got there around 5 and were able to get 4 bar seats. Our server Colin was awesome! He happened to be from San Diego like the rest of us which made for great conversation and attentive service! The Happy hour was not just a good deal but the food was outstanding.... We ordered the oysters, chefs burger (OMG), empanadas (delicious) and the star of the show was the prawn and turf (that sauce and sourdough combo was amazing) Literally counting the days till I'm back, golfing at chambers bay and stopping by asado on the way back.

We came in for a late lunch/early dinner and had no issues finding parking or making a reservation…read morethe day of. We got the Lomo ($68) and the Parilla Mixta ($50) with the mashed potatoes and the polenta. The last time we came here, they brought out a delicious complimentary bread but it seems like they don't do that anymore. My boyfriend liked his lomo (filet mignon) and it had a nice sear and the chimichurri and demi glace was delicious. My parilla mixta was yummy but the skirt steak was on the blander side and the sausage was nothing special but I really like the shrimp and the polenta was delicious. Overall everything was fresh and the food came out quick and our waitress was really nice. The restaurant wasn't too crowded when we were there but it looked like it was filling up and it is a cute spot for a date night or dinner with friends! It's definitely on the pricier side but we would come back to try their pastas or other dishes!

Love outdoor seating by river! Food was delish and service was good. Definitely recommend if going…read moreout for a special occasion.

First time trying the brunch after many dinner visits…read more Started with cocktails and both were really good. The Greenhouse Bloody Mary was lighter and fresher than a typical Bloody, made with an in-house clarified celery juice base that gave it a really bright flavor. We also tried the Rhubarb Sunrise with rhubarb purée and vodka, simple, refreshing, and super easy to drink. We started with the crab cocktail: chilled crab leg meat over ice with lemon and cocktail sauce. Really fresh and simple in the best way. The salad ended up being one of our favorite things we ordered. Fresh greens, snap peas, pistachios, feta, mint, dill, and a grilled lemon vinaigrette. Super refreshing and kind of addictive. The server did a great job with the timing of the food which is always appreciated, so you don't feel rushed. We split the pork belly benedict and it was excellent, rich smoky pork belly, perfectly poached eggs, and a really solid hollandaise. The potatoes were crispy and nicely seasoned too. The French toast was ridiculously good. Thick-cut with a crunchy caramelized outside and soft custardy center, topped with strawberry-rhubarb and fresh whipped cream. Sweet but not too heavy because the rhubarb balanced everything out. By the time 11:00 rolled around the restaurant started to fill up, if you want to come when they open at 10 you could probably get in without a reservation or sit at the bar. The outdoor patio was also open and looked nice. Finished with a michelada made with pilsner, vodka, Bloody Mary mix, and a shrimp garnish. Awesome food and cocktails like always from Oxbow. Definitely coming back for brunch with family and friends.

Really nice vegan empañadas made from sweet potatoes. I believe they also have a sweet empañada…read moreoption that may be vegan too, but I always go with the savory. The chimichurri was good, although a tad oily and messy compared to last time. It's a little pricey for the size of the empañadas, but they are filling, so it's OK. The young man who works behind the counter is super chill and nice. It's also a good place to go if you missed the ferry and have to wait for the next boat -- you can see the ferry lanes from the park in front of the eatery! There's also a cute little porch with a few small tables and chairs.

A great empanada place located in Kingston! We were extremely surprised by the wonderful food in…read morethis city next to the ferry terminal and this place did not disappoint! We got the spinach, the beef, and the chicken. The only one I would not order again was the chicken as it was a bit dry, otherwise the other two were really good and would definitely order them again!

Small and intimate. I love their guava sparkling beverage, which paired nicely w/ my fusion bowl…read more though, I was not too happy w/ the price for what we got. It seems a bit overpriced. It took awhile to order and for the food to arrive, but appreciate the chef for checking in to see how we're doing during our meal.

Friendly staff and excellent food. Presentation of food was really nice. It's a small place with…read moreonly about 10 seats.

Great Happy Hour, small bar. Great bartenders, small bites,…read moregood pricing. All food is pretty awesome.

Food was delicious; we each had the beet salad with protein added plus the special coconut ice…read morecream dessert. To top it off, the service was great!

This spot exceeded my expectations! The staff was friendly and welcoming. They only had one chef…read moreworking that night, so service was a bit slow, but we totally understood and appreciated their effort. Cocktails were excellent--especially the mixed berry Moscow mule, which had a subtle berry flavor with just a hint of vanilla. I ordered the Land & Sea, and it was fantastic. The filet was incredibly tender, and the porcini demi-glace added a rich, savory depth that paired perfectly with the steak. The mashed potatoes were creamy and satisfying. One thing to note: there's a 20% service charge automatically added to the bill (not including tip), which does make the meal pricier. Luckily, since we were staying at the hotel, we used our $25 food & beverage credit here.

I was here a few weeks ago on a work trip and stayed at the adjoining hotel. Sat here for a little…read morebit while waiting for my room to be ready. The area was large and work friendly with plenty of space to plug in and set up your laptop. The bartenders were super nice and helpful, so I decided to come back for lunch the following day. They have a brunch menu that's really good. I had the avocado toast, which was a very large portion and delicious. They even let me sub the potatoes for the fries, which was awesome. Food was fresh and cooked perfectly. I would definitely come back!

Fun experience but a bit pricey. Steak and potato was delicious. Tomato was a bit old school…read more Asparagus was perfect. Service was excellent but if you're looking for intimate it was hard to come by. Overall we loved it and would do this again.

Look, I've been going to El Gaucho for years in their Seattle spot (the old one and the new). My…read morestepdaughter told me to try Tacoma. Since I did, it's now my go-to Gaucho. If you've never been ti El Gaucho, I promise you will love every menu item you try. You will love the ambiance. You will enjoy the piano, you will relish the sumptuous cocktails at their beautifully fully stocked bar. You will experience an evening where you are treated like RatPack Royalty. Make sure you make reservations when you decide to go. This is a popular room, and you don't want to be the one waiting for a table. This is one place where when the bill comes, you happily pay it.

This is a small store in a shared building space, although they do have some patio seating in front…read moreto increase their dining availability. Parking spaces are very limited in the lot, but street curb parking is available as well. Worker was very accommodating in answering our questions and promptly preparing our food. Very much enjoyed a mushroom and a spinach empanada ($7 each) with my wife. i would guess 2 to 3 would serve as a meal for one person. They do offer other items that are not empanadas on their menu, but not sure why you would stray from something so good that's not commonly available elsewhere.

I thought these Argentine-style Empanadas tasted amazing, especially the Chorizo which was…read moreliterally dripping in flavor. The garlicky oily dipping sauce added even more flavor to the savory empanadas and gave me dragon breath all day but it was so worth it! There is a good amount of seating here. I love the futbol decor and airiness of the place. There is some lot parking out front and street parking is also an option and where I found parking. The only downside to my experience coming here recently is how they forgot to include my ham & cheese empanada in the to go box that was nicely packaged and sealed so I couldn't check to see if it was there until I unpacked my order and found that it was not there. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of calling them to get a refund for it or drive back for it. Also, I don't feel like giving them one less star right now on this review because of it. I'm considering it this time as a natural human error and donation to this nice small business. Hopefully, they will be more careful and efficient my next visit because their product was very tasty and I do want go back there again soon to try more.