this is the very best place in Gig Harbor bar none. We don't even drink beer., But the view, the…read moregenerally friendly and welcoming staff - and the only reason this is a four star instead of a five star is due to the anomaly of the one night we went in recently with friends from Bainbridge Island to show off seven seas only to have a fellow new to us "greet" us at 9:40 to tell us last call had already been called. He was nice enough to let us show our friends the space., But was already sweeping and closing, which, as a restaurant owner and Winebar owner, I can attest is a huge no-no. All winter we would drop in on Monday night after concert often as late as 9:45 with no to few other customers in the room and be warmly greeted and sold a couple of glasses of wine just so that we could chill a little bit but, we never stay very long. And the girls were always very welcome and friendly.. But after maybe 25 visits, we get this guy, in a room packed with people, not that late, not friendly, not sorry, so sadly we left, but did show our friends the beautiful patio with the spectacular steady water and full moon. We will be back, although it's been a long time now thanks to that guy, and look forward to giving a five star review because this place really is special and doesn't even need our good review because they are busy busy busy in a town with absolutely nothing going on. (We moved to Gig Harbor to put the gig in Gig Harbor, and we still will. But now that Anthony's has purchased the Tides Tavern, the Tides is open until 10 and is welcoming and friendly to people who show up all the way until 10 because they're good business people. Restaurant people, club owners, like us will never be the last people to leave so are very considerate about coming in late to a place.) .

Just be aware that they do not have their own kitchen. Food is available from a food truck at one…read moreend. They have a nice selection of their own brews on tap. I liked the Octopus Ink Baltic Porter. There is a 3.5% add-on charge for paying with a card. If there is a crowd, the food may take a little while. I went with the full Reuben sandwich and the order of jalapeno poppers. Both were good.

Stopped by The Beer Vault & Wine Tap during a Yelp Elite event and had such a fun visit! The…read moreatmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with dozens of unique tap handles decorating the walls, a cool "beer vault" theme, and plenty of indoor seating. It's the kind of neighborhood spot where you can easily hang out for an afternoon. The staff was incredibly friendly and happy to let us sample a few beers before deciding. I ended up ordering their Mimosa cider along with Tap #1, and both were refreshing and perfect for a warm summer day. One small disappointment was that the Yelp swag bags hadn't arrived yet, so we weren't able to pick them up during our visit. That was out of the brewery's control, though, and the staff apologized and were very accommodating.

Nice bar near the water. Free parking, although watch out for cars coming from all directions…read morethroughout the parking lot! Industrial space with open sides to view the water, some outdoor seating but even if you sit indoors it feels like you are outside. Ordering was a tad confusing and I'm not sure if it was us or the servers. Ordered at the bar. Tried out two ciders, which were both good. Food was satisfactory.

Just a quick stop in and I wish I could have stayed longer. The man serving my drink was so nice…read more They had a food truck outside that even had veggie hot dogs! I will definitely be by again. Check them out!

Great small brewery, came highly recommended from locals. Not a lot of choices, but definitely…read morecovers the different types of beers to be tasting. Along with some cider and wine choices. Friendly and fun atmosphere, enjoyed talking about and learning more hiking trails and hiking groups from the bartender, she was very helpful. Since I still needed to drive home, I tried one of the wet hop IPAs, with Talus hops. Very tasty, hazy, and drinkable. I ordered another wet hop, a red, and a dark to try at home. Gotta get those rare reds when possible. So if you driving through Gig Harbor, this is one stop I recommend making. Yelping on... Cheers!!

Friendly staff and some good beers. Not much ambience, but a…read moregood location. They do have minimal outdoor seating overlooking the marina, it would be nice if they could figure out a way to optimize it.

Only had a single beer. Server was friendly and helpful. Place was clean. I'd go back.read more

We've lived in the Harbor for a while now and finally made it over to Yoked. We started with a…read moremimosa flight and a Pink Pony (marionberry milkshake blond) and two turkey sandwiches (1 GF and 1 regular). The staff is super friendly and happy to discuss and offer samples. The barn brewery is a fun place to grab some drinks and hang out. BTW - they have a beer CSA. Both sandwiches were tasty and perfectly sized for lunch with drinks. Bonus: We watched the team break down rhubarb in the brewery for later use.

This was such a neat place. It is making outdoor seating, which was nice for us on a sunny day…read more There are plenty of tables with umbrella over them. The food is reasonable and was tasty, although my beer was not my preference. They have a lot of IPAs which is typical for the area. Great 3rd space. This would especially be great for someone with kids since they have a bunch of grass to run around in and a playground. I loved seeing the alpacas and was happy they got closer my side of the fence.

The place is on the water and aptly named…read more We were there on a late afternoon on an overcast summer day. Sat outside. It was really nice. We ordered the Spicy Ahi Poke with jasmin rice. The poke was delicious 4/5 Soup of the day: which was a creamy chicken chowder. 4/5 Service was polite and nice. Would we return. Yes

Fun place. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Fun to watch the boats come and go …read more Ordered a salad, salmon and a margarita. Ate the food......forgot the pictures! Service was friendly although we did wait an exceptionally long time for our order ( over 30 min). Might have been a problem we were unaware of but we at least had a great view and time to chat. Would go back

This place has flowered. From a small brewery on Pacific…read moreAve, just kicking it from brew to brew, to a hopping spot with awesome neurodivergent vibes. The sippins are solid... Well, as solid as a liquid can be. RELIABLE. Bring your noms (reasonable... I'd ask before bringing a crockpot), or treat yourself to an odd dog! I've ordered Domino's from across the street, but that was years back. (Yeah, Domino's has lasted that long? Shocking, right?... Left.) The artists that have adorned the place are NEARLY as talented as the back-floating brew-master otters. If you ask the bartender one question.... Or more than one... They'll likely tell you... Beerisgood Commence the sippins!

Great vibe. Wonderful people. Amazing brews. The Ottermelon was DELICIOUS, and will definitely be…read moreback when I'm back in Tacoma.

THE SHORT OF IT: - If you like ciders and/or pinball, this…read moreis your place. THE INSIDE: - About 6 barstools overlook the sunken pit area where pinball lives. I haven't seen the usual setup, but I'm assuming there's usually tables and chairs in the middle. THE FOOD: - Kitchen is currently closed, but outside food is more than welcome. Snack foods (chips, peanuts, similar) available at register. THE CIDERS: - I had a flight and they were all amazing. Standouts were: vanilla bean (sweet but not too sweet; light, refreshing, true vanilla flavor) and dark maple (not saccharine sweet; just on the edge with a dryness and truly outstanding flavor... dangerously delicious). - I kept expecting all of them to be overly sweet; but they all kept surprising me. Watermelon was another favorite. SERVICE: - Quick and kind with a smile. You'll love the vibes. SIDE NOTES: - We traveled from the Seattle area as Locust Cider had the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine on loan for the weekend. Only 500 were made, and this is currently the only one in the state. Your next closest is Next Level Museum in Oregon if you want to play this extraordinary machine. It's worth it! - We came on a salsa lesson night, so most pinball machines were blocked by tables. That's alright because 7 were unblocked and provided plenty of entertainment while the salsa lessons happened. - I think pinball + salsa music + sipping refreshing ciders is the new best way to enjoy a Saturday night. EDIT: some spelling mistakes on my part, oops.

I'm kicking myself for not going to Locust before my last day in Gig Harbor! It's hidden away…read morebehind the Gig Harbor Inn. First of all, the property is huge with various areas to hang out in. There's an indoor space downstairs, and upstairs space with a bar and video games, uncovered and covered outdoor patio areas with equipment for live musicians, and a little forested enclave with seating and a fireplace. Beyond their awesome ambiance, their ciders were all varied and delicious. They have 26 taps to choose from. We tried a bunch of their 4oz pours. My favorites turned out to be (surprisingly) their seasonal Chai and their Honey Pear, but each one that I tasted was unique and flavorful. I felt the intentionality in each one. They have a full food menu that includes gluten free tater tots and chicken nuggets. Service was awesome, by the way. Two of the kegs we wanted to try had blown, so the bartender brought us a few extra pours for having to wait. I'm super bummed that I never made it back for a second visit. I implore you to try this place if you haven't!

Zogs is hands down the best spot on the island!…read more The staff is absolutely amazing--they go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience every time. The beer selection is always rotating, and somehow it's always good no matter what's on tap. The food is just as solid. The pizza is loaded with toppings (they don't skimp!), and the wings are great. And the backyard... it's honestly magical. Walking through the gas station and then stepping out back feels like entering Narnia--such a cool, unexpected vibe. I love this place and will keep coming back again and again!

Tried twice. Want to give em a 4, but both times they were out of burgers?…read more So had the french dip and it was a 3.5, other time we had a pizza which was a solid 4. Service was good for our large group. Fun atmosphere. While I think the sandwiches are separate from Zog's, The Islander is excellent. So until I get good solid burger...we are at a 3-3.5

I've been a customer of Heritage for years and a member of their Cask Club. They have been making…read moreexcellent cocktails at the tasting room and serving a mix of small bites. They've even added coffee to the menu. Service is always friendly (maybe because I know most of the staff). Heritage has been my go to for grabbing a cocktail and showing the Harbor to guests. Sadly, it's all ending. Heritage has announced the closure of all tasting rooms 12/31/2025. If you want to try them, time's running out! Make sure you have a chance to stop in before it's all gone.

* Business closure notice* Heritage Distilling Co. still has…read moreamazing products but alas all of the company's tasting rooms are closing. The Gig Harbor location closes at the end of December ( of 2025). We were over in Gig Harbor this past weekend to see a friend and were actually surprised to to see this tasting room still open. We knew that Heritage has closed many tasting room locations already and just assumed that the Gig Harbor location closed some time ago. But nope, they are still around for a few more weeks. We got some spirits here. I got some miniature bottles of vodka and whiskey and Steve got a spirit that has an amazing Earl Grey flavor so we definitely had a nice purchasing "Hurrah" here before this location closes. Despite all tasting rooms closing Heritage Distilling will still exist as it is going to a production only operation.