A venue with everything going for it that let down on the actual food. We went for dinner on a sunny evening and scored a table on the deck. The ambiance was perfect. The food, not so much. We ordered bruschetta to start, the bread was great but the tomatoes were dime sized chunks and overall it lacked seasoning and flavor. I ordered shrimp tacos which weren't bad, but weren't amazing either. Our plates obviously sat on the pass for a bit because my fries were ice cold when the plate was served. Hubs had the Turkey Sandwich, which was also "just ok" for $22. For such an amazing location, it's a shame the food isn't more on point. Hats off to our server who had a dozen full tables and the expo's who all did a really good job of managing their very busy workload. read more

Went in last night with two other couples. The staff was super nice and attentive. We went in on a full round of happy hour margaritas. I was thinking they were probably going to be short and watered down but that was incorrect. 16 ounce glasses and 2 deep had us all laughing like idiots. We got the calamari, Diablo prawns, bbq nachos, and the deluxe nachos. Calamari was super tender. A little over seasoned for my taste but not bad. All the nachos were perfect. I thought the diablo prawns were going to be a little more spicy from the name but they were still pretty tasty. We were there at 5pm on a Friday so it was pretty loud but that was completely expected. Would definitely come back. Thanks for a great experience. read more

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Great atmosphere again at Katie's! Interesting eclectic decor. Virgin mule didn't have the flavor it should have but the pizza was pretty packed with ingredients and cheese! A little too cheesey for me but it was delish. Crust was perfectly baked and I could eat the crust alone! Very crispy but soft inside! Would return again to see if it could earn five stars which I'm sure it can! read more

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We stopped by Katie Downs in old Tacoma by the water for a quick, light dinner. Started with calamari, a beer, and a drink. The calamari was delicious--really enjoyed it--but it was almost gone by the time our water and drinks finally arrived. Then we ordered the guacamole burger and fish tacos. Unfortunately, the tacos were a big disappointment--everything about them was bland. The guacamole burger had a thin patty that was cooked well (pretty much the only way it could be, given how thin it was), but the steak fries were overdone and crispy in a bad way. Service was inconsistent; the staff didn't check on us at all throughout the meal, and I had to go out of my way to get the check. Beautiful waterfront spot, but the food and service didn't quite live up to the location for us last night. read more

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Great service from everyone here! The ambiance was chill especially since I went on a Tuesday evening. Plenty of free parking in the lot, and the outside of the building is decorated as a moat so it was pretty cool I got the customized 7" my pie, I think they said about $1 per topping you put on. Not too bad of a price point since they give you a choice of sides. I'm not the biggest fan of deep dish pizzas because there's too much bread but I thought they did theirs pretty well but their crust did get soggy pretty quick. Their curly fries were crunchy tho! Prob one of my favorite fries place now read more

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We had drinks and the Italian sandwich while we sat on the deck. Always a beautiful view of the sound. Service was excellent food was great. Katie never disappoints. read more

Been here twice now. Once for book club (recommend something like that in the warmer months and outdoor seating) and again while the in-laws were in town. Service was exceptional both times! Super friendly and accommodating! Both times were great! The menu had something for everyone, from the vegetarian to the FIL who refuses to eat vegetables! The personal size pizza with side salad was perfect! The mocktail lemonade is an absolute must! I didn't get pictures of what everyone else ordered, but it all looked good, and everyone said they enjoyed it. The Asian salad was massive and satisfying to the family vegetarian! read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - White pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Last few weeks I visited Tacoma and had a chance to eat here at this water front restaurant. The place is very nice, the foods are quite tasty. I was craving for patty melts since I haven't had for a long time. My sister had a reuben sandwich which also very good. The appetizer calamari was excellent. The prices are reasonable for a nice restaurant with a view like this one. The server is attentive and fast. It's close the pier where people are squid fishing which is nice to stroll after the meal. It's lunch so we didn't try the pizzas. The patty melts and reuben rye bread toasted perfectly. I really enjoyed them. The fries are great. Sometimes it's nice to have lunch with a view and here in Tacoma, wonderful when it's not raining. read more

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When my wife and I first met in the 80s we lived in Tacoma when Katie's first opened. We would have been considered regulars. 41 years later we make trips from Seattle to enjoy the never changing ambiance and great food. The great service has never faltered. I hope they stay the same another 41 years. Thank Gang. Gary/Kerry read more

The food is still good, the service is fine but the prices have gotten so high that we absolutely will not be returning, ergo the one star. I realize that prices of everything have increased but what they've done is completely out of sight. I ordered shrimp tacos. You used to get three, now you get two. There were probably three small shrimp and lots of fillings of veggies in each taco and I upcharged to onion rings which was a couple of dollars. My husband had a meatball sub, three meatballs in bread with fries. My sandwich was $34 and I know there was no where near that cost in the tacos and my husbands was $24. I can get three packages of organic beef at costco for that. We didn't even have alcohol, just iced tea and the total with tax and tip for lunch came to $93. This is not an upscale place, its nice but not worth that so we will not be returning until they make it affordable again. read more

This has been a family-owned business for 40 years and I've been coming for over 25 years. This is THE place for PIZZA! If you love rich flavor pizzas, where you don't need to eat 3 slices to feel full, Katie Downs is da bomb! We came on a Friday night around 8pm, no lines and not too busy: perfect! You've gotta be 21+ or you can order the deliciousness for pick-up, it's a great spot for winter or summer as the deck over the waterfront is gorgeous and fun in the summer. Winter is great as there's lots of TVs with games and big tables for parties. Cocktails here are 5-star good!! read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - We shared: my favorite White Shark Pizza (personal size) with salad #6. Great White - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I had a personal pan pizza of Great White. Great tasting chicken, white sauce, artichoke and some other ingredients. I added red pepper flakes for some balance- SO good. 7" pan is perfect personal pizza size. Our server Holly was polite, professional and answered questions for our experience which was helpful and great! We were out on the outdoor patio. I loved that you could feel the patio ever so slightly moving to add to the seaside charm - loved that. I highly recommend the Citrus Mistress IPA beer if you want a refreshing beverage for a nice hot day! read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Outdoor patio! - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Good burgers. The rest of the table liked their personal pizzas. Parking isn't bad (Saturday around noon). Service was attentive and no one had to request drink refills! That's something I haven't seen in the service industry in some time. Would recommend; would come back! read more

This is a just sports bar and restaurant on the water. I would not expect good food, but good enough to be food. We got their pizza, diablo shrimp, and calamari. The pizza was good but it was like a fancier pizza hut pizza which I wanna say is not a bad thing, I love the old pizza hut hand tossed thick crispy crust. They call it "deep dish" but it's just a thick crust. The diablo shrimp was definitely not worth it we got about 8 shrimps that were the previously frozen tail-on shrimp about size 41-50. Service was great and there were a lot of tvs for sports. Overall If I wanted to watch a game on the water with mediocre food, I'd come. Other than that it wasn't anything special. read more

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I've been to Katie downs several times and have always had a good experience. However, the last time, it was crowded and the service was slow. We were patient to a point and then had to ask several times for service. If you don't have staff to service us, just let us know and we would've gone somewhere else. The restaurant was super loud and is difficult to hear the person at your table in a normal voice. The fish and chips for two pieces are $32 which is super expensive for even the nice nice restaurants in town and Katie Downs is just kind of basically like a bar on the water. read more

We enjoyed going here, but the food was not the best this time. And the pricing was a sore spot. It was very slow when we went. I much prefer to eat outside, but obviously, that is not an option during the winter. The service was fine. The steamed clams, southwest salad with chicken, and lemon cake did not meet our expectations. Typically, steamed clams are served in a broth alongside bread. While they included the bread, there was no broth. Instead, they served the clams with melted butter and hot water. Either way, it would not have made the clams taste better. The clams were mediocre at best because they were not cleaned properly and had sand in them. The clams were certainly not worth $26. As for the salad, it wasn't necessarily bad, but I had an issue with the price. It is around $20 without the chicken. $28 seems like a steep price for a basic salad with protein. I have the same complaint about the cake. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but it was not $14 for a single slice of cake good. If we weren't celebrating a birthday, we would have skipped out on the cake because of the price. read more

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It's a great day 84 out AND we got a spot in the deck! Some shade and some sun. Fish n chips to share(3 piece) with fries and added cup of clam chowder. Mmmm. And my friend has left overs. It was good food and service was great today. read more

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The food here is what you would expect from a tavern. It's not bad and I would not say it's exceptional. My calamari was tasty and cooked perfectly. The pizza, burger, and fries were average. It's not bad, but it's also not exceptional. Is it good? Yes. If you want a waterfront lunch or dinner with decent food and not super expensive, then this place will fit that requirement. They do have an outdoor seating area right over the water. You basically sit on a large dock. The service is great and I am sure it can get busy during the normal mealtimes. Plan accordingly and arrive before lunch or dinner. I did like the decor and the clean restrooms. If you're looking for tavern type meal offerings in a good location, you've found the place. I would go back again. read more

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It seems like the food quality went down...I went there with my work peeps and orders a chicken burger and this crap came out...the chicken was so small for the bun and the cheese tasted gross. I usually like this place, but I won't be going back...I'm cool..there are other places that serves better food. Don't waste your time and don't waste your money. If you want shit food then go there! read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Sorry overpriced chicken sandwich ... - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I think their food has gotten better over the years. The personal pizza was baked nicely. The crust was crispy and there was a good amount of white sauce, cheese and toppings evenly spread on each slice. The prawns Diablo was good too. The shrimps were plump and the sauce had a good kick but wasn't too spicy. The clam chowder on the other hand was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and there wasn't alot of clams and potatoes in the soup. Service has also improved. The servers came more frequently to check on us which I did appreciate. read more

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I just wanted to make Katie Downs aware that this is unappealing looking and the taste was off. I feel like this needs a revamp read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Lemon Caper Prawns - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I would eat here again for the view alone! We sat outside overlooking the water with Mt Rainier in perfect view. We even got to watch a seaplane land. They didn't have a lot on the menu for vegans, but my friend and I customized a few dishes to accommodate our dietary needs. I ordered a taco salad with no cheese, sour cream, or meat, sub a black bean patty. It arrived with cheese, so I spent a while pulling off each strand. The bruschetta was ok. There was a lot more bread than there were tomatoes, and it was quite dry. It wasn't the worst meal, but it just wasn't anything special. I wouldn't turn it down if I was with friends who wanted to go. But I probably wouldn't ever choose it myself. read more

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Though it's expensive, Happy Hour is another story. Between 4pm-6pm you can get a personal sized My Pie with 2 toppings for $9. Hint: super tasty Italian sausage, I had mine with white onion. Yummy. Other goodies too on the Happy Hour menu, but I can't get past their pizza. Great service too. And that view, priceless. read more

Came here for New Year's Eve, food was fantastic! But the lemon drops........ holy cow!! So good and they came in cute little cup, would recommend. Staff was nice, atmosphere was chill, low key vibes- would come back again. read more

We go to Katie Downs all the time m. The wait staff is amazing! Great people. The My Pies are still good, but lately overcooked. I used to love their Cod and Chips, but about a year ago the lovely, large flaky cod, turned into very small pieces with more coating then fish. So disappointed. We still go there, but for the prices the charge, should be better. read more

We love this place- it's my favorite place for clams in the world. Also, the pizza is incredible. The views of the water are beautiful. They accommodate groups well. Delicious drinks- I genuinely cannot say enough about this restaurant, it's my favorite! read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Gorgeous view of the water, good service, medicore food, but large price tag. The cheapest food on the menu is close to $20 (appetizers). I've been here a couple times, and have gotten a lunch special with half of a roast beef sandwich and chowder, a Italian Hero sandwich (comes with fries), and a salad ($28 for a salad is outrageous, $20 for lettuce and $8 for chicken!) Tip: you can have any of the pizza on a Portabello mushroom instead of regular crust. If you want to enjoy the nice view, come on a nice day for Happy Hour 4-6PM! Otherwise be ready to pay. read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Italian Hero Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This was our first visit. The 7" personal Sicilian pizza and salad was so good. I didn't realize that Philadelphia was known for a deep dish pizza style. The crust was soft and crispy, the sausage spiced well and the sauce zesty. I really like that they make their dressings in house. My husband had the fish and chips. The fish was flaky and hot, but I think I got the better choice. Service was awesome. It was really nice watching the staff supporting each other. We will be back. read more

Good food all around. Pizza, salad and burgers are what I have eaten there. Nice location on the water with outdoor seating in good weather. Nice people! read more

Overpriced, flavorless and service was just okay. Do not at all recommend the veggie or turkey sandwich.

Great service, food, and views! A bit pricier than some similar places, but you're paying for the view! It's worth it!

We love the fish and chips the French dip, the clam chowder and for an appetizer we love the artichoke dip read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Tacoma waterfront - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Went here for lunch. Nice calm vibes. They have a patio to enjoy the sun and a lot of windows if you get cold easily and want to sit inside but still want a view. The service is really good. They are very friendly and the food comes out fast. The food is mid. I ordered the fish/shrimp tacos. They didn't really have great flavor. I got curly fries and they were great but they didn't put enough on the plate. My friend ordered the reuben that she said was pretty plain It is a great setting but I don't know that I would choose this over another place read more

We have driven by many times and decided to try it out. We really enjoyed our visit and will return. We had sandwiches which were full of meat and tasted very good. The drinks were good and the service was very attentive. There are TVs at both ends of dining room so we could watch the playoffs. The prices are very reasonable for being right on the water read more

Service was great, food was good, ambiance has a nice view especially when it's a nice sunny day! 21 and over restaurant which is nice! Lots of TVs don't go upstairs not sure if there is more seating up there no bar to sit at only downfall read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Outside patio - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Super cool spot right on the Pudget Sound. The hostess sat us on the deck next to the railing looking over the water. Our server was prompt, and friendly. She took appetizer and drink order. We ordered the steamer clams for our appetizer, salad and clam chowder + halibut for our main dishes. The clams were awesome, the are served with the broth on the side and amazing toasted garlic bread. I highly recommend you order the clams. The halibut was grilled and tasty, salads fresh and the chowder was OK. The chowder was creamy, which is the way I like it, however, it wasn't quite as good as the other food we ordered. I do recommend swinging into Katie Downs if you're in the Tacoma area. read more

Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - Steamer Clams eaten. - Pizza Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

A bit on the spendy side but consistently good food. We've been there many times to dine in and take out. Service staff are friendly and welcoming. Good deals to be had on food and drink during happy hour. It's an ideal location with view of the water and the game is on the TVs. I especially like that this place is for persons 21 and up. read more

Delicious! I had the portobello cap Pizza and my daughter had a white deep Dish pizza. Onion rings and seasoned fries were great as well. Beautiful view - nice glass of wine. I was happy with this waterfront choice. read more

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Unfortunately forgot to take pictures for this place but really nothing to write home about. Order the Bloody Mary which was the best thing going. The garlic breadsticks were simply a flatter oval little loaf of bread that was cut up. My friend who ordered these was expecting sticks as with what the menu said. I was hankering for patty melt but it was short on sauce and shorter on the grilled onions. Also, it would have been nice if they'd flattened out the patty so that it covered more of the bread. Not on my radar to go back anytime soon except if I wanted to eat with a view of the water but there's plenty of other dining establishments that offer the same thing. read more

Left a review earlier but forgot a very important part of our experience. My husband was looking forward to trying some different beers but got Warm beer...hubby was NOT happy, ordered another type and same thing. Then a Coors light. Warm again. Asked about a refrigeration issue but was told all was well. Changed my rating too. Doubt we'll go back. If you do go, get in early as it does get loud. read more