So.........restaurant business is hard! We love this place but the food is I feel barely hanging on and it is more of a community comfort food place. Which there is nothing wrong with that. The service is ways excellent here!!!! The vibe of this place is amazing. The jambalaya and cornbread is so mouth watering it would make you not share it with your one family. But here is the tea!!! I can see where some of the food needs improvement but most restaurants these days are in the same situation. There are items I would not order again but others I love and a person must pick and choose their own individual items based on their preferences. I appreciate the restaurant being in busy and please get your food rating back to Great! Because Fair had me a bit side ways. Has always thank you all for your support and please continue to stay safe and healthy out there! See you at my next bite :0) read more

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We had an amazing server - Jenny. Such great hospitality!!!!.It was obvious this place has a lot of regulars and the entire staff was loving on everyone like we're all family. I ordered PAC SOUTH omelette. No green onions, chose hash browns instead of toast and had side biscuit and gravy. Unfortunately the hash browns were really crackly dry. Maybe I should've had the red potatoes instead. The Omelette was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the pork with the bbq sauce was fascinating and tasty. If I had it again I'd ask to add a squirt of bbq inside or ask for more sauce on top. Hubby ordered the Shrimp and Grits. They were great and better than most places we've had them out. Hubby crumbled his side of bacon on top. They were Creamy, savory, cheesy and served piping hot. Jenny said sometimes people ask to add andouille sausage or catfish on top. Last - OMG that was a THICK biscuit! It was super dense. The gravy was delicious. But the biscuit takes up most the room on the plate. So my gravy to biscuit ratio was off. I still took half my omelet and half my biscuit in a to go box. Left the hash browns. They have BIG portions. Amazing atmosphere and service. If you come in from the front door there is a small counter seating area as well as booths and tables. Beyond that main room there is more space in the back. Keeping this place on the list for sure!!! read more

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Food wasn't very tasty nor was it authentic. The oyster poboy had 4 oysters on a hot dog bun with a sweet coleslaw in the sandwich. It was soggy. The coleslaw was too sweet. The jambalaya was full of vegetables that were left in large pieces. Very little shrimp and no sausage. Not like real jambalaya. Collards were spicy too hot. Beans were overcooked and had little flavor. read more

The building itself looks sketchy and isn't as clean as I would like. However, the service was good and the food was fine. read more

Pacific Southern - Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Pacific Southern is one of those spots where you instantly feel at home. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. The menu is full of comfort food favorites with a Southern influence -- hearty portions, rich flavors, and just the right touch of Pacific Northwest flair. The fried chicken and greens are the stars here -- crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The cornbread is fresh and perfect with their house-made jam or gravy. Service is attentive and laid-back, which fits the vibe perfectly. The food cooked fresh but it's worth the wait. If you're in Tacoma and craving a great brunch or soul food-style meal done with care, Pacific Southern hits all the right notes. Delicious food, friendly people, and that comforting "Sunday morning" feeling any day of the week. We stopped by and carried a chicken meal home. read more

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The size is definitely smaller when you order it for delivery but for the size I did get it was quality good. Just definitely smaller. Did t get any honey or utensils as requested on Uber. Also I was looking for sweet tea to add but on Uber they only have canned energy drinks but I'm person you can get soda or sweet tea so that was disappointing read more

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3.5 stars, to be clear. This is a restaurant that sells southern comfort food but a small selection of it. Shrimp n grits, chicken n waffles, fried okra, etc. The atmosphere is kind of dive bar-ish. The music from the bar was soooo loud we had to yell talk, which was kind of funny. And there was a birthday party IN THE BAR for a child. Which was also funny. We all enjoyed our food and the portions were huge. Apparently the pulled pork sandwich was super spicy which the menu did not specify, so be careful there. read more

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My Cousin and I decided to go have Dinner. We decided on eating Southern food. We drove to Tacoma from Seattle. We decided on Pacific Southern. Food: we ordered the Shrimp and Grits. I ordered the Sweet Tea and she ordered the Cherry Lemonade. We both ordered sides, I ordered the Chivken Sausage and she ordered Scrambled Eggs and Bacon. The Shrimp and Grits were Delicious and my Sweet Tea was very good. My cousin liked her Cherry Lemonade. The portions are huge and we both counted over 7 Shrimp in our Grits. The Customer Service was excellent. Greeted with smiles and good conversation. The waitress was prompt with our orders. The Restaurant was very clean and neat. The Bathroom was very clean as well. Parking was Great, we were able to park up front. I will definitely go back to this Restaurant. read more

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Very friendly staff, great interaction and recommendations. The food was great, atmosphere was great, food came out hot. First time there and it was a great experience. read more

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Whilst waiting for the Tacoma Mall to open we found there wasn't anything open at the mall other than Krispy Kreme, so we had to forage for brunch. A few minutes away was Pacific Southern. Wish I weren't on keto because their southern style brunch items looked delicious (I'd kill to try their cheesy shrimp grits). Sis and I settled on splitting a meat lovers omelette with veggies and Mom got the biscuits and gravy with grits and both plates were huge. Glad sis and I split that omelette because eating just half was filling. It was stuffed with ham and bacon, fulfilling the promise of the name, but the bacon was a bit dry. Still we left satisfied. Our waitress was nice, but just checked in on us once. The place was busy for a Saturday morning, but not crowded, so the noise level and space was just right. read more

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Endless cars in drive thru,wait20mins,get my food,after that long fries cold,nuggets lukewarm and no napkins.For that long All my food should be hot and fresh read more

I had the meat lovers omelette. It was huge! I had to split it with my sister. It was delicious and the staff were really friendly. They were more than happy to accommodate my keto request and subbed veggies for the hashbrowns and toast. Cute diner. Must go again and try other items in their menu list! read more

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Why is there no amazing breakfast places in the PNW!! I am searching and waiting to go some where that knocks my socks off, you would think good breakfast food wouldn't be so hard to find! We ordered 3 dishes with high hopes. Maybe my standards are too high?! We had the chicken and waffles, that was probably the best out of the 3, the Pacsouth omelette and the fried chicken biscuit. It was all just "OK", the grits were awful though, they were suppose to be cheesy grits but they literally had no flavor. I wouldn't go back myself. The server that helped us was really nice, that was the plus!! read more

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If you're in the mood for Southern food in Tacoma, this is the place to go. However, it is a bit expensive so be prepared. The service is outstanding! They were quick, efficient, and attentive. The ambiance is that of a restaurant with a bar area in the back. The music was great and not too loud. The bar is totally separate from the restaurant seating area. The restrooms (while dated) are clean. The catfish was great as well as the red beans and rice. The cornbread was good. The chicken was fantastic and had an herbal flavor. The okra was good despite a few woody pieces. The collard greens were fantastic! All in all, for me, this is the place for southern food in Tacoma. Just be sure to bring your wallet with a bit larger dinner budget than normal. read more

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This food was being delicious. Everything was made to our liking. The server was so sweet and the vibes were calm. We went in a Wednesday so it was not busy and the food was well seasoned, flavorful, and had my mouth watering. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

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This is the best tasting food I have had in a month of Sundays. A party in your mouth. A must try, and I guarantee you'll want to come back. read more

Pacific Southern - Shrimp & Grits Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Southern was so good! We had the mac and cheese, jambalaya, and fried chicken, and everything hit the spot. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, the jambalaya had great flavor with just the right amount of spice, and the fried chicken was crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Great comfort food spot in Tacoma. read more

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First timer. Went with the chicken and waffles. Loved the waffle! Very light and airy. Honey butter and syrup was solid. Comes with a 4-piece fried chicken, two strips, a boneless thigh and a chicken wing. Chicken was just okay. May be back to try some other items. read more

Great service! Fast response. Personable. Good for groups. Large portion. Delicious! Local place with a lot to offer! read more

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Second time trying this place out since the first time was a disappointment, thought the second time would be a little different but we were wrong. Despite making eye contacts with the staff, and waiting at the front counter, no staff members acknowledged us or even a "we will be right with you". Ordered a chicken fried steak and a breakfast steak (8oz ribeye). Not an exaggeration but we waited for 45 minutes for the food to come out. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely not. Chicken fried steak was decent, hashbrown was soggy and the scrambled eggs was dry and overcooked. The "ribeye" steak came out well done, tasted like dry cardboard, never have I ever left steak uneaten but today was the first. I ordered the steak medium rare, didn't expect a high quality steak since it's a breakfast joint but man was it inedible. Will not be returning, the mediocre food is not worth the wait. read more

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Good size portions. Music was little on the loud side for dining. Service was good. We went on a Friday night and it was not crowded for a last Friday of the month read more

Just amazing! I had heard of this place, mostly for breakfast/brunch, but they have a full menu through lunch and dinner too! If you are looking for great portions and southern food, definitely try this restaurant! We came by for breakfast and everyone got something different, from the chicken and waffles, cinnamon roll French toast, Andy's French toast, to breakfast platters, and it was all amazing! The tables and seating was bigger than I imagined from the outside and we felt like we had plenty of space. The service was good too, but got a little slower once things got busy. I will be back for the chicken and waffles, and I want to try the Mac and Cheese and jambalaya next for dinner! Also, this place is very easily accessible near the Tacoma Mall area and has its own parking lot. read more

Food was okay. Just like previous reviews stated. The grits were like soup, Belgian waffle was good, cheeseburger +Fries was good. Hash browns were a little greasy but flavor was good. The service was a 10/10!! Our waitress was amazing, great energy and made a connection with me and my family right away. The biggest let down was the overall restaurant space. It was FREEZING in there which made our food cool down to fast. The meal was $100 (w/tip)for 2 adults and a child which was steep for what we received. read more

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What a great spot! We were visiting from out of town and I'm so happy we ended up at Pacific Southern. The food was great, great portions, very yummy, and quality ingredients. The service was amazing! Despite being a little busy on a Saturday morning, our food came quickly and the staff were so fun and inviting. The spot is cute and homey inside too! I'd love to go back and definitely recommend. read more

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First time being here which is crazy, since it was so great! Real home style cooking with a southern twist. Very old school diner style with a bar in the back. Customer service was great and inviting. Will be back to try other menu items read more

Pacific Southern - Southern Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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The service was great! And on Christmas Day!! Visiting from Albuquerque. I had the Chicken and waffle! Wow!

Came by for lunch recently. Very cute and cozy diner like establishment; has almost a mom n pops type of vibe. Staff are especially friendly. Food was divine! Very comforting! I had the jambalaya it definitely has a kick to it! Not overbearing at all. At least not to me I love spicy food! Also had a side of fried okra one of my childhood favs! Which was cooked to perfection!! The cornbread was almost like a cake; very thick yet delicate! read more

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Brittany was a very nice server, it feels so homey here, the food is good, and the vibe is chill. Definitely my favorite breakfast spot in Tacoma read more

Pacific Southern - Country fried steak and biscuits and gravy - Southern Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is just great. My wife's favorite is the Chicken Fried Steak, and the portions are generous enough that she doesn't mind sharing bites with me. read more

Shrimp and Grits was the best I've ever had! Shrimp cooked perfectly in a creamy, hot bowl of oniony, cheesey grits with spinich! Awesome

Although the food was too dry for my liking, but I appreciated that they have chicken gizzards and breakfast omelettes that can be eaten at dinnertime. Huge portion is another plus as well! Service was great as the host/waistress was attentive even though we came close to the closing time. read more

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The food was amazing!! Our server (Sona) was super friendly. The cornbread was to die for, the fried chicken beats Colonel Sanders, the burger was delicious! read more

The food was amazing. But the staff was even more amazing. They were friendly and attentive and more than willing to recommendations.

The family and I stopped by for dinner since we had not been in a while. My husband and I split 4 pieces of chicken and some sides and my daughter had chicken as well. We also had hush puppies which were soooooo good! I also really liked the corn bread and Mac and cheese. I can't wait to come back and try the shrimp and grits! The highlight of the evening though was the server, Suna. She was so kind to our daughter and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

This little spot is right around the corner from the Tacoma Mall right on Pine Street, you have to try it! Their greens have me in a chokehold, always fire! Highly recommend the Catfish plate, it comes with red beans & rice but you can substitute those for another side dish I usually do Mac & Cheese (baked to perfection). The corn bread is delicious, everything is freshly made. Chicken & waffles or the Buttermilk fried chicken are also a good choice! The only thing I didn't care for was the Jambalaya, the sauce just didn't do it for me but we all have different preferences. They are usually pretty busy but the service is always good & friendly. I need to make time to come try their breakfast menu. They also have a bar in the back to get your drank on too. read more

Pacific Southern - Deep Fried Catfish w/ baked mac & cheese, side of Greens.. So delicious! My go to comfort meal. - Southern Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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We sat in the bar with Britney as the bartender! She was amazing!! Ran us through all of our food options and catered to us the whole time! We will be back. read more

Just left. Never have I ever wrote a review right after. Jenny girl, vibes and service were immaculate, thank you soooooo much. Food was on point, throughly enjoyed the catfish, chicken fried steak and the grits!!!!! read more

good food. Definitely enjoyed the chicken and waffles. It was a different spin. They were pretty busy so service was a little slow but understandably so. read more

Reasonable southern experience for Washington. I was a little confused at the 4 piece chicken being a wing, a de-boned thigh, and two chicken strips. The strips were different breading then the thigh and wing, that was weird. But the collard greens were great, and the cornbread was fantastic too. I was surprised they offer tobasco and saracha instead of a Louisiana hot sauce. Still, confusion aside I will be back again. read more

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Rating is only this high because the food is so good! We sat in the bar. Bartender took 10 minutes to acknowledge us and another 10 to take our drink order. The bar didn't seem that busy to take that long. Behind the bar looked disorganized and messy. Once we ordered (took another 15 to get that to happen) the food came relatively quickly. But let me tell you! Was it worth the wait. Everything was delicious. We will be back, but definitely will not sit in or at the bar. read more

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