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You run the risk of finding a dud when you try new restaurants and this place would get zero stars if it was an option. My family and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, the booth seats were uncleaned from previous guests and taped like the seats were cut or cracked. The food came out hot which was the only positive but my eggs had black marks from an uncleaned griddle, the "house made" corned beef hash was atrocious and the veggie omelette had canned mushrooms. Nothing was fresh even the condiments on the table were only a third full, when the waitress came by to ask if we wanted boxes and I said only one she looked down at my full plate of food I didn't eat and didn't say a word. Would never return but hope to find much better eats next time I'm in Tacoma.
Yall... I woke up craving shrimp & grits but was hesitant on coming here bc of the spinach + onion added (I love spinach & onion but was craving a Louisiana style)....THIS DISH CHANGED MY LIFE!!!! I cannot believe how good it was. The cornbread was perfect coming from a southern woman, the butter was whipped and seasoned perfectly. My man got the veggie omelet and it was HUGE. My server was so kind, and the vibes are immaculate for a brunch spot. I recommend this place 100%
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
The building itself looks sketchy and isn't as clean as I would like. However, the service was good and the food was fine.
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.
5 months ago
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
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
4 days ago
First time here and I knew I'd love it. My mom raves about it all the time so I knew I wanted to come while visiting in town. I ordered the jambalaya at first, wwaaaay toooo spicy for me. I honestly did not like it at all, however kept it to give to my brother in law. The cornbread is bomb though! My mom loved her catfish. I ended up ordering the shrimp po boy extra shrimp and it did not disappoint! It was bomb! Highly recommend! Perfect flavor and texture. Also the establishment was clean, great service and they have a full bar and even seen they have a good happy hour. Overall, highly recommend! read more
You run the risk of finding a dud when you try new restaurants and this place would get zero stars if it was an option. My family and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, the booth seats were uncleaned from previous guests and taped like the seats were cut or cracked. The food came out hot which was the only positive but my eggs had black marks from an uncleaned griddle, the "house made" corned beef hash was atrocious and the veggie omelette had canned mushrooms. Nothing was fresh even the condiments on the table were only a third full, when the waitress came by to ask if we wanted boxes and I said only one she looked down at my full plate of food I didn't eat and didn't say a word. Would never return but hope to find much better eats next time I'm in Tacoma. read more
2 months ago
Yall... I woke up craving shrimp & grits but was hesitant on coming here bc of the spinach + onion added (I love spinach & onion but was craving a Louisiana style)....THIS DISH CHANGED MY LIFE!!!! I cannot believe how good it was. The cornbread was perfect coming from a southern woman, the butter was whipped and seasoned perfectly. My man got the veggie omelet and it was HUGE. My server was so kind, and the vibes are immaculate for a brunch spot. I recommend this place 100% read more
11 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
1 month ago
10 months ago
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
1 month ago
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
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
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
6 months ago
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
5 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
Great service! Fast response. Personable. Good for groups. Large portion. Delicious! Local place with a lot to offer! read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
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
4 months ago
7 months ago
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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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
6 months ago
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
3 months ago
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
4 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
9 months ago
3 years ago
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
9 months ago
9 months ago
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
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3832 S Pine St
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Lunch is served from 10:30am-4:00pm and dinner is served from 4:00pm-close.
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