Wasn't expecting to see as many small children as we did on a Friday night. We were there as a break from our littles, it made me miss them. Lovely view. I was pretty cold by the window even wearing a sweater. All the more reason to drink more I suppose. Waiter was helpful with my questions and stayed out of the way when we didn't need him around. I quite enjoyed the chicken dijon on their recommendation. We took dessert to go . Cheesecake out of a box at home is never as good as on a plate dressed up the way it's intended. read more

We had reservations for Mother's Day at 12:30 PM. I received no less than three calls and/or email messages confirming we would actually be there for lunch. We arrived early, and were seated at about our reservation time. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. So far so good. I had the 12oz prime rib. Our guest had the seafood with scallops. My wife had sirloin and shrimp. For the salad/appetizer I had the lobster bisque. The ladies each had the Caesar salad. The prime rib was supposed to be medium, but had zero pink and about 4oz of a big slab of fat on the end. It was a bit tough. The knife given to me probably would not cut butter as there were no serrations left on the blade. I would say the cut of beef was choice at the most, still a bit tough when I asked for a knife that would cut the meat. My lobster bisque had very little lobster in it. I finally found a couple of small pieces at the bottom of the bowl. The Caesar salads had little to no flavor according to the ladies. The scallops appeared to be breaded and were well overcooked. The shrimp on my wife's plate were overcooked and tough. So much for the not so good stuff.... Our Yukon gold potato mash servings were good. My wife's sirloin steak was well seasoned and perfectly cooked for her. The best part of our meals were the deserts. Cheese cake, Key Lime pie, and the cream boule. The business was very busy and the staff members were working hard. The view today was as exceptional as we remembered from previous visits. Two of us are mobility impaired. I only saw one DP parking spot at the entrance drive up area. There were none in the parking garage. The garage is under the business. There was no elevator for those who are mobility impaired. There may have been parking across the street, but I had not paid attention to that lot when we drove up from the east. I had to take the steps one at a time, using the hand rail, hanging my cane from my opposite arm. I would give the food today two stars, and the service four stars. With that I settled on three stars for the overall experience. No, I did not complain about the food today to the staff, just asked for a knife that would actually cut the "prime rib". I did not find out about how the ladies felt until we were in the car leaving. We should have gone to "Texas Roadhouse" on Joint Base Lewis McChord. My wife and I had great steaks there on Monday. I wanted to take the ladies someplace very special for Mother's Day, thus the reservations a this establishment. Enough said! read more

Took the family for a view and dinner. Wait staff was awesome considering it was busy but the wait for our order was nearly an hour long and my medium steak came back mooing. Couldn't eat it and wouldn't wait for another. It was the only thing I was looking forward to. We were here about 6 years ago because the service was horrible now the food I came out wrong. It'll be another 5+ years before we return. Unfortunate. read more

Had an industry event here. The decor is a bit dated. The clam chowder was rich and clammy but a tad under-salted, rare for soup. The Dijon crusted chicken was ok. The horseradish sauce was an odd pairing for it, I would have preferred something bright and zippy like a ketchup or bbq sauce. Service was good. Our event room didn't have their famous view unfortunately. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Oven-Roasted Chicken Dijon - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

It's a cute date night restaurant, ambiance is amazing, service is great but to be honest I wasn't too impressed by the food. I really wanted to be but I felt I've had so much better. Especially if we're paying $150 bucks I just expected more? Again nothing against the service or ambiance. Maybe I need to try some of their other options but we had the coconut prawns which I felt lacked flavor unless I dipped it in the sauce it came with, and then my crab & shrimp fettuccine was okay, I felt that my home made fettuccine sauce is better? Maybe it was just an off day. Friends have raved about this place and it's been on my list. I'm willing to come back and give it another try later on. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This is a lovely restaurant, tastefully decorated with a fabulous view. The servers are always too notch, very professional and the right amount of attentive. However, this visit was disappointing in every other way. I ordered a dish I've had here before, but this time the portion was smaller and there was almost no sauce. It took an hour (literally, I don't mean that as an expression) for our food took come and it was disappointing to not have our appetizer comped or offered a free dessert. Also, the chairs were very uncomfortable which made the long wait even more agonizing. read more

Looks like they took the Oysters Rockefeller off the menu... guess we won't be back. We tried to order it at our last visit... they said they had it... then came back a half hour later and says... "Oops... guess we don't have it tonight." Very disappointed as that was why we went there that night. read more

This is ostensibly a classy restaurant, but the last few times I've been here, it seems they've classed-down a bit, possibly to broaden their demographic, while maintaining the classy prices. The food is tasty though. Stepping into the lobby and taking in the dark wood interior, fireplace, and scenic floor-to-ceiling Tacoma vista, you'd expect a place like this to be quietly playing soft jazz on top of the sounds of silverware gently clinking. Instead, it's loud. There are sports and news on a TV, pop music playing, and with the kitchen awkwardly jutting out into the main corridor between the bar and the dining lounge, the atmosphere's a little frantic. My most recent visit was to celebrate an anniversary, and I requested a window seat in the reservation I'd placed earlier. We ended up seated two rows back, up against the split-level dining room wall. We know they saw the reservation note, because they congratulated us on the anniversary. Maybe that entire level is considered "window seat," but we had to stare directly through other patrons in order to see the city. Patrons can be rowdy and crass, with no apparent sense of decorum or dress code. One group next to us were loudly swearing and discussing inappropriate topics. The table on the other side of the split-level wall was a large wedding party providing most of the ambient noise. Our server was friendly and attentive, but far more informal than I'd expect at a restaurant like this. She needed me to repeatedly show her the menu online, talked with other patrons about what she was going to smoke on her break, and came back smelling like it. I ordered the $49 3-course meal special, which is on their website, but not their in-house menu. She took my order for the appetizer and entree, but said we should wait on the dessert. When dessert came, I asked for the creme brûlée, and she said that the wedding party had taken the last one. I wonder if that could've been avoided if I'd placed my entire order upfront? There was also confusion regarding what was actually on offer: the website said it included the 8oz Wagyu steak, but that seemed to be a mistake as they didn't even have a button in it (they have since removed the option). To their credit, they honored the website, even though she ended up putting the pork on the check. Without the Waygu option, the meal deal isn't much of a value. But then the medium-rare steak was served raw. I love a pink steak, but even my partner was not comfortable with me eating this. The server grabbed a manager, who confirmed that it was not medium-rare, and they fixed the problem. That said, the food was delicious, and my partner enjoyed her pan-seared scallops & shrimp as well. We came because we wanted to splurge on a nice experience. For $170, we got an experience that could be replicated at BJ's for $60. read more

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This was our second time visiting this place while visiting from out of town. Our first experience was much better overall -- the food and the service was fantastic which is what prompted a return visit for a birthday celebration while in town again. The food this time was good as well, but wasn't as great as the first time (I even ordered the same thing because I loved it so much). The service this time was slow and we even paid and got up to leave before they brought out a surprise dessert (which was a nice treat). The booth was nice and big and you get a view of downtown Tacoma port. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. I think this place is a good pick overall for a nice dinner based on our two experiences so far. read more

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GAH, my heart always sinks leaving a poor review. AND.. just because I didn't have a good experience -- that doesn't mean you won't. Maybe this review will help the restaurant level up and give you AWESOME BLOSSOM SERVICE! So, try this iconic place and see if you disagree with my review. First, my husband told me this place is just BEAUTIFUL and old school iconic -- and so I drove 1.5 hours in bad traffic to try it. He was right. Stunning views. However, a beautiful sunset stunning view does not make a steak cooked right. Second, we are low maintenance, happy, cheerful customers with loads of patience. We came to celebrate my dear friends BIRTHDAY. We sat on the patio. The waitress had a messy table, that was in the perfect half shade half sun ratio, cleaned up for us ASAP. The bee's loved us and the obnoxious whiskey drinking ladies next to us were CRAZY loud -- talking literally loud about NOTHING AT ALL! Like, the LINT on their shirt. Cat hair. Running their car on low oil. OMG... let me die or move inside. We moved inside. They were so loud, we could not even here our own conversation. GAH -- not the restaurants fault at all. Idea... maybe move the tables a little bit away from one another ... or get more umbrellas so there are more patio choices for perfect sun/shade rations. Just an upgraded thought : ) BTW -- Justine, our server was AWESOME... and she was obviously very busy, but handled her overload of tables with grace, joy and composure. She attended to us with perfect timing. SHE gets a 5 star rating. The bartender, was SLOW and the table next to us, complained about how long it took to get their drinks, and they knew we ordered way before them, and we hadn't gotten ours yet either. We ordered a dirty martini and an ice tea. That bartender must have been very busy with other orders... he might need back up. IDK... but way too long to sit outside with no drinks... we did have Justine's water to sip on however so we weren't complaining. The ambiance is straight out of the 80's, carpets included. This is a traditional step back in time and it's charming in that old school kind of way. Ok... the food. My birthday guest said her seafood plate was delicious. It looked perfectly cooked, not over done. We asked for double veggies instead of potatoes... and they kindly gave us the mushrooms without charging us the usual $4.00 fee. THANK YOU Chef! I asked for my steak to be VERY RARE.... as rare as you can legally make it. She said, "Medium rare?" I said, "sure, but ON THE RARE side, not the medium side!" I could not believe it when I cut into it and it was -- not kidding --- WELL DONE! I have not been to a steak house, where they cook a rare steak order well done. Ever. However, I frequent fairly high quality steak houses. I was so disappointed. I didn't return it because I didn't want my birthday girl to feel like it was a bad night -- we already had the Whiskey women working hard to ruin our bday celebration -- so I cheerfully ate my food. My friend grew up eating at this place and it's one reason why I drove so far to make it a super nostalgic night and take her there. The martini -- ugh, this was a flat out nope! I asked for it dirty and it was filthy -- way way too much olive juice! Again, sucked it down. It was painful. I ordered another -- and asked for it to not be as dirty. That one was much better. Again, didn't want to send it back, as I didn't want to be a rain cloud on my friend's bday -- so I faked the enjoyment. (She won't read this review I am positive!) Our own company made up for the negative experience. We could dig a ditch and have fun. It really didn't matter if we were at Jack in the Box. Our evening was fun and the VIEW was gorgeous and inspiring. We brought our own good time. It was just expensive to have this experience. Next time, I will probably go to a Seattle steakhouse, El Gaucho etc... or... if I do come back I will get the seafood. Gosh, so bummed out. I had high expectations -- and it was a total miss. BTW, this was a Sunday night -- with lots of big parties and I could see people dressed up and planned a nice evening here. I hope this motivates them to try a bit harder, not give up. You will see I rarely give a bad review... I don't go to establishments that aren't quality -- so it's unfortunate to even write this, but I have to be honest. I hope they work on the quality all around. Support this restaurants improvement. I can see they are a very special place in Tacoma.. and Tacoma needs nice places like this. There is a lot of history in those beautiful wood walls! PS they were so sweet to bring her a free bday dessert... now that is old school! THANK YOU so much. I don't want you to think I am not grateful. read more

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A mere shell of its former self. Took a chance after refraining from my usual weekly attendance for over 2 years. Well things aren't great still. Prices are up. Service is down. I still never was made whole since the last time I went and my $150 dinner was a complete joke. I figured time would heal this but it didn't. Oh and I never got my 3000 in rewards points restored either after they magically disappeared. I'm totally over this joint. I'll miss the prime rib and appetizer sampler as they used to be amazing. read more

Haven't been to Stanley & Seafort's since 2019, so a review update is definitely in order. Tacoma Restaurant Week is what brought us in, with their $45 dinner menu! For $45 you can get either a caesar salad or clam chowder appetizer, for entrees the choices are crab & shrimp carbonara, prime rib, pork chop, or honey peppercorn salmon. You also get the choice of key lime pie or creme brulee for dessert - all for $45 per person! Such a steal. I got the clam chowder to start and it was tasty. From the main menu we got the Tasting Sampler which I recommend a millliooon percent. It's spendy at $37 but it's worth it if you're splitting it with multiple people. It comes with their crab & artichoke dip, teriyaki steak bites over rice, and butterfly shrimp. We all agreed that the dip was PHENOMENAL. The steak bites were also tasty, as were the shrimp. The table unanimously chose the shrimp & crab carbonara as our entrees. While we were waiting the waitress let us know they ran out of the correct type of noodles to make it so they were going to make it a fettuccine instead which we didn't mind. The dish overall was good, but there were discrepancies. My dad and sister both had crab shell in their dishes, and the crab was SCARCE for everyone. On top of that, the portion sizes were all over the place. My sister and I got a big helping and my dad got like half of what we did, so that was weird. Dessert time came and they had run out of key lime pie so we went with the creme brulee which was also tasty. The service here was crazy kind from the check-in point to the waitress at our table but the wait time was freaking INSANE. From the time we sat down to the time we left, we were there for literally over two hours. After our appetizers were served, we didn't get the next dish for about 40 minutes and I wish that was an exaggeration. Stanley & Seafort's has always been an iconic spot in the Tacoma area so I know I'll be back, I just don't think they were 100% prepared for Tacoma Restaurant Week like they could've been. Still a fun & yummy time, just be prepared to wait if you go this week for the special menu! read more

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We always love Stanley & Seafort's but Marie (our sever) made her service even better. Go see Marie and you will definitely enjoy your meal and drink with her service. Looking forward to see her again on our next visit. read more

During Christmas we received a gift card and decided we would use it and check this place out. We have driven past here for years and always wanted to experience dinning here. Upon entering we were quickly greeted and we only waited 10 minutes in their cozy seating area. You notice the view right away. The restaurant overlooks Tacoma. Food and drink options all sounded amazing and it was very hard to pick. Our waitress was very friendly and gave great service during our visit. We didn't wait long for food to arrive. First bite was unforgettable. I was suppose to share with my husband but quickly determined that was not going to happen. My king salmon(not pictured because picture came out blurry and I was in a rush to eat) was perfectly cooked and the flavors I had never tasted before in salmon. My husband enjoyed his lobster bisque and his fettuccini as well. Desert was spectacular. Just the right portion. I highly recommend this restaurant for a date night or for a fancy occasion, either way it will be worth every penny. Prices are reasonable in my opinion. We will be back! read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, and it had a great view of Tacoma. Our waitress was great. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not match up with the price. We got the crab and artichoke dip for an appetizer ($18). Like many restaurants, they don't give you enough bread, but our waitress brought over more without any issue. The salads ($10-$12) were satisfactory; nothing eventful there. The Australian lobster tail with fingerling potatoes and asparagus ($57), however, is where things went downhill. The presentation alone is enough to scoff at, but the flavors were also disappointing. The lobster was good, but they might as well have had that been the only thing on the plate. The "fingerling potatoes" were glorified French fries, and the asparagus was bland. Hopefully, this was a one-time occurrence. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Australian lobster tail with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

My favorite restaurant for date night or special occasions. The food gives a fine dining feel without the stuffy experience. The staff have always been very friendly and efficient. The view is what makes the restaurant of course with a beautiful look out at Tacoma. The only downside is the parking situation. Expect it to be a tight fit in the parking lot below the restaurant. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Seabass - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food was delicious, the sliders and fried Brussel sprouts were perfect. Tina, the bartender, was wonderful, with great suggestions and delicious drinks. Will return read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Chocolate cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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A $180.00 Uber Eats order and we live a few blocks away. I ordered the 16 oz Prime Rib and requested it to be Medium-Rare. Instead, they gave me Well-Done. Also, the Coconut Shrimp was over cooked. This is only our second try for this place. We will order again but just not their steaks. The rest of the food we ordered was good. We will give this place another chance. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Well-Done Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib 16 oz. I ordered Medium-Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Nice view, good not as good as the view. Service is hit and miss. Ambience for Tacoma it's okay- won't be back, ordered the dessert that was suggested and they didn't have any made from the day before I was told. Foods nothing to write home about, very standard nothing great. Nothing modern or cutting edge good place for an older set for a steak n baked potato evening. Like I said nice view probably the best thing it's ever had going- I've been a few times (not because unselected this place ) I wouldn't recommend or go back most likely. read more

Birthday event, Three folks birthdays. First time visit. Got there early so had to wait at the bar. I had a Smoked Bourbon - wow. I'm usually gravitating towards a smoked old fashioned but the bartender suggested the smoked bourbon that was exquisite!. Loved it, excellent suggestion.. The views from the picture windows are amazing. I imagine it might be even more impressive at night! Our server has worked there a couple of years and really understood the menu and how to answer questions and make excellent suggestions. Hard to top excellent wait staff that understands how to connect a guest to something memorable. We tried the Tasting Sampler (Oven Roasted Crab & Artichoke Dip, Seared Teriyaki Tenderloins, Coconut Shrimp). The coconut shrimp were my favorite. I also had the GRILLED SEAFOOD TRIO which has Scallops, shrimp, salmon. Scallops melt in your mouth - yum!. I was served crème brûlée for dessert. I am not a fan, but it was very good. All the other dinner guests had nothing but positive things to say. Successful birthday day! read more

We came here on Thanksgiving and they knocked it out of the park. Who needs the stress of cooking on Thanksgiving when you can have an executive chef deliver a perfectly cooked meal whilst also offering the option to not have turkey? They had a 3 course tasting menu with a ton of options. Of 8 ppl, only 3 ordered turkey and the rest enjoyed salmon, surf & turf, lobster, etc. with good wine and shared deserts. Everyone was happy and we had a great view. Service was great and I would imagine when they are not packed on Thanksgiving the experience is even better. All in all a delightful experience made even better by the stark contrast to the previous night's rather disappointing experience at an overpriced lobster/seafood shop down on Ruston Way. read more

Not good, staff was extremely rude to my wife and I. This one man in the front, rolled his eyes when he saw that we were holding hands. Ignored, we ate, food was cold! I let them know, and they came back with my plate, very obviously microwaved. Could barely eat my food after that. Every time we had an interaction with the staff, we were met with hostility. I felt so targeted. THIS IS NOT A SAFE PLACE. 2 stars because my wife enjoyed her meal. read more

I have been back 3 more times since my bad experience 6 months ago. And all has gone perfect. I now believe that one time, was just a fluke. Each time I have gone back the food has been so delicious. The staff is wonderful and timing has been spot on. They also must have one of the greatest happy hours. If you like gorgonzola you must try those waffle fries. That and the Prime rib sliders sharing, is perfect. See you next week Stanley's. read more

We went here for a pre-Valentines dinner. They were super busy, like most restaurants around Valentine's Day. We had to wait about 15 minutes for our reservation. The view from this place over Tacoma is always pretty cool. We had the calamari for appetizer... it was pretty bland and I would not recommend or get it again. I ordered a N/A drink called the Shrub Life. It was different and refreshing. For my entree, I got the Crab & Macadamia Nut Stuffed Mahi Mahi and everything about this was what I needed that night. The potatoes were so flavorful and creamy. The fish was moist and delectable. Even the green beans had the perfect crunch. We ordered the Bourbon Street Carrot Cake and that did not disappoint! This is seriously not your average carrot cake, she was delicious! But not as rich as carrot cake normally is, like a light fresher version. 10/10 would order this again! read more

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I am starting to think that people in the PNW just can taste anything. I was really shocked at how bad the food was here. Online it looked delightful. But I ordered the "trio" and received 2 micro scallops, boiled shrimp, and half yes half of a half of a salmon filet, mashed potatoes that had been sitting under a hot warmer, and a multicolored degree of cooked green beans. The food had 0 flavor. It was so bad I asked for salt and pepper to attempt to cover up the amount of money spent on the dish. The " bisque" and I say that loosely. Had overcooked micro pieces of lobster in it and it came out clumpy. Has anyone around here heard of capitol grill lobster Mac? And what the hell was this nasty white sauce that looked like big bird took a sh** on my plate and got up and walked off back to sesame Street, taking the entire flavor town with him..... who puts dilapidated white sauce on a plate that is half evaporated who does that??? Excuse me and I wasn't the only one that was suffering. The entire table was in like disbelief that this was what we were eating someone else got the steak, but you really can't mess the steak up you can't if you do there's something wrong with you. I've had some pretty bad food in the Pacific Northwest but for a restaurant that's supposed to be like four stars. This was disgusting like this was diabolical and I'm the type of person that would eat McDonald's and that's disgusting but after this meal, I wanted to order McDonald's because I felt like I was gonna die. It was so disgusting. I don't understand what's wrong with you like is there somebody back there who doesn't know how to pick up a salt and pepper shaker and shake it like your mama made you.?? no I honestly think the characters of Sesame Street got furlough during the government shut down and they were back there just making a mess cause that's what I was served a hot mess but the drinks were good and let me tell you there was not enough alcohol in the world to make me like that. I was a little tipsy and I still couldn't put that down my mouth and let me tell you I'll put anything down my gullet if I am tipsy like that. I just think at this point we need to just close down for the whole place to the ground, cover it in salt and pray. And another thing that is not chocolate cake look me in my eye and tell me that's chocolate cake again and I will call the police. That's literally not a chocolate cake. It's not that is a chocolate mousse. False advertising is horrific here close down. I want a refund for just having to sit there honestly I just want a refund for sitting there and having to eat that I felt like I could've gone to McDonald's and had a better meal that's crazy no read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Classic steakhouse, Excellent service , Great view. Food was amazing. The artichoke crab dip is crack. Steaks were cooked perfectly and proportions were perfect for us. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

we made rreservations for valentines day and arrived. We were then seated on the first tear clear on the other side from the bar in this tiny table by the window, squished. I literally had to eat with my elbow onthe window sill. It was cold, the view was obsured and it was so dark in the corner, we had to use our phone flashlight to read the menu. For over 200.00 spent on dinner, the food was just ok, my steak had alot of fat on it. Maybe instead of craming more tables in, you should think about your customers having a good experience, but I guess the money was more important. Will never return and will share the bad ecperience with family and friends read more

Was in town on a Monday night and decided to try this place out for happy hour and dinner. Sat at the bar and the service was very attentive and friendly. Ordered a few happy hour drinks which were good and tried the calamari as an appetizer. The calamari lacked seasoning and was really bland. The red sauce it was service with was very good. The two of us ordered the salmon dinner and a prime rib dinner and we both agreed the seasoning was really non existent on both dishes. For a $200+ bill we both left unimpressed. read more

Beautiful views, very kind and attentive staff, drinks fantastic. It was a Friday night and they were incredibly busy. Everyone was clearly working very hard in the kitchen and on the floor, and we felt for them all. With that said, it took so long to get our food and drinks, that our moods were starting to shift after a while. I'm assuming they were short staffed or surprised with a rush or something. It's fine. Anyway- all in all it was good food and we will likely be back on a week night. read more

My Wife & I had An Awesome Anniversary Dinner @ Stanley & Seafort's! Our Waiter Cory was Outstanding & Made the Event Very Pleasant & Enjoyable. Cory has Excellent Customer Service & Very Tentative during Our Meal & Time @ the establishment. We will be Reserving w/ Cory as Our Waiter!!! read more

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Had an early dinner here on a weekday and it was a nice treat to hear the band play. There was ample parking and our waiter was very pleasant. Our food was great! Started with their Oven Roasted Crab And Artichoke Dip which was served with slices of grilled baguette. I enjoyed my Grilled Seafood Trio which had scallops, shrimps, and salmon served with mashed potatoes, carrots, beurre blanc (classic French butter sauce), capers, and lemon. Will certainly try this place again if I am in the area. read more

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I choose this place for sour dinner date because I just noticed it was on the hill, so I Assumed Great Views! It was lovely's . We Ordered the shrimp and lobster . Which was nice.very good tasting and rich creamy sauce. However my husband got the prime rib. That was not so good. He likes meats well done, blah but the meat imwas touch and so bland. It sure wasn't worth the money to me. The sauce I guess garlic/ herb butter wasn't the best . read more

The restaurant is way too pricey for the quality of the food. The only good things are the view and the nice staff. SHARABLE APPETIZER: The Savory Burrata plus Prosciutto was laughable. We received a TBSP of everything that was supposed to be on the board, and mind you, there were 3 of us. There were about 5 cherry tomatoes cut in half, a TBSP of Tapenade, and the cauliflower was leftover floret pieces with vinegar and red onion, which made me choke and made my eyes water. The best part was the mozzarella ball with arugula, which had good flavor, but we just wish we had more of everything. MEALS: Off the Hook Grilled Salmon - make sure you tell the server how WELL you want your SALMON cooked; if not, they'll bring it to you like sushi. Waitress didn't even ask or remind us about the asterisk on the menu next to it, meaning they'll bring it to you raw/undercooked. We ordered the lime avocado salsa for an extra $5, to add more flavor, which we only got about a TBSP. The Salmon was ordered as grilled, however there were no grill marks at all, only very lightly pan-seared. Fresh vegetables were 2 flat dry slices of carrots, along with dry green beans. The Beurre Blanc tasted like bottled salad dressing. Most importantly, the Salmon was raw in the middle (again, server should've asked how well we wanted the fish cooked, since usually this is only asked for beef, not fish. She did not as us). Pine Nut Crusted Shrimp with Lobster Pasta, which is linguine - the "crusted" shrimp seemed frozen, store bought, and reheated. Lobster was ok. Also, had to ask server for salt for the shrimp. It looked like a child's plate and in need of dipping sauce. Grilled Seafood Trio - beware, this is a tiny plate. 2 tiny bay scallops cooked almost rare, 4 shrimps that had no butter or salt. Salmon undercooked to my liking, but still ate most of it. Mashed potatoes and veggies were decently flavored on my dish. DESSERTS: Chocolate Raspberry Rendezvous was lopsided, but tasty, but was the best part of the meal.. Crisp Black Cherry "Pie" was not a piece of pie whatsoever. We expected a big, fat piece of cherry pie with crumbly topping, and lots of cherries. It actually was a small, triangular, flat, stale, oily empanada with no crisp at all, with very little cherry filling. Bread pudding: it was good. Just came out completely cold and this was not because of the icecream. Ive had warm bread pudding before w/ ice-cream. Our server was friendly and pleasant, just wish she had informed us about the salmon preferences. For a long-standing Tacoma landmark, the food here was a big disappointment. You don't expect this kind of mediocre food for the high-end price you pay. And... PRESENTATION MATTERS! Food needs better presentation. I only took a photo of the desserts. read more

Stanley & Seafort's - Desserts - Steakhouses Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great View and Staff, Perfect place for Date Night. Always great Happy Hour options as well.

This review is beyond overdue. My wife and I have gone to Stanley & Seafort's for several years to celebrate special occasions. Especially, our anniversary and birthdays. Our very first visit in March 2022, for my wife's birthday, was a comedy of errors and nothing went right from our reserved window seating to running out of prime rib. It was such a disappointment since my wife had been wanting to try the restaurant, with its view overlooking Tacoma and Puget Sound. However, after speaking to the Operations Manager, Sarah, everything was made right. Since, we have returned several times each year, and we have brought multiple guests for the experience and wonderful food. We are always greeted warm and professionally, and we have not had an issue with our reserved table since our initial visit. Typically we have requested the window seating at dusk, so we can experience the sun going down over Tacoma as the city lights turn on. It is a wonderful sight and very romantic. The ambiance of the restaurant accentuates the viewing. Our typical go-to appetizer is either coconut shrimp or the savory burrata and prosciutto. If I am feeling over indulgent, I will have a bowl of the New England clam chowder. Our typical entree is the slow roasted herb crusted prime rib with au jus and horseradish. It is an absolutely delicious meal that comes in a 12 ounce or 16 ounce. For desert, the bread pudding is absolutely delicious and addicting! You can not stop eating it. For drinks, I do not usually drink anything stronger than beer, but I ventured to try the smoke and bourbon a couple of visits ago, and it has become a favorite. My wife enjoys the botanical berry mule; she loves it. No visit is successful without professional waitstaff that treats you as a welcomed guest, and they are there to provide you with an exceptional dining experience. During our several visits, we have never had a bad server. However, we have had a server who has gone above and beyond in her service, and has made such an impact that we now request her section instead of asking for window seating. This server's name is Toni. She is such a lovely young lady and a pleasure to be served by. We can not praise her enough. Other servers we have had that are exceptional are Shelby, Scott, and Hank. Finally, a special note of mention goes to the Assistant Manager, Christina. We have seen her on several of our visits, and she has always ensured that everything was exceptional. If something was off or needed to be changed, it was done with a smile. Her bright personality and smile are always a highlight of our visit. This review is an accumulation of visits for over three years. Others have made comments regarding the lack of flavor or quality of food, but my recommendation in those cases is to say something. The staff will gladly make the meal to your liking. Yes, the prices are above the norm, which is why my wife and I only go on special occasions. Stanley & Seafort's is like many things in life... it is what you make it. The views and staff are exceptional, and if the food is off for some reason, it will be fixed. Nothing is always perfect. For a party of two, with drinks, appetizer, entree, and dessert, we typically drop $200, with the tip. Well worth it in our opinion. We always look forward to our special visits and seeing our favorite staff. There is a 10% discount for active duty military. read more

From the appropriate greeting by the host to closing the tab with the server, THE EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING. Great food, great hospitality, and I noticed great teamwork. HIGHLY recommended. Can not wait to come back with family and friends Host- Hailey Server- Kayla and Kristine read more

One year ago we had a private event @ Stanley's. The cash tip I gave the waiter was charged to the birthday girl's card on file. On March 20, 2025, I followed up to let them know what they had charged twice. They have promised a refund many times. It has been one year; tell me they will follow through. This Sunday marks Mom's 86th birthday; please refund her credit card. read more

Engagement party for a friend - dinner for 12. Server killed it. Timing was perfect, recommended great drinks from the menu. I personally love the extra touch of the guest servers *knowing who ordered what*. It's so nice not to look around and ask "Hey! Who had the halibut!?" They just tell you your order and confidently place it in front of you. Sweet. Wine was great, filet was delicious and filling. Glad I went with the butter topping for $3. The oven roasted chicken offered so much food! Definitely enough for leftovers. I would like to see a sweet salad on the menu - something with a vinaigrette? and goat or feta cheese? Mmm. But Stanley's is not far from the house - free parking - nice views - excellent service. We'll be back. read more

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Just called and tried to book for the last four days the Christmas dinner prime rib finally follow the instructions called the place. They told me I have to go online. I went online. It wouldn't let me book it. All I wanted to do is to book the prime rib dinner and it was a hassle. I was trying something different this year. I normally go with wild fan which I love but I was trying something different now I know better. I'm going back to wild fan places have to do better you have to do better unacceptable. Very disappointing. read more

Wow - what a gem! Everything was perfect from the service, to drinks, to every dish that we ordered. We started with an Old Fashioned and a Peach Sidecar - both were delicious! The Oysters Rockefeller are phenomenal - do not skip these! We loved everything and our service was great. The view and the ambience was also so worth it. We had Corey as our waiter and truly he made the experience. We can't wait to come back! read more

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