Awesome restaurant, great cooks and a quick moving staff handling a lot at once (I wouldn't want to…read moredo it). Tip those dames, hard working gals!

The first time I went here was kind of disappointed because it was open and we were waiting outside…read moreuntil 30 minutes later someone tells me that they're not gonna open because they had an issue which a couple years later me and my husband decided to go and the food is phenomenal. I love like the diner vibe setting staff is friendly. I haven't been sent, but I love a good diner.

Wow!!!! View 10/10…read more A waterfront view and they give you blankets if you are too cold. Absolutely stunning and can eat inside if you like and will still have a view of the water. 10/10. Those that got seafood thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. A hamburger was ordered and usually that is hit and miss (understandably) at a seafood restaurant. It was not a miss. And the fries are piping hot. Desserts usually aren't made in house anymore but if these weren't they sure tasted like they were. Local peaches took the center stage. I think I needed stretchy pants for all this food but totally worth it. Oh, and both cocktails and mocktails were delicious. A little delay on food but they kept us in the loop and hard to beat the view while waiting. Special occasion or any occasion would go back again in a heartbeat.

This restaurant is the DEFINITION of 3 stars…read more Positives: - Location. In Gig Harbor proper right on the harbor. - View. Giant windows. Great view of the harbor and the mountain from almost every table. - Staff. They are kind, generally competent and care about food allergy needs (celiac in this case) Negatives: - Quality. The food and drinks are so average it's painful. Generally fine, relatively bland and just meh in almost every way. - Price. Bordering on outrageous. Particularly for what you're getting. $10 for a little CUP of clam chowder? Over $30 for a SINGLE crab cake? Crazy. I've had both kinda good, and kinda bad experiences here. Never great, never terrible. Given the overall mediocre quality of restaurants in Gig Harbor, Anthony's is about average. You probably won't be largely disappointed but you definitely will not be impressed. Come enjoy the setting with tempered expectations. You'll be fine.

I love the $35 dollar deal! Great bang for your buck. Great quality. Seasoned well. Absolutely…read moredelicious. Shout out SCOTT for being the best server we have had to date!!!! He went above and beyond. Can't wait to come back!

I've been coming to Harbor Lights for years--mainly for what used to be my all-time favorite shrimp…read morecocktail and to check out their special fruit drinks. Today was supposed to be a quick, light stop after work: shrimp cocktail, a couple drinks, and some time in the old Harbor Lights bar. Walking in, I was immediately reminded of one of my biggest frustrations with this space. Yes, it's small--but the outdated tables and chairs make it far too easy for people to block the walkways. And when those walkways are filled with loud, inappropriate, "stuck-in-1976" commentary from intoxicated older men acting like they're still in their 20s, it makes navigating the room even more uncomfortable. At one point, we were stuck sitting there listening to them loudly joke about having female urologists and proctologists--one word: GROSS. Speaking up doesn't feel like a safe or worthwhile option--it just escalates things. The bar could absolutely keep its charm while still evolving into a more comfortable, modern, and inclusive space. Then there's the menu situation--multiple menus stacked in front of you like a paper shuffle. It's unnecessary and could easily be streamlined. Now, the drinks... this is where things really fell off. Harbor Lights used to be known for strong drinks--that reputation feels long gone. I ordered a vodka-based drink and it went down like juice--no taste, no kick, nothing. When I asked for a double on the second round, the bartender laughed and said all their drinks are doubles and that they don't measure, claiming there was 2 1/2 oz of liquor in it. We watched him make it: no measuring, just a free pour over ice, stopping well short of the top, then filling it with rhubarb-strawberry purée. When it arrived, it felt more dropped on the table than served. I gave it a fair shot--a big sip--and again... no vodka taste whatsoever. No burn, no effect. I know my liquor, and this didn't add up. It really makes you question what's actually being poured. And then... the shrimp cocktail. How do you mess this up? This was the one thing I could always count on. It's always been unique and consistently good--but this time? Way too much horseradish. Completely threw off the balance. I still ate it, but it was not the same experience at all. Overall, this visit was disappointing. Between the uncomfortable atmosphere, lackluster drinks, and a once-reliable favorite falling short, Harbor Lights just isn't what it used to be.

Great service and great ambience. Food was served timely and nice and hot…read more Waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food menu and explained the flavors and ingredients.

New discovery. Good service and the food was better than anticipated. We had a large group so were…read moreseated in the back room which was perfect for a family. Must try the Brussels sprouts with bacon and focaccia to start. Can't go wrong with any dinner entree. The carbonara and pizzas were great. Others had swordfish and cod specials which got high reviews.

We went for breakfast on a Thursday morning. The place wasn't busy at all and we were seated right…read moreaway in one of their booths. The hostess/server asked us if we wanted anything to drink and I asked for water and coffee. I was surprised that she came out with a carafe of coffee!! All for me!! I guess it saves them time from going around the room refilling eveyones cup. We took a little time to look over their extensive breakfast offerings. They do offer senior items but it didn't say what age qualifies as 'senior'. Maybe 55? 60? Not sure. I ordered a pancake and my daughter ordered a vegetarian omelette with hash browns. We just decided to share our food. The omelette was packed with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and cheese and was very good. The hash browns were crispy, just the way I like it. The meal also came with your choice of toast, biscuit or sourdough and my daughter chose the sourdough. She said it tasted old so she didn't take a second bite of it. The pancake was yummy. Really no complaints about it. The exterior and interior of the restaurant lives up to its name. The building is a big red barn. The interior is all wood and I think they only have booths. It was a delicious breakfast in a nice setting.

We (myself, my friend, my two kids, and their child) went to get dinner at this establishment on…read more8/19. The food was...fine. But whatever, the kiddos needed to eat. My bill was $88 and some change. I tipped $20 in CASH so on the receipt I wrote "cash" on the tip line then the total ($88.xx) on the total line. I woke up the next morning to an additional $20 tip added to my credit card for a total of $108 on my card + the cash tip. I immediately called as soon as I saw the charge (10am) and the woman who answered the phone was extremely catty. She took my number, told me the manager/owner was out and would return my call within a couple hours. I gave it until 12:45, called again, and was told he was still out. Between my husband and I, we had to call SIX times to get ahold of a manager/owner. It took 7 hours to get hold of the manager/owner Kevin -- who was apparently grocery shopping for 7 hours according to his staff. Initially I was only asking for the extra $20 the waitress had taken from me back but after having to disrupt my entire day and deal with this horrible experience for subpar food, we asked for a full refund. I woke up this morning (8/21) to a $0.00 credit being returned to my card. LOL We own a restaurant and have a combined 30+ years experience in food & bev. This experience has been shameful on Homestead's part. The subpar guest experience was not enough to complain about on its own but it has been INCREDIBLY frustrating to take time out of our busy schedules trying to get ahold of someone to fix this issue. While the tip refund is appreciated, we are in the right to ask for a full refund. At this point, we will be disputing the entire charge with our bank and will never return.

Came here for brunch over the weekend and it was fabulous! The food was tasty, most of us ordered…read morefish and chips, we also got traditional breakfast, eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy! Everything was tasty, affordable and with incredible views. It sweeps down across the golf course and down the Sound. The pricing felt very reasonable for the view, the inside was a bit dated but it's beautiful on the patio on a nice day! Our server was very nice and accommodating. Can't wait to come back on a warm summer morning!

Came to this restaurant with friends to have some drinks and appetizers on a Labor Day afternoon…read more We arrived at the restaurant and were greeted by the hostess who was less than friendly (meaning that it appeared she would rather be somewhere else than here). however, we were seated shortly after. After a short time, the server came to out table and took out drink orders. I chose the Bloody Mary first and then the Margarita after. The bloody Mary had an awesome piece of bacon and two olives. The drink however was weak in the vodka department. I wasn't impressed with the drink at all. The margarita was actually better and was served in a clay glass. This was really nice because it kept the margarita cold and the ice did not melt fast like it does in a glass. I definitely have to get a set of the clay glasses for home. The appetizers we ordered were the flatbread, some calamari, fried pickle spears, and some peach and cold cut stuff on bread (I don't remember what it was called). The fried pickle spears were great! The other stuff were not impressive at all (for me). The only way I can explain my dissatisfaction is that they. Could be great appetizers, but in their attempt to be fancy, they added something that just ruined the flavor of the dish. I've been here before for lunch in the past and had the burger, and it was okay, but nothing to rave about. My second visit here was my attempt to give it a second chance. The view from the outdoor seating is spectacular. The Puget Sound and the treeless golf course makes it a great place to watch the boats and golfers. There is no shade, so wear a hat if visiting outside seating.. I can't say that everyone will have my experience here. Is this restaurant worth a try? Yes, it is worth a try if here playing golf or find yourself in the area. I just wouldn't go out of my way to dine or have drinks at this restaurant. The Tacoma and surrounding area have much better restaurants at more reasonable prices.

Food cooked to order Service prompt and personal…read more Ambience local one of a kind cafe. Wash board and antique kitchen gadgets on the wall, hand crocheted hats and bags for sale. Outside seating. Located within a neighborhood.

This place is so cute and the brunch drinks are DELICIOUS! Amanda was so helpful and sweet, we will…read morebe back!

Since we didn't eat anything in the morning, we opted to get a late breakfast/brunch at the Waffle…read moreStop in north Tacoma since we weren't too far from the area. There were three of us dining in together today and we decided to order the Garlic Parmesan Fries to share! These were absolutely delicious and served on such a large platter. Perfect item to share. I ordered the Cookie Butter Chai Latte and Split Decision Sampler (pearl sugar and southern waffle, two eggs and choice of bacon or pork sausage). My boyfriend ordered the Bergamot London Fog. I didn't take a picture of the food he ordered, but it was one of the specialty eggs entrees. I was a little underwhelmed by my entree choice, however it was still good. I didn't want to be too stuffed, so it was a good choice overall. The service was great. Super friendly and energetic staff working, which made it a great experience. We were quite fortunate to arrive at a time where it wasn't too busy where we had a long wait to be seated!

Service- fanflippintastic! We didn't have a wait time and…read moregot seated right away. The waffles!!! The pearl sugar is a solid choice if you've never had. I have had them before and was concerned to have toppings on top cause of the sweetness but the lemon blueberry was magical. Too bad I didn't take a pic but it's scrumptious. Oj and coffee were good. Fun restaurant and would go again with no hesitation.