I took my son out to The Hub thinking it'd be just another boring meal of burgers and pizza. I'd…read morebeen here so long ago, I couldn't really remember the food. But wow, we were both floored by how absolutely delicious our meal was. We shared a big bowl of perfectly seasoned and chunky chilli and a margherita Pizza that had such a generous amount of basil on it and, according to my son, the best tomato sauce he's ever tasted. On top of that, the bartender mixed me up one of the best old fashioneds I've had in a while and my son loved his grapefruit rosemary mocktail. Add to all this delicious food the fact that we could look out on the runway and watch the planes? Seriously one of the best local eating experiences there are. And as a plus, our waitress was wonderful.

Let me just start off and say that Taylor was our server and she was absolutely amazing at her job…read more She made us feel like we were at home. It was very genuine. She was always there for all of our needs and took care of the whole family. We had a total of six adults and two children. I thought the brussels sprouts were absolutely amazing. They were cooked to perfection and the sauce and the bacon just made the flavor better. The Reuben sandwich that I had was great, but I just thought the bread got a little soggy due to the grease, which tends to happen but not all Reuben's are like that. The fish and chips were just regular fish and chips and there was no special component to them. The build your own pizza came out very big and looked absolutely delicious and the kids were fighting over pizza. The grinder was absolutely the star of the show. The grinder was absolutely phenomenal and great flavor all-around taste and would highly recommend to order that every single time. I'm still giving this five stars, even though some of the food was a little lackluster, but the main star of the whole experience was Taylor our server. She did absolutely amazing again. If I was her employer, I would definitely give her a raise or make sure she's always there for every single person which can't happen in reality.

THE SHORT OF IT: - If you like ciders and/or pinball, this…read moreis your place. THE INSIDE: - About 6 barstools overlook the sunken pit area where pinball lives. I haven't seen the usual setup, but I'm assuming there's usually tables and chairs in the middle. THE FOOD: - Kitchen is currently closed, but outside food is more than welcome. Snack foods (chips, peanuts, similar) available at register. THE CIDERS: - I had a flight and they were all amazing. Standouts were: vanilla bean (sweet but not too sweet; light, refreshing, true vanilla flavor) and dark maple (not saccharine sweet; just on the edge with a dryness and truly outstanding flavor... dangerously delicious). - I kept expecting all of them to be overly sweet; but they all kept surprising me. Watermelon was another favorite. SERVICE: - Quick and kind with a smile. You'll love the vibes. SIDE NOTES: - We traveled from the Seattle area as Locust Cider had the Winchester Mystery House pinball machine on loan for the weekend. Only 500 were made, and this is currently the only one in the state. Your next closest is Next Level Museum in Oregon if you want to play this extraordinary machine. It's worth it! - We came on a salsa lesson night, so most pinball machines were blocked by tables. That's alright because 7 were unblocked and provided plenty of entertainment while the salsa lessons happened. - I think pinball + salsa music + sipping refreshing ciders is the new best way to enjoy a Saturday night. EDIT: some spelling mistakes on my part, oops.

I'm kicking myself for not going to Locust before my last day in Gig Harbor! It's hidden away…read morebehind the Gig Harbor Inn. First of all, the property is huge with various areas to hang out in. There's an indoor space downstairs, and upstairs space with a bar and video games, uncovered and covered outdoor patio areas with equipment for live musicians, and a little forested enclave with seating and a fireplace. Beyond their awesome ambiance, their ciders were all varied and delicious. They have 26 taps to choose from. We tried a bunch of their 4oz pours. My favorites turned out to be (surprisingly) their seasonal Chai and their Honey Pear, but each one that I tasted was unique and flavorful. I felt the intentionality in each one. They have a full food menu that includes gluten free tater tots and chicken nuggets. Service was awesome, by the way. Two of the kegs we wanted to try had blown, so the bartender brought us a few extra pours for having to wait. I'm super bummed that I never made it back for a second visit. I implore you to try this place if you haven't!

We recently had some friends in town and wanted to show them a good time so of course we had to…read moretake them to Narrows Brewing Company. Their outdoor seating is the perfect place to take in stunning views of the sound while enjoying a nice cold beer. We ordered a couple beer flights and every beer we tried was crisp and refreshing. My friend also ordered a white wine and port wine. Both were delicious! We stayed for hours and just had so much fun catching up and enjoying the day. As the sun was setting, staff told us they were hosting music bingo that night and offered for us to partake. I wish we could've stayed and played but we had to call it a night. Maybe next time!

Five star service and great vibes! A beautiful day to have a few brews with views of the pungent…read moresound and the bridge. Blue skies. They serve various snacks. The food from next door is in the photos. My friend ordered us a charcuterie board which we devoured! Too fast for photos. Crackers, three cheeses, candied walnuts, dried cherries, hot honey, and a small amount of cherry jam. Super delicious!!! A few slices of deli meat too. A bit on the pricey side though, $28, bit served fully loaded. The Mexican lager super easy to drink. I also had a sour. Definitely not over powered though. And of course I had to purchase a beanie. I have problems with a beanie obsession. Great views and worth a visit.! SY

Have I not posted a review? Oh my goodness. The staff here is so friendly and wonderful. They make…read moredelicious cocktails and the flatbread is out of this world. On my recent visit, I had the margherita flatbread and some sort of peanut butter and jelly drink. Wow! My only suggestion would be to have more vegetarian options. There are several Asian themed dishes and I would love to try one.

So went last night to meet up with a friend I haven't seen in a while. I love the vibe here. Always…read morequiet and a little dark. It just feels cozy. The servers are always super friendly and pretty attentive. We just got drinks last night since it was late and it was happy hour. Beers I feel like are a decent value but I got the old fashion that was on happy hour since that is like my go to drink. It was one of the smallest old fashions I've had. Like two sips. My buddy asked for the old fashioned that was not on the happy hour menu and it was basically the same drink. Super confused.

Christmas Eve 2025 Food is always good. Service was great!…read moreTwice in one week. Good for kids too. The ambiance is nice. Enjoy your meal!

Hops and Drops is kind of basic. They have a reasonable happy hour, with a couple of veggie items…read moreand some good drink specials. This is typically when I go. They do get quite busy, so I imagine they have a lot of people who really enjoy their food. For me, it isn't anything special, but it's fine. The service is always good. Maybe I'll try their breakfast at some point! A good breakfast can always change my mind.

Dock and Dine!!! Dock and Dine!!!…read moreDock and Dine!!! Dock and dine per rules of the Tacoma Marina. Wow!!! We been wanting to dine at Boathouse 19 for a while. Today we finally did and we were not disappointed. We had the Steamed Clams, Dungeness Crab Dip, and the Mahi Mahi Tacos. We were very much impressed with the food! We ate outside out on the deck. The deck over looks the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. A very beautiful view! The service was fast and prompt. Where the staff were nice and friendly. The only downside was their Lemon Aid. It was syrup and not freshly made. Other than that.... We will be returning here soon!!!

Boathouse 19 offers great views and a fun, relaxed vibe--especially if you can grab a seat on the…read morepatio. We started with drinks from their seasonal menu. I had a rhubarb vodka seltzer, which was definitely on the stronger side--maybe a bit much for a first pre-dinner drink, but that's just personal preference. Coming from a landlocked state, we had to take advantage of the seafood options. I ordered the salmon taco with a cup of clam chowder, and both really hit the spot. Everything tasted fresh and it definitely fulfilled my seafood craving. For dessert, we had the peanut butter pie, which was delicious--light, not overly rich, and with the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter. Overall, a great spot for good food, drinks, and a scenic atmosphere.

We had a lovely mommy and daughter lunch date at Moctezuma…read more We were hungry, so those two rounds of nacho and salsa refills hit the spot. And shoutout to our waiter who kept came back and checked on us. From the warm welcome at the door to our cozy seats by the fireplace. It was perfect for a rainy day. everything felt comfortable and inviting. The portions were generous, and the warm nachos paired with that slightly spicy, chilled salsa were so good. I had the chicken fajitas and my daughter went with a cheeseburger. Most of all, it was just really nice spending that quality time together. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try out.

We don't go to the Moctezuma's by us because of a very exaggeratedly poor experience some years ago…read more(the spouse holds a grudge). So when I had the chance to go here, and was craving Mexican, here we went. The service was a bit weird. I personally don't like being served by multiple people. Some places do this. Not very many. It seemed like everything we ordered or asked for was brought by a different person. And everything came out separately, piece meal, which was a bit weird. My drink, for example, came out many minutes after my friend's drink. It would seem natural to make and deliver those together. The ambience is fine, the fireplaces are always welcome and a fun vibe. Our server was very fast and attentive (our actual server lol). The food. The nachos are extravagant. The mole is FABULOUS.

Fantastic food here! We had the fish and chips and bangers and mash. 10/10 will return! The pub had…read moresuch a great quaint authentic pub atmosphere, chairs by the fire, nice bar. Go on a Friday night and you might be lucky to hear some live music! Our server was friendly, the staff seem like they could use an extra member on the team but there were no hiccups. I'm coming here again.

We came for Trivia Tuesday, the apps were filling and the drinks were cold. We sat in the bar area,…read moreservice was good.

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!

We had dinner there last night, the service was good and the food was overall good (had a Rueben,…read moreshrimp tacos- both solid- and fish and chips that were over battered/fried - just ok). We were really surprised that a golf course of this caliber doesn't have a more memorable dining experience. Wouldn't have to be anything fancy but could be so much better. The view is amazing (they have windows with a view but could be better, even the furnishings are very mediocre).