Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Name: Pimienta Bistro and Bar
Address: 34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98023
Telephone: (253) 838-2398
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

517 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is an urban fusion of Latin American cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez takes great care to create a delectable piece of art for every guest, appealing to every sense.

We strive to provide exemplary service each and every visit for our guests. We invite you to our restaurant, where you will find a combination of an eclectic, rustic atmosphere that captures the best of European cuisine with a Latin American flair.

Our mission is to create something memorable with every dish we present our guests. And with every delectable plate,

we will deliver a superior service making us a stand-alone restaurant in our neighborhood.

We love our friends and neighbors from NE Tacoma, Brown’s Point and Federal Way that frequently drop by for a delicious weekday meal or for leisurely weekend dining.

We also enjoy the regular visits from our friends in Oregon and others on their travels throughout the Seattle-Metro area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(253) 838-2398
Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Area
Federal Way
Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

RUSTIC BREADUS$7.00
Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
CHICKPEASUS$5.00
Chili & lime
CLAMS AND CHORIZOUS$25.00
Fire roasted tomato-paprika sauce, rustic bread
PANELA FRITAUS$16.00
Pasilla Crema, Semillas de Girasol, Flat Bread
AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUS$26.00
Ponzu sauce, crispy corn tortillas Ginger aioli
SMOKED PORK BELLYUS$17.00
Spiced fig jelly, sunflower seeds
BUTTERNUT TACOSUS$15.00
Goat cheese, roasted tomato sauce
CALAMARI AL PASTORUS$17.00
Ginger Aioli
TRUFFLE FRIES
Truffle oil, shaved parmesan
- SmallUS$6.25
- LargeUS$9.25

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUS$9.00
Organic greens, local apples, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALADUS$10.00
Organic greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese panna cotta
SOUP DU JOURUS$7.00
Rustic bread

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUS$42.00
Prawns, scallops, clams, chorizo, chicken, saffron-Spanish rice
PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUS$43.00
Polenta cakes, lobster-truffle, beurre blanc
PORTOBELLO RELLENOUS$28.00
Quinoa, zuchinni, butternut, chickpeas, tomatoes, tajin almonds
- ChickenUS$9.00
- PrawnsUS$9.00
LINGUINIUS$40.00
Lobster meat, prawns, sautéed vegetables, saffron-butter sauce
DUCK A LA PLANCHAUS$43.00
Butternut Squash Risotto, Dark Cherry & Red Wine Reduction
PORK TENDERLOINUS$39.00
Parmesan Polenta, Apple & Fig Compote
POLLO ROSTIZADOUS$39.00
Four Cheese Ravioli, Cauliflower & Mushroom Carbonara
NEW-YORK STEAKUS$43.00
14 Oz. Certified Angus Beef, Potato Pave, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Blue Cheese Butter
*PIMIENTA BURGERUS$25.00
Five cheese crisp, pork belly, lettuce, tomato,onion, pickle, truffle fries
LAMB SHANKUS$41.00
Rustic Smashed Potatoes, Mediterranean Ragu
MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUS$42.00
Coconut-Red curry pearl couscous, sautéed vegetables
SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUS$39.00
Balsamic vegetables, seaweed salad, ponzu sauce

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUS$10.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$10.00
BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$24.00
CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUS$11.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$12.00

What 517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Tacoma
Best Overall
Tacoma
Best Food
Tacoma
Innovative
Tacoma
Neighbourhood gem
Tacoma
Great for fine wines
Tacoma
Romantic
Tacoma
Good for special occasions
Tacoma
Lively

Review summary

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Pimienta Bistro and Bar is a "hidden gem" known for its "excellent service" and "delicious" food. Chef Blanca Rodriguez crafts an "inventive" menu that delights diners, complemented by a unique house tequila. Despite its modest location, the "cozy" ambiance and "friendly staff" make it a favorite for many.

517 Reviews

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William
Seattle
153 reviews
vip
5.0
153 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was lovely! Thank you for asking, over and over. Pimienta is a favorite spot that makes me feel fortunate to live in the neighborhood. On this occasion my companion and I each had a linguini special with prawns, beef and mushrooms. It was delicious and a perfect comfort meal on a rainy November evening. We began with the Pimienta salad and the soup de jour, both of which were excellent. Drinks are a highlight at Pimienta as well. Come enjoy a romantic dinner with someone special. The ambiance is usually great for that and the drinks, food and service are always exceptional.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The New York Steak and Lobster Mac and Cheese were awesome!!
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Sheila
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Wonderful setting. We loved the whole experience.
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Bob
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely our favorite restaurant! Food is always delicious and the service and staff are wonderful!
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Larry
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is such a surprise -- you just don't expect to find sophisticated cuisine in a strip mall overlooking a gas station. But, sure enough, the menu is inventive and the food is quite delicious. It's also a bonus to have the chef wait on your table (it is, after all, a very small restaurant). Prices are a bit high and parking is mess, but we'd definitely go back.
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Jose
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is amazing! The food did come out just a bit too cold for my taste, while the scallops were buttery delicious, they were a little chilled by the time the food came out. The port belly flavors were delectable, but unfortunately the pork belly was a little over done.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoy going to Pimienta. The cocktails, the food and the service is all great!
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Colleen
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 32nd Wedding Anniversary at Pimienta Bistro & Bar and were surprised to have Chef/Owner Blanca greet and serve us (her wait staff had car trouble). We had a bottle of the exclusive house Chardonnay, which was enjoyed by both of us. We started out with the Chili and Lime Chickpeas, which had just the right amount of heat with a hint of lime—perfect crispiness and generous portion. In addition, we had the Nectarine Caprese, which was a very unique take on a Caprese. A bite with the Panela cheese, basil, nectarine and sunflower seeds was a delectable combination. My husband had the Pan Seared Scallops, which were each served on a delicious polenta cake, and a very yummy lobster-truffle buerre blanc. I had the special Red Snapper with cheesy risotto cake, which was very delicious. Chef Blanca let us try a sip of her exclusive Colibri Tequila Reposado and we were so impressed, we bought a bottle to bring home—hints of vanilla made it a very unique tequila, very smooth. We will be back and are recommending to our friends!
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Krisage
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In case you need a fresh excuse to visit NE Tacoma... Pimienta Bistro! It's in a strip mall across from a Brown Bear Car Wash, but don't let that fool you. Pimienta is a neighborhood gem — Chef/Owner Blanca Rodriguez is super talented. They recently went to Jalisco to create their own Reposado Tequila and it's mighty tasty. We attended their tequila-pairing meal — the introduction of the spirit — and everything was delicious. (Try the tequila cocktails, but also order a shot so you can sip & savor the undiluted spirit. You might even decide to take a bottle home!) ~Watch for the Monthly Dinners Around the World series, and the last-Sunday-of-the-month Brunch. Pimienta has long been one of our favorite date night outings. We love it!
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Shane
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly one of my favorite places. Great food from a fabulous chef and the drinks are top notch.
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Pimienta Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 838-2398.

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 517 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023

Additional information

Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Area
Federal Way
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Phone number
(253) 838-2398

Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

APERITIVOS

RUSTIC BREADUS$7.00

CHICKPEASUS$5.00

CLAMS AND CHORIZOUS$25.00

PANELA FRITAUS$16.00

AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUS$26.00

SMOKED PORK BELLYUS$17.00

BUTTERNUT TACOSUS$15.00

CALAMARI AL PASTORUS$17.00

TRUFFLE FRIES

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUS$9.00

BEET SALADUS$10.00

SOUP DU JOURUS$7.00

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUS$42.00

PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUS$43.00

PORTOBELLO RELLENOUS$28.00

LINGUINIUS$40.00

DUCK A LA PLANCHAUS$43.00

PORK TENDERLOINUS$39.00

POLLO ROSTIZADOUS$39.00

NEW-YORK STEAKUS$43.00

*PIMIENTA BURGERUS$25.00

LAMB SHANKUS$41.00

MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUS$42.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUS$39.00

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUS$10.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUS$10.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUS$24.00

CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUS$11.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUS$12.00

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