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Puyalapabs Café: Exquisite Northwest Flavors Await - Puyalapabs Café, Tacoma, WA

Puyalapabs Café

4.3
4.3
164 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Puyalapabs Café offers a beautifully intimate Northwest setting featuring steaks, seafood, Asian cuisine, and other regional favorites. 21+ only.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 06:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (253) 441-3282
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 164 people are saying

Puyalapabs Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tacoma

    Great for brunch

  • Tacoma

    Innovative

  • Tacoma

    Good for groups

  • Tacoma

    Healthy

  • Tacoma

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puyalapabs Café offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "great value" of the Casino Dinner and the "huge portions" that often provide leftovers. The staff, including standout servers like Kim and Dominic, are known for their "friendly" and "attentive" service. While some dishes excel, consistency in food quality could improve. Overall, Puyalapabs Café is "highly recommended" for its exceptional service and enjoyable meals.

164 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were friendly and courteous. However, the food can use some adjusting. I ordered The fish and chips. French fries were ok but the fish was raw on the inside, the batter was too thick and was the only thing extra crispy...I asked the FISH be well done not the batter. It was disappointing I sent it back. The salad was really good but my appetite was unsatisfied. The purpose of our reservation was to bring my husband to celebrate his 70th Birthday. He wasn't impressed. I'll likely chose a different place if we ever return.

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  2. Lori

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great! Our server Louis was fantastic!

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  3. Jimbo

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We asked for a drink last and the waitress laughed at us. So we asked for a few types of drinks and they didn’t make mojitos. They didn’t have a white wine. They didn’t have martinis. Okay, can you just PLEASE tell us what we can have? What an odd thing. Then the power went out. Then the food was mid. Then the dude next to us started watching TV on his phone at full volume. At least my wife won some money at slots so the meal was free. 😂

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  4. Darin VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server didn't listen or care about my order or giving good service. My order came with half of what I ordered. I ordered a shrimp cocktail 17$. A few shrimp thrown in glass with not plate under it to put the shrimp shells. There was lipstick on the glass. The server never brought the iced tear or clam chowder I ordered. Never refilled my water glass. The server gave me alot of attitude. She gave the couple at the next talk even more attitude and grief. The server was hostile and rude. Acted very put out to serve customers She poor represents EQC. I have not eaten here is a year because of similar bad service. The server should be fired.

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  5. Jen

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had prime rib dinner. It resembled bubble gum. Cold Potatoes. Dirty dinnerware. Waitress delivered food and didn't come back until she gave bill.

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  6. Annthea

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and warm, the server was extremely nice. She made sure our water was full and asked if we wanted more coffee. Highly recommend

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  7. Cathy

    Seattle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We didn’t realize that the restaurant was in the casino. I was pleasantly surprised that there was no smoke in the restaurant. The food was good. Very rich-buttery.

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  8. Anastacia

    Seattle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I did not realize that it was inside the casino. We had to listen to the dings of the slot machines through our dining. Things were wrong in our order as well and I think the noise level played a factor.

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  9. Angelawr

    Seattle14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We make reservations here when we stay at the hotel for a show of some kind. The food is really good and really fresh. The place is a bit loud, but you are already outside the casino, so I'm not sure that matters. They have a decent menu, and the portions are nice. The service is okay but not great. But I suspect they are always short-staffed.

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  10. Arleen

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations and were seated right at the time we reserved. Service was great and very friendly-Food was very good with good presentation, and the wait time was very minimal. We will definitely be back!

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Puyalapabs Café is rated 4.3 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Puyalapabs Café

2920 E R St, Tacoma, WA 98404-4934

Additional information

  • Area
    Tacoma
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 06:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 06:00–02:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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