Harbor Lights

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Jenai E.

My family reserved their private dining room for a celebration. The private room is tucked away in the back corner of the restaurant and was quite nice to have the space and privacy. Cocktails and food were all excellent. Attentive and friendly service. You don't get the waterfront view like the open dining area but there was a window and it was nice to have some natural light shining in.

Carly C.

I definitely recommend for happy hour. They have one of the best happy hours in town. The prices are reasonable and the portions were decent. We ordered the cocktail shrimp, Manila clams, oysters, seafood, artichoke dip, and fried calamari all was pretty good. Everything was flavorful and the seafood tasted fresh. The service was so nice. She was very engaging and she was very helpful and us deciding what to order. The happy hours only in the lounge area/at the bar we sit at the bar. There's only a few seats at the bar however there's more seating in the lounge area. It is a first come first serve and it is from 3 to 6 PM. I would most definitely go back also the cocktails are reasonably priced at happy hour as well.

Geo G.

Took my mother-in-law to lunch today. We had pan fried oysters for lunch. It was so beautiful out and the service was great. They also have seasonal rhubarb desserts well worth it.This is a great place for lunch.

Eric H.

View is great, parking isn't hard to find, staff was friendly and attentive. Prices were a little higher than fair, but the food was good.

Han H.

It's a beautiful restaurant and I can't imagine what it looks like in the summer! On an autumn evening in early November it's still beautiful. Food was excellent. We went at 5pm for the 3-course meal for $33 before 5:30pm (ends Nov 21 or so). It was worth it! My boyfriend got the Caesar salad, Roasted Scampi Prawns, and chocolate mousse and I got the Harbor Lights' Nectar Clam Chowder (a clear chowder!), Blackened Northwest Rockfish, and Huckleberry ice cream. It was between here and Boathouse 19, but we'll prob come back to try the happy hour or current $34 lobster deals! Our only thumbs down is the service. 2nd time here, same server, pretty unprofessional person- didn't catch her name but we didn't make a fuss, we laughed about it after.

Jill E.

This place has been here forever, we haven't been here for ages, and with the view I so wanted it to have changed but alas it hasn't. No matter what they do, the food is just so so and pretty unimaginative. The lunch menu has gotten smaller, although the prices have not, which given the economy and the need to conserve I totally understand. Still I know what thing cost in the grocery store and I hate to feel gouged. I ordered a shrimp Louie which was huge and a lot of small shrimp, but under th shredded lettuce was a wedge of lettuce which made it seem bigger than it was. It had three slices of cucumber, a couple of cherry tomatoes sliced in half and a hard boiled egg. On the side was a small silver boat of dressing. Seriously, if you are giving someone that big a salad, give them enough dressing. It was $29. My friend got the avocado crab toasts which was three small pieces of bread, most appetizer size and a small service of coleslaw. All in all it was expensive, I know prices have gone up but I also know how much some of this costs, portions have gotten smaller and it was just boring food. Don't mind paying if I it merits it, this does not.

James S.

Always a great place for seafood. We like to come here during their happy hour. Decent food and great drinks as always. One of our favorite Happy Hours. Really a good place during summers. Service is always great. Only reason not 5 stars since not enough room for Happy Hour. Resturant is dead, why not expand Happy hour to Resturant? Maybe someday. Views are the best during summer. Winters not so great.

Until today, my hubby and I had dined at nearly every single restaurant in the Point Ruston area. Harbor Lights was the only restaurant we had not visited. Why, you ask? Harbor Lights struck us as a place that senior citizens might sneak off to for an Early Bird dinner before passing out at 6 pm. Even the lighting on the front of the restaurant somehow screams "we sling Manhattans to the elderly". Seriously, I'd chosen the other dining establishments because I'm old enough to recognize an institution when I see one. And so, on a lazy, gray Washington Saturday afternoon when my hangry husband asked what I felt like eating, I told him I wanted clam chowder. His google search for the best clam chowder near us turned up Duke's and Harbor Lights. We'd eaten at Duke's multiple times and I was feeling adventurous (I also felt we'd be safe from the Manhattan slinging blue hairs since it was only noon). The restaurant was nearly exactly as I'd imagined it would be with an open air kitchen in the center of the dining room and an understated, relaxed dining area with walls that held decades of stories and a view that invited you to sit and stay a while. Harbor Lights had no harried wait staff running relay races, no swearing, hungover kitchen staff chain smoking in plastic chairs and no turn-and-burn signs of "eat fast and get the f out". And if they did, they probably had staff meetings about how to hide it. Our waitress, Tracy, was the epitome of a truly experienced server and she knew how to read her customers. She brought us warm, fresh bread and butter right out of the starting gate. I missed that. Nobody does that anymore. I came for clam chowder and was shocked to learn it wasn't the New England clam chowder that I'd had in mind but rather something else called "Nectar Chowder". It was clam soup in a clear broth.... Now this did not sound like anything I was interested in but Tracy, without a beat, had a sample on our table before I could even think about heading for Duke's. The Nectar Chowder was delicious. The clams were fresh, the potatoes were perfect (not mushy) and the nectar broth was savory and seasoned to perfection. I wanted THAT!!!! My husband had ordered a Manhattan and, while I was thinking of just having water, Tracy used her server mind control magic and told me that I wanted a warm, roasted pear martini. Why...Yes! Yes, indeed I did!!!!! How on earth did she know?! I ordered the Bacon Jam Scallops and a cup of that delicious Nectar Clam Chowder. Hubby ordered the Ling Cod Tempura Fish and Chips. The scallops were quite tasty. The arugula, bacon jam and buttery beurre blanc sauce were delightful and I could have licked the plate clean (if I had been ten years old and not fifty something). Meanwhile, Hubby was chowing down on his fish and chips with a gusto that made me stop what I was doing and want to sample his. Reluctantly, I traded one of my scallops for one of his fish filets and took a bite. OH-MA-GAWD.... Tracy, come here. What did you do to this fish? The breading is light with an airy but satisfying crisp that melts in your mouth. The fish is buttery and flaky and not greasy in the slightest. The flavor is fantastic! How did I not know about this fabulous, manhattan guzzling, blue haired institution before? Why had I passed it by so many hundreds of times? Hubby then shares a bite of his Coleslaw. It was crisp, mild in flavor and made from scratch, not from a commissary. So good. The fries? Okay, they were seasoned French fries. The fish and the coleslaw demand a repeat visit. That's the best Fish part of Fish and Chips that I've ever had. Tracy then gave us a class on Ling Cod and I can confidently say we are now experts. We had such an amazing lunch that we were sad it was about to be over. Tracy and her Mind Reading Powers, somehow knew this and told us all about their desserts in full detail. Rhubarb was in season and who wouldn't want warm, homemade rhubarb crisp on a misty, foggy Saturday while watching the Rowers and the Seagulls play on the Sound? Right?! Tracy was correct, the Rhubarb Crisp was shared Happiness in a bowl. The batter was poured around the rhubarb and baked to crispy, sweet perfection and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. And while that may sound like nearly all of the desserts up and down the Point Ruston Corridor, it wasn't. There was something different about THIS Rhubarb Crisp. Something almost homey. It has been our experience that outstanding customer service is truly hard to find in 2026. ...So when we see the cattle drive of blue hairs, hunched over their walkers as they charge the crosswalk heading to Harbor Lights, we know why they keep going. Harbor Lights IS an institution and there aren't that many great institutions around anymore. As we left, Hubby and I agreed: this is truly a great restaurant. The food, the service, the atmosphere...and The Blue Hair Club now has two new happy members.

Andrea M.

Amazing food amazing customer service in the ambience is a 50 on a scale of one to 10. They have a great happy hour prices especially for the next two months on Sundays definitely worth the trip and the view is amazing as well as the Foods. They do have their own private parking the weight staff is very accommodating five star.

Amanda M.

I stopped in on a late Saturday afternoon and waited about 10 minutes for a seat at the bar. I was able to take part in HH while I waited for a friend to take a walk on the waterfront. Once I was able to grab my seat I chatted with the bartender. The brie was delicious and I had a mai tai - i didn't finish it wasn't my fave but it was like $6 so whatever. The brie was served cold which tricked my brain but was still delicious with the honey drizzle. I dont know that I'd choose this restaurant again it's kinda old styled and not really my esthetic

John F.

I recently ate at Harbor Lights during a visit to Tacoma. I've been there three or four times over the years, and each time I go in hoping it'll be better than the last--but unfortunately, it's consistently average at best. I want to like this place. The location is fantastic--right on the water with beautiful views. But the food just doesn't live up to the setting. The service was definitely the highlight. Our server was friendly, attentive, and efficient, which I truly appreciated. I ordered from the happy hour menu and had the shrimp cocktail, which turned out to be a scoop of tiny bay shrimp on shredded lettuce with a side of cocktail sauce. Honestly, the cocktail sauce was the best part. If they're going to use bay shrimp, they really should note that on the menu--expecting larger prawns and getting a scoop of salad shrimp is a letdown. I also tried the fried clams, which were heavy on the breading and light on actual clam flavor. They came with fries, which were just okay. All in all, I'm giving Harbor Lights three stars, and I think that might be a bit generous. Great location, solid service--but the food just doesn't rise above mediocre.

Stephanie P.

Great food and beautiful view. But service was meh. Not asking if I wanted to order another cocktail. Waitperson just seemed annoyed having to be there. I was surprised because all previous visits had great service . But fyi. Try the crab legs. So good.

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Michael W.

4 years ago

I made reservations for this place and expected some great food. I ordered a filet and it was over cooked (no biggie) but the taste was definitely not there, it tasted (in my personal opinion) cheap. For the price I really expected more. I personally would not go back. Our server was very nice and the drinks were good, that's why I give it 2 stars. Also I find it funny that when I try to post a not so good review an error message pops up, how convenient! No way of putting a honest review. read more

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Michael B.

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2 years ago

This is hands down best happy hour place in town (or farther away)! Happy Hour food and drink menu/selection is great and service is well done (considering how crowded it is). View is great (if you can get a window seat). It's always packed (testament to how good it is). We've had nearly everything on the menu and it's all good (ok, only complaint is maybe the fish/chip portion is small but the price is right and you can easily order a 2nd). The restaurant is ok/good, but their Happy Hour is great! Note that the bar area is small so either get there early or prepare to wait. read more

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Chris G.

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Great food. Great location. Recently renovated. And, the same delicious food that makes all the Anthony's restaurants incredible. All the seafood you can imagine. Delicious Bloody Mary's. And the best coleslaw around. Check it out! read more

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Neal I.

2 years ago

Service was phenomenal, ambiance and view spectacular. Not exactly sure what they could do to make the experience better...

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Carolyn W.

2 years ago

My husband and I thought maybe Harbor Lights had become just be another Anthony's restaurant (we've been to several...pretty much the same menu all the time), but thankfully, even though it is owned by Anthony's, Harbor Lights food and atmosphere are entirely different. We were met with very warm and welcoming management and other staff and found the food (happened to be lobster) was very good as were side dishes and desert we ordered. And the glass of wine we ordered was a generous amount....more than other restaurants. We went away knowing this might be our favorite restaurant in the Gig Harbor and Pierce County area...and we've been to most. We hope that Anthony's will continue to allow Harbor Lights to keep its unique warm charm. read more

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Marshall S.

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1 year ago

My wife & I went here for our anniversary tonight. Our dinners and salad were good but the clam chowder is like water and sucks!. We have been eating at various Anthonys resturants for years and lovbe the food and service. Our wait gal tonight was not freindly at all just present. We will continue going to Anthonys but not this one. read more

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Stacey P.

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In all the years I have lived in the Puget Sound I've never had an opportunity to dine on the waterfront along Ruston Way. The waterfront scene through the area has always been extremely busy so I typically passed through without glancing back. But this weekend I decided to go and dine while the opportunity presented itself. Truth be told this restaurant was not my first choice. My first choice had stated on their website they were open, but in fact was not. My friend and I walked along the waterfront and I saw Harbor Lights. Wanting to support a local restaurant and not a chain I decided we should eat there. We arrived at noon just as they were opening so even without a reservation we were able to snag a table. Promptly greeted we were brought outside to sit along the patio looking out onto Puget Sound. The tide was very low and when a stiff breeze came we could catch the smell of seaweed and low tide smell. We didn't mind. We could watch the geese and blue heron fly and swim about which was quite delightful as well as the sailboats enter the water later in the meal. I ordered a strawberry lemonade spiked with vodka and it was by far one of the best. First, great display and it was pretty to look upon. The second big point was that it wasn't sickening sweet. It had a very nice balance. Perhaps too much balance as it was easy to drink. I ordered the burger dip as pretty much everything else on the menu had eggs in the meal prep as a binding agent and while my friend's crab sandwich looked amazing on the hoagie roll I was very pleased with my burger dip. The burger was cooked perfectly and the au jus was not overly salty. It was a nice balance! The French fries were all right but not especially delicious. No matter - the burger dip was perfect! It was a very pleasant experience and one that I was happy to partake. Everyone was pleasant, and courteous. Our waitress explained the COVID requirements sufficiently. Everyone wore masks. It was a lovely lunch out. read more

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Joseph L.

3 years ago

Reading the reviews below you would think the food was mediocre. I've eaten at some of the best restaurants in the world. I thought the food was pretty good. Solid effort preparing reasonable, simple and tasty unpretentious food. You have to understand that this isn't a cutting edge Michelin starred restaurant. Take it for what it is. A down home seafood joint. The view is amazing and it's worth waiting for one of the five outdoor tables. One thing that was exemplary was the service, very laid back and friendly. This is a great spot to take out of towners but honestly there were a ton of locals there and repeat customers. The last time I was here was before they signed with Anthony's but I think the consistency and quality have carried over. I'd come again. If you are coming, make a reservation. That being said be prepared for a short wait. They are literally packed every day during the warmer months especially during the dinner rush. Come at 7 pm if you don't want too long of a wait for an outdoor table. read more

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Shelley A.

2 years ago

Usually no wait ~ food is decent. Cocktails are great ~ any of the fruit based martinis are excellent

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James V.

1 year ago

When there on a Sunday afternoon, great small plates to share for happy hour, drinks were good. View is spectacular and the servers were attentive. Would go again. read more

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Chris D.

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3 years ago

The service was good. The views are great. The drinks... well, they aren't craft cocktails but they are strong. Really strong. As in- be careful. So what's not to love? The food. The place was packed when we went there- it's popular with an older crowd. But the food- whether you order the seafood (most of the menu) or the steak (the remaining choices) is uninspired. This is Red Lobster dishes at high-end prices. Enjoy the great view. The food? Not so much. read more

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Harry V.

3 years ago

The food is deliciously cooked. Their Caesar salad is awesome. Had the halibut with baked potato and halibut fish and chips. Beautiful views of Tacoma Port, mountains and people enjoying this beautiful sunshine. Anthony was our server and very attentive. Came and asked if we needed anything several times. Great location for a nice stroll after dinner. read more

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Kimm D.

1 year ago

Food was delicious atmosphere beautiful service was terrible. Expect a little more when paying a little more. Disappointed

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Lisa S.

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Went here on the company dime while in town for business. Service was wonderful and our seats were breathtaking. Saw some otters swim right past us while waiting for our food. I ordered the filet since I don't eat seafood and it was decent. Everyone else got their fish on. Calamari Strips, Crab Legs, Cod. All were delicious I was told. read more

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The W.

1 year ago

Great food, friendly quick service and amazing waterfront views. Definitely a favorite in this area. Clam chowder was delicious and the rockfish was excellent. We will be back. read more

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Randall C.

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2 years ago

This iconic water front restaurant has delivered a fresh array of fresh seafood classics for decades. Its claim to fame is larger than normal portion sizes and fresh bread. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. Unfortunately both our dishes featuring halibut and baked shrimp were over cooked and lacked adequate spice and flavor. I would give them another chance as the views are spectacular. read more

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Michael G.

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Right on the water with many views to choose from. In the midst of a very popular area with loads of people walking around. Plenty of free parking. We had a Rez but on a Wednesday night at 7 there were plenty of openings. We had the fish and chips which they are known for, and the Alaskan Halibut. Both were delicately cooked and scrumptious! We were ably served by Lauren. We made a nice choice! read more

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Jonathan N.

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Really good food and service on my first visit to this restaurant while in Tacoma on business. Seafood was fresh and plate presentation and overall ambiance were really nice. I started off with a martini and the prices are reasonable and a nice selection along with good prices on wine by the glass. We had some of the best fried oysters I have had and also had to get the featured scallops appetizer also good too. I had the Blackened salmon and it was really good. Moist and flavorful and the sides were also great. I'll be definitely returning on my next trip to the area and try more of their offerings. read more

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Jim M.

2 years ago

We went to Harbor Lights tonight for dinner. I was a very frequent customer of theirs many years ago, so I decided to go back to check it out since it has been quite a while. WHAT A MISTAKE! I ordered the $70 king salmon special. Much to my surprise it was only about 3 ounces. It was way WAY over done. It was so salty I could not eat it. I also ordered the clam chowder which was more like a watered down potato water with about 3 clams in it! Totally inedible. My wife and son's food was tolerable but very over priced. The total bill for 3 of us to eat (no drinks no dessert) was $200. The waitress was MIA. I had to ask the other staff for water refills and she did not have a clue that I didn't eat my food because it was horrible! Bottom line is I will never go back! read more

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Tina P.

2 years ago

Great happy hour ceaser salad with shrimp. View is great small cozy place. We enjoyed our visit

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Annie W.

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Had lunch at Harbor Lights in Tacoma, WA. Overall, the food was probably 3 stars, but the service and the friendliness of our waitperson kicked it up to 4 stars. I had the blackened fish tacos, which came with two tacos, tortilla chips, and pico de gallo ($15). My dining companions each had the two piece halibut fish and chips ($22) and the "pan fried" oysters ($20); the halibut was a bit overcooked, so it was somewhat dry. It came with french fries and a slaw. The friend who had the supposedly pan fried oysters actually had half a dozen breaded deep fried oysters with a choice of french fries, hash browns,, or rice pilaf. Flavor was good in all the dishes, but, as I mentioned, the fish was dry. I split my tacos with the friend who had the halibut and chips, so I had enough of her dish to know that it was somewhat overcooked. We were going to order the clam chowder as well, but the wait person alerted us that it wasn't the traditional creamy New England style, nor was it Manhattan style. He brought us a sample before taking our orders and it consisted of a thinnner broth that was overly salty; we passed on ordering it. Another plus of the restaurant was that it overlooked the water (the Puget Sound?), so it was beautiful on a sunny day. For the price, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return, but it was nice enough for our lunch out while visiting! read more

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Michael C.

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Charming with pro-level service, top quality seafood and beautiful water views. Try the tiny outside patio if it's nice out. read more

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Sunny T.

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3 years ago

My husband and I went to Harbor Lights for a snack this past Sunday. We had come from Vashon Island to pick up some seafood at a local seafood market. We were craving clam chowder and fish and chips. We stopped in at the Lobster Shack and low and behold NO CRAB CHOWDER, No fish and and chips! It was nice and newly renovated but the menu was quite limited. (not very busy, but kind of expensive.) Not at all what we were after. The fish market had recommended Harbor Lights...so we went there just to see.. It was old school, so yes clam chowder was on the menu along with halibut and chips. Bingo! Both were delicious!!! The service by our tall blonde waitress, can't remember her name sadly, because she was so friendly, efficient...a wonderful server. Then we got to the ferry to go back Vashon and it was cancelled. And at that point we realized we had left out credit card behind. We called the restaurant and spoke to Andrew, the Manger,who said he would put our credit card in the mail the next day. Low and behold it is Wednesday and a lovely hand written note accompanied by the credit card arrived in our mail box. Thankfully there are still honest people in the world! Thank you Andrew!!! Harbor Lights has great classic food served by a friendly wait staff led by a class act! Thank you Andrew! read more

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Sean H.

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Haven't had a quality seafood dinner in a while, and I'm glad I came here! The view of the water is absolutely stunning while you're eating and overall ambience is amazing. Albeit a little pricy, the food was excellent. The quality of each item was delectable and came out extremely fast. The service was phenomenal as well - our server was very kind and knowledgeable. Definitely will be back. read more

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Susan B.

2 years ago

Sadly, you didn't address the frozen over cooked crab legs. Terrific wait staff. Unfortunate food.

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Simon B.

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This is a very cozy location on Ruston Way on Tacoma's waterfront ... excellent menu, and you may notice a lot of similarities to Anthony's ... that's because it is a subsidiary of Anthony's... great service and ambiance read more

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King S.

6 years ago

We love Harbor Lights. But called in a take out order during the Corona virus pick-up- only. $17. Photo says it all. Visited again, 4 mos. later, now that dine-in is thankfully possible. All servers were masked, tables separated, single use menus. We three shared a crab dip appetizer, two ordered Caesar salad and grilled King Salmon with tomato/butter sauce. Couldn't be better...except for wife who had ordered crab legs already pulled from shell. Fabulous. Too much to eat at one time, so we took some home. We recommend the peaches and ice cream for dessert. (Had room for that.) read more

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Debra N.

2 years ago

Absolutely love the clams I had to buckets and their ship salad was excellent my sister loved it

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Kath T.

2 years ago

We had a family party in the back room last night the food was spectacular! All of the food was great but I especially enjoyed the oysters and Dungeness crab. The service was amazing. It's hard to serve a large group like this but they did a good job. Appetizers drinks entrees and desserts for a party of 16. My hat is off to Tino and Sydney. Well done. I didn't catch the manager's name but he was also very attentive We had a wonderful birthday party for our 86 year old mom. Thank you to Tom for bringing us all together. Well done Happy Birthday mom. read more

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Kelly S.

2 years ago

Amazing service, good seafood. Love the sour dough bread, mussels, and Captains Platter! read more

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4 years ago

This is a very old establishment and I hadn't ever visited until now. What a pleasant surprise. It definitely shows it's age, inside and out... but that's part of the charm. The menu offers a variety of seafood, I visited at lunch time and ordered the fish sandwich, which was very tasty perfectly cooked fish. We tried there berry drop cocktail... it was amazing! Their clam chowder was dairy free; broth based and actually very good... loaded with clams. I would recommend and will return. read more

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Marilyn C.

2 years ago

I am super disappointed in my lunch yesterday. We have come to harbor lights for years . I ordered the shrimp Louie and the presentation was awful. It was super simple with no thought to the presentation I would think for the price the presentation would have been significantly better. read more

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So glad we stopped here for lunch. When walking in on a Sunday and at peak lunch time I did not have high hopes to be seated anytime soon, but happily was seated right away and by the window! It might have just been luck but we were happy. I ordered the seafood Mac n cheese and it was amazingly good! Definitely will be back! Service was good and attentive as well! read more

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Super stoked tonight! My husband and I were in Tacoma we felt nostalgic and remembered where we used to frequent when we're first started dating. We knew we wouldn't get a table at prime dinner time but we still went for it! The young gal went out of her way to find us a table (I saw some scrambling with finesse) and we were seated in less than 5 minutes! Wow! She seated us at a window table! Absolutely stunning view! Food was delicious, our waiter fabulous , was spot on and very pleasant! Lovely nostalgic evening reminiscing with our girls! I made sure to Thank the Hostess for her Outstanding hospitality!!! She had no idea how much it meant to us! Our memories will forever remain lovely!!! read more

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Classic waterside dining with outstanding service and fresh FRESH seafood. We got the mussels and clams and they were perfectly cooked. Our Dungeness crab was out of this world as was the steak. I meant to take pictures but we had such a wonderful time, the food was gone before I remembered to pull out my phone. The entrance is a little strange (you walk by the bathrooms and open kitchen line before getting to the host stand) but the restaurant itself is beautiful with views of the water all around. It's pricey but worth it. read more

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Roxann Olson- C.

3 years ago

No more hashbrowns or baked potato, ur choices are French fries or rice. I'll spend my money on fine dining on the water somewhere else. French fries, really? And they aren't even good French fries. read more

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Katie A.

2 years ago

The server Nancy was terrible to my grieving family who was there to mourn the passing of my grandmother. Food was 2 1/2 hours late, waitress Nancy called me out in front of the entire guest area for asking for the bill saying i wasn't paying (yes, im aware my mother was) 0/10 terrible experience. read more

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I went here on a date last week and we sat outside. There's not a lot of space outside but we were glad to be socially distant. I had the seafood Mac and cheese and it was delish! My date had the halibut and said it was ok, not amazing. The bread appetizer wasn't anything special but was appreciated. We had a couple drinks, him Manhattan's and i think i had a couple lemon drops. I've driven by here several times and Am glad to have finally stopped in. The servers were wonderful. Would probably come back again, was a bit pricey, but overall pretty good. Sorry no pics! (I was on a date... and that's just awkward!) read more

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The location has a great view! The service was very good and the food was also very good. If you are in the area give it a try. It is owned by Anthony's and has a similar menu but with some differences. read more

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Patti W.

3 years ago

The size of these pieces of Halibut were the size of small chicken tenders or kid's portions. My husband and I have eaten lunch here many times and have always been pleased but not today! I questioned the waiter about the size and he said they were normal size, but not too convincing. Service was not good today, either. read more

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2761 Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
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(253) 752-8600
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Hours

What time does Harbor Lights open?

Harbor Lights opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Harbor Lights opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Harbor Lights close?

Harbor Lights closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Harbor Lights closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 11:30 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Harbor Lights take credit cards?

Yes, Harbor Lights takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Harbor Lights have catering options?

No, Harbor Lights does not have catering options.

Does Harbor Lights have a happy hour?

Yes, Harbor Lights has a happy hour.

Does Harbor Lights serve alcohol?

Yes, Harbor Lights serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Harbor Lights allow dogs?

No, Harbor Lights does not allow dogs.

Does Harbor Lights have TVs?

Yes, Harbor Lights has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Harbor Lights have bike parking?

Yes, Harbor Lights has bike parking.

Does Harbor Lights have outdoor seating?

Yes, Harbor Lights has outdoor seating options.

Does Harbor Lights have parking?

Yes, Harbor Lights has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Harbor Lights have free WiFi?

No, Harbor Lights does not have free WiFi.

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Is this a good date night place?

Harbor Lights offers good food, and the lighting is warm on a date night, which makes it feel intimate. The service is good and seating is comfortable although dated. If you go before dark, a window seat offers water views. I'd say yes to date night.

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What would the average cost come out to for two people with alcohol beverages, appetizer, and entrees?

Hmmmmm...... Well I usually have around 4 drinks(6'2" 245lbs) my wife 2 drinks that's around $55 add clams anther $16 then 2 entrees $40 let's just say $120.00 (not including… Read more

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My kids took me there to treat me for my 60th B-day. They made reservations, the restaurant wasn't very busy, but instead of seating us at a table with a view, they sat us right next to the kitchen, the only view I had was of the kitchen, the cooks and the waitresses. The steak I got was over cooked dry and pieces of it were unchewable, the worst steak I can ever remember having in a restaurant. In all fairness my kids said that their steaks were good but mine sure was not. Been there many times over the years was was always delighted, back then a person actually got a salad when they bought a steak. This was the first time for me since they changed hands and the last. read more

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Lindsey H.

11 years ago

Went on Sunday 5-24-2015 with my dad and stepmom, we sat in the bar and enjoyed happy hour. They live up north and said they will be back for sure! We got great service! Amazing and strong drinks, and so yummy burgers! The cocktails and burgers are only $5 on happy hour, so not only is the food, drinks, and service great but its easy on the pocketbook too! read more

Tom F.

16 years ago

This place needs an overhaul! The decor is awful and the food is not the greatest either. Had their fish and chips and the batter was awful, the crust was soggy. You would think that they would nail such a popular dish for being a seafood restaurant. Not anxious to return... read more

Chad D.

3 years ago

I went to Harbor Lights with my partner recently, and we both enjoyed it. Food and drinks were good. Service and decor were really nice. The prices are a little high for what you get, but I think given the location and view it is worth it. read more

Chris D.

3 years ago

Harbor Lights located on Ruston is a good, solid restaurant. The view was outstanding. Service was good. We shared a pizza that I thought was good. The cocktail my partner had was okay, but they had a good beer on tap that I enjoyed. read more

K C.