One of our favorite go-to spots. Food is always tasty and the ambiance is relaxed and casual. Beverage choices are always spot-on. Service is impeccable. Sadly, last night, after looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day for several weeks, we arrived (from 30 miles away) for our reservation and were directed to the bar. We knew it would be busy, which is why we made a table reservation weeks in advance. When we politely declined to sit at the bar, we were taken to the back banquet room away from the vibe that we usually enjoy in the restaurant itself. Food (salmon special and apps) was still killer and the service was amazing, but we felt pretty isolated on a special date-night out. We felt like they had oversold the restaurant and (for $240) that we should have been able to sit out front. Maybe they should have closed reservations earlier, so that those of us who made them, and confirmed them, early could get what we planned for....A miss. read more

I'm sad it took me this long to try primo! I hope they are in Tacoma forever! The creamy Parmesan polenta was to die for! 10/10. Everything was yummy but this appetizer stole the show. read more

My fiancé and I went out for my birthday tonight and received recommendations to this spot! Lauren was our server and made our time here super memorable and nice! We ordered a margarita pizza, creamy polenta, calamari, pesto pasta and pork chop! Every dish was so good, we just couldn't finish it all. Lauren was extremely attentive and made sure we didn't have even an empty plate or glass of water on our table. Thanks for the wonderful experience! read more

The vibe was very nice with lots of natural light. The food was fantastic - we shared two pasta dishes and both were excellent! read more

Primo Grill - Penne a la vodka - Mediterranean Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Our second time ever eating here and I'd give it 4.5 stars. There was four of us and we all loved our food. We had the polenta with Gruyere cheese to start and a roasted vegetable balsamic salad. I had the pork tagliatelle and it was great. My boyfriend had the lamb shank and really liked it too. Our friends had the salmon and the roast chicken; they liked their food a lot too. For dessert my boyfriend and I shared a bourbon-chocolate, flourless torte that was delicious. Our friends had a coconut layer cake and a sticky toffee pudding. That last one was the stand out. Sooo delicious. That with a bourbon neat would be delicious. Service was good but dinner was a very leisurely and long experience which we didn't mind. We'll be back again! read more

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Sat at the bar and received EXCELLENT service from Tyler. Beautiful bar ambience with an open air kitchen! And dimly lit seating. Definitely great for a date night! Awesome food and amazing flavor. Tried the penne and it was well seasoned with a perfect amount of Parmesan! The steak was cooked to perfection and the Brussels sprouts were crisp and packed with flavor. Try the "Italian Panoma" it's a game changer! I love reposado. read more

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We just hosted our son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Primo's and everything was AMAZING!! Planning the menu and venue logistics with Rebekah made it seamless and provided great guidance. The private room was perfect for the event and all the food was delicious. Rachel our server was wonderful and the food from the kitchen for such a large group was timed perfectly. I would highly recommend this place for great food and service. read more

Primo Grill - Hazelnut brownie sundae - Mediterranean Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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get the calamari best of my life and the bread to sop up all the juices- pizza also excellent -

We had our staff dinner in the back area so we had a set menu we can choose from. All the things I ordered were great and service was good. My only complaint is they set 4 tables with 7 seats each and it was just awkward to have odd numbered seating. read more

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The focaccia is very good but the pasta and sauces are very gloopy and bland without much flavor.

We are meat lovers- I ordered the ribeye and hubby ordered the braised rib. I took 2 bite and stopped. I know I wasn't at Butchers House but my steak tasted like it was from Dennys.. very grainy, hard & chewy. And I think the chef forgot to season it. My husband's "braised rib" was glorified pot roast. It wasn't all bad though, the staff was AWESOME!! Nowadays, nice service is so hard to find. AND our sides & Appetizers were also delicious!! They just need to step it up with the meat. read more

Primo Grill - Hazelnut sundae - Mediterranean Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Poor preparation for our Mothers Day reservation. They were not accommodating as our reservation was made over a month in advance. The owner was frazzled and unable to problem solve not wanting to inconvenience other reservations. We were told they usually put reservations for three at the bar or tabletop but clearly that wasn't true as we later saw parties of 3 seated at tables. It's not worth the 20 percent service charge for this low level service. Food was okay but not exceptional. read more

My girls and I had a 6:45 reservation on a Saturday night. Here's what we enjoyed: the salads were fresh, pizza and carbonara pasta was delish, the hazelnut brownie sundae was the perfect ending to the meal. Our server was attentive and kind. This restaurant is really cute and I loved the feel of the dining room. Unfortunately, we were seated in a back room near the bathroom. The meal was a bit pricey but the food was good quality. I will definitely return and would love to check out their happy hour! read more

Primo Grill - Margherita pizza and spaghetti carbonara - Mediterranean Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This is the first time I've been to Primo Grill in years! We decided to stop by for a drink and I was craving a salad. Yum. I loved the vinaigrette and the citrus dressing was very nice. My significant other ordered the truffle fries. They were really good, as well, and came with some sort of delicious ketchup and aioli. We decided we had to try the gruyere polenta because It sounded fabulous. It was really tasty, but I couldn't eat a ton of it. Fair enough. I loved the basil gimlet. I probably could have had a few more! I imagine I will be making these at home! All in all, everything was really good, the vibe was super chill, which I appreciate, and the happy hour prices are awesome! read more

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I love my weekly visit to the Primo Grill. But to be completely honest something has changed. Thank God for my bartender John . Even when he is super busy making all the cocktails for the entire restaurant,he always makes sure we are well taken care of and makes every visit special. ( It doesn't hurt that he is very handsome.) We hope that things return to the level of dining that makes Primo Grill so special. read more

When in Tacoma I've been told to try Primo Grill. My husband and I snuck out for a nice dinner alone. Primo Grill did not disappoint. The ambiance is great- located right off 6th Avenue. For an appetizer we shared the meatball- delish. My main course was the ribeye with a horseradish cream sauce, au gratin potatoes, and the crispy Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were amazing- crisp with bacon- perfect! My husband tried the carbonara- his go too. He rated it a 4/5 for wishing for more bacon. My meal was a 5/5- perfect in every way. We topped it off with their amazing sticky toffee pudding. Fantastic meal- great service! read more

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Went for Valentine's Day , got steak and it was grizzly. I kept having to spit in my napkin cause couldn't chew. Brussels sprouts not the best partially covered with flavor .For the amount of money you pay it wasn't worth it. Appetizer was probably the best part of the meal the cauliflower bites. Customers service was not on top of it. Especially when you're forced to automatically pay 20% for a tip. They don't even have a tip line on receipt automatically just adds it in . If it was Cuervo bravo yes I'd be happy to pay that but no where near . Me and my boyfriend won't be going back .Sorta sucks I been wanting to try that place for along time and very disappointing . read more

Wow this has got to be my favorite restaurant in Tacoma. The food is delicious the specials are chosen by what's fresh. The service is very prompt and always friendly. There is a real sense of care in all that work the floor.the menu has a good cross of everything one might want with gluten free options. The wine list is nice and cocktails are delicious. Save room for dessert!!! read more

We love this place!! The ambiance is great and the food is amazing! The best calamari we have ever had. Make sure you order the focaccia bread to dip in the sauce!! We all ordered pasta dishes. Delish!! We will definitely be back. read more

This place was perfect for what we were looking for. I wanted somewhere that felt special on a Sunday night for a 10 year anniversary. Primo was primo. It's at great length of a place that feels casual while still feeling special. The service was great - so efficient at friendly. No weight, no attitude, the server checked in often. I did make a reservation, but it wasn't that busy on a Sunday night. It was a beautiful evening. They had huge window/doors that were up, adding to a really open-air feel to the restaurant. All the food was good a couple things were great ie a white, salmon special and the sticky toffee pudding. So grateful for restaurants and staff who have survived the pandemic, and create a great environment to eat in . read more

The food was amazing. But what brought everything over the top was the service. My husband ordered a drink. He ended up not liking the bartender came over and made sure that he knew what my husband liked to be able to create something for him that he would enjoy. I've had good service, but that service was amazing. It was super easy to get there and the parking was fairly easy. The restaurant itself is very clean. they have these super-neat giant windows that open up so that it has an outdoor feel but indoor. I went in September and I'm going again on Sunday read more

I must have walked past this restaurant 30 times over the years en route to my other 6th Ave favorites and never actually ate here. But tonight my favorites were closed, so I decided to seize the opportunity to try something new. I'm so happy I did! The menu is a combination of Italian classics and Pacific Northwest influence. There were too many things I wanted to try that will have to wait for another visit. And since they are early in the reopening phase, they were out of several items. My aperitif this evening was a black Manhattan made with 12 year Elijah Craig whiskey, Antica, and amaro stirred and strained onto a big rock of ice. Fantastic. The grilled vegetable salad with bitter greens and balsamic was a perfect light and healthy starter. The porcini crusted Alaskan halibut with roasted vegetables and citrus beurre blanc was outstanding. So tender and fresh--didn't want it to end! Capped it off with locally made pistachio gelato which was simply divine. I sat at the bar and was expertly taken care of by bartender Curtis with excellent service. Overall very impressed and look forward to returning soon. read more

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What a blast. Came in with my partner on a Wednesday evening without reservation and it was quite busy! We were seated towards the open kitchen at the back if we wanted quick seating so we took that option. Service was fun and inviting, and drinks were nice. My cup was a little sticky though. Appetizers were some of the best I've ever had, calamari is something everyone gets at every restaurant, but this one stands out the most. Mussels were fresh as could be, flavors complemented well. I had the seafood special of the day, which was a pan-seared cold smoked black cod. I've never tried black cod until this point and my life has changed forever. Exquisite. Has to be some of the best food I've tasted. This place is a must visit. read more

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We ordered the rib-eye meal for me and the rack of lamb for my husband. The ribeye is what you'd expect (medium when ordered medium rare), as was the lamb. BUT! The sides! The sides stole the show, and I'm a sucker for some sides! They have THE BEST Brussel sprouts game on the planet. The sage gratin? Awesome. The horseradish aioli? Made by angels' hands. Would I go back? Yes, to try the pasta dish with pork ragu. Oh, and the rum cake thingy wasn't bad either. I rather enjoyed it. I think it was flourless? If so, best flourless cake ever. You just can't find a good flourless cake, but they've nailed it. Prices are what you'd expect. Go for the ribeye, stay for the sides! read more

Food and atmosphere were generally very good however the service left a lot of room for improvement. We had a reservation on a Saturday night so I understand it gets busy but when we only see our server (Rachael J) essentially twice: when she took our order and when she dropped off the check, an auto 20% gratuity on a $100+ bill was not at all deserving. On top of that our order was wrong and was only fixed when the expeditor took it upon himself to make sure we got what we ordered. Normally, I would write something like this as a one off but this was our first impression of a restaurant we were excited to try after recently moving to the area and it left an overall sour taste in our mouth (service-wise). We will probably come back because the food was good but hope the quality of the service will reflect the price of the bill. read more

They never answer their phone after 8pm. If they don't want orders after 8 they should state that on their website. Not the close at 8:45 BS

Food is good, staff is outgoing and has good team work. Menu is not too big. Could expand a little

We recently came here a few nights ago, it is nice that you can bring your own bottle of wine in for a small uncorking fee. I had the spaghetti carbonara and my husband just had Burrata and the clams or mussels (it was the appetizer). He thoroughly enjoyed his dishes and I mine. The service was great and everything was very clean. Overall the ambiance was great! read more

Always excellent food and even better service at Primo! It's consistent, just the right amount of busy, and efficient. When birthdays come up, everyone unanimously picks Primo. Maybe you should too? read more

Excellent service and food. They even sent out a bought the lamb I liked and prepared it for me even though it was not on the menu/. OMG It was so good. The people are so friendly. My children took me their for my birthday. It was awesome. I felt so comfortable there. read more

Definitely one of restaurants at the top of my favorites list. Great drinks, service, and all the food we had was so good....except the dessert. I asked if they made their desserts in house, and the answer was yes (except for the ice creams...understood). So we ordered the fruit hand pie, and the flavor was excellent and obviously made in house. The problem? The crust was mushy, inside super hot, could it have been microwaved??? Disappointing for sure. The dessert , especially if made on-site, is the last memory of a great meal. We will be back, but bummed about the last bite. read more

We finally made it here for a birthday dinner after hearing about it for years. The service and everything we ordered were absolutely wonderful. So sorry we waited to eat here but we will definitely be regulars now. read more

The food was super good!!! Atmosphere was good, service was a little slow and no wine recs but I would for sure go there again!!!

This is a nice spot in Tacoma. Boys like the food here and the environment is family friendly.

My food was bussin. Best environment and steaks. The pork chop is also bussin. The owner is also a great guy

The food was delicious. I had the braised short rib, which I devoured within 10 mins. My friend had the duck, which I personally thought was even better than the short rib. We had the calamari for appetizer and it was amazing with the focaccia. For dessert, I had the coconut cake and thought it was perfect because it wasn't too sweet. The service was on point and the ambiance is great. I would definitely go back. read more

Primo Grill - Yum. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

One of my favorite restaurants to go to in Tacoma, their service and the food has always been spectacular. Their food is very flavorful and great portions. The staff has great recommendations (for food and mocktails), very patient with us, and usually really prompt with their service. I highly recommend their appetizers, the steak, brick chicken, appetizers, sea bass, and pastas. read more

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Had my parents ts surprise birthday here and it was great! Booking the room was easy, they don't charge an insane deposit or minimum, service was outstanding, and food was delicious. The only issue was they charge a $20 cutting fee if you bring your own dessert. Communication was a little off as I was told different things by different people, but overall I would highly suggest coming to Primo for a big event, or just for a delicious meal! read more

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I wouldn't consider this Mediterranean food. More like New American with a slight Italian/Mediterranean influence. Food was good, not great or anything super exciting. Especially for the price. Service was extremely slow (waitstaff) and we kept getting bumped by people walking behind our chairs, so it felt like the layout was a bit cramped. There were kids and babies there and while that isn't a problem on principle, as a parent myself out on a date with my husband I don't want to pay $200 for dinner while sitting next to fussy kids. I can do that at home for a LOT less. Probably won't be back. read more

Food, drinks, and services were absolutely spectacular. Highly recommend this for a gathering or date night. Thank you, Ashley, for being a wonderful, attentive bar tender and waitress. THIS IS A MUST DO PLACE!!! read more