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    The Trolley @ the Boatyard

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    ModerateFood Trucks, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Lucy C.

    Omgg one of the freshest salads I've had and the salmon was slightly - ever so slightly undercooked which I like!!!!! Grilled to perfection and the vinaigrette really compliments the salad. The fruit in the salad was nice and healthy and super fresh!!! Lady was super nice too. Would come back again to try more goodies. Also reasonable prices!

    Fried Calamari
    Stephanie C.

    I couldn't find any decent places to try in the area except for this, and I don't regret it. The Trolley is a really fun experience with nice shaded outdoor seating. On a sunny day, it's the highlight of Gig Harbor. The seafood is actually fresh--I was quite surprised--but the way it's cooked and prepared is just ok. I would recommend the fried calamari, but not the fish and chips. The clam chowder is kinda milky but ok. Also, you can just appreciate the fact you can still get $2.50 drinks here.

    "Great Scratch" Food!
    Laura M.

    Excellent service. Carlene was very friendly and fun to talk with. Halibut sandwich was average. Fries were hard but flavorful. Salad was delicious. Kaiser roll was a bit hard. 30 minute wait because they get many phone offers for take out. Enjoy!

    Cuban style burger with side salad
    Coral P.

    Every time I visit the downtown marina area in Gig Harbor I've been meaning to try the Trolley @ the Boatyard. It's aesthetically cute and the trolley concept alone draws you in with curiosity. It's only outdoor seating, but they do have some umbrellas and a small tented area for the wet and cold season. I ordered the Cuban-style hamburger with a side salad and my husband ordered a fish n' chips with halibut. The staff are also friendly and it gives a welcoming small town restaurant vibe. I opted for a side salad instead of fries, and I wish they'd put the salad separate from the burger. It made the salad hot and soggy. I didn't end up finishing the salad. The burger was spectacular though! You can have the meat cooked how you want (pink, some pink, no pink) and it comes stacked with meat and toppings. I wish I would have asked to cut it in half, too. The meat really leveled up the burger, seasoned and cooked well. My husband enjoyed the halibut, but hoped the pieces would have been a bit larger. They had a good batter and flavor. It's a must visit place if you're in Gig Harbor; good food and a unique atmosphere.

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    Bob V.

    Service and ambiance was great. Food was way below par. 1. Chowder tasted like butter, lots and lots of butter. 1 out of 5 2. Crab cakes were 3 out 5. 3. Fish was 3.5 out of 5 Was hoping this place was going to be great but it's well below a gig harbor mentioned. I believe the burger I saw should have been the direction to go but I'll hold off for a week or 2.

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    Barbara K.

    I was here last year and had great food, so I decided to come back. Had a bowl of clam chowder that was delicious and well-balanced. Comes with oyster crackers. I got stung by a wasp while I was in line and the woman who takes orders was awesome in getting me some ice. She's always funny and great when I eat here. Had the fish and chips last year and they were also from scratch , fresh and super tasty! Very reasonable prices in today's economy!

    Clam chowder
    Stephanie T.

    We really enjoyed lunch at the Trolley. Our order was taken swiftly and the owner of this small business was very nice and full of character. We went late afternoon on a cool day and ate in the heated tent. We had the Cuban hamburger (cooked a perfect medium, juicy, flavorful and filling. It came with fries (well-seasoned and crispy) or salad; 4.5/5) and a cup of clam chowder (thick and tasty with bits of clam and potatoes; 4/5). Overall, a very tasty meal and we'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

    Lori H.

    Stopped in while staying on nearby Raft Island. We were looking for the Marketplace Grille because we ate there last time we were vacationing in Gig Harbor. After some research online, we found the restaurant closed, but the same owners own The Trolley @ the Boatyard. They have two designated parking spaces directly in front. You order at the trolley, and then they call your name when it's ready. We ordered the steamer clams and halibut fish & chips. Both were really good. The steamers were fresh and came with melted butter and extra broth. The halibut fish & chips came with perfectly seasoned crinkle cut fries and yummy tartar sauce. The order came out fast, and the service was super friendly. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

    Food was delicious!! Had the halibut fish and chips. The fish was tender, and the crinkle cut french fries were extra crispy!! Definitely recommend.

    Fish and chips
    Steve A.

    This location is outdoors only. It's a little like dining at an out door food truck. Fish and chip were good.

    Fried Oyster plate - meh
    Marah H.

    The wife and I stopped by The Trolley for lunch on a Saturday and fortunately it wasn't actively raining so we were able to eat on one of the outdoor benches. I ordered the fried oysters and the wife ordered the fish and chips. Service was very friendly, which makes it difficult to have to tell you that the food was not good. The oyster breading was terrible, the mashed potatoes were undercooked, and the fish and chips weren't good according to the wifey. Their caesar salad was ok but I would not recommend either of the dishes we tried.

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    The food is great! It's conveniently located right in the heart of the Gig Harbor waterfront.

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    The best clam chowder I've ever had hands down and great fish and chips! Dont let it's casual look deceive you, definitely try it out!

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    Great food lovely people! I had the fish sandwich and very much enjoyed it. Would come back for a nice causal lunch again :)

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