Harbor Lights - Tacoma
Harbor Lights
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Welcome to Harbor Lights, a beloved Tacoma institution with over 50 years of history. Nestled on the shores of Commencement Bay, Harbor Lights offers a warm, rustic atmosphere paired with scenic waterfront views that capture the essence of the Northwest dining experience.
Founded by Anton Barcott, an immigrant from Yugoslavia, Harbor Lights opened its doors on January 26, 1959, amid the bustling lumber mills and shipyards. Since then, it has become renowned for generous portions of fresh seafood, including the famous two-pound bucket of steamed clams.
Today, as part of the Anthony's family since 2000, Harbor Lights continues to welcome guests seeking hearty, flavorful meals in a charming and authentic setting. Whether you're a longtime local or visiting for the first time, Harbor Lights promises a memorable dining experience rooted in tradition and community.
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Oysters were overdone; dinner plates were sparse, considering the price. We were very disappointed and will take a break before we return.
Our favorite place for birthdays! We enjoy the view and our food was delicious.
Great seaside table with views and bubbly atmosphere. Food was prepared as ordered. Great bread and salad. Main course salmon just right. Excellent vodka martini. Katrina waitress was outstanding! A little loud at times. Not a place for a quiet reserved table but very satisfying. Will return for great food!
Best fish and chips I have ever had. Our waiter was excellent. I love this place have been coming for years and never disappoints!
Interesting choices on the way food was prepared and presented. Steak and scallops with broccolini, with croutons thrown on the plate? Scallops just tossed on top of the mashed potatoes that had been sitting on the plate under the heat lamp way to long. Steak was well seasoned and properly cooked. Shrimp Louie salad that was just a wedge of iceberg lettuce with the toppings scattered around. Good amount of bay Shrimp, but different way of plating that made it difficult to eat. The bay Shrimp cocktail was very generous with the shrimp but sitting in a bed of thousand island dressing? Cocktail sauce on the side was good, but most the shrimp was drowning in the 1000 island so made it tough to get just shrimp. Service was excellent, pleasant and not intrusive. Restaurant was clean and well maintained. We've dined at many other restaurants in the Anthony's family and just felt like this didn't live up to their usual standards.
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