Tacoma, wa

Anthony's Tacoma

Waterfront Dining at Point Defiance

Address

5910 North Waterfront Drive
Tacoma, WA 98407

Phone

(253) 752-9700

Hours

Daily 11:30am – 8pm

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm

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Reservations are recommended

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the best seafood in tacoma

Anthony’s at Point Defiance is a premier Tacoma seafood restaurant located next to the Vashon Island ferry terminal and just steps from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Known for fresh Northwest seafood, family-friendly dining, and breathtaking waterfront views, guests enjoy casual favorites featuring locally sourced fish, seasonal ingredients, and Pacific Northwest flavors. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase panoramic views of Vashon Island, Mount Rainier, and the boating activity of Puget Sound, making Anthony’s at Point Defiance one of Tacoma’s most scenic waterfront dining destinations for lunch, dinner, and special occasions.

General Manager: AnaLee Fluegel | Chef: Brandon Thompson

Menus

Appetizers

Calamari$21.00

Fried until golden brown and served with lemon aioli.

Prawn Cocktail$18.00

GFA

Small ocean prawns with our homemade cocktail sauce.

BBQ Garlic Prawns$20.00

New Orleans style with caramelized garlic, red potatoes and fresh basil.

Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Dip$28.00

Warm mix of Dungeness crab, Oregon Coast bay shrimp, artichoke served with toasted sourdough bread.

Manila Clams$26.00

Northwest clams steamed in clam nectar, with garlic, lemon, parsley and melted butter.

Pan Fried Oysters$21.00

Fresh yearling oysters from Willapa Bay fried until golden brown. Served with homemade cocktail and tartar sauce.

Cheese Curds$13.00

Served with homemade pepper jelly.

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell*

Fresh oyster selections rotate daily based on availability. Please contact the restaurant for today's offerings.

Pacific Oyster — Anthony’s Select, Discovery Bay*$4.50

Kumamoto$5.50

Totten Petites$4.50

Hama Hama$5.00

Chowder & Salads

Anthony's Clam Chowder$10.00

Our award-winning New England-style clam chowder with red potatoes and bacon.

Classic Caesar$12.00

Crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Almond Chicken Salad$26.00

Julienne chicken breast, almonds, crisp noodles and romaine with sesame dressing

Hawaiian Cobb Salad$26.00

Fresh mango, bay shrimp, avocado, tomato and bacon. Served on seasonal greens with fresh basil vinaigrette and blue cheese.

Entrees

Kalbi Chicken Bowl$23.00

Chargrilled chicken breast with sweet tamari marinade. Served over Jasmine rice with a market green salad.

Fresh Columbia River Steelhead Bowl$29.00

Chargrilled and glazed with ponzu sauce with rice and a market green salad.

Wild Alaska Halibut & Chips$34.00

Three pieces dipped in our tempura batter and server with slaw.

Wild Alaska True Cod 'n Chips$31.00

Three pieces of wild Alaska true cod lightly panko crusted. Served with slaw and French fries.

Salmon 'n Chips$30.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter

Chargrilled Hamburger*$22.00

Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion mayo.

Crispy True Cod Burger$24.00

Bering Sea true cod panko lightly crusted and served with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.

Fresh Columbia River Steelhead Burger$28.00

Chargrilled and topped with sundried tomato basil butter. Served with French Fries.

Rockfish Taco & Chowder$23.00

One rockfish taco paired with a cup of our clam chowder.

Blackened Rockfish Tacos$23.00

Blackened and served in warm flour tortillas with pineapple-mango salsa and salsa mayo. Served with chips and salsa.

Crispy True Cod Tacos$26.00

Panko crusted true cod wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with cabbage, tomatoes, and salsa mayo. Served with chips and salsa.

Crispy True Cod Taco & Chowder$26.00

One crispy cod taco paired with a cup of our clam chowder..

Crab & Shrimp Mac n' Cheese$35.00

Corkscrew pasta tossed with a creamy cheese sauce, Dungeness crabmeat and Oregon coast shrimp. Topped with golden panko crumbs.

Crab & Shrimp Fettuccine$42.00

Fresh pasta, Dungeness crab, bay shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and fresh herbs in garlic cream sauce.

Northwest Clam Linguine$28.00

Fresh Manila clams steamed with garlic butter, red chilis, tomatoes and parsley.

Smoked Salmon Fettuccine$29.00

Wild smoked salmon, fresh steelhead sautéed onions, zucchini, mushrooms, capers, dill and herbed cream sauce. Finished with grated Parmesan.

NW Top Sirloin$36.00

GFA

Grilled to your liking and served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Northwest Tenderloin Filet*$69.00

A 6 ounce, 28 day aged filet grilled with Gorgonzola truffle butter and port demi sauce. Served with potatoes.

Royal Ranch Ribeye$79.00

GFA

14 ounces and grilled to your liking and served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Atlantic Lobster Dinner$84.00

GFA

Large North Atlantic Lobster Tail roasted with butter and served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Roasted Scampi Prawns$29.00

GFA

Roasted with garlic butter and topped with fresh lemon and gremolata. Served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Alaska Weathervane Scallops$48.00

GFA

Alaska Weathervane scallops pan seared and sprinkled with gremolata.

Pan Fried Oysters$36.00

Fresh yearling oysters pan fried until golden brown.

Blackened Rockfish$27.00

GFA

Rubbed with Cajun spices, blackened and topped with pineapple- mango salsa.

Chef Specials

Our Chef Specials showcase the best seasonal seafood and ingredients. Due to the nature of fresh sourcing, menu offerings and availability may change throughout the day. Please contact the restaurant for today's offerings.

Chicken Jalapeno Soup Cup$9.00

Creamy soup with chicken and jalapeño. A Tides Tavern classic!

Chicken Jalapeno Soup Bowl$14.00

Creamy soup with chicken and jalapeño. A Tides Tavern classic!

Fresh Puget Sound Mussels$20.00

GFA

With shallots, herbs and white wine.

Wild Alaska Silver Salmon with Red Pepper Beurre Blanc$39.00

Roasted on an alder plank and finished with smoked sweet red pepper beurre blanc.

Wild Alaska Silver Salmon Chargrilled$39.00

GFA

Chargrilled and topped with sundried tomato-basil butter.

Wild Alaska Halibut with Chive Oil$49.00

GFA

Chargrilled and topped with fresh chive oil and beurre blanc.

Alaska Planked Halibut$49.00

Roasted on an alder plank and finished with smoked garlic basil beurre blanc

Dungeness Crab Cakes$59.00

All Dungeness crab! Served with ginger plum sauce, beurre blanc, rice and seasonal vegetables.

Mahi Mahi Tacos$26.00

With lime and cilantro in a warm flour tortilla with cabbage, tomatoes and salsa mayo, Served with chips and salsa.

One Mahi Taco & Chowder$26.00

One mahi mahi taco in a warm flour tortilla paired with a cup of Anthony's clam chowder.

Pan Fried Petrale Sole$29.00

Oregon Coast petrale sole, sourdough crusted and pan fried with amaretto almond butter.

Sunset Dinners

Enjoy a 3-Course Dinner Mondays-Fridays until 5:30 PM.

First Course

Cup of Chowder

New England style clam chowder with potatoes and bacon.

Caesar Salad

GFA

Crisp romaine, homemade dressing, and croutons finished with Parmesan.

House Salad

Crispy Calamari

Fried golden brown and served with lemon aioli

Second Course

Roasted Garlic Prawns$35.00

GFA

Butterflied, roasted with garlic butter and topped with fresh lemon and gremolata.

Smoked Salmon Fettuccine$35.00

Wild and kippered salmon, fresh fettuccine, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, herbs, garlic cream sauce, capers and fresh dill.

Top Sirloin*$35.00

GFA

A petite top sirloin grilled to your liking and served with roasted yellow potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Pan Fried Petrale Sole$35.00

Oregon Coast petrale sole, sourdough crusted and pan fried with amaretto almond butter. Served with rice and seasonal vegetables.

Fresh Columbia River Steelhead Duet$35.00

Grilled to your liking and served with Skagit Valley yellow potatoes.

Third Course

Burnt Cream

GFA

Our creamy, rich custard dessert with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust.

Best of Season Jar Pie

Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse

GFA

Smooth, velvety chocolate mousse combined with creamy Bailey’s Irish Cream. Topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Group Dining

waterfront private dining

Call our restaurant for large group dining availability at (253) 752-9700.

Parking + Moorage

parking

Complimentary parking adjacent to the restaurant.

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Happy Hour

We’ve got the best happy hour on the waterfront! Enjoy views and discounted food and drink in our bar!

all things crab!

Starting November 1st, it’s all things Dungeness crab here at Anthony’s! From Sunday Night All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab to our new 3 for $39 Dungeness Crab Dinners we have something sure to delight!

*3 for $39 Dungeness Crab Dinners Available Monday-Thursday only. Nov 1 – Nov 25.

$35 | 3-Course Sunset Dinners

Join us for an exceptional three course dinner celebrating the finest seafood the Pacific Northwest has to offer, all for just $35 per person.

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Join us every Sunday in November for All You Can Eat Dungeness crab!

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Feel intimidated by cooking seafood? Chef Tony breaks down the 3 most important things when cooking seafood: 1. Be sure to buy fresh, quality seafood. 2. Do not overcook your seafood. 3. Use simple recipes. Do not overpower the natural flavors of the seafood.

Our Alaska Weathervane Scallops are known for their incredible quality! They are 100% natural and the rigorous handling process preserves their natural sweetness and delicate nature! Enjoy them seared as both an appetizer or entree!

Family-run, locally loved, and picky about our fish so you don’t have to be. Book your table now 🐟

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Keep an eye out for one of our most anticipated traditions—All You Can Eat Crab dinners. These special events only happen a few times each year, and when they do, they fill up fast. Fresh crab, endless cracking, and unforgettable waterfront dining. 🦀

Anthony's Tacoma

Address

Phone

Hours

Happy Hour

the best seafood in tacoma

General Manager: AnaLee Fluegel | Chef: Brandon Thompson

Menus

Menu

Appetizers

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell*

Chowder & Salads

Entrees

Chef Specials