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Katie Downs

3211 Ruston Wa, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 756-0771
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Ranked #49 of 412 restaurants in Tacoma
Dining options: Late Night
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Tacoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

I went out to lunch the other day. It was actually a business meeting with a long known associate in the IT community, and I must say it was a great experience. The sandwich I had was very good the beer was cold and flavorful and the service was prompt and friendly. Kudos to Katie Downs for making my lunch... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013 via mobile

Terrible food! Terrible service! Terrible attitude! Three of us ordered the fish and chips...all 3 had overcooked batter outside...but not cooked inside. When we told the staff...their response was...oh yes...our batter is like that! One person in our party ordered an individual pizza...had to ask 3 times where it was since we had been there over an hour...she finally said... More

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Puyallup, Washington
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Sat outside on the deck. Nothing like a view of Commencement Bay on a beautiful day. We’re not that big on this place since you need to order your food & pay upon entrance. They bring your food and drinks & additional drinks as ordered. If you sit inside many of the tables are set up like a school cafeteria.... More

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Tacoma, Washington
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The food quality has gone downhill over the years. The staff at the front counter acts like you are interrupting them. My last visit I was never greeted but they made darn sure I was over 21 and asked for my ID. I have no problem with showing my ID but they were not friendly and were annoyed with my... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Enjoy a cheap Happy Hour drink w fabulous view. Eat somewhere else. Pizza boring. Fish tacos flat. Salads out of a bag. Fries overdone. Service is cheerful but confused.

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Sumner, Washington
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

were a group of 6 on a Sat night about a 30min for very nice window table. all orders are done at the bar, service is quick. Your food is brought to you by a server, nice hepful staff. 4 in our party had fish & chips looked very good, 1 comented good but blan slaw. Small pizza was great.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

We took out of town guest for halibut and chips. They loved Katie Downs. Not only location and view but the food and the casual atmosphere. There were 5 of us and we all ordered halibut & chips, cod & chips or shrimp & chips. Even though we all had fried food, it was not greasy. The pizza is also... More

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Awesome casual place with gorgeous views, right on the water and the pizza is awesome!! Even if you go on a cloudy day you can see for miles and miles out of the bay.

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silverdale,wa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

We were here earlier in the year and,yes the pizza is expensive,but they can affford to charge it as it is still the best pizza in the PNW.The fish and chips,the steamers and the curly fries,ask for them with little seasoning, are all awesome.They could use a little better beer selection with more NW beers.Even when I worked there 20... More

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Puyallup, Washington, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

Went to Katie Downs for a business lunch the other day and was pleasantly surprised. While I have always heard great things I hadn't managed to make it down to the restaurant itself. It is definately a bar with a casual atmosphere but without an overtly bar type feel. That may be confusing but let's say most bars you couldn't... More

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