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Puyalapabs Café: Exquisite Northwest Flavors Await - Puyalapabs Café, Tacoma, WA

Puyalapabs Café

4.4
4.4
168 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2920 E R St, Tacoma, WA 98404-4934

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Puyalapabs Café offers a beautifully intimate Northwest setting featuring steaks, seafood, Asian cuisine, and other regional favorites. 21+ only.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 168 people are saying

Puyalapabs Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tacoma

    Great for brunch

  • Tacoma

    Good for groups

  • Tacoma

    Healthy

  • Tacoma

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Puyalapabs Café offers a diverse menu ranging from "delicious and warm" meals to "great value breakfast" options. Although service can be inconsistent, with some diners noting delays, others praise "great service" and "friendly staff." Its "Chinese dinner special" and variety of dishes appeal to many, making it a popular choice for diverse tastes.

168 Reviews
  1. Doreen

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prompted, friendly, service was very exceptional. The food was fresh, plentiful, with no complaints. They did not disappoint. Will definitely return.

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  2. Jane

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and delicious. I will come back and enjoy again

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  3. Jane

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress is very nice , good service, I enjoyed in a quiet corner and eat my dinner

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  4. Gary VIP

    Seattle27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our favorite server no longer works here, but we did have a very nice waitress who did her best to keep us happy! It did take a little longer than usual to get our meal, but, the food was great as usual

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  5. Sharon

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were friendly and courteous. However, the food can use some adjusting. I ordered The fish and chips. French fries were ok but the fish was raw on the inside, the batter was too thick and was the only thing extra crispy...I asked the FISH be well done not the batter. It was disappointing I sent it back. The salad was really good but my appetite was unsatisfied. The purpose of our reservation was to bring my husband to celebrate his 70th Birthday. He wasn't impressed. I'll likely chose a different place if we ever return.

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  6. Lori

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great! Our server Louis was fantastic!

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  7. Jimbo

    Seattle3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We asked for a drink last and the waitress laughed at us. So we asked for a few types of drinks and they didn’t make mojitos. They didn’t have a white wine. They didn’t have martinis. Okay, can you just PLEASE tell us what we can have? What an odd thing. Then the power went out. Then the food was mid. Then the dude next to us started watching TV on his phone at full volume. At least my wife won some money at slots so the meal was free. 😂

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  8. Darin VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server didn't listen or care about my order or giving good service. My order came with half of what I ordered. I ordered a shrimp cocktail 17$. A few shrimp thrown in glass with not plate under it to put the shrimp shells. There was lipstick on the glass. The server never brought the iced tear or clam chowder I ordered. Never refilled my water glass. The server gave me alot of attitude. She gave the couple at the next talk even more attitude and grief. The server was hostile and rude. Acted very put out to serve customers She poor represents EQC. I have not eaten here is a year because of similar bad service. The server should be fired.

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  9. Jen

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had prime rib dinner. It resembled bubble gum. Cold Potatoes. Dirty dinnerware. Waitress delivered food and didn't come back until she gave bill.

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  10. Annthea

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and warm, the server was extremely nice. She made sure our water was full and asked if we wanted more coffee. Highly recommend

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Puyalapabs Café is rated 4.4 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Puyalapabs Café

2920 E R St, Tacoma, WA 98404-4934

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tacoma
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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