Steak Houses

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Where to find a steak in the South Sound
by Jake and Jason de Paul
Jan 18, 2007

Lakewood

Goodfellas Steakhouse

Tacoma

Asado — Sixth Avenue
El Gaucho — Downtown
Pacific Grill — Downtown

ASADO

Argentine-inspired steaks, seafood and pasta surrounded by sunset colors, open kitchen and toasty fireplace. Full bar but head for the impressive wine list. One of Tacoma’s best restaurants. 2810 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7770.

LINK: Full review

LINK: Asdado burger

EL GAUCHO

At El Gaucho the steaks are awesome; the service is gracious; the wine list is impressive; the sides are stellar; the baby grand in the corner fills the room with “Girl From Ipanema”; cozy couples enjoy romantic candlelit dinners; red maple walls glow from the low lighting — a dream. El Gaucho feels like a swank 1940s New York nightclub. The prices are up there, but you get what you pay for: the best steaks in town. 2119 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, 253.272.1510.

GOODFELLAS STEAKHOUSE

Doing a take on old-time mobster bars and swank Hollywood restaurants where you had to know or bribe the maitre d’ to get a table, Goodfellas Steakhouse located inside Great American Casino features intimate booths that seat two — perfect for secret meetings. The New York cut that cut like butter. The seasoning on the steak, as well as the accompanying vegetables, was sensational. Start with the unique grilled Caesar salad. 10117 S. Tacoma Way, Lakewood, (253) 396-1700.

PACIFIC GRILL

1502 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.627.3535
Web site

When you’re in the mood to dine with distinction, there’s no better place than the Pacific Grill. It leans toward the expensive side, but the experience is worth it during those moments when kitchen, floor and wine staff hit on all cylinders together. Steaks, chops and seafood rule. Creative gourmet treats such as meat candy and stuffed tater tots bump their happy hour to new levels. Stellar wine list.

Reviewed in Weekly Volcano

March 23, 2006 in print version

In the ground floor of the restored Waddell building at 15th and Pacific Avenue, Pacific Grill is a man’s place with dark wood and brick; it’s like a supper club. It’s the kind of place where I like to order my scotch neat and start with a crab cocktail.
Read full review here.

When: lunch hours — Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy Hours — Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 5-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday 9-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9-11 p.m. Dinner hours — Monday-Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-9:30 p.m.
Scene: Like a men’s club with rich woods, crisp tablecloths, wide, open bar — and snappy service.
Menu: Excellent quality of steaks, chops and fish but with nice twists with uncommon ingredients, sauces and pasta.
Drinkies: Full bar and stellar wine list.
Menu: See Web site

Link: Profile of chef/owner Gordon Naccarato