Guidebook for Ruston and Greater Tacoma
Food Scene
Farrelli's Pizza, Pt. Ruston
5104 Grand LoopMacaluso’s Italian Restaurant
5101 N Pearl StGreat food and drinks in the bar
Wonderful breakfast in a very comfortable atmosphere. Their hot chocolate is delicious!
28 locals recommend
Antique Sandwich Co
5102 N Pearl StWonderful breakfast in a very comfortable atmosphere. Their hot chocolate is delicious!
Jewel Box Cafe
321 NE Thornton PlTry the hot bubble tea!
Northern Fish Co
2201 Ruston WayBest walk-up chowder around!
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229 St Helens AvePomodoro Italian Restaurant & Bar
3819 N 26th StEast & West Proctor
2514 North Proctor StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Coles Bar & Grill
5811 N 51st StFriday night Clam Chowder! Sports bar that serves great beer
Macaluso’s Italian Restaurant
5101 N Pearl StMcMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayPeaks and Pints Craft Beer Store, Taproom & Eatery
3816 N 26th StShopping
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StWonderful selection with a large ready-to-eat section.
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StWonderful grocery store with fresh produce and Burrito Bar!
Parks & Nature
Featuring miles of paved and dirt paths, this park is a great place to enjoy nature. We had Orca and Humpback whale sightings this fall at the beach and overlooks!
118 locals recommend
Point Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl StreetFeaturing miles of paved and dirt paths, this park is a great place to enjoy nature. We had Orca and Humpback whale sightings this fall at the beach and overlooks!
Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadA great spot for a picnic or just to watch the tide come in
Sightseeing
Include this in any walk of downtown Tacoma. Iconic Chihuly Glass art on display - for free! A great view of Tacoma.
Bridge of Glass
Include this in any walk of downtown Tacoma. Iconic Chihuly Glass art on display - for free! A great view of Tacoma.
Entertainment & Activities
So much fun! Good for families until 9pm, then it turns in to a 21 and over place. Team up to play space invaders, win at frogger or Pac Man, shred it up on Guitar Hero....
49 locals recommend
Dorky's Arcade
754 Pacific AveSo much fun! Good for families until 9pm, then it turns in to a 21 and over place. Team up to play space invaders, win at frogger or Pac Man, shred it up on Guitar Hero....
Great family run theater in fun neighborhood, perfect for a date night with so many good restaurants nearby!
24 locals recommend
Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor StGreat family run theater in fun neighborhood, perfect for a date night with so many good restaurants nearby!
Art House movie theater, in a nice spot downtown. Award winning movies off the blockbuster path.
64 locals recommend
The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett AveArt House movie theater, in a nice spot downtown. Award winning movies off the blockbuster path.
Blockbuster movie theater with 100% lounge seating. Be careful not to fall asleep!
49 locals recommend
Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StBlockbuster movie theater with 100% lounge seating. Be careful not to fall asleep!
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StEssentials
Great food, reasonable prices, open 24 hours. Specialty wine, cheese and beer as well as the basics.
18 locals recommend
Tacoma Boys
5602 6th AveGreat food, reasonable prices, open 24 hours. Specialty wine, cheese and beer as well as the basics.