Guidebook for Gig Harbor
Food Scene
Brix has a great happy hour menu and 1/2 price wine Wednesdays. They offer creative NW fare that is seasonally and locally driven. Pairing suggestions are great and the atmosphere is fun & lively.
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Brix 25
3315 Harborview DrBrix has a great happy hour menu and 1/2 price wine Wednesdays. They offer creative NW fare that is seasonally and locally driven. Pairing suggestions are great and the atmosphere is fun & lively.
Enjoy a hand-crafted specialty coffee or glass of wine at this fun café where you can paint ceramics. Create lasting memories right in downtown Gig Harbor.
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Java & Clay Cafe
3210 Harborview DrEnjoy a hand-crafted specialty coffee or glass of wine at this fun café where you can paint ceramics. Create lasting memories right in downtown Gig Harbor.
Mexican food is popular in Gig Harbor, and this is our favorite spot. The restaurant is family-friendly and the bar has karaoke fun on Friday nights. Good food, good margaritas, reasonably-priced and awesome ownership. Try the carne asada or bacon-wrapped shrimp.
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El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
3226 Harborview DrMexican food is popular in Gig Harbor, and this is our favorite spot. The restaurant is family-friendly and the bar has karaoke fun on Friday nights. Good food, good margaritas, reasonably-priced and awesome ownership. Try the carne asada or bacon-wrapped shrimp.
Delicious scratch-made Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations which are fun. We had a great time at their pasta-making class!
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Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson StDelicious scratch-made Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations which are fun. We had a great time at their pasta-making class!
Besides our house, this is where to go for great sunsets and good food. Overlooking Henderson Bay, this restaurant has yummy calamari and delicious garlic-herb infused oil to dip their homemade bread in.
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Massimo Italian Bar & Grill
13802 Purdy DrBesides our house, this is where to go for great sunsets and good food. Overlooking Henderson Bay, this restaurant has yummy calamari and delicious garlic-herb infused oil to dip their homemade bread in.
Our favorite place for happy hour, with iconic views of the harbor and Mount Rainier. The ahi nachos are delicious!
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Anthony's at Gig Harbor
8827 N Harborview DrOur favorite place for happy hour, with iconic views of the harbor and Mount Rainier. The ahi nachos are delicious!
This is a great locally-owned coffee shop/café that has delicious homemade food and has live music on Friday nights.
Markee Coffee
5275 Olympic DrThis is a great locally-owned coffee shop/café that has delicious homemade food and has live music on Friday nights.
Chef Fuller makes amazing crabcakes and clam chowder. The atmosphere is refined and sophisticated.
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Green.House Restaurant
4793 Point Fosdick DrChef Fuller makes amazing crabcakes and clam chowder. The atmosphere is refined and sophisticated.
This is a fun place to gather with friends and enjoy a wide variety of wine and beer paired with seasonally selected food and tapas. There is usually an art exhibition to peruse and scheduled performances by renowned musicians. Enjoy picturesque views of the harbor and Mt. Rainier from the outdoor patio.
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Morso
9014 Peacock Hill AveThis is a fun place to gather with friends and enjoy a wide variety of wine and beer paired with seasonally selected food and tapas. There is usually an art exhibition to peruse and scheduled performances by renowned musicians. Enjoy picturesque views of the harbor and Mt. Rainier from the outdoor patio.
I don't even like cake normally, but the strawberry whipped cream cake and the coconut cake are amazing! In fact, everything here is made from scratch and delicious. Freshly baked bread & focaccia, muffins, cookies, biscotti and Italian style coffee. Sandwiches come with pesto pasta salad. This is a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch after a walk in the harbor.
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Susanne's Bakery & Deli
3411 Harborview DrI don't even like cake normally, but the strawberry whipped cream cake and the coconut cake are amazing! In fact, everything here is made from scratch and delicious. Freshly baked bread & focaccia, muffins, cookies, biscotti and Italian style coffee. Sandwiches come with pesto pasta salad. This is a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch after a walk in the harbor.
I can never decide what to order when we stop in for brunch. I am never disappointed. Local owners have inventive and intriguing options for every palate. Our kids love the pancakes. The deck is over the water on pilings and is dog-friendly in the summer.
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NetShed No. 9
3313 Harborview DrI can never decide what to order when we stop in for brunch. I am never disappointed. Local owners have inventive and intriguing options for every palate. Our kids love the pancakes. The deck is over the water on pilings and is dog-friendly in the summer.
Hibachi-style Japanese restaurant with a fun celebratory atmosphere and great sushi in downtown Gig Harbor. Try some sake!
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Mizu Japanese Steak House
3116 Judson StHibachi-style Japanese restaurant with a fun celebratory atmosphere and great sushi in downtown Gig Harbor. Try some sake!
Drinks & Nightlife
This homegrown brewery is a laid-back place to grab a delicious brew and engage in conversation. It is kid-friendly, and you can bring your own food.
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7 Seas Brewing
2905 Harborview DrThis homegrown brewery is a laid-back place to grab a delicious brew and engage in conversation. It is kid-friendly, and you can bring your own food.
Truly an iconic place to meet friends and enjoy the ambiance of our small town. The deck is always busy on a sunny day, and it is a destination for boaters. They have delicious bloody marys and brunch, and the steak salad is one of my favorites. The clam chowder and fish and chips are great too. Local beef in the burgers and pretty awesome pizzas.
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Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrTruly an iconic place to meet friends and enjoy the ambiance of our small town. The deck is always busy on a sunny day, and it is a destination for boaters. They have delicious bloody marys and brunch, and the steak salad is one of my favorites. The clam chowder and fish and chips are great too. Local beef in the burgers and pretty awesome pizzas.
A superb Acapulco Margarita and tasty, flavorful food. This place is bustling at happy hour, for good reason. I am a fan of the bacon-wrapped jalepenos!
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Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Catering
4628 Point Fosdick DrA superb Acapulco Margarita and tasty, flavorful food. This place is bustling at happy hour, for good reason. I am a fan of the bacon-wrapped jalepenos!
Sightseeing
Gig Harbor has roots as a small fishing village. There is a lot to be learned from visiting this fun museum.
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Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview DrGig Harbor has roots as a small fishing village. There is a lot to be learned from visiting this fun museum.
From the top of the staircase, you will have the picture postcard view of Gig Harbor Bay, Mount Rainier and the marinas and boating activity that take place here.
Finholm View Climb
8826 N Harborview DrFrom the top of the staircase, you will have the picture postcard view of Gig Harbor Bay, Mount Rainier and the marinas and boating activity that take place here.
Parks & Nature
This is one of our favorite urban hikes and is just minutes from our house. There are miles of forested trails that are easy to get lost in. Don't worry -- there are plenty of maps at trailheads to help you find your way out.
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McCormick Forest Park
10301 Bujacich RdThis is one of our favorite urban hikes and is just minutes from our house. There are miles of forested trails that are easy to get lost in. Don't worry -- there are plenty of maps at trailheads to help you find your way out.
This park offers wooded trails around the developed areas, including an inclusive playground, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer fields. There is also an amphitheater and community garden. Many festivities throughout the year are hosted here.
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Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NWThis park offers wooded trails around the developed areas, including an inclusive playground, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer fields. There is also an amphitheater and community garden. Many festivities throughout the year are hosted here.
It is never too crowded at Kopachuck, where you will find well-maintained trails down to the western-facing rocky beach that looks out to Cutts Island, or Deadman's Island as the locals call it. Don't forget your park pass!
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Kopachuck State Park
10712 56th St NWIt is never too crowded at Kopachuck, where you will find well-maintained trails down to the western-facing rocky beach that looks out to Cutts Island, or Deadman's Island as the locals call it. Don't forget your park pass!
Local fisherman are often seen casting from this easily-accessible beach. There are great views of the Tacoma Narrows bridges and makes a great spot for photography.
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Tacoma Narrows Park
1502 Lucille Pkwy NWLocal fisherman are often seen casting from this easily-accessible beach. There are great views of the Tacoma Narrows bridges and makes a great spot for photography.
Miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Watch out for bears!
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Banner Forest Heritage Park
6451 Banner Rd SEMiles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Watch out for bears!
This pedestrian-only paved pathway runs from the south to north end of Gig Harbor, connecting several different neighborhoods, and is great for biking, running and roller blading.
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Cushman Trail
Cushman TrailThis pedestrian-only paved pathway runs from the south to north end of Gig Harbor, connecting several different neighborhoods, and is great for biking, running and roller blading.
Shopping
This mid-century modern shop is full of retro-inspired home decor and unique gifts. Local artist, Nikki Brook, runs the shop and has paint and sip classes every Saturday night.
MOOD STUDIO
3413 56th StThis mid-century modern shop is full of retro-inspired home decor and unique gifts. Local artist, Nikki Brook, runs the shop and has paint and sip classes every Saturday night.
Locally owned, this shop has everything for the avid outdoors-person, from Patagonia gear and Smartwool socks to Yeti Coolers & Handmade flies. Check it out before you head into the Olympic National Park Wilderness!
Gig Harbor Fly Shop
3115 Harborview DrLocally owned, this shop has everything for the avid outdoors-person, from Patagonia gear and Smartwool socks to Yeti Coolers & Handmade flies. Check it out before you head into the Olympic National Park Wilderness!
You can find almost everything you need at our local Target! From toiletries to swimwear to groceries. This can be your one stop shop!
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Target
11400 51st Ave NWYou can find almost everything you need at our local Target! From toiletries to swimwear to groceries. This can be your one stop shop!
Essentials
Stock up for your weekend or week just up the hill from us at the local Costco. You never know what you might find...
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Costco Wholesale
10990 Harbor Hill DrStock up for your weekend or week just up the hill from us at the local Costco. You never know what you might find...
Fresh produce, and your standard grocery fare, including bulk foods, ice and beer and wine.
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Albertsons
11330 51st AveFresh produce, and your standard grocery fare, including bulk foods, ice and beer and wine.
Entertainment & Activities
Our region's only Hobie dealer. COme here to try out the latest and greatest in watersports.
Gig Harbor Watersports
3115 Harborview DrOur region's only Hobie dealer. COme here to try out the latest and greatest in watersports.
This playcenter is great for toddler to elementary school aged children, and a great place for rainy day fun. There is a cafe offering lunch options and hand-crafted coffees and beverages.
Discovery Village
4835 Borgen BlvdThis playcenter is great for toddler to elementary school aged children, and a great place for rainy day fun. There is a cafe offering lunch options and hand-crafted coffees and beverages.
A real gem in Tacoma, this zoo and aquarium is sure to provide a fun day for young and old alike. During the winter months, Zoolights is a festive way to take in the zoo when it is all lit up.
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גן החיות והאקווריום פוינט דיפאיינס
5400 N Pearl StA real gem in Tacoma, this zoo and aquarium is sure to provide a fun day for young and old alike. During the winter months, Zoolights is a festive way to take in the zoo when it is all lit up.
Our kids always want to go to Odyssey. Though overwhelming to the senses, it provides a plethora of arcade-style fun and games and a climbing center for younger children to enjoy.
Odyssey 1
2310 Mildred St WOur kids always want to go to Odyssey. Though overwhelming to the senses, it provides a plethora of arcade-style fun and games and a climbing center for younger children to enjoy.
This pay-as-you-will children's museum has lots of fun activities to keep kids young and old busy exploring. Water play, arts & crafts, nature exhibits -- you can't go wrong!
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מוזיאון הילדים של טקומה
1501 Pacific AveThis pay-as-you-will children's museum has lots of fun activities to keep kids young and old busy exploring. Water play, arts & crafts, nature exhibits -- you can't go wrong!
At least once a year, we try to get to Wild Waves theme park. If you don't mind crowds and lines, you will find a good variety of water slides, inner tube rides, roller coasters and amusement park rides.
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פארק נושא ומים ווילד וייבס
36201 Enchanted Pkwy SAt least once a year, we try to get to Wild Waves theme park. If you don't mind crowds and lines, you will find a good variety of water slides, inner tube rides, roller coasters and amusement park rides.
This state of the art theater has leather reclining chairs in all the theaters. Be sure to buy your tickets online before you go because they often sell out!
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Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ Theatre
4649 Point Fosdick DrThis state of the art theater has leather reclining chairs in all the theaters. Be sure to buy your tickets online before you go because they often sell out!
There is a great paved walking path along the Ruston Way waterfront. There are several restaurants along the way, and a movie theater. There is a spray park to beat the heat, as well as 4 wheel bikes for rent for a fun family outing.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayThere is a great paved walking path along the Ruston Way waterfront. There are several restaurants along the way, and a movie theater. There is a spray park to beat the heat, as well as 4 wheel bikes for rent for a fun family outing.