Gino’s at the Point

Holy smokes, this place is amazing! We were in the area on vacation from the East Coast, and were looking for a special meal for our 36th anniversary. From the moment we walked in we were under a culinary spell - everything was stupendous, from appetizer to dessert. (The burrata disappeared so quickly I didn't get a photo.) My husband had the risotto, and the sauce was incredibly unctuous and flavorful. My twin filets were perfectly medium rare, and the Brussels sprouts were heavenly. I had Affogato for dessert, creamy double vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso, such a perfect end to a delightful meal. Our server was attentive, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. I absolutely would put this restaurant into my regular rotation if I lived closer!

Originally we were seated upstairs there was quite a few other people up there with children and it was really loud. We asked to be seated downstairs they were happy to oblige us. The hostess and waitress were fantastic. The food was excellent. My wife really enjoyed the scallops and crab ravioli. Their wicked sauce (ragu) was outstanding. We ordered it mild and it came out with just the right amount of heat for both us. You can't go wrong with the twin tenderloin. The red velvet cake and chocolate tart were outstanding. I highly recommend the espresso martini for a dessert drink.

Food was good, I wouldn’t say top notch Italian. Both mine and my wife’s meals were definitely over salted and we felt extremely bloated and the portions weren’t that huge I’d say. Chocolate cake dessert was tasty and very saturated with coco. I’d say the location has a nice chill vibe and a great atmosphere and good cocktails. That’s what stood out the most.

- Views are amazing! - The music selection was fantastic! - The atmosphere of the restaurant is intimate! - And most importantly, the food was absolutely phenomenal! Thanks Gino for the amazing experience!

We had the Wicked Prawns for our appetizer. My wife ordered the Sea Sass and I had the Pescatora and we shared a Creme Brulee for desert. Hands down one of the best meals we've had in a very long time. The staff was wonderful. The atmosphere is amazing. Would highly recommend to any one. We will absolutely come back.

What a gem! We celebrated my husband’s birthday at Gino’s at the point and had an amazing dinner. The friendly staff made us feel welcomed and right at home. The menu consists of Italian and Peruvian cuisines with a PNW twist that is exceptional. The Peruvian ceviche is a must and their cocktails are excellent. My husband had the salmon special and I got the scallops with crab-stuffed ravioli, both of which were delicious. We will definitely return with friends and family in the future!

We had a perfect dining experience. The food was outstanding! Our server was friendly and efficient. Our meal came out quickly and all cooked perfectly. The tiramisu was amazing! The cocktails, beautiful and delicious! Great atmosphere too! We could not have asked for more. Thank you Ginos, for giving us a nice restaurant with delicious food where we can be proud to bring guests!

Wonderful place! The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming — you can really feel that they care about their guests. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, and the view of the bay from the windows was stunning, especially in the evening. We truly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come back again!

I'm so in love with this restaurant. I've been three times now in the last three years, and it's always a 10/10 experience across the board. Most importantly, the food & service is impeccable and consistent each time! My partner and I visited last week and thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas like atmosphere and food. As a vegetarian, I ordered the Bucatini Al Burro which was divine & flavorful. My partner had the pescatora seafood dish which he loved. We finished our time there with an affogato & espresso drinks. Please visit this restaurant you will not be disappointed!

First off WOW. This place has exceeded so much of my expectations and the service goes above and beyond. We made reservations and the hostess let us choose where we would like to sit (great start already) and then we sat down and our water was filled already for us like ok even more wow! Our waitress was so sweet I'm not good at names but she was amazing, we had asked her for recommendations since we've never been here before and pretty much went with what she has said. They were all very attentive especially when we had accidentally dropped our silverware! Long story short we came here to celebrate our anniversary to which they do a free complimentary wine and it was delicious! Food was amazing, I noticed for my Alfredo pasta it must've been hand made since the cut of the noodle isn't the usual ones you would see, I've never had salmon alfredo pasta so that is now something I will crave in the future. I'll say the bread was delicious it was warm and stayed warm until we pretty much devoured it, lol. The drinks were amazing in the Amor you can really taste that smoky flavor on the mezcal and in Sophia that's such a fruity and fresh drink, if I had a bottomless stomach I would order more food. The ambiance was super cozy and I never noticed this but it is family owned which I very much love and will always give a lot of support for.

We celebrated our anniversary dinner here last month. This restaurant is right next to the beach /waterfront, which shares a parking lot with the beach goers. Unfortunately, we did not know this so finding parking was a bit of a headache. The staff was very kind when I called them explaining we are running late since we couldn't find parking. Once inside we were promptly seated at our table. The inside is small, romantic and has some views of the water. The food we ordered was delicious. Although it was a busy weekend evening the food came out quickly. The drinks and desserts were also very tasty. I would recommend this place just be mindful of the parking!

Food was good but the service was horrendous. We got sat 20-40 minutes past our reservation and it was not busy. The waitress acted annoyed the entire time, didn't ask to get us a second round of drinks and barely checked on us. There were fruit flies every where and even the table next to us were clapping to try to kill the bugs. Parking is annoying too.

We made reservations for 6pm but got there earlier for happy hour. Parking was easy. We had two drinks at the bar then moved to our table (great water view). My wife chose this place for my birthday dinner. Don't expect anything special after being asked what you're celebrating. I got a candle I couldn't blow out and a happy birthday only after we ordered dessert. I'm not sure there would have been any sort of celebration had we not purchased dessert. Felt strange. Outside of that underwhelming and honestly unnecessary exchange we enjoyed the experience. We ordered a second cocktail, Avacado Relleno (a special), salmon Alfredo, and bone in T-bone steak. Definitely hats off to the chef. We enjoyed every bite of our entrees. Our server, Bella, was super sweet and was the only one working but did not miss a beat. To circle back dessert was not tasty and I should have passed on it. It's probably was the only thing I didn't enjoy. My wife had hers to-go and didn't enjoy it either. Could just be preference of texture and flavors. My butter cake seemed more like a biscuit and was bitter. Overall I'd come again for the dinner menu and specials. The ambiance is also really romantic.

We love this place! Staff, food, drinks, service and food are all Fantastic! We just went for our anniversary dinner and they do a great job of making any special event feel special. Highly recommend a happy hour visit or full dinner and drinks experience.

This restaurant has excellent food and amazing service! I really love how intimate it is inside, but also appreciate that they have outdoor seating as well. I wish I had more pictures to provide, but I am too busy stuffing my face! We always start with the wicked prawns! Huge prawns served with a flavorful and slightly spicy tomato sauce and bread. This last time around, I got the ribeye (again) and my husband got the twin tenderloin. Now I am a ribeye girl through and through, but these filets.... WOW! I kept saying how I have never had a filet with such amazing flavor and texture! I get my ribeye rare and he got his medium rare. Excellent cook on both steaks. We let our waitress know that these meals were better than what we've had at some of our favorite steak houses! In all, I am never disappointed and will always come back to Gino's!

First timer! I came here for my birthday & it definitely did not disappoint. Loved how cozy it felt inside. We had reservations, so not quite sure how long the wait would be without it. Food was so so good as so were the cocktails! Ohh they also had a sparkler lit up for me! Guessing it's their birthday surprise for guests, lovely touch! Plenty of parking as well! Will definitely be back!

Last night we had the pleasure of having dinner for a birthday party for 40 people. When we arrived they were ready for us, seated us all and started taking drink orders while we ordered and waited for dinner. There was a limited menu because or our large number. When our meals arrived they were perfect and beautifully presented. The servers couldn't have done a better job. They were attentive to our requests and made the entire evening a true pleasure. All of the meals came out at the same time hot and done to perfection. We would highly recommend this wonderful dining spot!

We've been down in this area quite a few times as locals to enjoy the beach, but never found the time to stop by at Gino's. It's the only restaurant down there so we figured it must be good to serve as a stand alone. Ambience is great, beautiful music and decent seating ( both in and outside ) They sat us right away, and though it took them a while to address our table, we figured it was due to the steady stream of walkins on a Sunday. Service was so-so the rest of the time, and we had light fleeting conversation with our waitress. We were not introduced, so there was not any expectation surrounding remembrance. We went with the ceviche for our starter, it was an interesting deconstructed twist on the halibut focused dish. Though fresh, the portions were disproportionately large compared to the serving of halibut itself, and without a direct reference to the idea, it's seemed to lose focus. Though a seasonal, I don't think we would order again. I ordered the scallops, though my husband and I traded dishes part way through to see a difference in palette. I was a bit more disappointed with this, as the scallops were quite chewy, overcooked, but the lobster ravioli was a great save, and had great balance. Overall, though we enjoyed the space, I would much prefer spending the same nearby at PortoVino (200+)

Terrible service. Waited 15 minutes to get our order taken when there was only one other table in the restaurant. They served risotto that was soup. WAAAAY overpriced. Would not recommend.

Cute restaurant on the water, definitely make a reservation here. For drinks, i ordered a sauvignon blanc, guys ordered 2 whiskey sours, looked and tasted yummy. They had nice and soft bread to dip in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Yummy! We took our time ordering, for a starter we ordered the shrimo in their Wicked sauce, ohhhh heaven, that was soooo tasty. Oh my. Delicious!! All 3 of us ordered the same meal. Definitely come back. You have to try this place.

1. Definitely make a reservation. We were hoping for walk ins, but honestly it took about the same time as a reservation. Don't take the risk tho! They are very busy (as they should be) 2. We got the smoked salmon Alfredo, lobster bisque, and tortellini with the Bonzana cab. Yes yes yes. I am now obsessed with the idea of a smoked salmon Alfredo and if I learn how to make it anything like this place it will be because of this menu item. 3. Parking is available and plenty. 4. Service may be slow but the servers are busting and serving so please show some patience. Wonderful service when you let them do their thing. 5. A cute place I'd love to be a regular at. I can imagine it's even prettier during the summer with their large windows and placement right next to the water I'd come back here again and again!

Got the bolognese pasta, and had the pumpkin martini. The pasta was very gamey tasting and drink was so bitter. This is my second time coming here and the first time my drink was not great and pasta not good. I tried to give it another chance but disappointed me again. a nice location and ambience, I wish the food was good.

Love this local spot! My partner and I have yet to have a bad meal here. We start every time with the Gino's Gimlet. It's incredible! For food, you can't really go wrong. The standouts are the steak and pastas. We have never had a problem with service. Our servers have been very friendly. Can't wait to come back!

Hands down one of the best Italian spots in the PNW food was amazing, service was quick and great. It felt like you were eating in someone's home with a view of the Puget sound. Wish I could've left a bigger tip, but I'll be back next time!!

The location is second to none. The atmosphere is nice. Friendly servers. Food excellent but over priced in my opinion and with the wine list as well we had 2 entrees no apps or salads or dessert. Wine by the glass starts at 14.00. Bottles of vino at 56.00 plus. Our tab with a generous tip 222.00. Food was good, but not spectacular. Your paying big bucks for the location. FYI they have a cancellation fee if you don't cancel 24 hours in advance. Ok for one time, would not return based on cost.

Cozy but upscale and very tasty. Matter of fact it was the best bread I've had in some time and the service was as warm as the bread.

Everything was amazing! Thank you for the invite Aunt Juanita and Uncle Paul! Happy anniversary! Wish you were there too! Yummy! First time I ever had an espresso martini, and that was just as amazing as the food!

Loved the atmosphere, right on the Sound. The Pear Ravioli was gorgeous. Service was great!

Food is always amazing and cozy atmosphere!! Plus a beautiful view of dash point beach!

So I have been here three times. The first two times were fantastic; the food was awesome and the service great. Tonight though was much different. I cut into my bone in ribeye and, instead of the usual medium rare (which I ordered), it was well done. I sent it back. Shortly after, the chef came out and showed me where he had cut into it and it was medium rare. I explained I cut into the middle and found it well done. He explained that not all of the steak will be medium rare. Rather than argue, I accepted the steak. About one third of the steak, mostly near the bone was medium rare, two thirds well done. Not cool. Definitely more well done than the one small section that was actually how it was supposed to be. I would go back if it weren't for the chef coming out to argue over a poorly cooked steak. Can't see myself returning after this.

This one of my favorite restaurants if you are in Federal Way. Located right on beautiful Dash Point Beach, this family owned restaurant has only been open for a few short years now, but they do not disappoint! Great staff, incredible food! Don't waste your time with The Cliffhouse, which isn't too far south of this place, or the Redondo Salty's location (who can't seem to decide if they will ever re-open) just north. Gino's at Dash Point is a local fine dining gem!

Went there for Mothers Day 2025, did see that they had a special Mothers Day menu link on their website but menu did not contain prices. I assumed they would offer regular menu items which they did not. I guess I should have called and inquired. Regular menu had entree's priced $25.00 to $40.00 however special Mothers Day menu only had a handful of entrees starting at $40.00, most were over $50.00 to $72.00 with a steak at $95.00. I will say food was very good and nice view of the waterfront from the dining areas. ,

Excellent bread, olive oil & balsamic...European feel...service superb... can be a little noisy... loved the soupy risotto with seafood

Ginos at the Point is my favorite little go to for a romantic dinner or appetizers the service and menu are fantastic. And the family-owned establishment has a very welcoming vibe and a has a wonderful ambience! Owner and chef Gino and his daughters do a fabulous job, and their craft cocktails are yummy! Juanita Jeffreys

The food was unremarkable. The risotto was soupy. ( chefs interpretation of risotto). Service was okay they tried.

Came here on a Thursday evening and was not disappointed! Complimentary bread which we loved so much, we ordered another batch (not free) to eat with our pasta. The smoke salmon was very good! Not too heavy but was very creamy. My friend enjoyed the Diablo which included a flavorful sausage that paired well with the sauce. Drinks were also great and paired well with the food. Our serve was friendly and helped us picked great dishes since it was our first time. Make sure to hear what specials they have! We were seated quickly and there is an option to sit inside or outside. Views are amazing and truly right next door to dash point view. We parked in the park which is right next to the restaurant.

Found this little gem of a place while exploring the waterfront near Federal Way. The view of the sunset over the water was so beautiful. The staff was friendly and gracious. A perfect compliment to the food. Had the baked brie and ahi tartare. Perfect summer evening.

I've been going back on forth on whether to rate this 3 or 4 stars due to reservations issues. I'm going to lean towards 4, but this is one of those times that a half star rating would be nice. I live out of state, and the first time I tried to make a reservation, I left a voicemail at the address listed on the website. I never received a phone call back, which highly irritated me. This was a place where the birthday gal wanted to go, so I tried one more time using OpenTable (which was not a method listed on their site), which was successful. When we got there, the hostesses both seemed distracted and took a while to seat us. We were able to sit outside, which is nice during the clear Tacoma days. Right on the beachfront with a couple of guys playing music on piano. A little public drunkeness, but it added to the amusement of the evening. We ordered a few drinks, I got a spicy margarita with blood orange and chili which actually took my breath away. Rare to get it that boozy. For appetizers, we got the brie, the artichoke hearts and the calamari. The brie comes with a nice fig jam on top. Usually brie has a funky aftertaste, but this one was nice and mellow. The artichoke hearts were good as were the brussels in it, but its not something I would return for. For dinner, one of my companions ordered the scallops which she said were really good, I'll have to take her word on that. I ordered porcini sacheti, which while good, I enjoyed the sauce it was in more (which is opposite to some of the reviews here). The mushroom was overpowered by the sauce, but I enjoyed the lemon and artichoke hearts. This place is definitely a place for ambiance. I would come back to enjoy drinks on the patio, with maybe a few apps, and watch the sunset.

I really like the ambience and especially the water view. I'd be able to enjoy the view more if it's on a nice summer day, but I went here for two friends' bd celebration on a wet raining cold late evening so I didn't have a chance. Food is delicious. I had risotto di amore- good amount of seafood, but the broth is a tiny bit salty. A few of my friends had Pescatora and scallop dish and it's actually really good. Calamari and brussels sprouts is good too. Lychee martini is actually too sweet for me, but my friend had the blueberry mojito which is better. They charge bread which we thought it was a complimentary.

I was looking for a nice restaurant in Tacoma for my husband birthday and stumbled upon Gino's at the point. I made a reservation & definitely recommend doing this as they don't have a ton of tables in the restaurant. I think having few tables made the vibe much more intimate which is perfect for a special celebration! I ordered a glass of Riesling and my husband ordered a glass of red blend. One downside is they don't have every wine available to be sold by the glass, so it cuts down on your options. However I understand the reasoning behind it! The riesling was delicious and so was the red blend. We started with the clam and mussel appetizer and it was delicious. My husband ordered the surf & turf and I got the ribeye. Everything was spectacular and cooked to perfection! I highly recommend trying this place out, we'll definitely be back! They even brought out a little bowl of ice cream with a sparkler for his birthday.

Ate there on Jan 2, our third night as Dash Point residents, to check out the local spot. Party of 4 and we all liked the appetizers and food we ordered. More than liked actually - it was really fresh and tasty. Had a mix of seafood and pastas and expect to be going back regularly. The restaurant itself is close and homey and very comfortable. I am looking forward to visiting during the nice weather when we can enjoy the views. Excellent service.

Had the Bar Oysters, When they arrived I could smell the WOOF of stink from them? They were NOT from the PNW.....I know because WE have waterfront property outside of Shelton that has seafood. The service was great, so were the prawns as well.... I won't come here again.......

One of the best meals i had. Service is a little slow but i think it is part of the ambiance there. So far been here twice and had seafood pasta, scallops, tenderloin steak, grilled oysters and everything was literally the best i ever had! This is a great date night spot if you are looking for one

Amazing menus and everything was superb Calamari light and the sauce was unique The tortellini with much room artichoke in a brown butter saw was amazing Bread OMG Drinks were fantastic the Dulcevi Baileys and tequila was a perfect ending Intimate. Staff was fantastic. We were never rushed and saw Ircas during desssert Ask for a window seat . Nice little date bar

Made reservations on a Saturday evening. The restaurant is in a fantastic location, right on the water. We were sat upstairs and had a great view. The complimentary bread was delicious- the balsamic and olive oil I could do without, recommend adding roast garlic as an option. I ordered the scallops and I wish I would have tried a different entree. The crunchy kale leaves can be left out, they only add some color to the dish. I felt the dish was just one note- scallops were delicious themselves but the flavors just didn't do anything for me. My husband had the smoked salmon pasta- he loved it. We will be back.

Knowing Mother's Day would be busy no matter where I went, I decided to surprise my love to a nice dinner the night before. Last minute decision, I called and thankfully they had a table available at 8. Been here many times before and we always receive the best service. Friendly smiles, beautiful view of the Puget Sound and delicious food. Ordered the Scallops and I was a little disappointed when I was receiving weird looks from licking the plate. Crab filled ravioli and the creamy artichoke leak sauce were delicious. Portion was perfect but wished there was more for a nice brunch at home the next day.

Food was great service fantastic. Ambience was good. I had the risotto, great flavor 9 outta 10. My shmootzie had the ribeye taters and Brussels. Ooont a wedge salad with blue cheese. She said it was the best blue cheese dressing ever. She said the steak was cooked to perfection. The risotto would have scored better but there were baby octopi's and they tasted great but they give me the icks. Not their fault should've said hold the icky bastages. Good times.

We made reservations for 5:45pm on a Friday and had no problem being seated right away when we arrived. Our server quickly brought waters and gave us a few minutes to look over the menus. She returned a few minutes later and kindly took our drink and appetizer orders. I ordered the lychee martini and the oysters to start. The oysters were the best I've ever had and the martini was ok. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees, I had the Pescatora and my friend had the Scallops. The ambiance was nice and quiet without being too quiet. I will definitely be bringing my wife the next time I swing by.

This is an update to a previous review, Guisseppe made our pizza tonight and it was great. 180 degrees from the last time we ordered everyone was happy and makes us want to go back!

My wife and I celebrated our 31st anniversary at Gino's at the Point and it was our first time eating there. We have been to several other upscale restaurants in the greater Tacoma area but never made it to Gino's for no particular reason. Well, I am sorry we haven't been there sooner because it was fabulous. I had the yellow fin Tuna, a wedge salad and the key lime pie and everything was excellent. My wife had the fish and chips. The fish was light, crunchy and not greasy and the fries were some of the best I have ever had and I worked at Frisko Freeze back in the early 90's. The atmosphere was intimate and since it is located on the water, the views were great too. I will definitely be returning again and again and again.

Arrived at about 430pm and asked for a table for 3, girl up front smiled and pulled out the menus and asked us to follow her. When we got to the table she turned and said, and I qoute, "We will need this table in an hour." Her tone was flat and off-putting. I personally thought, what a rude thing to say, but it was my son's birthday so we stayed. Upon opening the menu it was not the high prices that shocked me, but the dirty food stained menus. I'm sure this is a health code flag. If the employees didn't turn tou off of the place the dirty menues would.Then the whole time we were there, there was an annoying slaming sound. I was told it was a kitchen door or something.Upon ordering I had asked for ice tea, and sugar. Another girl brought me the tea, when I inquired about the sugar she made a face and told me my tea was unsweetened and then when I asked for sugar she made a noise and left. When she returned she had brought me only 2 packets. When I had asked for more she again made a noise and left returning with a handful and dropping it down on the table. The sugar packets were dirty and some of them leaking sugar all over the table. Food arrived and it was simply amazing. The flavors were well paired and delicious.Had to wait 10 minutes to flag down a girl for refills. I'm not sure if they are just understaffed but it defiantly needs attention.We ordered dessert, we ordered the espresso ice-cream, it also was delicious. Was it worth the 9 or 10 dollars for the little cup? No.All in all. The food was the only good thing. Will I return? Probably not. Honestly the food does not out weigh the terrible service.

Went for my boyfriends birthday on a Saturday night! Super cute restaurant, but very small seating area. Ambiance was better towards sunset. The food was AMAZING, very tasteful and came out fast. However the service was VERY slow for the amount of people in there. Had to wait awhile to order, to get our drinks, and to close our tab. Definitely would come back on a slower day :)

Beautiful and delicious! Very surprising dishes! Can't wait to try more items - we had surf and turf, peach arugula bread that was amazing!

Dinner was lovely, we had coconut shrimp to start and it was delicious with the sauce! I had the twin tenderloins (two filet mignon) with potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Everything was cooked perfectly. I finished the meal with Crème Brûlée - the serving size was larger than most places and the flavor of orange was light and refreshing. Overall the experience was lovely, with great view, great food, and great service. I will be back to try other menu options for sure!

This place was great! Friendly service, took a last minute reservation, the drinks were strong and yummy, the view was nice. The Bri app was incredible, the two steak dinner was literally melt in your mouth fall apart as you chew it, the pasta was yummy but nothing to make it stand out, Lobster tasted good & not a bad price $40 for an add on. Right next to the water so the aesthetics were on point. Only down fall was the servers never took our empty plates or drinks off the table, so everything kind of piled up next to us not leaving a clean and clear space, might be just me but thought it was kind of weird.

Delicious drinks and dinner. The location is a hidden gem. Beautiful views and the patio was very pleasant. Server was very kind and attentive. Overall it was a delightful experience!

My family and I dined here last year on Valentine's Day and didn't necessarily think the food quality was worth the pricing and also we didn't enjoy being restricted to the specific menu. We wanted to try a second time dining here. This time around I specifically made this reservation NOT on Valentine's Day to try the regular menu. When I called to make the reservation i specifically asked if they were going to be serving their regular menu and not the Valentine's Day specific menu. I was told by the team member that the restaurant was going to be serving their regular menu with picks from the Valentine's Day menu. A week goes by and the time finally arrives. My family and I drove an hour, an HOUR, to get there because we've been wanting to try out the regular items only to be told that they were serving the Valentine's Day specific menu. We were told after we sat down that they decided to change what menu they were going to serve without us knowing. So we got up and left and drove another hour back home irritated and on an empty stomach. If you're expecting something specific from this place, make sure to call before you head there.