Stanley & Seafort's

2/15/25 We came here a day late for Valentines dinner. We had such a great time! They had a couples special 3 course meal for $125. It was awesome! This was also our first time here for both of us. Our Server Andre was attentive and provided superior quality service. We highly recommend this place and definitely will be back. Thank you for having us!

Probably some of the best food I have ever had. Visited here for my birthday and the whole thing was just overwhelmingly enjoyable. I got lobster bisque and prime rib, and I was blown away. The bisque is rich and creamy, the prime rib is extremely tender, juicy and flavorful. Exactly what I was looking for. The staff are happy to help in any way and I felt very taken care of while I was dining. The atmosphere here is a 10/10. Will be visiting again.

Wow! My 1st impression prior to going inside was not good. We were welcomed by a cook smoking a cigarette less than 10 feet from the front door. My wife grabbed a table while I used the restroom. 2 glasses of water, bur one menu. My server asked if I knew what I wanted, I replied "if I could have menu as well, I might be able to see what's available. I ordered Calamari and Spinach Artichoke dip. Needless to say, both not good! By the way, who deep fries an Artichoke? Also, we received, crustinies, that stale and not toasted. My meal was salty to a point that I asked for a box, just not to waste food. The saving grace for the entire meal was the Lobster Bisque. Although it was cold, and had to be heated, but was very good. Sorry for the novel, but I had to talk about the total experience.

Amazing time here at a random last-second early dinner reservation. Service was super friendly and responsive, and our server even gave us a complimentary fruit plate for our young girls. Food was incredible. We loved the fresh oysters, and I highly recommend the herb-crusted prime rib. We signed up for the $25/annual membership club and got a $50 credit, so if course we will be back soon. Finally, there was a great view of Tacoma from about anywhere in the restaurant. The one thing I could nitpick is that we were seated right next to the window, which was great for the view, but it was also right next to the heater. That thing was blasting the entire service. Minor inconvenience though and I’m sure had we asked they would have cut the heat or moved us. Recommend overall for a date night or a family meal.

We visited Stanley & Seafort’s for Christmas Eve dinner and had a memorable experience worth recommending. Although I had heard mixed reviews about the restaurant in the past, they did not disappoint this time. We made a reservation in advance, which I recommend, and parking was reasonable, with a small garage conveniently located underneath the restaurant. Upon arrival, we requested a window seat, and they graciously accommodated us, providing a stunning view that enhanced the evening. The drinks were well-crafted, though the elderflower martini could have used a stronger elderflower flavor for balance. The food was overall enjoyable, with perfectly cooked scallops being a highlight, while the prime rib was slightly overcooked compared to the medium-rare we requested, due to some communication disconnect between the server and the busser. Desserts were stellar, beautifully presented, and provided a delightful ending to the meal. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, though our server was occasionally hard to track down. One standout moment was observing the presentation of a smoked bourbon at a nearby table, which came with real smoke and demonstrated attention to detail. Despite minor hiccups, the combination of great food, ambiance, and exceptional views makes Stanley & Seafort’s a great choice for special occasions. We would definitely return!

The wait was long, even with a reservation, but it was a Saturday evening and there was an event at the dome. Everything, appetizers, drinks, entrees, all took at least half an hour to get to the table. The attentiveness was exceptional but the wait for delivery was long, the view was good, the food was not worth it, I ordered the crusted mahi mahi with veggies and potatoes. I would not eat that again... even if it had cost $7 and not $37. Ordered oysters, oysters are oysters, and lobster bisque which was creamy and worth trying, other than the bisque, nothing was seasoned. Will not be returning.

We went for dinner last night for the first time here. Everything was phenomenal! The customer service was top notch, the food was incredible and we loved the view and the atmosphere! Highly recommend and will be back. We got the sampler appetizer, which was artichoke crab dip, steak bites and coconut shrimp. All were AMAZING! I got the cream stuffed macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and my husband got the sea bass. Zero complaints. It was delicious!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Stanley's and had the absolute delight of being served by Chelsea at the bar. From the moment I approached the counter, her warm smile and welcoming demeanor immediately set the tone for an enjoyable evening. Chelsea’s knowledge of the drink menu was impressive. She effortlessly recommended a few signature cocktails, and her enthusiasm for the beverages was contagious. In a world where great service can sometimes be hard to come by, Chelsea at Stanley’s truly shines. If you’re looking for a cozy atmosphere, delicious drinks, and a remarkable bartender who will enhance your experience, I highly recommend seeking out Chelsea during your visit. I left feeling satisfied and eager to return, all thanks to her exceptional service!

Gathered for our annual holiday dinner with family and always have a great time, with taking in the beautiful views. Food was good, service was excellent, Elizabeth did a great job. The only problem we experienced and didn't understand, was the New dinning set up. The new chairs were small and low to the ground, this made it difficult for some of our family members to stand up, because of how small and low they were, not good for the elderly or people with back, knee, or leg problem. you may need to rethink about changing them back to the way they were. But again we did have a great time.

The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, and it had a great view of Tacoma. Our waitress was great. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not match up with the price. We got the crab and artichoke dip for an appetizer ($18). Like many restaurants, they don't give you enough bread, but our waitress brought over more without any issue. The salads ($10-$12) were satisfactory; nothing eventful there. The Australian lobster tail with fingerling potatoes and asparagus ($57), however, is where things went downhill. The presentation alone is enough to scoff at, but the flavors were also disappointing. The lobster was good, but they might as well have had that been the only thing on the plate. The "fingerling potatoes" were glorified French fries, and the asparagus was bland. Hopefully, this was a one-time occurrence.

Look elsewhere for a night out. Overlooking Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Stanley & Seafort's has so much potential, but lacks in quality due to poor management by Landry's restaurant group (the same group that runs tourist chains like Bubba Gump Shrimp...). We had been in 2022 and the experience was positive. We decided to give it a try to meet family from Olympia. Mistake! First, upon ordering we were encouraged to get a "Landry's card" and given a brochure. That felt like a cheap attempt at corporate sales and would be better received at the end of the meal when the check is provided. Second, we ordered a bottle of champagne, had our wine glasses removed by our server and then returned because they were out of champagne flutes. Huh? Similarly, water was not offered for the table so we had to ask for it and it was served in....wine glasses. Their explanation was the concert taking place at the Tacoma Dome that night. Seems like a lazy excuse for mismanagement. If you're a restaurant next to the Dome, how do you not know the schedule and anticipate the staffing and resources needed for the night. Why is your dishwasher not cycling through glasses?? Our meal was mediocre due to underwhelming main courses (two steaks and two fish entree's) served barely warm and one of the fish entree's served differently from the menu only to be told they were out of one of the ingredients after inquiring why it looked different from the other one at the table. No communication otherwise. I understand the restaurant margins are slim and it's hard to stay financially viable, but the cost cutting efforts here impact the quality of food and the customer experience. I won't be back or recommend it to anyone. One star for the view and one star for the wait staff who are truly working hard.

First off, not easy to make a reservation over the phone. Message machine. No call back. Second soft rock too loud to convers in dinning area Third, way too much staff running about in the open cook station and thru out the dinning area. Drinks took too long, waitress said her ticket didn't go thru? Odd Lastly, salmon was described as wild caught. With zero doubt reality it was farm raised. Not top quality at all. Setting was not great for a 'celebration' for 5 adults and 2 children. Shame,

We went here for a pre-Valentines dinner. They were super busy, like most restaurants around Valentine's Day. We had to wait about 15 minutes for our reservation. The view from this place over Tacoma is always pretty cool. We had the calamari for appetizer... it was pretty bland and I would not recommend or get it again. I ordered a N/A drink called the Shrub Life. It was different and refreshing. For my entree, I got the Crab & Macadamia Nut Stuffed Mahi Mahi and everything about this was what I needed that night. The potatoes were so flavorful and creamy. The fish was moist and delectable. Even the green beans had the perfect crunch. We ordered the Bourbon Street Carrot Cake and that did not disappoint! This is seriously not your average carrot cake, she was delicious! But not as rich as carrot cake normally is, like a light fresher version. 10/10 would order this again!

Stanley & Seafort's is an absolute must-visit! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with stunning views that make the dining experience even more special. The food is simply outstanding--perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Every dish is crafted with care. The service is just as impressive--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out, Stanley & Seafort's never disappoints. Highly recommend!

first timers! Service was okay but expected better for the price we are paying. Seems maybe the servers are too busy to give high quality service we are paying for. Also we are paying for high quality food, did not get that.. The clam chowder was lacking of any flavor. Mashed potatoes are on almost every dish & soooo lumpy & skins still in it, not our thing. The steaks were very low quality for a $50 filet, came out BLEEDING when we asked for med rare & truly no seasoning on either. Server was too busy for us to say something. Pretty restaurant, pretty view depending on ur seat yeah they messaged, but they didn't respond lol (03/01)

Wonderful food, service and vibe in the bar. Will definitely try it again. Our server, (argh I forgot her name, maybe Vanessa?) knew her food items so well and nailed her recommendations.

Only dine in. It's one of our favorite restaurants and we wanted to get take out for my birthday. The food was subpar and the amount of food was minimal. There was no crab in my crab shrimp fettuccine. Very disappointed.

This restaurant is hit or miss. Sometimes the food is really good. Other times, it's just not. I do think they could use some updating as the menu and atmosphere come off a little old, like 25 yrs ago old. I am also very unimpressed with how they respond to less than complimentary reviews. Instead of trying to improve, and respond with a constructive/personalized note, they send a generic response and direct you to a corporate link, every time. It looks doubtful that they even read through the reviews. I am attaching a couple of example photos. Pretty poor business practice to respond in such a robotic, disingenuous way.

The service was wonderful, ambiance lovely as always. Under previous ownership, Stanley & Seaforts was THE place to go for a prime rib dinner. The meat was slow-roasted in a salt box crust, juicy, tender and flavorful. It is now roasted in herbs, and the thyme overly asserts itself. Mine (medium rare) was so tough and gristly my serrated steak knife wouldn't cut it, and it was hard to chew. My 12oz cut almost presented itself more as a steak, with a thyme crust. It looks like they fire it after slicing it, or maybe it was never sliced off a larger roast. I'm not particularly fond of thyme on a good day, especially not when it is as prominent as it was. Herbs and spices should never be so prominent and one note. They should do better.

Told by the wonderful folks at the Marriot downtown to go to this spot. What a great bit of advice. Called last minute for reservations for two. No problem. The place was packed and immediately greeted with a friendly welcome. Seemed shortly after. Our waitress was amazing. The meal was so good. The view was very nice too. Thanks to everyone at the restaurant who were so professional and service oriented.

Had an early dinner here on a weekday and it was a nice treat to hear the band play. There was ample parking and our waiter was very pleasant. Our food was great! Started with their Oven Roasted Crab And Artichoke Dip which was served with slices of grilled baguette. I enjoyed my Grilled Seafood Trio which had scallops, shrimps, and salmon served with mashed potatoes, carrots, beurre blanc (classic French butter sauce), capers, and lemon. Will certainly try this place again if I am in the area.

The wifey surprised me with a birthday dinner here. It was our first time trying out this place. Surprisingly, this place is located in a very nice area with a great view of downtown Tacoma. We had reservations and was promptly seated when checked in. Our waiter, Cory, gave us an overview of the menu. We ordered calamari for appetizers and crab/shrimp fettucine and the scallop for entrees. Overall, great experience, though Cory forgot to put in our order for the calamari, we ended up having it for our dessert after the entrees.

Great service and delicious food. The salmon is my favorite. Order an Old Fashioned and the appetizer tiered sampler. Yum.

Came for restaurant week. They were out of everything we ordered... Or so they said. As we walked out an hour later, we saw prime rib in the display. Good view. Service was decent, sort of. I mean she said they were out of prime rib and I saw prime rib so whatever.

Stanley's is a great spot for a romantic evening or a special night out with family or friends! The view of the port and the city skyline is absolutely stunning (from no matter where you sit). I have been here before but not in a long time, and it is delicious and enjoyable as ever! The staff was super friendly and sat us right away, but I would recommend making a reservation as it was getting quite busy when we left (around 7pm). Drinks and apps came out promptly and our bartender even offered to take our photo! Our dining experience that night was great, and the food was even better! Thanks Stanley & Seafort's!

Engagement party for a friend - dinner for 12. Server killed it. Timing was perfect, recommended great drinks from the menu. I personally love the extra touch of the guest servers *knowing who ordered what*. It's so nice not to look around and ask "Hey! Who had the halibut!?" They just tell you your order and confidently place it in front of you. Sweet. Wine was great, filet was delicious and filling. Glad I went with the butter topping for $3. The oven roasted chicken offered so much food! Definitely enough for leftovers. I would like to see a sweet salad on the menu - something with a vinaigrette? and goat or feta cheese? Mmm. But Stanley's is not far from the house - free parking - nice views - excellent service. We'll be back.

Dinner was great both times we attended. Our waiters have been amazing each time as well. Food is fresh and very tasty.

They have the best happy hour. Reminds me of Kincaids back home in the Bay Area. Also the view from a window seats can't be beat.

The 3 course meal they don't tell you about to start with an appetizer but it's not included. It's 20 more. Then the lobster bisque didn't have any lobster pieces in it. We came for our anniversary and only the host said happy anniversary. Usually when we go out they give you a little something for your anniversary etc. over priced and even the prime rib had ring of fat around it. The carbonara didn't have any lobster in it except two tiny small bacon size pieces.

We love coming to Stanley & Seaforts, especially for happy hour! We always get the BEST service from Tina and Dre. Tina makes the best drinks and Dre always offers first class service. We love to sit by the window and enjoy the views. This time we ordered the calamari and fish tacos and they were both delicious. We will be back!

We were visiting from CA and decided to try this place before we head back home. I started off with the cesar salad and hubby had the watermelon salad. Mmm! I ordered the prime rib and hubby had the filet mignon. Both had the Yukon gold mashed potatoes. I got the garlic shrimp and hubby had asparagus. Both steaks were cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth excellent! I'm a hit or miss with horseradish, and whatever the chef is doing to it, keep on doing it! Best horseradish ever! The service was excellent, ambiance was intimate, and the view gorgeous! We were both stiffed but our waiter Erik said the key lime pie was his favorite. My hubby loves cheesecake, so we decided on both. Perfection! The flavors on everything were just right! Compliments to the chef and the service. We will come back next time we are in town!

UPDATE- THE HEAD CHEF (Phillip I think) CALLED AND APOLOGIZED for the off night and offered to personally supervise our next visit. I told him we would try it again. I VERY much value the restaurant taking the time to reach out personally. We will try it again for sure. We haven't been since BP before pandemic, but we used to enjoy Stanley's a couple times a month and it was wonderful before.....sadly something has changed.... The service was really great! The restaurant is much needing some updating/painting, it's showing its age and doesn't seem to have had any updating. Bathrooms were very meh. Let me start by saying they have Gluten free options AND can make things Dairy free/vegan. Which is wonderfu! However, our party ordered, Prime rib, scallops and fish and chips. The prime rib was supposed to be med rare, it was more medium, and it was dry and did not taste fresh, honestly tasted like the pre-cooked prime rib. Not saying it was, just if I'm being brutally honest that's how it tasted. And one of the prime ribs was 1/3 fat! And to be honest Black Angus has better prime Rib and that's not saying much. The cocktails were delish! Fish and chips was good but again not that great. 2 small pieces of fish. Scallops were cooked perfectly, but only 4 smaller size scallops. We left hungry. $220 later (before tip) and we all left disappointed. Sadly we will not return, we brought family that had never been and they wont be back either.

We had my mother's retirement party here and it was beautiful and staff was amazing. It was a lot our people's first time and the view was incredible. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great food and a beautiful view.

This place has really gone down hill. Ordered the ribeye steak (my go to steak) medium to medium well. It was flat raw and the cut was absolute garbage. It was 75%fat, no exaggeration. I told them so and they grilled a new steak so that was nice of them. Second steak came out medium rare to rare. Which I'm not opposed to but it has zero seasoning on it. I ate a couple bites and just left it. It's not about the last 56$, I just don't want to try and resurrect what they screwed up. Rest of the food was ok. They got rid of their chocolate cake which really sucks. The waitress was friendly, just a bit absent at times. But that just is what it is. This will be my last time going here. Texas outback serves much much much better steaks. And that is saying something.

This place is top notch. Start out your visit with a drink in the bar, it's fun to sit and people watch! All of the food we had was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. We had a later reservation so it was really nice to be there as the evening went on and got quieter. Romantic ambience and the wait staff treated us like gold. Dress up and go treat yourself!

Got takeout on our 30th Anniversary, can't tell you how disappointed we were! Fish had as much Breading as a Corndog+ thick! Flavorless fish on inside malt vinegar couldn't help it. My Favorite Crab Dip made me Actually Cry! Box of Oily Mush! So Sad

Very nice service, great ambiance, EXCELLENT food - ohmygosh.... We had a party of seven (with a reservation of course - please be polite and do that or you'll be stuck waiting probably). Food is top notch- great view inside, plenty of parking. Kinda loud. Good for a group of 10 or so or maybe more even?! ALWAYS go for the seafood, although friends ordered the steak and LOVED it. Salad was good too. Oh no...now I sound like I'm gushing, ugh But seriously, it's a great place - we're just visiting and came with local family to celebrate a graduation. We had a great time. The seafood trio was a hit, the manhattan was awesome, the halibut was to die for, and the wait staff was impeccable!

What a nice little getaway in Tacoma with a view to the city! My husband and I went for our first date night after 3 years, and we absolutely loved it! The food was good and the price was right. The service was good, too! Let's just say we will be back. If you don't feel like spending an arm and a leg (such as El Gaucho), I think this restaurant should fit your needs just fine.

This experience left me deeply conflicted but I will give it a full 4 stars strongly influenced by the seared halibut dish. After getting the lobster bisque, my spirits plummeted, thinking I made a terrible mistake. This lobster bisque didn't taste like any lobster that all; I thought this was a southwest corn chowder. So my initial thoughts were 1 star. It also didn't help that the main dish took over an hour to appear, which continued to solidify my 1 star opinion. I was told it's Mother's Day and 'there were a thousand people's here today, so this was expected and I should have been told...' Either way, the seared halibut main dish - when it finally did arrive - pulled this whole disaster in the making all the way BACK UP to 4 stars because it was such a culinary delight! Maybe the best halibut ever! And I'm saying this AFTER realizing that an ingredient listed on the menu was MISSING. This is the verbatim description: SEARED ALASKAN HALIBUT Celery root puree, spring sorrel sauce, fennel apple and radish slaw, cider vinaigrette, bacon And, drum roll... no bacon. Regardless, it did not matter to me because this was still the best halibut dish I have had in a long time...or ever perhaps, I can't tell. For ambiance I would say high-end restaurant meets Denny's with kids chirping and screaming in stereo - at least until 9+pm or so - then it calmed down. Since this was my first time at Stanley's I give it the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it was just Mother's Day.

The entire dining experience was off/bad I ordered 2 shots of Titos with a SPLASH of cranberry and a SPLASH of orange. What came out with NO ice was a glass filled almost to the top of orange and maybe a splash of cranberry. UGH. I drank it because I felt like I did not want to say anything to our waitress who clearly new. Not that that was said to us, but I could tell. I usually get a buzz within the 1st 2 sips of my drink because I don't drink often. I drank the entire thing without a buzz at all. I am pretty sure there was NO alcoholic in this $24 drink. I even took a picture of the drink because it was just so bad.!!!! My friend ordered the Prime rib. That was good. she ordered the Pea salad that was good and the asparagus with Bernice sauce. The asparagus came out on a plate with NO sauce, they were taken back to the kitchen to return a short while later. I ordered the Dijon chicken, which was not bas but Salty. My favorite part of the dinner was the spinach. BUT this was a failure also as there was literally 1 fork full of spinach. REALLY... THEY CAN'T AFORD AT LEAST 3 BITES OF SPINICH?? I ate 3 bites of my chicken (because of the salt content) and I was done. I would have let the wait staff known if they had come back to ask about the food. but by the time she had comeback over it had been at least 20 minutes and at that pointe all I wanted was water. Which was never offered to me. I had to ask for it. We then had to ask for the dessert menu, (we are now into this dinner 2 hours.) We don't mind hanging out and talking, but...I would assume after 2 hours a dessert menu would have been offered. We ordered the carrot cake, only to be told they don't have carrot cake. OK, that would have been nice to know before deciding. We ordered the choc molten cake and a side of Ice cream. and 2 decaf coffees and cream. The desert came about 20 minutes later, and we had to ask again for coffee as in the 20 minutes she was gone NO coffee was given to us. About 15 minutes later the waitress came back over to ask if we wanted more coffee, The waitress then stated IF we want more coffee, she will need to make another pot. We both declined as we were there at this point for 3 hours. You would think the bad dinner was done, but there is MORE. On Black Friday I had purchased a $100 gift card that came with 2 $20 rewards cards. I gave them all to pay the check. When the waitress came back, she handed me the new total and said the 2 rewards cards had nothing on them. At this point all I could do is laugh. Because this dinner from beginning to end was just BAD! I insisted they figure this out because I had not used them and as you can clearly see here, they are. with my receipt of purchase. After another 15 minutes she came back to the table and said they figured it out and they forgot to add it as a rewards card. UGH... This entire experience was just BAD!! and we NO view at our table. Which is a huge reason for wanting to eat here. I did ask in the beginning if we could sit at a table with a view (we are in the bar) they let us know that these were reserved for overflow customers from the restaurant. BUT when I called to make reservations, I was told that the bar was 1st come 1st served. I don't mind paying for a good dinner. BUT this was NOT a good dinner on so many levels. Table 103 05/04/2024 5:27 PM - 05/04/2024 9:36 PM PDT Check Number 30011

Stanley & Seafort's is a cozy fine dinning establishment that offers amazing panoramic views of Tacoma's well known architectural structures, without the hustle and bustle of downtown. Walking in you'll find an inviting hostess desk, situated by a warm fireplace and an exciting view of their open scheme kitchen. This restaurant has beautiful wood trim throughout, granite counters and table tops, high quality Cotten table covers and a waitstaff that is unmatched. We had the pleasure of Elizabeth being our waitress. She was keanly aware of when we were ready to order, never rushing our experience and always making rounds to ensure we were well cared for. It is important to note that she did all this without interrupting the intimacy of our Table, which is ideal for a romantic night out. If you are looking for detail and care in the preperation of your meal, rest assured that Stanley's will spare no exception. I happen to have a shellfish allergy, which requires some due diligence when dining in a seafood establishment. My meal was hand delivered by Andrew the manager on staff, who had ensured that when my food was being plated that it never came into contact with known allergens. Beyond the level of care from the staff the food was cooked exactly as ordered. The almond crusted Brie was served with thinly sliced green apple laid over a marmalade glaze, which offered a savory sweet melody of flavors over house bread, The filet mignon was cooked medium rare, and served over a bed of Yukon potato's with perfectly cooked asparagus. We also enjoyed the artful mixology of Esme the bartender, who crafted a wonderful amoretto sour and a classic whisky and coke. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a genuinely eloquent experience. Thank You, for making our date night so enjoyable.

If we could give it a negative star, we would. We have dined at Stanley's for over 35 years. It had always been our go-to for special occasions and was always a favorite. We noticed the food quality going downhill shortly after they got bought out by Landry's. Each time we went back (about once a year) we were somewhat disappointed but somehow willing to return thinking maybe it was just an off night. But this time, it was completely unacceptable. The crusted mahi had a very "fishy" flavor and the two of us who shared it had stomach aches for the next 12 hours. The filet mignon had a fat cap included in the weight. Since when does a cut of filet have a fat cap? The service was equally disappointing. Our server was so absent, one of us had to go to the bar to ask for a glass of wine. We are sad to say that we will never return. If you want good food or good service for a high price, save your money and go elsewhere. You'll only pay the high price here and regret it for a long time.

Stanley & Seaforts is our favorite spot, especially during happy hour! We can't get enough of the artichoke crab dip, which is just $10 instead of the regular $20--such a steal for how delicious it is. The service is always fantastic, and we love that we can often walk right in and find seats at the bar which has a beautiful view!

This restaurant was amazing!!! I had the grilled pork chop and it was one of the best I've had since living here. The views of the city are tacoma are AMAZING!! I'd highly recommend this place for any occasion but especially date night

Great seating - attentive wait staff - good parking & drop off area Big Plus is their delicious meals!

This is our favorite place, no doubt. With an appetizer, two dinners , dessert and a bottle of French wine, it was under $200. Pretty good. The views and service were spot on. Eric, our server was exceptional. Always a great dinner.

I had dinner on Saturday night, March 23, 2024. We had reservation and were seated in the back for a table of 9. Emma was our server, and she did great. She was new and told us so. Honest young lady who was obviously overwhelmed. She had no help. She didn't get us bread until the end of our meal or any carafes of water. She admitted it was her FIRST night. She had no shadow. No one to assist her. We sat for over an hour with no updates and she apologized but didn't really know how to explain it, except say she was new. Emma got us our drinks fast. The bar was on top of it. Overall, Management failed Emma. The kitchen failed her too. She took the blame. Not the manager. The manager rushed food out and all smiles. But never said shit. Nothing. A table of service members who were kind and respectful. No complaints. Food was above average. Flavorful but not overly exciting. Lobster bisque was excellent, could have been warmer. We sat for over an hour to receive our soups and such. Emma got us our drinks. The bar was on top of it. The kitchen failed Emma too. The food took forever to prepare. My prime rib was okay just not hot. The manager came out said food was coming. Never apologized. Never offered an appetizer. No discounts or a complimentary beverages for those who quit drinking. No free soda or tea or garlic bread. The restaurant looked old. The bar was cool. The view was great but we didn't have that in the back. It appeared to us, Emma's tickets were pushed off because the table next to us, a family of 5 or 6 left due to the wait. You would imagine a manager would help after one table walked out. I won't return. Not ever. I wouldn't recommend a group or a Saturday. Like maybe a date night for two on a Thursday. Management sucked. Kitchen times sucked. Bar rocked it. Emma was sweet, friendly and nice. She was tipped well by us... because we felt BAD for her. Her manager sucked. The manager needs retrained on how to take care of customers to avoid complaints. Military personnel don't openly complain. We complain amongst ourselves. So, the manager should have fixed the situation. I will not ever return. Consider your time, day and the size of your group if wish to try Stanley & Seafort's. Not exciting. View is cool. Have a drink and then leave.

Came here to celebrate my mother and sister's birthdays. Haven't eaten here in 15+ years. This restaurant has been around for A LONG TIME. It is now owned by the "Landry's" chain. Restaurant has a nice view of Tacoma and Commencement Bay. Our group had the following: Crab & Artichoke Dip Appetizer: oven baked spread with cream cheese, artichokes, and crab. Pretty good but the "Lobster Shop" makes it better. Clam Chowder: I love clam chowder and locally we have a lot of really good options. Their version is REALLY GOOD! They use caramelized onions and leek and it gave it a unique flavor. Caesar Salad: good size for the price and a winner Prime Rib: this is one of their signature dishes and it was delicious. Chicken Dijon: crispy pan coated chicken, large portion and prepared well. American Wagyu Sirloin Steak: great piece of meat but they OVER COOKED IT!!! We asked for medium rare and got WELL DONE. Server should have asked me to cut into the steak and should have asked me if it was "cooked to my liking" but she did not. Still had good flavor despite being overcooked. Crab & Béarnaise Sauce: ordered this side to go with my stake and it was VERY DISAPPOINTING. Not very much crab and that sauce was awful!!! Seafood Louie Salad: wife wanted a salad and this really wasn't a salad. Plate with a HUGE chunk of salmon, big shrimp, and veggies like asparagus. Good value, just not a salad Crème Brûlée: came free for the birthday girls and it was delicious. Chocolate Lava Cake: best dessert we tried, melted in my mouth with great fruit that went with it. Cheesecake: average nothing special cheese cake

Wonderful experience coupled with great food and service. Can't go wrong with this truly exquisite establishment

My sister's boyfriend's parents' retirement party took place here and it was really fun and had a great experience! In large part due to the staff working and the food. The waitstaff were all very attentive and quick to get our drinks. I got a mimosa and it tasted really good and refreshing. For appetizers, there was shrimp, calamari, crostini with dip (my favorite), clam chowder, and salad. Everything tasted great. For the main entree, there was pasta, mashed potatoes, prime rib, lobster tail, and asparagus. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. Really enjoyed all the food and service here.

Our Salmon and Halibut dinners were good. Service was less than desirable given the $200 we just dropped on our 40th anniversary, and yes we let the restaurant know ahead of time with our online reservation. Shocking service, and leaves me wondering if this is the new "standard " post Covid, tougher restaurant times? The woman manager in a blue outfit checked on all the other tables and didn't even give us the time of day. I will personally not recommend this restaurant to anyone nor go back. I can get better service where my money is at least appreciated. I'd give the food a 5 star and service 1 star.

This was my first time coming to this restaurant and i have heard pros and cons. So, unfortunately it was the food that didn't sit well with me. The ambiance, vibe, and servers were all very nice. But the food was under par. For the trio starters, the teriyaki beef was extremely salty. For the main courses, the ribeye was very chewy and super bland. For a restaurant to call themselves as a steak place, I would've expected they would have gotten their steak down and done right. But I've never had a ribeye that was chewy before which makes me wonder if we really got the ribeye cut. And it seemed like there was no seasoning on the steak at all it just tasted like it's natural beefy flavor that was it. The prime rib on the other hand was well seasoned so luckily that wasn't a fail. But the mashed potatoes that came with the 2 entrees were just not good at all. They were also very bland, gritty and not creamy and fluffy at all. I'm not sure why and how you can mess up on some simple mash potatoes. The other thing I wanted to point out is the lack of inconsistencies. I saw other tables were offered bread and butter as complimentary starters, but my table was never approached with bread. And I saw that they have a fresh black pepper grinder, but no one came to ask us if we wanted any. Yet the table that sat behind was offered some. Sure it's not the end of the world, but it would have been nice to have some consistency in service.

The chef should have never let a $40 steak of halibut out of his kitchen grilled like mine was. The rice was overcooked also, and it was just a very bland, mediocre meal. Sorry

Food** Service**** Ambiance**** Food was edible. Muffins a little hard, been sitting for a while Eggs Benedict, one had yolk, muffins hard, potatoes greasy Eggs came sunny side up, ordered over easy ×4 French toast sitting for a while but tasty Omelet decent Asked for water when we received our food, didn't get it until after we finished our food Party of 5 I might give this a 3.5, but pretty disappointed in the food Stick to Dinner, that's better Breakfast not good What a joke, Manager sends some generic, blow off response Guaranteed, I won't ever return to this Restaurant, And my Review is now a 2

1st time rating anything in writing, Food Luke warm, service, didn't get orders right, ask for a quite romantic seat with a view. Was taken to the last seating area in the restaurant with no table cloth in a corner. So we moved, everything okay for a moment, food got there and so did a loud laughing family, it ruined the romantic atmosphere. The only thing that made it okay, the said a loud meaningfully prayer. I rate this place in the fast food restaurant arena. Not as it was of old. IJS, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!

Some places are made for the holidays and for sharing and this is one of them. A local institution, this restaurant with it's amazing hilltip view has been part of the life of residents of the surrounding area for decades. Our server told us that their grandparents hold their anniversary there very year and that's why they applied there. For our part, this was the regular go-to of me and my bestie in high school - my bestie had amazing taste even then and this has always been her favorite restaurant (she worked in the restaurant industry for a period of time so she has some idea what she's talking about). I was stunned to find it almost unchanged. This was my first time going back since I returned to the PNW some years ago, and my husband's first time at the restaurant at all. In many ways, the experience was unchanged, and that is in a good way. I don't recall the seats being so squished (and yes, I have grown, but our two husband's have not lol) - however, something good about the layout that I don't know is what secret of the design is that this good-sized restaurant feels totally private. We didn't notice AT ALL when anyone else came in or sat down except for a little bit of foot traffic. Had no idea if anyone was seated behind us. That's awesome! The food. They make a fine effort at quality and creativity. We ordered the calamari and the brie for appetizers. We had to admit that our taste buds have changed as we've gotten older and been forced to alter our diets for health reasons, so maybe we don't have the fine palette we once did - saying this because the brie just didn't do it for me here and this is one of my all-time favorite things to order. Like if it's available anywhere, I automatically order it. I didn't love the crust nor the marmalade accompaniement. I think I prefer a flaky crust and a berry accompaniment; however, there's no point in doing what everyone else does and I applaud their originality here. The entrees. First, this is the fastest I've ever seen my husband finish his plate - and one of the first times I have seen him finish his plate at a restaurant, period. He devoured the seafood trio. It was gone. Like we couldn't even keep up with how quickly it was gone. I got the prime rib, something else I always try if I'm in a high-end place and they have it on the menu. I'm wondering now if this exact restaurant is where I first got my taste for prime rib. And I like it with all the fixings - I love to combine the horseradish and the au jus and the meat and the crust all into one bite. YUM. The t-bone also looked amazing. Finally, we had the pumpkin tiramisu for dessert, which our dinner companion described as "pumpkin pie on steroids." This is long because this place is worth it. Happy Holidays.

I've been wanting to try Stanley's for some time, however each time we got there, something came up? Yesterday was my Son and I, it was our birthday, so as we headed south to Olympia, I pointed at your building and asked my son if he wanted Steak for dinner.... He said yes. Furthermore, I realized I left my wallet at home and it's awesome that the take Apple Pay too, and this confirmation sealed the deal. We were greeted so kindly and with respect and care and it felt like we were at Canlis. The layout and the views are so reminiscent of each other. Food, it's like Lawry's with a lot of seafood options. Service was excellent and was so nice to see so many beautiful smiles. We were feed properly and the Prime rib, which I had the end piece was super tender and still juicy. Amazing. Better then Lawry's IMO. Our Server was so polite and kind and super thoughtful. We were given one of the largest crème brûlée's for our birthday and it was absolutely delicious. Yummy! Had a Red Mountain Wine with the prime rib and it was a great compliment to my meal. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a great birthday meal! BTW.... Caesar Salad is super refreshing, healthy and the lettuce tastes organic/local grown.