Tacoma Restaurant Guide

Woody's on the Water
4.1 stars (2 ratings)

(253) 272-1433

1715 Dock St., Tacoma, WA 98402

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Restaurant Description

Enjoy fresh seafood, steak, and cocktails at our waterfront restaurant and bar in Tacoma, Washington. With more than 20 years of experience, Woody's on the Water is the local, family-owned-and-operated eatery to visit for good food and a great time.

What Sets Us ApartOur outdoor waterfront patio dining, mouthwatering menu items, and casual atmosphere are what set us apart. Contact our waterfront restaurant to find out more. We are located on the Thea Foss Waterway, next to the Museum of Glass, with 2 hour validated parking at the museum and room for 30 guest yachts. Our service area includes Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, and Federal Way, as well as Pierce and Thurston Counties.

January 30, 2010 @ 3:13 AM
3  out of 5 stars
a diner from Lakewood
With great expectations and an empty stomach, my wife and I decided to try Woody's. I was unpleasantly surprised by the blandness of the food, contrasted by the beauty of the Glass Museum.

I started with the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, a staple of any seafood restaurant. The Shrimp was of average size, and slightly overcooked, but was more disappointing was the sauce. This could easily have been from a store purchased jar. No fresh garnish, or horseradish, or anything that stood out.

Next Calamari: Breading falling off the calamari, and flavorless

Next Clam Chowder: Thin, very few clams, and quite bland

Entree: Tuscan Chicken, Breast quite small, with wing nub still on. Bland, overly garnished with Olives, very few of the other ingredients such as Sun Dried Tomato’s, Sautéed Artichoke Hearts, Italian Herbs, and Garlic. However it was not dry, it was flavorless.

Next Entree: Woody’s steak, nicely cooked, but very few mushrooms, Demi-Glace almost nonexistent, and vegetables crunchy.

Overall, the service was good, and the wait staff pleasant, but food was edible, but bland and not worth the price. A meal in my life worth forgetting.
June 26, 2009 @ 12:49 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Bonney Lake, WA
Great food, well presented, with good service. Amazing value for the quality and the quantity. Great happy hour and view.

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Avg Rating: 4  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 2

January 30, 2010 @ 3:13 AM
3  out of 5 stars
a diner from Lakewood
With great expectations and an empty stomach, my wife and I decided to try Woody's. I was unpleasantly surprised by the blandness of the food, contrasted by the beauty of the Glass Museum.

I started with the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, a staple of any seafood restaurant. The Shrimp was of average size, and slightly overcooked, but was more disappointing was the sauce. This could easily have been from a store purchased jar. No fresh garnish, or horseradish, or anything that stood out.

Next Calamari: Breading falling off the calamari, and flavorless

Next Clam Chowder: Thin, very few clams, and quite bland

Entree: Tuscan Chicken, Breast quite small, with wing nub still on. Bland, overly garnished with Olives, very few of the other ingredients such as Sun Dried Tomato’s, Sautéed Artichoke Hearts, Italian Herbs, and Garlic. However it was not dry, it was flavorless.

Next Entree: Woody’s steak, nicely cooked, but very few mushrooms, Demi-Glace almost nonexistent, and vegetables crunchy.

Overall, the service was good, and the wait staff pleasant, but food was edible, but bland and not worth the price. A meal in my life worth forgetting.
June 26, 2009 @ 12:49 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Bonney Lake, WA
Great food, well presented, with good service. Amazing value for the quality and the quantity. Great happy hour and view.
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Recent Woody's on the Water Reviews

January 30, 2010 @ 3:13 AM
3  out of 5 stars
a diner from Lakewood
With great expectations and an empty stomach, my wife and I decided to try Woody's. I was unpleasantly surprised by the blandness of the food, contrasted by the beauty of the Glass Museum.

I started with the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, a staple of any seafood restaurant. The Shrimp was of average size, and slightly overcooked, but was more disappointing was the sauce. This could easily have been from a store purchased jar. No fresh garnish, or horseradish, or anything that stood out.

Next Calamari: Breading falling off the calamari, and flavorless

Next Clam Chowder: Thin, very few clams, and quite bland

Entree: Tuscan Chicken, Breast quite small, with wing nub still on. Bland, overly garnished with Olives, very few of the other ingredients such as Sun Dried Tomato’s, Sautéed Artichoke Hearts, Italian Herbs, and Garlic. However it was not dry, it was flavorless.

Next Entree: Woody’s steak, nicely cooked, but very few mushrooms, Demi-Glace almost nonexistent, and vegetables crunchy.

Overall, the service was good, and the wait staff pleasant, but food was edible, but bland and not worth the price. A meal in my life worth forgetting.
June 26, 2009 @ 12:49 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Bonney Lake, WA
Great food, well presented, with good service. Amazing value for the quality and the quantity. Great happy hour and view.