The sweet smell of apple wood sets the scene at Primo Grill.

This contemporary restaurant with apple wood grill and oven in a dynamic display kitchen serves Mediterranean cuisine, grilled and roasted, in a cozy dining room of painted tables, colorful tile and artistic metalwork.

Primo turns 10
We are celebrating our 10th Birthday with a new expanded menu, showcasing all the Primo favorites from Pumpkin Ravioli to grilled Pork Chop with Sun Dried cherry Sauce AND rolling out a new Happy Hour, Monday-Friday afternoon and Monday-Saturday night.

"Sorry, San Francisco. Primo Grill could make you want to leave your heart in Tacoma.
5 stars (* * * * *)!"
— The News Tribune
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"The vibrant colors, art and design seem to radiate a kind of buzz you associate with San Francisco."
— NW Best Places

Primo Grill's Chef Charlie McManus is making magic on his grill and South Sound magazine readers have fallen under his spell, voting him the best chef. From wood roasted lasagne to spicy shrimp pizza and Guinness-braised lamb shank, it's not a surprise.

-Voted Best Chef 2009, South Sound Magazine

Best Hall Of Fame Restaurant
"Consistency and a peak level of culinary excellence are the hallmarks of this restaurant owned by Chef Charlie McManus and Jacqueline Plattner.
-JDP
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Tacoma's Newest Brightest Private Dining Venue

Rehearsal Dinners - Birthdays - Weddings - Business Meetings

Our upstairs private dining room, The Painted Door is a warmly inviting extension of Primo Allow us to host your event from Rehearsal Dinner or Cocktail Party to business meeting. Chef Charlie has created special menus to fit any occasion.

The Painted Door is available for groups of 25 to 65 for lunch or dinner and up to 95 for receptions.

Ask us how we can make your special event a resounding success.

Susan Russell Hall