Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Name: Pimienta Bistro and Bar
Address: 34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA, United States, 98023
Telephone: (253) 838-2398
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

521 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is an urban fusion of Latin American cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez takes great care to create a delectable piece of art for every guest, appealing to every sense.

We strive to provide exemplary service each and every visit for our guests. We invite you to our restaurant, where you will find a combination of an eclectic, rustic atmosphere that captures the best of European cuisine with a Latin American flair.

Our mission is to create something memorable with every dish we present our guests. And with every delectable plate,

we will deliver a superior service making us a stand-alone restaurant in our neighborhood.

We love our friends and neighbors from NE Tacoma, Brown’s Point and Federal Way that frequently drop by for a delicious weekday meal or for leisurely weekend dining.

We also enjoy the regular visits from our friends in Oregon and others on their travels throughout the Seattle-Metro area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(253) 838-2398
Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Area
Federal Way
Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

RUSTIC BREADUSD 7.00
Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
CHICKPEASUSD 5.00
Chili & lime
CLAMS AND CHORIZOUSD 25.00
Fire roasted tomato-paprika sauce, rustic bread
PANELA FRITAUSD 16.00
Pasilla Crema, Semillas de Girasol, Flat Bread
AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUSD 26.00
Ponzu sauce, crispy corn tortillas Ginger aioli
SMOKED PORK BELLYUSD 17.00
Spiced fig jelly, sunflower seeds
BUTTERNUT TACOSUSD 15.00
Goat cheese, roasted tomato sauce
CALAMARI AL PASTORUSD 17.00
Ginger Aioli
TRUFFLE FRIES
Truffle oil, shaved parmesan
- SmallUSD 6.25
- LargeUSD 9.25

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUSD 9.00
Organic greens, local apples, blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette
BEET SALADUSD 10.00
Organic greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese panna cotta
SOUP DU JOURUSD 7.00
Rustic bread

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUSD 42.00
Prawns, scallops, clams, chorizo, chicken, saffron-Spanish rice
PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUSD 43.00
Polenta cakes, lobster-truffle, beurre blanc
PORTOBELLO RELLENOUSD 28.00
Quinoa, zuchinni, butternut, chickpeas, tomatoes, tajin almonds
- ChickenUSD 9.00
- PrawnsUSD 9.00
LINGUINIUSD 40.00
Lobster meat, prawns, sautéed vegetables, saffron-butter sauce
DUCK A LA PLANCHAUSD 43.00
Butternut Squash Risotto, Dark Cherry & Red Wine Reduction
PORK TENDERLOINUSD 39.00
Parmesan Polenta, Apple & Fig Compote
POLLO ROSTIZADOUSD 39.00
Four Cheese Ravioli, Cauliflower & Mushroom Carbonara
NEW-YORK STEAKUSD 43.00
14 Oz. Certified Angus Beef, Potato Pave, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Blue Cheese Butter
*PIMIENTA BURGERUSD 25.00
Five cheese crisp, pork belly, lettuce, tomato,onion, pickle, truffle fries
LAMB SHANKUSD 41.00
Rustic Smashed Potatoes, Mediterranean Ragu
MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUSD 42.00
Coconut-Red curry pearl couscous, sautéed vegetables
SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUSD 39.00
Balsamic vegetables, seaweed salad, ponzu sauce

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUSD 10.00
SEASONAL VEGETABLESUSD 10.00
BALSAMIC DRIZZLE
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUSD 24.00
CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUSD 11.00
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUSD 12.00

What 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tacoma
Best Overall
Tacoma
Best Food
Tacoma
Best Service
Tacoma
Best Value
Tacoma
Innovative
Tacoma
Neighbourhood gem
Tacoma
Great for fine wines
Tacoma
Romantic
Tacoma
Good for special occasions
Tacoma
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Review summary

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Pimienta Bistro and Bar is a "hidden gem" delighting diners with innovative and "incredible" cuisine. Chef Blanca Rodriguez crafts "fantastic" dishes, complemented by a warm ambiance and exceptional service. Nestled in a unique location, it's perfect for special occasions or a cozy date night. Don't miss the exclusive tequila offerings!

521 Reviews

B
Bob
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Brunch was such a special breakfast. Love the food and staff. Our favorite restaurant ❤️
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Mary
Seattle
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can always count on excellent food with Chef Blanca. We had the scallops, lamb and prawns and tried every dessert. Each one was a masterpiece. Her cocktails alone are worth the trip. This time we really enjoyed the music as well. This is an intimate place run by wonderful people. Our server was fantastic, personable, knowledgeable and observant. She was on top of every detail.
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Kerry
VIP
Seattle
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy eating in this little restaurant. my friend and I both enjoyed our meals. the green salad was particularly delicious - very fresh!
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We very much enjoyed the scallops over polenta and a Pimienta burger. Service was warm and friendly as always. The restaurant, however, was really cold! Especially the floor. We had a very nice dinner but went home needing a hot shower.
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William
VIP
Seattle
154 reviews
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was lovely! Thank you for asking, over and over. Pimienta is a favorite spot that makes me feel fortunate to live in the neighborhood. On this occasion my companion and I each had a linguini special with prawns, beef and mushrooms. It was delicious and a perfect comfort meal on a rainy November evening. We began with the Pimienta salad and the soup de jour, both of which were excellent. Drinks are a highlight at Pimienta as well. Come enjoy a romantic dinner with someone special. The ambiance is usually great for that and the drinks, food and service are always exceptional.
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Steven
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The New York Steak and Lobster Mac and Cheese were awesome!!
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Sheila
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Wonderful setting. We loved the whole experience.
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Bob
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely our favorite restaurant! Food is always delicious and the service and staff are wonderful!
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Larry
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant is such a surprise -- you just don't expect to find sophisticated cuisine in a strip mall overlooking a gas station. But, sure enough, the menu is inventive and the food is quite delicious. It's also a bonus to have the chef wait on your table (it is, after all, a very small restaurant). Prices are a bit high and parking is mess, but we'd definitely go back.
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Jose
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is amazing! The food did come out just a bit too cold for my taste, while the scallops were buttery delicious, they were a little chilled by the time the food came out. The port belly flavors were delectable, but unfortunately the pork belly was a little over done.
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Pimienta Bistro and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 838-2398.

Pimienta Bistro and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

34029 Hoyt RD SW, Federal Way, WA 98023

Additional information

Cross Street
at 39th Ave SW
Area
Federal Way
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Latin / Spanish, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pimientabistro.com/
Phone number
(253) 838-2398

Pimienta Bistro and Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

APERITIVOS

RUSTIC BREADUSD 7.00

CHICKPEASUSD 5.00

CLAMS AND CHORIZOUSD 25.00

PANELA FRITAUSD 16.00

AHI TUNA TOSTADITASUSD 26.00

SMOKED PORK BELLYUSD 17.00

BUTTERNUT TACOSUSD 15.00

CALAMARI AL PASTORUSD 17.00

TRUFFLE FRIES

ENSALADAS

PIMIENTA SALADUSD 9.00

BEET SALADUSD 10.00

SOUP DU JOURUSD 7.00

CENA

PAELLA VALENCIANAUSD 42.00

PAN SEARED SCALLOPSUSD 43.00

PORTOBELLO RELLENOUSD 28.00

LINGUINIUSD 40.00

DUCK A LA PLANCHAUSD 43.00

PORK TENDERLOINUSD 39.00

POLLO ROSTIZADOUSD 39.00

NEW-YORK STEAKUSD 43.00

*PIMIENTA BURGERUSD 25.00

LAMB SHANKUSD 41.00

MESQUITE PRAWNS & SCALLOPUSD 42.00

SESAME CRUSTED AHI TUNAUSD 39.00

ACOMPAÑANTES

COCONUT PEARL COUSCOUSUSD 10.00

SEASONAL VEGETABLESUSD 10.00

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESEUSD 24.00

CREAMY SOFT POLENTAUSD 11.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTOUSD 12.00

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