Tukwila, Washington shares Seattle’s southern city limit. Tukwila has a population approaching 18,000 and a working population of 45,000. Tukwila, WA is in the southern end of the Seattle Metropolitan Area. Tukwila is only minutes east of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Tukwila surrounds Interstate-5 Exit 154. Exit 154 is also mile 0 of Interstate-405.

Tukwila is 12 miles south of downtown Seattle and 17 miles north of Tacoma on Interstate-5 One of Tukwila’s major claims to fame is South Center Mall which is located at I-5 Exit 154 and I-405 Exit 1.

Being located at the confluence of three rivers, a major rail location, and at the junction of two of Seattle’s major freeways, Interstate-5 and Interstate-405 has meant that Tukwila is a great place of industry to locate. That is one reason Tukwila has more jobs than population.

A Little History

Originally inhabited by the Duwamish tribe who lived in longhouses on the Black and Duwamish rivers, the area was called Tukwila, which means "land where the hazelnuts grow." The name did not become official until 1908 when the Seattle P-I held a name the new town contest and Tukwila won, incorporating under that name later in the year.

Recommended Restaurants

Casual Dining
Gordy’s Steak and BBQ Smokehouse 13500 Interurban Avenue S Tukwila, WA 98168 206-267-7427 http://www.gordysbbq.com/ Location is 1.5 mi northwest of I-405 Exit 1 on Interurban Avenue. Wireless internet hot spot. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In good weather they have outside dining. Traditional breakfast menu. Dinner menu is BBQ, burgers & sandwiches, steaks, and seafood from the south.
Fine Dining

Northwest Cuisine

Steak & Seafood
Barnaby’s 16401 West Valley Highway Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila) 206-251-8341 http://www.barnabysseattle.com/ When you arrive at this establishment on the West Valley Highway (south 0.5 mi. from I-405 Exit 1) you will see your have arrived someplace special, it looks like a country pub should look like. Inside your find a great meal featuring the freshest of steak and seafood. Full bar.
Ethnic Cuisine
Grazie Italian Ristorante 16943 Southcenter Parkway Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila) 206-575-1606 http://www.grazierestaurant.com/index.htm Three restaurants: Canyon Park, Southcenter, and Bellevue/Factoria. A true Italian restaurant experience, with candle lit tables, including a wide variety of pastas and genuine Italian pizza.
Pubs & Micro Breweries

Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms

Desserts & Ice Cream

Breakfast
See Gordy’s Steak & BBQ above

Listed Restaurants

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Casual Dining

Gordy’s Steak and BBQ Smokehouse – See Recommended Casual Dining above.

Northwest Landing – Doubletree Guest Suites – 206-575-8220 – Visit their web site.

16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Located in Doubletree Guest Suites south of the Southcenter Mall. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dress is casual.

Rainforest Café – 206-248-8882 – http://www.rainforestcafe.com

209 Southcenter Mall, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

This fun restaurant is all about children and having a nice meal in the jungle. The parents will have a good time and great meal too.

Red Robin Restaurant – 206-575-8382 – http://www.redrobin.com

17300 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila) $

The Riviera Restaurant & Lounge – 425-226-1812 – http://www.innpros-inc.com

15901 West Valley Highway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Tony Roma’s Grill – 206-575-1050 – http://www.tonyromas.com

17305 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Wings Café (In the Museum of Flight) – 206-764-5706 – http://www.museumofflight.org

9404 E. Marginal Way S., Tukwila, WA 98188

Fine Dining

Northwest Cuisine – upscale cuisine using locally grown foods.

Steak & Seafood

Barnaby’s – See Recommended Steak & Seafood above.

Bahama Breeze – 206-241-4448 – http://www.bahamabreeze.com

15700 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Located at the northwest corner of Southcenter Mall. In this lively restaurant you will find wood fired pizza, seafood, chicken, steak, pork, and sandwiches on this large menu. Children’s menu.

Claim Jumper Restaurant – 206-575-3918 – http://www.claimjumper.com/

5901 S 180^th Street, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Located 1 mi south of Southcenter Mall. You’ll find steak, fish, chicken, port ribs, pot pies, salads, wood-fired pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and burgers on the menu.

Newport Bay – 206-575-0446 – Visit their web site.

17920 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Outback Steakhouse – 206-575-9705 – http://www.outback.com

16510 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Rings at the Embassy – 425-227-8844 – http://www.embassyseatac.com/tukmain.htm

15920 W. Valley Highway, Seattle, WA. 98188-5547 (Tukwila)

Stanford’s - 206-575-7454 – http://www.stanfords.com

17380 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Ethnic Cuisine

Grazie Italian Ristorante – See Recommended Ethnic Cuisine above.

Zoopa – 206-575-0500 – http://www.zoopa.com

393 Strander Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Located at the southeast corner of Southcenter Mall. They have a wide variety of Tuscan soups, pastas, pizza, salads, and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Azteca – 206-575-0990 – http://www.aztecamex.com

17755 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Cucina! Cucina! – 206-575-0520 – http://www.cucinacucina.com

17770 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Golden Indian Curry House – 206-575-8918

17155 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 (Tukwila)

Delis and Bakeries

Tukwila Deli – 206-433-2630 –

13028 Interurban Ave S #100, Tukwila, WA 98188

Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen – 206-242-2112 - http://www.cpk.com/

150 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188

Pizza Hut – 206-241-2300 - http://www.pizzahut.com/

14638 Pacific Hwy S, Tukwila, WA 98188

Pubs

Fast Foods

Coffeehouses, Espresso, and Tea Houses

Café Luca Coffee Roasters – 206-575-2720 - http://www.caffeluca.com/

885 Industry Dr, Tukwila, WA 98188

Starbucks – 206-575-8185

333 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188

Ice Cream & Desserts

Baskin Robbins – 206-248-2805 – http://www.baskinrobbins.com/

886 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Breakfast

See Northwest Landing above

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