Votes have been cast and South Sound Magazine’s annual Best of the South Sound winners have been announced for 2023.
Local businesses are the backbone of our community, helping to make it the special and unique place that it is.
We are thrilled to see 20 of Downtown Tacoma’s very own make the coveted list in their respective categories. Read on to explore downtown’s winners and be sure to stop by in-person to support these stellar small businesses, organizations, and institutions.
Arts & Entertainment
Tacoma Art Museum – Best Art Gallery
Tacoma Art Museum – Best Museum
Spanish Ballroom – Best Concert Venue
Business & Services
Blitz & Co. Florist – Best Florist
The DOTY Group – Best Small Business
Columbia (Umpqua) Bank – Best Large Business
Heritage Bank – Best Bank
Fashion & Retail
eTc Tacoma – Best Men’s Clothing
Food & Drink
7 Seas Brewing – Best Brewery
Anthem Coffee & Tea – Best Coffee Shop
Cuerno Bravo Prime Steakhouse & Cantina – Best Steak
El Gaucho – Best Fine Dining
En Rama – Best Cocktail
En Rama – Best Happy Hour
The Koi – Best Bartender
The Koi – Best Japanese / Sushi
Thai Pepper Kitchen – Best Thai Food
Health & Wellness
Dr. Rife at Puget Sound Family Health – Best Naturopath
Chris Woon at Woon’s Healing Arts Center – Best Acupuncturist
Home & Garden
Sage Interiors + Design – Best Furniture
Travel & Recreation
McMenamin’s Elks Temple – Best Local Hotel
