Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Breweries in Tacoma

This Ruston brewery offers craft beer and food in a waterfront location where dog owners may want to spend time. It appears useful for dog owners looking for a casual dining spot in Tacoma.

  • Address: 3001 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
  • Phone: (253) 756-7886
  • Website: Visit website
  • Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (4254 reviews)
  • Category: Breweries

Visiting With Your Dog

Bringing your pup to Ram Restaurant & Brewery is one of my favorite weekend activities in Tacoma, especially when the weather cooperates. The sprawling waterfront patio welcomes dogs with open arms, and there's genuinely enough space that your furry friend won't feel cramped or stressed by the crowd. The real draw here is the Puget Sound views—something about sipping a locally-crafted IPA while watching the water seems to put both humans and dogs in the best mood.

When you arrive, parking can get a bit tight on sunny days, so I'd suggest arriving earlier rather than later if you want a spot close to the entrance. The patio itself has plenty of shade from umbrellas and natural tree coverage, which matters more than you'd think when you're sitting outside for a couple hours. Bring a collapsible water bowl—they'll provide water, but having your own gives you peace of mind. A few treats in your pocket never hurt either, especially if your dog gets antsy.

The best times to visit are weekday afternoons or early evenings when it's less chaotic than weekend evenings. The staff is genuinely accommodating to dogs, and other patrons seem to expect and enjoy the four-legged company.

One of my favorite things about this location is how easily it connects to the broader Ruston area. After grabbing a brew, I'll often walk over to Owen Beach Pavilion with my dog for a quick stroll, or if we're feeling more adventurous, hit up one of the nearby parks like SniffSpot South Tacoma. It's a natural progression—brewery visit flows right into quality outdoor time.

Just remember to keep your dog on a leash on the patio itself, be mindful of table legs and glasses, and grab a seat away from the main flow of servers if your pup is nervous around commotion. Otherwise, you're in for a great afternoon.

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