Restaurants: Kicking it up a Notch

The ingredients to a successful restaurant are excellent food, good reviews, and prime location but above all, innovation will set your restaurant apart from the rest. These five South Sound must-visit restaurants have found their niche.

5 Game Changing South Puget Sound Restaurants

Le Petit Maison: Olympia, WA

This hidden gem will surprise you, and not just because it’s located inside someone’s house. They change their menu daily to offer a unique, ever changing spread of the freshest seafood and vegetables. Le Petit Maison also cooks up special meals for New Years Eve, Valentines Day, and Thanksgiving, perfect for a romantic setting or intimate family gathering. They celebrate the ‘French way of life’ in both dining style and storytelling behind every dish and wine they serve. You’ll never know what to expect, but you’re sure to not be disappointed.

Hometown Dogs: Lakewood, WA

On those days when you crave that Chicago style hotdog you have been missing, Hometown Dogs has the perfect one for you. Not only do they have amazing grub, but they also make it a point to provide jobs to people with disabilities. Owner Debbie Graham got her inspiration for providing this out of town dish to travelers because of her proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and her strong ties to her roots in Chi-town. The only thing better than a Chicago dog, is a Chicago dog with a good story.

Frisco Freeze: Tacoma, WA

Bells and whistles can make a restaurant popular, but for Frisco Freeze their simple drive-in-walk-up design requires no frills to be successful. Whether you have a craving for a homemade milkshake and fries or are feeling hungry enough to take on the double bacon cheese burger, you won’t break the bank as no sandwich on this menu costs more than $5. This iconic burger joint started in 1950 and has South Sounders from all over driving to get a taste.

Secret Sauce Society: Puget Sound

There aren’t many secret restaurants in the Puget Sound area. Or, are there? I guess that’s the point of a secret. The Secret Sauce Society has a website and Facebook page you can follow, but it won’t give you much information about the food and you have to be invited. This group meets every Sunday at a new pop-up location decided by chef Hudson Slater. Slater creates his dinner plates based on the location, it’s history, and story. This creative outlet for the chef is a way for the community to interact together and try new experiences. If you are up for the unknown, give this a try.

Sub Zero: Federal Way

After all these entrees, aren’t you ready for dessert? You could go out for fro-yo, gelato, sorbet, or good old fashioned ice cream, but this South Sound joint wants you to come and try their liquid nitrogen ice cream. By immersing the ice cream into sub-zero liquid nitrogen, this shop figured out the best way to make the creamiest ice cream out there. With over 18 flavors and almost 20 mix-ins, you and your family won’t want to miss out on this sweet treat experience.

Whether you’re looking to change up your restaurant or aspiring to start a new one of your own, marketing plays a key role in showcasing your innovation. In order to get the word out about your restaurant, you need to be found. To help your website gain traction and grab traffic, implementing SEO strategies is a must. Read about what SEO can do for your business and contact us to start kicking it up a notch!