Tanoor Lebanese Grill Will Open in Tacoma

The restaurant chain expects to launch a new location in the Tacoma Place shopping plaza by early 2027.

Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Modern restaurant building exterior with brick and glass facade under an overcast Pacific Northwest sky. — Tanoor Lebanese Grill & BBQ plans to expand its regional footprint with a new restaurant location at the Tacoma Place shopping plaza by early 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Tanoor Lebanese Grill & BBQ is set to open a new restaurant at 1905 S. 72nd St. in Tacoma by early 2027. The business is currently renovating the former Famous Dave's space within the Tacoma Place shopping plaza.

Why it matters

The Fayed family chose to expand into the South Sound region specifically due to the local customer base and the proximity of the Islamic Center of Tacoma. This move marks the latest expansion for the brand following its growth in Sammamish, South Lake Union, and Bellevue.

The restaurant is preparing for a remodel at 1905 S. 72nd St. with a menu featuring $15-$17 mezze, $23-$29 plates, and specialty entrees ranging from $31-$45.

The players

Tanoor Lebanese Grill & BBQ

This restaurant chain specializes in Lebanese cuisine and has established multiple locations across the Puget Sound region.

Islamic Center of Tacoma

This local religious institution operates a 69,000-square-foot facility that served as a primary motivating factor for the restaurant's expansion.

Fayed family

The family owns and operates the Tanoor restaurant group and secured the new Tacoma site in late 2026.

The details

Owners are currently cleaning the former Famous Dave's building and removing old equipment. The team is also in the process of preparing the necessary permits to move forward with the facility remodel.

2017: Tanoor Lebanese Grill opened in Sammamish.
2021: A location opened in South Lake Union.
2024: A location opened in Bellevue.
September 2026: Owners acquired the keys to the Tacoma property.
Early 2027: The anticipated opening date for the new restaurant.

Market Landscape

The expansion follows the closure of Ascend Hospitality restaurants in Tacoma and Tukwila in late 2024. By occupying this vacated commercial space, Tanoor is positioning itself to capture the local dining market segment left behind by recent closures.

Local diners can expect a menu featuring signature mixed grill platters ranging from $85 to $164. The restaurant will serve as a new dining destination within the Tacoma Place shopping plaza once construction is finalized.

The takeaway

The owners strategy emphasizes targeting regions with established community centers to build a loyal customer base. Residents should monitor the progress of the remodel at the former Famous Dave's site for updates on the official grand opening schedule.