Pimienta Bistro & Bar

Had dinner 3 times now at this restaurant. The menu does rotate which is always a plus. I do recommend a reservation for dinner, but one time we went early and had no issues sitting at the bar. My only complaint for the dinner tables were how close they were, but I get it. It's a small space and very cozy. The foods and drinks I've had were all delicious and very fresh. This is one of my top 3 date night places in the Federal Way area. The ambience, food and service are all top notch. And now I'm hungry thinking about it.

Went here for the first time and had a wonderful experience!! There was only one waitress and she was so sweet and attentive. It is very rare that we enjoy every single dish... from the truffle fries to the rustic bread to the pork belly appetizers. For the main course we had the scallops, and the blue cheese/butter steak pasta special. There wasn't much blue cheese which is good so it wasn't overpowering. I also had a side of the seasonal veggies with chimichurri which was seasoned perfectly - every dish had the perfect balance of flavor. Wow. Even the dessert was delicious. We had the strawberry shortcake and it was very moist and not too sweet. Very impressed by this restaurant.We will be back!

Came here with my coworkers after work. The restaurant has beautiful art work on the wall and a decent amount of parking. The turn in was a bit tough. Service was great though there was only one server. I tried the bread appetizer which was good. Hummus which was delicious. Paella which was just okay. My coworkers really enjoyed the food they ordered so overall I would recommend trying this place out if you're ever near there area.

Food overall was great, paella had tons of delicious flavor, it just didn't have that crunchy bottom your suppose to get with paella. Not sure for the smaller portion you can get that crunchy bottom. Lamb chops were cooked well, veggies were great with the fried kuskus. hazelnut moose cake was bomb for desert.For the price the service was poor, when you pay 120 for two entrees and desert id expect better service, the waiter didn't seem friendly when we showed up and warmed up like halfway through service, not sure what was going on with her.The ambiance was great, nice decor, clean nothing exceptional to note.Its a 3/4 star experience for us.TLDR: great food, lacking service.

Great fusion of Latin American and European food! (A blend of Mexican, Spaniard, and Italian cuisine)Pros: The Paella was yummy and the roasted vegetables had us raving about the taste. The service was great. They were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.Con: The entrees don't have sides, those can be purchased separately. It starts adding up if you like having sides.

Ambience very relaxing and romantic. The service and the food were great. We started with calamari and it was not over cooked. Tender and a sweet n spicy sauce that was light as to not overpower the calamari. My husband had the paella. He really liked it because the last time he had it somewhere else the rice was undercooked. The flavor and the seafood were well balanced. I had the linguine and Ive been looking for something like this. Creamy yet light and the vegetables were a bonus. We will definitely come back again. Oh and although our server was busy he dodged a great job.

HIDDEN GEM. Don't be fooled by the location. Although it's in a small plaza in a gas station parking lot, Pimienta is an awesome, classy, local establishment. Tonight was my first time going to Pimienta as I was here to celebrate my cousin's birthday. My lovely aunt knew the owner and was able to have the restaurant closed for our private party. The food was exceptional. I tried the smoked pork belly, panela frita, butternut squash tacos, house salad, roasted cauliflower and Parmesan soup (to die for), and the ribeye with truffle potatoes. Talk about a spread. To drink, I had the house special basil martini, which is a must try. I highly suggest stopping here for dinner if you find yourself in the middle of Federal Way.

I have been wanting to get the chance to dine here and i finally got to. As soon as I arrived I thought that I had finally found my spot. Art placed thoughtfully in the dining area gave the impression of good things to come. It wasn't long before Chef Blanca greeted me and told me about today's dinner item and I decided to take the suggestion and I am glad I did. Absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked and the techniques were exquisite. I'm excited to try this place again and bring some friends!

I have been meaning to try this place out for quite some time now. It was amazing. The vibe walking in, the art on the wall, the music playing, it all felt so nice. We were acknowledged and seated quickly. Our server was so sweet and accommodating. Okay so I really just want to share about the food because OMG, the flavors are WOW!! From the crisp and richness of butternut tacos, to the zest of the tomato sauce and chorizo with the clams. The bread was perfectly toasted and able to sop up the sauce of the clams. Then on to the entrees. My scallops were oh so tasty. Polenta cakes were crispy as well with the perfectly seared scallop and creamy beurre blanc lobster truffle sauce. My husband had the Pollo Rostizado. The balance of the green salad, risotto and chicken were a perfect combination. We ended our meal with the pistachio ricotta cake. It was nice and light, perfectly sweetened. I'm not one for too much sugar. Almost forgot to mention I had the Mango Mezcal. Not only was it beautiful in presentation but it was delicious and gave a perfect lil buzz. The only supposed "negative" is the wall seating was hard wood and not so comfy but everything else was fabulous. Excited to try the rest of the menu!!!!

Omg. We came here for Sunday brunch which they have last Sunday of every month. I had the chilaquiles. Wife had the blue crab egg's Benedict. Both dishes were amazing! So good we booked next month. The food, service and the music was on point!