EVERETT, WASH. — Tapped Public House is now open at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place after officially opening its doors on March 2, 2026, with a ribbon cutting attended by more than 100 people. The family-friendly restaurant features panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Port of Everett Marina, along with the largest, open-air rooftop deck on the waterfront in Snohomish County.
Tapped joins a growing lineup of locally owned businesses anchoring the next phase of Waterfront Place’s evolution as a destination waterfront.
The grand opening was another high point in the second wave of restaurant openings at the Port’s Fisherman’s Harbor “Restaurant Row” in recent months. Rustic Cork Wine Bar and The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen both opened in December 2025. Menchie’s at the Marina and Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina are expected to open early this spring. The Port is looking for a breakfast and brunch café to take over the last remaining spot in the new building.
The new location is Tapped’s fourth, in addition to its locations in Camano Island, Mill Creek, and Mukilteo, and can be found on the second floor of the Port’s new Restaurant Row building that is also home to Rustic Cork Wine Bar and Menchie’s at the Marina.
Tapped offers a curated menu of Pacific Northwest-inspired dishes prepared in a scratch kitchen paired with craft beer, cider, wine, and other beverages. It’s family-friendly and approachable vibe gives it the feel of a favorite community gathering place.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide year-round waterfront sightlines, while roll-up garage doors open in warmer months for an al fresco feel. The rooftop deck – the largest on the waterfront in Snohomish County – offers panoramic views of the Port of Everett Marina and Possession Sound. Inside, the design reflects its maritime setting, anchored by a dramatic mural of an octopus.
“We want to welcome everybody and just say thank you to the community – it’s great to be part of the hospitality landscape,” said Sean Drought, co-owner of Tapped Public House. “We truly believe that all boats rise with the tide, and we’re thrilled to be part of the positive movement that’s happening on the Everett waterfront. The Port is a shining example of what’s happening in the city and the region, and we want to say thank you.”
Port leadership and elected officials’ reaction
“Every restaurant opening is exciting for us here at Restaurant Row, and Tapped Public House adds another flavor for visitors seek out enjoy. Through the Port’s strategic vision and with investment from local businesses like Tapped, Waterfront Place has become a regional dining destination and waterfront community.”
— Lisa Lefeber, Port of Everett CEO/Executive Director
“I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Port staff for their dedication and hard work for bringing this project to the finish line.”
— David Simpson, Port of Everett Commissioner
“Tapped Public House is another great example of what’s possible when strong partnerships come together. Thank you to The Way Group Hospitality – Sean Drought, Ivo Schillbach and Brad Radford – for your investment and confidence in Everett’s future. And to our Port leadership: your commitment ensures our waterfront remains both an economic engine and a place of connection – where industry, recreation and community thrive side by side.”
— Cassie Franklin, City of Everett Mayor
About Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place
The Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place is a new 1.5-million square foot mixed-use development located on 65 acres at the waterfront near the downtown core in Everett, Washington. The development boasts spectacular views, waterfront access, recreational amenities, and a world-class marina – the largest public Marina on the West Coast – with 2,300 slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage. At full build-out, the Waterfront Place mixed-use development will include 63,000 square feet (sf) of retail/restaurant space, another 20,000 sf of marine retail, 447,500 sf of office, two waterfront hotels, and up to 660 waterfront housing units. Featured amenities include new trails and regional parks, public gathering spaces, a variety of fine and casual dining, local shops, and marine sales and services. The project’s expected $1 billion in public/private investment is estimated to support nearly 2,100 family-wage jobs and generate $8.6 million annually in state and local sales taxes. To date, the Port has facilitated more than $350 million in public/private investment here, with more to come. For more information, visit: www.portofeverett.com/wpcnews.
Source: Port of Everett
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
