Marketplace Grille in the Boat Yard Trolley: A Cozy Culinary Escape by the Water

Food and service were 5 star. Generous portion size, flavorful food. The paella had an excellent Caribbean twist and the jerk chicken was spiced just right! Carlene (owner) is super friendly.

Fantastic food, wonderful owners. The smoked salmon fettuccine was just mouth watering. The vegetarian amongst us was also satisfied. This is definitely a 'hole in the wall' type joint, and worth every penny. Great food with a view.

We really enjoyed our trip to Gig Harbor. We were a bit surprised that the Marketplace Grill was an old train Trolley and not an indoor restaurant. Not a big deal. We still enjoyed ourselves and really like dining there.

What better place to enjoy a midday meal than a picnic table at The Trolly within a stone’s throw of the water. Ordering is like shooting the breeze with a friend with a friend. All cooked to order and worth however many minutes it takes. The chowder is creamy with nice chunks of clams, the fried coconut shrimp is so tasty with a sweet chili sauce. Man, it is a picnic! Get on down there and enjoy some fresh air food!

Amazing hole in the wall. Don't let the run down look turn you away. The food, service and view are all totally worth it. Service is personal and the staff is genuinely happy which makes it feel very welcoming. The view of the harbor is breathtaking. The food is so phenomenal. Home made, authentic Caribbean cuisine that mashes you want to come back for more.

Had some great food here the other day with good comedy behind the shelf. This is a straight up train car with outdoor seating, but it'll be alright if you show in weird weather. There are closed for a large portion of the winter and spring months, but in the summer and fall, y'all should go ahead and check in. Good space.

Absolutely LOVED the service and the atmosphere was great. The food is DELICIOUS. MUST HAVE. I ordered the crab cakes and the mango salsa was so delicious. Pictured is the prawn salad and it is highly recommended (for good reason). The two sauces that come with it are delicious and super flavorful on their own but together they're amazing. This is a family owned business so please take care of the staff and they will take care of you!

The food is great. First time here, so I tried the crab cakes with carribean salsa. It comes with veggies and rice or potatoes. The salsa was perfect, sweet with the crab cakes. The crab cakes themselves were soft and tender. The whole thing just comes together perfectly! I also tried the pink lemonade, which was good as well, nice and tart! Highly recommend a visit. They got an outside seating area, perfect for those sunny days!