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Since the early '90s, this cheerful art-filled spot has been a go-to on the peninsula for celebrating special occasions and simply enjoying stellar comfort food with locally sourced ingredients. Consider kicking off your meal with goat cheese fondue or a half pound of Willapa Bay clams steamed in white wine, before graduating to flash-fried razor clams with seasonal vegetables, or ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms and topped with tomato sauce. Rich chocolate rum truffle cheesecake is a popular dessert.
4201 Pacific Hwy., Seaview, Washington, 98644, USA
Known For
- New Orleans–style beignets at breakfast
- Exceptional Pacific Northwest wine list
- House-made ice-cream flavors change monthly
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Convivial, cozy, and a bit off-the-wall, this is one of Port Townsend's best sources of generous, unfussy breakfasts and lunches, like thick pancakes and decadent eggs Benedicts, plus hefty burgers and sandwiches. Long popular with sailors and shipwrights who work in the surrounding Port Townsend Boat Haven, this hole-in-the-wall fills up fast on weekends, but you can help yourself to a mug of drip coffee while you wait.
311 Haines Pl., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Kitschy artwork and dishy staff
- Peanut butter and banana pancakes
- Wine-based brunch cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
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Local artwork lines the walls of this cozy, eclectic bistro inside a historic clapboard building a block off the main drag, near the foot of the Taylor Street staircase. The delicious seafood- and pasta-intensive menu reveals Mediterranean and Pacific Northwest influences—think cioppino with local shellfish in a tomato-saffron broth, and roasted walnut and gorgonzola penne with wild boar. There's a notable list of regional and Italian wines, and several imported ports and sherries to accompany any of the rich desserts.
920 Washington St., Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Friendly, unpretentious service
- Fresh-baked baguette with herbed butter
- Warm gingerbread with vanilla custard
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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You'll find Hama Hama oysters, which are harvested from this Hood Canal shellfish operation that's been going strong since 1922, at some of the top restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. Here at the farm store and in the open-air (dress warmly on cool days) saloon, you can enjoy these fresh-shucked bivalves—along with clams and mussels raw or wood-roasted with chipotle-bourbon butter—and other tasty pub fare at lunch. Save room for the warm-chocolate fudge brownie.
35846 U.S. 101, Lilliwaup, Washington, 98555, USA
Known For
- Local wines, ciders, and craft beers
- Clams steamed in halibut–yellow curry bone broth
- Expansive patio with water views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. in winter. No dinner
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Pick up a baguette, loaf of fig-anise bread, chocolate-chip cookies, maple-pecan scones, or cinnamon buns at this top-notch bakery, tucked into a small storefront in the heart of the Uptown district. There's a selection of cheeses, jams, granola, kombucha, and other gourmet goods to go as well. Additional locations are on the Port Townsend waterfront, in Sequim, and on Bainbridge Island.
617 Tyler St., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of inventive fillings
- Lemon-blueberry scones
- Seasonal pies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner
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This hip, counter-service seafood bar with a mod-industrial vibe serves Puget Sound oysters and clams on the half shell—either raw or baked with seasonal compound butters—and several beers and ciders on tap to wash them down. Oyster shooters are another favorite, and there's a short menu of other fish-centric dishes, from steamed Dungeness crab with clarified butter to chowder made with local clams, but nothing fried.
210 W. Washington St., Sequim, Washington, 98382, USA
Known For
- "grown-up" grilled cheese with bacon and shrimp
- Exceptional craft cocktails
- Sea-salt chocolate-chip cookies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Sun.
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The dark-wood-paneled walls, floor-to-ceiling stained-glass windows, and marble café tables inside this venerable spot attest to its history of feeding locals and visitors for more than a century. Although it calls itself a pub, the Shelburne has a casually sophisticated look and vibe, and stellar yet reasonably priced Pacific Northwest fare to go with it—consider the miso-cured sablefish with bok choy and pickled shiitakes, or crispy braised pork with polenta and a blackberry gastrique (a sauce that's sweet and sour). Brunch is a popular affair on weekends. The restaurant is inside a small boutique hotel with comfy rooms.
4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Washington, 98644, USA
Known For
- Popular weekend brunch
- Outstanding craft cocktail list
- Locally sourced seafood and meats
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From Westport, it's a scenic 20-mile drive down the coast to reach the much-buzzed-about eatery that is inside the historic and offbeat Tokeland Hotel and run by young restaurateurs who had operated the original Wandering Goose in Seattle before relocating here in 2018. Folks come from all over to sample the fluffy scratch-made biscuits and Japanese-style oyakodon omelets (eggs with chicken), but dinner is the star attraction—and duck confit slow-simmered for six hours is the most celebrated dish. In addition to a thoughtfully curated wine and cocktail list, the restaurant has interesting nonalcoholic drinks, from natural sodas to drinking vinegars. A team of cute resident cats and dogs often amble about the dining room visiting with patrons.
2964 Kindred Ave., Washington, 98590, USA
Known For
- Endearingly inviting nautical-chic dining room
- Creative breakfasts (served till 2 pm)
- Seasonally flavored soft-serve sundaes
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With tall windows overlooking Ilwaco's marina, a high timber-beam ceiling, and a friendly crowd of locals and visitors, this upbeat gastropub in At the Helm Hotel is perfect for a bite to eat before or after hiking and beachcombing at nearby Cape Disappointment State Park. Highlights from the seafood-intensive menu are a platter of house-pickled fish, rich Dungeness crab bisque, lingcod fish tacos, and a Reuben with pastrami-spiced albacore steak and beer-braised sauerkraut.
203 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Washington, 98624, USA
Known For
- Patio with great views of Baker Bay
- Shareable "seafood nosh" boards
- Nice selection of Pacific Northwest wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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Count on comforting, hearty Pacific Northwest pub fare at this long, narrow, and dimly lit eatery, with an ample selection of regional beer on tap. Look for pizza, seafood, and appetizers like deep-fried pickles, beer-battered mushrooms, crab cakes, and a pound of clams. Fish-and-chips, sandwiches, and burgers like the Naughty Nellie, with American and Swiss cheese and crushed red pepper, round out the menu. There's a small beer garden in back and more seating out front. Hoquiam is about a 30-minute drive from Ocean Shores.
207 8th St., Hoquiam, Washington, 98550, USA
Known For
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Excellent beer selection
- Attractive beer garden
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You can count on finding deftly prepared Pacific Northwest pub fare—thin-crust pizzas, beer-braised pot roast, house-made black-bean burgers seafood, cod fish-and-chips, and crab-rockfish cakes—at this long, narrow, and dimly lit neighborhood pub in downtown Hoquiam. There's an ample selection of regional beer on tap, which is best enjoyed in the cozy beer garden in back.
207 8th St., Hoquiam, Washington, 98550, USA
Known For
- Cast-iron skillet mac-and-cheese
- Friendly service
- Live music some nights
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This funky eatery in Westport's marina district offers an unlikely trinity of traditional Southern barbecue, Hawaiian food, and the pub fare that's more typical of the area, and all of it is quite tasty. The island cuisine, including kalua pork and Hawaiian barbecue chicken, is particularly good, but regulars also swear by the fall-off-the-bone beef brisket and the panko-breaded Willapa Bay oysters and fries. You can customize the spice levels by choosing from a huge selection of hot sauces.
2309 Westhaven Dr., Westport, Washington, 98595, USA
Known For
- Refreshing cucumber margaritas
- Addictive smoked-pork egg rolls
- Garlic-smoked chicken platters
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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The most popular local saloon and brothel during Aberdeen's rough-and-tumble logging and seafaring years, this colorful tavern has a collection of prints recalling those bawdy days and remembering the life of the notorious original owner, Billy Ghol, who was rumored to have killed more than 100 men. The standard comfort fare includes steak and eggs, grilled local oysters, French dip sandwiches, and fish-and-chips. If you're looking for a challenge, try the Billy's Belt Buster, a burger with four patties, cheese, and bacon.
322 E. Heron St., Aberdeen, Washington, 98520, USA
Known For
- Good array of beef and chicken burgers
- Potential sightings of Billy Ghol's ghost
- Caramel apple tarts with vanilla ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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In an area with precious few dining options, this casual tavern just a little south of downtown Forks is a sight for sore eyes and hungry stomachs, offering up big portions of reliably good pub food. After a day of hiking or beachcombing, tuck into the half-pound Mill Creek bacon cheeseburger, a rib-eye steak, or a platter of batter-fried local seafood.
1222 S. Forks Ave., Forks, Washington, 98331, USA
Known For
- Nachos (both traditional and Irish-style)
- Craft beer and potent cocktails
- Playing pool
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Venture inside this endearingly dive-y diner with wood-paneled walls and nautical decor for formidable portions of stick-to-your-ribs breakfast and lunch fare. Consider the Dungeness crab omelet or fluffy biscuits and sausage gravy in the morning; top lunch offerings include New England–style clam chowder and the shrimp Louie salad.
2323 Westhaven Dr., Westport, Washington, 98595, USA
Known For
- Fried oysters in everything from omelets to po'boys
- Marina view from tables in front
- Platters of assorted fish and shellfish
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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This friendly, no-frills seafood spot has a simply furnished dining room as well as picnic tables and Adirondack chairs on the beach overlooking the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. On warm days it's an idyllic spot to enjoy fresh fish-and-chips (your choice of salmon, halibut, prawns, or oysters), plus hearty seafood chowder and Dungeness crab when it's in season. It closes at 7 pm, so plan accordingly.
160 Bayview Ave., Neah Bay, Washington, 98357, USA
Known For
- Lightly battered fresh local seafood
- Thick, finger-size steak fries
- Espresso drinks and pastries in the morning
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. and from Nov.–Mar.
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There can be a wait for a table at this homey country cottage–inspired restaurant, especially on weekend mornings when hikers and families pile in for sustenance before visiting Olympic National Park. Favorites include bacon-and-Brie egg scrambles, crème brûlée French toast, and—for lunch—barbecue chicken pizzas.
929 E. Front St., Port Angeles, Washington, 98362, USA
Known For
- Pleasant patio
- Decadent pastries
- Pomegranate mimosas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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With memorable views of John Wayne Marina and Sequim Bay, this is a fun place to watch boats placidly sail by while diners nibble on Dungeness crab fritters, steamed clams, bouillabaisse, cioppino, and seafood pastas. The kitchen also serves an excellent cedar-plank rib-eye steak, coffee-rubbed and served with jalapeño-garlic butter.
2577 W. Sequim Bay Rd., Washington, 98382, USA
Known For
- Outdoor deck overlooking the water
- Oyster po'boys and crab melt sandwiches at lunch
- Espresso brownie à la mode
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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An enjoyable stopover between Westport and the Long Beach Peninsula, this airy café with three walls of windows has panoramic views of the Willapa River and is decorated with colorfully painted chairs, hanging plants, and potted flowers. First-rate espresso drinks, chai teas, and light snacks—black currant scones, lavender-honey toast with goat cheese, bacon-tomato-avocado sandwiches—are offered.
1015 Robert Bush Dr. W, South Bend, Washington, 98586, USA
Known For
- Outdoor deck with river views
- Fresh-fruit smoothies
- Healthy and hearty salads
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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One of the most popular restaurants in the beach community of Seabrook, this cosmopolitan bistro with white brick walls, a pressed-tin counter bar, and big windows produces tantalizing pies with blistered crusts and top-notch toppings. Consider the truffle bianca with locally foraged mushrooms and fresh oregano and sage, or the pineapple-bacon pie with red onion, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
21 Seabrook Ave., Pacific Beach, Washington, 98550, USA
Known For
- Great selection of creative salads and appetizers
- Thin-crust New York–style pizzas
- Small but thoughtful wine list
