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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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The entrance to this subterranean space can be difficult to spot—at the bottom of a Tyler Street staircase. There you'll find a sophisticated yet casual wine and cocktail bar that melds vintage Victorian with a rustic-industrial feel and sense of whimsy (concrete floors, reclaimed wood, antiques). Catering to the after-hours crew, it offers contemporary bites, handcrafted cocktails, and a distinctly steampunk vibe. Most of the sodas, syrups, bitters, and infusions are made in-house.
940 Water St., entrance on Tyler St., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- High-quality craft cocktails
- Late-night libations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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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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Painted a cheery yellow outside, this dimly lighted roadside log cabin evokes the feeling of a bygone era with its wood paneling, exposed beams, and bric-a-brac-filled dining room. Locally sourced seafood and steaks dominate the menu. Consider Dungeness crab cakes with pineapple-cranberry compote, gnocchi with wild shrimp and shellfish, or bacon-wrapped filet mignon topped with crab and a burgundy–cremini mushroom reduction.
256861 U.S. 101, Port Angeles, Washington, 98362, USA
Known For
- Worth crab cakes
- Local cod fish-and-chips
- Classic cocktails in the Forest Room lounge
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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Since 1977 this venerable ice-cream parlor and candy shop has been a fixture downtown, doling out small-batch ice creams and Italian ices, and always featuring at least 30 flavors—many, such as pink gooseberry and strawberry-rhubarb, featuring ingredients sourced from local farms. If it's a warm day, bring your cone, shake, or sundae (or box of handmade chocolates) next door to Pope Marine Park and enjoy your dessert while watching ships in the bay.
627 Water St., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Signature Swiss orange chocolate chip ice cream
- Old-timey atmosphere
- Classic banana splits
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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
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The Copalis River flows beside this cash-only, cedar-shake-covered local favorite, in business since the 1930s and known for filling comfort food throughout the day, starting with bay shrimp breakfast scrambles and continuing later in the day with BLTs, burgers, chicken-fried steak sandwiches, clam strips, and fish-and-chips served in baskets. The laid-back dining room has a 10-foot-long clam-digging shovel in the corner.
3119 Hwy. 109, Copalis Beach, Washington, 98535, USA
Known For
- Picnic tables overlooking the river
- French dip and German sausage sandwiches
- Tasty fried seafood
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This long, narrow Japanese sushi bar and noodle house offers a long menu of udon, ramen, and other hearty soups along with stir-fries, sushi rolls, and donburi (rice bowls). Start with tofu fries, miso soup, seaweed salad, spring rolls, or gyoza pot stickers stuffed with cabbage, pork, and green onion. Finish with a slice of green tea tiramisu.
225 Taylor St., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Sushi rolls with local tempura lingcod and wasabi mayo
- Karaage-style fried chicken and squid legs
- Excellent sake menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Well-crafted espresso drinks made with house-roasted coffee are the main draw of this congenial roadside café with comfy seating and a gas fireplace. There's also a good selection of panini and bagel sandwiches, and—most famously—locally revered Olympic Mountain ice cream in unusual flavors like vanilla-habanero and huckleberry swirl.
24240 U.S. 101, Washington, 98548, USA
Known For
- Build-your-own breakfast sandwiches
- White-chocolate mochas
- Sundaes and malted milk shakes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Pop into this dapper downtown java house while browsing Sequim's bounty of boutiques and galleries for a blackberry mocha or a golden turmeric chai. The food offerings hit the spot, too—consider the caprese panini or triple-chocolate croissant.
104 W. Washington St., Sequim, Washington, 98382, USA
Known For
- Inviting, sunny dining room
- Sweet and savory scones in interesting flavors
- Elevated-brand ice cream from Port Townsend
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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A contemporary, upbeat Mexican restaurant and tequila bar that's perfect for post-beach sipping and noshing, this airy, high-ceilinged space with reclaimed-wood walls offers plenty of classics, from chicken flautas to prawn tacos. But it's the fusion-y twists, including ahi-chipotle poke bowls, chorizo burgers, and seafood pasta, that really stand out, along with an extensive list of premium tequilas and mezcal.
5 W. Myrtle La., Pacific Beach, Washington, 98571, USA
Known For
- Blueberry mezcal martinis
- Salvadorean-style fried plantains
- Cheerful patio
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Chatter-filled and nearly always packed, this downtown neighborhood tavern with TVs airing Seattle sports games and ample sidewalk seating is popular for casual but creative comfort fare. Best bets include the citrus-crab salad with feta and avocado and the mac-and-cheese with buffalo chicken, plus an extensive list of beef and elk burgers.
113 W. 1st St., Port Angeles, Washington, 98362, USA
Known For
- Well-curated craft beer list
- Good people-watching from the patio
- Locally line-caught albacore tuna melts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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This greenhouse-enclosed restaurant with a garden patio overlooks one of the region's oldest lavender and herb farms and features a creative, seasonally inspired menu. The specialties change often but might include lamb burgers with turmeric-pickled onions and Dijon aioli, seared pork belly with tamari-ginger sauce, and chili-seared halibut with a rhubarb-tarragon salsa. Try the house-made smoothies and shrub sodas.
101 Provence View La., Sequim, Washington, 98382, USA
Known For
- Great views of the Dungeness Valley and mountains
- Craft cocktails with herbal and fresh-fruit infusions
- A bakery and market with takeout goods
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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Carefully crafted breakfasts and lunches are the focus of this well-run, family-friendly eatery, a Sequim institution since 1981. Breakfast is served throughout the day, and on Sunday morning the large, well-lit dining room is especially bustling. The selection is extensive: thickly sliced bacon and eggs are a top seller, but the restaurant is best known for its creamy blintzes, golden-brown waffles, and variety of crepes and pancakes. Lunch choices include several salads, sandwiches, burgers, and a soup du jour.
292 W. Bell St., Washington, 98382, USA
Known For
- Eggs Nicole with veggies and hollandaise sauce on a croissant
- Huge soufflé-style apple-cinnamon pancakes
- Char-broiled burgers at lunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Espresso, beer, wine, and a variety of sweet baked goods—including memorable cinnamon rolls and lemon bars—are served in this inviting roastery and bistro with a gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and a cozy upstairs loft with armchairs and sofas. The kitchen doles out creative fare such as blackened-prawn tacos and a harvest salad with hazelnuts and house-pickled beets.
841 Point Brown Ave., Ocean Shores, Washington, 98569, USA
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- Coffee drinks with house-roasted beans
- Hearty breakfasts
- Occasional dinner events with live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Cozy and eclectic, this little gem tucked away on a downtown side street uses locally sourced, organic ingredients in its flavorful portobello banh mi sandwiches, lamb kofta kebabs, pork belly burritos, and dinner salads. A colorful owl mural on the back wall watches over a dining room decorated with plants, patterned tablecloths, and local works of art.
218 Polk St., Port Townsend, Washington, 98368, USA
Known For
- Fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies
- Good selection of local beers and ciders
- Vegan caramel brownies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs. No dinner spring–fall
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Located near the tip of the Point Brown Peninsula, this stylish contemporary bistro with ample seating in a festive courtyard draws discerning diners from up and down the coast. The eclectic cuisine relies heavily on local produce and seafood and includes thin-crust pizzas, blackened ahi with seasonal veggies, and hand-cut rib-eye steaks topped with grilled wild prawns or scallops.
404 Salmonberry La. NW, Ocean Shores, Washington, 98569, USA
Known For
- Popular late-afternoon happy hour
- Weekend brunch
- Luscious cheesecake
