Must-see restaurants in Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

  • Finistere

    Olympic Peninsula

    When Sweet Laurette (formerly in this location) closed, local foodies despaired, but Finistere is a worthy replacement. With a staff whose experience…

  • Next Door Gastropub

    Olympic Peninsula

    Arguably the best place to eat on the peninsula and definitely serving the best burger (go for the Mrs Newton with bacon, fig jam and Brie), this small,…

  • Creekside Restaurant

    Olympic Peninsula

    With a view over the wild Pacific Ocean and the friendliest service imaginable, this place is worth the out-of-the-way drive. Order perfectly crafted…

  • Traditions Cafe & World Folk Art

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    This comfortable hippie enclave at the edge of Heritage Park offers fresh salads and tasty, healthy sandwiches (smoked salmon with lemon-tahini dressing…

  • OleBob's Seafood Market

    Washington Coast

    Overlooking the marina, this salt-of-the-sea fish market and cafe serves up fresh-off-the-boat fish-and-chips, baked oysters, clam chowder, crab cakes and…

  • Bella Italia

    Olympic Peninsula

    Bella Italia has been around a lot longer than Bella, the heroine of the Twilight saga, but its mention in the book as the site of Bella and Edward's…

  • Alder Wood Bistro

    Olympic Peninsula

    Organic, local and sustainably produced ingredients are used to create unique wood-fired pizzas (try the pork sausage and kimchi) and delectable mains…

  • Spar Cafe Bar

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    A legendary local cafe-pub now owned by Portland's McMenamin brothers, who have maintained its authentic wood-panel interior. There's a snug, a long bar…

  • Pickled Fish

    Washington Coast

    On top of the Adrift Hotel, this sleek new restaurant-bar feels fancy without being pretentious. Try the spicy fisherman's stew or a wood-fired pizza…

  • LD's Woodfire Grill

    Olympic Peninsula

    The heritage building is filled with eclectic bric-a-brac, art and plants, while the grill cooks up tasty seafood, meat and veggies. Dine indoors or near…

  • Shelburne Hotel Pub & Dining Room

    Washington Coast

    Newly redesigned, the Shelburne has a formal dining room (open weekends only) and a more casual pub, both of which showcase inventive Northwest cuisine…

  • Silverwater Café

    Olympic Peninsula

    The Silverwater provides a romantic atmosphere in the not-too-fancy setting of a classic Port Townsend Victorian-era building. Renowned for its creatively…

  • Depot

    Washington Coast

    Ask anyone where to eat on the Long Beach Peninsula and they will point you here. The cute, narrow restaurant inhabits the historic Seaview train depot,…

  • 222 Market

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    A semifancy food court that brings together some of Olympia's best bites, this market hall lets you choose among (or combine!) fresh oysters at Chelsea…

  • Kokopelli Grill

    Olympic Peninsula

    Many Port Angeles residents cite this as their favorite restaurant, and rave about the seafood dishes in particular. While the burgers, pastas and…

  • Rediviva

    Washington Coast

    Not the sort of restaurant you'd necessarily expect to find in Aberdeen, this elegant corner space features a changing menu of locally sourced and foraged…

  • Bennett's Fish Shack

    Washington Coast

    This classic seafood fry-up place does it right. Everything from the clam strips to the cod and chips are fresh, crispy and not too greasy. The chowder is…

  • Ocean Beach Roasters & Bistro

    Washington Coast

    It sounds like a basic coffee shop, but this place has it all, from eggs Benedict to craft beer and local wine. Surprisingly, it works. The friendly owner…

  • Eatery at the Grant House

    Washington Coast

    Choose to dine on the garden patio or in the bright window-enclosed veranda of this lovely heritage building. The dinner menu consists of hearty mains…

  • Farmers Market

    Washington Coast

    One of the best and cheapest places to eat in Vancouver is at this weekend farmers market in and around Esther Short Park. Vendors from surrounding farms…

  • River's Edge Restaurant

    Olympic Peninsula

    Stick to the freshly caught seafood here, and look out for barbecues in summer, when salmon is baked in the traditional Quileute way. The restaurant is…

  • 42nd Street Cafe

    Washington Coast

    The menu is small, but there's something for everyone here, from great burgers to grilled salmon and bouillabaisse. Classy country-style decor, an…

  • Little Conejo

    Washington Coast

    This bright and airy corner restaurant serves street tacos with intensely flavorful fillings, like choriqueso (chorizo and cheese), lengua (beef tongue)…

  • Doc's Marina Grill

    Olympic Peninsula

    With a great location by Port Townsend's marina, Doc's offers something for everyone. There are burgers, sandwiches, fish-and-chips, various salads,…

  • Blackbeard's Brewery

    Washington Coast

    Blackbeard's offers a Seattle-worthy selection of craft beers, wine by the glass and hard cider, plus a housemade root beer for kids. The wood-fired…

  • Old School Pizzeria

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    A well-worn, well-loved local hangout, this casual pizza joint is covered in graffiti, stickers, posters, grease and love. Grab a slice and a beer or soda…

  • Berry Fields

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    Centralia isn't known for its great restaurants, but here's an exception. This brunch spot, situated in Centralia’s biggest antiques mall, offers…

  • Pat's Place

    Olympic Peninsula

    Stop at this quirky, Native American–run hole-in-the-wall for fry-bread tacos and a slice of homemade pie (Pat, the owner, usually bakes two kinds daily).

  • Billy's Bar & Grill

    Washington Coast

    Like nearly every two-story brick building in the Pacific Northwest, this beer-and-burger joint was once home to a bordello upstairs. It's also supposedly…

  • The In Place

    Olympic Peninsula

    With little else to choose from, you'll probably have to settle for this mediocre but friendly home-style-cooking place on Hwy 101 opposite the Forks…

  • Halfway House

    Olympic National Park

    Popping up out of nowhere just when you're desperate for coffee and a slice of pie, this place looks rough from outside but is bright and cheery indoors…

  • Waterfront Pizza

    Olympic Peninsula

    If you're craving a quick snack, grab a tasty, crispy, thin-crust slice downstairs – just be prepared for lines in the walk-in-closet-sized dining room …

  • Oyster House

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    This historic waterfront restaurant has been through hard times: it closed after a fire a few years ago, then struggled to maintain its old standards,…

  • Beaches

    Washington Coast

    A view-filled place right on the river, Beaches has a bit of a cookie-cutter corporate feel but gets points for its cheery service and great happy hour…

  • Brady’s Oysters

    Washington Coast

    Stock your coolers with a sailor’s snack of delicious bivalve mollusks, plus razor clams, shrimp and live crabs, at this family-owned institution just a…

  • Bailey's Bakery & Café

    Washington Coast

    Sharing digs with Nahcotta post office, this small nook serves espresso from Astoria, OR, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and, on Sundays, the lauded …

  • Mermaid Deli

    Washington Coast

    Hot and cold sandwiches – 6in or foot-long – plus a mean clam chowder make this dependable stop-off a favorite among locals and vacationers alike. Did we…

  • Mill 109

    Washington Coast

    The best eating option in this neck of the woods has a family-friendly restaurant atmosphere and serves everything from burgers, salads and fried razor…

  • Warm House Restaurant

    Olympic Peninsula

    Enjoy simply cooked American fare like burgers and sandwiches surrounded by windows overlooking Neah Bay. There's a fireplace roaring in winter to help…

  • Lemon Grass Restaurant

    Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast

    An old favorite for classic Thai dishes, this Olympia standby has a lot of vegetarian options and lets you choose how spicy your dish should be, on a…