Pia the Peacekeeper, the 18-foot giant troll sculpture on Bainbridge Island by Danish artist Thomas…read moreDambo, took approximately seven days to two weeks to make. She was so cool to see, this is our second troll to visit while being in this beautiful state! We decided to spend our last day experiencing the ferry ride and go across to Bainbridge and enjoy the afternoon and grab lunch and visit Pea. Such a went quaint little town look forward to visiting again.

Pia the Peacekeeper is my favorite troll I've seen so far. She's a just little hidden which makes…read moreit much more fun to find her!

The Bainbridge Island Ferry had me living out my Grey's Anatomy dreams. We traveled between Seattle…read moreand Bainbridge for an afternoon of wine tasting. We drove a car onto the ferry. On the way there, we got in line about 40 minutes early, so we were able to easily get onto the ferry. However, on the way back, there were a lot of cars in line, so we weren't able to get on the first ferry we were waiting for. The ferries were also backed up, so we waited in line for a bit over an hour. We were in great company, so it was not an issue at all, but it's something to be aware of if you're on a time crunch. There's a lot of unpredictability that can come with the ferry, so you have to give yourself enough time! Once on the ferry, we got out of our cars and explored. The ferry gives gorgeous views of the shoreline including the Space Needle and observation wheel. There's plenty of space inside with lots of tables and chairs. We got a little booth and played card games. The ride itself is so short that I actually could've enjoyed a little more time on the ferry. The ferry is a fun way to explore the islands and the ability to bring on a car adds to the accessibility of exploration on the other end!

Please don't miss taking the ferry to Bainbridge Island. It's a short 35 minute ride with great…read moreviews! The ticket is $8.50. There are plenty of snacks you can get on the ferry. Service is great. The ferries run all year.

This place was very good. Everything I ate was super solid. They cook most of it in front of you at…read morethe bar and everything comes out hot and fresh. We had some meatball and bread appetizers both were excellent. The olives were fire. I can't remember what pizzas we got but both hit the spot and I have to imagine anything they are putting out is good. Not sure about parking as I walked in from the street. Pretty good sized place but it was very busy on a late Saturday afternoon.

My daughter, wife, and I arrived a little after 6 pm on a cold Saturday night in January. The…read morerestaurant was busy, but they were able to find us a table with no wait. We were warmly greeted by our server shortly after being seated. The restaurant was full of energy with numerous lively conversations. It was loud, but not loud enough that we couldn't carry on our own conversation. We each ordered a 12-inch pizza of our liking, knowing that we would have leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. I ordered the Italian sausage pizza, Salsiccia. My wife ordered a Margherita pizza, and my daughter ordered a Prosciutto. All three pies came out of the brick oven in no time. We shared slices from each. Funny, we all thought the pizza we each ordered was the best, but all were great. Service was excellent the entire evening. Our server was attentive and funny. We enjoyed our meal and our visit and will return

A cute little Italian grocery store and a cafe with an open kitchen on Bainbridge Island. Honestly…read morewhen I saw the kitchen staff at work, something told me the food was gonna be off the charts. It was! We got the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the mushroom sauce, spaghetti with marinara and an artichoke/mushroom/ olives pizza. It was terrific. I was eyeing the cannoli and a friendly lady in the line told me it was a must try. So I did. It was crunchy, not too sweet, nutty from the pistachio and sweet from the chocolate. Unfortunately we were very hungry so we demolished the food within minutes-- so no pictures. The storefront was very cute. A lot of Italian wines, spices, and condiments and even an olive oil bottling station. I also bought a bottle of Sangiovese that I am very excited to try.

3.5 stars. Decent food and decent ambiance. We came here for lunch on a Sat afternoon and got…read moreseated quickly. Their process is that you order at the counter first and then they seat you. We were in the covered patio and it was heated, which worked well since it got cooler and rainy within a few minutes of us getting there. Their ambiance is casual and they have servers but you don't end up interacting much with them. We ordered the margherita pizza, the funghi e tartufo, the hot lovers pasta with shrimp (level 3 spice), the spinach ravioli. Everything was delicious. My personal favorite was the mushroom pizza and the hot lovers pasta. The pasta definitely had a kick to it for level 3. The shrimp could have been replaced with alternative meat option because it didn't absorb the sauce like I would have liked it to. The ravioli was done well. The margherita was very tasty. They gave bread with the pasta but it was just super bland and there was no olive oil or butter with it. Overall, decent place to come and get a quick, filling meal. They could work on their table accompaniments more.

Missed Opportunities…read more When I think of this bridge, I think of missing the ferry to Seattle, and having to drive around the island to get home. I think of visiting friends who live on Bainbridge, which in turn makes me think of the Wicker Man. I think of the nights spent at the nearby Clearwater Casino, dancing the night away in a smoke filled room. I also think of Laura.. If you look to the left when leaving Bainbridge, you can see the log where they found Laura Palmer's body in the pilot of David Lynch's Twin Peaks.

I'm a fan of bridges as long as they're not too far off the ground (or water). This bridge is a…read moresteel one that felt very safe. I wanted to get under the bridge in order to take a few pictures. Finding a way under the bridge is not an easy task for a tourist. I used maps to find the roads that would lead me there but had a number of wrong turns and dead ends. Finally, just by chance, I turned my head and saw a path down to the beach. The path is not appropriate for everyone - it was muddy, slippery, and had a bit of an incline. Wearing the wrong shoes could also ruin your day. The beach was full of clam shells and rocks with barnacles. There were a lot of birds and the water flowed at a brisk pace under the bridge. The bridge itself had vines growing on the outer posts away from the water. It was great for photos and my family loved the adventure!

One of the best restaurants I ever been to. Amazing atmosphere perfect spot for d dinner date.read more

Food and service are always great...... but why am I always seated at the bar????…read moreI am by myself for lunch there is hardly anyone seated at the tables. I ask for a table as my back is affected by my feet. I am told there is only bar seating available. There was hardly anyone here at this time. I have been here with two people ( my wife) and am always seated at a table. Been coming here for years for lunch as I live out on the Olympic Peninsula maybe 70 mile trip. Usually I am on a shopping expedition.

Secret?! i think not. ;) Although it can appear rather secretive if you consider walking through it…read morethe first time (w/o knowing it's a tunnel) and ask yourself upon exiting "I was in an underground tunnel?" Yup. And a super COOL one at that, too. :) Fine shops, great lunch options, and a jackpot of historic Seattle photos - everything from the early days of dumping Pill Hill fill into Elliot Bay to the early Boeing airplanes. Downtown? Take a stroll down this tunnel. It begins/ends in Rainier Square and ends/begins in One/Two Union Square. Happy strolling. :)

I haven't visited enough underground tunnels to know if this one deserves 5 stars or not, so let's…read morework this out, arithmetic-style! 1 star for keeping me out of the rain, cold, and wind and away from motor traffic and waiting for crosswalk signals. 1 star for neat photos of old-time Seattle 1 star for a display of upcoming shows from the 5th Ave 1 star for the convenience store selling cards and snacks. There are also some little deli type eateries, a salon, and an art gallery, though I haven't taken advantage of any of them yet. All in all, this is a pretty spiffy way to get from 7th and Union to 4th and University without having to set foot outside - always a plus when it comes to dealing with Seattle's variable weather.

Cool Landmark in Seattle, Washington…read more.. I've had "The Center of the Universe" bookmarked for a while. It's a good thing to look at the bookmarked items on the Yelp app once in a while. I totally forgot about this novel and unique piece of Public Art! I should have visited it when I saw the Troll and the blue Fremont Bridge yesterday... darn! Anyway... I parked across the street and got a good shot of this directional sign! As I drew closer, I saw places on the sign that I would like to see - such as Machu Piccu and Rio de Janeiro. Other interesting places include The North Pole and The Milky Way. What a fun tourist stop! Check it out when you have time! It's free, quick, and a good break from daily routine!

One of the few photo ops (like the Rocket, dinosaurs, the Troll, etc) in Fremont…read more I saw the sign. It opened up my eyes. Life is demanding without understanding. To reiterate, I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes I saw the sign. No one's gonna drag you up To get into the light where you belong But where do you belong? Now if you excuse me, all that she wants is another baby, and she's gone tomorrow, boy.

Thank you Goddess for making Eagle Harbor…read more If I didn't have Osprey nesting in the tree above my house, or a Harbor Seal who visits every Fall and Winter... If I didn't have Madame Otter and her pups visit in the Summertime and sun bathe on the pier and tease the Golden Eagle with her fish sandwich... or the Young Bucks taking their first tentative steps into the water and eventually swimming across to eat the neighbors' roses.... If I didn't hear Coyotes howling from deep in the Woods up the road or Racoons getting it on in the Willow Tree outside our bedroom window... If I didn't have Blue Herons and Kingfishers, Baby Ducks or Canadian Geese greet me every morning... and, of course, the Majestic Eagles who perch on top of the huge Cedar Tree and get bossed around by the teeniest of little birds.... If I didn't have all this in front of my wonderful, tiny, quirky old house, I'd pack my bags and head home to mother San Francisco.... Thanks Eagle Harbor, for saving my marriage.

We visited Frankie 2 years ago, we wished the museum was open when we visited but it wasn't but was…read morestill cool driving around trying to find him! Found 3 that year, 2 last year and plan on visiting more this year!!

If you are troll hunting there is one right in front of the National Nordic Museum. Overall, I…read moreliterally only had time to take this photo, but maybe next time I will actually go inside this museum to check it out! The statue is big and has its two hands curled up. Frankie also looks like he is smiling. I don't know what material it is made of but since we are in a rainy city like Seattle it seems like it is holding up just fine. It looks like a lot of work to complete Frankie and it is interesting to be looking for these trolls all across the world and the United States! I also went to the one in Oregon and each one is different and unique just like people are!