Warm vibe in the bar. Friendly staff and service. Our favorite spot, love the food specials!read more

I had lunch here last weekend with a couple of friends. The host and our server with both friendly…read moreand welcoming, although our server was quite forgetful and had to be reminded to bring items we had requested. The meze platter and various sandwiches were tasty, although my BLT had about twice as much mayo on it as it should have had. The sweet potato fries were extremely flabby and needed to be much crispier. The room was a lovely space with a nice view of the golf course. While our meal was pretty good, it could have been better.

Moved here about a year ago, been driving by this place every day. Tonight my wife and I stopped…read morein really not expecting much, or so wrong. Clean, no smell, staff smiling, happy, so welcoming. We sat inside, tables a good distance apart from each other, they clearly value each customer, not each dollar. Nice patio outside over looking the water. Food, we started with artichoke dip, wow so good, cheesy, served with toast, a great shareable appetizer. Dinner I had street bang shrimp tacos, and my wife had the royal with cheese burger. Fresh cook, this is not a kitchen that is reheating or use microwave's. Their cooking staff cares. Fresh, simple and so plated, excellent. Wait staff, friendly, but not hovering, our waitress, amazing. Smiling checking in but not overwhelming. This is a wonderful little gem in Port Orchard, and a nice nod to the movie Pulp Fiction

Whiskey Gulch has some customer service work to do!!…read more The food looked amazing, but unfortunately, I didn't get to try it due to a complete service breakdown. While dining with a friend, I told our server I'd be placing a to-go order halfway through my drink, but he disappeared for over 45 minutes. I eventually had to flag down another server to place my order--an A mushroom burger, a Zeus salad with gyro meat, and a bacon cheeseburger(no cheese) --while also requesting a box and the check for my friend. After waiting another 25 minutes with no updates, we had to ask a third person for the check because my friend's baby was getting restless.Our original server finally returned and casually mentioned he had been on break, never having passed our table off to anyone else. When I asked about my food, he realized the second server never even entered the order into the system. He offered to "rush" the items, but after already waiting nearly 40 minutes for an order that was never started, I wasn't willing to wait another 30 minutes. It was incredibly frustrating to walk away empty-handed after spending 90 minutes dealing with a lack of basic communication and follow-through. It was a beautiful outside and was really nice to sit outside and look at the ocean, not super comfortable seats but the view makes up for it. 2 stars because my vodka lemonade was good, the staff is friendly but just all over the place and such bad communication.

This is an amazing facility - from entry, directly across the road from the water, the beach and…read morethe General Store, Seabeck Conference Center is warm, inviting and beautifully arranged for guests of all ages. We attended a multi-generational gathering, over three days, and everything from the property, to the buildings/rooms, to the staff and food were excellent. The parking ample, the amenities sparse but completely satisfactory. We were most impressed by the young staff - in the dining hall and the grounds/facilities keepers - were so smiley, friendly, warm and seemed happy to be of service. We truly loved our first visit and stay and look forward to more opportunities to be at Seabeck Conference Center again.

I wanted to like this place. But its best days are clearly behind it. The family facilities were…read morebadly dated. The playground hadn't been updated in many years. Of the three swings at the main play area, one was broken. There was a single half-court basketball court. The lone tetherball pole was broken. There was a badminton court but no racquets. The food service was woefully inadequate. We had a vegetarian option, selected and paid for in advance. On day two dinner, they served us a tiny portion, perhaps 300 calories. Breakfast the third day the kitchen staff told us they were out of vegetarian food and it wouldn't be replenished that day. There was no manager of expo in the dining room at any time. Indeed, I never saw a manager or anyone besides kitchen serving staff at all during the whole weekend. The facility said no snacks were allowed for the family camp, but there were no snacks available on site at all during the weekend, a very odd omission for a family focused camp. It was an incredibly disappointing trip. The accommodations were very dated and dusty but reasonably clean. The value for the dollar was very poor. It was twice as expensive as Camp Orkila, but aside from 1960s era motel accommodation, it was inferior in every way.

Kiana Lodge is a beautiful private venue located between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island on the…read moreKitsap Peninsula. Quintessential Native American, Pacific Northwest destination. I usually associate Kiana Lodge with weddings. My first visit on a rainy Sunday afternoon was for a celebration of life memorial (4/6/25). This can be accessed by car via ferry sailings from Edmonds/Kingston or Seattle/Bainbridge Island or driving around the sound from Seattle/Tacoma. I also received an e-newsletter where Kenmore Air can provide transport via seaplane for special events onsite. The Garden Atrium was arranged with a reception area and coat service. A table was set up with various curated memorabilia, A/V services to provide slide show and speaker capability. There was also an open bar, coffee/tea service including water and lemonade, and catering services were also provided. Delicious cuisine. Beautiful, serene views and seating also allowed for mingling and sharing anecdotes. A genuine celebration of a very accomplished individual who left lasting legacy, demonstrated a strong love of family, and a truly a life well lived. Beautiful destination for private events.

Got married here in July of this year and couldn't have been happier! This was by far the prettiest…read morevenue we looked at (and we visited about a dozen within an hour of Seattle), plus we got the added benefit of working with a very organized, thoughtful, and accommodating venue team who made everything from planning to catering and day-of operations smooth. We highly recommend this venue! (Photo credit: Sound & Sea Photography!)

Fantastic venue for weddings, seminars, parties, and small group meetings. They have many…read moredifferent spaces for any event.

Had our wedding reception here 2 weeks ago after our ceremony at Manchester State Park. Overall I…read morewas very pleased with everything. This is a truly unique venue that used to be roller rink and it was perfect for our reception. My only issue came the day before the wedding when I found out that the round tables (I had been promised) had been rented out to another wedding happening the same day. We had already purchased round table cloths, and our seating chart was for round tables which seat a different number of people than the rectangular tables that were left for me. So my husband and I redid the entire searching chart the day before our wedding. Luckily I had awesome bridesmaids who came to my rescue and helped me sort it all out. The response from the pavilion was, "Well you have enough tables right?" Technically yes, but you caused quite a headache for us the day before our wedding.

This venue was just so lovely. My niece got married here this past weekend and I thought it was a…read morewonderful venue. The owner was helpful, and kind. The property is beautiful.

My friend Carly got married here last weekend (I was in the bridal party) and it was AMAZING! The…read morebarn and property is in itself, fantastic. But what really makes this place special and different from other venues are the owners. John and Juanita are the absolute best! So accommodating, laid back, generous, fun, etc. I can't say enough about them and how easy they were to work with. Talk about low-stress planning. They made everything easy and fun for us. We all like them so much that we are trying to figure out what else we can book at their venue just to see them again! The upstairs area for getting ready is huge and great for on-site hair and makeup and pre-game photos. Lots of fun props up there. I feel like Capitol City Barn will quickly become the premier venue in Olympia with these wonderful people at the helm. You will NOT be disappointed!

Stunning Views and Perfect Retreat Setting…read more I recently stayed at Sacred Waters Retreat Center for a group weekend retreat, and the location is absolutely spectacular. The property offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Hood Canal and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains in the distance. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the main hall provided an excellent space for our group activities. The landscaping is beautifully maintained and really enhances the natural beauty of the property. For the price point, this place offers excellent value--you really can't beat the combination of affordability and those stunning water and mountain views. Special shoutout to Lois, the landscaper, who was absolutely wonderful and clearly takes great pride in maintaining the grounds! If you're looking for an affordable retreat space with spectacular scenery and solid facilities, Sacred Waters is a great choice. The natural beauty of the location is truly unforgettable.

I've been to dozens of retreat and conference centers over the years. This one is one of the…read morenicest! Beautiful setting, completely updated 1920s log lodge, great vibe/ambience, and supportive (not smothering) staff. Bonus: Chef Traecy (spelling?) and crew have done their best to serve fresh, local food that accommodates all dietary needs. How does it taste so good? There are foods I have not enjoyed before, but under his capable cooking, I loved them.

I attended a conference at this center. It's off the beaten pass in the back where it looks like…read moreyou're boarding a ferry. Parking is kind of confusing, but the people are nice. Great views from the meeting room. And I guess everybody tries.

I attended an "gala" here recently for an art show. The Conference Centre was a perfect size for…read moreall the artists and guests. Nice venue, great location. They served hors d'oeuvres that were all very good and had a no-host drinks bar. The one rub is that there were not enough stations to serve the guests effeciently. One would wait 15 minutes in line for a drink, another 15 for cheeze and fruit and another 15 for hot hors d'oeuvres. Most skipped the food or drinks after they got one item rather than spend most of the evening in line.