My husband and I got a reservation, which is a must if you want to be seated when arriving. The restaurant is very small and a nice atmosphere. I had the Chicken Linguine and my hubby got the Gorgonzola and walnut Penne. We both loved our meals and shared. I would say that the Penne had more flavor, but the cream sauce on the linguine was delicious and delicate. We would go again, for sure. read more

We made a reservation for a special dinner menu which was prix fixe that we had seen advertised in the local paper. When we arrived our table wasn't ready and we had to wait 20 minutes outside (and it was cold). When we were seated in their very tiny dining room that was fully packed and was noisy with tight quarters we were presented with the prix fixe menu and the price had gone up 50%. The restaurant said the paper had printed the wrong price and left it at that. No "we're sorry" or let us comp you a dessert or anything resembling what I consider good customer service. We have had issues with this restaurant in the past but thought we'd give it another try. Never again! We're done with the Fountain Cafe. P.S. we had a lovely dinner at the restaurant across the street. read more

This was a wonderful place with great service and food. Thank you I would like to request though that you remove this figurine from the restaurant. It's a racist depiction of an Asian woman Thank you read more

Fountain Cafe - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

All I know is I am still dreaming of their chicken Marsala! We did take out and my partner had a seafood pasta and I had the chicken Marsala and I am still thinking about how delicious and fresh it was! Perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth delicious actually considering the 2hr drive back just to have it again! read more

The flavors are the good. We all enjoyed everything that we ordered. We had the beef stroganoff, mushroom resoto and chicken linguini with sausage. Lots of great seasoning. read more

Great food, great service. A PT top restaurant for many years. Never a bad meal and great service. Not a lot of tables, plan ahead!

Been coming here for over a decade and it continues to be one of our favorite restaurants on the Olympic Peninsula. Food is excellent and the wine selection is good. The ambiance is quaint but that's also the downside-- reservations are a must for this tiny cafe/restaurant. Servic is always personable and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I came in during my holiday in Coupeville. The A-frame on the sidewalk caught my eye. I'm heavily tattooed and the restaurants that littered the streets didn't seem too inviting. This place was home as soon as I opened the door. I sat at the bar, the woman who served me was a gem. I read my book, ate delicious food, and cried because of my book. I gifted that book to the bartender. I had a wonderful time coming here alone. I highly recommend. read more

We absolutely love this restaurant! Highly recommended for a wonderful dinner and wait staff read more

Absolutely fantastic food in a very charming restaurant. Very fresh seafood dishes as well as a unique variety of other proteins and vegetarian dishes. read more

A very small place with just nine tables, so reservations are essential. We were a party of three and we tasted and shared everything that we ordered. Nice wine selection - we had a lovely Argentinian Malbec. read more

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Cute cozy restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation as the restaurant is small. The food was amazing! Portions of pasta were generous. Gnocchi was one of the best I've tasted. Will definitely be back. read more

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Such an amazing experience here! Service was outstanding, vibes were intimate and welcoming, and food was INCREDIBLE. I wish I could come here for every date night!! Must visit! read more

Get the Blast that's all you need to know. Home made bread, thick cut bacon and seasoned mayo, totally worth the drive into town

My sister and I stumbled upon this little cafe right as they were opening. It is a very small space so I was glad we got there right when it opened as I am guessing it gets busy and there can be a wait. Not sure if they take reservations but I would definitely try if you are going during peak dinner horus. Service was a little on the slow side, but that is because there was only one server for the entire restaurant of 8 tables. With that being said, service, otherwise, was friendly and fairly efficient. The menu had so many tantalizing dishes on it, I had a very hard time deciding. I ended up getting chicken fettucine which was out of this world, good. It had mushrooms and some other items not normally found in fettucine sauce and it was up there with some of the best food I have ever ate. The sauce was perfect and portions were decent. The prices are on the high end here but the food is obviously fresh and made with quality ingredients. I was disappointed that they sell pop in a can. I hate going to a restaurant and having to drink from a can and keep requesting new cans for refills. Maybe they don't have space for a fountain machine but 2.00 for a can of pop is pretty steep imo. Anyway, I think about the meal I had, quite often, and can't wait to go back and try some other items off the menu. read more

First time to Fountain and had a wonderful meal. It is a small, intimate space that feels comfortable and inviting. Cameron, our waiter, was nicely attentive and helped us select our meal. For me the star was the Moroccan fish stew - the sauce/broth was fantastic! read more

Had a really great meal here while passing through Port Townsend. I cant remember the name of the dish I ordered but it was a pasta with cream sauce, mushrooms and prosciutto and it was so amazing. All the other food was great. The staff member who served us was so friendly and nice. read more

We came here for lunch as a layover stop. We got there just as they were opening and told them of our limited time for lunch. Having read positive reviews about the bouillabaisse three of us ordered it. Wow! The orange saffron sauce was so flavorful and the seafood so fresh. Couple that with a glass or two of lovely wine and we were very happy. The restaurant is very small with lovely paintings on the walls and a very pretty little bar. I would suggest this to anyone coming through Port Townsend. read more

I wish I could give you a review of the food, but we never got past the door. My wife and I were in Port Townsend for a weekend. It was a spontaneous trip. We dropped in for a dinner one night. No reservation. We were met at the door by a woman who seemed to be in charge. After asking if we had reservations, her demeanor turned dark and curt. "We require reservations tonight. We're all full." I looked around. One table was occupied. Then she invited us to order something to go and gestured to the side door. "You can go around back and pick up something there." And she walked off. We walked around outside to the side door where we were directed. We waited 10 minutes for someone to wait on us... nobody ever came over. I'm not sure it wasn't a way to embarrass us. I came back around up front and the woman came over and met me at the door threshold. "I said you need a reservation," accompanied by a look like, "Are you stupid?" Now, no new tables had been seated. And the one table was preparing to leave. We could have been seated and served in the time we'd waited. I asked when someone would come take our to-go order. Her reply was the icing on the cake: "Whenever they get to you. To go orders aren't exactly our priority." And with that, we vowed never to visit them again. With so many great options in P.T., why waste your time on this place? read more

Great drinks, the food was delicious, and the service was good. We came on a Friday night with our two young kids. Kids enjoyed the fish and chips from the kids menu.... And they are picky eaters! read more

Quaint little place in Port Townsend. Husband enjoyed the Ahi Tuna tacos but I thought they were gross, as there was an over abundance of runny strawberry cream sauce running out the the tortilla. We both ordered salads for our entrees. The warm salad was great and very filling. I had the NW Salad with micro greens, fresh fruit and lovely mango lime vinaigrette. Service was good and we enjoyed our meal read more

fantastic food. fabulous service. fun atmosphere. amazing wine. smiles all around. never disappoints !!! stop by if you're in port townsend. it's a must ! read more

Fountain Cafe - tiramisu - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Whenever I go to Port Townsend since I was a child I've looked forward to going to The Fountain Cafe. It has such a quaint and beautiful atmosphere inside. I know, I know I'm being cliché, but I mean it! The warm salad has always been a favorite and is very unique. Mother always told me as a child that "Nana would burn a salad" but I never knew of anyone warming salad, well it's a thing-- and it's delicious! So many other treats, but no one treated us better than the staff members who worked there. Warm and friendly, but also gave us space to let us enjoy our meal in peace. What a wonderful experience and we always make time to return when visiting the area. read more

I went to Fountain Cafe on Sunday afternoon with a friend for lunch. Neither of us had been there before. It ended up being one of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was delicious - from the wine to the stuffed mushrooms, nothing could have been improved. Somehow, the service was even better. There was one server for the entire restaurant and she absolutely killed it. I've never seen someone be so attentive to multiple tables at once. Even if the food hadn't been good, I would come back for just the service alone. Can't wait to dine here again and again. read more

Fountain Cafe - Clams & Wild Mushroom Risotto - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

We love the Fountain Cafe. It's our favorite "quick" getaway if we need an excuse to escape Seattle. This time we had the paella. Not as good as his Italian dishes -- we still dream about the duck egg carbonara which sadly is no longer on the menu - but the key lime creme brûlée special with a side of port was divine. Then a lovely after dinner stroll watching the boats come in. Go eat here! read more

My previous review of Fountain Cafe was almost 10 years ago. I'm happy to say that it is still our favorite Port Townsend restaurant. We had not been to Fountain Cafe for over 3 years due to Covid. My husband made a reservation for two to celebrate our anniversary and his birthday. Thankful to have a reservation and be seated immediately, as this is still a cozy restaurant with just 8 tables. Still great service and great food, and the warm Gingerbread is just as good as we remembered. Can't wait to return with friends who have not yet experienced this amazing establishment. read more

Fountain Cafe - Warm Gingerbread with vanilla custard sauce and whipped cream - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

I have enjoyed a few visits to the Fountain Cafe and the latest, in mid June, was the best so far. I was part of a table of six enjoying a Father's Day dinner. Our reservation was at or near opening time and we were seated promptly. Everyone admired the regular menu and the fresh sheet, and we all found dishes we were very happy to enjoy. I went with the shrimp and grits, which was a surprisingly hearty choice. It was absolutely delicious; the shrimp were large and not overdone. If you like shellfish and that is on the menu I recommend it. All others in our party seemed quite pleased with their selections. Service was fun, charming and efficient. Usually we're visiting family while in town but we look forward to our next stop here. read more

6:30PM reservation on a Saturday night and they were ready for 4 of us. Only 2 people serving in the dining rooms but the service was quick, professional and attentive. Those two were working their feet off. Two of us had bouillabaisse, one crab cakes and one pasta special. All were perfect. Two servings of bread were brought as needed. Compared to Seattle for similar food, prices were very reasonable, Bread pudding was more than enough for two to share. Every dish on the menu was an adventure. No fish and chips or hamburgers here. If you want creative, innovative food prepared and served artfully, this is your place. read more

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The Fountain has long been a favorite but last night was a disappointment, mostly because a server told us to pay up because she needed the table for another party. That is inexcusable in a (relatively) high end cafe; it made us feel unwelcome. We had a 7 o'clock reservation and were promptly seated. We ordered reasonably fast, though our server was a little beyond attentive, let's call it persistent. I'll give the wild mushroom risotto just 3 of 5 stars, and my partner's Beth's risotto was excellent...but I'm getting off topic. It was 8:30 when we were asking for our check, so we certainly weren't lingering overly long at the table. Our server laid the bill down, and after 5 minutes the other server, not the one who had helped us, came by to collect it but we had not yet put a credit card in the folio. That's when she commented that she would like to run the charge because they needed the table. She seemed harried, wasn't particularly nice about the comment either. That showed poor judgment I think, since we were not dawdling and we were already in the process of paying up. Interestingly, as we left I didn't see a line or anyone waiting. It really only takes one small thing to change one's impression of a restaurant, but that did it. Maybe it was just a mistake, let's hope so. read more

My meal at the Fountain Cafe a couple nights ago was glorious. The memory of the melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi has been pestering me to write this review. The menu changes often enough depending on what's fresh and in season, that the website should be considered more of a guide or a preview of the wonders waiting in store. The Willamette Pinot was perfect, the salad was well-dressed, crisp, and there was enough of the House-made Parmesan tuile to have a savory cheese crunch in every bite. I took my server Rhonda's recommendation and enjoyed the mushroom gnocchi. Seriously folks, best I've had since living in Italy. The profiteroles were on point and delicious as well. All in all, this food and excellent service had me humming and sighing with contentment as I found closure for my day and food for my soul. *Hot Tip: Rhonda gave me a sneak peak of the new menu and Nick is getting ready to launch a duck entree that will delight and inspire! Be back soon! read more

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It's our first trip to Washington and so far we've really enjoyed all of the eateries. This place however was filled with "let downs". We had reservations and only had to wait an extra 10 minutes for our table. No big deal. The bad part was that it's a tiny cramped restaurant. No place to wait other than a makeshift bar. Walking in the front door with four people was a challenge. So expect awkward bumps to people's heads with your bag or butt if you're tall. While waiting at the "bar" they offered us tall glasses of water with no ice. Yum, lukewarm water is always a big hit. I accidentally knocked one over while trying to shift desperately aspiring some comfort. I asked the gal in the back to hand me some napkins. She literally threw a dirty and damp kitchen rag in front of me and ordered me to "clean it with this". Wow! I guess since I wasn't over sixty, she knew we were tourists and we wouldn't be back. Or she's just lame. Once seated, we waited another 15 minutes before the waitress addressed our table. We were already talking about walking out when she arrived, but we made the mistake of staying. We ordered our food and it arrived in good time. The brie appetizer was delicious but very small portion. We all had one, maybe two small toasts. The clams were delicious as well. The entrees arrived and the lamb, halibut, and walnut gorgonzola pasta, were again, absolutely delicious. But the moroccan chicken risotto was odd. We told the waitress that we didn't like it and to please replace it with the halibut. She looked disappointed as if we'd let her down, but agreed to bring halibut. She left the chicken which no one touched. When the halibut came out we handed her the chicken and repeated we don't like this. She finally took it. When the bill came she charged us for the chicken. Unbelievable. Not only was she not warm and understanding about us not liking the dish --not only did no one come to the table to apologize or inquire that everything else was ok, but she charges us?! This is definitely not the kind of establishment that I can trust to make my meals. Good chef. Lousy customer service. I'll find a place where it's all good, like the Grey House. That was amazing! read more

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Rude hostess. Apparently all are welcome except us. Don't roll your eyes at me and sigh when I ask if you can seat two groups of four in your nearly empty cafe. (One other table) I can't comment on the food since you made it so obvious you didn't want our business. Edit to add. Most of the negative reviews aren't showing and are considered "not Recommended reviews," so buyer beware that those that don't like this place aren't being considered in the metrics. Kinda bad pool there, Yelp. read more

We came for an early dinner at 4PM, and it was fabulous. We started with steamed clams in a pesto sauce and mushroom on toasted bread. Both excellent. I had the duck with new potatoes, and my girlfriend had a very nice large salad for dinner. Great service, excellent food, we will be back. Well worth the drive up from Bainbridge Island. read more

I took my family here for my dad's birthday and I think it may have been the first time I've eaten a full meal there, although we have been coming here for years to get the warm gingerbread. It is such a cozy little place, a bit eccentric as far as decor, but so cozy. They only had one waitress working and she seemed a bit frazzled, but all of our orders came out correctly. She definitely earned her tips that night. As far as the food goes, everything was amazing! I had the warm salad and the Moroccan chicken and the warm salad was so full of veggies and delicious! The Moroccan chicken was tangy and balanced by the creamy risotto. For dessert, of course I had to get the gingerbread. It's amazing!! If nothing else, go get the gingerbread. It's bomb! read more

Everything is fantastic, love the decor- servers are pros. The food never disappoints- chef is super talented!!!

Delicious fresh food! Attractive ambience in an old Victorian building. The service was attentive and prompt! I enjoyed the steak stroganoff which was amazing with fresh green onions sprinkled over the top, fork tender steak pieces, and a cream sauce to die for! Could not resist the Baileys Irish Crème crème brûlée with a crispy carmelized sugar top covering creamy, boozy goodness!! This is the best restaurant I've been to this trip!! read more

We dined on NYE 2023. The entrees were outstanding. Mushroom Risotto, Aglio e Olio and Gorgonzola Penne. Had 2 desserts for the 3 of us. The Ginger Bread was amazing. The service was great and we will be back. We have been coming to Port Townsend for 18+ years and are sorry we have not found this gem till now. read more

Every bite was divine! I can't wait to make another trip to Port Townsend so i can enjoy another fabulous meal here! We absolutely loved the chipotle prawns, Risotto, Crab cakes and the tiramisu! Seriously incredible!! read more

Came for dinner after seeing a movie across the street. The room is warm and cozy. Service is friendly and casual. There are so many wonderful choices on the menu it's hard to choose. We went with risotto and it was excellent! The wine recommendation was great as well. They continue to be our go to for an excellent dining experience when in town. read more

The Fountain is a stalwart in PT. Spendy lately. Whew. BUT that gingerbread is as great as years ago. Go there for that alone. read more