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    Lake Crescent Lodge

    3.5 (344 reviews)
    ModerateHotels, Resorts, American
    Open • Open 24 hours
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups

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    Lindsey C.

    I will start off with you go to this place for the view and the service. The food is so so but looking out onto the lake is absolutely beautiful. We ordered the clam chowder, fish and chips, and mushroom appetizer. The mushrooms were fantastic, the breading was so good, and the aioli went well with it. The fish and chips were as they should be...tasted like fish and chips, nothing special, but the fries that came with them were great. I'm not sure if we got a bad batch but the clam chowder was so watery it was difficult to eat. I put in three packages of oyster crackers and that still didn't fix it. Overall, again, go for the view and also the fact that there is like no where else to eat around here.

    Cast iron cookie & cream

    This is the best dinner we had at the park. We had duck, steak, and salmon and it was all very good. Also, Susan running the bar was amazing at handing everyone's orders. The lodge itself is really cute. We just stopped by to check it out and stayed after we saw the menu. I highly recommend checking it out.

    Jenny Z.

    Very pleasant spot to grab a bite and a drink with a view of Lake Crescent during your visit to Olympic National Park. Prices are on the higher side but reasonable considering the location in the National Park and the view, and limited selection in the area. We were in the lounge area which was mostly self service. We enjoyed our visit. 4.5/5.

    Melissa V.

    We came to the lake to hang for the day. We didn't have a reservation for the lodge. But our group was able to order drinks, and we were able to use the restroom. I took one star off only because the line for the bathroom was always really long.

    Lake Crescent at sunset from Lake Crescent Lodge pier. 2026 MK Images®
    Michael K.

    Food: This was one of the very best meals ever! Salmon on cedar plank was perfectly cooked and the veggies were delicious. Iron skillet cookie and cream were perfect finish to a superb meal. Service: Our waiter was quite attentive, but the kitchen was slow and we waited an hour for our food. Ambiance: Fortunately, the view of Lake Crescent is spectacular. Inside the dining room, however, the noise level is a bit loud and irritating if you arrive expecting a quiet dinner. The lodge is charming and welcoming. Considering that all aspects were not absolutely perfect, it was a wonderful experience due to the great food. Just would like to have started eating within a few minutes after ordering.

    Crab Mac and cheese
    Jackie I.

    This was a great spot to stop on our road trip. The grounds are lively with plenty of parking and a large gift shop. The food was pretty good. We would have ordered more if it had not been so expensive. I also think the cleanliness could be improved (the large amount of dirt in the window tracts comes to mind).

    Madison J.

    Highly recommend!! This is in such a great location, we stopped by after Mount Storm King and marymere falls. Such a quaint lodge with amazing views. The food was also so tasty and for a good price based on location. I would go back next time im in the area. There is also a bar area if you don't want to sit down inside the restaurant.

    Crispy wild mushroom melt with side salad
    Ramya A.

    This restaurant is worth the stop as the views of the lake are beautiful. The staff was great to work with and determine the best vegetarian options. Its a bit pricey but we thought it was worth it. The flavors of all the food was so good especially in that area.

    Dungeness crab Mac & cheese
    Ka'ili H.

    This lovely lodge is tucked away along the shore of what looked to me as quite a large lake! My boyfriend's Aunt booked a room here when we were visiting so we could enjoy the area and get some hiking in. We were so thankful she did! We got here around the afternoon and were able to check in to the room and then walk around the area to explore. It was a little chilly but bearable. I didn't realize early June would still feel a little cold, but alas, we were up north amongst the misty emerald green forest so I imagine it's expected. The lodge is close to several hiking trails, a creek that flows out to the lake and from the restaurant lodge and patio, a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. When dinner came around we were pretty famished. I decided to try their copper river salmon entree and my boyfriend got the mac and cheese. Aunt Carol got the sliders and we all shared the lovely dessert . As soon as our waiter told us their pastry chef had an Ube cheesecake, we had to try it! Everything was delicious. Especially being that they are pretty far from most places, the dinner was quite creative and impressive. The Ube cheesecake was served with blackberries and it was more of a light fluffy cheesecake than a rich and heavy cheesecake. The Berry crumble was crunchy and tart. I got to have a bite of the mac and cheese and it was warm and tasty. We left happy and satisfied with our meals ready to relax in our room. The room was simple and comfortable. The only thing missing was a top sheet on one of the queen beds but it was quickly remedied. Our room was a short walk from a parking lot and a short distance to walk along the lake too. I love that there was a back door to the room with chairs outside to enjoy the area. Check in and check out was easy. The staff were helpful and happy to answer any questions we had about the stay, hiking trails, and anything else. The lodge itself had a welcoming and warm vibe with comfy leather chairs and a game of chess at the ready. We truly enjoyed our stay here and hope to stop here again if our adventure takes us this way. We headed back home extra thankful Aunt Carol thought to book this place. It was a wonderful place to take in nature and relax.

    Wild mushroom pâté is oh so delicious! Generous portion too!
    Jesse T.

    Welcome to Lake Crescent Lodge! New polish, same amazing charm, and then some! You're going to love the new dining experience here. The food menu has been updated and elevated and it's pretty amazing. There is a wild mushroom pâté that takes the kitchen a couple days to make. Absolutely worth it at around 20 bucks. Try it, and you'll love it. Pictures included. It looks so much better in person, I promise! Still the wonderful relaxed atmosphere you're used to with a warm ambience and the servers are there to put the icing on the cake. Friendly and attentive servers will make this your best trip yet to the lodge. Try them and you'll find yourself returning again and again.

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    karla S.

    Nestled in the Olympic national park is this quaint lodge that overlooks crescent lake. Inside you'll find a restaurant and a gift shop. We stopped by in the afternoon for a quick bite and some caffeine. Food was good and the coffee was very flavorful the staff is welcoming, the wrap around porch was the perfect place to enjoy our meal you really can't beat the view of the lake. If you ever find yourself traveling through the Olympic national park do yourself a favor and stop by you won't regret it. Oh and they have clean restrooms as well.

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    Michelle P.

    We couldn't get a room reservation in the lodge so we were staying at Log Cabin Resort across the lake - made a reservation here at the Singers Dining Room for dinner, though - and we had a lovely table with a gorgeous view, and delicious food including pork shank with cassoulet yum yum, and the desserts were also fabulous, the kids ate the skillet cookie in under 2 minutes lol - definitely come here to eat, especially if you are staying here!

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    Marianne T.

    The property is under new management, and the food and service are better than ever! Nice to see that they retained many of the same staff from previous years too. It's great to be able to eat on-site rather than driving half an hour to Port Angeles. The lodge has a cozy historic vibe that's conducive to relaxing with a drink and a good book. And the views of the lake can't be beat! We've stayed in the lodge and various cottages on the property, and they all have their pluses and minuses whether you're staying with family/pets or as a couple. Great location for other hikes in the park, too.

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    “Lake Crescent Lodge was an excellent spot for my family to spend a few nights while exploring Olympic National Park.”

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    Next Door Gastropub - Gather.

    Next Door Gastropub

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    17.4 mi
    •$$

    So glad we found this place on our way to ONP. They don't take reservations but they will add…read moreyou to a text based waitlist. We had a 15-20 min wait on a busy Tuesday night but we're glad we waited! Our server was friendly and helpful with choosing cocktails because they had a to. Of unique selection. Haven't ordered more than one at a restaurant before but had to try two here! We thoroughly enjoyed our final selections of Ginny from the Block, Garden era, strawberry bourbon smash and Blackberry goose beer! For our mains we got the alaskan cod and chips and Blackened cod tacos and loved it all. They really know how to prepare tasty cod! The Alaskan cod and chips had the perfect crispy texture and my blackened cod tacos had all the flavor profiles you need. A hint of heat in the Thai chili slaw with a creamy avocado, Crema and the brightness of mango salsa and of course a touch of sour with the HOUSE made pickled red onions. Even better they let me substitute corn tortillas in for the flour. But you can't mix and match your proteins. I didn't need to because I loved both of my blackened cod tacos. The atmosphere is in the name: cozy Gastropub. They have a plethora of beers on tap, but parking is solely on the street so a little bit more challenging than picking your beer but I don't think it would be too challenging if you're up for a small walk. We were able to walk from our Airbnb, so didn't have to figure that part out. Pretty sure it was farther than any walk you might have to do for parking!

    We stopped in during our trip through Port Angeles. The ambience was fun and the restaurant seemed…read moreto be constantly busy and was recommended to us by some locals. The food itself was a little underwhelming and overpriced for what it was. The roast beef on the pub dip was not fresh and lacked flavor. My fiancé took a couple bites and couldn't finish. The blackened cod tacos were fine but also lacked flavor and seemed more corn and onion than fish. I would recommend the poutine fries and clam chowder.

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    Next Door Gastropub - Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

    Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

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    Spruce - Dates wrapped in bacon. Crispy Brussels sprouts with balsamic/maple syrup smoked yogurt with pistachios and beets.

    Spruce

    4.6(194 reviews)
    17.5 mi
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    Fried Brussels Sprouts - Fried to perfection. Brussels sprouts are ubiquitous these days, known for…read moretheir hearty health benefits and delicious taste, but this restaurant truly did them right. They were perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior, all heightened by a lovely drizzle of honey. 5/5 Fried Chicken Sandwich - This sandwich was a monstrosity! If I were Sasquatch, I'd still be full after eating this. They practically put two fillets into one sandwich. The breading was flavorful, and the chicken was incredibly juicy and tender. I definitely appreciated the generous portion size. 4/5 Ahi Tuna - Deliciously fresh and simple. The tuna was lightly seared and served sashimi-style with a perfect rare interior. Being so close to the ocean makes you appreciate how fresh seafood can taste, and they deliver that here. It's lightly dressed with soy sauce and citrus to bring out the natural flavor of the fish. 5/5 Service & Atmosphere - The service was great, and we were seated quickly. Our waiter knew the daily specials by heart; he was quick yet succinct in explaining what the restaurant specializes in. I really enjoyed this place!

    Not good for big parties. We had 6 adults and 1 child and had to sit in separate booths, but at…read moreleast the booths were next to each other. We were also warned that the kitchen gets "overwhelmed" with big groups, which we appreciated their honesty. Our table decided to order a variety of items and to share. My mom would've loved the schnitzel but when I asked if they could put the spaetzle and sauce on the side, the waiter told me "no, the chef won't do that because it would be visually unappealing." We ordered it anyway and it tasted good but my mom couldn't try it. I think it would've been fine if the spaetzel and sauce were on the side (would've been my preference too) so it would also keep the schnitzel crunchy. But anyway, we also ordered the seared tuna, which was too garlicky for our liking, the shrimp boil, which was very good, and the fried chicken, which was just ok. My sister sitting in the next booth also ordered the brussel sprouts and that was easily the star of the show! This restaurant allows kids but I'm not sure if I would really consider it to be "kid friendly" since they did not offer a kids menu. All-in-all, food was good, service was honest, and we would probably come back.

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    Base Camp - $21 Cider Braised Pulled Pork Taco. 6/10. Nothing special other than the tortilla, which was good. Definitely not worth $10.50 per taco.

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    4.3(17 reviews)
    17.4 mi

    Shockingly expensive for what we got…read more We came here with four adults and one 8-year-old child while trying to catch the ferry back toward Seattle. We had originally tried to eat at the gastropub just two doors down, but it was completely packed with a 45-minute to 1-hour wait. Meanwhile, Base Camp had only 2-3 occupied tables out of maybe 10-12, so because we were short on time, we decided to eat here instead. Unfortunately, I wish we had waited or gone somewhere else. Here's what we ordered: - Two alcohol flights -- $16 each - Dungeness crab dip -- $18 - Chicken wings -- $20 - Hot honey apple butter flatbread -- $16 - Garlic butter steak bites -- $20 - Cider-braised pulled pork tacos -- $21 - Mac and cheese -- $18 - Kids' cheeseburger -- $13 Our bill was $176 before tip. After a $25 tip and a 3% credit-card fee that we didn't notice until afterward, we spent a little over $200 for five people -- more than $40 per person, including our 8-year-old. My eyeballs practically popped out of my head when I saw the total. There were definitely some positives. I really like the concept of sourcing ingredients locally, and they even have a map showing where their ingredients come from. Our server was friendly. The chicken wings were really good, the fries with the kids' cheeseburger were also very good, and the cheeseburger itself was probably one of the better things we ordered. But for these prices, I expected considerably more. The $20 garlic butter steak bites were extremely chewy. Some pieces felt like I was chewing forever. The $18 mac and cheese was nothing special and honestly tasted like something I could make better at home. The $18 Dungeness crab dip was a very small appetizer and didn't feel worth the price. And the $21 pulled pork tacos were just two average-sized tacos. The portions in general were surprisingly small. Even when we asked for plates for all the shared food, we were given tiny appetizer-sized plates, maybe six inches across. Trying to actually eat off them without food falling off the sides was awkward. Full-sized plates would have made much more sense. The atmosphere wasn't particularly enjoyable either. The music was louder than I would want for a restaurant, and the speaker system sounded distorted and very bass-heavy. Instead of being pleasant background music, it was distracting and made the dining experience less comfortable. The alternative-style music selection also wasn't to my taste, although obviously that's subjective. A lower volume and clearer sound system would have made the atmosphere much nicer. I don't mind paying premium prices for a genuinely great meal. But this simply did not feel like a $200 meal. We ate at another pub the previous day and spent around $100 for all five of us, and we left much more satisfied. In retrospect, seeing only 2-3 tables occupied here while the gastropub two doors down was completely packed probably should have been our clue. I really wanted to like Base Camp because I appreciate the local-sourcing concept, and the wings were legitimately good. But between the small portions, very high prices, chewy steak bites, mediocre mac and cheese, unpleasant sound system, and $200+ final cost, I can't justify more than two stars. If we're back in Port Angeles, we'll be eating somewhere else.

    What a gem of a place! The ciders on tap were delicious. My personal favorite was the lavender…read morehoney. We also enjoyed the salmon dip appetizer and Dungeness sandwich. Our server Nikki was very attentive and personable.

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    Base Camp - $20 Garlic Butter Steak Bites. So tough, chewed for about four minutes. Disappointing, especially for the price.

    $20 Garlic Butter Steak Bites. So tough, chewed for about four minutes. Disappointing, especially for the price.

    Base Camp - $18 Mac & Cheese. Nothing special, and on the drier side. Definitely not worth $18.

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    $18 Mac & Cheese. Nothing special, and on the drier side. Definitely not worth $18.

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