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    Molly Ward Gardens

    4.1 (126 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    MOLLY WARD GARDENS ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Marselle B.

    We had the best Easter brunch buffet ever ! The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. Our grandson, loved it as well , and you can't beat the ambience of the whole property.

    Tiana G.

    Want to gate keep this place but I just had to say what a magical experience. The food is amazing and fresh and the staff is beyond kind and welcoming

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    This is a charming restaurant on a country road on private property...a long time North Kitsap institution, family run out of their home, it's a true Mom and Pop operation with a seasonal, sophisticated menu. Seating and hours are limited, reservations required, dinner is served twice a night, at 6 or 8. The food is always superb, service gracious, I've never been disappointed. Their current menu is attached - I can't decide between the Gumbo or Stuffed Pepper...

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    Tina G.

    My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner and it was very cute, the service was excellent, and I liked the eclectic decor. I also enjoyed how small and intimate it felt. All of the guests cheered and clapped when a guy proposed to his girlfriend and wished us a happy anniversary when the owner welcomed us in. I also loved the live piano player. It is really small inside and I didn't see them turn over a single table (although it was midweek) so I think they intentionally keep things small and exclusive. You should definitely make a reservation. Now, all of that being said, I was really looking forward to eating here because I heard that it was the best restaurant in Kitsap County. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed, perhaps because my expectations were so high. My husband ordered an old fashioned and was very disappointed. We got some cheese puffs things, a soup that was very similar to caldo Verde, a summer salad with fruit, the ling cod, the pork chop, and a chocolate semi frozen mousse, and a crumble for dessert. Everything was good, but not great. The sauce for the puffs was cold, they would have been much better if it was warm. The soup was a little underseasoned and the bread it was served with was nothing special, kind of tasteless. The salad was good and the fruit in it was fresh. The ling cod was served in a miso broth which was visually unappealing and again not as flavorful as I would have liked. The pork chop with mustard was excellent, no complaints! Same with the crumble. The chocolate mousse was decent, but didn't quite hit the mark. I think I wanted it to be a little bit more chocolatey, like darker and richer. Overall, it is a nice place, great staff, decent food, but unfortunately not worth the price. I would go back again in the spring or summer, if only to go see the gardens during the day.

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    Susan T.

    What a perfect setting for a summer dinner. The garden is lovely. Started with cocktails and a delicious Caesar salad and chilled melon soup. Entrees were ling cod and scallops. Everything was delicious! The service was well timed and friendly. We couldn't choose between the two lemon desserts so we had them both. Can't wait to return.

    Rack of lamb and pork chop
    Bekah L.

    Loved the atmosphere here! The restaurant appears to be inside a home so there is only about 8 tables. In my opinion it's the fanciest restaurant in Kitsap. The food was delicious and super high quality. They have an awesome mixed drink menu as well as various wines. The desserts are made in house as well! The menu changes weekly also so the pictures are just to show you how high quality their food is! Reservation only. As of October 14th, only cash or check is accepted.

    Rosie L.

    Beautiful garden, delicious food (and priced really fairly), lovely staff, just all around a special place. I had been a loyal Mossback fan in Kingston, and have been trying to find a replacement the last couple of years since it closed. I can't believe I didn't know about Molly Ward until somewhat recently (I've been in Kitsap almost 10 years!). Now I'll be a regular. The owner and chef personally delivered my food and referred to me by my name, which is such a special touch. All the staff were fun and friendly. Can't wait to go back!

    I don't even know what this is, but wow!
    Katie H.

    Hot damn!! If you're on the peninsula, either as a visitor or resident, this colorful, elegant and incredibly unique dining experience is an absolute must. For a tiny kitchen they put out big ideas and absolutely delicious dishes! I got in early and enjoyed a glass of wine while wandering through the incredible gardens. Just WOW. The staff is friendly, helpful and very welcoming. The ever changing menu means you never get bored but the quality never changes. Simply a must.

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    Consistently amazing food. Great service and amazing staff. Reservations are a good idea but they can sometimes seat you without one.

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    The food is always spectacular, the service, warm, welcoming, and entertaining! This restaurant is a gem on the Peninsula! Don't miss it.

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    Super eclectic restaurant with great food and service. Definitely more fine dining or date night than everyday but one to check out!

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    Great food, fun and funky atmosphere, fantastic gardens. Been going here for years, nothing like this place anywhere!

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    Made a reservation for a birthday celebration for 2. Arrived early and was seated promptly. Was…read moregiven an 1" taste of red table wine for a birthday toast. Online the American Omakase was listed at $90, current menu is $120. Staff inquired about allergies. Overall 3 of the courses were very tasty and 2 of the courses were lackluster and something I could do at home. The birthday celebrant was hoping for 1 beef course, but we were given 4 seafood courses and a dry pork belly. All the dishes were plated beautifully but all the dishes did not taste great. Although the scallop and fish were cooked to perfection and tasted delicious, not the the creative and exciting experience the other reviews raved about for the price. Lastly, we were charged a 4% "administration" fee, which was explained as the owner covering extra costs?! This was not disclosed prominently anywhere. Final impression bad taste in my mouth.

    We sat at a table near Vince U, the previous Yelper and no one around us, including us, got a rose…read morewith the check, including two seemingly straight couples at separate tables next to us. UPDATE 2/22/26 I see that Vince U (Yelper right before us) deleted his comments about not receiving a rose and thought maybe it was Violet being possibly biased against gay couples. I understand why it was deleted but wanted to give context around my first paragraph above. We were very underwhelmed by the prix menu for Valentines dinner. I noticed Vince U did not take a picture of the lamb, which was about the size of a half-dollar coin, if anyone remembers what those are LOL. Yes the two bites of lamb was decent but nothing to write home about. Agreed, the Risotto was very delicious indeed, salmon was great, chocolate desert was very, very good, otherwise the rest was OK. But I wouldn't agree to understanding the assignment, for us. I had the wine flight and I love a good wine. These were all OK wines. I get it, you have to watch your costs and make a good profit, to which I totally agree. I wish we would have tried Violet our first time for the regular menu. I'm guessing we would have rated 4 or 5 stars more than likely. For a bill of $400+ (including a great tip because we love to support) we felt like we were almost ripped off. I get it, it's a special occasion and lots of work goes in to these things but walking out of there $400+ poorer really made us feel bad, from a value perspective. We never mind paying for value, but this was not it and did not hit the mark for us.

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    Some friends recommended we come here because of how great the steaks are, and I'm so glad we did!…read moreWe were seated almost immediately upon arriving, which was awesome, and ended up enjoying our meal out on the patio area. Our server was friendly, answered all of our questions about the menu, and gave some great recommendations, which made choosing what to order much easier. I ended up getting the Dry Aged Steak Frites from the Happy Hour menu and OMG!! The steak, cooked medium, was incredibly juicy and tender!! I was so sad when I got down to the last bite lol As for the Russet French Fries, they were perfectly seasoned and just the right size. I especially enjoyed dipping them into the Fermented Chili Aioli. To which I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't actually spicy, given that I do have a pretty low spice tolerance lol. Overall, I'd definitely come back again! :)

    We came as a family of six. We were all unimpressed…read more It started with bread. We ordered it, it never came. When we asked, our server blamed a "computer system outage." For bread. I genuinely don't know what to do with that explanation. The food took so long. I ordered my steak medium rare and it arrived overcooked. I thought this was a steakhouse and yall can't even cook a steak medium rare? One person in our party never received their salad despite asking multiple times. Their stupid steak dish is $50 entree with zero sides. I added cauliflower for an extra $17 charge and received something I could have made in five minutes. Finally, we tried to order dessert and were told they were out of the item we all wanted. This place is a ripoff with terrible service.

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    Came with my husband on a Saturday evening for date night…read more The ambiance of this spot is really cute and cozy. Very intimate and perfect for a date. They have two tasting menus (omnivorous and vegetarian) which I appreciate. We both chose the omnivorous. Portions are tiny but there's a lot of courses. A huge downside for us was how long in between courses there was. We were getting pretty hungry at one point and our conversation fell into a lull because we were just eager for food lol. The experience was around 3.5 hours. It would have been a lot better if it stuck to 2 hours. Maybe 3 max. Food was beautifully presented and quite tasty though!

    Just Wow, I had my eyes on this place for a while, the menu was intriguing and it looked like it…read morehad a unique and interesting ambience. Boy was I not disappointed! . One creative dish after another, each exciting my palate in new and different ways, mixing unexpected ingredients together for a surprisingly refreshing experience The restaurant itself kept one's eyes busy, a semi-mediaeval ambience reinforced the feeling of being someplace special, even exotic. The service was excellent and also very friendly. The server doubled as a bartender and was eager to create interesting concoctions on demand, lending his own creativity to the process. This place is highly recommended if you are looking for unique and interesting experiences - and quality on top of that

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    Brisket bibimbap style with chickpeas and fried egg
    Brisket bibimbap style with chickpeas and fried egg
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