Small and spartan with a very cool vibe this is a gem hidden amongst the big box stores on the west hill of Poulsbo. First impressions are impressive and this one's well done! Then we were greeted by Brandon, one of the two owners. He's delightfully conversational; he made us feel immediately comfortable and cleared a window table for us. Service was top shelf throughout our dining experience. Brandon made cocktails to go with the appetizers, he explained the menu and took dinner orders. I had the leg of lamb and my wife had the steak. Both were cooked to perfection and the sauces were exquisite. Dessert was delicious Mine was the rhubarb upside down cake with ginger ice cream! Yummy The chef Nicholas and other owner stopped by the table to inquire about our dinner, he too was entertaining and conversational. So, I have read rave reviews about their sandwiches so we're coming back to try them. But, don't be fooled this isn't just a sandwich shop nor is it just another steak house. This is extraordinary, I recommend that you try it! read more

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Honestly this place has some of the best sandwiches I've eaten in a long time. Flavor combination and profiling skills are evident in a clearly inspired and talented chef. Kind of crazy that this place is just located remotely on the way to the ferry to Canada. If you are headed towards the Port Angeles area for any reason, make this a stop. We had the Corn Beef and Corn relish sandwich and the salami and brie. Both were outstanding read more

We had lunch here. Best...sandwich.....ever. The Corn Relish Corn Beef Sandwich was just amazingly good as was the slaw that came with it. Yes, the place is a little quirky with the QR codes and self ordering and paper take out plates and very informal atmosphere, but for lunch, at least, the sandwiches cannot be beat. The owner or the person who was working was very nice and explained how things worked regarding ordering and all. read more

Nikolas does it again. Always been a fan of Chef Nikolas when he opened a unique sandwich shop on Bainbridge. Now he's gone upscale with a delightful, flavorful bistro with a simple but fantastic menu. I could take or leave most chicken, but his chicken tonight was tender, moist, and perfectly cooked, complemented by a wonderful rice and squash with the sauce being the thing that makes the dish really shine. You wouldn't think of this good of a restaurant in a strip mall by a Home Depot, but if you've ever fantasized don't stop by, you'll miss something truly special! read more

Sauce Nouvelle Bistro - Aromatic Bone-In Chicken - French Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

The owner is wonderful. I learned a bit about the business and he and his partner's background in the food industry. I'd like that he took the time for that deep introduction. I could not determine what I wanted but I knew it was going to be one of the sandwiches. He was kind enough to help me with my decision, by allowing me to get two half sandwiches. One piece of bread cut in half each side filled with different sandwich ingredient. On one side I had the italian. The other side was the peach chicken. The peach chicken was quite tasty but just a little too sweet for me. The italian was good but didn't seem to have enough to it. There's nothing special about their interior but looks like there was plenty of room for people who wanted to sit and eat their food. I took mine to go. read more

Sauce Nouvelle Bistro - French Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Delicious. Some of the best sandwich fare I've ever had in my life. Truly. I was really sad when Sauce Nouvelle closed on Bainbridge. But I'm so happy to see their bistro in Poulsbo, which is comfortable and airy, and has some great food. Worth every minute of the drive. I usually go for their Peach Roasted Spiced Chicken, but saw the new Cayenne Ginger Chicken sandwich on the menu, and decided to give it a try. Sooooo good. The combination of flavors worked well, and the bread it was served on was just a bit toasted, adding a nice mix of textures. The slaw that accompanied the sandwich was also quite tasty. (I'm not usually a fan of slaw, but theirs was superb.) My girlfriend got their vegetarian sandwich, which was made from peppers, coffee (!), and tofu. She loved it. The thing I love about Sauce Nouvelle is the unique combination of flavors. Nicholas, one of the owners, is a flavor chemist, and is able to come up with flavor combinations you'd never think of but which work incredibly well together. This review is just on their lunch fare. We're planning on coming in for dinner, which had a completely different menu, at some point soon. We also want to try some of their mixed drinks too! read more

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Food was very good. I had the peach spiced chicken sandwich and hubby had salami/brie. Both were tasty and like nothing we'd had before. The slaw served with the sandwiches was also excellent. Service was great. They were not busy so that helped but their system is very efficient since you can scan a barcode and place orders without waiting for someone to take your order. Very clean. Friendly. Will go back. read more

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Delicious food, albeit a little off the beaten path. We've had lunch there three times now and have yet to be disappointed in their tasty sandwich array. Costs a little more than some of the other restaurants in the area but the flavorful food is truly elevated. read more

I was really excited to try this place because the sandwiches sound delicious. Unfortunately the experience left me deflated. I'd comment on the service but there wasn't any. Im not being rude but literally from when we walked in to when we left there was zero human interaction. We walked in and there was no one to greet you or explain how anything was done. There should be a sign that at least says "please seat yourself". After seating, we realized that there was a QR code on the table that said " order here ". I've been to other restaurants that did this so it wasn't too big of a surprise to me. What was a surprise was the food came out in to go containers via robot. Nobody checked on us at all to find out if our food was OK or if we needed anything extra, at any point during our time there. You check out via the app you ordered your food on, tip optional. The place is very clean. There just wasn't anything that made me feel Ike they wanted me there. The food coming out in a to go container just made me feel like I was in a cafeteria. There's definitely potential of this place especially looking at the dinner menu. But if I am paying over $40 for a steak, I would hope it would be served by a person and not a robot. And I hope they check in on dinner guests. With that being said, our sandwiches were good. I was happy with mine but my husband was not. His had more bread than filling and he said it was dry and needed more sauce. Mine was really juicy and had a lot of meat. We both finished them. Also, there is a self serve water station I only knew about from reading a prior review. They also serve wine and cocktails. There are things they need to work on and hopefully they do. I never want to see a small business not succeed. Is it worth the drive...no read more

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Great fresh sandwiches!! So so good for a roadtrip stop. Bread is fresh and ingredients are tasty.

Must try that leek potato soup. Upscale take on this dish. The salmon dinner was delicious. Staff was super friendly.

This was my first and probably only time going here. First impression is very stale and not welcoming. Due to environment and lack of staff. No one interacted with us during our visit and that left us unimpressed. Felt like a takeout place in restaurant setting. Food was ok but not for the price. It didn't leave me wanting to come back. Our lunch was served in to-go boxes rather than plates. Gave the impression of not wanting guests to stay. I can understand cutting costs and doing the bare minimum for your overhead, but this is a little too much and gives the vibe of cold and uninviting. read more

I always love coming in to see what unique and creative dishes they've come up with next. You can truly taste the thought and care that goes into every plate. I recently had the salmon, and it was perfectly crisp and absolutely delicious. Our server also recommended a lovely wine pairing that complemented it beautifully, which I really appreciated. It's always a must-visit whenever I'm in Poulsbo! I've dined here several times and have noticed how attentive they are to guests with dietary restrictions. Whenever someone lets their server know about a limitation, the team goes above and beyond to ensure they're well taken care of, often preparing something special just for them. No one ever leaves hungry! read more

Sauce Nouvelle Bistro - French Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

The sandwiches were soooo good. Best sandwich I've had in a while. Tons of flavor and great quality and effort in the ingredients. I am just visiting the area for the weekend and came here for lunch but if I lived here I would keep coming back here! The guy working there was really nice and made more of their daily vegan option for us after they ran out, which was really appreciated. The inside is new, cozy, wood accents with nice lighting. Highly recommend this place. read more

Atmosphere is lacking and staff new. Robot brought out our food was cute. The sandwiches were very good. $3 for 6 ounces of coke with no refills is not a good deal so just go with water which you can refill yourself. My wife says 5 stars on sandwich but 2 on service. read more

Sauce Nouvelle Bistro - Turkey BLT - French Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

I had a sandwich on gluten free bread and it was delicious! It was the best gluten free bread I ever had! It was really big and served with a red cabbage salad on the side. I will definitely come back when I am in town. read more

This was such an unexpected surprise. Fine dining experience in little ole Poulsbo. Chef coats, sparkling vs regular water, a meticulously crafted menu, all of it. Had such an amazing meal! read more

New burger menu is the bomb. Had the jalapeño bacon cheese burger. It was juicy, messy, crispy bacon, sweet-hot jalepeno, toasted bun, and an actual tomato. Got a side of the BBQ sauce which was super tasty. Started with the lyonnaise salad which was just perfect. Ended the meal with the rhubarb cake! Great service!! read more

I don't leave reviews often but this place was worth the time. This place has amazing food! Small menu, but VERY well done. The location seems odd (next to a Firestone and Home Depot) but they have just opened up about 6 weeks ago. The ambience is a little lacking, very bright inside but the food was OUTSTANDING! I highly recommend! The staff were super nice, friendly and prompt in service. The chef came out to visit us and expressed his gratitude for our appreciation of the food. The quality and innovation of the food makes up for the ambiance. I had the steak, PERFECTLY cooked, and the potato leak soup was delicious! This place should quickly become a hit with the great food! read more

Sauce Nouvelle Bistro - Chocolate cake - French Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Some of the best food I've ever had. Seriously. I was really bummed to see their Bainbridge location closed, but luckily their sandwiches are still available in Poulsbo. Now I don't usually like chef-y food. The menu here features some fancy-sounding ingredients and unusual combinations of flavors that might even seem pretentious. But it's not--it just tastes wonderful, and exciting. I get the impression that this is a "The Bear"-type situation, where the chef(s) had a background in fine dining but wanted to give it all up and make sandwiches. There is a laser focus on the food. As other reviews note, the service is bare-bones. But if that's what lets them offer amazing sandwiches for under $20, or offer the best steak I think I've ever had for under $50, in the year 2026, then I'm all for it. If you like food, you owe it to yourself to try this place. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time and found the food to be pretty tasty, but every dish had fundamental flaws. My husband's New York strip was a $50 steak that had maybe 3 oz of edible meat that was tough. I had a very tasty pork dish but even my pork slice was a little bit tough. They did not have the wine on the menu but did have a substitute Cab Sauvignon which was all right. Our waiter was a nice man but it seemed a little bit incompetent because he had to be reminded to bring my wine and the water for our table and we didn't have silverware to eat our meals. We ordered for dessert the rhubarb upside down cake and had to wait for ginger ice cream to be refrozen because they had to turn on the spinner. It was neither an upside down cake nor warm. But it still tasted good. All in all for an expensive restaurant it was not worth the expense nor the three or four stars it might have received had it been able to hit all the marks in place. read more

Food was good but a little expensive. We had great service. Looking forward to trying them again

Amazing chef and excellent service. This place will soon be a Poulsbo staple. It is also very convenient because we don't need to fight for a parking spot. read more

One of the worst meals I have ever had. Ordered cassoulet. Tasted like left over dry duck , green beans and lots of dry bread crumbs.Presentation terrible. Robots bring your meal to table (really?) So the server can go back to her station and get on her cell phone? Dessert forks and spoons were just placed at end of table and not each person's place setting. So we need to help ourselves for these prices? Wait staff had no idea what the flavor of ice cream being served when asked.Will not return . Shame on the owner for not giving his staff training.I believe the owner needs to stick to his sandwiches and not " experiment". We had 3 salads and 3 entrees and tap water. Bill was $285.00 before tip. Highway robbery. read more

The experience was great from stepping in the door. We were greeted as we came in and seated right away. All the staff was very congenial and helpful. The chef came out and chatted with us also. Food is very good. Can't wait to see their sandwich selections starting next week. We will definitely be back. Sauce Novelle will be a great addition to dining options in Poulsbo and a nice change from the usual fare. You should definitely check it out. read more

What a treat. Amazing food. Stellar vibes. Poulsbo/Kitsap is SUPER lucky to have this gem. You should go NOW before more locals discover it (once hours expand). And with all that parking, one can enjoy the experience instead of spending all day looking for a spot. I hope I can update this with photos at a later date. Meanwhile, let's eat! read more

Amazing food! Highly recommend checking this new restaurant out. All 4 of our entrees were excellent. Good wine selection Chef was very friendly read more

We won't be going back. The baguette for my pork rose baguette lunch was heavy and leaden. I finally gave up and just ate the pork and pickled mustard seeds. The ONLY interface with a human was when they brought the lunch sandwiches. People were seeking information but having a difficult time getting answers as service was almost non-existent. Also - the parking spot closest to the restaurant's front door was occupied by the vehicle belonging to one of the three staff members. A huge indicator of how much they care about their customers. They have a LOT to learn about making customers feel appreciated and therefore eager to return. read more

Went in again for dinner and it did not disappoint! Food was amazing, service was excellent and inviting. Can't recommend enough!

Came down because we saw they were supporting furloughed workers, but good God the sandwiches are delicious.

I got take out BBQ chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches. Both were delicious, fresh made, and accompanied by a nice slaw. And I got to chat with the owner who was delightful. I recommend this place highly! read more

So excited to have dinner here. Sent my wife in on their opening night before they had even opened to have a glass of wine and order some chicken rillettes for take-out. The owner and staff treated her like gold, and the rillettes were incredible. Proper dinner soon. read more