Fresh fish, good vibes, tough-to-beat value. What's not to like? While Bainbridge is a great…read moreweekend destination, I've always found the food to be a bit underwhelming. HI LIFE is an exception, and will be a go-to going forward. The Poke sho-ka-do box is a great option for open minded first-timers. It's a huge amount of food, easily satisfying two and giving you a nice sense of the variety of fish and marinades on offer. Note that it's a fixed set, so you'll likely end up with some marinades/fish you prefer over others. The mayo-base poke wasn't my jam, but that's personal preference. One note, it'd be nice if the box included rice. it's available for $3 extra, which feels trivial. As for dining environs, it's located in a refurbished service station. There's limited indoor seating by the service counter, but most tables are under the overhang where gas pumps would have once been. I'd go at a slightly off-time if possible to ensure you get a seat! Overall: 4.5/5

Two huge poke bento boxes for 7 people and we could not even finish them that alone says a lot. The…read moreportions are incredibly generous, but what really stood out was how fresh and high-quality everything tasted. Our total was about $100 which is so good considering how good the poke was. The staff were also super kind and helpful. We were originally about to order three boxes, but they actually recommended sticking with two, saying it would be enough and they were completely right. We were stuffed. Each bento box comes with a variety of poke styles (9) you can mix and try, which made the whole experience even better. Every single one we tried was fresh, flavorful, and really well-prepared. I'm from Seattle, but this is absolutely worth the ferry ride to Hi Life. I'll definitely be coming back.

Food AMAZING got a donkatsu ramen insanely good. Service…read moregood they were very nice say hi out and they say bye back. Ambiance nice very nice decorations and also there are these pads on the benches INSANELY comfy.

I was very appreciative that he was willing to bring the food out to my car. I didn't want to pull…read morethe walker out and navigate my way through the restaurant. The food is quite expensive for the small amount that you get. It was very tasty though. For me, it'll probably be a treat once in a blue moon, but it did look like he had plenty of people patronizing the restaurant.

Hubby and I went on a Friday night and were seated right away. Modern inside with a good amount of…read moreseating. My husband ordered sushi rolls which I forgot to get pictures of. I ordered the spicy seafood ramen and it was delicious! A good variety of seafood and the broth was perfect spicy. I would order it again. We also tried coconut and a match sake. They were on the sweeter side but paired perfectly with my spicy food. The restaurant is in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking.

Pushed off the main road, hidden in a strip mall, lies Jo:a. This adorable little japanese…read morerestaurant is truly one of Silverdale's best! On the day we visited, the service was fantastic. The server was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He spent the time explaining the different saké options and answering our food related questions. The sushi was rolled exquisitely and was extremely fresh. The restaurant is closed in the middle of the day, so either come for lunch or come for dinner. They have a large amount of gluten-free rolls, all of which are clearly labeled on the menu.

This is a solid spot to get Vietnamese food. I loved the chicken and rice. Chicken was so flavorful…read moreand came with a really yummy sauce and side salad that was so fresh. My mom loved her pho. It got crowded in here especially for a Monday. Limited seating though it's a small restaurant. I believe they do dim sum on the weekends. Would recommend.

Thuy's is a little off the beaten path, tucked away in a pedestrian area on Madrone Lane just off…read moreWinslow, but not actually visible from Winslow. But don't let its lack of visibility be the reason you don't go there. It is well worth a visit! The restaurant is in a cozy little space. It is run by Thuy (the owner) and her competent and friendly staff. They have great Pho, both traditional broth, as well as chicken and vegetarian broths. We really appreciated the latter since many pho places do not offer one or both of the latter. I order the chicken pho and my girlfriend the tofu and veggie. Both were delicious and filling, and they provided plenty of additional ingredients to put into our pho, as is typical of pho places. The pho was served in metal bowls, with clean chopsticks, spoons and forks provided at the table. At one point Thuy herself came out to chat with us, which was an added bonus. She was so helpful answering our questions about the food, and even gave us a much-needed lesson on how to pronounce her name when we asked. (If you say it with a falling tone you will definitely impress her. :) ) I added Thuy's to my small but grown list of favorite places on the Island.

Super nice staff, amazing views of the marina on a beautiful day. We loved the clam chowder (more…read morelike a soup, but perfect) and the salmon banh mi. The chicken Caesar salad used a lot of the center of the head, but was still fine. We had two (one entree, one side) so you can see the size comparison. The only minus is a 5% surcharge for kitchen staff tips. It's management's job to sort that out, and not have an extra fee on the bill. It made for an awkward conversation at the end of an otherwise nice experience.

Not gonna lie but I think the Doc's experience has degraded a bit since I was last here (and a…read moreregular with my parents). Stopped in for a bite of dinner after we were torn between another local pub (near Safeway) or here. We both had such fond memories of Docs and that led us to our choice. Got seated quickly but it took kinda forever to get even water delivered much less a drink order placed. We decided to make our dinner order too because of the drink delay. Hubby was too happy that they had his fav beer - black butte porter -available so her ordered that. My Chardonnay was from WA which is not my fav but it was a choice of $11/glass or $20/glass for an overpriced, under-tasting CA option. Our dinner came almost too quickly. 3 piece fish and chips. First impression: wow, that's hardly any fries. Second impression: wow, how long have these been sitting out. You can always depend on Docs fries to be amazing but not this time. They were limp, soggy and just about inedible. We did let our waiter know and he did reorder us a batch but they came almost at the end of our dinner tho. BUT these were the fries we rave about at Docs... hot, crispy, real potatoes. Yum! Now the fish: the cod itself was perfect. Thick, fresh, hot, moist but I don't know what this 'crusting' is. It's like it's been rolled in seasoned cracker crumbs then fried sure it's crispy but it's like it's encased in edible armor. Not a fan. The batter they used to have was so superior to this. I was disappointed to be honest. Upon paying and leaving hubby says: well, we won't do that again. It's too bad because it was such a regular hangout for us with my folks who just about everyone knew by name. It's also my first time back since they passed (2021) so I really was missing them. Not the same on many levels. Even the crack sauce wasn't 'right.' I've never left any behind in the cup before...I did this time.

The restaurant is not large. You'll want to be aware of that if your party has more than 6 people…read more My order was out promptly. - The edamame order is large. I'm used to about a cup. The order was more like 3 cups in size. - The tuna and salmon nigiri I got was good. The meat was clean and tender. - The spicy lover's roll did have a nice bite to it. If you think pepper is too spicy, this roll is not for you. :-) Their menu has something for everyone. I am sure I will be back to try some of their other items.

They don't season their sushi rice!!! For me this is kind of essential. Otherwise nigiri and rolls…read moreare fine. Steak tatami had no flavor -- not sure how you get steak with absolutely no flavor and that chewy but likely seared a day or two before and then frozen. My guess is hardly anyone orders this. Anyway, tried but could not eat it, did not expect anything back but they did comp us a drink. On the positive service was really friendly, efficient and polite. I think they just target a clientele that is not us. Regulars, enjoy!

This is a good staple sushi location. Service can be a little slow at times but it is a popular…read moreplace. Servers are always friendly. They have table and sushi bar seating. This visit I stepped outside of my typical ordering and got a roll off the specials. It did not disappoint!! Is it worth the drive?...yes

A decent amount of choices for rolls and sashimi. Bento box and the sashimi dinner plate are the…read moreperfect portion sizes for one person each. Recommend having rolls to share. Pleasant service! More miso soup served when requested. Lots of decor resembling an izakaya and clean interior.

I got the HH Seattle Crunch. I added their habanero aioli for some spice. We came in 5/24/26 right…read morebefore close, and our server got us in and out super fast and was extremely attentive. Tipped 25% because of how good it was. Outstanding and delicious. We were seated right next to a window and it felt amazing, packed and good lighting, not too overwhelming. Already planning my return!

Japonessa was a solid dinner stop while I was in downtown Seattle. We ordered six different sushi…read morerolls to share, and although I can't remember exactly which rolls we chose, I remember enjoying all of them and appreciating the variety. The presentation was nice without feeling overly flashy, and the rolls arrived looking fresh and well-prepared. What I liked most was that each roll had its own flavor profile, so sharing several different options made the meal more interesting. The fish tasted fresh, the rice was well-balanced, and nothing felt overly heavy. The restaurant itself had a lively atmosphere, but still maintained a pleasant atmosphere throughout the bustle. Service was attentive, and the staff did a good job keeping everything moving smoothly throughout the evening. If you're in downtown Seattle and looking for a nice sushi dinner, Japonessa is worth checking out.