Our waiter was very engaging and the food was delicious. Did I mention that we had a gorgeous view of the water and even saw some otters. We will be back. read more

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I went there for breakfast. The coffee was only OK. The corned beef hash was good with all those onions. The cooks could at least poach an egg without overlooking it. Strangely the best thing was their selection of Smucker individual serving size containers of apple butter, orange marmalade, jams & jellys. I loved that they had blackberry beyond the normal boring strawberry jam & grape jelly. Not impressed enough to return when there are a lot more restaurants in Port Townsend to try. read more

The chicken fried steak and fries were amazing (I asked for gravy on my fries and they happily made them for me!) The mixed vegetables were fresh and not overcooked. The salad was large and fresh!! Great service and beautiful views!! Reminds me of a restaurant from the distant past with the decor and seating. Couldn't have had a better experience!! read more

The Bayview Restaurant - View from restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Time for an early dinner. So i went safe and had a Ruben. it was good but needed Russian dressing to make it right. in the end it turned out right. Great view of the ferry's. read more

The Bayview Restaurant - view from the table - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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I would not say that this is the best restaurant option in town, but we really enjoyed our lunch there! On a cloudy Saturday we went on foot on the ferry to PT with our dog. A lot of fun walking around etc but finding a place to eat with him in tow AND find a nice view outside is not as easy amongst all the great choices around town. Bayview has a tiny outdoor patio at the ferry dock end of the building that is quite rudimentary. The planter boxes could use our gardening prowess! But they were so gracious to help us including a Senior citizen that doesn't walk as good to the patio that was all ours to sit and watch the ferry ops and sailboats "on the hook" in the bay. It's a family owned place by I think a Korean family and their teenage sons help out wonderfully. Our server was a really nice local young lady that took good care of us and checked in though we were way out there from the regular dining room. There was a huge doubled up table of a family of 12 or more that were taken care of well and so many booths with great window views inside. Think sort of dated bar/cafe vibe with good food and staff. I saw what others were eating when going through and it all looked great! I ordered a French dip and fries. Probably one of the best dips I've had in a while with tasty roast beef!! The wife tried it too and liked it. The fries large steak fries and good Jus! The ladies split a large bowl of clam chowder and they liked it! I won't eat that but it looked good enough to and big chunks of potato with saltines. They then ordered the fried oysters plate with fries and Cole slaw. Oysters fried to perfection. From this meal and what I saw others eating inside, this place knows how to fry food without it being greasy!! The Cole slaw so simple but tasty!! We all tried it. Cabbage, carrots, mayo, had a hint of orange flavor. The menu had so many other things I'd jump on including fish and chips, great burgers and other entrees and large salads. I'd eat here in a heartbeat. Thanks Bayview for making our Saturday lunch in town chill and tasty! read more

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Decent omelette. Great pancakes. Slow. Waitress is nice, but didn't offer coffee, etc. forgot silverware. Forgot to come and get cc to pay. Very slow. Small stuff. read more

Here we go again another 3* review and, for almost the same reasons. The location of this place is fabulous. It's waterfront and on the main road. Windows circle the waterfront area and the view is great. You can watch the cars and ferries come and go. We love the location. Again, we were seated right away. That's always a plus. Our server was definitely a good one. She was pleasant and efficient. Now the food ... isn't that what we usually stop for? We both had open face sandwiches. One sandwich was turkey and the other beef. Not sure how the mashed potatoes were made. They definitely didn't taste freshly made. Neither of us ate them. Gravy was very salty. Sandwiches definitely not the best. Neither of us would order again. However, we would give them yet another try but mainly because of the location. read more

The menu is embarrassingly dated, like a hold over from the 1980s. Sausage or bacon or ham in every egg dish unless you like oysters instead. I appreciate minimalism, but there's really no effort at catering to a 21st century, vegetarian forward palate. The egg dishes were mediocre. The hash browns were not crispy nor juicy, rather they seemed raw and undercooked. I got the veggie 3 egg omlette, which was passable and dull. I skipped the coffee it seemed like it had scalded from sitting on a burner too long. The most fantastic dining views right on the water, however, the kitchen trotting out 1950s-era plates, and even botching up hash browns, is just a terrible sad use of space. read more

The Bayview Restaurant - what a view from the booths facing the water - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Food and service have always been exemplary at this restaurant. Good view of the bay area for watching the coming and goings of the ferry.

Visited Bay View Restaurant in Port Townsend for the first time with family, and it was a lovely experience! The restaurant offers a beautiful view, perfect for a relaxing meal. The parking lot is small, but we managed to find a spot since it was early for breakfast. We seated ourselves, and the staff was great--friendly and attentive. Our breakfast was good, though we kept it simple with basic options. I also tried the Bloody Mary, which was quite enjoyable. Looking forward to returning to try out their lunch or dinner menu! read more

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My husband and I along with our group of friends decided to have an early dinner together here over the weekend and the service was hands down the best we've experienced. There was one server in particular who was helping our party (wish I got his name, but he was Caucasian with no hair and wore glasses), and he made taking everyone's order and cashing us out so smooth and easy! Also, his demeanor and hospitality was very kind and professional, we greatly appreciated him! The food selection was great, my husband was thrilled to have found out their special was prime rib so he got himself that and I ordered the blackened salmon. My fish was on the dry side and veggies were really salty, however the mashed potatoes and salad were flavorful and good. We would've loved to have ordered dessert but we're so full. Our friend ordered the brownie boat and strawberry shortcake which we clgot to try a little of and it was so good. If we're ever in the area again we'd love to come back here again! read more

The Bayview Restaurant - Prime rib with mashed potatoes and gravy and seasonal vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Located a bit down the road from downtown Port Townsend, the old-school diner style Bayview is a great breakfast stop. - Full menu. - Great waterfront views. - Friendly service. recommended. read more

The Bayview Restaurant - Veggie scramble - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

I had lunch at Bayview Restaurant today. I hadn't been there in a long time, and it didn't seem as good as I remember. The clam chowder was fine, but it wasn't great. The western burger was fine, but it wasn't great. I asked for plain water instead of lemon water, and it was pretty tepid. If you don't want lemon, I guess you don't get ice. I should have just asked for some, but I felt bad sending him back after I had already sent for regular water. I assumed there would be ice just like with the first glass of water. I appreciated that he offered me extra sauce right up front, and I took him up on it. The barbecue sauce was delicious. I was offered dessert, and I decided to order the raspberry rhubarb pie to go. It was very good, but I gather that they don't have it all the time. The view was beautiful, but overall, it was a pretty average experience. read more

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The location of Bayview Restaurant is definitely a highlight and is what drew us in. Our table had a great view, our lovely waitress was attentive and helpful and the view of the ocean was peaceful and scenic. Unfortunately, the food did not match the quality of the surroundings. My partner ordered the eggs Benedict, but could only manage a few bites due to the lukewarm temperature and an off flavor. He typically finishes his meals without hesitation, so that was unusual. I had the veggie omelet, which was oily, soggy, and lacking in flavor. The hashbrowns served with both meals were especially disappointing--soggy, with a dirty, earthy taste. They looked and tasted as if the potatoes had been shredded without being washed. It honestly looked and tasted like they just ran unwashed potatoes through a wood chipper. The coffee was also very weak and underwhelming. We had high hopes for our breakfast here, but left feeling both disappointed and still hungry. His obviously untouched meal went unaddressed by the older male manager who cleared out plates and no replacement or corrective action was offered. Tacky! I wish I could have written a better review, but I can't. Hoping this was just an off day for the kitchen, but I don't think so. read more

Great views, good food, fair prices, and hospitable service. I'd recommend this place for sure. read more

The Bayview Restaurant - View from window seats. - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

I've been going to the Bayview for as long as I can remember. I've always had good food there and the services is great. I've never had a bad experience. I love their clam chowder and they have homemade type pies. ait has a beautiful view of Port Townsend Bay read more

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Food is delicious! Comes out piping hot. We recommend the clam chowder, which has bacon (yum!) in it and the Ultimate Bayview Burger. The service is efficient and the view is amazing. If you're a snob about appearances and "dated" things, this may not be the place for you. This is an American diner and it feels like one. I have a gluten allergy and they have gluten-free items! I'm leaving 4 stars because there was a piece of metal in one of our burgers. This was not their kitchen's fault because their burger patties are pre-made from their supplier. Our waitress apologized profusely about this and gave us a discount. read more

The worst dinner I've had in years! Tough, almost inedible steak, leathery, dry "sautéed" mushrooms with a weird flavor, bland cole slaw and well cooked fries that had been fried in the same oil as someone's fish. My friend had completely flavorless grilled cod, basically no seasoning at all. My other friend had the Captain's platter (lots of fried fish, oysters, clams). That was pretty good. Other than that every element was off. Sub par, house made caesar dressing, average clam chowder. Kind of amazing that they could miss on so many things. Positives were the view of the bay and the three servers who were friendly, welcoming and competent. I can't recommend this place to anyone. read more

The service was phenomenal, the flavor was amazing, everyone enjoyed their food and I went with three other people, we sat right next to the water on a cloudy day, but nonetheless beautiful to look at the water. Pricing was decent for what you're getting read more

The Bayview Restaurant - Clam chowder bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Have been eating here for over 20+ yrs. I always looked forward to my bacon and egg breakfasts in the morning....until recently, they changed their bacon to a sub par brand, lacking the texture and flavor of quality bacon. I used to eat there 2-3 times a week. Since, my last visit, having been so disappointed, I have not returned. I will miss bayview but have moved on to different restaurant that has not compromised their quality of food. Must say that Bayview has always had incredible service, with several long time servers! read more

Perfect cafe. Friendly staff, great menu and yummy pies. Just a classic hometown kind of place. Nothing complicated (in the right way) and everything is tasty! read more

We tried this restaurant for lunch. The server was good and the view but the food was terrible. I had a patty melt. The patty was a small piece of shoe leather like, more like toasted bread than grilled and very dry. My husband had the prime rib sandwich and said it wasn't good either. Wine was ok but I thought it was a little short for a pour of house wine. read more

Service is prompt and friendly. Menu price is reasonable. We have ordered a shrimp omelette and a 3pcs fish and chips. Portion is great for the price. The restaurant has a very nice water view and it has been opened for quite some time. It has been keeping the traditional American restaurant style. We will definitely come back for our next trip. read more

My husband and I stopped in to share a French dip and ordered onion rings. The onion rings tasted very fishy and the sandwich was dry, and the meat was leathery and cold in the middle. We both took two small bites and tried a couple bites of the ring. We looked at each other and knew we couldn't eat any more. I told the server (very nice guy) that the taste was fishy, and he told us the cook confirmed that the oil had been changed the night before. I can't imagine that's true. Either way, we were charged for them, although it's obvious we didn't like our food. It's too bad because it's a great location. One last thing, the bathroom has a very bad odor....maybe a sewer issue. read more

It's times like these when I feel like a food snob. While some aspects of this dining experience were good, some left a bad taste in our mouths. The good: we were sat immediately, server greeted us quickly, our server was very attentive Food: Chicken strips dinner (half order), came with fries & coleslaw. Per my son, it was ok- it's hard to screw up chicken tenders Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & seasonal veggies of carrots & broccoli. Meatloaf was sliced thin & grilled- a little dry. Mashed potatoes tasted like that were made yesterday & sat in the pan all day with no lid. Veggies were nothing special. Clam chowder, small pieces of clams, more potato & celery. Filling, but just ok Chocolate cream pie & coconut cream pie: both were good & even better when we were scooping both pies on the fork for one bite! The soup that came with the meatloaf dinner was forgotten, we asked for it when we were getting pie. We got it to go, since we were done eating dinner. Just an ok meal. read more

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Horrible service. I took my husband to Port Townsend for his birthday and we came here because of the location. We each ordered a dirty martini, chowder and the main dish. After about 25-30 minutes, the waitress dropped off our main course. We started to eat it-- the food is bland but not horrible. After picking at our food for 10-15 minutes with still no drinks and no chowder, we flagged down the host and asked for to-go boxes. The host then replied, "Oh you don't want your drinks?" We told her we just wanted to leave. The waitress came out and we informed her that we still had not received our soup. She seemed shocked. They weren't even that busy. This was the first time I've never left a tip. I took my husband to ichikawa, the sushi restaurant about a block away and we received great service and food there and bonus: the waitress delivered our drinks first! read more

I went here for breakfast on a girls trip, I'll start with the positives: 1. Amazing views of the water 2. Old style diner ambience vibes. Unfortunately my French toast was super lackluster as had no flavor or cinnamon even though the menu description said cinnamon ..seemed they forgot to add it to the batter so I only took a few bites and put it to the side. My friends got French toast and the eggs Benedict w/ Hashbrowns, my Friends French toast was also lacking any flavor/cinnamon too and I was told her Hashbrowns were gross. The overall service was odd they didn't make us feel welcomed or any greeting and only spoke to us to take our order. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

The Bayview Restaurant - French toast - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

This is a cute little spot right on the water. The restaurant is quaint with plenty of comfortable seating. The manager and staff were very attentive, service was wonderful. Our server made sure our drinks were full and checked on us periodically without being intrusive. The menu has something for everyone! We had a Cheese Quesadilla as an appetizer. It was served with salsa and sour cream. It was crispy on the outside and melts on the inside! For lunch we had fried oysters and a veggie burger. Everything was fantastic! We will go back to try other items! read more

Retro diner, with old school vibes and service. Food came out in the blink of an eye and was perfect for us. Hot cakes were cooked to perfection and full of blueberries and scramble and hash brown just the same. Great view of the water! read more

The Bayview Restaurant - Joe's scramble with ham instead of beef - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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My husband and I stayed just down the street and ate here 2 times. Get the fish and fries they make their own tartar sauce and it was amazing. This is not a Chevron stlye restaurant , read the room people. This is a small harbor town with amazing people they made us feel like no bother when we walked in just before closing(we didn't look at the hours sorry). Great staff and food was lcomfort food. Thank you read more

Halibut and chips was good but on the smaller side in comparison to other places I've visited. Shrimp Caesar was extremely over dressed causing the lettuce to be wilted. It was like eating dressing with Parmesan cheese mixed in. Service was ok but not the best. Never got a check in so never got napkins, refill on water, or asked about the leftover salad or if I needed a box. Just a check dropped off. Prices would be good if the salad was more edible. The view was beautiful. Maybe I caught them on an off day read more

The Bayview Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

My mom and I stopped here for dinner and truly enjoyed our food! I had the halibut and chips and she had the ale-battered shrimp and both really hit the spot! Our server was friendly, prompt, and attentive and the view was unbeatable. We took home a couple of slices of pie and will definitely be back for more! read more

A day trip to PT for an art show. After, I was wanting lunch but did not want fancy, touristy food. The Bayview was good basic stuff but REALLY well done. The soup was delicious and seasoned just right. The sandwich was quite large and quite tasty! The topper was a slice of pie. They had tons of choices and I chose strawberry/rhubarb. The crust was golden crispy and the filling was just the right sweetness. I'm kicking myself that I did not get ice cream with it! Based on this positive first visit, I'll definitely be back, perhaps for a breakfast. read more

Worst prime rib I have ever had. Very tough and had hard time cutting with a steak knife. The potatoes and veggies weren't bad. All I got was lame apology. My wife's seafood was ok. read more

I love this place & have been going there for the past 7 years since moving to Port Townsend. My favorite dishes are: Belgian Waffle & full order of bacon for breakfast, their Mushroom Swiss Burger for lunch & their Prawns & fries for dinner. The restaurant has the old style diner feel & the wait staff are amazing. read more

Great breakfast, great service and good coffee. The parking is a bit tough, but the view is amazing!

We've eaten here four times and the breakfast is so good. The bacon is perfect, the omelets and scrambles are amazing, the pancakes are huge and fluffy. All the food is outstanding. And, I'm blown away by their customer service. My husband left his credit card at the restaurant. The staff tried to flag him down, but couldn't get his attention. When we called about the credit card, they quickly mailed it to us, as we live out of town. I am so impressed by their customer service and attention to customer needs. Bayview is our favorite breakfast spot in Port Townsend. read more

This is a great little dinner in Port Townsend! I will gladly come here again the next time I am in town Practically every seat in the place has a great view of the water. We sat in a booth and watched the waves crash up while we ate. Pretty basic menu with several options for vegetarians. I got the veggie scramble and added spinach. It came covered in cheese, which was so tasty!! Also, the hash browns were cooked perfectly! Our server was not only super nice, but came by just often enough to check on us and to bring coffee refills and hot water for my tea. read more

Delicious Denver omelette. Great service. Enjoyable meal. A down home diner kind of place with booths and plenty of coffee and friendly service. read more

I was on my way to Olympia and had just left the Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry when I spotted The Bayview restaurant just about a block from the ferry landing. I decided that I would stop for lunch. I was seated at about 1:00pm after a brief wait. I could tell that the restaurant was very popular due to the amount of people enjoying their meals. I was alone an agreed to sit at a 2-person table next to the counter seats that are closed due to Covid precautions. Fortunately the booth across the floor was also closed due to Covid precautions and I was able to enjoy the view of Port Townsend Bay. I decided to order the Ruben sandwich that the menu advertises as made with house-made corned beef. It was very tasty, I just wish there was more corned beef! But I'm always wishing for more I opted for the french fries from the choices of garden salad or soup or fries. The fries were lightly salted, very crispy, and fresh from the fryer. I was served with just the right amount too. I think I left one or two on the plate and it was because I had eaten my fill of great tasting food. The wait staff were all friendly and polite. I look forward to eating here again sometime in the future. read more

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