It's time for a review update! The Brass Kraken Pub is still right on the water in Poulsbo. They are no longer family-friendly, so make sure to leave anyone under 21 at home. They have monthly specials that highlight different themes, so be sure to ask about the current food and drink offerings. They offer 18 beers on draft and two ciders, along with Ghostfish Brewing Company gluten-free beer in cans. The menu includes oysters, elk burgers, nachos, wings, calamari, cheese curds, tacos, and more. On weekends, they serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The patio area is nice and features bar stools that wrap around the entire building (there are no tables, just a bar-style railing). It can get a little warm outside since there's limited shade, but the view is to die for. For my gluten-free friends, the Brass Kraken offers gluten-free buns, corn tortillas for tacos, and one fully gluten-free beer option. A great place to visit it you are in the Poulsbo area. read more

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We will start by saying the pork belly tacos are absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, we felt compelled to write a review because the service staff was disingenuous & dismissive. We also want to add the oyster shooters mignonette sauce was done perfect, but the oysters were a mushy mess... Good, but room for improvement. read more

The Brass Kraken - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

I had the BELT and it was super yummy. My husband had the chowder and it was great! Our waitress was a doll. Thank you for this perfect spot to watch boats in the marina while eating. We sat on the deck and it was gorgeous. read more

Day trip to Poulsbo. Stopped by here for the first time. The service was excellent and the food the same. They've been around for awhile, we're sorry we didn't find them before now! Well be back... read more

We took our guests from CA to the restaurant. We both brought our dogs and loved that they could be on the patio. We ordered from a gal who just walked in for her shift. We all had beer and then we ordered food. My husband & I ordered the oysters shooters and they ordered chicken strips. The oysters came out in about 25minutes, but after 45 minutes the chicken strips never arrived. It left a sour taste in our companies mouth. He ended paying and we left. It's too bad because we were going to order more shooters and beer but they were hungry. On a side note; we were trying to fill the dog's bowls and the "lead" waitress/hostess wouldn't allow us to bring the bowls in. We had to fill with 4 individual glasses for each bowl. She was very rude & disrespectful. A tall blonde. Anyway, we were trying to show how friendly & comfortable Poulsbo was. Not so much on August 8, 2026. read more

We came to Brass Kraken for Harry Potter Trivia. We ordered Bodihafa beer, Brussels sprouts and Chicken nachos. The atmosphere was great, so many cool Harry Potter costumes and fun people. It was full and we had to wait for seats but the host was kind, and found us a two table top. The server was friendly and continued to check in on us. She was clearly really busy. But she always came around and checked in on us. read more

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Drinks were awesome and the food was great. first place we stopped at in Poulsbo. The server was very nice as well.

Service was great considering it was the Norway vs England game and the place was slammed. Hostess (#27) was a trooper! Atmosphere was just what we were looking for to watch the game. Food was basic, burgers, tacos etc.. Nice views of the harbor. read more

Elk burger is extremely good. The staff is pretty quick and very hospitable. Theres was a game going on so pretty packed with people. Clam chowder is too salty for my taste. Nachos are well seasoned! The bread pudding was also amazing restaurant is overall pretty clean. Lively during sporting events. read more

The Brass Kraken - Bread pudding - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

We had a relaxing lunch here, sitting by the windows overlooking a marina on a beautiful autumn day. Our server was friendly and efficient. We ordered fish n chips, German potato salad, and a Rachel sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals and they were happy to accommodate some special dietary substitutions. read more

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Nice place by the water with awesome view. I was here for some college football, and the staff were super accommodating to make sure the TV in front of me had the game that I wanted to watch. Prices are decent for drinks and food. People here seemed to have decent vibes too. Would highly recommend if you are staying or going through Poulsbo. Parking can be tough during day time. So be prepared to park a bit out there and walk over. read more

The Brass Kraken - View - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

The location is great it's a divy bar which is cool. The food is burnt and one of the worst I've had in WA. Burnt fish burnt onion rings , someone else had a dry burger and please do not order fish tacos. Beer was yummy. read more

First things first. The two gals that were working today, I didn't get your names and I'm sorry I didn't because you were a delight and hilarious. You also worked your buts off to make sure everyone had everything they needed 10/10 service. My mom and I came in and grabbed seats, came in the wrong way and didn't see the sign that said wait to be seated... our bad. But you guys were so nice, welcoming and even though you only got busier as the minutes went on you both stopped by our table multiple times to check in! Then our significant others walked in and you helped them out too! The drinks were delicious, we had to stop at one because we'd be playing mermaids in the lake if we did more hahahaha The food was also really good, came out quick and very flavorful. Thank you for also checking on the sweatshirts and merch for us. There's tons of places to eat in this area but because of the service and atmosphere we will make it a point to stop by here every visit. Thanks for laughing with us and making our day even better! read more

The Brass Kraken - The Kiwi strawberry refresher! And the Gauva Coconut margarita - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Essentially a tavern with okay food and an okay view. The service is above average. We ordered the shrimp basket 3.5/5 (shrimp were good, tots over fried), elk burger 4/5 (patty needed seasoning), and chicken breast burger 4/5. read more

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Staff is nice. Views are great. Hope you like burnt tots. Yes. I ate some because I was starving. I used to come here all the time. So frustrating. How do you even deliver that with a straight face? read more

The Brass Kraken - Burnt side of tots. - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

I absolutely LOVE this place!!! It's a must-go-to when I'm in Little Norway! The vibes are great! The views are amazing! The staff is super friendly! And not to mention it's WARM! I usually get the bone in chicken wings, with the kraken rub, and they are 10/10 if you like salty foods! I love that they offer up holiday drink menus but man did I miss my Ginger Mule after the fall time! LOL! The drinks never disappoint. Filled all the way to the brim! This place will continue to be on my list of favorites! read more

The Caribbean jerk wings are excellent and probably the best wings we've ever had . The fish and chips was equally great and the tartar sauce was amazing. I'm always impressed when pubs do the fish and chips right and actually do it by hand. This place is not to miss. I only wish I had eaten the clam chowder because I'm sure they would put in the effort to make it right. read more

Classic waterfront pub vibe - with a great view of the Marina and Liberty Bay. Friendly staff and decent menu.

Great location, horrible food - I ordered bbq sandwich which was so burned it was black. When I tried to cut a piece off, it was mostly charcoal. The bartended said that was what a bbq sandwich is. He was nice enough and let me order something else. I asked for the grilled chicken sandwich. 20~25 min later, the sandwich arrived - cold with a stale bun - inedible. DON'T EAT HERE! read more

The food and service were awesome. There was nothing I could say because they had everything I wanted as an option. Great Place! Check it out! read more

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They told us to order by the bar, closed out, got the number and then waited for over 45 minutes. When we prompted them to ask about our order, they brought out the food quickly but it was basically cold. Burger was rubbery and chewy, and condiments tasted like a burger king. Probably Sysco products. 10/10 view though. Come for a drink, not to eat. read more

Sat at the bar on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Busy place. 21+ only in the heart of Poulsbo on the water. Bartender was friendly, but not overly chatty. Fried mushrooms were absolute perfection!! Fresh mushrooms, batter was light. Traditional garlic buffalo wings were crispy and garlicky to the point no Cullen would come near you for a week! Loved them. Cannot wait to come back. read more

The Brass Kraken - Fried mushrooms - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Have to say we were really pleasantly surprised. The calamari with the peppers was surprising and amazing. Burger meat perfectly seasoned. Caesar dressing. Service was actually like talking to an old friend. Really made the experience awesome. Wish I remembered her name but she was newer to town and talked about some other places she considered. Ambiance was a solid dockside tavern. Can't go wrong. read more

I give the clam chowder a 3.2. As someone who was born and raised in Pismo Beach ca, travels to the Oregon coast frequently, and has traveled the East coast..... my husband and I were so confused by this clam chowder. It resembled more of an Italian soup. All the seasonings my Italian mother uses we tasted in the soup. Clams? What clams? Mine had three. It was all potatoes. It almost tasted like sausage was in it.... That's how strong the seasonings were. Service was good and really fast! If you don't have long to wait this is your spot. Ambiance is is incredible if you sit outside. read more

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Wow!!! I couldn't wait to write this review! I flew in today and first stop after unloading luggage was The Brass Kraken! I went thinking I wanted fish as we are in PNW do as the locals do! So started with a Rainer on draft and had an amazing burger ! Drum roll please.... The Elk Burger was phenomenal and I mean wow the flavor the juicy and delicious down fingers and hand drippings from the blue berry jam and balsamic reduction. The service was great too! Cat ‍ was attentive and friendly and knowledgeable about local events and menu! Lastly the view adds just the perfect amount of atmosphere and ambiance! I will be back for another meal and to hear the Lumberjacks on Saturday! read more

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we were recommended this restaurant but a local store owner but unfortunately it was just okay. the service was on the slower side and it took over 40 minutes for our food to come out. i tried the salmon blt and it was well seasoned and balanced but the salmon was pretty dry. the tater tots on the side were yummy though. read more

The Brass Kraken - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Yummy food and delicious drinks! Also our server was amazing. If you have time make it to their trivia on mondays, it's really well organized and easy to play (not easy to win) read more

We have been to Brass Kraken a few times and have had good experiences, except for this last Sunday (1/11/26). Our waitress came by shortly after we were seated to take our drink orders. She then took our meal orders when she brought the drinks. My mom and husband ordered their food, then I ordered mine because I wanted ask for adjustments. The waitress repeated our orders, including my special requests. At that point we also asked for more hot water for my mom's tea, and the waitress brought hot water right away. From this point the service took a turn. My meal was incorrect and both my husbands and my fries were cold. The waitress knew the other was incorrect and offered to fix it, however, we had already been waiting a while. She came by once while we were there but never asked if we needed refills on our beverages. The place was busy, but the waitress serving the table next to us visited their table at least 3 times. Needless to say, we were disappointed and will think twice about returning. read more

Great lunch; the dip sandwich is awesome, and the tots are fantastic. My wife liked here fish tacos, the service is great and you gotta love the views. read more

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Good food and fun atmosphere. Pay attention to the service; when ordering the fish sandwich, the waitress asked what side she would like with it. Later learned when we received the bill that the "side" was not included with the meal but was a separate itemized menu item. Same waitress also came to our table with an extra drink. She informed of this, she admitted it was an error and then said, "well, I guess I'm just a mess a tonight, do you guys want the extra drink?" Thinking she was giving it to us instead of throwing it out, she said yes. Again, ended up being charged for the drink that we did not order. Props to the waitress for excellent upselling skills. Long term; we probably wouldn't return. read more

Monday night trivia inside, gorgeous views outside! This month's specials include: fresh local oysters on the 1/2 shell, shrimp Alfredo, cherry cola brisket, and a Cuban. Wait times were not excessive considering it was trivia night. Seasoned fries/tots were delicious. Burgers were good but were a little over cooked and a little dry. Dog friendly on the deck made this a fun stop for the night. read more

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Fantastic service by Lucia, absolutely incredible elk burger and neat cider and ale options, neat atmosphere, and the band/live music is always a fun added plus, buddies and I are excited to come back, definitely worth checking out if in the area read more

For a quick simple dinner this was fine. Clear bar vibes and chill, food was average, beer was good. read more

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What could improve is the bartenders customer service to be the same for every individual that comes up to the bar and orders a drink. Very unfriendly, but when someone they knew( possibly a local) I saw them treated friendly. We chose to go into this establishment because of the ambience and to chill and visit with each other( my daughter which I rarely see) when we chose a table inside to take a break from the sun( ordered another drink). I saw the same bartender give out coasters to some tables looked at us and bypassed with a side eye. Our drinks clearly were sweating and it would have been nice to be treated the same as other patrons. Is it really so difficult to just be kind? Of course we were kind I even tipped twice on 4 expensive drinks that were probably suppose to be happy hour! read more

The Brass Kraken - Our view when we were outside. - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

look i don't love their biscuits and gravy or boneless wings but the chipotle chicken nachos are insane. i come at least twice a month and eat just the nachos, theyre so fire. everyone is so friendly, even when theyre slammed. they always try to give great service no matter what and frankly, the nachos. i love them. (also its worth noting that they LAYER the toppings. no one does that!!!) read more

The Brass Kraken - chipotle chicken nachos - Pubs Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

We've eaten here before, but this time truly disappointed. First, our service was EXCELLENT. It was the food. I had Irish stew and was very ordinary. Small meat chunks, felt like Campbell's soup (a little thicker). My wife had a BLT. Had to make a bad one. Filled with mayonnaise, overwhelmed the entire taste. Clam chowder; did not even finish. Today had to go to Poulsbo and picked a different restaurant. And they charge a 3% credit card fee. read more

The service was great and the location is beautiful. The food was good but a bit small on portions for the price. It's a touristy town so I wasn't shocked to pay more but the portion of fries especially could have been better. read more

Dude. Yes this is your normal go to dive bar but they always have great service. Good beer selection. And wow, I had the pork belly tacos and I don't think I've had pork that good in a minute. Thumbs up to the kitchen, you nailed it! read more

Best place in Poulsbo for a stiff drink and a gorgeous view of the bay! A visit to the The Brass Kraken is almost always in the cards during any of our trips to Poulsbo, as it is among the best places to take a load off and stretch after the long drive from Portland, or unwind after hours of walking around and shopping on Front Street. The food is mostly standard pub fare, with a few stand out items (the lamb burger is worthy of praise!), but overall, definitely several tiers higher than any dive bar. Service has always been prompt and friendly, and the patio out back is the perfect place to take in a warm, sunny day (not that we're getting many of those, lately). Drinks are reasonably priced, generously sized, and delicious, whether your order is a specialty cocktail, or something old hat. read more

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Definitely pay a visit to the Brass Kraken if ever in Poulsbo. The food did not disappoint, and the service was excellent even though the place was packed on a Saturday early evening. We chose to be seated outside to enjoy the weather and water view. Oyster shooters were served with HUGE a$$ oysters! Would have been better with some horseradish and chilies to give it a kick. Battered mushrooms were delicious and we gobbled them all up. Seasoning and crisp were perfect. Mozzarella sticks were also on the gigantic side. French dip was perfect and served with a side salad and au jous. Fish tacos were served with huge chunks of well seasoned Cajun style seasoning fish and a nice pickled red onion relish. Mimosas were yummy but should have been topped off more for the price... We will definitely be coming back again. Next time for the Viking show. read more