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    4.5 (376 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Margaret C.

    Was traveling and driving from Olympic Park and were amazed by the pizza - it was one of the best pizzas we've ever eaten. We could taste the quality in ingredients and especially appreciate the organic and local support they give to farms, it means a lot. The first encounter was with a worker who wasn't nice but then the other worker probably owner heard that and helped us out with reservation. The other thing was that the soup was extremely sweet like a dessert. So just keep this in mind! :)

    Cheese cake!
    Beth L.

    Customer service and food quality outstanding! Found this wonderful bistro using Yelp! Finished riding the Olympic Discovery Trail and was hungry. Website reservations recommended...earliest reservation was 7:30 pm. It was 5:15 pm and we were hungry. Called the yesterday, they had seating on their outdoor heated patio...we gave them our name and drove right over. I understand the requirement for a reservation it's a small venue that looks like it was once a house. We were seated on the patio, over our table was a heater, it was turned on for us and our chairs had blankets as well. The outdoor spot was warm and cozy. We ordered our drinks and truffle fries for an appetizer. Found that the menu had unique vegetarian options. We ordered them...panell tower and wood fired veggie frittata "lasagna"...both dishes were delicious!! The frittata was beets coated in a batter. Between the two beet frittata was tomato sauce , cheese and an array of seasonal veggies. Have never had anything like it...wow! Flavorful and beautifully presented. Because it was my birthday we ordered the cheese cake, can't remember the flavor, we enjoyed it, every last drop. After eating here , I envied the local community, what a wonderful neighborhood bistro. Our server was friendly, attentive...perfect amount of customer oversight. When in Sequim, will definitely be a return customer. Give this place a try you will not be disappointed!

    Jolene K.

    Found this place on the internet, and it did not disappoint. We were welcomed by an amazing, professional and friendly staff. While reservations are recommended, they were able to accommodate our party of 5 with about a 15-minute wait. We were seated in these beautiful, cozy outdoor seating area surrounded by a lovely flower garden and fire stands to keep us warm. They also provided these cozy lap blankets, if necessary. Once seated, our waitress, Libby, was quick to respond with a carafe of lemon water, menus and review of the day's specials. She knew our group hasn't seen one another in over 10 years, so she was patient with us in catching up while perusing the menu. They offered a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options (something that has been difficult for me to find since being in the Olympic Peninsula). We ordered a Root vegetable Fritter for appetizers (sorry, forgot to take a picture). It was superb and crunchy. For entrees, we ordered the King Salmon (special of the night), Veggie Fritter 'lasagna', Panelle Tower (chickpea polenta), and vegan herbivore pizza. It was absolutely amazing in everything we tried. Can't even describe but worth every bite. We finished up the night with some desserts: raspberry sorbet, a lemon pie (to die for), and a dark chocolate ganache dessert with vanilla bean ice cream. This night was a fabulous way to reconnect with old friends while wrapping up a week-long trek through the Olympic National Park. Thank you, Libby, for helping make tonight's night a great one. If in town, we will stop here again!

    Salad, borscht, pear cider.
    Liz H.

    Are you kidding me?! This place is so crazy good. Creative, local, so delicious! I love the art on the walls. The service is above and beyond. The ambience is great. We are incredibly lucky to have this gem in our town. Would love extended hours for lunch time and Sundays but that's just pie in the sky. Thanks for being one of the best restaurants I've been to in Washington- keep up the incredible work!

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    P. E.

    Alder Wood Bistro in Sequim, Washington. Thank you, for enticing us with among the most memorable meals we've had during this roadtrip to the Pacific Northwest. Fresh and local ingredients, paired with a charming edible garden setting that made us miss our home garden and appreciate their efforts in providing a haven for comforting foods and vibes.

    Nice heated patio!
    Christine G.

    I was recently out one night in Seattle and mentioned that I was going to Sequim that week. Someone said, " Go to Alder Wood Bistro," so I did with my eight-year-old son. It was the middle of vacation week from school and we didn't have a reservation. The staff was so incredibly kind and sat us out on their heated patio. We had a blast--delicious food and great service. I took my son back up to Sequim this weekend and made it a point to go back. Again, the food and the staff were top-notch! I am from the New York area and I'm very particular about pizza. This place is a gem. The food is exceptional, the staff is personable, and the atmosphere is excellent ... It doesn't matter if you have a little kid or if you're out on a date, it just has a great vibe! As we continue to go back because (Sequim is an easy and awesome get away from Seattle), we will keep coming back to Alder Wood Bistro! P.S. And the cocktails are really, really good! The Mezcalita=

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    Paul M.

    Was in the mood for good wood fired pizza and this place did not disappoint! Came by right when they opened and ordered the mushroom and white sauce pizza. It had caramelized onions and was delicious. Also tried a special of the day pizza. It had a red sauce and a bunch of unique toppings (including kimchi) and it was good too! It had purple potatoes on it and that is the only ingredient I would have skipped. Crust was perfect and the pizzas were cooked to perfection as well. The restaurant is in a small house and reservations are highly recommended. Service was really good too, fast, friendly, and attentive. Would definitely come back if I am in the area!

    The special of the evening. pasta with black cod and mussels in a light cream sauce with citrus...yumm
    Deanna S.

    Great spot in the middle of downtown Sequim. Service was amazing, and the food, delish! Definitely recommend.

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    Excellent food! Innovative menu. The service is great and the ambiance is good. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Exceptional food, great service, a bit noisy. One of my favorite places to eat out. I'd give it 5 stars!

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    Food is really good! Service is quick and friendly. This is a 5 star plus restaurant!

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