This review is for the pub food. We have not stayed at the hotel, so I can't report how the rooms…read moreare. The pub/restaurant is excellent. It's not big...less than a dozen tables inside, there is outdoor seating, and when the weather is nice I bet it's a great place to be on a warm summer evening. Right on the water, with views of the boats. Ilwaco itself is a bit of a dungy town, but this place offers some delicious dishes, and the ambience is cozy, & romantic. We were immediately seated, as we were the only ones at the restaurant on this cold, wet PNW day. We both ordered a cup of their crab bisque. Delicious. It really hit the spot, and warmed up our cold bones. What I really liked about it was it wasn't too salty! Both my husband and I added a bit of salt and that elevated the flavor, but I liked that the chef didn't over salt it, and gave me the choice of how much sodium I wanted to add. My husband wished he had ordered a bowl. It is delightful, flavorful and a decent amount of crab in it, as well. (I enjoyed it so much, I forgot to take a picture of it!!) The chef really knows his stuff and has a great flavor profile on the menu. My husband ordered the Helm Burger with tots. He gave them two thumbs up. The burger patty looked fresh homemade, as opposed to frozen bought at Costco. It was a decent size, & thick and juicy. With the addition of bacon to it, he was greatly satisfied. I ordered the Deckhand. Let me tell you, this was a delicious sandwich! The pork is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet but not overly so. The picked added a wonderful crispy texture along with the sweetness of the caramelized onions....it was a tastebud explosion. So good. And so filling. I had to take 1/2 home and was a bit annoyed when I found my husband ate it the next day for lunch! I guess that just means I'll have to go back sooner than later to order it again. I'd like to also mention that the tater tots were perfectly fried and crispy! The waitress from friendly and attentive and the chef was sweet and so pleased with our compliments. Don't wait a moment longer. Get yourself to Ilwaco and check this gem of a place out! You won't be disappointed.

Always great food and always great service and a great view of Ilwaco marina. And the Tuna are…read morerunning now.

Great food and drinks! Vegan options (as is without having…read moreto customize). I had the kimchi fried rice and asked for a side of their peanut dressing- it was so delicious and flavorful. This meal was also vegan. We also had the bang bang Brussel sprouts (vegan) and they were delicious, crispy, cooked tender. My husband had a bowl of clam chowder and said "this is the best clam chowder I've ever had" not too think and seasoned amazingly. He also had the fish and chips which he kept saying were so fresh and good! Our server and bartender Denise was so personable! The cocktails so made us were amazing and her vibe made you feel right at home. The hotel was gorgeous and well maintained.

Food was a mixed bag where a couple things we ordered were pretty good and a couple other things…read morewere the opposite of pretty good. Service was excellent and they make a solid cocktail.

Much better than I expected!…read more My kids were hungry after hiking to the light house. I quickly search for the restaurants nearby and found Salt Pub. We came in for pizzas, unfortunately, they didn't have. Surprisedly, they had kids meals and the portion was fair enough that we were happily finished our dishes. The handout fries can be little salty, otherwise, e writhing is perfect.

Food was awesome. The family had fish and chips, clam chowder, the smoke salmon dip, grilled…read moresalmon pasta, and oyster shooters. Everything was top notch. Views were fantastic.

Amazing staff and food was fantastic! I love a good pirate and the place is decorated in a pirate…read moretheme. Was the best !

We visited there for lunch today as a family of four and I have lots of compliments; starting with…read morethe staff being very welcoming and attentive! A well executed pirate theme was a big plus for both me and the kids. Now let's talk food. I seriously think they might have the best clam chowder in town. It's soooooo good. I don't even have a picture because I ate it so quickly. The kids had fish and chips, husband and I had cod tacos and carne asada quesadilla. All delish.

Stopped in for the "fresh homemade pie" sign on the side of the road…read more My son has been dying for some pie today so I was so excited to support a small business. While I understand being the only person there to serve and what not, a prompt warning that the only flavor of pie was most definitely over a week old, soggy as could be, and full of undercooked, under mixed raw flour would have been human decency. To say this is the last time I will stop here is an understatement. Not to mention they charged me $16.75 for two slices on this paper plate and wrap. Thank you for ruining my 3 year olds excitement with what he described as "the saddest pie ever." Hopefully the food is better, but I won't be giving my money to these folks again. Best of luck

I did a double-take when I drove by this place the first time, as this quaint, cozy, cottage-like…read moreIrish pub is an island unto itself, in the middle of nowhere along an otherwise featureless highway. For a moment, I thought I had somehow took a wrong turn and had driven into rural Ireland. I was curious. I knew I had to check it out on our return drive home later in the day. Unfortunately, the hours posted to Yelp and Google were incorrect; either that, or the proprietors had closed early that Sunday night. Either way, they were gracious enough to let us poke about a bit before leaving, and I have to say, we will likely be making a special trip to revisit this place in the near future. The interior is warm, dimly lit, and filled with the heartwarming aroma of wood smoke from the black iron furnace, and Irish stew simmering in the kitchen. Lots of love and personal touches have been included in the interior decor: vintage artwork, framed and loose pictures, posters and newspaper clippings, antiques, tchotchkies, your standard neon bar signs, and hard wood furniture. It looks and feels lived in: a living history museum of the region, which apparently has more history than one would ascertain from driving through this tiny hamlet. Looking forward to knocking back a few drinks and enjoying a hearty meal here someday soon.

I enjoyed my time here…read more Although they were very under-staffed, they were amazing people. The two servers did their best to accommodate every customer with grace and kindness. And the chef did amazing on my breakfast sandwich. Thank you to the staff for my time spent at the restaurant. Made my day fun

Nothing special. Walking in and wasn't greeted by the young…read morelady on her personal phone. Once seated ("I'll seat you here, because the table is the only clean one") in a pub atmosphere that only had 3 tables with patrons in the establishment. It was NOT busy. Ordered 2 coffees and a diet coke. Had to remind her twice before getting it delivered. Ordering a simple breakfast, a sausage and cheese omelet and chicken fried steak. The toast on the plates were hard yet not overly toasted. The gravy and the potatoes were the best part of all 3 meals. Let me say, the omelet was smaller than the toast in comparison. The waitress abandoned ship and slid off the radar... we had to ask another matey to refill the coffee and he did so very promptly! He was the better part of the experience. Nothing better than a "local chain" breakfast stop. Stick to mom and pops place or cross the street for a Taco!

Only been here twice, but both time food has been incredible. This seems to be the most popular…read morefood spot in Raymond and I can definitely see why. Great service, food came pretty quick and very hot and fresh. Another part of Pitchwood I find endearing is their Wednesday open mic nights. However, when I finally got to go to one of them, I was rather disappointed. Don't go excepting anything but extremely basic Country, I'm too much of a music nerd to find much special in what's played there. If you come here with expectations on food high they will be reached, just don't come expecting unique music experiences.

I wanted to like this place more…read more The building has character, the menu looks promising, and I can see why a place like this matters in a small town. Unfortunately, our visit just did not land. The bartender appeared to be doing double duty as server, and I understand what that can do to a shift. I spent about ten years working tables and other service jobs, so I have a lot of sympathy for being overworked. Still, the service felt more than rushed. It felt brusque enough that we did not feel especially welcome. The food was passable. Nothing terrible, but nothing that made us want to come back. The local beer was also a surprise, since it did not taste especially fresh. Maybe this was an off night. I hope so. There is clearly a good idea here, but our experience was a bit of a disappointment.

When you order a chicken fried steak in a pub you're expectations aren't exceptionally high…read more Soggy, grease filled steak with some runny sausage gravy, an egg and potato. When the menu says vegetables your only thought is gray and having spent hours in the steam table. NOT so at the Port Hole!! Steak was perfect amiunt of crispy fried goodness. Gravy was perfectly tight and flavorful. And, the green beans? Appeared to be fresh and nicely sauteed. Didnt even need an egg as the plate was overflowing! And, you know the batender is great when she has bartenders from other establishments sitting at HER bar! NICELY DONE! Thank you.

Stopped by for breakfast and the food was very good. We were are a family of eight and everyone…read morecleared their plates. Service was great and the gentleman was very nice. There wasn't very many people but the place is spacious which is nice. I liked the rustic look also. Overall it's definitely a place we will be returning to on the next trip.

ZERO STAR - Thursday night Horrible service clearly the…read morebartender was under the influence! she couldn't even calm her nerves enough to take an order after waiting 18minutes for her to acknowledge my husband and I. We got a drink ordered then another 35min wait for the fries we ordered. Owners should evaluate employees and standard drug test! I don't recommend this dive at all!

Good food and great bartenders/cook. Cash only, ATM available. Tavern who slings his drinks and…read moreserves amazing food, in that order historic building, and great experience.