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FINISTERE has been bookmarked and finally checked off when family came for a visit. The wait for the outside patio was a bit long considering the entire sitting room was empty; however the food + service made up for it and all was forgotten upon first bite. The food is prepared and arranged for visual art and creativity as well as taste and flavor. There is not a beat missed in hitting all the senses from vibrancy in color to absolute beauty delicate intensity in hitting flavor profile notes. Seafood is FRESH as can be! See all pictures. Ambiance is minimalistic modern coastal vibes. Next time, I'll have to dine in for another experience.
What a delightful and wonderful restaurant that I plan on returning too whenever I am in the area. The space is inviting with lots of natural light and the service is fantastic with the servers being attentive and helpful but not pushy. They are always making sure you have a clean dining space and fresh settings. The food is of course the star of the show though. We went during HH and tried a variety of small bites and every single one of them was delicious. The oysters were on point, the greens balanced, the croquettes and salmon dip were very flavorful but our favorite dish of the day was the biggest one and that was the house made pasta. The selection changes every day and on our day it had red sauce, red onion, and castelvetrano olives and it was so good that we ordered a second bowl! And we may not have needed a second bowl as it was a solid size but it was so good! The house red during HH was also nice and I tried a white port and tonic which was fun to try and refreshing. Definitely a destination stop whenever one is around Port Townsend!
Have only been for happy hour. Quality has sustained through the years and prices have stayed about the same, amazing in this economy. Try the chicken liver mousse! Rotating varieties of croquettes, soup and pasta. Burger/fries are always on the menu. Fresh oysters $2.50 (look great but I don't eat them). Great ambiance. Service at the bar doesn't disappoint but is a hit or a miss table side. Great old fashioned. Highly recommend.
We arrived into Port Townsend at 2:00pm and had an hour to kill before they opened. We got there right at 3:00pm and were seated immediately at a window seat in the bar for happy hour. We ordered several dishes which included the pimento spread with fried saltines, duck confit croquettes. potato and leek soup, oysters on the half shell and lastly, their house-made pasta which was mafaldine, a long strand with curly edges on both sides in with a sauce that was just exceptional. Our waitress, Jessica was so friendly and there was never a wait for our dishes. Overall a very splendid experience and will definitely go back when visiting Port Townsend again.
What a lovely evening at finistere! Food was irreproachable. The bread was fantastic. Oysters were also great, and salad was perfectly composed. The salmon dip was good but the chips were slightly over salted. Drinks were also great. Service was friendly, attentive and welcoming. Two very nit picky service details that could be improved upon: starter plates when cleared were stacked on the table. I was surprised that a restaurant of this caliber would allow plates to be stacked on the table. Secondly, half our party got their mains, and then a period of a couple minutes passed before we got the other half. Again, just given how great the restaurant is on many other details (ambiance, locally crafted plates, sweet flowers, farm to table, etc) I just expected those things to be given. I mainly offer this as feedback to the restaurant, not to dissuade anyone from coming here. It is an absolute gem. Highly recommend.
Revisited last week and once again had a terrific meal! Drinks were fun and most interesting including a pear liquor cocktail. Squash soup hit the spot and oysters were so fresh! Entrees included halibut that was cooked to perfection. Pasta was a gnocchi-like dish with ricotta and spicy sausage - only gripe was the somewhat small portion. Happy hour is the real bargain and great if you can start with happy hour around 4 and transition to dinner - let's you try out more items while keeping the dinner bill sane.
4.5 stars but rounding up based on a series of events that favor our dining experience We went here on a Saturday and managed to snag a last minute reservation on Resy. However, upon seeing the significant price differences between happy hour and regular menu, we tried for walk in at 4:30pm (happy hour ends 5pm) but there were no tables left and we had to put on waitlist, with a 30+ min wait which means there's no chance for happy hour pricing. However, we were able to get seated at 4:45pm actually and took the entire order in one go to lock in the pricing, which I really appreciate since we saved at least $40 from our bill doing so. We got the following to share - Fresh oysters - they were small to medium in size so we decided to get them. I am never a fan of big oysters so given the size they mentioned, I gave it a try and I enjoyed them - Deviled eggs - tasted fairly standard. A popular choice but if you don't have stomach space, skip. This dish almost doubled in price since a year ago too, making it less attractive to order - Springrain greens - very okay. Vegetables were not too fresh, and the dressing is a bit lackluster. Skippable - Chicken liver mousse - super memorable. It's a bit hearty but I really loved the consistency and texture and flavor. The red onion jam accentuates the flavor. This is a must-order - Croquettes - pretty small but quite delicious. It's fried so it is a bit hearty despite the size - Fried Washington oysters - it's a hit or miss for people but I liked it since I'm not too big of a fan of fresh raw oysters. I liked the flavors specifically with the aioli. This is a very filling dish - House made pasta - today's is rigatoni and the pasta is cooked to nicely al dente (a bit softer) but the sauce is really good and I could lick the plate if I didn't care about what other people think! We also got the house white wine that's dry and Tsunami export stout that's a dark beer that I actually liked. I wished they gave more wine since I felt like it wasn't a full glass but it was happy hour pricing so it's somewhat acceptable. Service was friendly as the bartender was engaging and gave water refills and such. There were some service misses but they corrected them. We never got the fried Washington oysters and had to follow up at the end, where they set new plates and utensils for, and adjusted the price down to happy hour pricing since they apparently forgot to note it in the initial order. Food came out fast after ordering so it was no big deal. Overall, nice restaurant in Port Townsend but temper your expectations since it's pretty good but not the best out there (given the hype and how far in advance you'd normally have to make reservations for)
Great food and amazing vibe. A meal that I'll think about for a while. Definitely a spot to check out if you're in the area. I'd recommend making reservations.
Best restaurant in Port Townsend. Great food, great vibe, great crowd. Make a reservation because it's very popular!
We made reservations to ensure that we could get in! We were seated immediately by friendly folks who covered the night's oysters and our drink order was taken immediately. We decided to start with the leek and mortadella croquettes snack as we perused the menu and made choices. We also asked for the Nigella and Dragon's Trident for libations. Both drinks were very good - the Nigella is very light and crisp. For dinner we went with the asparagus small plate, the mushroom risotto, the lumache, and a side of maitake mushrooms. The croquettes were heavenly - highly recommend trying them. The asparagus small plate (appetizer) is light, crisp, and amazing. We're going to have to try and recreate this dish! The thinly sliced asparagus, the nuts, the chèvre, etc. was so flavorful. The maitake mushrooms were great. The mushroom risotto was so rich and flavorful - deep mushroom flavor. The lumache had a light flavor with an excellent short rib ragu and the olives added a perfect brine flavor. All three dishes were very good and you wouldn't go wrong ordering any of them. The Domaine Les Plus Le Rochettes (2020) that was recommended to us was a great wine for our food combination. Timing between courses was perfect. Service throughout the meal was excellent. The staff were quick, attentive, and very friendly. They spent a great deal of time answering questions and explaining menu items to many patrons.
Had a lovely experience here!! The food was delicious and our server (I think his name was Max gave us great suggestions!) get the pea croquettes!! Very cozy place with friendly staff.
We had a wonderful girls night dinner here. The cocktails were refreshing. We ordered a variety of appetizer and dinner items to share between the four of us, and it was fun to try a little bit of everything! I especially enjoyed the meatballs and polenta appetizer, and the scallops with pearl cous cous because they were well cooked and bursting with flavor. Don't skip dessert! I'm still dreaming about the creme brûlée. Everything tasted phenomenal. Make sure you get a reservation, otherwise you may have to wait a long time.
2 months ago
We enjoyed a very nice dinner here. Loved our server Christa. She made the evening special so if the food wasn't five star, but only four star, that was OK. I had a shrimp pasta, which was very good but a little heavy. Tried the pasta Bolognese, which was heavy, but it's supposed to be! Wines by the glass could be better. Beautiful dining room. read more
23 days ago
1 year ago
FINISTERE has been bookmarked and finally checked off when family came for a visit. The wait for the outside patio was a bit long considering the entire sitting room was empty; however the food + service made up for it and all was forgotten upon first bite. The food is prepared and arranged for visual art and creativity as well as taste and flavor. There is not a beat missed in hitting all the senses from vibrancy in color to absolute beauty delicate intensity in hitting flavor profile notes. Seafood is FRESH as can be! See all pictures. Ambiance is minimalistic modern coastal vibes. Next time, I'll have to dine in for another experience. read more
What a delightful and wonderful restaurant that I plan on returning too whenever I am in the area. The space is inviting with lots of natural light and the service is fantastic with the servers being attentive and helpful but not pushy. They are always making sure you have a clean dining space and fresh settings. The food is of course the star of the show though. We went during HH and tried a variety of small bites and every single one of them was delicious. The oysters were on point, the greens balanced, the croquettes and salmon dip were very flavorful but our favorite dish of the day was the biggest one and that was the house made pasta. The selection changes every day and on our day it had red sauce, red onion, and castelvetrano olives and it was so good that we ordered a second bowl! And we may not have needed a second bowl as it was a solid size but it was so good! The house red during HH was also nice and I tried a white port and tonic which was fun to try and refreshing. Definitely a destination stop whenever one is around Port Townsend! read more
2 months ago
Have only been for happy hour. Quality has sustained through the years and prices have stayed about the same, amazing in this economy. Try the chicken liver mousse! Rotating varieties of croquettes, soup and pasta. Burger/fries are always on the menu. Fresh oysters $2.50 (look great but I don't eat them). Great ambiance. Service at the bar doesn't disappoint but is a hit or a miss table side. Great old fashioned. Highly recommend. read more
6 months ago
We arrived into Port Townsend at 2:00pm and had an hour to kill before they opened. We got there right at 3:00pm and were seated immediately at a window seat in the bar for happy hour. We ordered several dishes which included the pimento spread with fried saltines, duck confit croquettes. potato and leek soup, oysters on the half shell and lastly, their house-made pasta which was mafaldine, a long strand with curly edges on both sides in with a sauce that was just exceptional. Our waitress, Jessica was so friendly and there was never a wait for our dishes. Overall a very splendid experience and will definitely go back when visiting Port Townsend again. read more
What a lovely evening at finistere! Food was irreproachable. The bread was fantastic. Oysters were also great, and salad was perfectly composed. The salmon dip was good but the chips were slightly over salted. Drinks were also great. Service was friendly, attentive and welcoming. Two very nit picky service details that could be improved upon: starter plates when cleared were stacked on the table. I was surprised that a restaurant of this caliber would allow plates to be stacked on the table. Secondly, half our party got their mains, and then a period of a couple minutes passed before we got the other half. Again, just given how great the restaurant is on many other details (ambiance, locally crafted plates, sweet flowers, farm to table, etc) I just expected those things to be given. I mainly offer this as feedback to the restaurant, not to dissuade anyone from coming here. It is an absolute gem. Highly recommend. read more
Revisited last week and once again had a terrific meal! Drinks were fun and most interesting including a pear liquor cocktail. Squash soup hit the spot and oysters were so fresh! Entrees included halibut that was cooked to perfection. Pasta was a gnocchi-like dish with ricotta and spicy sausage - only gripe was the somewhat small portion. Happy hour is the real bargain and great if you can start with happy hour around 4 and transition to dinner - let's you try out more items while keeping the dinner bill sane. read more
3 months ago
4.5 stars but rounding up based on a series of events that favor our dining experience We went here on a Saturday and managed to snag a last minute reservation on Resy. However, upon seeing the significant price differences between happy hour and regular menu, we tried for walk in at 4:30pm (happy hour ends 5pm) but there were no tables left and we had to put on waitlist, with a 30+ min wait which means there's no chance for happy hour pricing. However, we were able to get seated at 4:45pm actually and took the entire order in one go to lock in the pricing, which I really appreciate since we saved at least $40 from our bill doing so. We got the following to share - Fresh oysters - they were small to medium in size so we decided to get them. I am never a fan of big oysters so given the size they mentioned, I gave it a try and I enjoyed them - Deviled eggs - tasted fairly standard. A popular choice but if you don't have stomach space, skip. This dish almost doubled in price since a year ago too, making it less attractive to order - Springrain greens - very okay. Vegetables were not too fresh, and the dressing is a bit lackluster. Skippable - Chicken liver mousse - super memorable. It's a bit hearty but I really loved the consistency and texture and flavor. The red onion jam accentuates the flavor. This is a must-order - Croquettes - pretty small but quite delicious. It's fried so it is a bit hearty despite the size - Fried Washington oysters - it's a hit or miss for people but I liked it since I'm not too big of a fan of fresh raw oysters. I liked the flavors specifically with the aioli. This is a very filling dish - House made pasta - today's is rigatoni and the pasta is cooked to nicely al dente (a bit softer) but the sauce is really good and I could lick the plate if I didn't care about what other people think! We also got the house white wine that's dry and Tsunami export stout that's a dark beer that I actually liked. I wished they gave more wine since I felt like it wasn't a full glass but it was happy hour pricing so it's somewhat acceptable. Service was friendly as the bartender was engaging and gave water refills and such. There were some service misses but they corrected them. We never got the fried Washington oysters and had to follow up at the end, where they set new plates and utensils for, and adjusted the price down to happy hour pricing since they apparently forgot to note it in the initial order. Food came out fast after ordering so it was no big deal. Overall, nice restaurant in Port Townsend but temper your expectations since it's pretty good but not the best out there (given the hype and how far in advance you'd normally have to make reservations for) read more
1 year ago
Great food and amazing vibe. A meal that I'll think about for a while. Definitely a spot to check out if you're in the area. I'd recommend making reservations. read more
1 year ago
Best restaurant in Port Townsend. Great food, great vibe, great crowd. Make a reservation because it's very popular! read more
9 months ago
We made reservations to ensure that we could get in! We were seated immediately by friendly folks who covered the night's oysters and our drink order was taken immediately. We decided to start with the leek and mortadella croquettes snack as we perused the menu and made choices. We also asked for the Nigella and Dragon's Trident for libations. Both drinks were very good - the Nigella is very light and crisp. For dinner we went with the asparagus small plate, the mushroom risotto, the lumache, and a side of maitake mushrooms. The croquettes were heavenly - highly recommend trying them. The asparagus small plate (appetizer) is light, crisp, and amazing. We're going to have to try and recreate this dish! The thinly sliced asparagus, the nuts, the chèvre, etc. was so flavorful. The maitake mushrooms were great. The mushroom risotto was so rich and flavorful - deep mushroom flavor. The lumache had a light flavor with an excellent short rib ragu and the olives added a perfect brine flavor. All three dishes were very good and you wouldn't go wrong ordering any of them. The Domaine Les Plus Le Rochettes (2020) that was recommended to us was a great wine for our food combination. Timing between courses was perfect. Service throughout the meal was excellent. The staff were quick, attentive, and very friendly. They spent a great deal of time answering questions and explaining menu items to many patrons. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Had a lovely experience here!! The food was delicious and our server (I think his name was Max gave us great suggestions!) get the pea croquettes!! Very cozy place with friendly staff. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We had a wonderful girls night dinner here. The cocktails were refreshing. We ordered a variety of appetizer and dinner items to share between the four of us, and it was fun to try a little bit of everything! I especially enjoyed the meatballs and polenta appetizer, and the scallops with pearl cous cous because they were well cooked and bursting with flavor. Don't skip dessert! I'm still dreaming about the creme brûlée. Everything tasted phenomenal. Make sure you get a reservation, otherwise you may have to wait a long time. read more
9 months ago
We were in town for a couple days and we' were really hoping to eat here but they were booked for reservations. They did suggest us coming early and we could eat at the bar and that's what we did. Service was great and food was delicious. Will definitely come back. read more
2 years ago
I just love this place. Every time I come the experience is predictable. Predictable in that it will be charming, the service will be great, and the food and drinks will be outstanding. I've never had anything here we didn't love. The vibe is that of an upscale neighborhood spot but the food rivals the best restaurants in all of Seattle. Alexander at the bar is a fantastic, super knowledgeable bartender. If you're not super hungry, come sit at the bar for a few small bites and a drink. You can watch him work his magic. read more
6 months ago
10 months ago
We made reservations on a super hot day, and when it came time to dine outside... it was anything but hot. The staff was gracious enough to get us moved to an inside table. We were so thankful for that because it allowed us to enjoy the dinner at a more leisurely pace than we might have otherwise. Dinner was devine. Our server was fantastic. My only complaint? We live too far away to go frequently. read more
Tip: make reservations! This is a popular venue, and often gets booked out. For good reason! Although portion sizes are small and prices are $$ ~ $$$, the food is really good. We ordered the broccolini and croquettes as appetizers, and the mushroom risotto & spaghetti as mains. Both the appetizers were very tiny. You can see the broccolini only takes up a small portion of the plate. It is very long, and chewy. Topped with onion, seasoning, oil, and mayo, it had a decent amount of flavor. The croquettes were one-bite wonders - crunchy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. The mushroom risotto was creamy and rich. The spaghetti was cooked al-dente, topped with meatballs. The dish was good altogether. You can see the craft with which the chef makes the food. One of the best places to eat in Port Townsend! Ambiance is light and subdued - no loud noises or music here. Our server was a soft-spoken lady who explained the dishes well and gave nice recommendations. Altogether a good experience. :) read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
2021 Aug Super belated review of one of the most memorable dining experiences on our travels. We ordered appetizers and small plates along with some delicious Argentinian wine. Sat on the patio. Service was attentive. Everything tasted bright and delicious. Reservations are a must to avoid disappointment. Would go back to Port Townsend just to dine at this restaurant - it's that good! read more
3 years ago
This is one of my FAAAAVORITE restaurants of all time. The food is stellar, as is the ambiance & service. It's on the pricier end so I typically enjoy the happy hour specials (3-5pm) but for special occasions I come for dinner and am always blown away. Chicken liver mouse, local oysters, delicious cocktails. I'd recommend getting a few apps/small plates and sharing so your taste buds can have the full experience. SO grateful to live in town with this gem! read more
2 years ago
Everything was great Service was great atmosphere perfect cleanliness perfect we were there for happy hour from 3 to 5. The food is very good. read more
2 years ago
A quick stop in here was well worth it! Friendly service, creative and well crafted cocktails and delicious food! Will need to come back to enjoy some more. read more
1 year ago
I walked by this cute little Italian restaurant and had to stop in for their happy hour and it did not disappoint. All the dishes were made with local ingredients and it tasted incredible. I think the best dishes were the raw oysters and the chef's pasta of the day. I also got to try chicken liver for the first time. Although not my cup of tea, my friends said that the jam and salt complimented the chicken liver mousse nicely. Our waitress was so nice and helped us figure out which drinks would pair nicely with our meal and always made sure we had water. I wish this restaurant wasn't so far from where I lived because I would definitely go too often. However, if you're ever visiting the Port Townsend area or live in the neighborhood, please check this place out! read more
I'd found this little French restaurant on Google Maps a year ago, and told myself if I ever ended up in Port Townsend, I'd stop in and check it out. Today was the day! It just so happened that we'd arrived during Happy Hour; the half of the restaurant containing the main dining room was still closed, being prepped for the upcoming dinner service, but the bar and its smattering of tables, as well as the outside patio, were operating in full swing. We ordered a couple of cocktails (an Old Fashioned and a White Port and Tonic) and an appetizer (croquettes), all of which appeared before us lighting quick. As a connoisseur of Old Fashioneds, I was not disappointed whatsoever. Both the quality of the drink, as well as the price (only $6 at Happy Hour!) were fantastic. My wife had never had a White Port and Tonic before (although she subbed out soda in favor of the tonic, as she usually does), but she also enjoyed it. My singular sip of her beverage reminded me somewhat of a martini, without the olives, but my experience with such drinks is minimal, so pay my opinion very little mind. The croquettes, four cute little potato pills filled with cheese, were delicious little morsels, of which I could have eaten many, many more orders, if I'd happened to be hungry enough to do so. Having dined and "grazed" at several establishments throughout the day, that wasn't happening on this particular visit, but our experience here on the whole, from service to servings, was wonderful. I felt a bit cheated (not their fault!) in that we arrived before dinner, and our plans and schedule, having been disrupted by the unreliable ferry service in Port Townsend, conspired in such a way that we would not be able to return to Finistère for the rest of this weekend's trip. However, all that means is that we have to come here again in the near future, for the full experience; a dinner date my wife and I are both looking forward to, with tremendous glee! read more
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Port Townsend, WA 98368
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Is there a way to make a reservation for a table outside?
When making a reservation, what's the difference between main dining and bistro?
These are two separate rooms with the same menu available. The main dinning room is the bigger of the two with the majority of our tables (10). The bistro only has four tables in it an our bar as well.
Is happy hour everyday?
Happy hour is every day that we are open, which is Wednsday through Sunday; 3pm to 5pm. Let us know if you have any further questions!
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