Intimate, exceptional flavors, attentive service. My husband especially loved the Port Townsend Scotch Ale with his halibut with fennel. The sparkling rose went well with the Lemon Amore chicken with angel hair pasta. The dish had just the right amount of capers. Great place for special occasions. 9 tables so highly recommend reservations. 5 Stars++++ read more

Fountain Cafe looks great and has a lively atmosphere. The menu also looks great but execution was underwhelming. Salad was plain, the ahi tacos lacked sauce and the tortilla shells were straight off the shelf at Safeway. The staff was friendly and reasonably attentive, though when I asked for our food items to be spaced out they refused, stating they're all coming out when they are ready. Anyway, disappointed. I might go back though likely will try somewhere else. read more

We had a great dinner at Fountain Cafe. We called a week in advance and got a 6p reservation for a Saturday night. I watched at least four groups try to walk in and get turned away, and for good reason. The restaurant only seats 28, including the three barstools. I will definitely return to Fountain Cafe if I get to come back to Port Townsend. We ordered the Grilled Halloumi as an appetizer and loved it. I ordered a special, Ahi Tuna Salad, and it was great. And we also had the Moroccan Seafood Stew which was excellent - so flavorful. Cameron was our waiter and did an excellent job. The vibe inside was great. There are cool paintings on the wall and good music playing. Hope to come back. read more

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The food was good, but man the prices were insane for what you get. Paying over $70 for lunch for 2 people is a little nuts and that's without drinks, just two mains and water. Seriously?it wasn't fine dining food or decor or service, so not sure why they charge what they do. read more

One of our favorite spots when we're in town and if we can get a reservation. Reservations is the operative term for this tiny cafe. It may seat 20? Including three bar seats. But, it is worth the effort. Food and service is top of the list for PT! And, locals know it, I have never seen it less than full of patrons. It's not a quiet spot as 20 guests enjoying good wine and better food in a small spot can be noisy. The lively conversations are part of the experience, ambiance and the fun! read more

Fountain Cafe - Close encounters of the best kind! - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Amazing food! Superb service. Quaint little restaurant that did not disappoint. We will definitely be back this week.

Food was great as well as the service. Interesting decor. Small place and very personable. We had the shrimp and grits and the special clam appetizer. Amazing!! read more

Loved the space it's super cozy and even though it's small that is what I loved the most about. I had the Atlantic salmon with the coconut risotto with kale and spinach (super delicious loved the fact that they massages the kale in like olive oil) . My husband and I enjoyed our time there and I highly recommend a reservation due to the fact they are small our server gave us advice for ice cream shop and wine store nearby to check out. She was super friendly and the whole staff worked like a team both servers took care of everyone. read more

Amazing service, they were very accommodating for us having two little kids. Very kind, polite, and welcoming staff! Food was delicious the chicken Marsala is one of the best dishes I've ever had in my life. Cannot wait to eat here again and try other things on the menu! read more

Tiny place with mega tastes! If you're a food lover you absolutely must try this place. My husband and I plan weekend getaways around dinner here. We live almost two hours away, but when we visit, we always go here for dinner. You must have reservations! This place is tiny but the food...OMG! Despite being a "cafe" the ambiance is very nice. Don't miss this hidden gem that even the locals love! read more

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I had high expectations for this restaurant given the reviews and they were mostly met. What they did well: entrees. Our entrees were both excellent, and mine (a halibut over lemon chèvre risotto and arugula, with a strawberry lime salsa) was one of the top entrees I've ever had. The risotto was rich and creamy, but brightened by the lemon and the salsa on the fish--perfection. My husband had the chicken amoré, which he said was also very good. Also excellent--the tiramisu. It was boozy and rich and just a great end to the meal. What they could do better: we ordered a small insalate mista and some olives and bread, both to share. The salad was entirely forgettable, and while the presentation was nice (carrots and beets on top), the beets were very long spiral ribbons that made eating the salad very challenging. I was honestly so annoyed at the idea of giving customers something that is stains as badly as beets in a form that means it extremely hard to eat. The olives and bread were okay. The olives were warmed, which was great, but were just pitted olives (non-pitted olives have so much more flavor and depth). Service was just fine--good suggestions, quick and efficient. They were quite busy and I knew they had a lot to do--I appreciated how well our server was doing with the tables. A small thing that shouldn't matter but does--a loose nail on the edge of the table snagged my outfit and put a hole in it. It's a beloved piece and I was saddened by this, and annoyed that the general upkeep in a place where we spent as much as we did has loose nails sticking out such that they can cause this kind of problem. read more

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The food quality is Michelin star worthy. We have tried the majority of the dishes on the menu and all have been sensational. The setting is down home, no white table clothes. But oh my! The cuisine! read more

Order the appetizers and skip the main meals which are large and overpriced. We had the Scottish fettuccine which was basically a soup of butter with little bits of salmon swimming around in the butter. We also ordered the entree of miso salmon which was seared and placed atop a bed of greasy kale and wilted spinach. The salmon portion was small and the rice soaked in butter and coconut milk was too rich. It would've been nice to have some vegetables on the side. read more

Cameron was our server and did not steer us astray with his recommendation of the classic warm salad-it was the best salad that we had ever eaten...I certainly could have had that as an entree, but I do not know any restaurant that has a mushroom risotto better than this. Every bite is layered with complex flavors, and it has never varied in its consistency. This is one of our favorite restaurants. Plan accordingly and make your reservations, you will not be disappointed! read more

Fountain Cafe - Mushroom risotto - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Amazing food! The flavor blends are fantastic. Service is exceptional and could not ask for a better experience in this quaint little town. read more

Fountain Cafe - Halibut - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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One of the few restaurants in PT that actually offer a quality dining experience. Excellent food and service along with a solid wine list. An oasis in a food desert. read more

Amazing food! I had the stroganoff and Wayne had the Orleans. We shared a strawberry bread pudding. Service was great as well.

Quality seafood, great flavors, attention to detail and friendly staff. We had the shrimp and grits, the seafood linguine and key lime pie. Everything was great! This is a cozy spot! read more

Very interesting flavor combinations found throughout the menu! We didn't know what to except with the warm salad, but we did like the "copious vegetables." We really liked the seasonal specials too, anything with grilled halloumi is a favorite of mine. We were seated and served very quickly, which was great since we went in with no reservation. It was a cute little building and bright inside, with cute art work too! read more

My wife and I were touring some wineries in Port Townsend. We asked the owner of Sailor Vineyards, where the best restaurant in town was. He suggested the café. It did not disappoint. This reminded us of a wonderful restaurant in Seattle called Café Sabika decades ago. It was intimate the food was outstanding and the service charming. We will come here every time we visit the town. my wife had the salmon grilled with a mango salsa, and I had the Moroccan chicken along with some appetizers. The portions were generous. I even took some leftovers for lunch the next day, which I thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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Nice to return after 8 years. Fountain Cafe still impresses, but Port Townsend has a bunch of new restaurants, so how is the Fountain faring? The vibe of the place is still there - cool, cozy, and busy. The warm salad was fantastic- hearty and almost an entree in itself and large enough to share with the table. Missus had the Bouillabaisse- it was sumptuous. Not a creamy stock, but definitely a hearty buttery and savory stock, it worked brilliantly paired with dry whites and Pinot Gris. I revisited the Moroccan chicken - nostalgia wasn't quite the same. The chicken side was as remembered, both sweet and briny, but it was paired with a too-creamy risotto that frankly wasn't the best pairing. This dish deserves a savory drier rice, much like that which comes in the Paella, and not the creamy Parmesan topped portion I had. Better to go with the Orleans "shrimp grits" next time, or the old standby of Lamb shanks. Service was quite terrific and we left happy the Fountain continues to serve up fun. read more

Fountain Cafe - Bouillabaisse- just yum!!!!! - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Went here last night on a whim because there weren't many places open after 9. Very small but feels comforting with the ambiance and great service. I was caught off guard by how good the food was as well. You could see this restaurant thriving in bigger cities like Tacoma and Seattle with how good the quality is. I am definitely making it a goal to go back here at least once a year. If you haven't tried it yet you definitely should. read more

Fountain Cafe - Lemon Amore, the Chipotle, and Warm Salad. - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Blown away by this beautiful place!!! Everything we had was absolutely delicious and well married together! Such amazing flavors! We had the prawns, mushrooms, carbonara & stroganoff!!! Irish creme brûlée OMG YUM!! INCREDIBLE! Thank you!! Staff was Awesome felt like home away from home. read more

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This place is incredible and the service was excellent. We showed up as a party of three on a busy night, but they were nice enough to make room. I'm so glad they did because it was my favorite place in Port Townsend. read more

Fountain Cafe - Local Mussels and Clams - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

OMG, the food is excellent. Traditional southern Italian. They also offer daily specials which are excellent. One of my favorite restaurants in Port Townsend. Nice ambiance, but small. Reservations are a must. read more

Amazingly delicious dinner. One of the best Italian dinners I have ever had. I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The staff is very attentive and I can't wait to eat dinner here again. We eat dinner here each time we visit Port Townsend. read more

Had a really nice meal at the Fountain Cafe. We recommend reservations since this is a very small and intimate restaurant. The pork chops were very good and the duck was terrific. The service is friendly and on point. We'll be back. read more

Fountain Cafe - Amazing duck dinner! - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Key lime pie was delicious! Came in for a to go dessert and went with the key lime pie. Unlike most restaurants that serve you a slice, the pie was a whole mini pie. Very thick and rich and creamy. read more

Fountain Cafe - Key Lime Cream Pie - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Amazing food and service. Went here with my wife and family, what a great atmosphere and amazing seafood. Highly recommend. read more

Fountain Cafe - Ahi tuna tacos - New American Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

I absolutely love the Reuben here, this place has been around for a long time and I've gone here ever since I was a little kid, but the dinner is here are spendy read more

After a day of cycling around Port Townsend we ended our day at The Fountain Cafe, which was a delicious ending. While they only serve beer and wine, we settled on a sparkling wine to toast the days adventures. We started with the special Mushroom Bruschetta, which was nicely plated and yummy. We also ordered the Roasted Garlic and Melted Brie, which was exactly as you'd expect. If Cioppino is on the menu, I always order it and this version was worthy. The rest of our table ordered the daily specials, which I heard were always on point. We ended the meal with the Key Lime Pie and Gingerbread, which were both finished even though they were quite generous in size. Please note, the Gingerbread is a house secret and not always actually on the menu, but if you ask, they may surprise you with it. I highly recommend Fountain Cafe, but I do wish they had a full bar. read more

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Oh man was this place enjoyable! Cozy dining room. Excellent food and wine. Great music track. Highly recommend. Will return. Joyful vibe.

The Fountain Cafe has never been better! Owned by a PT Native, ambience is as eclectic and eccentric as the beautifully unique Community it serves. We shared a wild mushroom risotto, with a simple prawn pasta. Our server Cameron made us feel at home with delicious locally (Sequim Wa) sourced bread and keeping our glasses full. Because of its quaint size, reservations are strongly suggested for a Friday or Saturday night. But have no fear, if it's booked, simply visit Nick's Grotto. read more

This is the second time that we have eaten at the Fountain Cafe and had to deal with extremely rude head waiter/manager. The first time was Mother's Day when the cafe was not open on time and a local walked in at 4 pm and he angrily stated that it wa after 4 pm. He then snarkily told her that opening time was 4:08 pm and to wait. We had a party of three plus a baby and our two small service dogs that are clearly marked. He continued to make rude comments while seating us. The food was excellent and we enjoyed ourselves in spite of him. We returned a week later for an early dinner before a movie and again faced his sharp rude behavior. He then seated us at a table against the wall at the door entry so that there was no place for our dogs to lie down out of the way of entering patrons. We left and wiil sadly not be returning. Again, we have loved the food but his behavior is intolerable. read more

Wonderful experience at The Fountain. I had the Scotch smoked salmon fettuccine and my partner had the Chipotle prawns over fettuccine. Generous portions and delicious. Glad we made reservations as several people came in the door looking for a table but had to be turned away. Our waitress was helpful about choices, and genuinely friendly. She clearly loved working there. read more

Wow, just wow. This 9 table bistro has some of the best food and service in Port Townsend. We got a reservation late in the day on a Wednesday, and were seated at 5:30pm. The server was engaging and helpful. Her wine recommendation was spot on. What we ate... I had the Orleans, which is their version of shrimp and grits. Absolutely amazing flavors from that dish, the kale, sausage and the sauce were great additions, and the prawns were perfectly cooked. I saved half of the dish for lunch which did not disappoint being reheated the next day. It just made me want to go back soon. Hubby had the halibut on coconut rice, and he liked the combination of those two. He said the flavors were delicious and the halibut was cooked perfectly. He also saved half for the next day's lunch. We both had the house salad with the homemade dressings. My vinaigrette was delicious and fresh, but that creamy Gorgonzola was to die for! I make a similar one myself and this was as close to mine as possible. The fresh herbs in it were the kicker! Had to ask if they would include a small amount in our to go bag to enjoy later, which they did. Other pluses...the bread and garlic butter were delicious, as was the tiramisu we shared. Any cons? Nope, it was all good. We highly recommend Fountain Cafe! read more

We came here for Thanksgiving with my family - the food was incredible! The staff was also very gracious with my mom and aunt who have some dietary restrictions. I thought the ingredients were really fresh and everything tasted amazing. Really cute ambiance and I liked the intimate feel of the restaurant. THANK YOU for making our Thanksgiving so memorable and special! read more

This amazing small restaurant in Port Townsend really satisfies. I have had dinner there on a couple of occasions now and really appreciate the use of local ingredients as well as inventive sauces and side dishes. It is a very small place so either make reservations or plan to wait some nights they fill up very early so plan appropriately. I have had fish dishes there that were my favorite, and also tested other dishes from my dining partners which were also good, but I can testify to the great preparation of the fish. read more

What a fabulous, tasty find in PORT TOWNSEND!! This place is tiny and had one waitress and a very talented chef. We ordered the house side salad with Gorgonzola dressing, the clams small plate and the a chicken angel hair pasta. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. Our server was very attentive and kind. The pasta came in a scrumptious lemon broth. I had to drink it up with a spoon! I wish I could get the recipe. All the dressings are made in house. The place is tiny but clean and cute. The bathroom was very clean. If I'm ever in town again this will be my food destination. read more

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Definitely busy and need reservations. Super small quaint place with great ambiance! Wide selection of choices and it can be a hard decision if you aren't from the area and don't have a chance to come back and try something again. Brie and garlic appy was very good but Brie could be melted more. The mushroom bruschetta was absolutely fantastic and done to perfection. Their baguette that is served alongside both of the above appy's is sooo good too. I had the puttanesca which was pretty good. The sauce was done very well but the dish was very sauce heavy. It would have been nice if the ingredients shone through more and the sauce came in equally or second in line. The rack of lamb was cooked perfectly and was a good size with lots of meat, just not sure we were 100% a fan of the sauce but that's on us. Execution on the plates is well done and ingredients are of great quality. A good experience overall and nice place to have a special occasion dinner as long as it's not a large group of you. read more

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