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Gateway Tavern

4.5 (26 reviews)
InexpensivePubs, Dive Bars
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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GATEWAY TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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Juke Box
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Great atmosphere, wide selection of drinks, and every bartender was easy to talk to. We were here nearly every night of our vacation and had a great time. Definitely stop by for a drink if you're in Port Angeles.

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Good little spot with daily specials including whiskey Wednesday. 50 cent pool which I was really excited about ;) pull tabs and a dart board. Saw a lot of regulars here which tells me this is a good spot. Nice bartender, clean bathroom. I'm happy :)

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2 years ago

Good people and good times. Darts and pool during the game were perfect. Loved the lotto ticket fun as well. Grunge is not dead.

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2 years ago

Same dive bar and seems like it stands still in time. I guess it is the local place for the homeless and not doing so well crowd.

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5 years ago

Oldest and greatest dive bar in Port Angeles. Loved it, Michelle is awesome! #fivestardivebar

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4 years ago

Great Local bar. Highly recommend stopping in for one or two! Very chill and super friendly. Remember tip your bartender!

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7 years ago

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5 years ago

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8 years ago

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8 years ago

Great bar with reasonably priced drinks. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys their pint at a fair price.

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11 years ago

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11 years ago

Slightly boring but the bartender is very friendly that's what made us stay for a little bit .. Clean!

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13 years ago

They got a cheap beer and drink special for $4! Nice people, clean, pull tabs, pool, darts a little of everything, good place to go to!

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Spruce - Brussel sprouts

Spruce

4.6(182 reviews)
0.0 mi
$$

Fried Brussels Sprouts - Fried to perfection. Brussels sprouts are ubiquitous these days, known for…read moretheir hearty health benefits and delicious taste, but this restaurant truly did them right. They were perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior, all heightened by a lovely drizzle of honey. 5/5 Fried Chicken Sandwich - This sandwich was a monstrosity! If I were Sasquatch, I'd still be full after eating this. They practically put two fillets into one sandwich. The breading was flavorful, and the chicken was incredibly juicy and tender. I definitely appreciated the generous portion size. 4/5 Ahi Tuna - Deliciously fresh and simple. The tuna was lightly seared and served sashimi-style with a perfect rare interior. Being so close to the ocean makes you appreciate how fresh seafood can taste, and they deliver that here. It's lightly dressed with soy sauce and citrus to bring out the natural flavor of the fish. 5/5 Service & Atmosphere - The service was great, and we were seated quickly. Our waiter knew the daily specials by heart; he was quick yet succinct in explaining what the restaurant specializes in. I really enjoyed this place!

Spruce is a busy small restaurant specializing in craft cocktails and foods that pair well…read moretogether. Open most evenings. The bartenders are true mixologist and even have non/ alcoholic cocktails and 25 specialty bitters (dry jan anyone?) I enjoy all their appetizers every thing from, seared ahi tuna, bacon wrapped dates (you get 4 per order), crispy brussel sprouts are crack, they are so good. (balsamic vinegar goodness) Menu is somewhat small but they have a great Chicken sandwich that is perfection in crunch, best batter Ive had (since Oak in Seattle. I think it originally was the sister to Spruce but changed owners.?) The other star dish is pork schnitzel, tasty all around and I love the capers, the red cabbage side, it's not too big, so you can finish the meal. (which is perfect as I don't think it would carry well to reheat due to gravy) I can't forget to compliment the service. Our waiter checked on us often, gave suggestions when we asked, water always was refilled which we appreciated so much. Service is lost nowadays but not here! So come here for a small plate and specialty cocktails or craft beer night or a full meal. The only underwhelming item was the side of fries that come with the sandwich was meh, but they do have decorated ones you can order as side that might be more tasty.

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Spruce - Interior

Interior

Spruce - Spruce Burger

Spruce Burger

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Next Door Gastropub - Gather.

Next Door Gastropub

4.2(1.4k reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

We three septuagenarians had a full day hiking the beaches of the Olympic National Park. We were…read moretired and we were hungry! Yelp to the rescue. I quickly identified this as the most likely place in Port Angeles to sate our hunger and thirst! We were not disappointed!. The Main Street is humble but all-American. We arrived at 5:30 and we were quickly seated in a comfortable, tall banquette. Our server was Miranda and she was a total pro. She was knowledgeable, efficient, perky and knew her business like the pro she is. The menu is real deal Gastro-pub, there are plenty of craft cocktails to satisfy any taste. The double vodka rocks was $12, the special was any burger for $15. I had the Mrs Newton burger with Brie and raspberry jam with smashed patties. SO GOOD! The chowder was excellent the tataki small plate was outstanding! We got the chocolate thing for dessert. We had a great evening!

Really wanted to like this place, but left underwhelmed. Service was great, but the food was not…read morememorable at all. The burgers were too greasy and mine was way undercooked for what I asked for (medium). My stomach didn't feel great after eating it. The fries were decent, but are a separate add on to the burger. Friend said Fish and chips were standard fare, but the chowder was a little bit on the thin side. The food is definitely pricey, but portions are decent.

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Next Door Gastropub - Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

Citrus crab salad. Love the presentation.

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Downriggers on the Water - Calamari

Downriggers on the Water

3.5(370 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Had a great experience at Downriggers on the Water--this place is absolutely worth it for the views…read morealone. If you can sit upstairs, do it. It feels like every seat has a perfect, almost 360 view of the water. One of those spots where you catch yourself staring out the window mid-bite. Our server actually turned out to be from our area, which made for such an easy, fun conversation and added a really personal touch to the experience. The fish was the best I had in Port Angeles--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you're eating right on the water. I also had to grab chicken tenders for the kids (mandatory parenting order), and those were solid too. And the house lemonade? No joke--so good. Also, little tip: they offer a discount if you pay in cash, which is a nice bonus.

No photo because no food.....Shocking experience at Downriggers last night 3/03/2026…read more Having been part of securing group reservations here for a number of years for our bowling group (under the former owner) when we arrived were sent to the little front dining room with horrible acoustics for groups, and when the server eventually came in there were only six of 12 seated, others filtered in over the next 30 minutes or so. My husband ordered a beer and asked if we could please place our dinner order as we had to get home sooner than later...Server caustically remarked only drink orders as she was too busy (being a former bartender and long time server myself I had noticed the large dining room was not crowded) and at least 20 minutes later when she was passing thru again for several more drink orders he asked again about placing our food order and this time she ripped into him, rudely... and informed him she would have to work 10 times harder if she took our food order. I was shocked that she would speak to him in such a unprofessional manner, I told her we had not come in to be snarled at by the wait staff and we got up to leave, she yelled at my husband to just forget the beer cost and we left embarrassed about the scene she created as the rest of our group was arriving. He called this morning to discuss this with the young male manager who proceeded to berate him for the treatment of the server!! and claimed that the group applauded the server after we left ( we spoke to several bowlers that were there and the managers claim was certainly not anything that any of them experienced.....he told my husband we were not welcome to come back and we certainly will not if that is how the restaurant is being ran by the new ownership.

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Downriggers on the Water - Bat area

Bat area

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Wild Salmon Fish and Chips

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Crazy Otter

Crazy Otter

4.3(13 reviews)
31.6 mi

Great food, great band…read more They need more bartenders and wait staff tho!! Omg don't make people stand in line for 15 minutes to get a beer. Figure it out.

I have been really looking forward to trying their smoked chicken wings for a long time now, but…read morewas never there at the right time. Seems they sold out frequently. Finally a week ago, I was able to have two orders, one that was a BBQ flavor and the other traditional hot. We also ordered a basket of tater tots. This was the best item for our entire evening by far. Such a generous order, too. We didn't think we'd finish them when they arrived, but given the quality of the wings (not so great), we did mow them all up. The dings: well, the wings were just meh. Fatty, not crispy, smoke flavor ok...but neither the BBQ nor the hot were particulary good. Big ding: ZERO white wine. Last time, ok, there was no Chardonnay, I can accept that (barely...this is NOT a Chardonnay kind of place). But this time, red only. Apparently they don't stock any white...I can see where it might not be a big draw, but hey, just buy a BOX of it, keep it in the fridge and someone will order it in the 30 days the box holds its freshness. Second big ding: NO darker, heartier beer than lagers and IPAs. Not even an Alaskan Amber in a bottle. I guess if the guests don't drink it, then why order it. We probably won't come back except for when the Badd Doggs Blues Society plays, but couldn't we BRING in what we want to drink and pay a corkage? Or do we have to go out in the parking lot and sneak a shot? I really WANT to support this place, but, as of now, except for the tots, I'm not sure what I'd come here for. And that's not enough. Bring back Zoog's breaded Jalapeno poppers!

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