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    Halfway House Restaurant

    4.1 (159 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Desserts, Burgers
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HALFWAY HOUSE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Marionberry pie
    Mary I.

    Unbelievably good food. You will be waiting a little bit because everything seems to be cooked upon ordering, but while you wait, you'll enjoy the homeyness of the environment, the friendly service (shoutout to Roz), and the many locals and their stories. Truly the best pie I've ever had in my life, willamette's pie can never ever be this good. And the best eggs Benedict. Fresh crab. Wow.

    Wedge salad
    Denise S.

    No this is not a 5 star restaurant for atmosphere, but if you are not in a hurry try this delightful hole in the wall diner. Hubby had the clam chowder and it had nice chunks of clams and also the wedge salad, both were delicious. I had the quarter pound burger and opted for salad over fries. Salad was fresh and a perfect size. Cheeseburger was so TASTY!!! Soft buns, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, pickles and their secret spread. Really one of the best cheeseburgers ever. The pie.... we ordered the Marion berry a la mode, oh my!!' So good. This place is visited by lots of locals and everyone was friendly. Will look forward to returning soon

    Best clam chowder. Worth my time to review it. Worth your time to eat it.
    Cheryl F.

    Everything was great. Service great. Homemade pies fantastic. Best clam chowder I have ever eaten at a restaurant and very reasonable. Yum. The perfect accidental find.

    Awesome bloody!!

    Searching the world for the perfect Bloody Mary. This one is top 3 worldwide. !!!! If u are near u gotta try it!! Food and service is great too!!!!

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    We were in town and found this place. Great service and food was good. Took home a cinnamon roll too.

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    5 months ago

    Folks are super nice, food is competent, but the PIES ARE OFF THE CHARTS! Definitely come for the pie.

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    11 months ago

    Yummy food, interesting specials, charming inside, lovely service. This is where all the locals eat. Definitely recommend!

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    Thank you for the kind review!

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    1 year ago

    The staff is Always so friendly. It's a family friendly environment, the food is delicious definitely recommend!!

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    Thank you so much for visiting! Glad you enjoyed it.

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    The food is delicious and the service is great. And don't forget the pie... what a tear. This is my favorite stop along the Hood Canal.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and awesome staff. Totally a must stop on 101 in Brinnon have the pie for sure!

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    Long wait to get food. It wasn't bad, I would say decent for being one of the very few options there. Not the best fries but good burger.

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