This is the best authentic local experience in the city. Boats, blue sky and a hearty atmosphere best describe the setting. I live the service. It is a family restaurant in the sense that the whole family pitches in to cook and serve food. I feel like I'm in someone's home . Show respect and appreciation and you'll get it back 10-fold. Dinners and breakfasts are awesome. Great quality. The breakfast muffins were a special treat. Loved the tapas style dinner as well. Please note it can get packed quickly. Super popular. Parking is not always easy. Be prepared to park away from the entrance. This is a working dock , so be on the lookout for equipment and boat trailers mob about. read more

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Almost hate to write this review. But there are enough other great reviews here so clearly the cat is out of the bag. So I guess they are just going to have to get busier. Friends took us here in March when we were on a house hunting trip. So good we went back the next night! Have been back for their tapas menu three more times (would be four but they were unexpectedly closed one night) and still need to come for breakfast. Prices are great. Food is fresh. Maria, your host/server/floor show is the best. Family owned and staffed. Open kitchen so you can see the magic happen. Brisket, Coconut Shrimp, stuffed dates, olives, the BEST butternut squash risotto. And the most amazing cheese cake to finish it all off if you have room and they haven't run out. read more

Amazing tapas this evening! Just absolutely excellent food! Such friendly staff!! And the most delectable cheese cake I think I have ever eaten! Wow! read more

Why does Yelp say this place is permanently closed? I just had muffins and coffee there 3/17. Jen is the best! I love the self pay honor system and the speedy service Gotta get back for tapas. read more

Good food great prices, friendly atmosphere. Definitely open March 26 Parking is a bit scarce at times. Public transport or expect to walk a block read more

What a find! Great food, cute setting, friendly service. We'll be back for sure. Small plates to share.

Everything is amazing. I've had the muffins and breakfast sandwich. Can't wait to try food in the afternoon!

This is an amazing place made w love! A must visit for anyone in PT or visiting PT. Good food, generous people, simple surroundings and good prices. In the morning there are muffins/rolls and an egg dish, lunch is a basic meal for the dudes who work at the docs and dinner is lots of small plate options. Really a creative approach to an eatery! Koodos! read more

Warm, friendly, casual atmosphere with food to die for. We shared tapas including herbed goat cheese salad, stuffed mushrooms, shishito peppers, mac and cheese, butternut risotto, and more. Every single dish was beautifully cooked, seasoned, and even garnished -- and clearly done with great care. Extraordinary vegetarian options with plenty for vegans and meat-lovers, too. The food was fine dining level, but I got to wear jeans and a t-shirt. So. Perfection. I wish we lived here so I could eat there every week. read more

Food is delicious. Home made muffins w your breakfast. Thurs-Sat they have small plate happy hour at 5

Went for tapas and walked out amazed. The quality of the food was something of fine dining with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Each dish made to order in front of you and hosted by very kind staff. I would absolutely recommend and will be back myself. read more

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We totally enjoyed the great breakfast. The muffins were incredible and the people super friendly.

Food: Wonderful! Service: Spectacular Ambiance: Convenience, across from Marina. What could be better Prices: Very fair! read more

Just ate at this wonderful little gem in Port Townsend! We thought we knew all the restaurants here, but found this one and will definitely return! Very eclectic in decor, but Jen, the owner, is extremely personable, converses with everyone, and cooks at the same time! Definitely worth a visit! Menu changes daily, the muffins are TO DIE FOR, the bacon scramble and sausage scramble were absolutely wonderful and the coffee is on point! Definitely a locals place. You bus your own tables, and grab more coffee if you wish! Thanks Jen! We'll be back!! read more

Marina Cafe - a plate of food with meat, rice, and vegetables - Bakeries Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

STUMBLED upon this little place and decided to stop in. OMG, what a little gem this is. Fresh, delicious, amazing bits and bites. We tried 6 different plates and shared. My favorite the Coconut Shrimp, but nothing disappointed! Just a little hole in the wall by the marina, but we'll definitely be returning to taste the rest of the menu!! Sweet find!!! read more

We really like this place for their tapas on the weekend evenings. They also make it easy for gluten intolerant folks to know what they're eating. The owners are great! Don't miss the mushrooms. read more

Best Breakfast in Townsend! Ambient Cozy Delicious!! Such amazingly sweet staff, Don't miss out on their tapas and drinks in the evening, so much fun!!! read more

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I'm a crazy foodie....the best food I've had in years. What a hidden gem! Will make this is our stop the next time we're in Port Townsend!

Very nice lady working there! Didn't get a chance to try the blueberry muffins but they smelt incredible! Very decent cup of coffee. Worth a try if you are in the marina! read more

Augh, once again missed the open hours and stopped by. However, this time they were there and took pity on me and my husband. When she (owner?) said they were closed she gave us each a pack of cookies (I offered to buy them, she refused) as we headed back out. We walked out to the marina, sat and absolutely devoured all 3 cookies (each). My husband kept saying I don't like chocolate, but I love these, man these are so good. And when all 3 were gone..., "we are coming back just for these cookies"! Fine by me! Thank you!! Can't wait to catch you when you are open (before 1 pm M-F)! read more

Love this place and love, love, love it that they have opened in the evenings for tapas. How wonderful to be able to sit and look out over the marina while enjoying their fairly perfect kale, Caesar (and I am particularly particular about my ceasars) and roasted brussels sprouts. Wine, beer, and wonderful sangria while I've always known and like the place for breakfast and lunch. This is a wonderful addition to their offering, and to all of us who love the boat basin area, but look for some food with our Friday night beers. They just need to update their listing and phone number but believe me they are open at least Friday evenings starting at five. I love me a down home. Local joint with good food and friendly people. #MadeWithLove read more

Cool was gone. We picked a cool thing but when she heated it up it's wasn't ready. Super sad.heard they have the best cinnamon rolls but waitress said not doing them anymore boo read more

The Marina Cafe should be on the "to do" list of everyone who visits Port Townsend. I ate there twice. Each day right before lunch I was at a different shop along the waterfront there, and when I told the guy I was talking to that I planned to hit the Marina Cafe for a bite, they both had the same response: "Jen...she's awesome." And she really is. Lunch costs a mere eight bucks (as of this writing) and includes a sandwich, salad, drink, chips, two napkins, and a fork. And a cookie. Holy smokes those cookies are good! Everything is fresh -- she bakes her own bread, even -- and healthy and delish, and when you talk to Jen and see how kind she is to everyone, you feel like maybe there really are saints among us. You think I'm using hyperbole, but grab a meal (breakfast or lunch) at the Marina Cafe, and you'll see that I'm not. read more

We enjoyed some amazing Blueberry muffins from this Cafe! The owner is very friendly and patient. We can't wait to try the full menu once the Cafe is fully reopened. Definitely recommend stopping by for a delicious muffin! read more

I read the reviews about the blueberry muffin. I realized I needed this muffin experience. After ordering, the lovely at the window offered me an exchange if I didn't like it. I thought, wow, that's good service. However, upon my first bite, as the perfectly crisp outside conjoined with the moist, fluffy inside, I realized, this combination of muffin, blueberry, and magic, was, hands down, the best blueberry muffin of my life. read more

Marina Cafe - The best blueberry muffin in the world. - Bakeries Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Been here a couple times so far. First time, I had the blackberry muffin (last batch of the season); and the most recent time, I had the blueberry muffin. Both delicious! Nice a fluffy with a bit of a crispy edge. Nice homemade muffins. Really neat place to stop in. Will have to explore the other items they have there in the future. read more

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I found the restaurant by accident and thought it was the Blue Moose. Jennifer, the owner, said she only has one egg dish, and if I wanted more choices I should go the the Blue Moose. I ordered her 1 dish which included lots of fresh vegetables and a home made blue berry muffin. The egg scramble was delicious and the muffin, her speciality, was even better. Since our first visit my wife and I have been back for muffins, lunch specials and more muffins. She is an outstanding baker and her friendly personality is special. This so far is our favorite place to eat in Port Townsend and the conversation with Jennifer is always fun. read more

Love coming here with my dad. Great full breakfast for two including tea and mocha for under $12

We always make it a point to visit the Marina Cafe when in Port Townsend. Located in a working boat yard, customers range from tourists and guest boaters to the many tradespeople working on boats. They all come for the same thing: a friendly, welcoming waterfront cafe with the BEST muffins and scones on the Olympic Peninsula! Plus daily fresh items, hot sandwiches, soups, salads, etc. It's just a friendly, unassuming, comfortable place that brings us back time after time. read more

The best kept secret in Port Townsend is the Marina Cafe!!! or maybe better described as a galley. If you like egg dishes with fresh veggies right out of the garden, home baked scones, cookies and muffins to die for, hot sandwiches and hearty soup this is the place. No conventional menu except what ever is in Jen's oven or fresh from the garden. The muffins and scones are gushing with fresh fruit and other goodies. Good conversation, hot coffee and a lot of fun. Ask Jen about the animals, or should I say her Pets on here farm. This is where I take my close friends from out of town, that want a real taste of the maritime world. Love it!! read more

Amazing veggie grinder style sandwich! Came with a large cookie and soda. This is a funky place, but the best kind where the owner knew the names of every person that came through the door. The pastries/muffins looked amazing as well! Great place if you want to feel like a local, eat home made hearty food and be on the docks. read more

If you want real baked goods, savory scones, coffee cake baked with local blackberries, giant muffins. Come to Marina Cafe.

My wife and I heard about Jenny and her Marina Cafe from a mutual friend and customer. When we met Jenny, an attractive, lively and warm person, she greeted us like long absent family. Her breakfast was a vegetable scramble from her garden and freshly baked muffins. The scramble was fit for the gods. My wife fell in love with the muffins. Before we left Port Townsend for our home in SoCal, we had become part of her extended family of customer/friends. It was a wonderful experience. And if you just want good food, I recommend it. read more

Very friendly place. Great sandwiches and ice tea

Cannot say enough good about this place! Such bubbly-good service. The muffin with zucchini and carrot sounded a tad "vegetably" but it was wonderfully flavorful and moist. The berries scone was also delicious, and had a great scone texture. The berries made it less dry than scones can sometimes be. We look forward to trying more items soon! read more

For over 7 decades I have been looking for the perfect blueberry muffin. Well, I finally found it! While visiting Port Townsend, WA, a friend took me to the Marina Cafe. It's a very small, yet comfortable cafe on the waterfront...marina area where much of the harbor boat work is done. Anyway, the muffin I bought was actually multiple berries, not just blueberries. For about $3, I just couldn't believe it. There were maybe more berries than muffin cake holding it all together! And, oh, the taste! If you're a muffin lover and visiting Port Townsend, this is a must stop. read more

I love Marina Cafe! I come here whenever I am in Port Townsend, and it is delicious. I love the muffins, scones and cookies (basically all of the sweet treats), and the salami sandwich is especially good. Though, the hum-bao is the best. I love how people all know each other's names. I definitely recommend the cafe! read more

When you look for an original with a personality this is the place. Jenny is the head of this homey little slice of heaven. Her baked goods are to die for because they all made from ingredients, out of her or other local gardens, with lots of love. Muffins and scones that are not too sweet and chocked full of flavorful organic berries, fruit and other goodies. We had the morning vegetable omelet. I've tried vegie omelets at other places and have always been disappointed but Jenny's was fantastic!! You could taste each vegetable while enjoying the flavor harmony of the combination. The Marina Café reminds me of stopping in at your favorite next door neighbor's house for great eats and conversation while she cooks up something on the spot that you just have to hang around for to sample. I give this high grades because of great food and a friendly personally that is hard to find today. read more