A perfect place for listening to live music, seated in some lawn chairs sipping some wine, beer or sparkle. We came by after happy hour at Anthony's and listened to a live set of great music. The place was packed, but everyone is friendly and was willing to share their table with us. We had a great time and I strongly recommend coming by the Quarterdeck to chill and listen to live music. Can't believe it took me 20 years of living in Seattle to find this place. So, don't repeat my mistake. read more

The Quarterdeck - Fantastic - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Quarterdeck is what I like to call a "come for the vibes, stay for the drinks, eat... somewhere else" kind of place. I stopped by while visiting Seattle and while the food situation was a bit chaotic (they had rotating menus because they were out of a few items), I ended up ordering a kimchi-inspired sandwich that I wanted to love...but it just didn't do it for me. Not inedible, maybe a 2/5, but I'd definitely try something else next time. My friend ordered what I think was the Garden Harvest Wrap (a staple on the menu), and that was more of a 3/5. Both dishes were served cold (intentionally), which I think made a difference, I could totally see them being much better if they were warm. Now let's talk about what is worth it: the mimosa flight. SO good. Like dangerously easy to sit there, sip through all of them, and forget any minor food disappointments. But honestly, the real star here is the ambiance. You're right on the water with the most effortless, breezy, coastal energy. Boats drifting by, sun hitting just right, people lingering over drinks--it's giving main character energy in the best way. I found myself wanting to stay way longer than planned and even doing some work while there. This is absolutely a spot I'd come back to, just with a strategy: eat before or after, and come here to sip, sit by the water, and take a little walk on the dock. 5 stars for the vibes alone read more

The Quarterdeck - Mimosa Flight - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

See all

Great place by the beach. I do wish they would have larger sizes than 12 oz, but it's definitely worth going there.

Even on a rainy day the staff is warm and friendly. A heated tent provides shelter. They have coffee drinks, beer, wine and always a friendly smile. The place is outdoors and right in front of the marina. Cheers. read more

See all

I love quarterdeck so much! Service has always been so friendly and kind. Breakfast items are great and the coffee is tasty. I love their white mochas and hot vanilla lattes. Spacious seating outdoors for the sunnier days and seating in a covered area outside makes visiting here great for any day. read more

See all

I come here anywhere from once to 3 times a week. My doggie loves the marina and I love sitting outside and enjoying a drink with the sun and the view. Even on chilly days, they have tents a heaters. The servers are always happy and helpful. Recently I had the breakfast sandwich and it was the BEST breakfast muffin sandwich I've ever had. The bread is like a grill cake and the sausage is just right. I'll be definitely ordering that again! Plenty of local beers on tap and wines by the glass to enjoy. read more

See all

My team & I were looking to catch a simple, caffeinated, breakfast before a busy work day & we were disappointed in our visit here. The Quarterdeck's menu was half crossed out with most of the dietary restriction options not being available. The design of the space is unwelcoming seeing as people were walking through us the entire 7 minutes we were standing in line several people walked through and around us putting a damper on our experience. I gave two stars because I didn't have a chance to try their coffee or food; however, I have absolutely no desire to come back nor recommend it to anyone in the area. read more

We love going to the Quarterdeck. It's a wonderful spot on the Des Moines Marina to meet new people and they are dog friendly Beautiful view with good appetizers and variety of drinks . Thank you quarterdeck for having a happy place to go and chill! read more

This is a great place for a sunset cocktail and live music c when they have it. Plenty of seating and coffee in the morning

Fun place. We stopped by while visiting family. Lovely day and great view. Some champagne, cocktails, beers and cider. The view cannot be beat. It was going to be a band playing outside later in the evening if I lived in the area. I think I'd hang out here a lot. read more

See all

Beautiful, relaxing location. On a warm sunny day, it is perfect place to hang for a quick beer and a simple bite. A great location on the Marina, but they don't actually make any of the food there. It's more like a snack bar, than a restaurant. The sandwiches and other food items are just heated there. The packages chips sold are the cheapest brands. They don't take any simple changes to orders (such as substitute a different cheese or without an ingredient) as all items are pre-prepared off site. The sandwiches are ok (nothing great) but the food is over-priced for the quantity. It's usually busy on a nice day because there is no competition nearby and the setting is lovely. We would definitely enjoy it more if they had a full kitchen and prepared real food fresh. read more

What a great location for this laid back coffee, beer, wine and sandwich shack. The Des Moines marina is steps away, but the vibe is distinctly beach and chill. Super friendly service and I appreciated the covered outdoor seating option for when the weather isn't all that beachy. Check whether there's live music, as an added bonus. read more

See all

From the view to the wine selection, you have a gem. They offer music nights, trivia, bingo and cribbage tournaments. We are so lucky to have this special place. You can find a list of awesome activities on their web site! read more

The staff is very friendly with casual seating right on the harbor. Love that it is dog friendly. Coffee or cocktails they have what you want. read more

Ambiance: we went on a Thursday afternoon so it was crowded at all and was able to enjoy the view of the marina. Service: she was great! Super cheerful, bubbly, and delight to have her serve us. Food: in the afternoon it was much of an option, however you are welcome to bring your own food and they do have live music and food trucks in the evening. However their house white wine was delicious! And can't complain about the view! Definitely coming back for the live music ! Also, they validate parking ! read more

The Quarterdeck - Enjoying the wine! - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

See all

My friend recommended this place, and she was totally right. It is so charming! I love the al fresco vibe of enjoying a glass (or bottle.... Oops!) of wine on the deck with a gorgeous view of the water. I've never had food here, but all the salty dogs say it's great. Great rain or shine. I love that dogs are welcome read more

The Quarterdeck - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Absolutely delicious!! From the bacon wrapped dates appetizer to the salads and halibut, everyone in our party was thrilled with the food, the service and the ambiance. The outdoor seating was perfect for chatting while we ate! read more

First time here. The location is awesome. Right on the Des Moines Marina. I visited on a sunny, warm day. Being close to the water was great. Great veiws. The outdoor seating had a choice of covered shade tables or full sun. There is no indoor seating. The choice of bottles wines and microbrews on tap were excelleant. The only downer for me was the limited food options. As far as I could tell, all the food is served cold. The sliders, wraps, and sandwiches are premade and are like the sandwiches you can buy in the Safeway deli. They were not bad but a bigger menu would have gotten the 5th star from me. Note: This doesn't bother my daughter and her husband who come on nice days. They are happy with the great wines available and variety of micro brews. I'll be back for sure. Just not as hungry when I get there. :-) Oh, bonus, we brought our dogs as did others. Very nice!!! read more

Extremely cute little spot. I visited on a Saturday morning a few weeks ago and had a delicious breakfast mimosa. It was quite delicious and they offer a number of flavors. It's a pretty small place, so you're best bet is to sit outside. They have live performances and a spacious outdoor seating area (dog friendly, too) Highly recommend! read more

A warm sunny day at the corner Deck makes you forget all your trouble as she gaze out across the marina and onto the sound. I have been thrilled at finding live music at that venue on many occasions. Great wine selection pretty decent bar selection and some very nice sandwiches to go with your beverage of choice. You're going for that environment, which is one of a kind in Des Moines and in King County a waterside waterfront bar. read more

5/5 I have been coming to quarterdeck for years. It was a hidden gem I found when me and my partner were taking a walk at this park in our new neighborhood. At the time it was just a handful of lounge chairs in a small outdoor area near the water that served a handful of beers on tap and a few assorted wine options. There's also a full cafe, non alcoholic drinks and small snacks. It's since grown to over a dozen lounge chairs, multiple tables and a large tent area with benches and heaters in the winter. With a much larger drink selection. I've held off reviewing Quarterdeck in the hopes of keeping it low key but the secrets out lol. Ambiance 5/5 - During summer time, there's nothing better than getting off work, packing some snacks and having a few drinks in comfortable seating near the water, watching the sunset. Quarterdeck checks all those boxes. There's also covered seating for when weathers not the best, they even have a stage for live music. Used to have times where you'd have to wait for an available seat but this year they expanded the seating area so it shouldn't be a problem. Service 5/5 - straight forward. You order your drinks at the counter and pick a seat. Never had a bad interaction with anyone here. Drinks 5/5 - They do have some light snacks, chips, pastry's etc. but it's a small tap house so you're here for the drinks. They have about 5-6 local beers on tap, a full fridge of other options. Different wines to choose from, but this is not a full bar so don't expect cocktails or shots. Just a place to have a few and unwind. read more

Enjoyed Good sandwiches at out door table. Our Cuban and Rueben were panini-style. Great selection of wine and cider. Counter staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the outside tables by the marina. read more

What fun, fun in Burien, Washington, and stop by the quarter deck this afternoon for a beer, we shared a grilled ham and cheese, as a snack and it's right on the water and it's absolutely beautiful. So many people out on this gorgeous day!! Delicious Pilsner, Cute place. We loved watching the boats, ships, etc.... Great waterfront place for a great beer. read more

See all

Good local but really busy on weekends, long lines out the door , they do the best they can to shuffle them through

The absolute best! Thank you Yelpers for helping me find this place. Awesome view. Pet friendly. Great beer/wine selection AND live music. We didn't realize this would be the place we'd want to make plans to revisit. We had fun chatting with locals. We loved hearing local artist. We loved the relaxing setup - sitting and staying longer than expected. It's the perfect location just out of Seattle but not needing to deal with Seattle traffic. Hopeful to be back soon. read more

The Quarterdeck - Beautiful weather and live music. - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Fun local vibe. Music on many days in the summer. Wine and beer, croissants only. They can make grilled cheese to go with your beer.

Loooove this place..... two drinks and a pastry for only $12..... the spiced chai has been in my dreams since...... that drink is truly the definition of chai for me read more

A group of 5 went down there for lunch by the water on Wednesday at 11:30AM. It was not crowded and we ordered quickly. We got an assortment of sandwiches including the Cuban, a veggie sandwich and a ruben. The sandwiches were prepared quickly and all tasted good. Cold water was available self-serve outside. We sat in the sun overlooking the marina and it was very pleasant. The sandwiches were good and the view spectacular. The primary business is light food and drinks overlooking the marina. I found nothing in particular to make this place a standout except the view and the location. A nice experience in good weather. read more

A fun little find in DesMoines. Very dog friendly! They aren't doing wine flights quite yet (Covid) but did have a beer flight - try the Scurvy Dog, a tasty mimosa special and lots of drinks by the glass. The sandwiches were good as well and we saw many people bringing fruit from the farmers market on Saturday in to eat with their drinks. Fun outdoor seating options, some with umbrellas for shade. Every seat was full on Saturday afternoon but people didn't have to wait long for something to open up. Their sign says live music some evenings. read more

See all

The beer options were great. They really don't serve a lot in the way of food. Mostly brunch type items. They are very open to using food ordering apps & are very hospitable. We were there around sunset & the view of the marina & bay was great. read more

The Quarterdeck - View from the Quarterdeck - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Every summer, I make it a goal to be a regular at the Quarterdeck. To be clear, this is a little spot, basically the size of a shipping container, that serves wine, beer, cider, coffee, and even food. You can take your drinks and food out on the porch, to the little covered tent area, or sit on an Adirondack chair on the grass and stare out at the marina. You can also bring outside food. The Quarterdeck is well-loved, and on a nice day, it can get crowded. If there's no availability, take a walk to the pier, see what everyone's catching, and try again in a little bit. There is nothing not to love about the Quarterdeck. It's got atmosphere, alcohol, and it's dog friendly. Don't forget to get your parking slip validated! read more

The Quarterdeck - View of the Quarterdeck from the marina side. - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Had the Hangry Vegan. It was really good. There is a limited selection as they are out of many things, but what I got was delicious. Awesome views and the beer was good read more

The Quarterdeck - Hangry vegan and wheat beer - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Great after work stop! I've met up with coworkers at Quarterdeck a few times after work and it's the best! The beer menu rotates, which I love. Trying new IPAs is something to look forward to. They've been making the outdoor space more and more winter season friendly. The closed in tent now has heating and is delightful! They also went from mostly drinks and a few snacks to still drinks and a cafe style menu. It's got all we need. The view can't be beat from any spot in Des Moines and parking is free for now! I believe they validate parking if the gate is ever closed. read more

See all

Great little place!! Good variety of beers, ciders and wines. Mimosas and coffees are a treat. Staff is always welcoming and fun.

Had a 4 hr layover in Seattle and we kind of randomly happened across The Quarterdeck. So glad we did, they have really good wine and hot sandwiches, a warm tent and a good local vibe. read more

A great atmosphere with a great view. A somewhat limited beverage selection and sometimes the line is long to get a drink. Location is everything here. read more

Great place for coffee next to the marina. Possible for lunch with Starbucks size sandwiches.

I cannot believe I haven't left a review of this place yet. In fact, I'm double checking to be sure, but nonetheless... this place ROCKS without a doubt. In fact, since it has opened for business, this place has been a blessing for this marina. It's won all kinds of local recognition. With that said, I hit this place up every time I come here for a stroll. Whether to just get away or reflect... this is my go to spot. I usually grab an Americano, and take a stroll along the pier. In the summer months or evenings, a nice glass of wine for the lady and a local beer for myself is always refreshing. I have always had great service, any time of the year. Little by little they do add one and improvements to this cute little establishment. A quick word of warning... no cash transactions. It's all cards or electronic form of payment (Apple pay) and Google Pay, I believe. They also offer some sandwiches, chips, cookies, even sardines if that's your fancy, with an assortment of snack foods. This place will always be a stop for me anytime I'm in the area! As always, Happy "Strolling along the water's edge for some Salty Sea Air" Day!! Enjoy and be safe! read more

See all

We live nearby and love to come enjoy the sunset here. One of our favorite places to visit year round, since they have a covered and semi-heated outdoor tent. Good opportunity to take a walk in the nearby park beforehand as well! read more

The Quarterdeck - Sunset from the outdoor seating area with a delicious hard cider from the tap - Cafes Near Me - Des Moines, Washington

Part of me has been putting off writing this review because I didn't want The Quarterdeck to get so packed that I wouldn't be able to get in... But then I realized that's kind of selfish, so if you're reading this, you have to get there. LIKE NOW. Remember that *glorious* 73 degree day we had a couple of weeks back? Well, The Quarterdeck had been in my sights for a while, and I decided that was the day to check them out - along with a ton of other people, too. Great minds think alike. There was a bit of a line to order but that was to be expected. Everybody was really friendly and chatted in line, and when it was my turn, the service was great too. Prices are decent. They've got local beers and wines - I went with a sparkling bottle of rosé and was given a bucket of ice to keep it chilled. The space here is wonderful. There's a large area with lots of seating, which was pretty much filled - so I headed into the covered tent and found a table with no problem. Bonus: they have wifi! I was able to enjoy my rosé, get some work done, and enjoy sunshine. It really couldn't have been any better. One thing to note is they don't really have a ton of food. They've got snacky stuff, but nothing that's going to fill you up - so prepare for that! You're allowed to bring in outside food. The Quarterdeck is also kid-friendly and dog-friendly, so it's a fun, inclusive spot for everybody. I really can't recommend enough. The Quarterdeck will absolutely be a staple for me this upcoming summer. read more