If you’re lucky enough to be a boat owner here in Washington, summer is probably your favorite season. Of course, the next best thing to boat ownership — or the only appropriate course of action after a day spent on the water — is dockside dining. These waterfront eateries all serve delicious food only a few feet away from the docks.
- Dockside Grill, 2577 W. Sequim Bay Rd., Sequim
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Dockside Grill Facebook For years, Dockside Grill has been a local favorite for classic seafood entrees served by the water. It’s the perfect place to enjoy fine food in a casual setting.
- Boat Shed Restaurant, 101 Shore Dr., Bremerton
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Boat Shed Restaurant Facebook You’ll find Boat Shed right by the Bremerton Ferry Terminal. Not only is their location perfect, but the seafood and seasonal entrees are to die for. On a warm, sunny day, you can enjoy your food on the waterfront deck.
- Tides Tavern, 2925 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor
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Tides Tavern Facebook Tides Tavern has a special place in Gig Harbor’s history (and the hearts of the locals). This is a place that could get by on nostalgia alone, but the salmon, steaks, signature pizzas, and burgers here are quite good.
- Downriggers On The Water, 115 E Railroad Ave., Ste 207, Port Angeles
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Downriggers on the Water Facebook Since 1990, this waterfront eatery has been serving seafood, sandwiches, pasta, and burgers from their dockside spot. The food and service are consistently delicious, and the views can’t be beat.
- Dockside Bistro, 501 Columbia St N.W., Olympia
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Dockside Bisto / Facebook Serving both upscale American and Asian fusion food, this bistro is a beloved part of the Olympia waterfront. They use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible and sustainably harvested seafood.
- Chinook’s, 1900 W Nickerson St., Seattle
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Chinook’s Facebook It’s tough to stand out as a seafood restaurant in Seattle, but this charming Salmon Bay eatery manages to stay a local favorite. It’s probably the combination of fresh delicious entrees and the stunning views.
- Nicki’s Bella Marina, 2615 South Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham
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Nicki’s Bella Marina Facebook The views from Nicki’s Bella Marina definitely can’t be beat, especially at sunset. The fact that they serve great food is just an added bonus.
There’s something extra special about waterfront dining during a beautiful Washington summer. Check out some of our wonderful lakeside restaurants while the weather is warm.
Dockside Grill Facebook
For years, Dockside Grill has been a local favorite for classic seafood entrees served by the water. It’s the perfect place to enjoy fine food in a casual setting.
Boat Shed Facebook
Boat Shed Restaurant Facebook
You’ll find Boat Shed right by the Bremerton Ferry Terminal. Not only is their location perfect, but the seafood and seasonal entrees are to die for. On a warm, sunny day, you can enjoy your food on the waterfront deck.
Tides Tavern Facebook
Tides Tavern has a special place in Gig Harbor’s history (and the hearts of the locals). This is a place that could get by on nostalgia alone, but the salmon, steaks, signature pizzas, and burgers here are quite good.
Downriggers on the Water Facebook
Since 1990, this waterfront eatery has been serving seafood, sandwiches, pasta, and burgers from their dockside spot. The food and service are consistently delicious, and the views can’t be beat.
TripAdvisor
Dockside Bisto / Facebook
Serving both upscale American and Asian fusion food, this bistro is a beloved part of the Olympia waterfront. They use as many locally sourced ingredients as possible and sustainably harvested seafood.
Strovans / TripAdvisor
Chinook’s Facebook
It’s tough to stand out as a seafood restaurant in Seattle, but this charming Salmon Bay eatery manages to stay a local favorite. It’s probably the combination of fresh delicious entrees and the stunning views.
Nicki’s Bella Marina Facebook
The views from Nicki’s Bella Marina definitely can’t be beat, especially at sunset. The fact that they serve great food is just an added bonus.
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