Cosmopolitan eatery with a relaxed vibe specializing in high-concept American cuisine.
Avant Lard Travel – by Houston Porter
Simply amazing – the best restaurant in Port Townsend…and probably all of the Northwest.
We’ve now visit Finistère half a dozen times since they open and every visit has been wonderful from beginning to end.
The food is phenomenal (on par with some of the Michelin star restaurants we’ve visited), the ambiance is relaxed and comfortable, and the staff/owners are always welcoming, friendly, and professional.
Ever since our first visit nearly a decade ago, our first stop/reservation when visiting Port Townsend is at Finistère.
… moreA H
The beet salad was fabulous with a blend of compelmentary flavors of sweet huckleberry and a tart dressing. The white fish was fresh, made traditionally. The salmon was not fresh and would avoid ordering next time. The dessert of in house made ice cream and chocolate tart are not to be missed.
… moreSophie H
Incredible. We went for happy hour and ordered every small plate on the menu. It was all amazing from the pasta to the salad to the oysters, including impeccable service. Finished with the best creme brule and cappuccino of my life. Can’t recommend enough, I wish it was closer to where we live.
… moreRyan Hallam
Well this restaurant may have just ruined every other restaurant I’ve ever eaten. This was the best meal I’ve had at a restaurant. We got to sit outside in the sun. We ordered a Spanish rosé it was so good. We also ordered deviled eggs and salmon belly crudo with sourdough bread. The appetizers were absolutely delicious and one of the best things I’ve ever had. We ordered the Bucatini with shrimp, lemon-thyme cream and leek. Perfectly cooked pasta and shrimp. It was so tasty. The last thing we got was Risotto with nettles, preserved lemon, goat cheese and mint. Truly delicious and amazingly cooked. The service was great and everyone was friendly and professional. I can’t even stop talking about how amazing this food was.
… moreThe Wandering Pond
Always a wonderful experience. The food is top notch and the dining experience is amazing. The pacing of when food is brought out and place setting is exchanged out for each course of the meal is spot on. The staff create a full dining experience that really feels elevated. They always have a delicious non-alcoholic mock-tail that is available to add a nice touch to your dinner experience. We come here every year for our anniversary and anytime we want to have a dining experience that is perfection!
… moreNicole Johnson
Stopped in here for a quick glass of wine and some oysters after hearing great things about this restaurant. I was seated promptly at the bar. The service was excellent. The oysters were delicious, fresh, and served with a really flavorful mignonette. The fresh sourdough was incredible, and the butter was served soft – which I definitely will judge a restaurant for if they bring me cold butter with my bread. That was not the case here. It shows care about the customer’s experience. I can’t wait to come back for a full meal to try some of their entrees. And more oysters!
Edited to add that I came back with my husband for a date night and it was even more impressive than the first time. I had the pork chop, and it was the best pork chop I’ve ever had. Also the citrus salad was amazing, and I generally don’t like grapefruit. Everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely will be back. This is a hidden gem on the Olympic Peninsula!
Edited again – we came back for my birthday and had another incredible meal. This place does not miss. Can’t wait for my next excuse to have another meal here! We always get the oysters, fresh bread, and I’m a sucker for their olives. It is the perfect combo of starters.
… moreHenny
Our first time enjoying their bountiful happy hour and it was a delight. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our tasty as always food. The bartender was so kind as to not only make me a cocktail with a liqueur that piqued my curiosity but to give me a taste to sample (lime leaf and yes it was as good as it sounds). This restaurant is just a treasure and never fails to please.
… moreLawrence Marcus
Located in Uptown Port Townsend, Washington; Finistere has been the to go place for my annual, sometimes biannual visit from the Bay Area. The dinner menu is always interesting, especially with seafood and pasta selections. Scott, one of the owners/partners manages the Bar area and has been hosting almost every night for 7 years. The bar is well attended by Alexander who pours a great drink and keeps the conversations flowing.
The food is locally sourced, there is a nice patio for outdoor seating all year round. It’s both a locals place and attracts out of towners from near and far returning for a memorable dining experience.
… moreS B
Stopped by on a Friday afternoon for Happy-Hour at 3pm; fortunately, we arrived 15 mins early to join the line waiting outside the front door. Those that were not in line had to wait 45 mins for space to be available.
Overall, our happy-hour experience at Finistere was very good. Service was excellent and our dishes were delivered hot to our table as they became ready. Food ranged from good to excellent as follows:
Crispy Fingerlings (pan-fried fingerling potatoes) were served hot with a tasty seasoning. The Chicken Liver Mousse with red onion jam on a thin slice of grilled baguette was nicely presented and was very rich and tasty. The red onion jam was very good and perhaps the only change to be made here would be to not add salt crystals on top – overall was a bit too salty. The thin slice of grilled baguette was perfectly cooked with a drizzle of olive oil and was the perfect platform for the mousse. The fried Washington oysters were good and quite tasty with the calabrian chili aioli and thin slices of fennel. The house-made pasta was served hot and was quite tasty and filling with a house-made tomato-based sauce – my only suggested improvement would be to let the pasta shine through more with just a light coat of sauce accompanied by a small bowl of extra sauce to be added as needed.
Although a bit pricey, we were quite pleased with the food and service at this Port Townsend restaurant and we look forward to returning someday perhaps for dinner.
… moreDevon MacGougan
Exceptionally well balanced dishes. Certainly an elevated menu, Everything we tried was absolutely delightful. Our server (didn’t catch his name, had a touch of red in his beard) took great care of us, and treated us well. I will certainty be back.
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