New American Restaurants near Bainbridge Island, WA

“Visited here for Sunday Brunch.Iit was a cool raining NW day. So we sat inside.They also have outside siting.We were celebrating our anniversary with our kids.Started with two deliteful appetizers.The Oxtail Croquette were excellent,lite refreshing, reminded me of a crab cake.The second was fresh salmon lox over a homemade potato chipJust a hint of cheese, lite and refreshing. HummMy wife had the Pork Carnitas, four tortilla, a generous helping of fresh roasted pork, freshly made pico de gallo salsa.My daughter had the Smoked Salmon Benedict, generous serving of fresh salmon over a fresh cronut.My son and I had the Breakfast Tacos, chorizo sauage and egg scramble with fresh tomatoes, humm.It was not crowded so service was excellent and not loud, so conversation was easy and delightful.So a great experience.“

“We had a lovely lunch in this restaurant. We had a great time with a very pleasant service person. The place was not crowded, we were served quickly at the table. The food was well cooked and tasty, and the restaurant's decoration was really to our tastes. Overall, we enjoyed our food. Give it a try!“

“A great pub, a tad loud during peak hours for myself but those without noise sensitivities will have no problems at all. Tons of TV's if you want to watch a game, great food, and trivia night is a blast! Highly recommend giving this place a shot.“

“Small menu, check it out before you go to make sure it aligns on what you want. We got the special, jerk chicken, it was tasty and perfectly cooked. The staff was great, it was slow service but they communicated that since the beginning and always with a smile. Specially want to highlight the service of our waiter and the one in charge of the grill.“

“Took my fiance here with my mother for my fiance's birthday. It also happened to be Easter ?. The staff was still operating at top notch although other places were straight up closed. Glad we walked it.We ordered the seared octopus which was according to my mother who is an octopus fanatic some of the best she's ever had ??..., the scallops which were my favorite (5⭐)... and the spicy steam clams which my fiance adored (delicious green curry base). Over all amazing experiences for grabbing some cocktails and a small bite with friends or family. Come show this place some love so it can stick around ?“

“Very cool, pnw outdoorsy inspired place. Been here a couple times and the food is always good. Had the peri peri cauliflower and the seasonal pasta dish and some chicken wings. They used to have a cookie skillet that I loved but it’s gone for now.“

“We have been to Copine a couple of times and it is a good experience. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I am vegan and they have the chef prepare special courses based on the fresh ingredients they have, which I greatly appreciate. It is a very fine dining experience and my palette is not advanced enough to really appreciate it. The experience is a very fun date night or special occasion idea.“

“Their specialist are always good. The rotating unique drafts and cans are a nice touch. My favorite items are the cauliflower crust Flatbread, eggs benedict ( brunch menu), and any of the rotating specials. In the summer the patio is unbeatable with the views of downtown Port Orchard.“

“Good location. Lots of parking. Right on the water with a beautiful view. Ambiance is nice. Food is good. I wish they had caesar salad and more pasta dishes. Waitress was friendly but service was slow for a Thursday. Will definitely return!“

“I’ve posted about Beast and Clever before but that was for the Peasant Dinner. My third visit was for the Wine Bar with their A La Cart Menu and this was definitely a more budget friendly option for those who want to try. And the food did not disappoint. I mean it never does. I just don’t think it’s possible to have a bad meal at Beast and Clever. This week’s visit included some Filipino options and the Filipina in me was not disappointed at all. Chef Karl did his THANG with the pork adobo and Sisig. Both were easily the best dishes I’ve had of those from anywhere. The pork adobo doesn’t look as delicious as it is. But the meat was tender, seasoned through and through and not dry at all. The crispy rice was cooked to perfection and the epitome of what you want this to be. I hate to make my mom and aunties upset but it was far superior than anything I’ve had growing up or even making myself. The Sisig was nothing short of amazing either. For me Sisig can sometimes be “too porky” and “too greasy” but he definitely balanced this with perfection. Chewy, savory, bright, slight zing of vinegar and all the things you crave with Sisig. It took everything in our group to not order a second but we still had so much more food coming. And while the Filipino food was my fave from this visit, it doesn’t mean the rest of our food was nothing less than stellar. I’ve been dying to try one of their burger pop ups on Friday and when we saw the burger on the menu, we knew we were going to try. And the way this burger just melted into my mouth was nothing less than amazing. The steak was seared to perfection. Tender and just the right of salt. The beefy profile of the steak was highlighted for sure. The heirloom tomato salad - hands down the best tomato salad I’ve have had this season. It was fresh, vibrant and bursting with delicious tomato flavors that you seek for from a good tomato. I was actually surprised that I enjoyed the raw squash too. Chef kiss. And dessert here is always my fave. The way they end a meal with a savory but slightly sweet dessert, just can’t be beat. We had more and I could go on and on. I guess I’m just here to say - if you have not done beast and clever yet, what are you waiting for? — at Beast & Cleaver.“

“Fantastic experience at Samara. I’m already looking forward to coming back again. Everything we ate was executed to perfection: cooked to the perfect doneness/temp/texture, flavorful but balanced, perfectly seasoned, just the right portion size, and beautifully presented. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Went on a Sunday night to their bar area while waiting for my reservation for Walrus and Carpenter.They give you free chips while you sip on your drink.Drinks were really good and the spot was so nice. Felt spacious especially with the wide bar area.If you are waiting for your walrus and carpenter reservation definitely stop here. They will also let you know when your table is ready and can bring your drink to the restaurant once your reservation is ready so you never need to rush.Not that the drink menu here is different from Walrus and Carpenter.“

“This place is awesome! I came for Friday lunch around 12 and The place had a good bustle to it, but was also a bit calm, great for chill conversations. I was curious as to why this was Australian brunch and the interior definitely had the Australian vibes with the white brick interior and rustic modern finish. As for the food, it's also Mediterranean inspired with some Asian elements. For example, they had like Thai crabcakes and Mediterranean cheeses. The food came out pretty fast and had good portion sizes, because we wanted to do family style, the waiter gave us 3 serving planes and they also were gracious in their service to give us three new serving plates as we were finishing up with the ricotta pancakes for dessert (very attentive). I also asked about if this place was dog friendly - they allow service dogs and there is seating outside for non service dogs“

“Great restaurant and bar! Patio area is covered and dog-friendly making it a fun spot to hang out. Several TVs both indoors and outside to watch games. Food was delicious - green bean fries and chicken sandwich were great! Would definitely recommend visiting!“

“I've never seen EMPLOYEES be able to get away with attacking a man on the "PUBLIC SIDEWALK" for video taping, however I hope your business has suffered for their actions! Where was the manager and why did he/she allow those "THUGS" to act like unprofessional jerks! It's a good thing I wasn't there, things would've gotten real bad, real quick! Every employee on duty that day should have been ARRESTED and FIRED! I hope it was worth it!“

“.... Don't blow the secret.Crispiest wings in town.Most flavorful Cajun fare in town.Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Happy hour and general pricing more than fair. Cannot believe a place like this exists in Seattle. I'll be coming here from now on when I have a hankering for gumbo or wings.“

“We went here just to check it out, amazing is the only way to describe this place. It was a weekend night and absolutely hectic but we had some of the best waiters I've ever had. Jamal was awesome! We started with their chicken wings they were amazing and a FULL chicken wing. So good. I got the Elk burger and OH MY WORD!! So good, it was gone in a Instant. And my husband got the french dip. Also very good but after trying my burger he had regrets. Please go here, it's spectacular. We will be back.“

“A hidden gem in the heart of downtown Port Orchard. Inside the Port Orchard public market. Started with a Blackberry cider which was served at just the right temperature. For an appetizer - house prepared French Onion soup. Hot, flavorful and the optimal cheese to soup ratio. The main course, which was shared, consisted of 12 lightly battered shrimp and Dock fries. We added a side of cole slaw to complete our meal. Good crunch and not too sweet. The establishment was not crowded, but I'm certain that on the weekends seating might be hard to come by. Next time, I'm leaving room for dessert“