Russ and Ina's Guidebook
City/town information
https://www.visitkitsap.com/ This website has a nice overview of Kitsap County and helpful links.
Coffee: All-Star Espresso: Fast and friendly drive-thru service with some of the best coffee drinks in Central Kitsap. Open at 6 am, M-F, 7 am, Sat/Sun. It is 4 miles from here.
Breakfast: Oak Table Café: They are family owned and serve the most amazing breakfasts in Kitsap County! They are open for breakfast every day, 7 am-3 pm, and serve lunch on weekdays. Plan accordingly, there’s usually a wait, but it’s worth it! It’s 3.8 miles from here.
Lunch and dinner: Smokin' Robinsons Cafe for the best BBQ, Silver City Brewery, Yacht Club Broiler (great seafood & steaks), Tessio (Pizza, Beer, Whiskey), Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant, El Huarache, Five Guys, and Family Thai. At the nearby Trails outdoor mall: MOD Pizza, Trappers Sushi, Chipotle, Habit Burger are all great.
Shopping: The Trails at Silverdale outdoor mall has many great stores and restaurants (24), including a Sprouts for groceries. The Silverdale Mall and Target are also nearby.
Poulsbo: Stop by and visit the famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery “Little Norway” for delicious treats while you shop at the local stores and Liberty Bay Waterfront Park! “better –2-gether” right on Front Street is a new favorite shop with unique gifts.
Lunch and dinner in Poulsbo: Paella Bar, Burrata Bistro are superb! The Loft is great, and you can sit outdoors to eat and enjoy a beautiful view when the weather is nice. Los Cazadores is a family-owned restaurant, and it’s the best “authentic” Mexican food.
To do: Half a mile down the street is a short, fun, and easy hike at Anderson Landing. You'll end at the beach and might see eagles!
Take a four-mile drive to the beautiful Seabeck Marina and grab a slice of pizza at Seabeck Pizza or a treat at the historic Seabeck General Store.
Another close hike is four miles from here, the delightful Newberry Hill Heritage Park. Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can enjoy 13 miles of trails. There are a variety of access points.
Three miles from here is the Clear Creek Trail. It is one of the best trails to go bike riding, running, or walking. It's easy to navigate around and has beautiful surroundings. Both paved and unpaved, the trail is gentle, making it a family and pet-friendly popular destination.
If you want to drive a bit further (20 miles), Fay Bainbridge Park is a beautiful park/beach on Bainbridge Island. You can also take a 30-minute ferry from Bainbridge and venture to Seattle for endless things to do!
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Silverdale
https://www.visitkitsap.com/ This website has a nice overview of Kitsap County and helpful links.
Coffee: All-Star Espresso: Fast and friendly drive-thru service with some of the best coffee drinks in Central Kitsap. Open at 6 am, M-F, 7 am, Sat/Sun. It is 4 miles from here.
Breakfast: Oak Table Café: They are family owned and serve the most amazing breakfasts in Kitsap County! They are open for breakfast every day, 7 am-3 pm, and serve lunch on weekdays. Plan accordingly, there’s usually a wait, but it’s worth it! It’s 3.8 miles from here.
Lunch and dinner: Smokin' Robinsons Cafe for the best BBQ, Silver City Brewery, Yacht Club Broiler (great seafood & steaks), Tessio (Pizza, Beer, Whiskey), Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant, El Huarache, Five Guys, and Family Thai. At the nearby Trails outdoor mall: MOD Pizza, Trappers Sushi, Chipotle, Habit Burger are all great.
Shopping: The Trails at Silverdale outdoor mall has many great stores and restaurants (24), including a Sprouts for groceries. The Silverdale Mall and Target are also nearby.
Poulsbo: Stop by and visit the famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery “Little Norway” for delicious treats while you shop at the local stores and Liberty Bay Waterfront Park! “better –2-gether” right on Front Street is a new favorite shop with unique gifts.
Lunch and dinner in Poulsbo: Paella Bar, Burrata Bistro are superb! The Loft is great, and you can sit outdoors to eat and enjoy a beautiful view when the weather is nice. Los Cazadores is a family-owned restaurant, and it’s the best “authentic” Mexican food.
To do: Half a mile down the street is a short, fun, and easy hike at Anderson Landing. You'll end at the beach and might see eagles!
Take a four-mile drive to the beautiful Seabeck Marina and grab a slice of pizza at Seabeck Pizza or a treat at the historic Seabeck General Store.
Another close hike is four miles from here, the delightful Newberry Hill Heritage Park. Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can enjoy 13 miles of trails. There are a variety of access points.
Three miles from here is the Clear Creek Trail. It is one of the best trails to go bike riding, running, or walking. It's easy to navigate around and has beautiful surroundings. Both paved and unpaved, the trail is gentle, making it a family and pet-friendly popular destination.
If you want to drive a bit further (20 miles), Fay Bainbridge Park is a beautiful park/beach on Bainbridge Island. You can also take a 30-minute ferry from Bainbridge and venture to Seattle for endless things to do!
Food scene
Our favorite seafood restaurant in Silverdale. Seafood & American fare are served in this casual eatery with big windows & a patio on Dyes Inlet.
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Yacht Club Broiler
9226 Bay Shore Dr NWOur favorite seafood restaurant in Silverdale. Seafood & American fare are served in this casual eatery with big windows & a patio on Dyes Inlet.
Great Mexican food and the atmosphere is fun!
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Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
10315 Silverdale Way NWGreat Mexican food and the atmosphere is fun!
Family Thai Cuisine
9601 Mickelberry Rd NWThe best Thai in Silverdale! A family-owned restaurant.
We love it here and are so happy they recently opened a new restaurant a couple of miles from our home. Our favorite roll is Bonney Lake!
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Trapper's Sushi
11199 Pacific Crest PlaceWe love it here and are so happy they recently opened a new restaurant a couple of miles from our home. Our favorite roll is Bonney Lake!
Five Guys
311 NE 103rd StGreat burgers and fries!
The Loft
18779 Front St NEGreat food and atmosphere that overlooks Liberty Bay.
Burrata Bistro is a warm, inviting restaurant downtown Poulsbo. It features northern Italian food with fresh pasta, focaccia, and fine wines. Open seven days a week, 4:30 - 9:30 pm.
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Burrata Bistro
19006 Front St NEBurrata Bistro is a warm, inviting restaurant downtown Poulsbo. It features northern Italian food with fresh pasta, focaccia, and fine wines. Open seven days a week, 4:30 - 9:30 pm.
VERY authentic and delicious family-owned Mexican food restaurant. It's the best in Poulsbo!
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Taqueria Los Cazadores
19559 Viking Ave NWVERY authentic and delicious family-owned Mexican food restaurant. It's the best in Poulsbo!
You will have the BEST breakfast, brunch, and lunch at the Oak Table Cafe. It's family-owned and the owners are wonderful. Be prepared to wait (especially on weekend mornings), but it is well worth it!
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The Oak Table Cafe
3290 NW Mt Vintage WayYou will have the BEST breakfast, brunch, and lunch at the Oak Table Cafe. It's family-owned and the owners are wonderful. Be prepared to wait (especially on weekend mornings), but it is well worth it!
Bustling, counter-serve, family-owned nook with pupusas, burritos & other Mexican & Salvadoran grub. It's the best!
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El Balcon
326 Pacific AveBustling, counter-serve, family-owned nook with pupusas, burritos & other Mexican & Salvadoran grub. It's the best!
We love this place for seafood. It's a casual restaurant that serves steak, sandwiches & burgers as well. It has a large waterfront deck.
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Boat Shed Restaurant
101 Shore DrWe love this place for seafood. It's a casual restaurant that serves steak, sandwiches & burgers as well. It has a large waterfront deck.
Great food, and a beautiful waterfront setting that serving local catches, plus regional wines & beers.
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Anthony's at Sinclair Inlet | Bremerton
20 Washington AveGreat food, and a beautiful waterfront setting that serving local catches, plus regional wines & beers.
The Viking cup is to die for! Quaint, family-run historic bakery in downtown Poulsbo serving bread, creative donuts & pastries along with coffee.
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Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
18924 Front St NEThe Viking cup is to die for! Quaint, family-run historic bakery in downtown Poulsbo serving bread, creative donuts & pastries along with coffee.
Award winning beers and pub fare with creative flair, Silver City is Kitsap's premier community brewery and restaurant!
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Silver City Restaurant & Ale House
2799 NW Myhre RdAward winning beers and pub fare with creative flair, Silver City is Kitsap's premier community brewery and restaurant!
Smokin' Robinsons Cafe
4111 Seabeck Hwy NWThe best barbecue!
Brick oven pizza, fresh salads, paninis and so much more. Huge whiskey selection, craft cocktails
Tessio
2238 NW Bucklin Hill RdBrick oven pizza, fresh salads, paninis and so much more. Huge whiskey selection, craft cocktails