While planning your trip to Olympic National Park, you may be wondering what to eat in the area.
Olympic National Park and the surrounding areas have many great options for dining. This article will cover the most popular spots to eat, ranging from coffee shops to fine dining, as well as restaurants with incredible views.
I’ve been traveling to Olympic National Park for years, exploring as much of the area as possible. In this article, I’ve listed all of the best restaurant recommendations categorized by each area of the park.
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A good portion of the Olympic Peninsula is made up of native land. So, the local items you must try are Indian Tacos and fry bread.
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Olympic National Park is a large park with many different areas to explore. Many of the areas have limited restaurant options. Most restaurants are located in Forks, Port Angeles, and Port Townsend.
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Budget: Strait Slice, you can get a large slice of pizza for ~$5
Coffee Shop: A Shot in the Dark, a drive-thru coffee shop in Forks
Local Experience: Longhouse Cafe or Pat’s Place for local Indian tacos
Sweet Treat: Elevated Ice Cream, for their handmade ice cream
with locally sourced ingredients
Overall Top Pick: Blue Moose Cafe
| Cost Breakdown | |
| $ | Inexpensive (under $10) |
| $$ | Moderate ($11-$24) |
| $$$ | Expensive ($25-$40) |
| $$$$ | Very Expensive (over $40) |
Elevated Ice Cream is serving homemade ice cream and chocolates with locally sourced ingredients. They have a variety of ice cream flavors, including rotating unique flavors like poppyseed or ginger. Pricing is paid by weight.
Blue Moose Cafe was voted best breakfast in Port Townsend by the locals. Blue Moose Cafe has an extensive list of breakfast items to choose from, including hash dishes, breakfast burritos, and omelets. The most popular menu item is any of their hashes, with corn beef hash and the fully loaded veggie hash being the top favorites.
Blue Moose Cafe is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served all day.
Bayview Restaurant, situated right on Port Townsend Bay, has incredible views while also serving up delicious food. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with many options to choose from. For breakfast, they offer egg dishes like scrambles, meat and egg combos, and omelets. They also have pancake and waffle plates. For lunch and dinner, their menu includes several seafood dishes, burgers, and sandwiches. The top local favorite dishes are the clam chowder and fish & chips. You also must try a slice of their homemade pie!
Strait Slice serves up hand-tossed, NY-style pizza. They have ready-to-go slices as well as full pies. You can choose one of their specialty pizzas or make your own. If you’re going for the pizza by the slice, there are 4 options, changing daily. The most popular pizzas are the “Vegan Pie” and “A Meeting of the Swines”.
The Blackbird Coffeehouse is your typical sit-down coffee shop. They offer coffee, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Most of their menu items are made in-house, from scratch. The most popular menu item is their Rustic Quiche. The walls of the coffee shop are filled with local artwork for sale.
Blackbird Coffeehouse is open Monday through Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.
Yodelin Broth Company is a locally owned restaurant that strives to create healthy meals with a low environmental impact. While they do specialize in homemade broths, they also offer rice bowls and burgers. One of the more interesting things on the menu is the Halibut Bone Broth. They also have vegan and vegetarian meals. The most popular menu item is the PNW Wild Salmon Bowl.
Lake Crescent Lodge Dining Room is situated right on Lake Crescent, with views of the lake from the dining room. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a fairly big breakfast menu featuring items like the Dungeness Crab Eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and steak and eggs. Their lunch menu has soups, salads, and entrees. Some of the entrees include Elk & Pork Bratwurst, a locally sourced beef burger, and fish and chips. For dinner, you can find King Salmon, Ribeye Steak, and a Mediterranean Chicken dish.
Lake Crescent Lodge Dining Room is open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am for breakfast, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for lunch, and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for dinner. The dining room is open from April 28 to January 1.
The Springs Restaurant located at the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, is the only restaurant located at the heart of the Sol Duc Valley. This is a great option for fulfilling your hunger after a soak in the hot springs or after a long day of hiking. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Their breakfast menu has a variety of options, including huevos rancheros, biscuits with chorizo gravy, and a classic egg plate with meat and potatoes. For lunch and dinner, they offer a variety of burgers, including elk burgers. They also have house specialties like local sockeye and steak.
This restaurant is only open seasonally, as the entire Sol Duc area closes from winter through spring.
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The Longhouse Cafe is a Native American restaurant serving up classics like indian tacos and smoked salmon dip. While it’s a common complaint that the price point doesn’t line up with how indian tacos are usually priced, I think the main reason to visit this restaurant is for the experience. The Longhouse Cafe offers a cultural ambiance, with Salish ceremonies being displayed on the TV, traditional Native American songs being played over the speakers, and indigenous artwork hung on the walls. Plus, the food is pretty good!
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A Shot in the Dark is my go-to coffee shop in Forks. Their lattes are always delicious, and they have reasonably priced breakfast sandwiches. They also offer non-caffeinated drinks, such as milkshakes, smoothies, and teas. This is a drive-thru coffee shop, so there is no seating.
3 Rivers Resort Restaurant is located on La Push Road, west of Forks. This restaurant claims that they have “World Famous Burgers.” They serve classic beef burgers, as well as chicken, veggie, and seafood burgers. They also serve refreshing shakes, sundaes, and banana splits. This resort is known for its Twilight signage and even has a Twilight menu, featuring the “Werewolf Burger” and “Vampire Shake”.
Hard Rain Cafe is a locally owned restaurant and campground situated on the Upper Hoh Road. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. They mostly offer sandwiches and burgers, with the Olympus Burger being a fan favorite. Matt ate here and didn’t find it very impressive.
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Creekside Restaurant sits right along the ocean, giving you beautiful views while enjoying your meal. 60% of their menu is locally sourced or organic, making them a certified Green Restaurant. They offer three meals a day. Their breakfast menu is fairly small, offering a breakfast burrito, a sandwich, and a breakfast platter with meat and a side. They also have sweet breakfast options like the pancakes, French toast, and oatmeal. Their dinner menu is where they really stand out. Offering locally caught king salmon, filet mignon, crab mac & cheese, and elk burgers.
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The Roosevelt Dining Room is located in Lake Quinault Lodge, sitting right along the water with lake views. The Roosevelt Dining Room is an upscale restaurant, serving some unique meal options. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. For breakfast, you can expect some usual offerings like biscuits and gravy or an egg platter with meat and potatoes. But, they also have sweet potato pancakes and smoked salmon hash. Their lunch menu mostly consists of sandwiches, with options like a salmon BLT or an ahi tuna sandwich. For dinner, they have 8 entrees to choose from, including a king salmon plate, duck, and a wagyu burger.
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Now you’ve got a plan for the best places to eat in and around Olympic National Park. Do you have a plan for the best things to do, including great hikes, drives, and incredible views?
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