Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. B

   Bartolo

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Review for Portage Bay Cafe I had a great brunch experience at Portage Bay! I ordered the gluten-free version of the Carnitas Benedict (yes, the one with the amazing hollandaise sauce), and it was absolutely delicious—super flavorful and satisfying. I also tried the gluten-free French toast, and it was surprisingly good, even without the usual gluteny texture. The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and fast. The place does get busy, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Will be coming back for sure!
   

   Is this helpful?

2. B

   Brett VIP

   Seattle14 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Water served in plastic disposable cups to some tables including mine set the tone accurately: a low end dining experience. Impersonal, no hospitality or service, no warmth or welcome. Poached eggs still chilled from their ice bath. Table reset when I went to the restroom.
   

   Is this helpful?

3. E

   Emily

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Swedish pancakes were delicious, however my daughter had the French toast which was extremely dry and hard
   

   Is this helpful?

4. K

   Kate

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the high top table by the kitchen for our group of 6! Great food, kinda pricey but big portions. Great service! Love having another breakfast place in West Seattle
   

   Is this helpful?

5. A

   Andy

   Seattle3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   tried the sausage benedict, a special for March. generous portion, definitely quality ingredients, and totally tasty! friend had the Seattle benedict and raved about it. too full to add a small portion at the berry bar, but... next time!
   

   Is this helpful?

6. S

   Stephanie

   San Joaquin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Brunch I’ve ever had. Everything was absolutely made with love. Food came out super quickly, and fruit bar is a must!
   

   Is this helpful?

7. E

   Elaine

   Seattle11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food. Efficient service. Will be back again
   

   Is this helpful?

8. S

   Swapna VIP

   New Orleans6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is just not well prepared. Had high hopes given website highlighting fresh ingredients and menu sounds better than how the actual food tastes. French toast was doughy in the middle, bland and not crisp on the outside. Uninspired pancakes. Salmon Benedict was not tasty. Coffee might as well be from the gas station. This meal was the first in a very long time, where I needed something better to counteract how disappointing it was.
   

   Is this helpful?

9. P

   Patty

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were able to change our reservation at the last minute and we were served our food quickly. The server was very accommodating of our two granddaughters.
   

   Is this helpful?

10. M

    Mary Ann

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food very good but potatoes were barely warm. Price a bit high. Sorry to see it wasn’t very busy. Hope it was just a slow Monday. I will definately come in again.
    

    Is this helpful?