Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

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

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   Kerri

   Los Angeles19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 25, 2025

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

   Delicious, fresh food. Many organic and vegan options. The berry bar (although a bit expensive) is great! We went for brunch and would definitely go back.
   

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   Alex

   Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

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

   One of our favorite places. Good food and energy.
   

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   kimberly

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

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

   I would not recommend visiting the West Seattle Portage Bay. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre. We had a reservation and when we sat down at the table it took at least 10-15 min before we were asked for our drinks. When we received our food no one came back to check to make sure we had everything we need. We had to flag down a waitress to get coffee. Also, when it was time to close out no one came to our table to take care of the tab. We had to go up front to pay in which the hostess was sending voice messages on her phone. Will never visit this establishment again.
   

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   Phoenix

   Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 16, 2025

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

   I love this brunch place for so many reasons. I really love the fruit bar. This location is actually better tasting than the other location. Also, the fruit bar has a lot of extra stuff.  It was not busy here at all, and the staff was really friendly. My food was extremely delicious and there was so much to eat. 
   

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   Bartolo

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   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!
   

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   Brett VIP

   Seattle / Eastern Washington14 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.
   

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   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
   

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   Kate

   Seattle / Eastern Washington2 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
   

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   Andy

   Seattle / Eastern Washington3 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!
   

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    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!
    

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