The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining

4.2

854 Reviews

$31 to $50

Northwest

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Treat your senses to a delicious meal at the Fireside. Savor the bounty of the local farms, artisan meats and cheese, and celebrate the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Located on the shores of Ludlow Bay and overflowing with Pacific Northwest warmth, The Fireside Restaurant is an ideal setting for farm-to-table, locally-sourced food. The dinner menu changes daily to reflect the best our region has to offer with local, in-season ingredients.
The Fireside is open for lunch and dinner and provides a happy hour daily. Brunch is available in the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays, and breakfast is provided for hotel guests daily.
The Fireside has garnered recognition for its wine program, winning the Wine Spectator ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ every year since 2011, as well being highlighted by the Washington State Wine Commission, Touring & Tasting Pacific Northwest Magazine, TripAdvisor, and it has been a Grand Award winner at the Washington State Wine Awards.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Contemporary American, Organic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 437-7412
Website
http://portludlowresort.com/the-fireside/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dan Ratigan
Private party facilities
Rooms available with a view of Ludlow Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Port Ludlow Marina. Special events from weddings to social gatherings to corporate events.

Location
One Heron Road, The Resort at Port Ludlow, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
Neighborhood
Port Ludlow
Cross street
Oak Bay Road
Parking details
Parking on site is complimentary.
Public transit
Jefferson County Transit bus stop.
Entertainment
Classical guitar in evenings on occasion.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sunset Dinners
$30.00 per person
Dec 10, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
– STARTER CHOICES – Local Farm Winter Greens: Shaved Red Onion, Farm Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinaigrette Soup of the Day: Clam Chowder Chateau Haut-Rian Bordeaux Blanc – ENTRÉE CHOICES – Clam Linguine: Manilla Clams, Pancetta, White Wine, Garlic Chili Butter Pasque Pinot Grigio Steak Frites: Washington Beef Teres Major, House Demi, Pomme Frites Lone Birch Red Blend Crispy Fried Chicken Breast: Housemade Penne Mac n Cheese, Chicken Gravy La Gerla Sangiovese Columbia River Steelhead: Foraged Mushroom Risotto, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon Butter Sauce Scenic Valley Farms Pinot Noir – DESSERT CHOICES – Theo Chocolate Decadence or Elevated Ice Cream Dalva Fine Tawny Port Menu items subject to change.

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Great for outdoor dining
North of Seattle
Best Ambiance
North of Seattle
Great for brunch
North of Seattle
Great for fine wines
North of Seattle
Great for outdoor dining
North of Seattle
Romantic
North of Seattle
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Fireside Restaurant, with its "great setting" and "wonderful farm-to-table food," delights guests with its beautiful views of the Port Ludlow Marina. Diners praise the "attentive" staff, particularly Jonathan, for elevating the experience. While some note occasional slow service, the "excellent" and "thoughtfully prepared" dishes often impress.

854 Reviews

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Dave and Nancy
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my goodness!!! We had the best waitress!! Thank you Melissa!! She made everything so wonderful!! Of course the food was awesome as always. We love their iced tea.
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Stacie
Seattle
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend the Port Ludlow Resort and Fireside Restaurant. Always clean, quality ambience and great food. Scenery spectacular, menu fresh and friendly service.
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Linda
VIP
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointed in the food this year for Thanksgiving. Awful salad—shaved Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Gritty with very little flavor. What’s wrong with a traditional salad? The turkey was very dry with skin and bones mixed in—awful quality. Even the cranberry side was poorly done—shaved with orange maybe? And only about 1/4 cup. Finally—dessert was pumpkin cheesecake—not even pumpkin pie! It was okay but not pie! Worst meal there we’ve had for Thanksgiving—and we go every year. Oh—and the price was $84 pp—outrageous for such poor quality of food!
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Shari
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience. Food for all of us was extraordinary. Service was warm, friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.
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Janet
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service is friendly and professional but very slow.
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Stephen
VIP
Tucson
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hard to go wrong with a lovely fall day on the water at the charming inn at the village on the bay. Our waiter was outstanding, charming and efficient and the food was excellent. Probably one of the best meals I've had there. I would recommend brunch to anyone visiting the area. The menu was more extensive than I had expected and offered something for every taste. It was a delightful experience.
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rick
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience and location of Fireside has always been a draw for us. This time what stood out as truly exceptional was the service provided by Jonathan. He may possibly be the most personable and proficient food service professional we’ve experienced… anywhere. So well done and many thanks to Jonathan. He elevates this venue to a level far above expectations.
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Steven
Denver
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Our server, while pleasant, seemed as if she had a plane to catch and couldn’t wait to progress us through the stages of our meal, even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded, and it wasn’t late. The entrees were limited, and the food was not prepared well, (my ‘tenderloin’ was anything but), and my wife’s salmon was over cooked and bland. Also, all of the seafood dishes and salads had bacon in them, which does not work for my spouse, who has a pronounced meat allergy. The atmosphere and ambience of the Fireside are still impressive, it’s just too bad that the quality of food, and in our case service, did not live up to the cost.
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Byron
San Francisco
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some food problems that evening. The lentils under the salmon were crunchy. The salmon was very good. The three scallops had grit and probably should heve been washed. The sauced quinoa under the scallops was very salty. Too much tarragon in the salad, but that is personal preference. Very nice surroundings with some historical photos and the wait staff was efficient and friendly.
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Richard
Seattle
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They asked if this was a special occasion, it was my wife's birthday. Not a single mention of the birthday. Also I specifically asked for a fireplace table and they were unable to comply. Overall,we enjoy eating there but it would be nice if they honored requests.
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FAQs

The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (360) 437-7412.

The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining is rated 4.2 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.