Silverwater Cafe
Port Townsend
Restaurant in Port Townsend, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Silverwater Cafe is worth booking when you want an easy, central Port Townsend meal for a date, family dinner, or small celebration. It is not the pick for a trophy tasting-menu night, but it makes sense when convenience, conversation, and a low-stress room matter more than awards or chef-driven theater.
About Silverwater Cafe
Is Silverwater Cafe worth considering in Port Townsend? Yes, if you want a casual Port Townsend venue with service Tuesday through Saturday from late morning through afternoon and again in the evening. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
A practical Port Townsend pick with clear weekly hours
Silverwater Cafe's schedule is useful for planning: Tuesday through Saturday, it is open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and again from 4:30 to 9 PM. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. That makes it a Tuesday-through-Saturday option for either a midday meal or an evening meal in Port Townsend.
The dress code is casual. For awards, chef-led tasting format, published price tier, seating count, takeout service, delivery service, or dietary-allergy policy, check directly with the venue before making plans around them.
Who should choose it, and who should compare options
Choose Silverwater Cafe if the essentials match your plan: Port Townsend, casual dress, and midday or evening hours from Tuesday through Saturday.
For Port Townsend planning, compare Silverwater Cafe with other dining in the city. For another Port Townsend option, see The Belmont. Depending on where your trip takes you, you may also compare it with Ajax Cafe, Blazing Paddles, Anthonys HomePort Everett, or Inn At Langley.
Planning details
- Location
- 237 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Website
- silverwatercafe.com
- Phone
- +13603856448
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Silverwater Cafe settles comfortably into Port Townsend's preserved Victorian streetscape, offering a sense of place that feels grown rather than appointed. The room reads as part of the town: brick storefronts and wood-framed buildings set the tone before the meal begins. The kitchen mirrors that rootedness, orienting itself around local fishermen and Chimacum Valley farms so plates reflect the immediate landscape. The overall character is quietly scenic and historic: a small-town Pacific Northwest spot where architecture, maritime access and ingredient provenance combine to create a distinctive, place-forward dining experience.
Best For
Silverwater fits low-key, community-minded occasions. Its location in the heart of Port Townsend's historic district and its settled, approachable room make it a natural choice for casual hangouts, relaxed family meals and group dining when visitors want a straightforward, ingredient-led taste of the Olympic Peninsula. The focus on local seafood and farm produce also makes it suited to anyone seeking a regional meal after exploring the waterfront or the town’s preserved streetscape. It performs best when the goal is unpretentious, community-centered dining rather than formal celebration.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the region’s seafood and ask staff about the day’s catches and farm-driven produce. The kitchen emphasizes relationships with local fishermen and farmers, so specials reflect what’s freshest; inquire about Dungeness crab, the current oysters and the seasonal fish offerings. On a standard menu, the signature items, Fish and Chips, Clam Chowder and Hazelnut Halibut, speak to the cafe’s strengths and the local supply chain. If you want a direct expression of place, ask where the seafood came from that day and build your meal around the freshest items the kitchen is highlighting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming neighborhood café with a nostalgic connection to its origins as a small waterfront shack, now evolved into a beloved local gathering spot.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Craft beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Fish and Chips
- Clam Chowder
- Hazelnut Halibut
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 237 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Belmont, Notable alternative
- Ajax Cafe, Notable alternative
- Inn At Langley, Notable alternative
- Anthonys HomePort Everett, Notable alternative
- Blazing Paddles, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Silverwater Cafe compares in and around Port Townsend
Choose Silverwater Cafe when the goal is the easiest central Port Townsend dinner with minimal friction. The Belmont is the more formal cross-shop in town, so it is the better fit when the room and occasion need to feel more dressed-up. Silverwater is the safer call for a relaxed group that values convenience over ceremony.
Ajax Cafe and Blazing Paddles read as more casual alternatives for diners willing to leave the immediate Port Townsend core. Use them when the meal can be looser and the setting matters less than ease. For a bigger occasion outside town, Inn At Langley is the more destination-minded comparison, while Anthonys HomePort Everett is better suited to a waterfront-driven meal farther afield.
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Compare Silverwater Cafe
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Silverwater Cafe | Port Townsend | No published awards |
| The Belmont | Port Townsend | No published awards |
| Ajax Cafe | Port Hadlock | No published awards |
| Inn At Langley | Langley | No published awards |
| Anthonys HomePort Everett | Everett | No published awards |
| Blazing Paddles | Seattle | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Silverwater Cafe?
Silverwater Cafe is in Port Townsend, has a casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 4:30 to 9 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Can Silverwater Cafe accommodate groups?
If you are planning for more than a small party or need a specific seating arrangement, contact Silverwater Cafe directly before you go.
What should I order at Silverwater Cafe?
Check Silverwater Cafe's current menu or contact the venue for the latest options.
Is Silverwater Cafe good for a special occasion?
Silverwater Cafe is a casual Port Townsend venue with midday and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Silverwater Cafe?
Silverwater Cafe offers both midday and evening service Tuesday through Saturday. The first runs from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, and the second runs from 4:30 to 9 PM. Choose based on your schedule.
What are alternatives to Silverwater Cafe?
For another Port Townsend option, compare Silverwater Cafe with The Belmont. Depending on your route, you can also consider Ajax Cafe, Blazing Paddles, Anthonys HomePort Everett, or Inn At Langley.
