The Belmont
Historic downtown Port Townsend, Port Townsend
Restaurant in Port Townsend, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
The Belmont is a practical Port Townsend pick when location and ease matter more than a heavily documented chef, awards, or price-led value case. Consider it for a low-friction brunch, date, or small celebration near the waterfront; cross-shop Silverwater Cafe if the meal needs to feel more deliberate.
About The Belmont
The Belmont is a Port Townsend venue with a smart-casual dress code.
If you are choosing a place for a date, visiting family, or a small celebration, check current details directly before you go. Plan around the basics: The Belmont is in Port Townsend, and smart casual dress is appropriate.
Plan with the basics in mind
The strongest case is simple: The Belmont is a smart-casual option in Port Townsend. If you need more certainty about the experience, compare it against Silverwater Cafe before committing.
For planning the rest of the trip, use our full Port Townsend restaurants guide, plus related local guides if the meal is part of a weekend plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 925 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Website
- thebelmontpt.com
- Phone
- +13603853007
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Belmont occupies a slice of Port Townsend’s preserved Victorian streetscape and leans into the town’s maritime character. The dining room sits on Water Street, where the working waterfront and the Salish Sea shape the setting and the sense of place. Service and food feel attuned to a smaller-scale regional seafood tradition rather than the theatricality of big-city dining rooms, creating an experience that is scenic, quietly evocative, and well suited to visitors seeking a Northwest-coast atmosphere in a historic building.
Best For
The Belmont is best for evening visits when guests want a focused Northwest-seafood experience in a waterfront Victorian setting. It reads as a destination for date nights and special occasions, drawing travelers and locals who appreciate Dungeness crab, wild salmon and other regional larder elements. The restaurant’s smaller-town scale makes it an attractive stop for visitors touring Port Townsend’s preserved downtown or anyone looking for a refined seaside dinner that channels local fisheries and foraged ingredients rather than city-scale spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the Pacific Northwest menu accents when ordering: the listed signatures (Wild Northwest Salmon & Dungeness Crab, Cioppino, and Tournedos Maison) represent the restaurant’s seafood and regional focus, with cioppino and Dungeness-based preparations showcasing local shellfish. The menu highlights Hood Canal and Willapa Bay oysters and foraged ingredients from the peninsula, reflecting the larder of the Salish Sea and nearby forests. If you’re sharing, prioritize shellfish plates and a cioppino to sample the kitchen’s take on local seafood traditions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, historic, and waterfront-facing, with a restored old-world feel and scenic bay views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Capacity
- Small
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2018
Signature Dishes
- Wild Northwest Salmon & Dungeness Crab
- Cioppino
- Tournedos Maison
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 925 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Silverwater Cafe, Notable alternative
- Ajax Cafe, Notable alternative
- Front Street Grill, Notable alternative
- Inn At Langley, Notable alternative
- Anthonys HomePort Everett, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Belmont compares in and around Port Townsend
Choose The Belmont when the goal is an easy Port Townsend meal with a central waterfront address and low planning friction. Silverwater Cafe is the first comparison for diners who want another Port Townsend option before committing, especially when the occasion calls for a more clearly defined restaurant choice.
Ajax Cafe and Front Street Grill make more sense if the itinerary already pulls outside the immediate Port Townsend core. They are better cross-shops for travelers prioritizing a specific room feel or waterfront-style meal over staying close to Water Street.
For a bigger occasion, Inn At Langley is the stronger special-trip comparison, while Anthonys HomePort Everett is more useful for a broader regional seafood-leaning plan. The Belmont's advantage is ease; its tradeoff is that there is less public detail here to justify a splurge decision on food credentials alone.
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Compare The Belmont
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Belmont | Port Townsend | No published awards |
| Silverwater Cafe | Port Townsend | No published awards |
| Ajax Cafe | Port Hadlock | No published awards |
| Front Street Grill | Coupeville | No published awards |
| Inn At Langley | Langley | No published awards |
| Anthonys HomePort Everett | Everett | No published awards |
How The Belmont Port Townsend compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Belmont good for a special occasion?
It may work if a smart-casual Port Townsend setting fits your plans. If you are comparing broader occasion options, Inn At Langley is another venue to look at.
Is The Belmont good for solo dining?
If you are considering The Belmont for solo dining, check current seating and service details directly before planning around it. Silverwater Cafe is another option to compare.
What should a first-timer know about The Belmont?
First-timers should know that The Belmont is in Port Townsend and the dress code is smart casual.
What are alternatives to The Belmont?
Silverwater Cafe is one option to compare. Ajax Cafe and Front Street Grill may also be useful comparisons depending on your broader plans.
