Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Heading west from Lake Crescent on U.S. 101, there are several campgrounds
along the banks of the Sol Duc River.
The national park's remote
Ozette Campground
(15 campsites), on the north
shore of Lake Ozette, is a good choice for people wanting to day-hike out to the
beaches on either side of Cape Alava.
National park and other campgrounds in this area don't take reservations. How-
ever, for general information, contact
Olympic National Park
(
&
360/565-
3130
) or
Olympic National Forest, Forks Ranger Station,
437 Tillicum Lane,
Forks (
&
360/374-6522;
www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic).
WHERE TO DINE
IN PORT ANGELES
For sandwiches, pastries, and espresso, don't miss
Bonny's Bakery,
215 S. Lin-
coln St. (
&
360/457-3585
), which is housed in an old fire station.
Bella Italia
ITALIAN Located in downtown Port Angeles, this restaurant
is only a couple of blocks from the ferry terminal for ferries to and from Victo-
ria, which makes it very convenient for many travelers. Dinners start with a bas-
ket of delicious bread accompanied by an olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and
herb dipping sauce. Fresh local seafood makes it onto the menu in smoked
salmon ravioli, smoked salmon fettuccine, and steamed mussels and clams.
There are also some interesting individual pizzas and a good selection of wines,
as well as a wine bar, an espresso bar, and plenty of excellent Italian desserts.
118 E. First St.
&
360/457-5442.
www.bellaitaliapa.com. Main courses $8-$20. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Mon-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri-Sat 4-10pm; Sun 10am-2pm and 4-9pm.
C'est Si Bon
FRENCH Located 4 miles south of town just off U.S. 101,
C'est Si Bon is painted a striking combination of turquoise, pink, and purple—
which gives the restaurant a sort of happy elegance. Inside, the nontraditional
paint job gives way to more classic decor: reproductions of European works of
art, crystal chandeliers, and old musical instruments used as wall decorations.
The restaurant serves deftly prepared Gallic standards such as French onion soup
or escargot for starters. Follow that with
coquille Saint Jacques
or a Dungeness
crab soufflé, finish with a rich and creamy
mousse au chocolat,
and
voilà!
you have
the perfect French meal. Specials feature whatever is fresh.
23 Cedar Park Rd.
&
360/452-8888.
www.northolympic.com/cestsibon. Reservations recommended. Main
courses $21-$33. AE, DISC, MC, V. Tues-Sun 5-11pm.
Michael's Divine Dining
NORTHWEST/MEDITERRANEAN Located
in the basement of a building in downtown Port Angeles, Michael's is a great
place for a meal whether you're in the mood for tapas and a cocktail, a designer
pizza, or a big dish of paella. This latter dish is the house specialty and shouldn't
be missed. For dessert, be sure to try the banana fritter and sugar-caramelized
banana with chocolate sauce, and also keep an eye out for the lavender ice cream.
On Saturday and Sunday, brunch is served.
117B E. First St.
&
360/417-6929.
www.michaelsdining.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses
$12-$29. AE, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11am-9pm.
Toga's International Cuisine
INTERNATIONAL/GERMAN Located
on the west side of Port Angeles, this restaurant is an unexpected treat and serves
some very unusual dishes the likes of which are not to be found anywhere else
in the state. Chef Toga Hertzog apprenticed in the Black Forest and has brought
to his restaurant the traditional
Jagerstein
style of cooking in which diners cook
