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(925 Water St; mains $7-13) Dine on seafood in a lace-shaded booth or on a dais overlook-
ing the water in a one-time dockside saloon that once heaved with crowds of brokers,
hustlers and merchant seamen.
El Sarape MEXICAN$
(628 Water St; mains $6-13; ) Decked out in traditional red, white and green, El Sarape is
proudly Mexican, with plenty of seafood and vegetarian options for those who just can't
face another chicken burrito.
Sweet Laurette Cafe & Bistro FRENCH$$$
(1029 Lawrence St; mains $12-28; 8am-5pm Wed & Thu, to 9pm Fri & Sat, to 3pm Sun; ) This
adorable French shabby-chic cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the bistro and de-
licious coffee and pastries between mealtimes. The food is made with sustainable and
mostly local ingredients - try a breakfast croque madame with honey-baked ham and
gruyere on French bread for breakfast, a pork-loin, caramelized-onion and blue-cheese
sandwich for lunch or Cape Cleare king salmon for dinner. Seating is in the colorful her-
itage building or outdoors on wrought-iron tables in a herb-filled garden. Plenty of veget-
arian options are available.
Silverwater Café FUSION$$$
(237 Taylor St; mains lunch $6-12, dinner $10-22; 11:30am-10pm, to 11pm Sat & Sun) The Sil-
verwater provides a romantic atmosphere in the not-too-fancy setting of a classic Port
Townsend Victorian-era building. Renowned for its creatively prepared local dishes such
as ahi tuna and artichoke parmesan paté, the restaurant also rustles up more homely
desserts such as the not-to-be-missed blackberry pie.
Waterfront Pizza PIZZERIA$$$
(951 Water St; large pizzas $11-21) This buy-by-the-slice outlet inspires huge local loyalty
and will satisfy even the most querulous of Chicago-honed palates. Is the secret in the
crisp sourdough crusts or the creative but not overstacked toppings? Who knows? Just
don't leave town without trying it.
Drinking & Nightlife
Sirens BAR