Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Bainbridge Island

When we first arrived at San Fermo for our birthday reservation, we didn’t receive the warmest welcome from the host. We were the first guests to arrive that evening, and were sat at a table by a door in a high traffic area. The seat closest to the door was constantly getting bumped into by servers and guests walking by. I didn’t care for the soundtrack of Creed while I dined, but that’s just me. Given this, I didn’t have the highest expectations for our meal from start. When we told our server, Paul, that we were celebrating a birthday, he brought us a prosecco toast. We enjoyed the charred onion with Comte, and paired it with bread as per Paul’s suggestion — this was the move! The poblano and grilled corn pasta was just what we wanted, and the short rib plate was delicious. Paul really made our experience delightful, and we’re looking forward to our next visit. I would suggest adding a tip line to the bill for guests who wish to tip in addition to the service charge. I was caught off guard and did not have enough cash to show my appreciation for the meal and service provided.

The food is always excellent, but we now go for the Tajarin pasta. It is incredible.

I made a reservation at Salty’s to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and they truly went above and beyond to make it special! From the moment we arrived, everything felt thoughtful and festive, even the birthday card and confetti on the table were perfect touches. A huge thank you to our server, Chrissy, she was absolutely amazing! Her energy was fantastic, and she made sure my boyfriend felt like the star. She also gave us some great food recommendations, and wow, was the food incredible. The Bloody Marys were great, and the oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had. To top it all off, the view was stunning. Every part of our experience was a solid 10/10. We’re already looking forward to coming back with the whole family!

Good food & great experience! Portions were good. Service was fast.

Wonderful and delicious lunch on a beautiful day! Thank you so much!