Finistère - Restaurant in Port Townsend - 1025 Lawrence St, USA

Our favorite restaurant in Port Townsend! So good we went 2 nights in a row during our trip. We came back for their amazing pasta and ice cream! The seasonal ice cream was apple pie and it’s the best! Their devil eggs and scallops are our favorites we’ve had so far! The amazing staff recognized us from the night prior, it was nice talking to them about the food and our preferences.

It is always a delight to come to Finistere, at any season of the year. Oysters are always amazing and main course and desserts creative, seasonal and tasty.

Was looking for something tasty to treat myself on a spontaneous road trip. The quality matches the price...very tasty and well prepared. I went for oysters, beet salad, and seared scallops. Refreshing, satisfying, delicious and no fuss.

If we lived in PT we’d eat at Finistere every week. It’s that good. The clean, simple, elegant interior is chic and comfortable. The wine list is impressive - clearly selected by an expert - we had white Pinot Noir from Oregon, which was delicious and ahead of the curve (you’ll see!) The foie gras appetizer is simply divine! We also enjoyed the pimento cheese with house made saltines. Kale salad was exceptional as was the salmon and everything else. The service is lovely and our mains were all of the highest quality and taste. Can’t get enough of Finistere. It’s fine dining at it’s best.

Fantastic, local gem. High end, exceptional, local quality food. Spectacular service.

My apologies to the good people of Finistére as this review is a couple days overdue. I can’t stop thinking about what a wonderful evening it was. I was feeling a bit glum, so I decided to treat myself at what I now, easily regard as the best restaurant in town. Amy served me throughout the evening. She was fluent with the seasonally-changing menu and emanated warmth and welcoming with every word. The staff and owners work as a team and every interaction was a high note. Now... for the food! I began with four oysters, the pairings were classic and fresh and the level of brine was exactly as described. Yum! The deviled eggs were splendid and indulgent as ever. Now the liver mousse and onion jam was exceptional, ever bite was a literal delight. I couldn’t stop grinning and swaying to the music as I reveled. I hesitated to also order the leek and potato soup, but this was one of those nights, so of course, I did, and was rewarded. Each bite was a firework of continually unexpected, understated flavor. The infused oil, the tiny croutons, oh Chef, you’re making me swoon! I enjoyed the creamy polenta with my Parisian (Duck Confit) Gnocchi and left my body for the span it took to enjoy the dish. It didn’t even occur to me that I was getting full as I was absorbed in a dream-like stupor over the melt-in-your-mouth textures, the fatty indulgence, and glorious acidity in the accompany flavors. Just wow. Full as I was, I was almost daring this evening to ascend to a ridiculous level of perfection by ordering dessert. I ordered the toffee pudding paired with the Flor de Jerez aperitif. Good lord. Credit goes to Amy for encouraging me in that direction. Clearly I’m obsessed so I’ll just say, go and try it for yourself. (Food is more important (to me), but the Riparian gin cocktail, the albariño, and the dolcetto were all on point as well. Can’t wait to return!

Amazing dinner with spectacular service. All of the food was truly delicious and we had an excellent time. Definitely a gem of a finer style of restaurant in the area. The patio set up was super cute too and the space heaters kept the area comfortable on our crisp evening dinner

An outstanding meal to remember. Very well executed. Layers of flavor, all harmonized. Loved every bite. The crab bucatini surprised: rich, creamy and crab forward, with wonderful supporting notes of roasted tomato and wood. The seared scallops were outstanding: beautiful brown crust with perfectly cooked almost translucent centers, with their sweetness elevated and complemented by a bed of green peas, tomatoes, and lentils. Great service. Personable and knowledgeable staff. We truly enjoyed our visit. We will back.