Guidebook for Bainbridge Island
Food Scene
There are a surprising number of eateries in Winslow. Most are on or near Winslow Way W, and cater mainly to the many visitors who come over for the day from Seattle hotels. Most locals prefer a few places a little further afield like the Harbor Public House, Pegasus Coffeehouse or a few places in Lynwood Center like the Tree House.
A favorite hangout for locals and it's only about a 10 minute walk from here.
55 locals recommend
Harbour Public House
231 Parfitt Way SWA favorite hangout for locals and it's only about a 10 minute walk from here.
A restaurant started by a well known Seattle chef offering NW Cuisine. There is a less formal Hitchcock "Deli" right next to the restaurant.
48 locals recommend
Hitchcock
129 Winslow Way EA restaurant started by a well known Seattle chef offering NW Cuisine. There is a less formal Hitchcock "Deli" right next to the restaurant.
Pegasus Coffee House
131 Parfitt Way SWA favorite with locals. Also a ten minute walk from here.
Most West Coast Mexican restaurants offer the same Tex-Mex menu items, i.e. tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. Casa Rojas has all that too, but it's owners are from further south and west (the state of Michiocan) and offer some less common dishes.
Casa Rojas
403 N Madison Ave NEMost West Coast Mexican restaurants offer the same Tex-Mex menu items, i.e. tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. Casa Rojas has all that too, but it's owners are from further south and west (the state of Michiocan) and offer some less common dishes.
Emmy's Vege House
100 Winslow Way WInexpensive vegetarian dishes.
They serve lunch and dinner now, but for years, this was the place to go for an old-fashion diner full breakfast. Be prepared to wait for a table or st at the counter.
29 locals recommend
Streamliner Diner
397 Winslow Way EThey serve lunch and dinner now, but for years, this was the place to go for an old-fashion diner full breakfast. Be prepared to wait for a table or st at the counter.
Another diner if you would like a big hamburger, fries, and a milkshake.
11 locals recommend
Madison Diner
305 Madison Ave NAnother diner if you would like a big hamburger, fries, and a milkshake.
Long-running eatery serving Mexican & Southwest cuisine in a charming cottage with funky decor.
11 locals recommend
San Carlos Restaurant
279 Madison Ave NLong-running eatery serving Mexican & Southwest cuisine in a charming cottage with funky decor.
Local hangout with good pizza, live music, sports bar, pool tables & darts. In Lynwood Center--about 3 miles from here.
44 locals recommend
Treehouse Cafe
4569 Lynwood Center Rd NELocal hangout with good pizza, live music, sports bar, pool tables & darts. In Lynwood Center--about 3 miles from here.
Small market for locally grown organic veggies and a fish restaurant popular with locals. In Lynwood Center--about 3 miles from here.
6 locals recommend
Heyday Market
5145 Lynwood Center Rd NESmall market for locally grown organic veggies and a fish restaurant popular with locals. In Lynwood Center--about 3 miles from here.
Sawatdy Thai Cuisine
8770 Fletcher Bay Rd NEBest Thai restaurant on the Island. About 3 miles from here.
Essentials
If T&C doesn't have it, it can't be had on the Island. Great place to pick up a snack or full prepared meal.
68 locals recommend
Town & Country Markets Inc
343 Winslow Way EIf T&C doesn't have it, it can't be had on the Island. Great place to pick up a snack or full prepared meal.
Everything Else
Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
215 Ericksen Ave NELocal history
Island Vintners
450 Winslow Way ESample local wines
The Bloedel Reserve is a forest garden on Bainbridge Island, made by the vice-chairman of a lumber company, under the influence of the conservation movement and Asian philosophy.
114 locals recommend
The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrThe Bloedel Reserve is a forest garden on Bainbridge Island, made by the vice-chairman of a lumber company, under the influence of the conservation movement and Asian philosophy.
A unique National Historic Site inspired to represent the waves of time passing, the sinuous, curving Memorial Wall is built on the historic Eagledale Ferry dock landing site where the first of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans - two/thirds of them U.S. citizens - were banished from their West Coast homes and placed in concentration camps during World War II.On March 30, 1942 - with only six days notice and only allowed to bring what they could carry or wear - 227 Bainbridge Island men, women and children were forcibly removed by bayonet-armed U.S. Army soldiers. They were the first mass community to arrive at the Manzanar concentration camp in California and later most were assigned to the last barracks at the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho, becoming the emblematic bookends of the Japanese American incarceration story.
31 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
4195 Eagle Harbor Dr NEA unique National Historic Site inspired to represent the waves of time passing, the sinuous, curving Memorial Wall is built on the historic Eagledale Ferry dock landing site where the first of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans - two/thirds of them U.S. citizens - were banished from their West Coast homes and placed in concentration camps during World War II.On March 30, 1942 - with only six days notice and only allowed to bring what they could carry or wear - 227 Bainbridge Island men, women and children were forcibly removed by bayonet-armed U.S. Army soldiers. They were the first mass community to arrive at the Manzanar concentration camp in California and later most were assigned to the last barracks at the Minidoka concentration camp in Idaho, becoming the emblematic bookends of the Japanese American incarceration story.
The Fort Ward Trail System is made up of 3 different trails with varying difficulty levels.
The Lower Fort Ward Trail is rated Easy and is a .89 mile long paved, flat trail that parallels the Puget Sound beach. It is a very popular trail that provides bird watching opportunities, views of the Olympic Mountains, and historic interpretation of the park’s military past.
29 locals recommend
Fort Ward Park
2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NEThe Fort Ward Trail System is made up of 3 different trails with varying difficulty levels.
The Lower Fort Ward Trail is rated Easy and is a .89 mile long paved, flat trail that parallels the Puget Sound beach. It is a very popular trail that provides bird watching opportunities, views of the Olympic Mountains, and historic interpretation of the park’s military past.
Arts & Culture
The Art Project
151 Winslow Way ESee some of the best of local artists
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
550 Winslow Way EAn extensive collection and admission is free
Shopping
Eagle Harbor Book Co
157 Winslow Way EGreat little independent book store
Esther's Fabrics
181 Winslow Way EQuilters love it
Entertainment & Activities
SCUBA Instruction, Guiding, & Rentals
Kayaking Tours & Rentals.
12 locals recommend
Exotic Aquatics Scuba & Kayaking
328 Madison Ave NSCUBA Instruction, Guiding, & Rentals
Kayaking Tours & Rentals.