The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining

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   Stephen

   Tucson

   25 reviews

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   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hard to go wrong with a lovely fall day on the water at the charming inn at the village on the bay. Our waiter was outstanding, charming and efficient and the food was excellent. Probably one of the best meals I've had there. I would recommend brunch to anyone visiting the area. The menu was more extensive than I had expected and offered something for every taste. It was a delightful experience.
   

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   rick

   San Diego

   17 reviews

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   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambience and location of Fireside has always been a draw for us. This time what stood out as truly exceptional was the service provided by Jonathan. He may possibly be the most personable and proficient food service professional we’ve experienced… anywhere. So well done and many thanks to Jonathan. He elevates this venue to a level far above expectations.
   

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   Steven

   Denver

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, while pleasant, seemed as if she had a plane to catch and couldn’t wait to progress us through the stages of our meal, even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded, and it wasn’t late. The entrees were limited, and the food was not prepared well, (my ‘tenderloin’ was anything but), and my wife’s salmon was over cooked and bland. Also, all of the seafood dishes and salads had bacon in them, which does not work for my spouse, who has a pronounced meat allergy. The atmosphere and ambience of the Fireside are still impressive, it’s just too bad that the quality of food, and in our case service, did not live up to the cost.
   

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   Byron

   San Francisco

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 31 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Some food problems that evening. The lentils under the salmon were crunchy. The salmon was very good. The three scallops had grit and probably should heve been washed. The sauced quinoa under the scallops was very salty. Too much tarragon in the salad, but that is personal preference. Very nice surroundings with some historical photos and the wait staff was efficient and friendly.
   

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   Richard

   Seattle

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   They asked if this was a special occasion, it was my wife's birthday. Not a single mention of the birthday. Also I specifically asked for a fireplace table and they were unable to comply. Overall,we enjoy eating there but it would be nice if they honored requests.
   

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   Linda

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything is special about dining at the Fireside- the view, the warm coziness, the locally sourced food, the attentive yet not hovering staff. Whether your there in tge summer and sitting on the wrap around porch gazing at the marina, or tucked into a table in front of the fireplace during a winter storm, it’s a treat to see what the chef is designing for you. We used to sail to the marina and immediately head to the Fireside to relax- now we drive up (and arrive dry) and enjoy it even more!
   

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   Balisa

   Seattle

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience starting with cocktails and select cheeses progressing later in the evening to a wonderful dinner and tremendous service with Taylor. Morning began with the attentive and kind service of Jonathon along with the over the top Eggs Benedict with fresh spinach and prosciutto and my husband’s buckwheat pancakes with whipped mascarpone and a blueberry compote. The Port Ludlow Resort has talent in both the kitchen and waitstaff. We will be back. Thank you
   

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   Kelly

   Phoenix

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Johnathan's service was impeccable. Made us feel like we were family here. Highly recommend the food, wine list and save room for dessert! House made caramel. Need I say more?
   

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   Darylanne

   Seattle

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 October 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   We are locals and go to the Fireside for the ambience and convenient location. We had reservations, but were seated in a bright, 2 table, cold room. I had a visitor to the area and was very disappointed. Our burgers were dry and tasteless. Fries were good. $21 prawn appetizer was 2 small shrimp with a tasteless sauce. My Ceasar salad had to be returned because it was very gritty. Dessert was okay. Our waitress was very good even though she was spread thin serving multiple rooms.
   

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    Russell

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    The setting for this restaurant at the scenic Resort at Port Ludlow is gorgeous and outside diners enjoy a view of the marina, water, and mountains. But the food on offer for the Cider festival, and more importantly, the price did not match the stellar view. First, the price for the Cider brunch menu was a staggering $45 per person and did not include drinks. The brunch consisted of a small un-manned buffet offering biscuits and gravy, eggs, apple cider donuts, apple cake, ham, bacon, and fruit. No omelets to order or any other special apple-related entrees. The service was practically non-existent. We could have ordered off the regular menu and probably saved some money but it was advertised as a Cider Festival event. We were not the only ones grumbling about the poor value. The biscuits and gravy and orange juice were outstanding, but otherwise, the fare was no better than what you could find for free at something like Choice Hotels. They can do better and bring in more clientele with better value.
    

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