Guidebook for Bainbridge Island
Essentials
Organic foods, amazing Deli with selection of take-home meals, pretty good coffee shop too!
68 locals recommend
Town & Country Markets Inc
343 Winslow Way EOrganic foods, amazing Deli with selection of take-home meals, pretty good coffee shop too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Don't miss this tasting room located right next to a brewery! There is a second location downtown by the ferry but this one is much more quaint.
9 locals recommend
Fletcher Bay Winery
9415 Coppertop Loop NEDon't miss this tasting room located right next to a brewery! There is a second location downtown by the ferry but this one is much more quaint.
Bainbridge Island's neighborhood pub located in a renovated historic home. Great locally sourced food, spirits and waterfront views. Highly recommended but be aware it is 21+ only.
55 locals recommend
Harbour Public House
231 Parfitt Way SWBainbridge Island's neighborhood pub located in a renovated historic home. Great locally sourced food, spirits and waterfront views. Highly recommended but be aware it is 21+ only.
Great local beer! They have some food options but not much. They have live music and space for large groups upstairs with a few arcade games.
20 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Brewing
9415 Coppertop Loop NEGreat local beer! They have some food options but not much. They have live music and space for large groups upstairs with a few arcade games.
Hitchcock
129 Winslow Way EParks & Nature
If you have kids or just enjoy a fantastic park, this is the place to go on Bainbridge. The park totals 90 acres, is a former naval radio station, and is largely open space with two ponds, jogging trail, two soccer fields, three softball fields, horse area, a picnic shelter, two tennis courts, play areas, two basketball courts shared with a roller hockey court, a large children’s play structure, and community garden plots.
40 locals recommend
Battle Point Park
11299 Arrow Point Dr NEIf you have kids or just enjoy a fantastic park, this is the place to go on Bainbridge. The park totals 90 acres, is a former naval radio station, and is largely open space with two ponds, jogging trail, two soccer fields, three softball fields, horse area, a picnic shelter, two tennis courts, play areas, two basketball courts shared with a roller hockey court, a large children’s play structure, and community garden plots.
This 240 acre park contains wetlands, second-growth forests, wildlife habitat and an extensive trail system.
The Grand Forest is one of the Islands most frequently used trail systems and includes a three-mile trail system accessible from Mandus Olson Road (the Grand Forest East), and a three-mile trail system that parallels Miller Road (the Grand Forest West). To access the Mandus Olson portion of the Grand Forest, take New Brooklyn Road to Mandus Olson Road and head north. As the road makes a 90 degree turn you will see the sign for the park on the right. The trail head parking area on the other end of the Grand Forest is accessible from Miller Road just North of Tolo Rd.
44 locals recommend
Grand Forest West
9752 Miller Rd NEThis 240 acre park contains wetlands, second-growth forests, wildlife habitat and an extensive trail system.
The Grand Forest is one of the Islands most frequently used trail systems and includes a three-mile trail system accessible from Mandus Olson Road (the Grand Forest East), and a three-mile trail system that parallels Miller Road (the Grand Forest West). To access the Mandus Olson portion of the Grand Forest, take New Brooklyn Road to Mandus Olson Road and head north. As the road makes a 90 degree turn you will see the sign for the park on the right. The trail head parking area on the other end of the Grand Forest is accessible from Miller Road just North of Tolo Rd.
Bloedel Reserve is simply a must see destination on Bainbridge Island. Give yourself 1-2 hours to walk through the beautiful gardens. The Reserve is 150 acres and includes a Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, Reflection Pool, and the Bloedel’s former estate home. When you're at the estate home you will have a stunning view of the puget sound. There is an admission fee if you're not a member.
114 locals recommend
The Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrBloedel Reserve is simply a must see destination on Bainbridge Island. Give yourself 1-2 hours to walk through the beautiful gardens. The Reserve is 150 acres and includes a Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, Reflection Pool, and the Bloedel’s former estate home. When you're at the estate home you will have a stunning view of the puget sound. There is an admission fee if you're not a member.
Shopping
Locally owned, independent bookstore. There's a variety of books, magazines, staff picks, stationary, cards, postcards, journals, and other gift items available. Large kid section in the back! Located along the Winslow Ave retail strip so be sure to head in here while you are shopping.
16 locals recommend
Eagle Harbor Book Co
157 Winslow Way ELocally owned, independent bookstore. There's a variety of books, magazines, staff picks, stationary, cards, postcards, journals, and other gift items available. Large kid section in the back! Located along the Winslow Ave retail strip so be sure to head in here while you are shopping.
Cute walkable retail area with a few shops, restaurants, theater, and coffee shop. Amazing views from this area and close to Fort Ward State Park.
22 locals recommend
Lynwood Center
Cute walkable retail area with a few shops, restaurants, theater, and coffee shop. Amazing views from this area and close to Fort Ward State Park.
Poulsbo (pronounced Pauls-bo) is a quick 20 minute drive from Bainbridge and the historic Norwegian inspired downtown is worth a visit. http://www.historicdowntownpoulsbo.com/
15 locals recommend
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
19003 Front St NEPoulsbo (pronounced Pauls-bo) is a quick 20 minute drive from Bainbridge and the historic Norwegian inspired downtown is worth a visit. http://www.historicdowntownpoulsbo.com/
An old-fashioned general store located in the historic Rolling Bay neighborhood of Bainbridge Island. Home of the famous Bay Hay shirts. In addition to being a full-service feed store and garden center, Bay Hay and Feed carries gift items and a great selection of kids toys and clothing, outdoor boots and shoes, and outdoor clothing. The Market at Bay Hay offers fresh vegetables, fruit, cheeses, dairy (ice cream!) and meat from local farms, plus locally-baked bread. Insider tip: Visit Henry and Henrietta, a couple huge turkeys that live on the property. You'll have to ask where to find them.
32 locals recommend
Bay Hay and Feed
10355 NE Valley RdAn old-fashioned general store located in the historic Rolling Bay neighborhood of Bainbridge Island. Home of the famous Bay Hay shirts. In addition to being a full-service feed store and garden center, Bay Hay and Feed carries gift items and a great selection of kids toys and clothing, outdoor boots and shoes, and outdoor clothing. The Market at Bay Hay offers fresh vegetables, fruit, cheeses, dairy (ice cream!) and meat from local farms, plus locally-baked bread. Insider tip: Visit Henry and Henrietta, a couple huge turkeys that live on the property. You'll have to ask where to find them.
Sightseeing
Manitou Beach Drive Northeast
Manitou Beach Drive NortheastViews Views Views! Check for low tide and walk out on the beach!
Food scene
San Carlos Restaurant
279 Madison Ave NExcellent, fresh Mexican food.
Via Rosa is authentic Italian cafe food. Very popular with the locals and you can expect a wait on the weekends. You can walk to Via Rosa from the cottage! They have a great wine selection!!
44 locals recommend
Via Rosa 11 Italian Kitchen
10320 NE Valley RdVia Rosa is authentic Italian cafe food. Very popular with the locals and you can expect a wait on the weekends. You can walk to Via Rosa from the cottage! They have a great wine selection!!
Mora Iced Creamery
139 Madrone Ln NAmazing ice cream and right down in Winslow!
Absolutely the Best Fish and Chips, Lobster sandwiches, Chowder, etc. This place is new and VERY popular. Expect a wait but it's worth it!
18 locals recommend
Proper Fish
112 Madison Ave NAbsolutely the Best Fish and Chips, Lobster sandwiches, Chowder, etc. This place is new and VERY popular. Expect a wait but it's worth it!
Great service and atmosphere. Bruciato has pizza, and other Italian fare. The meatballs are AMAZING. Great drinks too.
39 locals recommend
Bruciato
236 Winslow Way EGreat service and atmosphere. Bruciato has pizza, and other Italian fare. The meatballs are AMAZING. Great drinks too.