Restaurants in Poulsbo

The most elegant meals on the Kitsap Peninsula are served at the Willcox House, a luxurious inn overlooking the Hood Canal. Most of the diners are guests at the inn, but the fixed-price meals are open to the public by reservation.

In Poulsbo -- If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss Sluys Poulsbo Bakery, 18924 Front St. NE (tel. 360/697-2253), which bakes mounds of Scandinavian-inspired goodies (very sweet), as well as stick-to-your-ribs breads. When you need a cup of espresso, head to the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St. (tel. 360/779-9199), which has an excellent view of Liberty Bay from atop the bluff on the edge of downtown.