Built in 1885, The Belmont is the only remaining 1880s waterfront restaurant in Port Townsend.
It's quite a large place, with two levels of seating, as well as cozy booths at the entrance and outside seating on the back deck overlooking the water. Inside, brick walls, lots of wooden furnishings and stained glass all enhance the Victorian decor.
Service was efficient and pleasant and the food was scrumptious. I had penne pasta with portobello, shiitake and buttom mushrooms in a spicey sun dried tomato, basil and pepper vodka sauce. It was served with steamed vegetables and grilled Italian garlic bread. My sister had chicken dijon that was served with a grated potato, poppy seed and cheese casserole. Both meals were delicious and the price was under $14.00 each. For dessert, we split carmelized, sliced bananas that were served with vanilla ice cream and a dark rum sauce - decadent, and at $4.25, what a bargain! Other dessert options (all under $5.00) included chocolate Grand Marnier ganache tart or chocolate Chambord cheesecake.
Some of the other menu items that seemed especially interesting were grilled rack of lamb wrapped with pancetta ham ($18.95), prawn or chicken fajita salad served with a tequila lime sauce ($8.95) and fresh oysters served with a wasabi cocktail sauce (6 for $8.00 or a dozen for $15.00). The chef here is definitely a keeper!
As well as a large wine list, there is an extensive selection of Port.
The restaurant is open 7 days a week, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.