Choose the finish · Bremerton

As the crow flies16.6 mifrom downtown Gig Harbor · Jerisich DockHound And Bottle, 2109 E 11th St, Bremerton, WA, 98310, USA · named venue or place · not route miles

Hound + Bottle

One of the region's best conversation-forward date dinners and a reward after a Manette bridge ride.

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Where it is

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WhenFriday-Saturday 4:00-9:00 PM; closed Sunday under published schedule.
CostSeasonal dinner pricing; verify current menu.
Allow60-120 minutes
WeatherRain friendly

Candid priority · #348 of 439

Why this sits where it does.

The upside

One of the region's best conversation-forward date dinners and a reward after a Manette bridge ride. strong shared-experience fit, weather-safe; limited visual proof.

The tradeoff

Arrive at opening Friday/Saturday or plan a nearby fallback.

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Why it could work for the two of you

One of the region's best conversation-forward date dinners and a reward after a Manette bridge ride.

Small Manette neighborhood restaurant known for carefully sourced seasonal plates, cocktails and an intimate room.

Conversation friendliness

very high

Planning commitment

moderate because first-come

Make it a mini-date

Cross Manette Bridge slowly, arrive near opening, then take the long way back.

Distance, night return, and tender reality

Road / marine contextRoughly 28–36 road miles from downtown Gig Harbor
Best boat baseBremerton Marina or another confirmed downtown berth
From that baseMost downtown stops are roughly 0.2–2.5 miles from the marina
Ride/cab planning range$9–$20 for many downtown/local trips; planning range, not a live quote
In daylight

Walk or e-bike the downtown waterfront cluster in daylight.

After dark

Use a short rideshare or cab when the route leaves the lit downtown grid.

Dinghy landing

Bremerton Marina guest moorage: Strong secure downtown landing when the marina assigns the tender and provides gate access.

Verified marine-access recordBremerton Marina guest moorageCall and confirm before relying on it

The Port welcomes overnight and day-use visitors but does not publish an unattended tender-only policy. Obtain an assigned guest/day-use spot.

Hours / return constraint: Code access, security cameras and security personnel. Office 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday. Obtain berth and code in advance.

  • DO NOT ASSUME the Washington State Ferries or Kitsap Transit terminal floats permit recreational tie-up.
  • DO NOT ASSUME an empty secured slip is available.
  • DO NOT ASSUME the return gate opens without the code issued by the marina.

The prominent crow-flight mileage is a geographic comparison from Jerisich Dock, not a route distance. Road, marine, time, and fare figures here are planning ranges, not live quotes. The named dock panel uses verified landing information where available; otherwise it explicitly tells you to confirm before relying on it.

What you actually do

  • Small Manette neighborhood restaurant known for carefully sourced seasonal plates, cocktails and an intimate room.
  • Address: 2109 E 11th St, Bremerton, WA 98310
  • Good orders: Let the seasonal menu lead; share one starter and ask staff for one surprising recommendation.

Review synthesis

Guests praise creative seasonal food, personal service and a sense of closeness; limited seating and no standard small-party reservations create uncertainty.

Useful cautions and little wins

  • Excellent indoor rain choice.

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