Hound + Bottle - Bremerton, Washington

Kay T.

A quiet Thursday night before Friday, with a friendly server, a welcoming owner, and a sleek, modern interior. The music matches my taste—alternative tunes setting the perfect vibe. The cocktail is spot on, and the dish is just as good. The calm, laid-back atmosphere makes it easy to relax, and I can already tell I’ll be coming back soon. It’s the kind of place that draws you in.

Jen F.

My first time coming here! I had picked out a dish from their online menu that I wanted to try but it wasn't up to date there was a different menu in person so keep that in mind. I ordered the peach bourbon cocktail and butternut squash risotto. They were great! Wanted to try a dessert but too full. Great service and atmosphere.

Naiomi K.

If you want a well crafted drink whether it’s alcoholic or mocktail, this is the place to go.
Atmosphere was nice, great for a date and definitely could be fun to catch up with old friends here!

Food is definitely on the pricey side~ not bad but not satisfactory enough to justify the spend 🥲

Hope H.

We're from out of town, but every year or so we make it to Bremerton, and a meal at Hound + Bottle has become a "must" for us each trip. There's craftsmanship in each dish and drink. The menu is tightly curated and changes seasonally with unique creations and superb spins on classics. The seasonal potpie is comfort year-round, there's sure to be an indulgent vegetarian option, and the specialty cocktails are always a treat.

The space has a compact, intimate vibe that welcomes classy to casual. We've had so many wonderful interactions with the staff, not just great service, but also fun conversation. Each of our visits to H+B has been as unique as the menu, and I look forward to it every time!

Christine B.

October 4th, 2024
Hubby and I have a "shared" birthday dinner every year.
The dinner falls right after my birthday and right before his.
After hearing some glowing reviews about Hound and Bottle, we felt a personal connection. The restaurant's commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and their cozy, neighborhood vibe resonated with us, and we decided to make it our destination for our shared birthday dinner.
Stepping into Hound and Bottle, we were enveloped in a contemporary casual, almost pub-style atmosphere, setting the perfect tone for our evening.

We were seated with menus and water and greeted by Cat, our server. She was personable and very charming.

We both ordered drinks, although being a full bar, there were a couple of items they didn't have. A full-service bar should have Kahluaha or at least some sort of coffee liquor. If any patron wanted a Cosmopolitan drink, a proper Cosmopolitan is made with cranberry juice, which they did not have.
My drink was a made-up Cosmopolitan; it was a good drink, a little strong for me but tasty overall.
My hubby had a Martini and seemed to enjoy it.

Onward to our dinners.
We split a Caesar salad, it was unbelievably good, it really was!
Although the menu was a little more limited, it was clear that each dish was carefully curated and executed. Sometimes, a smaller menu can mean that the kitchen can focus on perfecting a few dishes rather than spreading themselves too thin. More isn't always better; it's just more, and often, restaurants cut corners to keep costs down.

I decided to have their dinner special. It was a tough choice, with a veggie burger and crab cakes staring me down, but butternut squash risotto won me over.
And I was thrilled to have it. It was so flavorful, and the flavor just popped.

Hubby saw the words griddled pork chop and was set on that. Although I wish we had caught this and inquired about the discrepancy in the menu, it was a little confusing why it states griddled pork chop with sweet potato bread pudding, creamed savoy cabbage, and warm marmalade glaze.
Aside from the pork chop, it had regular grilled sweet potatoes, which were delicious, but the dinner did NOT have sweet potato bread pudding, creamed savoy cabbage, or any type of glaze. His dinner came with corn on the cob.
That's on us; it's too late now to say something. I can only hope that other patrons who may be interested in this but receive something else inquire about this discrepancy.
That said, although he stated the dinner was really good, thirty-seven dollars was a tad high for this meal.

Overall, our evening went well.
Hound and Bottles is located in the Manette area at 2109 E. 11th St., Bremerton, WA.
Hound and Bottle is across the street from Saboteur Bakery and within walking distance of The Manette Bridge and the Boat Shed Restaurant.

Parking can be dicey. As far as I know, street parking is the only option. Since I don't frequent that area, I cannot give my opinion on when are good and bad times to get parking.

Here is another excellent way to support a locally owned small business. Aside from the confusion of the menu, I hope the owner corrects the menu or tells customers that the menu has changed. Our server was great!

Please don't forget, Be kind to ALL living things 🌲🐾
Happy Fall and Happy Halloween 👻🎃

Shannon L.

I’m vegan, and I’ve been to Hound & Bottle several times, and it’s been fine. None of the food has been exceptionally good or bad. And to me, the price is too high for the food to just be “fine.”

The mocktails are always delicious, and one time they made me a Pimm’s cup. I’ve also sipped a few of my family’s cocktails and they’re quite good.

The best thing I had was a vegan sloppy Joe with chickpeas a few years ago. The vegan Caesar salad is good. They seem to have a housemade veggie burger on the menu year round, but it’s on a brioche bun so if you want to get it vegan it just comes without a bun… I had it once with the bun and even then I found it pretty dry and underwhelming, especially for the price. ($18 with a pickle and a handful of their thick fries [the fries are tasty and vegan]).

We went yesterday and I got a squash appetizer without the crème fresh, and half the squash was undercooked (like so hard I couldn’t put a fork through it). I told the server and they comped the dish, but even the part that was edible wasn’t that great, so I didn’t really want a replacement.

My sister likes the steak, she’s had it twice and the steak is cooked well, the sauce is good, but the carrots have been undercooked both times. She agrees that the drinks are better than the food. She also says the desserts are good.

My mom thought the crab cakes were delicious, her Brussels sprouts were not undercooked.

The people who work there are lovely, and it’s a good vibe, but it might just be a drinks & desserts spot for me.

Tera B.

Very dog friendly! Cute little place with a nice cocktail/wine selection. The food was good. Steak was cooked nicely, and we really enjoyed the sweet potato side. We ordered a burger for our dog (it was her birthday), and it was nicely prepared. The pot pie was good, but I did wish for the vegetables to be a bit softer and the crust to be all around and not just on top. I'd still order it again, though. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'm sure we will be back again!

Kyle M.

So nice to have a fine dining option in Manette! Great welcoming ownership who care about both the quality of food and quality of experience you are receiving. This is a place my wife and I have been many times, and will continue to support. Love the seasonal menu options. We've never attended one of their paella nights, but hope to in the future!