The Marketplace — Restaurant in Bainbridge Island

I love the atmosphere of this establishment. Patina shiplap siding surrounds the three of the interior walls. Hemlock car decking is angled overhead at a forty-five to support the vaulted ceiling and the floor of the second story. Windows are along the entire street side to provide light and scenic beauty from Lynnwood itself. The hardwood flooring - Douglas fir, I believe - is quaint and warm, not fancy but very effective. There is a multitude of local events, fundraisers, and business prospects stuck to every square inch of the bulletin boards to inform the public. Laid back art lines and fills close to every open space on every wall making a cozy ambiance. Upon entering, I asked the apprentice bartender to make me a drink. I usually partake of cider or a gin and pineapple but the environment I was in necessitated a change. I asked him to make me a dry and bitter beverage; he thought for a moment, peeled a lemon, dipped a long spoon in a cherry jar, and put the largest ice cube I have ever seen in the glass. I'm not certain of the make up of the drink exactly so I dare not blaspheme. But he told me it was his own creation, he called it "The Fallout." The staff at the marketplace are both cordial and efficient striving to serve every demand of their needy customers. As an example of they're hospitality, my mother joined our family - my uncle, wife and me - for some late night trivia on Wednesday night. She had been working as an able-bodied seaman aboard the Chimacum WSF all day. We were informed that the kitchen was closed for the night but as it happened the lead bartender approached my mother to let her know that they still had the ability to make flatbread. That night all of us were satiated by a warm meal - with premium ingredients - as well as entertained by the trivia. I have never felt more welcome in a bar on Bainbridge as I felt on Wednesday night. Last night, my wife and I returned as we were told there would be an open mic that night. Definitely less people than the night before but still pleasantly crowded. I was permitted to use an instrument provided by one of the locals. I was applauded for, shown smiles and even cheered for - it probably helped that there was a very close football game on in the background,but nonetheless. I felt a part of the community, yet again. Thank you, Marketplace! I shall return and I know that I can expect to have a...

I am a local and visit Marketplace almost daily, no other options around this side of the island, and the food on this place is getting worse and worse by day which is a shame.

All the bread and pastries are "from" Macrina, which used to be a great bakery, but no longer. Macrina expanded and they "carefully" source their products. Basically the Starbucks equivalent for baked goods.

A bagel with cream cheese is about $6+, and the bagels are consistently 2-3 days OLD. Really?! Macrina's truck delivers every day and they can't serve you a fresh $6+ bagel? The egg sandwiches, frittatas used to have real eggs now, the "eggs" are some kind egg patty you get out of a box, and taste nothing like eggs.

Some of the staff are great and friendly, some other do not give a dam and dismissive.

If you are visiting, do yourself a favor, go to Coquette (downtown), get yourself a real pastry, or sandwich in a real baguette, baked here in the in the island daily,...

My husband and I enjoyed lunch on a very rainy day here today. We live on the island and have dined here a few times, but today was a pleasant day, as we met the new owner, Nikko! He took the time to come to our table and ask how everything was. How refreshing! John at the front counter was also very helpful and friendly.

I had a gyro pita, and my husband had the Flying Pig sandwich(?) Both were delicious!

We are really excited to see what the new owners do with this space, the food, the entertainment, and the wine bar and regular bar (open from 3-9 pm). The Marketplace has some new Mediterranean additions to the menu, and they have a nicely stocked fridge full of delicious Greek food like pita bread, feta cheese, etc.

If you haven't been here in a while, it's worth a visit--plus, the beautiful tulips should be blooming soon, and that's a not-to-miss opportunity to...