Ajax Cafe

The food was pretty good, not quite the Timberhouse but... Came to try it again but they were closed for a private party or something that they forget to tell regular customers about...? While ignoring us during regular business hours? Maybe consider a sign on the door or something next time?
Hmmm...

Good atmosphere and upscale food. I had the lamb with cherry demi-glaze. It was fall off the bone delicious. Live trio was a bit loud for the space but enjoyable.

Port Hadlock may not come to mind as quickly as Port Townsend or Port Angeles on the 5 star fine dining front, which is why Ajax Cafe is more than a great place to eat, it's a unicorn. The location is unassuming just up the road a bit from the local grocery store. It's close to apartments and a ton of maritime structures. My wife and I got a rare evening without kids and finally went in to see if the hype was warranted.

We went in excited, just like going on a first date. Immediately the mismatched style struck us as welcoming and fun. The server/bartender/table busser was the best. She didn't come over a single time when my mouth was full of food. You know what I mean. No. She just kept the beverages coming, and empty dishes clear. She smiled and chatted and was helpful in a way that makes you feel like you made the right choice. We ordered specials on Apps and long story short everything was incredible. Photos are of decor and all of the killer food. I hope you enjoy the pictures and if you find yourself in the area, definitely give this place a go. We didn't need reservations, but we made them because they can get packed quickly.

We'll be back and updating photos as we go.

I absolutely love this place! The wait staff was amazing! They were so sweet and accommodating. We walked in right before close, and they seated us with a smile, as we apologized for how late it was. Our server brought out a ravioli for us to sample.
In the middle of dinner we had a friend stop by to have a drink. The staff made up a larger table for us, without us asking, so that she would be comfortable. They also surprised our friend with ice cream and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday to her even though she only had one drink. And the food and drinks were so so so good! BBQ baby back ribs and gorgonzola pear ravioli. It was the best restaurant experience we have had. I'm so grateful to have The Ajax in our town, I've lived all over the US and it is my favorite restaurant by far. If you are visiting town it's a must do. I could write another very long post about how cool building and ambiance is too. I will spare you