The Loft in Poulsbo for Dinner Tonight

Grandson Joey is coming for the week and taking kayak lessons at Olympic Outdoor Center. I'll pick him up at the ferry in about 45 minutes and once settled at home we'll pick up my mother and head for The Loft in Poulsbo for dinner on the deck (picture above).

It is just such a beautiful day, and expected to be a beautiful week, so playing tourist with Joey, age 7 and 1/2, will be fun. It's good to get out from behind a computer, "selling Kitsap", and enjoy Kitsap from a different perspective and that of a 7 and 1/2 year old is definitely different.

Also above are the NuCanoes and electric boats of NW Boat Rentals in Poulsbo. I've said it before but it is worth repeating; the electric boats are one of the coolest touristy things to do. They have a midweek special running through July with boat rentals just $49/hour and you can fit up to 12 in a boat. They are quiet, environmentally friendly, easy to drive and you can get up fairly close to the harbor seals and other wildlife. Best bet; fix a picnic or grab a bottle of wine, munchies and a few friends and head out in the evening.

UPDATE: I got a couple inquires about The Loft so here is my opinion. The atmosphere is "beachy"; bright colored chairs on the deck; misters for hot weather, garage type doors open to the bar and bright umbrellas. It overlooks the marina which is a huge plus. The food is good. All the meals there have been good and prices about right: no bargain but not over priced. The kids meals at $5 are great. Positives: definitely the food, the atmosphere and the staff; especially the owners. Negatives: small hard chairs, small tables and some of the dishes come with some greens which are minimal and slightly wilted. Overall: I've been there 4 times and I'll return - this is a great addition to Poulsbo. Why do we have so much waterfront and so few waterfront restaurants?