Right in front of the ferry dock, Amy’s on the Bay (833 Bay St., 360/876-1445, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. daily) whips up great, super-fresh seafood and pours local wines and microbrews to wash down your meal.

Myhre’s Restaurant (739 Bay St., 360/876-4634, 6:30–8 p.m. Sun.–Thurs., 6:30–9 p.m. Fri.–Sat.) offers marina views while you taste the reasonably priced steaks, prime rib, and fresh seafood.

For ethnic eats, head to the popular Puerto Vallarta (Bethel Rd. and Lund Ave., 360/876-0788, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Sun.), serving up Mexican favorites.

Bay Street Ale House (807 Bay St., 360/876-8030, 3–11 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.–midnight Sat., 3–10 p.m. Sun.) has 16 beers on tap, distinctive pizzas, and other pub meals, all in a smoke-free environment.

The Port Orchard Farmers Market (253/857-2657) takes place behind Peninsula Feed Store on Bay Street 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday May–October. This is one of the largest markets in the state and features more than 100 vendors offering homegrown fruits and veggies, homemade crafts, and ethnic foods. A winter market takes place at the community center.