Downtown Kingston
Eat & Drink
Everything here is a walk from the ferry dock — a couple minutes downtown, ten up the hill. Many Kingston kitchens still take orders by phone, not an app.
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The food map
Every kitchen and bar in town, pinned — tap a marker for the walk time from the ferry.
Right off the boat
Two or three minutes from the walk-off ramp — doable between sailings.
Argensol Kitchen
Argentinian
Argentinian cooking just off the main strip on Washington Boulevard. Days and closing times vary — check the hours before you walk over.
Hours: Thu 11 am–5 pm, Fri 11 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 10 am–4 pm
Cellar Cat
Wine bar & jazz club
A 21+ spot in the middle of the strip — piano and live jazz on the weekend.
Hours: Thu & Sun 3–8 pm, Fri–Sat 3–10 pm
J'aime Les Crêpes
French creperie
Sweet and savory crêpes steps from the ferry lanes — a Kingston fixture since 2003, open early enough to catch before a morning boat.
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 am–8:30 pm, Sat–Sun 7 am–8:30 pm
Over the Moon Coffee Roasters
Coffee roastery & cafe
House-roasted coffee and an espresso bar a couple of minutes from the ferry lanes, with a brunch menu of made-in-house sandwiches, burritos, and quiche. Roasting in Kingston since 2020.
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 6 am–4 pm; Fri–Sun 6 am–6 pm; closed Tue (their site and the listing sites disagree on the weekend close — call ahead)
Sourdough Willy's Pizzeria
Pizza
Pizza raised on a century-old sourdough starter — real tang in the crust. Order online and it's boxed when you land.
Hours: Daily 12–8 pm (closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25)
The Kingston Ale House
American pub & seafood
Pub plates and seafood a couple of blocks off the dock. No online ordering — call ahead if you want takeout.
Hours: Mon–Thu 11 am–9:30 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–midnight (bar till 1 am), Sun 11 am–9 pm
The Lounge at d'Vine Bistro
Bistro & wine bar
Wine bar with bistro plates, plus Sunday brunch. Reservations are by phone only — call before a busy weekend.
Hours: Wed–Thu 4–8 pm, Fri–Sat 4–9 pm, Sun brunch 10 am–2 pm
The Saucy Sailor
Gourmet fast-casual
Chef-driven takeout with serious vegan and gluten-free options. Order online ahead and eat it on the boat.
Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30 am–6:30 pm, Fri 11:30 am–7:30 pm, Sat 11 am–7:30 pm, Sun 11 am–7 pm · Mondays disputed — call first
Westside Pizza
Pizza
Reliable chain pizza just off the main strip, with online ordering and delivery if the walk back down feels long.
Hours: Daily 11 am–9 pm
A quick stroll
A few blocks up Highway 104 or one street over.
Da Poke Shop
Hawaiian
Poke bowls a block off the main strip. Call ahead and grab it on the walk back.
Hours: Tue–Sat 11 am–7 pm, Sun 12–5 pm, closed Mon
Filling Station
Bar & grill
No-frills bar and grill on the main drag. Call if you want food to go.
Hours: Daily 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat to midnight · Tuesdays disputed — call ahead
Up the hill
Seven to twelve minutes up Highway 104 — toward Kola Kole Park and the Firehouse Theater. Worth the walk.
Nirvana Indian & Nepali Cuisine
Indian & Nepali
A full menu a short walk up the highway — order ahead for pickup or delivery.
Hours: Sun–Mon 12–8 pm · Wed–Thu 4–8:30 pm · Fri–Sat 12–9 pm · Tue closed
The Grub Hut
Burgers & shakes
Burger-and-shake shack partway up the hill. Call your order in — big groups, have your picks ready.
Hours: Daily 11 am–8 pm
Friends and Neighbors Brewing
Brewery taproom
Kingston's taproom — a wall of rotating taps, dogs and kids welcome, food trucks midweek.
Hours: Tue 4–8 pm, Wed–Fri 4–9 pm, Sat 2–9 pm, Sun 2–8 pm · closed Mon
The Cup & Muffin
Espresso & sandwiches
Drive-thru espresso stand at the top of the strip — coffee and sandwiches from 6 am, handy before an early boat.
Hours: Daily 6 am–3 pm
Borrowed Kitchen Bakery
Bakery & cafe
Neighborhood bakery and cafe up the hill from the dock. Pastries can sell out before close — go early.
Hours: Tue–Fri 8 am–5 pm, Sat 8 am–3 pm, closed Sun–Mon
Los Tres Compadres
Mexican
Kingston's Mexican standby at the top of the downtown strip — generous plates and easy online ordering.
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 am–8 pm, closed Sun
Menus and hours change — trust the kitchen, not the internet.
We keep this list current, but small-town kitchens move fast. When it matters, call ahead or check the restaurant's own site. Run a food spot in Kingston? Update your listing through the Kingston Chamber.
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