Puffin Cafe

Had a great time here with my family, for a casual lunch. Delicious fish and waffle fries. The margarita was adequate. The bathroom has cute and funny decor. The view was great being right on the water and watching boat and jet ski activity. Our server was casual, hip, and friendly.
The only weird thing about this place is that it rocks because it is on the water, and we got a touch of motion sickness, but nothing terrible. If you’re very sensitive to boat movements, don’t go here though — the movement would get to you.

What a cool location for a restaurant. We discovered it last year and finally had a chance to try it out. Our server was terrific, the food was good, and you can’t beat the location. Lots of fun.

Wow!! What a great place!! To sit on the water and have fantastic food!! It just doesn't get much better. Order the soup on a cool day You will not regret it! Coconut shrimp is outstanding. I met some really nice people here.

Who doesn't love a good drink, good food and watching people launch their boats lol. The owner and her staff are so incredibly friendly and the service has been quick and top notch this year. The drinks are what I call actual drinks.... not mostly mix but actual alcohol. The coconut shrimp and the fish and chips are our favourite!

Great customer service Great food. Glad we found.. thanks Erika love your smiles..Great waitress

A great lunch served on a floating restaurant, right on the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington...Puffin Cafe is always a treat to visit and enjoy! Delicious menu with many choices of well prepared and delicious foods for your choosing, you will be treated to a very special experience. Great table service, attentive and prompt, it was truly a pleasure to enjoy a nice lunch with a beautiful view.

Such an amazing place went twice and had the tacos and Cuban sandwiches so good!!! Will be back

Loved it! We just got drinks and chips and guac so I have no idea how the food was but the drinks were not weak and the atmosphere was so perfect.

A floating restaurant with tasty food, fast service and an entertaining view of the Marina. I had a craving for fish and chips and the Halibut did not disappoint. My BF got the Calypso burger and it was very good too. We will be back.

Fun atmosphere, right on the water .. Fun friendly staff .. We laughed the whole time we were there. Great experience... Amazing food.. Great yummy drinks..will definitely be back

If you aren't aware of the Puffin Cafe, it's likely going to fly under your radar unless someone tells you about it, because it's kinda hard to find. This "floating" restaurant on the Columbia is nestled away at the Port of Camas & Washougal, and is surrounded by the marina, port authority, a boat launch, etc. The road that leads to it is more like a driveway for riverside businesses and warehouses, and parking utilizes spaces up the hill from the cafe, past the RV/boat trailer lot.

However, this place is a real gem, and serves up a smorgasbord of spicy seafood with Calypso flair, honoring the cuisines and culture of the Caribbean in a humble riverside shack. We ducked in for a quick Happy Hour on the way home from Skamania Lodge. It was my wife's first visit, but she immediately fell in love with the location, decor and cuisine, so I know we will be back very soon. She remarked that it was "cute" and "romantic", and perfect for a date, either on a sunny afternoon, or on a moonlight night, when the passing riverboats, their lights twinkling like stars reflecting off the inky surface of the water, create a second sky that stretches across the horizon.

As we were just in for a quick snack on the way home, we ordered a cup of the Calaloo Voodoo soup, which comes with a warning that guests should sample it before ordering, as it is quite spicy. Ignoring the warnings, as we often do, we dived right in, and absolutely loved it. Sort of a spicy seafood chowder, although the broth more water-based than cream based which, in our opinion, is a good thing, as this makes the soup light and tasty, not heavy and filling). The Cuban bread that accompanies it adds a little kick itself, but calling it bread is a little disingenuous, as the two pieces we received were more like croutons, but then again, we weren't looking for a fill-up, anyway. Still, that soup is really fantastic. We considered ordering a bowl to take home with us, but instead decided between us to just come back in the near future.

Another place where the Puffin truly shines is in its selection of Caribbean-inspired cocktails...which means rum. A lot of rum. I like rum, so this is a good thing. If you're like-minded, you're gonna enjoy yourself here. I went easy on myself this time with a Cuba Libre (fancy rum and coke), but it's hard to resist the Execution Dock (Habanero + Pina Colada!), a Caribbean Screwdriver, or a nice hot Jamaican Coffee. For those who aren't big on rum, there are plenty of vodka cocktails & margaritas as well, but if you're ordering one of these, you belong on the mainland, landlubber!

I have been to the Puffin before on several occasions, and every time I pass through along Highway 14, I remember how much I like it there, and that revelation usually means I'll be making a detour there again soon. Now that it's left an impression on my wife as well, I imagine this will occur with increased frequency.

The halibut fish tacos were fantastic, almost difficult to eat because the piece of fish in each Taco was SO big. Service was awesome, the young lady was very nice and attentive. Great atmosphere for watching the boats come into the marina and docking area... always entertaining!

This quaint cafe has a Caribbean vibe that is wonderful. The Puffin rests on a dock on the Columbia River so you are gently swaying with the waves. We had halibut. So wonderfully delicious.
Great service, amazing atmosphere, excellent food.

Super location with good food and nice happy hour. Loved sitting outside on the water. We had pork tacos and wonderful steamed mussells. Highly recommend when visiting Camas or Washougal.

The food was really good, I highly recommend the nachos and the fish tacos! The location adds to the atmosphere since they are right on the docks of the port, perfect for a casual night out.

Beautiful place on the water. I can’t stop getting the calypso burger. My husband usually gets the chicken tacos. Their salad dressings are unique and delicious. The tiki drinks are well made and tasty. The clams are wonderful. It’s a little busy in the summertime, especially on weekends. Staff is kind. It’s one of my favorites in town.

Popular place even in winter! No reservations were taken, but it was a short wait and worth waiting for. The food choices are wonderful and the food is delicious.

We love this floating restaurant on the water! Amazing seasoned crisscut fries, gf bread options, hand breaded halibut, yummy alcoholic drinks and mocktails, great views and service! It's fun to watch people load and unload their boats at the marina... and watch the big ships go by our in the Columbia! The ambiance is fun and funky.

I first came here three years ago when I moved to the area. A local friend was dying to take me here.

It's easy to see why! Now I show it off to everyone.

This is a unique, fun spot that brings a taste of the tropics to the shores of the Columbia River. It's a little Caribbean restaurant and bar that floats on the docks. You can walk on or arrive by watercraft.

The menu is good and the drinks are fruity. The fish and shrimp tacos are a must. But you mostly come to enjoy the awesome setting on a hot summer day.

We love the Puffin Cafe! Great food and great atmosphere. The food has a tropic, Caribbean tastes. It closes at sunset (not whatever designated time it says on Goggle Maps). We highly recommend you come.give it a try.