One of my favorite spots to eat in Anacortes (to be fair I haven't been to a lot of places in Anacortes). It's a restaurant located in town, so can park on the street. Wasn't busy for brunch afternoon on Friday. It's got chill, friendly coastal vibes and is an easy ten minute post-meal walk to Q'elech'ilhch Park. -5/5 Crab Cakes - why are crab cakes so small ToT I wish I had more -5/5 Steamers (clams) - delicious sauce, goes well with the bread. A little bit of sand in some clams, but not a big issue when eating. -4.5/5 Poblano Grits and Shrimp - only rated slightly lower because I'm comparing it to the delicious crab cakes and clams. This dish really rounded out our meal and helped it feel more filling. -5/5 Bread - normally I would not note the complimentary bread, but this was really soft and delicious. I took some home to eat on the side. Also a good spot if you happen to be near the area for the Skagit Tulip Festival. read more

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Very good food, but not good enough to be 5 stars. Slightly spotty service, but we were sitting outside, so I feel like that's just how it is when you decide to sit outside - out of sight, out of mind. Ordered a side of sautéed mushrooms, which was really really good, but they literally gave me about a spoonful. It came in a soup cup and it barely covered the bottom of it, which is ridiculous for the $5 upcharge. As with everyone else, I do highly recommend the crab cakes. It's excellent. read more

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Small place fairly busy for a Wed nite. I got the crab cakes diner plate 34 bucks. I don't think it's worth that price perhaps it's just the area. read more

Adrift - looks good crab cakes diner plate - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

This was so disappointing. The menu looked great, the place was cute and smelled good when we walked in. Unfortunately the food was not good. The seafood linguine was fine--I had it without cheese because why would you? But our other dishes were substandard. The baked fish was overcooked, with too much sauce topped with cheese (again unnecessary). Crab cakes had too many and not-good sauces. Side vegs were over- or undercooked. Wine list was good and reasonable, service was great, but the food--while not stupid expensive like Seattle was not cheap and should have been better. read more

We were post whale watching and wanted something warm and hearty. Seafood was in our sights and knew we had to eat here. The chowder was a great starter and the Dungeness crab cakes were phenomenal! For entrees we ordered the Seafood pasta that had all the goodies and baked Salmon because you have to experience the salmon in Anacortes. Service was very sweet and our orders came out quickly. Beautifully decorated restaurant with a nautical sailboat theme. Loved our experience and left feeling very satisfied and accomplished. read more

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Even though they were very busy on a June Saturday night, I was immediately seated at the bar. One of the chefs was working right in front of me and seemed happy to chat. I ordered the salmon in green curry with bok choy and rice. Excellently cooked and the curry flavor was delicate. Not cheap but worth the price! read more

This place was very busy so we took the first available 2 seats at the bar and let me tell you that we both loved watching the open kitchen! It's like a beautiful dance they all do to prepare all the food, mesmerizing to watch! I got a delicious dirty gin martini and we started with the crab cakes which were delicious and filled with crab! I got the steamer clams and hubby got the burger and fries. Everything was delicious and the service was great! read more

Our annual romantic getaway to the Tulip Festival would not be complete without a stop here! We absolutely love Adrift! Our favorite is to sit at the bar and watch the amazing team CREATE! Tonight we had a huckleberry lemon drop and an IPA, bruschetta, Clementine burger, & crab cakes. Coming back tomorrow for the berry crisp à la mode. Yum! read more

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Just ewwww. Went about 6:00 pm on a Thursday. They weren't too busy but as restaurants go, they move like they are busy. I got the oyster po boy which was a joke. The fries weren't even worth mentioning. Barely even room temp. Not a single one came warm from heat lamps. The overpriced $25 po boy had about 2 fried oysters and some ground up slime oysters mix. Not especially inviting. My significant other had the tasteless potatoes soup a.k.a. clam chowder which was a joke. I told my b.f. not too go there. Now he knows better too. read more

We stopped to eat at Adrift after our whale watching tour in the area. If we were locals- this would be a regular spot for us. We truly enjoyed every single bite of our food while dining here. From the creaminess of the crab au gratin to the savory flavors of the sandwiches the food was unmatched by other restaurants in the area that we had tried on our vacation to Washington. On top of the amazing food, the service was quality. Not only did the staff welcome us and provide swift service, but they also gave great recommendations for things to do in the area and in Seattle as that was our next stop. The restaurant provided a relaxing environment with a clean atmosphere. The ambiance was one that shows this is place for family and friends to gather for a good meal. Food- 5/5 Service- 6/5 Atmosphere- 5/5 read more

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We had the Salish sandwich and ordered a Cajun blackened cod and Cajun blackened salmon with a side of fries. The fish was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. They serve home made fries which is seasoned to perfection read more

We were passing through the area and meeting friends for lunch. We were all very pleased with our lunch here at Adrift. I'm a sucker for a beet salad so I immediately chose the Beet Happening salad. I added grilled shrimp as a protein. It was a very good salad with a plentiful amount of beets. The shrimp were a good size and a nice addition. The other 3 guests all chose the halibut. One guest was accidentally brought out salmon instead but opted to keep it rather than wait for another order to be prepared. He said it was very good and not a terrible mistake. The restaurant itself was nice and cozy. Tables are mixed with booths; a bit close together but not in a bothersome way. The bar area is in a separate room (entrance) from the dining area. Definitely worth dining here. read more

Adrift - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Best restaurant in Anacortes! We started with the Dungeness Crab au gratin which was absolutely to die for! Generous amount of crab and cheese along with a baguette. You could also bathe in this. Just the best! My wife and I split the Garlic Brie Burger. 1/3 lb. hamburger with grass fed, organic ground beef topped with roasted garlic cloves, Brie, toasted garlic aioli, pickled red onions and lettuce. According to the menu...I love this one, but perhaps not the best for a date since the garlic is pronounced! read more

We arrived in Anacortes a bit late, so searched for recommendations on Yelp for late serving/pet friendly. The reviews for Adrift were solid. We were not disappointed. The super friendly & efficient servers set the tone. Our server was well informed about all the dishes and offered samples of wine before we chose a bottle. Our group of 3 had and tgoroughly enjoyed some of the best crab cakes I've had served with 2 delicious sauces. Light, crispy and full of crab. Clam chowder was creamy but not heavy and nicely full of veggies and clams. The fried oyster dinner was a hit as was the chiopinno, seafood stew. We live too far to say we'll be regulars, but highly recommend. read more

Vegetarian area on the menu and most things off it can be made vegan. In fact a couple vegan sides will fill you up for the same cost as an entree. Love coming here on a special occasion. The wait is always short and the people are super nice. Feels romantic. read more

Very good clams! Always love Taylor shellfish. $25 for 1lb. The bread that it comes with is sadly not very good, but the clams make up for it. Lots of broth so good bread would be my only suggestion! read more

Adrift - Steamers - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Food is amazing!!! So happy to have found this place! We came for dinner and were very pleased with our seafood dishes.

Adrift is a very popular restaurant! We walked in without a reservation for a 5:30 dinner before our ferry ride out to the San Juan Islands. At that point, there were already no tables left and instead only a couple of counter seats - which is actually our preference! The seats are situated right in front of the kitchen, so we were able to watch as the chefs performed their magic. We ordered two apps (one as an entrée) and one entrée. The first app took about 10 minutes to come out. The other two dishes took an additional 35 minutes to come out (so 45 minutes total) - small kitchen, limited throughout, and being super busy = slow food service, I suppose. Otherwise, the rest of the service is fantastic - the bottleneck certainly isn't the waitstaff! Oven Fries ($7.50) - The are cooked in a huge pile in the oven. Unfortunately, they aren't that great. They're very uniform in texture, including the crust, giving off a very leathery type of chew, like a desiccated husk of a potato. No fluff, no crisp crust, just dry and dehydrated. It's served with a garlic aioli that's not particularly garlicky, but at least adds some fat and creaminess to the fries. The fries are salted well and are tossed with some dried herbs, including parsley and rosemary. (3/5) Crab Cakes, Three ($32) - It looks like they shallow fry these for a bit and then toss in the oven to finish. They baked our serving until they almost looked burnt on the sides, in stark contrast to the next batch of crab cakes that looked golden brown. Yet, they didn't taste burnt at all, which is great. Good crust, plenty of crab meat mixed with a bit of binder and green onion. It's mostly thinly shredded crab meat rather than larger chunks as a more premium crab cake. The texture is a bit on the firmer and drier side, although there's plenty of sauce both on top and bottom. On top is a green guacamole sauce that almost makes the top of the crab cakes taste like fried tortilla. On the bottom is a generous amount of Thai chili sauce, very sweet, tangy and a little bit spicy. I wish the chili sauce wasn't there though - the taste is a bit overpowering to me, making it almost impossible to appreciate the crab. Instead, the only crab-forward bites are those in the center of the cake. I don't usually comment on the plating of the food, but this dish left a lot to be desired, since the sauce is slopped on and below the star of the show - the crab cakes. Let the crab cakes stand on their own with the sauces on the side, or at least not doused in the sauces! (4/5) Sauce Bercy Special, Salmon ($34) - The dish starts with a mound of risotto on the bottom. It's puzzlingly served cold with the rice being undercooked, exhibiting a hard, almost small crunch in the center of each grain of rice. The temperature is very disjointed with the rest of the dish, because the brocollini (cooked well) and the salmon are served steaming hot. The sauce on top is savory and a bit lemony and the salmon is cooked well enough, only slightly overcooked, being not too dry with a good flaky texture. The sauce is not warmed and instead ladled on top of the salmon from a metal container. (3/5) I have some mixed feelings about Adrift. I feel like for the price point, the food should be a lot better executed than it actually is. I saw the chefs working hard, so I feel like this might be a management problem. Perhaps they are allowing too many guests into the restaurant at once and/or have too large of a menu, requiring too much time per dish in the extremely small kitchen. It's a shame, because the experience could be a lot better with better throughput management. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms. read more

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Came by for dinner and had a nice meal. Ordered the chimichurri salmon. It was cooked to perfection and I liked the chimichurri sauce. It came with potatoes and broccoli. Ordered the mango bread pudding for dessert. I love mangoes and am a big fan of bread pudding. Together it was ok but not as good as I had hoped. Inside is a bit confusing. You walk in to the bar and the dining area is a separate room to the right. Server did a nice enough job, service was good but not personable. I can see why this place is popular, they have good food even though it was a bit pricey. read more

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A small, casual restaurant focusing on local produce and manufacturers. The small space was packed but I sat at the counter and watched the chefs move quickly filling all the orders streaming in. I had the steamed mussels and clams in a red curry sauce, mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk, kale with garlic and leek, and finished it off with vanilla ice cream with stout hot fudge sauce. All of it was outstanding and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

Great service with awesome food. If you enjoy a good cocktail menu, they have some specialty drinks like the Huckleberry Lemon Drop that was to die for. I ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer & dinner as they were that good. My husband got the steamer shells & linguine & was very satisfied. My son enjoyed the kids pasta with marinara. Overall, great experience & would done again. read more

Adrift - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

We were so surprised by this place because from the outside, you're not thinking it's much. Inside is cozy and cute! The lemon water was refreshing, service was welcoming and attentive. We had the Dungeness crab au gratin, which was delicious! Full of large chunks of crab. We also had blackened cod tacos. I prefer the black beans on the side but my husband loved these. The fresh peanut butter pie was incredible. I'm a baker and this blew mine out of the water. We will be back! read more

I only had the fried egg sandwich and coffee but I feel that was enough to issue a 5 star rating. Just take a look at the picture of that sandwich and you'll see. Service was excellent and the wooden booths make for a cozy atmosphere. read more

Adrift - Fried egg sandwich with avocado - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Highly rated, my daughter and I stopped by for a quick lunch. When you walk in, it doesn't seem like it's a restaurant but you walk towards the back and on the right side is the dining room. Our server was very nice and darn it!!!!!! I forgot our servers name. She was very nice, friendly and attentive. Food: Shrimp Tacos Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwhich add Tomato Soup French Fries The shrimp tacos were good, and the friench fries were really good. I enjoyed the grilled cheese and dipping it in the soup. Overall, it's a cute spot and nice neighborhood. I'd return again. read more

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I came here a few weeks ago with my family. We had a reservation and were meeting the other half of our party who had already arrived before us. Apparently we came through the wrong entrance, but as we were walking over, we saw our table and our families stuff. I don't know if it was the head kitchen man or something, but we had to go "check in with him" and he was incredibly rude and was mad that we didn't check in the right way. Our server ended up coming over and apologizing for the man snapping at us. Other than the rude "welcoming", the food was good, and our server was very nice. Can't say I would come back again though after how rude that guy was. Super condescending and treated us like we were stupid. read more

Adrift - Grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

The food DELICIOUS. The service INCREDIBLE. The cocktails SO GOOD. The ambiance was such a VIBE. Highly recommend this place and shoutout Jason, he was funny, personable, and had a lot of knowledge of the dishes and cocktails for good recommendations. read more

Adrift - Blackened Fish (salmon) substitute kale for broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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A fun and quirky little stop in anacortes perfect for a dinner out. Lots of interesting things on the menu, it was hard to choose. So surprised to see a dirty soda on the menu and had to give it a try, so tasty. We got a mix of salads and sandwiches as the table all of which were tasty and filling. A cozy little spot but still didn't feel over crowded we had a nice time out here! read more

Simply put, Adrift has a great menu and good staff. We've been here a few times and enjoyed it each time. Sometimes we just do apps, sometimes more. Anacortes surprisingly has a decent food scene. read more

We didn't have reservations and thought we would give it a try. It.was really good. We sat at the bar. I ordered the burger medium rare . It came medium as I thought it would. The soup was amazing. We will be back for sure. read more

Adrift - Burger - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Food was so good, we had crab cakes to start, a burger, and the steamer clams, all was amazing. Jennifer was our server and she was delightful and friendly. My mom and I can't wait to come back. read more

This place has the best crab cakes my husband and I have ever had. So fresh tasting and lots of crab. The service is excellent and bonus- our dog can be with us on the patio! This is a must to stop at when we are in town. read more

Adrift - Restaurant frontage - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Excellent service & food. Kale was not overcooked, the aromatics enhanced the taste & freshness. Crab cakes & steamers were just as good; focaccia was perfect to sop up the steamer "juice." read more

Adrift - Kale, crab cakes, steamer pot - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

This was my first time here - I had the breakfast tacos (which were just okay) BUT I had the new potatoes with mushroom cream sauce and it was literally one of the best things I've ever eaten. I also had a piece of key lime pie which was DELICIOUS. The service was wonderful, ambience comfortable and inviting. I really enjoyed my meal. Thank you. Folks...get the potato side. read more

Adrift - Potatoes with mushroom cream sauce - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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We were so very pleased the service was great. The food was fresh and the flavour was wonderful!

We enjoyed a perfect meal. We started with the bruschetta, then shared the beet salad and had the seafood linguine. Everything was very fresh and the service was excellent. read more

With all the great dining experiences in Anacortes, we finally got around to Adrift. We will not forget to put this place on the top of our list as a favorite. I had to try the pan fried oysters and they did not disappoint. Very flavorful and the nori was a nice addition. They had a blue crab sandwich special, which was good, but maybe just a little too much bread. The aioli was a nice addition to the crab. Service was great and seating was nice. Loved the decor in the bar area. Lots of books I wanted to check out on the shelves there. Adrift is a worthwhile restaurant to check out when in Anacortes. read more

We're in town from hot springs Arkansas. Our whale watching tour guide recommended this place for the salmon. Amazing! We loved it! Service was amazing and food was exceptional! read more

Adrift - Lopez Island Creamery Ice Cream - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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I really liked the food at Adrift. I was pleased they had a variety of dishes that different from the local bar food normals. My bf had had a fried oyster/ on a hamburger years earlier her was was dying for one. Even though it wasn't on the menu they did it for an up charge. Although the cook forgot them and we had to send it back the first time. It's the only reason I took a star off. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. It's pricey and I would expect a tiny more attention to detail on the kitchens end. read more

Adrift - So excited for this - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

If you're looking for locally sourced ingredients in a passionately thoughtful dish, look no further. Our service was very good, water glasses always kept full and we were thirsty. The ambience is quaint and inviting, making us feel comfortable.. Like we are in someone's home. The only misstep is being out of their most popular dessert. Other than that, it was a deliciously delightful experience, everyone who visits Anacortes should have. read more

Adrift - Think this is called the Daver.. It was good, but it definitely left wondering how much better the dessert pie would have been. - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Service great, food great, overall we would recommend! Awesome crab cakes! Loved the things for sale, good wine and SUPER clean restaurant!