Cute dining room for ~50 people Daily Burger special with gorgonzola, bacon and sweet peppers, medium rare sub salad (clam chowder) rather than fries and kettle chips. Oh yeah this is good IPA in the PNW? You bet ya Others jumped in on tuna sandwich pan fried oysters which were enjoyed. If you're a local, you know. If you're passing through, you'll hear about it. Come on in, the water's fine. The food damn good too. read more

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Search no more for delectable dishes; crab cakes are loaded with fresh crab and minimal breading as they should be when done to highlight the fish. Had also some of the local oysters which being on the briny side were still very scrumptious and extremely fresh tasting. The other choice we made was for the 'catch of the day (Ling COD) burger with balsamic braised red onions and garlic mayo. The house made potatoes were very tasty with the Rosemary herb seasoning. Lastly the sparkling rose wine option totally sealed the deal. The staff too deserves great acknowledgement in their service and thoroughness of info about options and local made hot sauce!!! You can't go wrong and should certainly make this a stop on your journey. read more

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Great seafood in Anacordas. We sat outside during a beautiful day. Our server was prompt, but rolled her eyes at my jokes... : ) I recommend this place. The lager was a bit dry/bitter for my taste, but the halibut was delicious. read more

Wonderful ambience, delicious food and super nice waitstaff. One of my favorite dishes was the poblano Crema salmon it was yummy!

Loved the fish tacos. Nobody offered me a bite of theirs dish so I think it was all good

Had several vegan options on the menu. I had the rice stir fry and a ginger mouse. Both were very good! My friend enjoyed her pork chop and risotto. Host and server were super nice and helpful! read more

Expensive, but generally good quality food! Their Covid safety protocols are in place and the service was much better than my previous visit! read more

Adrift - High hopes! - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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A waste of time and money. We stopped in last Saturday for lunch. Our main criteria was a place without a wait, and this place was the only one that fit the bill. We quickly learned why. Service was slow and lackluster, even with the dining room mainly empty. The hostess/waitress that seated us used every bit of body language at her disposal to let us know we were inconveniencing her by coming in. The waitress that served us was flighty, didn't seem to know the menu at all, and frequently forgot we were there (perhaps she wasn't used to having two tables at once? I don't know). I had to ask twice and wait 20 minutes just to get our check so we could get the heck out of there. Further, once emptied our water glasses sat empty, even after requesting a refill. Don't get me started on the food. I'm no stranger to small restaurant fare, being the daughter of a restaurateur myself. I understand that a tight menu that makes the most use of a limited range of ingredients is good for the bottom line and for the kitchen staff. And that might have worked in this case, if the kitchen staff had any clue at all of what to do with these ingredients. For example, it's obvious that whomever designed the menu considers gorgonzola to be the epitome of the gourmet touch. And perhaps it could be, if it was paired with the right ingredients and seasoned appropriately. Unfortunately, the cook obviously has no clue how to assemble food of the caliber this place is trying to pawn off on the public. We had a Skagit burger (which was okay but slightly overcooked and nothing special -- you could find similar at any fast casual place and blue cheese would have been a better pairing), the grilled cheese (I was curious about the cheese pairings as they seemed mismatched -- I should have trusted my gut as gorgonzola, poor quality mozz, and what seemed to be cut-rate block cheddar did not go together well), and the tuna (what is listed on the menu is what you get -- no salt, no pepper, no seasonings beyond dill are included in the tuna. Bland at best). Oh, and don't get me started on the gorgonzola "dressing"- some gorgonzola soaked in watered down buttermilk. Learn to use some herbs! We won't be back, that's for sure! read more

Food is great. Price is expensive. Service is good. Inside is kind dark. Limited window seats.

This is the second time I've eaten here and they have not disappointed! My husband and I went into town today and were looking for some lunch. I had their breakfast the first time I was there so I wasn't sure what to expect. We both ordered burgers and they were SO GOOD! I had a garlic and Brie burger. I've never seen so much garlic on a burger ever! Big cloves of roasted garlic with melty brie. It came with a side of herb fries The first time I came to this restaurant is more than worth a mention. I did not do yelp reviews at the time, it was over a year ago. My 7 year old son was with me, we were in Anacortes in the morning and he was hungry for breakfast. He has severe food allergies to peanut and Treenuts so popping into a restaurant to eat can be quite difficult. The host was so kind. She asked the kitchen before we were seated to make sure the kids food was safe. She then seated us and asked if there was anything else in the kitchen that may be of concern. When I mentioned cross contamination of cooking surfaces she went right back into the kitchen and verified with the cook that he would be safe. I can't remember what we ate- but I've always remembered the experience. It can be difficult for me to take him anywhere and have us both feel comfortable. It was very much appreciated. read more

The crab cakes were fantastic. The roasted cauliflower salad was good but nothing special. The restaurant is split into two parts. You enter through the bar and the host podium is all the way at the back, a little awkward. They were full when we stopped by but were happy to get us a reservation for 45 minutes later. When we got back at 8 pm only a few tables were taken. It was super noisy. The cacophony died away as soon as the large group behind us left and we could then hear each other talking. Nice little place with decent food. Cute sailboat models and unusual French WWI posters. It was my first time eating dinner in Anacortes, I'd probably try a few other places before trying this place again. Pros: crabcakes Cons: Noisy, hard to get in, underwhelming food. read more

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Good, overpriced food. Overly-attentive waitstaff, friendly customers, outdated interior.

Absolutely AMAZING seafood with tons of GF options. Best fish tacos I've ever had. Friendly and attentive staff as well. (Our server was from Ohio and was AWESOME!) All of this in an unassuming space on Commercial Ave. read more

We had lunch here on our trip on the way to the San Juan Islands, it was absolutely delicious and everyone was super friendly we will definitely make this a stop on our way back to the San Juan's next year!! PS they had an awesome Bloody Mary's! read more

Adrift - Yum‼ - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Be prepared to pay a lot more than the food and slow service is worth. We were saddened by the oyster po boy that had a chopped and formed oyster patty. WHO DOES THAT?! read more

We went there on date day on a Saturday afternoon after making reservations. We were seated very promptly and our drink order was taken straight away. Their special martini is delicious and just the precise temperature required for maximum enjoyment. The bloody mary must be a specialty as it's carefully and artistically made with very fine ingredients. The chunk of warm bacon kicks it up a notch! All over the world, I have sampled cioppino and I must say the Adrift version is the very finest both in flavor and presentation. The Clementine is finger-licking good and bursting with flavor, Tip, get an extra napkin. Strongly recommended and there's something on the menu for everyone. read more

Rated for dine-in. Cute local seafood restaurant with a nautical theme. - Blackened salmon was excellent - great spice flavor and cooked really well. - Cioppino was served with a huge scoop of mayonnaise on top, but it was easy to remove. Broth was very light and not too seafood-y, but I actually enjoyed that, and the mussels, clams, and cod in it were tasty. - Dungeness crab cake was served with a sauce that tasted like duck sauce from a Chinese restaurant - way too sweet and overpowered any crab flavor that I could taste, but the crab was tender. - Bread was delicious! read more

Yes. Come. Enjoy. Tell them Goodnrg sent you! Say Hi to my favorite server Joan, ah they are all wonderful! Food is great and consistent in quality! Life's short, go enjoy yourself! read more

I've been to Adrift a few times. The food is their is expensive and not as good as I had hoped for at the prices. I'm giving three stars due to the pricing and food options. Where we were their the last time our waitress wasn't very attentive nor personable, our food took over 45mins and our appetizers never came out. read more

What a neat restaurant in downtown Anacortes, WA! I found this place on Yelp for dinner and was glad to stop by. We came in as the rush began for the evening, so there was not a lot of available seats. We decided to wait around for availability and also were okay with the bar seating because we didn't want to be picky when we were extremely hungry. I liked the interior of the restaurant. It gives off this cozy and library vibe with the old books laying around on the shelves. Art images are on the wall, but I am nota artistic to discuss this except for there are colorful and creative pictures on the wall for your amusement and/or enjoyment. Hahahaha ! We finally got our available bar seating and happened to get the best view of the kitchen team in action, and you can see one photo and one video that I posted. My friend ordered burger with fries. The burger was stuffed with fresh vegetables and grass-fed beef with juice dripping out! The sauce has a touch of bacon in it, so you can definitely taste the bacon. The crunchy fries added a good complement to the medium-size burger. I ordered my simple tacos with cat fish. It has all the ingredients like a real taco has, and the fresh vegetables and cat fish make it tasting so good ! I couldn't complain at all! read more

The badass burger is the best burger in America! Mix of ouster and the beef is delicious! The kale salad is heavy on the garlic and delicious also! Highly recommend! read more

Food was way too salty. Service was bad considering how much extra help they had. They were nice and got us seated quickly but then we were ignored for most of the visit. We understand, staffing is tough right now. It was unfortunate the food was so disappointing considering all the reviews. Overrated place for sure. read more

The crab cakes were absolutely delicious, I was blown away by the taste and freshness of each side dish as well. Customer service, on the other hand, was very disappointing. The cashier was in training and her instructor was having dinner across the room, about 12 feet away. With a mouthful of food, would keep barking orders at the very pleasant cashier in training in how to ring up my to-go order for two. It was absolutely disgusting to watch. There were no utensils included with my food items (I had to come back for them) and I almost walked out without my paid desert. I should have looked inside the bag before I left the restaurant. While I left feeling disappointed, the food was some of the most delicious I've ever tasted in Washington State. read more

Adrift - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

The food is excellent, most of the time, we are regulars there. Good quality ingredients, organic in many cases, locally sourced pesticide free...we don't leave feeling bad after eating. Our only complaint is they keep the place too cold! In the winter you will see most customers wearing jackets. You would think that would give them a clue to turn the heat up, but it doesn't. Clearly the staff love it, they are working in short sleeves. But the coldness it the only thing that makes us hesitate to choose eating there. read more

My wife and I stopped in after finding our favorite Mexican restaurant closed. We both ordered the 1/3 pound hamburgers. The burgers were hands down the best burgers we have ever had in the PNW. I have had burgers from several restaurants in the area and they don't get any better than Adrift. read more

Phenomenal people and staff who run this establishment. Super welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious, fresh and had great flavors. Thanks for the great dining experience! read more

Awesome interesting food. The stuffed squash , roast potatoes, chimichurri salmon were out of this world. Great atmosphere and service too.

Wow, what a nice surprise!! The customer care, the food, the setting-- all wonderful!!! They are accommodating, too. I'll be back!! Tomato soup was awesome! Mixed greens was super fresh! Edamame was great with their ginger sauce. Baked salmon was quite tasty!! Fish tacos was superb! read more

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Best crab cakes I've ever had! We always make a special trip to Anacortes just for this restaurant every summer while visiting Bellingham. Everything else on the menu is also excellent and the staff is very friendly. The place is a little small, but it's comfortable. I would highly recommend going here! read more

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ALWAYS GOOD!!! Best burger ever. Period. The end. Last time our waitress wasn't super friendly, but I let that go real quick because I just love everything else about Adrift. read more

One of the top restaurants in Anacortes. Everything is good. If you like garlic, try the Kale Brutus. Veggie starts with tofu for the vegetarians. The crab au gratin is a delicious starter if you want to splurge. read more

Came in and front and center was DESSERT!! YUM, our mouths watered instantly. The hostess showed us to the booth. The restaurant had a cool sailor vibe. My love ordered the baked fish with sun dried tomato aioli, mushroom risotto and asparagus. I had Dungeness crab au gratin with fresh baked bread. It was so delicious I'll be thinking about it for a long time. My pomegranate mimosa was on point as well. This place is amazing. Dessert creme brulee and key lime tart. I thought I died and went to heaven. GO!!!! read more

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Food is good, not great. Service is okay, not attentive. It gets a bit dark inside. Overall not bad.

Long wait...but our server Nora's attentiveness made up for it. The place was packed with both locals and visitors, with only 2 servers so tables took a while to get ready. But once we've ordered, food came out really fast. I wasn't feeling particularly well that night so my appetite wasn't all there. But the fish taco completely changed my state of mind..the salsa was the perfect mix with the catfish. My husband got the crab cake, which he enjoyed a lot as well. The local beers were tasty as well. Overall, a solid food place offering a charming environment with great services! read more

Adrift - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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This spot was directly across the street from our hotel and were starving. Definitely a great spot for locally sourced food and great vegetarian options. 5 stars for exceptional taste and quality of the dishes. Great choices: 1. Roasted Garlic Burger - substituted with salmon and definitely worth it!! 2. Adrift Salad with lemon basil dressing 3. Beet Street Tacos - spicy vegetarian option! 4. Tasty sides: grilled tofu, cinnamon black beans, coconut mashed sweet potatoes Get some. read more

Service sucked!!! Took 20 minutes to be recognized when we were the only ones waiting to be seated. It takes a simple "seat you soon" or "give me time to be with you" not making the customer feel invisible. Cioppino is over rated the broth sucked. The other food was good. read more

Adrift - The food was good over all But the Cioppino is over rated.Dungeness Crab Au Gratin was amazing so was the Dungeons Crab Cakes. - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Really tasty food and great, friendly staff. The crab cakes were great and even the edamame was delicious!

Everything, and I mean everything was amazing. My wife who hates crab has been converted. I might come back here for my last meal in life.

We found this place on Yelp after we arrived on the ferry from Sidney, BC. We had a fabulous late dinner and we're the last to be served before closing at 10pm. What a delicious and eclectic menu, but what made this meal memorable was our server Samantha and the other staff including Cole and Heath! We sat at the bar to eat as the rest of the restaurant was filled to capacity, a great indicator of a great place. We were with our good friends and we all had something different to eat, and everything was delicious. If you are ever in Anacortes eat here, and ask for Samantha! read more

Adrift - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Food was absolutely amazing ! We had a great waitresses I think her name was Trisha, probably wrong but she had a little limp in her step. She was amazing and led us to Cioppino, Dungeness Au Gratin, Crab Cakes, and pan fried oysters. Everything was delicious! Place is quaint and filled with maritime decor as expected for the area. Eat here if you have the opportunity! read more

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