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

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

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

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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We came in fairly late and wanted to talk. The people were super nice and catered to our needs. The food was delicious and just the right amount. I enjoyed the key lime tartlet for dessert. By the time we left everyone. Else had left except two people cleaning and they still didn't rush us snd were very nice. Thank you. read more

Met some girlfriends for dinner at Adrift last night, with an onion allergy I was still able to find a delicious entree. I can't recommend them enough! I added salmon, and ate every single bit of it. The seasame ginger sauce satisfied my pregnancy cravings. Most definitely will be going back with my husband for a date night! read more

Adrift - Veggie stirfry - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

The weather was lovely, so we chose a table outside. Our entree choices were both delicious; poblano grits with shrimp and blackened cod with roasted potatoes and sauted kale. The service was prompt and attentive. When we return, we will happily dine here again. read more

Great food and service. Nice walk from the marina. For someone with celiac disease, they can safely feed you. Try to stop by every time we are in town. read more

This restaurant was fantastic. Excellent food, and the Old Fashion was one of the best my husband has ever had. Owner makes her own Asian pear syrup! Quaint, copper table tops, the entire experience was fantastic. read more

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

Amazing food, great service, lots of selections! Good location and no problem finding parking nearby!

Stopped by for lunch. They have quite a few options for gluten free and dairy free dining. The waitress was very helpful and the service was quick. I had the beet salad with the mustard basil dressing and bacon. My husband had the homemade soup and a sandwich. All the food was very tasty. read more

I tried one of their most popular dish, cioppino and it was very good. My favorite cioppino of all times is at Soto mare in San Francisco so I was a bit biased going in. Their version of cioppino is very light and healthy. The seafood was cooked perfectly. The broth was flavorful but light it had a good amount of seafood broth with just a hint of tomato. I love that the tomato flavor wasn't dominant. There was also a good amount of seafood as well as fresh vegetable. My favorite part was the toasted crostini. I wished I had more! The only thing I didn't like about the dish is the dollop of cilantro creme aioli on top of the crostini. It was a bit heavy and the flavor did not go well together but was easy to remove. For dessert, I ordered the vegan chocolate mousse with candied ginger. This was also very good. I appreciate the innovative flavors however I felt that the ginger did not go well with the chocolate. A drizzle of sea salted caramel would have been better. I thought the service was excellent and I love the casual library decoration vibe. Sometimes I just love having an introverted moment and have a quiet dinner by myself. I thought that this restaurant was not perfect but definetely very solid place located in a cute small town. I would go back again and recommend this place to others. read more

Adrift - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

We are becoming regulars here for good reason. The service is outstanding. The place is charming whether you eat outside with your dog in tow in their cozy patio dining sections, in the lovely dining area, or at the counter where you feel like part of the family. Get the crab cakes! We are addicted. They are the best. The grilled shrimp are incredible. The crab au gratin is great--share it as an appetizer. Their salads are super fresh. read more

Go to Tasha's or A'Town for consistent good food. Adrift tries hard but consistency is a must for me. Also it is so noisy - the dining room needs help read more

Had the adrift salad with grilled blackened chicken. Ginger dressing . It was delicious. Partner had egg sandwich with avocado. Was very tasty, was hot and the eggs were done perfectly! read more

Excellent cioppino!! Great seafood and bistro options! 1/2 price bottles of wine on Wednesdays! Nice ambiance and wonderful, friendly service! Highly recommend! read more

Staff was super friendly and attentive, giving my husband and I some recommendations on real estate, things to see and do around the islands, and explaining different menu items. The food was really fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. My husband had the cioppino, I took a bite, we both thought it was delicious! Super fresh! I had shrimp tacos, which were really good, too. I loved the accoutrements that came with it, as well as our truffle, fries and crabcakes, they were also really tasty! Super relaxed vibe, but quality food! read more

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Had a very good dinner at Adrift last night. They had a nice selection of seafood options, burgers, vegetarian options. We had great service and the bar area looked nice when we walked through to our table. I will be back for more visits. read more

We were privileged enough to eat at Adrift tonight, and man, we relished each bite! The baked salmon and herbed risotto was melt in your mouth, and the crab cakes were a treat. We sat at the counter and thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment of the well oiled kitchen. We're from out of town, but already planning our next trip so we can enjoy dinner here again. read more

I love my food here , affordable price, good seafood quality and great service as well! read more

Adrift - I really enjoyed my food in this place! Everything was delicious, excellent service and good price - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

The seafood was excellent as was the service. We stopped in before catching the ferry and they did not disappoint. I got the cioppino and enjoyed it. It was a relatively rich tomato based broth and would definitely recommend it. read more

Had the Romesco Fish special with halibut was cooked to perfection. Absolutely loved the sauce it complements the fish and broccolini well. Highly recommend dining at this gem of a restaurant! read more

Adrift - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Adrift met its Yelp rating. Fantastic food and a fun, nostalgic environment. Service was upbeat and pleasantly friendly.

Was excited to try this place based on all the rave reviews, but unfortunately did not live up to expectations. Food: We got the blackened salmon and the cioppino. The salmon was a small serving and was unfortunately a tad overcooked. It came with a kale side dish that had a lot of garlic on it (I love garlic but I think this seemed like it was a mistake). The Cioppino, on the other hand, was a more generous serving and had salmon, cod, mussels, shrimp etc. as well as toast. Unfortunately, the sauce was very carrot-heavy and lacking in flavor. I also did not care for the creme fraiche kinda sauce that the bread was covered in. Overall, a very so-so experience, especially for a more expensive place. Service: It was a bit confusing to get seated and it was other customers who had to help us find the hostess (you have to walk in through one of the two entrances and walk towards the very back of the restaurant). The staff was very friendly, but I think they were understaffed and we somehow had three servers through the meal. Based on reviews, I thought they would tell us a bit about the dishes, help us pick wines, etc. but it was clear that the staff was very busy and they didn't mention specials. The food took a very long time to come out and when it did finally arrive, they started closing the restaurant which is always an awkward feeling. read more

Adrift - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Service was good. The Shrimp and Grits were very good, shrimp was cooked perfectly. The Cioppino was just ok and expected much more flavor and seafood for the price. read more

Stopped in on our way to the San Juan ferry. Was able to put in a togo order while we were driving and it was ready just as we arrived. Ate in our car. What We Had: - Troller Tuna Sandwich - Skagit Burger Pros: - Tasted very fresh! - Food is thoughtfully prepared and the chips on the side were a good accompaniment Cons: - None Overall: Would come back for table service if we're in WA again. Great little city just south of Canada read more

Adrift - Troller Tuna Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Let me preface this review with food was stellar, but service was not. We were seated quickly on a Saturday evening about 1 hour before closing. I had asked the host if they were still seating for dinner, and they said yes, they were still accepting guests. There was no mention about being short-staffed or not having enough food for the rest of the evening. Once we were seated, we were not addressed by a server for about 10 minutes and did not receive any water. When the server came to take our orders, we had to order water. Water was then brought out after our other drinks were brought to the table. When our appetizer arrived, we were not given any utensils. We sat for a few minutes, thinking a server would bring us some silverware, but no one stopped by again. I flagged down a different server and asked for utensils. They left and came back 5 minutes later, informing us that silverware was being washed, and quickly turned to leave. My group sat and waited, staring at the appetizer, with no utensils to eat it with. Did they expect us to use our hands? After waiting probably 10 minutes since receiving the appetizer, a different server came by with plastic forks. Fortunately the food was still hot. When the entrée arrived, it was presented to us with a different side than was advertised on the menu. The server made no effort to explain the change and did not inform us during ordering. Later when I asked the server about it, she said that they had run out of the original side and the kitchen made the swap. What if I was allergic to the new side? I'm shocked they didn't even inform us of the change. Finally, the server forgot our salad. We had to ask her about the status of the salad. Once we did, she immediately retrieved it from the kitchen. The salad contained large pieces of cucumber that were very difficult to eat. We then had to ask for knives in which she brought out real silverware for us to finally use. We tried the fried oysters, crab cake dinner and the piano salad. The oysters and crab cakes were divine, but I would skip the piano salad and pick something else. This food really was amazing, but the service was such a turn-off, with staff not taking any responsibility or apologizing for miscommunication. read more

Adrift - Dungeons Crab Cakes My plastic fork since there were no clean utensils and a different side that on the menu - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Adrift never disappoints. The wait staff is hardworking and professional. The clams, fish specials, and seafood stew were excellent. The wine Wednesday special offered to us was a wonderful surprise. We had a really nice evening out and will continue coming back. It's also great to have an option to sit outside. read more

Aloha, when in Anacortes you'll be amazed at all the seriously delicious food in this little town, with Adrift being the towns gem. We visited 10+ years ago and I still say Adrift is one of my favorite restaurants. Everything is amazingly delicious. Solid American seafood with a pacific Euro-Asian touch (furukake dis and dat). Nice size portions, farm to table, fresh fresh fresh. Enjoy! read more

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Took a day trip to Anacortes and stopped by Adrift for a late lunch around 2pm. We were seated immediately and promptly given waters and menus. Shortly after we got our drink and food orders in - they allow tasting of the items on draft BTW! I ordered a half portion of the caprese grilled cheese and my fiancé ordered the clementine burger both with the fries. Food was very flavorful, and you can tell they love their herbs and seasonings here! Half portion of my sandwich was plenty and left room for a key lime pie tartlet which was light but just sweet enough. Highly recommend Adrift for a food stop in Anacortes! Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Total of food, drinks, and dessert was ~$46 read more

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I enjoyed every...single...bite when we came here to eat. I cannot remember the dish name, but I ordered a seafood stew in a tomato based broth. The crostini was the perfect pairing. The restaurant itself was small and cozy, which was nice. Very high ceilings made it a little loud, but still manageable. My only complaint about Adrift is the time it takes to be seated and waited on. One prior time, it was very busy, so we understood. This last time we visited, it wasn't busy, but they were possibly short-staffed. This is the only reason I gave a 4 star review. HIGHLY recommend a visit to see for yourself. read more

Nice little spot with indoors and outdoor options (we sat inside). Staff were very friendly, and our waiter spent ample time helping us figure out wine and deserts, but it took them over 10 minutes to first visit us after being seated. They seem to have too few folks working for the crowd they had, which isn't so uncommon nowadays, but at least once they got to us service was great. We had ordered the "Adrift" salad to share to start, as well as the Za'atar fish (Salmon) and Blackened Cod. The salad was very good, but we agreed the dressing we chose (toasted sesame ginger) was a bit too salty. The Za'atar fish was fantastic and one of the better dishes we've had recently. The cod was good, but the star of this dish was the sautéed kale (worth asking to get as its own side it's so good). For both entrees the fish was just a bit over cooked, particularly the salmon. For desert we had the ice cream pie which was great, but maybe too much for two people :] (our waiter warned us it was big so that's on us!) Along with the long time to first contact with our waiter, our salad came out after our entrees, and only because we reminded them about it when the entrees came. We mentioned starting with it at ordering. Not a big deal, but when the salad arrived (delivered by someone other than our waiter) they said they were sorry for forgetting it and that it was on the house. Nice gesture, probably unnecessary, but our check came and there was the salad. Odd miscommunication? We paid for it since it was good and it didn't really matter to us if it was late, but it's not great to tell customers a thing is on the house and then charge for it. Overcooked fish in a seafood place is hard to overlook, and some oddities with staff and communication are unfortunate. There are certainly some awesome things at Adrift to experience, so maybe we just got a little unlucky. Still had a good meal and would consider trying it again in the future. read more

Spent the day wandering around with friends and had a late lunch here. It was a perfect, sunny day so we sat outside, on a less perfect day I would enjoy the fun ambiance inside. I started with a Bloody Mary with an over the top garnish that I adored. I ordered the crab cakes which were well prepared with real crab. The Thai chili sauce did not add anything to the crab cakes and was more of a distraction so I scraped it all off. Wish I had asked for it on the side, but I thought it would work. The potatoes and kale were very good. 8/10 One friend had the fish tacos she gave them a 7/10, fish and spice levels were good, but she did not care for the black beans in the taco, again, something that would be better placed on the side separately. The cold noodle salad with salmon that my other friend got was a 10/10, amazing salad, delicious salmon and great presentation. I have to admit I was a bit jealous of her meal. Service was good, so really it was just some of the extras with the meals that didn't work out so great that knocked a star off. read more

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Cute place. The food was fresh and delicious. Portion sizes were perfect. The service was fast and friendly. We will definitely return.

Came here on a Friday night while visiting Anacortes. The inside is a bit casual and has a small town feel. The staff are super kind and service was quick and fantastic. Now, the food. We got the Dungeness Crab au Gratin which was delicious - creamy and with plenty of crab. The baguette they brought out was fresh and warm which added to the experience. We also got two glasses of wine, and found the local white from Lopez Island to be delicious (although I'm not a wine expert) For mains, we got the Dungeness Crab Cakes and Za'tar Cod special. The crab cakes were delicious, well seasoned and had a tasty sauce, and came with delicious sides. The potatoes were crispy on the top and bottom and really tasty. The kale was seasoned with salt and garlic and was very fresh. The Za'tar cod special was unfortunately not quite what we were expecting. The cod was a bit over cooked, so not as tender, and the sauce and seasoning was pretty lacking. Especially given the price not sure that it was worth it. Overall we really had a positive experience, just given the premium we were paying, we would've expected a little bit more. read more

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Thank you Adrift! The north end of old town Anacortes doesn't have many breakfast options during the week. I really wanted something on the healthy side too. Looked at Adrifts website and found this gorgeous picture of these breakfast tacos. I'm allergic to yeast so can't eat breakfast sandwhiches. I called them and asked if those tacos were available because I didn't see them on the menu. The lady that answered the phone asked the guys if they could make them for me and they said, sure! I go to pick up my order as I had to get back to work and the guys said they made that the daily special because then some of the staff wanted some. Thank you so much for going out of your way for me! They were perfect! Not over salty like a bunch of breakfast options. read more

Adrift - Breakfast Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

Sat at the bar, service was great. Food was delicious! Ordered the special bruschetta, crab cakes entree, taco, and a mocktail. Bonus: tell your server about any birthdays - free birthday dessert! I loved the atmosphere and would recommend stopping by. read more