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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Food is great. It does NOT makeup for the Hygiene by staff including management. Removing dirty dishes then immediately delivering fresh food by cleanup crew! Playing with their hair, beards, and face is dangerous and irresponsible, not to mention past cases of food born illnesses! They need to train themselves and employees on proper food handeling! read more

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

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

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Good burgers, but a little expensive. Not much for lunch "seafood", unless you want to buy a dinner entre. And no clam chowder. Service was slow even though it wasn't busy read more

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

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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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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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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There is Asian influence in the food here, so if that isn't your style, don't eat here. We ordered crab cakes that had some kind of sweet & sour chili style sauce as the base and avocado sauce over the top - not traditional, but wasn't bad if you're into these kinds of flavors and appreciate heat. I ordered the Caesar salad, which was incredibly spicy and had some kind of alternative flavors in the dressing to contribute. The after taste was nothing like traditional Caesar dressing. Great portion size. The roasted veggies were good, but nothing to write home about. Could easily make something similar, or better, at home. The cheese was clearly just a slice of cheese thrown in randomly that melted and clumped in one area of the bowl. Baked fish meal was delicious, but lacking some flavor. Loved the restaurant vibe and outdoor seating area. Incredibly charming, but the food did not match the vibe. read more

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Hubby and I ordered the fish tacos and the garlic Brie burger. The portion was just right and the taste of both entrees were fabulous! We decided to have dessert and quickly chose the key lime tartlet and the Lopez Island Creamery Pier Pie- WOW to both! Staff were friendly and accommodating, especially since the place was busy because of the art festival. We chose the outdoor seating and enjoyed the great weather. Will come again. read more

Adrift - Lopez Island Creamery Pier Pie - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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We went here when the ferry was delayed. What a treat! We were able to sit with our dogs outside with heat lamps. Every dish we got was terrific, but ciopinno and tacos were real stand outs read more

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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We stopped in on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't very busy which was nice. There are a couple patio seats so we chose to sit outside. Our server greeted us quickly and was efficient. I had the Dungeness crab cakes (appetizer) and I really enjoyed them. You can choose 1,2 or 3 cakes and two was enough where I was full but not stuffed. The aoli was nice as well. My husband had the Skagit burger and he said the burger itself was delicious, but the fries were lacking. They had a lot of herbs but not a ton of seasoning which I think was what happened. Overall it was a nice little spot for lunch and I'd come back to try other items. read more

Adrift - Skagit Burger - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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

Food and service were EXCELLENT! We were visiting family, so glad they suggested having dinner there. We highly recommend!

Wow this place has delicious food! We had fish tacos, side of kale and and seafood cioppino. The food was flavorful and fresh.

This restaurant is a must when in anacortes. The crab cake is a must and the sauce for it is divine. We got the baked salmon and the salmon with poblano sauce. Both delicious and great portions! read more

We were on vacation and saw the great reviews and were not disappointed! We also were in a time crunch to make our whale tour and asked them if we could be in and out in an hour and they were super gracious and helpful to get us a table, especially since we were a group of 8 with 4 kids. The environment was fun and it felt like a big part of our day and trip. The food was also delicious. I especially loved my fish tacos. Highly recommend!! read more

We have found it quite challenging to find outdoor dining in NW Washington in January, for some reason, so we were excited to check out Adrift in Anacortes. They have a small outdoor area that will accommodate three groups of up to four, with two tower heaters. With the wind blowing a bit, they closed three sides; at about 45* outside, it was cool but not uncomfortable in the shelter. And the food was great! My wife got the crab cakes appetizer, which was stuffed full of crab. She would have preferred it to be a bit more toasty on the outside, but that may have been impacted by the cool temperatures. I got the Crab Au Gratin, which was decadently delightful. Our friends got the Clementine; judging by how clean their plates were when they finished, they loved them. Since we were kinda celebrating getting together, we splurged on desert. We shared an ice cream pie, which was just so darn good. They got the Daver, which also was delicious. Our server was Jason, who is also one of the owners. Great service, we really appreciated him. So happy they made it through these tough times, and we can't wait to return. read more

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It took a while for our order to be taken and we almost left. Thankfully we didn't. Our order consisted of the crab cakes and the cioppino. Wow was it good. I can't even describe how the flavors melded together to make a wonderful meal. So why only 4 stars when 5 is appropriate? The service was slow and disorganized. But the food is awesome. read more

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The tuna sandwich was excellent and we loved the crab and artichoke dip! friendly service

This was the very first restaurant I visited when we moved to town and it left me feeling so excited to be in this great community. They always have such good food, great service, and friendly staff. One of my Anacortes faves! read more

I'm not sure why this is the highest rated restaurant in town. It wasn't that crowded and we had to wait forever to get our menu and water... and then even longer to get our drinks and order taken. We had a terrible table location right next to the where the food was picked up. There was so much traffic around our table that we had to yell at each other to have a conversation... Also, the food was not up to the standards we expected. We'll give it another try next time we're in town. Hopefully things will get better. read more

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I base a lot of my review on first impressions, but I do know that Washington has been slower on openings than other states, and adjusting to the rush of folks wanting to eat out is overwhelming. Saying that, I was still not hugely impressed with Adrift. I had to make a reservation and only one was available for that evening. If you want reservations, definitely call ahead. When I got to the restaurant, every staff member rushed back and forth ignoring us being there. I had to push my way in front of them to get them to acknowledge me. Then, the reason we went to the restaurant was because of the gluten free options and the Cioppino in particular. When my husband went to order, they said they didn't have it because of the shellfish options. Ironically, on the bottom of the menu, it states that they guarantee shellfish on Fridays and Saturdays. Disappointed again. They did however come back to let us know they'd substitute a few kinds of fish, which did taste great. My husband and I were thoroughly impressed with the taste. The waitress did forget the gf bread, so she served it super late in the meal. That was really good. Tasted like real bread. We ordered the dungeness crab au gratin, and that was fantastic. Beware of shells though! I bit a few. And lastly, I ordered the shrimp tacos, and they were overly bean filled, too salty, and just nothing special. I was quite disappointed. My husband thought they were okay. Overall impression- I go out to dinner for the service and food. Service was subpar and the food was okay. I would go back for the appetizer only. read more

Adrift - Cioppino with fish - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

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Our visit really missed the mark. I would not recommend anything with French fries or their spicy margarita. The pan fried oysters were well prepared. read more

Visiting the area and was very pleased with the awesome food and superb service. Sit at the bar, inside, or outdoors. Best Cioppino I have ever had, amazing broth and a flavor knockout! Succulent mussels, clams, scallops, and fish in a rich tomato reduction that tastes more like a deep red sauce than a broth. The only problem was I forgot to get a pic before laying into it because I was so hooked after the first taste. If I were staying longer, I would eat here a few times, but I am sure it would all be fantastic! read more

Three times in a week, only one dud meal. And so uneventful I can't remember what it was. But in general the service is great, beverages are well priced for Anacortes, and a great mix of people. The food, apart from my one dish is well prepared, presented and tasty. We will be back. read more

Came in here very hungry and left a happy guy. Crab cake to start was really good. Hefty amount of crab and excellent sauces with great flavor to go with the crabby crab. May have to do the crab cake entree next time. Cioppino was good. Great herbs and tomato broth, seafood was fresh and done right. Nothing was over cooked. Come with crunchy bread to soak up the goodness. Nice cocktail menu, the spiced old fashioned was excellent. read more

Adrift - Crab cake appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Anacortes, Washington

We attended a special event as our first ever visit and we were blown away! They served an awesome tasting menu with wine pairings from a local winery. Adrit restaurant has a great staff, menu and vibe! We loved it and have already been back. It's one of our favorites in Anacortes. read more

I was very impressed with the Dungeness crab entrée. It had a perfect balance of flavors. They placed the crab cakes on raspberry jam. I never would have thought to do that and it was delicious. The mashed potatoes were excellent. The Bloody Mary was also delicious, and I'm not someone who usually enjoys a Bloody Mary. The chocolate coconut mousse was good. If you love chocolate mousse and order it often, you will probably agree that it's not the best you ever had. It was different and interesting though. It wasn't as whipped as I like, but the coconut and candied ginger were tasty, different, and fun. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in Anacortes. read more

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