Had a reservation for a Tuesday evening. We were seated at a table that was literally 18 inches from the bathroom door . If the person leaving the bathroom left the door open one of us would be looking at the toilet. There were other empty tables so we asked to be moved. A few minutes later the hostess returned and said we could not move to one of the empty tables so we left. Not interested in spending a couple hundred dollars on dinner when the view is the toilet. read more

Came here for dinner on a summer Friday (yes I know... posting this review a little late) and had a wonderful meal. We loved the staff and our food. To start, my mom had what was essentially a lavendar kir royale with lavendar liquor from Palendabra farm and champagne. Then we all split one of their special salads which had figs, toasted almonds, and arugula. The dressing was light and fresh. My boyfriend chose to have the Spanish Octopus appetizer ($15) for his main course. This grilled octopus was perfectly cooked; tender but which a slight char from the grill. The romesco, aioli, crispy potatoes, and pickled carrots were delicious accompaniments. We all loved it and I highly recommend people trying it. My dad ordered the duck confit ($34) which was served with stone fruit. It was very well executed with flavorful meat and bright, flavorful sides. I ordered the quinoa & farro paella ($28) which had a delicious al dente mouthfeel and was served with fresh summer squash, corn, tomato, heirloom beans, and a perfect soft boiled egg. I enjoyed it a lot. My mom had the market fish and it was perfectly prepared. For dessert, we got their last slice of blackberry cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and a valencia orange cake. I liked the chocolate mousse best, but my mom and boyfriend both liked the orange cake. Our service was super friendly and as you can tell we loved all of our food. We almost considered come back to this restaurant for a second meal during our long weekend, and I think it would have been a good choice. The only better meal we had was at Duck Soup. Highly recommend that people come here! read more

Great restaurant and good service. We didn't expect much but we were wow by the food! we had the king salmon special and pan seared halibut both were excellent! Will definitely return on the next visit! read more

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Very disappointing. I usually live this restaurant. Food and service are usually excellent. But not tonight. Took over 20 minutes to get our drinks. Back in my day, they would have been comp'd. Not the case. After we finished our meal, our server asked if we would like dessert. I said yes, a sundae and another couple drinks. She said great! Five minutes later, she came back and said the kitchen and bar were closed and they were taking no more orders. It was 8:21 pm. I get you gotta close but let the people you already have finish their experience! It will be a minute before I go back. read more

I can say without a doubt this is the best meal that I had in the San Juans. Despite the fact that they are a bit overpriced for the portion sizes, the food was amazing and flavorful, and the service was friendly and attentive. Had the seafood trio, which was lobster, shrimp and scallops on cannellini bean ragout with saffron seafood nage, shiitake mushrooms and broccolini. Isn't your mouth just watering already at that genius combination?! The lobster was quite possibly the best I've ever had. The scallops, I swear they almost melted in my mouth. The shrimp wasn't bad, but I would've expected larger, more flavorful prawns for the price. The ragout combination was the perfect light but bursting-with-flavor finisher for the dish. We also got bread with our meal, and they have a really nice drink selection at Coho as well. We actually had heard better things about the Backdoor Kitchen in Friday Harbor, but when we compared the menus and pricing, it's clear Coho has the advantage and should be your place to splurge while on San Juan Island. read more

Everything about this place was perfect. The cozy atmosphere, the aroma, our friendly and funny server. The food was unbelievable. As a vegetarian it's not hard for me to get a good meal, but it is hard for me to find something new an inventive. Coho really impressed me with the Panisse, there was so much depth of texture and flavor. Everything was really fresh and delicious. read more

Coho Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

The food was average. Not meeting expectations. The concept is good and fresh/seasonal ingredients are used. The atmosphere is nice too. Great service. read more

Overall - meh. Food was bland, cocktails were generic and definitely not worth the price.

When you in the Friday Harbor you better come to the this place. Food is delicious. I loved read more

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Went there for Valentine's Day and they had a lovely set up and menu! They even gave us flowers and cookies to go. Very thoughtful restaurant with an owner who obviously cares! The food was good but I missed out on the delicious looking pasta course because they don't offer gluten free pasta. I really wish they would, especially for those of us who are not gluten free by choice. Either way, I will return again. PS. Leave the kids and infants at home. This is a small space and for adults, so please don't ruin it for others. read more

Had the chefs tasting special. $70 for 2 3-course meals and a bottle of wine. we both got a one-bite app, a soup and salad and ice cream for dessert. For the entree portion i opted for the salmon. Small space, reservations will be required. read more

Coho Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Three of us, all locals, went to Coho Sunday. evening for dinner. I've been going since it opened but I'm not going back. I understand how difficult it is to get capable wait staff but the service was below average by any measure. The entree was adequate but the final straw was when we asked for bread and the waitress said it would be an addition cost of $5. Over the years they have increased prices regularly so it has gotten too expensive for me. I did not see any locals there Sunday evening and I'm not surprised. I'll turn it over to the tourist. Joe Todd read more

they were not open on Tuesday during regular business hours. Maybe due to understaffing?

It is amazing service. The food is so great. I recommend it to everyone who visit San Juan Island. The wine is also good. Best of all, no matter how busy the restaurant is, the waitress makes you feel like you are the only customer. Great service at its best! read more

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I would love to give this restaurant a higher rating. I am a foodie and felt that the wine for archipelago was great, the food was a bit light on portion (still hungry) and a bit daring for my taste (chicken feet. . .). One of my husband and myself favorite things to do when we go on vacation is to find good restaurants. We had our whole trip booked and my husband's 45th birthday we were schedule to eat at Duck Soup. But, the head chef of Coho, Samantha Dechristopher, offered to come and cook for us on his birthday. We gave her some money in advanced and kept in touch via text. The day of his birthday she said she would be there around 7:30 PM. We text with her throughout the day joking with the family that she might not show, but immediately saying no one would do that to someone on their birthday. 8:00 PM rolled around and she text us that she was running late, our reservation at Duck Soup was at 8:00 PM so we were now committed to this new plan of Samantha Dechristopher making birthday dinner. She texted at 9:56 PM she said she was still stuck at the restaurant "for a hot minute" (the restaurant is not open on Sundays) At 11:00 PM when we sent a text to her saying Are you not coming? She had shut her phone off. Our elderly parents and party of eight went to bed hungry. My husband did not get a birthday dinner/dessert. On San Juan Island everything closes by 9:00 PM, there is not a single grocery store or gas station etc to get food. Coho's head chef, Samantha Dechristopher is a flake and if I owned the restaurant I would not continue to employee someone who treats clients so unprofessionally. read more

We had the most lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Coho today. Each course was total perfection. And service was impeccable. We will be back for sure. Highly recommend!! read more

I was here for their six-course dinner with wine pairings on New Year's Eve. It was a small house that was converted into a restaurant, almost too small -- and really, a little too bright -- that it didn't feel like one could have much intimacy or privacy at all. We were seated close to the door that led to both the coat closet and the bathroom and felt like my fiancé and I had to adjust our seating every time someone wanted to get in there. It was slightly uncomfortable. Dinner was $70 per person, plus $35 for wine pairings. Food and service was excellent from beginning to end. Every course was crafted thoughtfully and very well-executed. I remember everything I ate because it was all memorable, seriously. The amuse-bouche of seared hamachi with blood orange and shallot dressing was superb. The harmony of briny, acidic, and sweet was amazing in this tiny appetizer and definitely enticed my palate for more. My first course was a black truffle risotto -- always hard to pass up in my world, of course, but again, it was exquisitely done. My fiancé got the foie gras torchon for his first, and I didn't get to try it, but he enjoyed it thoroughly. We both got some delicious squash soup with a simple salad of greens with vinaigrette next, and atop the salad was a Brie en croute, which I obsessed about for a while. I thought this would be my least favorite course, but I really loved how everything came together, apart from that I'm pathetically in love with Brie. For our entreés, we both picked the pan-seared rack of lamb, which we thought was divinely cooked and flavored but a little bit on the stingy side. They could've given a bigger portion, especially for the price. Finally, for dessert, he got a chocolate torte, and I selected an eggnog cheesecake. I've never been an eggnog fan, but this cheesecake was probably the best I've had in Washington State. It was so delicious, the sweetness subtle enough to keep me coming back for more. I ate it all. The chocolate torte was good, too, but a lot richer and got a little overwhelming afterwards I thought it was awesome that they sent us off with little gift boxes of cute gourmet chocolate afterwards, too. One thing they can definitely improve on is the ambience of the place. I expected it to be a lot more romantic before I got there. The potential is there, though -- it just needs a little bit of work and imagination. Lowering the lighting a bit might be a good start. read more

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We had dinner at the restaurant last night. It was good enough that I would definitely go again, but there is room for improvement. My partner said he'd give it a score of 6 out of 10, and I agreed. That's a good score for a restaurant that is improving, but it's not a good score for a restaurant that has plateaued. I think this restaurant is in the former category. The good: The amuse bouche of halibut and cucumber with edible flower was lovely. The bread basket, with three kinds of bread, including a fantastic square biscuit and brioche rolls, was unparalleled in my experience. The duck breast was prepared perfectly. They have a Wine Spectator award for having one of the best wine lists in the world, and I've never seen as good a list of NON-alcoholic drinks, including pomegranate, rhubarb, ginger, and lemongrass sodas. They specialize in locally sourced food. Lovely glassware and cutlery. Needs improvement: The "medium" steak was rare. The green beans needed to be cooked for another minute or so. The "maple creme caramel" was creme brulee, and didn't taste of maple at all. One of the proprietors sprayed the table next to us with lavender cleaner while we were eating. If a glass-top table needs cleaning, the cloth should be sprayed outside the dining room. The proprietors clearly have their heart in this, and that made up for any lacks. read more

The service and food were both beyond our expectations. The server was knowledgeable and made sure to accommodate our requests. Wonderful experience, highly recommend. read more

We are very choosy diners. If we are going to pay $35 for an entree, it had better be something special. That being said, this was both one of our favorite meals. The meal started with an amuse bouche of hummus and grilled zucchini. This was heavy handed with the hummus and we thought it edible, but barely so. Next we ordered a special starter of poached shrimp with smoky pancetta, microgreens, heirloom tomatoes, and subtle creamy sauce. The flavors were light, fresh, and perfectly underhanded with the seasoning. We both ordered the crab stuffed rainbow trout. This is where the magic happened. With each bite, I was in heaven. The fish was perfectly done and prepared, the crab portion was significant. Most chefs would cover this in some sort of heavy cream sauce or maybe a pesto or such, but this was simply seasoned and rich on its own accord. The chef shows great restraint in seasoning to allow the fresh ingredients to be the star, seasoning to enhance but not overpower. This is the mark of a great chef. Dessert was a soft, not-too-sweet valencia orange cake. We paired this with a glass of cognac which tasted like they were meant to be together. The cake was moist and soft. My only complaint is the server asked for our food order before asking for our drink order. We enjoyed a starter glass of my favorite inexpensive bubbles from Domaine Delmas, and had a bottle of the Tranche Pinot Gris with our fish. The wine list is impressive and there are good options at lower price points as well as high. We even got to talk to the chef at the end. This was a highlight for us because we are such foodies, and this really was one the best meals. I don't give out five stars often because most places please me, but Coho exceeded my expectations. Bravo. Reservations are a must here. Request a window table if you like. You might get lucky on a weeknight, but don't count on it. This is fine dining in an intimate setting. Be patient. Don't expect your food to be brought out in a moment's notice. If it's prepared fresh, it takes a bit to cook it to order. This is a small restaurant with a smallish menu. This means the restaurant takes pride in making a few things very well, not a giant Olive Garden menu where everything is frozen and warmed up as you order it. Fine dining should be an experience. This is some of the best I've ever experienced. If you don't want to have a fine dining experience, try another place. read more

We made a reservation for the early seating. The restaurant is small so I'm assuming that is why they had to have the windows open( about five inches) because of Covid. It was freezing! We almost left because I thought how I wouldn't enjoy the whole experience. The waitress lowered the window a little bit. I did keep my jacket in the whole time though. It would be nice if the told you that when you made a reservation or offer a lap blanket or space heater? The food and service were great. I ordered the soup and salad before my meal and the salad was just gourmet spindly lettuce with nothing else. read more

From the minute I booked our reservation I knew I would love this place! I got such a friendly response from the owner Anna Maria! We had dinner here on new years day. When we first walked in it was extremely quiet and there was only one other table of customers. Super cute space though with a very cozy feel. We were sat quickly and the waiter was very friendly. I was happy to hear the other customers ranting and raving over their food! Soon we ordered, we had the winter salad (which was a special) Very flavorful and a perfect portion to share. For entrees I had the duck, and my fiance had the venison. Both were amazing!!!! Cooked perfectly and the sweet potatoes that came with my duck were out of this world! I also had a fantastic glass of wine that really made the whole meal come together. We shared the hazelnut chocolate mouse for desert which I couldn't stop eating! It is definitely an experience meal. I loved every second of it. Highly recommended and cannot wait to come back!!! read more

This was a great dinner from beginning to end. The hosts were engaging and humorous, providing not only good food recommendations, but also tips about the island. They offered to fully customize our meals based on preferences, and, although they don't have a kids menu, offered to turn anything on the menu into a kid's meal. On top of this the food and drinks were meticulously prepared and very tasty. There are only nine tables in this old house so be sure to book ahead--it's a simple process using opentable. read more

We ordered off the 2 for $70 menu and were very happy with the restaurant. The service was good, and the food ranged from so-so to AWESOME. The bread they serve is like a mini croissant, awesome, 5*. They started out by serving some kind of salmon spread (complimentary). Then you get soup (crab bisque 5* - not too salty, not too creamy, usually my standard concerns with bisques) and salad (just a regular mixed green salad, a bit heavy on the arugula for some people's taste probably). I had the chicken (4*, breast piece was really moist and tender, thigh piece was surprisingly not quite as good), my husband had the pasta dish (4*). The meal includes a bottle of wine too. For dessert, we tried their homemade ice creams. Strawberry - 2* Vanilla - 3* Chocolate - 5* (SOOOO good, creamy, like eating a truffle, except it's ice cream....YUM). read more

We had been hoping to get into this restaurant especially because of the wide raving reviews. Unfortunately our experience confirms several others. Food was uninspired, warm and small portioned. Wine selection by the glass very limited and what's up with corkage fee of $35? We also were seated by the restroom door, tho fortunately until we were at the end of the meal wasn't a problem. We thought we'd save the experience by ordering the chocolate soufflé. Disappointing. Overall I won't go back. Better places elsewhere read more

Located inside what was a residental house. It was quaint and romantic. The tables were tastefully decorated down to a napkin ring. The duck breast that I ordered was perfectly cooked and veggies were so yummy. Service was on the spot friendly. We were lucky to come in during off season and not have to wait for 1 of their only 9 tables. read more

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We received a $25 Coho certificate as part of our package stay at the Tucker House. The establishment is quite small with only 9 tables. Service was attentive. We ordered the $15 cheese plate which came with 6 slivers of 3 types of cheeses, 4 razor thin apple slices, 5 dried cherries, 6 almonds, and a handful of sesame crackers - definitely not worth the price tag. We both ordered the $30 salmon entrees. The fish was tender although my daughter's was on the rare side. We probably wouldn't have come here without the certificate, but even with the discount (taken after the original total plus tax), our tab for 2 with no drinks was $66. For the same price, I think the Bluff is a better value with an amazing view. read more

Wow! What a place! My wife and I visited while vacationing on San Juan Island. . We started with the pan seared baby artichokes. Main courses were venison with mashed potatoes and greens (best mashed potatoes I've ever had) and the shrimp risotto. All was excellent. We loved the place so much we came back the next morning for Easter morning brunch. Forget the negative reviews about the new ownership. The staff are pros and they were wonderful every step of the way. read more

As cranky New Yorkers, our first impression of Coho was "boy, they are so nice!" And they were. David the owner, host, waiter and many other things, greeted us and made us feel immediately welcome. The space is pretty and roomy. As opposed to many other places in Friday Harbor, you don't feel you are in a tourist restaurant. The menu is small, but well chosen. We had clams to start, which were excellent. We also had the beet/avocado salad, which I enjoyed and which my wife enjoyed more. I had the halibut special, which I thought was excellent. Not normally a fan of halibut, I went for it at our server's advice. We also had the duck, which was great. The only thing that failed was a potato layer cake (i am sure it had a real name, but I can't tell you what it was) which was the duck's side. Their dessert with three little plates: a creme brulee, pot chocolate and a tart, was the perfect after dinner thing. There is a good wine list. The crowd is on the older side, as befits a place with $30 entrees. The place was full on Tuesday in August, so calling ahead may not be a bad idea. read more

This is why I love Yelp! I am in Friday Harbor for the first time and I read some reviews of different places for dinner, and Coho seemed to be loved by my fellow "yelpers." So, I decided to give it a try. First things first, you're going to spend a little more here. I ordered the crab cake appetizer, fillet for dinner, and the trio desert, oh and a glass of wine, and it totaled $71(and that's without tip). BUT...you have to remember that when you are getting served high quality food, and local grown food at that, it is going to be more expensive and there is nothing wrong with that (my opinion.) For myself, the two most important things to food are the quality and the "localness." I will pay more for that. With the food being local and high quality, my experience was wonderful! It reminded me that we all need to stop our busy lives and enjoy our food. The crab cakes seemed a tad too much salt (but I am not a salt person), but overall were very good. The fillet mignon was delicious...cooked to perfection (I ordered medium and it was pink and juicy)! The trio desert was three little ramekins. One with dark chocolate mouse, a creme brûlée, and an apple crisp. Each were divine. The overall experience at Coho was memorable enough to make me want to go back and enjoy the ambiance and wonderful food! The owners were very nice and what's better than having a wonderful dinner, but helping a small business too! read more

We were slightly underwhelmed by both the food and the ambiance. The food was lacking in options and quite bland (I had the gnudi that had a very unseasoned cream sauce). The cocktails were also uninspired and the small restaurant felt crowded. read more

I do not recommend. After dining for a week in the San Juans .... this was my least favorite dining experience. If you are in Friday Harbor- Downriggers is more flavorful. Better yet, go to Orcas Island & eat at the exquisite Inn at Ship Bay where they really know how to do a tasting menu. The Duck Soup Inn has a cozy atmosphere & much better staff & food. Rosario Mansion has mixed reviews online, however, in person the service was excellent & food was flavorful & well portioned. The good: quiet & cozy atmosphere. Apple Crisp with Ice Cream. Valencia Orange Cake. A lovely Oregon selection of wine. The bad: 1)a prix fixe menu that has smaller portions of the first two courses [ the staff informed me ] " so you don't get overfull..." But cost more than if I had ordered each course a la carte. I am not that price sensitive when fine dining [ reference the exquisite chef's tasting I had earlier in the week. ] but ( scratching my head here ) I can add... and I paid more prix fixe...than if I had ordered the ten olives, four tortellini, and two cubes of steak, followed by orange cake each separately. 2) the flavors Olives with some kind of meat were warm as indicated on the menu. Not flavorful. Tortellini were " herbed " in a watery liquid with little flavor & undercooked cubes of (? Root vegetables (?) Beef tenderloin: 1/5 gristle. Not tender [really needed that serrated knife!] Leaf lettuce "purse" with tiny mushrooms was a creative presentation... but again, lacking flavor. Beef portion was 1/2 a deck of card size divided in two 1"x1" cubes. After removing the gristle...hardly a meal. Dessert was redeeming in the flavor department. However, even there, the apple crisp was overloaded with cinnamon. the ugly: " Nathan" was at the desk when we arrived and was downright unpleasant in greeting us. Despite having received a text message confirming our reservation an hour prior saying we were due in the restaurant in an hour... upon arrival we were greeted extremely condescendingly by Nathan who was very rude. He said he had no reservation for us. When I said I called in and received a confirmation text, he demanded: " well who did you talk to?". I had not taken down the women's name and said so, but reiterated that we had received phone confirmation. After being made to feel thoroughly unwelcome... he conceded there was an open table... so they would accommodate us. A lovely woman with pink hair tried admirably to serve us & asked for our name and phone number again " to make sure we got in their system." [ ? We got a text an hour ago... but Ok, thank you for trying to repair the rude first impression] She was an attentive server [ *thank you] unfortunately -given the rude greeting, strange pricing, bland food and scant portions -the experience was a miss. I left hungry, bolstered only by the Oregon wine & dessert. read more

Really cute house turned restaurant kinda place. We had a party of 8 girls and at first service was a tad slow & they misprinted their dinner menus so we had to wait a little while but other than that I enjoyed the people, our food, and ambience! We dressed up a little since we were celebrating a bachelorette and thought we would be too dressy but the lighting and environment didn't throw us off too much. It seems like their menu rotates A LOT to showcase the foods in season and it works out very well. I had the clams and they were SO GOOD. Also, they worked really well with our friend who has a lot of allergies & split our tabs the way we wanted - super accommodating. I would def come back! read more

Seafood trio was amazing. I really enjoyed the Coho salad as well. Everything is fresh and local. Great service. Was a favorite spot when I lived in Issaquah. I still go back every once in awhile when I'm in the area. read more

Came here for dinner while on our honeymoon in Friday Harbor. Service was amazing, wine selection was amazing (although we went with beer). Beef Tenderloin with potatoes and mixed veggies was AWESOME and delicious. My husband got pan seared halibut which was also excellent and came with corn and quinoa. Definitely make a reservation for Friday or Saturday night. There are like 7 tables. 10/10 read more

Our dinner was delicious and the service was outstanding. The location is charming in an old house with an authentic Friday Harbor vibe. The wine list is eclectic and interesting clearly curated with special attention to adventurous wines. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and highly recommend Coho Restaurant! read more

We came here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary, and unfortunately we were disappointed. We ordered the fish special(halibut), but sent it back because it was really dry, as was the chicken. They were kind enough to then substitute a salmon entrée, but that was really salty and fishy. The bread is amazing and the ambience is very nice. But we probably wouldn't go back. read more

I've had the opportunity to dine in many fine restaurants. This is a fabulous little gem. Everything was spot on- ambiance, service, food, wine selection, all a five star. I also appreciated the fact that despite only catering to nine tables we were not rushed and allowed to savor the experience. We will definitely return! read more

They served good food. It's a bit pricy. Their waiters are so rude. They kicked my chair a couple of times without apologizing. I understand that kicking chairs might happen in a tight restaurant like Coho, but they should at least apologize about it. I won't go back here. Not a good dining experience. read more

This was an unexpectedly special meal. We did the tasting menu, and it was all truly delicious. The wine pairings were also perfect , interesting and very high-quality. To top it off the service was wonderful. We will definitely be going back next time we are in Friday Harbor. read more