Good diner food. We had a dinner here and a breakfast here which says something because we came…read moreback two days later. Wait staff was really helpful. Flavors were full and rich. Will definitely return.

3.5. We had time to kill before our ferry boarding so we picked this diner for lunch. Menu by QR…read morescanner is pretty extensive. It's one of those diners frequented by locals and visitors. The town of Anacortes has a population 17K+ the inside of the diner is full of world globes like the kind you see in grammar school. The owner collects them. There's one bathroom which is a good size but you have to wait in line and look at all the posters of performers and shows that's come to the area. I ordered the Dad's smash burger. Hubby thought his fried chicken burger was moist. My smashed beef patty was good as well as the bun. But it had lettuce only and way too much mustard in it. It also took 30 mins for our food to arrive. I enjoyed the shoestring fries. Wait staff was nice and pleasant.

We found this place totally by happenstance, and so glad we did…read more So it's the 4th of July 2023 on our way to Fort Casey. With a little time on our hands we drive into Anacortes since we've never really been there, only passing through to catch the ferry. Realizing it's the 4th, we happen to catch the tail end of the Anacortes 4th of July Parade. At this point it's around if not after lunch time. Well with crowds and traffic we go on a walk-about in search of food and not more than a klick from our position we find this nice little lot by the marina with some food trailers. Choices, choices, choices, those being Chinese food, BBQ and Gourmet Hot Dogs. First choice was the dogs, but the line was a little long for us. So we went with BBQ...again glad we did. It was a bit of wait, since it had just opened not to long ago, some folks already waiting and one person doing food prep, cooking, taking orders and running the till, he mentioned waiting for someone else so help was on the way, but he did great, and the wait wasn't that bad. So for lunch we had one beef brisket sammy, two pulled pork sammys, one topped with coleslaw and with other with mac-n-cheese and beans on the side. First the sides, both probably one of the best I've had, no seriously. I'm not a real big mac-n-cheese guy, but this one was damn tasty. I love that I could tasted the cheese and it was not weak in flavor. I thought it was as good as if not better than that one Pike Place Mac-n-Cheese place. Then there was the beans, OMG, those baked beans were no joke...awesome! I so wished I'd gotten more of that. Then the sammys: The brisket was so tender, so juicy with some excellent flavor. Not smothered in BBQ sauce, it was just the perfect amount and tasted so good! The pulled pork sammys were excellent, lotsa pork with the perfect amount of sauce so they complimented each other flavor-wise so it's not all BBQ sauce you taste. Bottom line, some DAMN GOOD BBQ! Some restaurant's idea of BBQ is to take meat and cover/drown it in sauce-ugh. i.e. Applebee's bottomless riblets (only thing going for it is that it is bottomless-but it's nothing more than BBQ sauce with meat texture....I digress). Anyhow, the next time we are passing through, this definitely will be a stop. Surprised not to find it on YELP so I had to add it myself. It was that good! Now hopefully you can support a local small business and get some excellent BBQ too!

Great food, great people. Thanks me back to the hood of my youth…read more If you're looking for southern soul, this is da place. I'll be back.

This place had so many great selections And so many different ways to be seated with your friends…read more You can be with a big group or a small cozy setting outside.

I really try not to let a few bad reviews sway me from trying an establishment, but I have to echo…read morewhat a few of them before me have said: the service/personality is severely lacking here. For what feels like no apparent reason. The bartender slinging beers--truly seemed annoyed and miserable with his life. And then the woman taking food orders? Also acted very inconvenienced. It was just kind of unsettling and unwelcoming. And then there's the part about the unexplained wait time for our food order. My sister ordered after us and received her brisket nachos in what felt like a timely manner. 10-15-20 minutes went by before we finally inquired about the wait of our brisket poutine. The same lady who took our order just matter-of-factly told us, "it's still being worked on," before another employee came to offer more of an explanation, stating that their ticket system had failed and missed some orders. At that point, we just wanted to cancel the order altogether and get on our way, but we were assured that it was being prepared. So then we opted to take it to go. Overall, what a wildly disappointing dining experience. Our to-go poutine had 3 whole cheese curds (had to pay for extra) and brisket that looked like dog kibble. I hate to dog on establishments, but this is one I really cannot recommend.

Amazing food, great cannoli's, great service, the owner is a character! El Fresco dining was fun.read more

I don't know whether to rave about the phenomenal food or the exceptional service first. We drive…read moreover an hour just to eat here. We're originally from NY but let me tell you, Nonna Luisa Ristorante beats "the best," most well known Italian restaurants in and around NYC. Hands down. There's no way anyone could possibly leave this place feeling anything other than full, happy, and excited to come back. Like a true Italian family, Nonna's won't let anyone go hungry. We were planning on having dinner here one night but the ferry was late. By the time we pulled up it was already 30 minutes after they closed so we sat in our car parked across the street looking up what other places might still be open. The owner happened to be outside and shouts "Are you hungry?!" They had already cleared out for the night, there weren't people still sitting down eating. But he invited us in anyway. I would've expected our server Carmen to be annoyed because I'm sure she wanted to go home but instead she welcomed us in just like the owner did. We thanked her and apologized but she said "that's what we do here, we take care of people." They even gave us a free desert since we were celebrating a birthday. Come here because you're hungry, come here to celebrate, come here because you don't feel like cooking, come here because it's a random Wednesday... just come here.

We stopped in here based on a recommendation from the place we were staying overnight. I was not…read moreexpecting much based on first impressions when we walked in - the restaurant felt like two smaller businesses that were opened up together, no hostess at the stand but what felt like a manager having a very pointed conversation on the phone, open bookshelves with a lot of older cookbooks and other books (unsure of purpose but it did give us something to look at while waiting for a hostess). A hostess showed up after a few minutes - it turns out she clears tables too. We were seated and we were greeted by a served quite promptly. Ok, things were looking a bit better. I wasn't sure what I wanted to order. I struggle with several food intolerances and acid reflux so sometimes eating out is a challenge if I am already not feeling well. Thankfully the stars aligned and our server mentioned that they had a sesame-crusted cod entrée with bok choy and coconut rice. Well, bok choy is low FODMAP. Sesame seeds and coconut milk (in the rice) can be too in small quantities. I ordered this knowing it was going to be pretty safe for me to eat. However, I was not prepared for how much I was going to love it! The cod was cooked perfectly - not dry at all. The bok choy - whoever cooked this clearly likes bok choy. Seasoned perfectly and easy to eat. I wish I could cook bok choy like this! It was one of those meals that was so good that you immediately have to have your spouse take a bite!

We had such a great experience at Adrift in Anacortes! The service was fantastic--friendly,…read moreattentive, and welcoming from start to finish. The crab au gratin was absolutely delicious and easily one of the highlights of our meal. Rich, creamy, packed with crab, and definitely something I'd order again. The cocktails were also so fun and creative, which made the whole experience even better. And don't skip dessert! The desserts were just as fun (and maybe even funnier ) as the cocktails and such a great way to end the night.

Perfectly fried fish... check Delicious fries... check…read morePopcorn shrimp you cannot get enough of... check Salt packets, because don't you just love a restaurant that listens to reviews and realizes maybe they should have some?... check Love this place, I will always stop by if I'm driving by it is just on point and worth the stop every single time.

Conveniently placed spot for fresh seafood!…read more If you're ever passing through Anacortes, this is a great spot to stop in or grab takeout! Lot's of seafood to choose from and in the right times, they've got fresh shrimp. Staff was nice and the food was good. Only reason that I'm not rating higher is the selection. They did not have several things on their standard menu when I asked. It's one thing if there's a staple menu and a seasonal menu, but when you have things listed, but don't have one thing after another, after another, I just wish they'd been a little more transparent. No complaints on the food or service though!

Open on Labor Day! Pretty busy late afternoon. We snagged the last 2-top. Service was good even…read morethough they were busy. Sports events on the TVs, lots of sports memorabilia as decor. Seating is mostly inside - tables and the bar, there is some outdoor seating on the sidewalk. Food was decent. The burger I got was so tall I could not pick it up and eat it. Fries were yummy - freshly fried. The corn chowder was ok but not great. The tacos were ok as well.

My family enjoyed this place the first time they came. It has nice pub decor and good drinks…read more This time around we got the fish and chips, steak sandwich and lamb burger with onion rings. The fish and chips were good and had a nice crisp breading. The fried were battered and fluffy inside. The sandwich had a good ratio of meat to bread and a nice au jus. I ordered the lamb burger with the mango chutney on the side in case it had chili pepper in it. They had to take an extra minute to fix my burger because they accidentally put the chutney on them, at which point I did clarify that I can't eat chili. It arrived and looked nice with a very fluffy bun. First bite in I could tell there was some kind of chili in the lamb patty (which was unexpected as it's a Mediterranean inspired dish with feta). I couldn't eat the rest of it so I paid $22 bucks for some thick soft onion rings. This place does not offer for you to choose your burger cook temperature either, which is a little odd since their patties are very thick 1/2 pounders. This burger was definitely overcooked and very dry. The mango chutney tasted good but really did not go with the Mediterranean taste of the dish. I'm sure my family would return here and rate it 4 stars, I probably won't return and I rate it 2 stars (so I am splitting the difference here).

Casual and relaxed atmosphere and the sandwiches are outstanding! The buns are giant Hawaiian…read morerolls, super soft but not overly sweet, perfect for the sandwiches we had. Will continue to eat here again and again!

This was a spendy pie, but oh so good. A large Big Kahuna will set you back about $33. It is well…read morestacked though and will easily fill two very hungry people with leftovers likely. Our pizza was fresh and got delivered to the table looking delicious. There was a nice cheese pull and the toppings were plentiful. The staff here were nice and friendly, and the place, including restroom was very clean. If in the area we'd definitely stop in again.

Open until 9:00 on a Sunday night this restaurant was a great find. Food was served hot, fast and…read moreauthentic Thai. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about ingredients in their sauces and condiments. It's a small restaurant with outdoor seating and if we lived here it would be on the go to and take out weekly rotation.

Thai BBQ chicken is very good. The food has improved over the last year…read more The rice and vegetables were also tasty.

I spent several weeks in the San Juan Islands earlier this summer, and was really looking forward…read moreto finding amazing clam chowder while staying in the area. I sampled chowder at several other restaurants and was extremely disappointed by how watery and lackluster the flavor was. Then I found Bob's Chowder Bar! On our way home from the San Juan Islands, I spotted Bob's out of the corner of my eye. We were starving and had planned to visit a drive-thru for dinner, but after much protesting my husband agreed to pull over so we could check the place out. The restaurant was closing in 25 minutes, so I was a little hesitant to eat in, but the staff encouraged us to stay. It's a good thing we did, because to this day that bowl of chowder remains one of my favorite I've ever had. It was rich and creamy, and loaded with tender bits of clam. The potatoes weren't overcooked, and had a soft bite to them, and the soup wasn't overly salty. The restaurant has a fun, colorful vibe with lots of local flavor. There is interior seating, as well as extensive outdoor seating. Although the restaurant is on a busy street, through the usage of awnings oversized umbrellas, the seating area feels peaceful and inviting. The staff were incredibly gracious by encouraging us to stay! They stopped by to ask us questions about our visit to the islands, and wished us safe travels on our way home. We had a wonderful time visiting Bob's and would love to return when we find ourselves in this area once again.

Last day in Washington and we decided to go up to Anacortes after hiking Deception Pass State Park-…read morewe had worked up an appetite! Quick google search, and a stop into another local eatery, we landed at Bob's! Specials are listed by the front door, seating outside and inside, we were sat immediately. John went with the special that was a 2 piece cod and chips and a beer (beer made locally), Eddie went with the shrimp scampi & I had their made in house clam chowder with a garlic biscuit. John's fish was perfect. Eddie loved his scampi (I tried a prawn- delicious). My chowder- I think the boys were grateful to try it and wished they had ordered it! The biscuit however- hard as a rock. It was a giant crouton. lol- but the drinks and food, otherwise, was wonderful. Service was friendly and fast. Great little spot to grab lunch with views of the harbor.