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    Downriggers

    4.0 (764 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Crab tots
    I. J.

    The customer service needs a bit of improvement. The food is very good and i love that they use local products!! It is refreshing to see a close knit community that has not been affected by the big corporations. Our seating was outside and the view was amazing

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    Ai L.

    We were seated quickly. Friendly services. Food was great and filling. A variety of items on the menu. I ordered scallop gnocchi which was cooked just right and not overcooked. The sauce with cherry tomato was also divine. A bit pricey but expected in the town right next to the harbor.

    Clam Chowder ($8)
    Wendi K.

    4.5 Stars This is a gorgeous spot right on the water on Friday Harbour. We got a few drinks (Lemon Drop for $16, Cider for $7) and split some apps and oysters. The Fried Calamari ($17), Clams ($26), and Clam Chowder ($8 a cup) were all great. The inside is clean and bright and beautiful and the outdoor seating is prime in a nice sunny day too. The service staff are all super nice and polite.

    Menu 8/10/26
    Steve P.

    We arrive here and there is a line, so we get on the waiting list. After a relatively short wait, maybe 7-10 minutes my phone is texted that our table is ready. Starting off, we found the clam chowder full of potatoes, carrots, clam and celery topped with fresh parsley. It was very smooth and creamy. Poutine was also rich with gravy and shredded beef. The cheese curds were mild and pretty good. The halibut fish and chips was proportioned well and not overloaded with fries. The halibut has a batter that seemed to have a mild peppery flavor. The halibut was cooked well and seemed very fresh. This came with a ramekin of tartar sauce and another ramekin of an aioli sauce that I couldn't quite identify the flavor but was tasty. For being as slammed as they were at the time, the staff were genuinely pleasant and accommodating. They worked well as a team and were constantly helping each other. It was obvious they were short staffed so it was nice to see this level of camaraderie.

    Ngoc H.

    We were on a whales tour and they took us to Friday Harbor for lunch. We got to spend two hours here. We decided to go to the restaurant as it overlooked the bay. The service was OK since it was busy. The food was good and the price was decent. Overall, I would recommend eating here if you're in Friday Harbor.

    Nice view
    Steve M.

    Food was good, loved the clam chowder! Fish and chips were wonderful too! Wonderful helpful waiter! Loved the view from the deck!!!

    Scallop Gnocchi**
    Sandy N.

    This was the best meal, my boyfriend and I had when we came to Friday Harbor for our 5 year anniversary. We started off with 2 oyster shooters, 2 westcott oysters, and 2 judd cove oysters. All the oysters were fresh, I would say the one I liked the most were the Judd Cove oysters because they were just so creamy. For our main meals, we ordered the Scallop Gnocchi and Pan Seared Salmon with a mocktail. The Scallop Gnocchi was cooked to perfection! It was crispy, but at the same time it was soft and pillowy. The Pan Seared Salmon was also great. The sauces and the brussel sprouts complimented the dish well. The mocktail reminded me of a margarita, I got the hibiscus ginger , it had tajin on the rim. Since it was our 5 year anniversary, we got to choose a dessert to have for the occasion. We chose this marshmellow dessert, which was divine. It also surprisingly wasn't that sweet. We had it served with some tea. I'm so glad we came here for our anniversary. the staff really treats you well. We even got a view of the water.

    Butternut Squash Risotto** ***
    Crystal H.

    We came on Valentine's Day and thankfully we planned ahead and had reservations since it was busy! We were there at 6:30pm and the wait, I heard, would be 45-60min for a table without one. Upon seating, they were out of some dishes and items, like potato chips, pomegranate, a couple fried items, etc. Our server was great and helped us decided. We were very indecisive. The menu was kind of all over the place, to be honest, it hard to understand what their main theme was. American? Italian? Seafood? They had a fried rice dish for the V-day special. We got their burger, which was pretty good. The butternut squash risotto was okay. I included shrimp and they were cooked nicely. Their clam appetizer was good and were local. Their drinks were delicious though! I got myself two mojitos and I don't usually drink.

    Appetizer, Soup & Salad menu.
    Trista H.

    My wife and I stopped into Downriggers for a light snack while exploring the island. Free street parking can be found. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Two lines were formed at the hostess stand, one for reservations and the other for walk-ins. A 20% service charge is added to parties of 6+. Paraphernalia can be purchased. We requested to be seated outside and were seated at a table without an umbrella where we baked in the sun. While deciding on our light lunch, my wife had a SJI Pale Ale and I had a Reuben's Crikey IPA for $8 each. We ordered the Crab Deviled Eggs for $10. Eggs is misleading since it suggests plural. One egg, halved is what is served for $10. We opted to add an additional egg for $3.50, making the order plural. We shared a cup of Clam Chowder for $8: bacon, potatoes, clams, onions, celery and carrots in a creamy new England style broth. Garnished with oyster crackers. The view was lovely. Staff was aloof. Food and beer seemed overpriced to me. Overall, Downriggers held us over until our next dining stop.

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    William Y.

    Lunch with friends during a Port call in Friday Harbor, Washington and chose Downriggers, an American style bar and grill located on the harbor. It's a clean, modern style of architecture, nicely situated with a harbor view. They have a well rounded menu with some interesting items. For starters we ordered dungess crab tots - outstanding! It comes as an order of four. Made with crab, shredded potato and herbs served with house made tarter sauce that is very good. For lunch, Jan and I ordered a bowl of clam chowder. It was excellent. Amy ordered the smoked salmon plate, also excellent. Steve ordered the turkey pesto sandwich with house made potato chips, also excellent. The restrauant was busy and the service was very good. The noise levels were low. The prices moderate/high.

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    Yvonne K.

    My husband and I just finished eating here. We are snobs when it comes to good food and service. I was about to get super snobby because we ordered and everyone around us was getting their food but they were getting things like sandwiches and burgers so I held back. Then our food came. We had ordered the crab deviled eggs, a house and ceased starter salad, he ordered the bouillabaisse and I had the prawn Mac and cheese. The deviled eggs were a little bland. Not deviled eggs. Just crab plopped on boiled eggs, in my opinion. (I went to college in the south, I know good deviled eggs.) The salads were perfectly fine. What stopped me and made me reconsider my bad mood about the wait was the food. My Mac and cheese has a good emulsified cheese sauce and there's an arugula mix on top that has some vinegar to is. I thought it was odd, but combined it really makes a well balanced dish. However, the star of the show, the bouillabaisse is what blew my socks off. The seafood was all prepared at correct times so nothing was over cooked. The tomato base was delicious and had that slight grit of homemade from tomatoes that you get when, well, you make something homemade. The restaurant has a delightful, clean, modern decor with only a touch of seaside whimsy. I will agree, they need a new host or hostess. When we got there we waited. Then when we left there were four parties waiting. Our waitress was good though.

    August 11, 2025 - Bread with a delicious butter spread.
    Michele O.

    August 11, 2025 - Friday Harbor, WA Our first visit to Friday Harbor had us eager to explore and find a great lunch spot. As the ferry pulled in, Downriggers caught our eye with its waterfront patio and inviting vibe. We decided to see if we could get a table. There was a waitlist for the patio--about a half hour--so the hostess took our number, and we wandered off to browse a few nearby shops. We returned about 20 minutes later to find our table ready and waiting. My husband ordered the Albacore Poke appetizer ($18), while I went with the Buddha Bowl--brown rice, quinoa, spiced pepitas, vegetables, and black bean slaw ($23). Both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. As we enjoyed our lunch, I kept noticing a luscious lavender-colored drink making its way to other tables, so I finally gave in and ordered one. The Lavender Lemonade (butterfly pea flower-infused vodka and house-made lemonade, $12) was as refreshing as it was pretty--perfect for a warm island afternoon. Between the delicious food, harbor view, and relaxed atmosphere, Downriggers was a great choice for our first taste of Friday Harbor.

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    John G.

    Had a quick snack and drinks while waiting for the ferry back to Orcas. Great views with friendly and attentive servers. Would like to have dinner here someday when we return to Orcas.

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    Ask the Community - Downriggers

    Do they take reservations for outside tables?

    Yes, you can request a patio table.

    Do you have a kid's menu?

    Yes! It is on our website.

    How many can be seated at a table indoors?

    6 people! If your party is larger, we will split and seat at two+ tables next to each other.

    Are cocktails available to go?

    Yes they are!

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    The Galley - Pork dumplings

    The Galley

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    Could be a good place but at this point would not go back or recommend. Our server was friendly…read morebut did not check on us after being served. I had to catch her attention to ask for dessert. The total cost of our meal (without alcohol), was not the second issue. The two main entrees we ordered were. Two couples each split a meal because the description we were given was that it was a large portion. We and the other couple each ordered the $36 scallop and noodle meal. I can't remember the name of it but I believe it was the most expensive on the menu, maybe. I will say the restaurant was nice enough to split them ahead of time. However, our plates had the following... mine with two scallops and some noodles, my wife's with one scallop and some noodles. Our two friends received the same accordingly. The taste was wonderful but that meant a $36 entree had three scallops and not a lot of noodles; that is it. Perhaps I expect more than I should but I am not one to shy away from an expensive meal now and again. This I would expect from a high end restaurant but this is not a high end restaurant. Overall: Good tasting Poor follow up from waitress Way too much money for what you receive (especially this entree) ...doesn't matter who you are. The other items we ordered were , in my opinion, not terribly priced but somewhat still. Perhaps it is just Washington's crazies and the fact I am on an island but...???.... At this point I would give this place a 2 out of 5

    We decided to go here for lunch (no other options really available), and we are so glad we did!…read more Staff was amazing. Music was good and not too loud. We will be returning to try their dinner menu. We got to meet the chef and he signed his Ramen cookbook for us. We loved that we could take our pup with us (he stays in his stroller the entire time). If you only order 1 thing, make sure it's the Pork dumplings!!! Those were absolutely amazing! His ramen was delicious as well. The burger was good, but nothing to write home about. The fries were good!

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