This is truly what they mean by farm to table. The oysters are so fresh and then drizzled with this dill oil. We literally had to order them twice. The pizza is amazing and the bean dish with the goat cheese and faro is amazing. This is a five star meal. Get a reservation and go if you are on the Island. It exceeded our expectations read more

One of the best pizzas and definitely the best French Beaujolais wine I've had! The service was a bit slow but there's a fire to sit by outside and amazing ambiance. read more

Had the tasting menu at Aelder last night, and it was spectacular. By far the best meal I've had this year, and one of the best ever. Chef Jay Blackinton is doing amazing work with the ingredients Orcas has to offer, and it's absolutely worth a trip to the island. I'm looking forward to next time. read more

I have a high standard for pizza and Hogstone EXCEEDED expectations!! We got the fresh cow mozzarella and marinara pizzas, with the charred brassica salad to start. The salad had just the right amount of dressing and the shaved egg yolk (yeah that's right grated egg yolk y'all!) added an Umami element to the dish. The pizzas were, again, top notch. The mozzarella was amazing but the sauce was the best part. Hogstone has the freshest pizza sauce I have ever tasted. We asked our wonderful waitress if they grew the tomatoes in the back. She said no haha. P.S. the service was on point! read more

Great pizzas, great folks, good service if can catch it when they're open. Drawbacks are long wait times of food, and cost for what you get, even on island. read more

In many ways i really enjoy what Hogstone is trying to accomplish, serving seasonal products sourced from the island when possible. That being said the place is definitely missing something and does as many reviewers say come off elitist or pretentious. The outdoor seating is great and expansive which is in a state that lacks it. The inside is definitely small and a bit over furnished comparatively and for largely being a pizza place but is certainly nice overall. Service was certainly a bit off, but i know how hard staffing can be so i can excuse that to an extent except for when the price comes into play. So the food is where issues certainly arise. The pizzas are ok nothing to ever write home about so i would definitely not come here thinking about just ordering them, especially with the prices. We had three different ones and two of them the dough was clearly pretty raw in spots even though it had good char from oven, but definitely a bit undercooked in the crust. The third pie was much better and largely all three had good flavor but too expensive overall and the rawness of the first two was a bit troublesome especially on a very slow Monday with plenty of staff. We had oysters which were very good as one would expect, a bit strong of mignonette but well shucked. The main issue we had was a course that i cannot remember what is was classified as, pretty sure a salad. For $16 though it was one hen yolk with flowers and small amount of some sort of brassica. This dish was maybe a great amusee but nothing beyond that. Flavors were good but the price was truly astonishing. Maybe a small hiccup in pricing for this but with the prices of other things i would warn people to expect big markups when eating here. And for the island pricing that only goes so far with the amount of farming on island and proximity to seafood. To some extent products are cheaper as are rents on island. I hope they can tone down the approach a bit and understand costing a bit better, and pay more attention to all the details. And try to not be so defensive to reviewers, yes Yelp is a breeding ground of hate but most of what i read seem to be confirmed with my experience. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had....not hyperbole!!! Absolutely superb! Amazing food and an incredible natural wine list .....so so good

Good, honest wood oven pizza. The smoked tomato and goat cheese pizza has an amazing smoky flavor. The nasturtium appetizer was a very nice touch. Outdoor seating is awesome-had a nice visit from a blue heron while we waited. One of the better dining experiences in Eastsound. read more

Flavors I've never tasted before. Probably will not encounter again (outside this place). Pricey, yes, but seriously one of the best meals my boyfriend and I have ever had. read more

My girlfriend and were hesitant at first because it only had a 3.5 rating but gave it a try anyways. We ended up sitting at the bar and had a great conversation with staff and they were extremely friendly. The menu had so many delicious options it was hard to chose what to order. We ended up with oysters, clams and shared a pizza. All were over the top delicious and the presentation was superb! If you want a plain and boring pizza this is not the spot for you. read more

We tried the tomatoes-herbs-garlic and tomatoes-herbs-cheese pizzas.. The pizzas were thin crust.. This place is an absolute delight for vegetarians! For the first time I ate pizzas which were not overloaded with cheese and had actual flavors.. Although they serve only 12" pizzas.. They are light and good enough for a single meal.. read more

Not really sure how to rate this restaurant. The staff are super friendly but the food is a bit to trendy or island style for us. I get their farm to table concept but they have gone a notch or two above that leaving out the true foodies. I say give it a try but your not in Kansas read more

We had 2 great meals at Hogstone's this week. Our favorite was the green egg with kale and other good stuff. I kid you not, my 3 children liked the crispy kale chips so much that we made kale twice at home and they wanted to go back to Hogstone's for more. The pizzas were also excellent, especially the one with the smoked tomato sauce. We sat outside next to the fire pit and had good conversation with the servers, who remembered us on our next visit. read more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here! On a Saturday night, we were easily seated ahead of our reservation time. Our hostess/waitress was warm, informative, and attentive. Do not skip the oysters! I've been craving oysters recently, and their oysters on the half were incredible! I could have done without the shaved ice stuff on top of them, but the oysters had such an amazing taste it didn't matter one bit. :) My wife and I split a pizza, the crust of which was charred to wood oven perfection. Overall, a very savory/satisfying meal in an intimate but informal setting. And we really appreciate their commitment to using mostly if not only fresh ingredients from their garden/farm/whatever it is. :) Certainly not an easy thing to do, especially when you compete with other restaurants who don't work under the same constraints. read more

New style cuisine with Home grown specialties I guess. Seasons food and it was yummie. We shared 3 different starters and a pizza among the two of us. The desserts where one strawberry and one rhubarb. The only minor to me as the portions, kinda smallish when the food is delish! The setting in the garden makes you feel like your dinning on a farm. Keep it going guys. read more

We were so excited to get a reservation here at the last minute and we're ready for the last fun night of our trip. It did not turn out as expected, to say the least. We arrived 3-4 minutes early and we're told that our table was being prepared and it would be just a moment. We waited 5-6 minutes until we were seated outside, partially under an umbrella. We were perusing the drink menus when out of nowhere, a large bird (turns out it was a blue heron) shat over a large portion of our umbrella, table and most putrefying, atop heads, jackets of our party members. It was singularly the most horrifying and yet hilarious (well, I can say that as I was spared) starts to a meal I can remember. The staff was less than overly sympathetic, I have to say but did eventually move us to a new table. I made a comment to the male host about how a round of drinks might ease the pain and his retort was something akin to "Yes, we of course planned that" delivered in a rather bristling sarcastic tone. Due to various party members having to clean up, we didn't have the whole gang ready to order drinks at the same time. I was mildly bemused that they only had one available beer with the other two options scratched out on the menu. The wine list was clearly well done and interesting. Our server was, shall I say, pleasant in a fabricated surface way but clearly was annoyed with us for taking time to decide and did not hide it. He made at least two sharp, condescending remarks to our table. We split 3 pizzas. The first was honestly amazing with delicious squash and goat cheese and a perfectly cooked crust and delicious medley of flavors. Both of the others were undercooked and droopy. Our server never asked how we liked the pizza or meal, so we just ate it although it was not properly done. Our friend tried to pick up the check covertly by giving her credit card to the server earlier in the meal. He forgot and brought us the check. They gave us one complimentary dessert for 6 of us as a gesture of goodwill. Seemed meager. True hospitality professionals would have gone out of their way to make up for a fairly epic mood spoiler, despite it not being their fault. Knowing your wine is helpful but making your guests feel taken care of will get them to return. read more

Really good sausage pizza. Everything comes from the local farm, so the hog was, well you know, theirs. The night we were there the whole thing was out back, including the oven. Very fun. read more

This was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. Order anything with pork, or anything seasonal, or any pizza, or shellfish....seriously it's all good. This is my first review and I had to do it because I don't understand how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars. read more

The pizza has an excellent wood-fired crust. This place does pizza very well and the pizza prices seem reasonable to me. *However*, steer clear of the appetizers and deserts. The appetizers are extremely highbrow with itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, bird-sized portions. They are a complete rip off. Just order pizza, and maybe the salad greens, and you will be happy. read more

We were extremely fortunate to get a table without reservations. Even better, we sat at the bar facing the open kitchen! It was difficult for us to choose from the menu so we decided to splurge and order the tasting menu and we were not disappointed!! Jay the chef is creative and knows how to prepare delicious gastronomic delights using locally sourced food. The service was also impeccable. Will definitely come back here again! read more

A truly unique and fabulous experience. Small, not fancy, memorable food. We made reservations by leaving a message and getting a call back and were seated at 8:15 on a Saturday. We shared 4 of the small plates, had a wonderful pizza (they're all delicious) and ended with beet ice cream! Every bite and sip were worth savoring. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. The owner is personable and very skilled. Check it out! I've read some of the other reviews and can imagine in the middle of summer mayhem it could be challenging for them to deliver the food at the level we had. Compared to Anacortes, our dining experiences on Orcas were outstanding. read more

My husband and I returned to Orcas last weekend. This was a very special trip as it was our first time away from the kids in nearly 9 yrs! We had the most exquisite meal at Hogstone's. The chef's tasting was such a delightful experience! We enjoyed the flavor explosions but also the stories the chef shared with each course. We made reservations ahead of time and he adjusted the courses for our diet of seafood and veggie. The smoky beets with poached egg yolk was probably the best bite we've ever tasted! read more

Reservations recommended so plan ahead because you won't want to miss this experience if you find yourself on Orcas island. Nothing short of delicious and creative! I had one of their salad's, the crab for my entree and of course made room for dessert! The plates are small, but I felt happily full. read more

The tasting menu is one spectacular treat. This is located inside the tiny high end sister restaurant. Like a cousin to Lummi's Willows Inn, creative and local. Yummy! read more

First off this place is not for everyone....especially picky eaters and the non-adventurous when it comes to trying new and fun food. Also, it was not for my sweets whose motto is, "No meat, no eat." I would have enjoyed this place a lot more if my eating companions were not so picky and if they didn't complain the whole time. I will admit that the menu is very misleading and very pricey for what you get. I can hang though since the quality is top notch and you can taste it in every bite. So fresh and so delicious. The food is also very creative and you can tell how much thought and effort goes into coming up with the menu. The reason that the menu is misleading is that when I see shrimp on a menu I think I will be getting shrimp and not just shrimp powder dusted on top. Also, if a pizza's name says pork in it I would hope to be able to tell if there is pork on the pizza. I almost think that they had to forget the pork since I could not taste it or maybe it was just lard drizzled on top. I could look past all of this because the flavors were too good to complain. This place is super tiny and it gets very hot when the sun is going down. Just a little warning if you are planning on going in the summer. Next time I will make a reservation to dine al fresco. All in all this place is amazing.....just remember to go here with an open mind and eating companions that appreciate freshness, creativity and quality food that tastes as good as it looks. read more

Hard to decide between 3 and 4, would probably give a 3.5. All the pizzas appeared to be burnt and tasted that way too. Another party seated next to us asked about it, and the server explained the pizza needed to be burnt in order for it to be fully cooked. This seemed like an odd comment as I've had wood fired pizzas that weren't burnt, and still fully cooked. The ingredients on the pizza did taste quite fresh, so it's a shame the base took away from that. read more

This is the best pizza I've had in a long time. Sourdough crust is mild. Great vibe sitting outside. The only thing I regret is not going there both nights we stayed in Eastsound. We had the Margherita and The Hog. read more

You definitely want to eat outdoors. I think the best part of this restaurant is the outdoor eating & fresh ingredients. You order indoors and then grab a picnic table outside. We ate here twice in the week we were on Orcas. Once was just our family - we ordered 3 pizzas for 2 adults and 2 kids plus salad. It was pricey but we expected it. We LOVED the fresh ingredients: what the farmer grows is what is on the menu that night. We came back with our extended family for our family reunion dinner. We were over 30 ppl, so arrangements had been made to take over the outdoors, add tables and more umbrellas and they moved an oven outside to accommodate our party, and any other walk-ins. I was disappointed I couldn't order the same type of pizza I had had earlier but alas, that is what makes this a good restaurant- only fresh stuff. The pizzas are thin crust and not heaped up with toppings so I recommend you go for a salad as well. Good atmosphere, nice people who deliver your food to your table, good location and super fresh and delicious pizzas. PS Ha! I see that one of our family reunion photos has been posted! read more

We had dinner at Hogstone's on a Sunday night in November. There was no wait to be seated, and the hostess was friendly and attentive. She helped us move to a better table when one opened up. I was happy to see that they had a wheat free crust option. We started with a kale salad with croutons and roasted squash. Yum! My husband had a Hog pizza and I had a seasonal pizza with delicata squash. Both were very tasty. The standard crust is thin and crusty, just what you'd expect from a wood oven. Gluten free pizza crust is usually pretty marginal, but this was actually good! It's a small place so I imagine it can be overwhelmed with business in the summer. But I'd still give it a try. The food is good! read more

Our favorite place on the island! Everything about Hogstone's feels thoughtful and lovingly crafted. Walk in the door and the vibe is friendly and perhaps a little boisterous. The food is extraordinary without feeling pretentious; down-to-earth and incredibly creative. read more

My wife and I went here on our honeymoon last summer. And, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it was the best meal of my life. Literally inspiring: I have been trying to make their chiffonade chard salad for months after, to no avail. I want to go back to the island just for another meal... read more

My friends and I had the tasting menu along with the wine pairing, and it was FANTASTIC!! I am amazed at how fresh (right from their farm) and interesting each tasting was, and so impressed with the chef's attention to detail, creativity and delivering plates to our table. Pizzas look good as do other menu items, but I have not tried anything other than the tasting menu. If you're interested in top-notch quality, and trying delectable items you may never have realized were even edible, this is the place for you. Excellent service and a must do for some special occasion (like my birthday)! This is an amazing experience to have - and I've had it twice:) read more

The food is a work of art and quite tasty. Small portions though. Service is fabulous. Quite pricey but we enjoyed it. We took pictures of our meal and still enjoy how beautifully they were prepared. read more

I have enjoyed Hogstones pizza many many times, truly the best. BUT, we had the absolute pleasure of doing their New Years tasting menu. OH MAN!!! SO AMAZING!!! 7 beautiful, well thought courses. In my life I will not forget the squash consume, clear sweet heaven. Thank you Hogstone and sensational staff. read more

Excellent addition to the Orcas food scene. Smoked tomato pizza was fantastic. Creative small plates and desserts. We will be back

This pizza is to die for! Wood oven fired and simply incredible. The whole group enjoyed theirs. They also prepared a vegan pizza for one of the group. read more

We had one of the best pizza's ever over the July 4th holiday. We did not have a reservation but we were lucky to get a seat at the tiny bar (three seats). The service was wonderful. Our pizza was the trumpet mushroom and it was to die for. We started with the cheese/shredded kale/poached egg yolk salad - wow! Our server shared that we should stir the salad before eating... but be sure to save some to smear on the pizza. The wines by the glass were a great match for our meal. I wish we could give them a ten. read more

A great option for dinner while on Orcas! Was getting a little tired of expensive seafood dinners throughout our stay on the island and came across this place. We were still able to have our fix of seafood/shellfish with the half dozen of local oysters which were very fresh and very reasonably priced! Salads also seem to be something you can't go wrong with here, we had the "assorted greens with whats growing in the field right now" which was honestly one of the more flavorful restaurant salads we've ever had...and then the pizza. Perfect dough, not too crispy and not too chewy. Definitely better than most wood fire pizza we have had at home. Perfect portion and very fresh tasting ingredients. The staff were very friendly and the meal was very affordable. I would highly recommend this place! read more

I'm from Chicago, so expect to be able to get pepperoni and sausage on pizza. Kale and the like don't cut it. Service was decent. Indoor and outdoor seating (picnic tables) available. read more

Awful. Not enough seating. They were down a chef so it took us well over an hour to get any food. The pizza was bad. EVERYTHING was way to salty and then they just had to sprinkle massive grains of salt on top of that. Apparently the oysters and some free sea bean salad they gave us were good. In my personal opinion the only good thing about that experience was the atmosphere of the outdoor seating area and the free pizza they gave us because someone accidentally made an extra. Would not recommend and would not go back. read more