Love the concept of the place - cheese, wine and gourmet food items. Cute building. Was…read moredisappointed in the lack of knowledge and enthusiasm when it came to helping us pick a bottle. We ended up hating their selection and pouring it down the drain :(

We love everything about Baylee! They cater they have sandwiches they have cheese boards! Love them!read more

Super friendly and cute place…read more We went close to close and the staff still let us come in and enjoy a quick little wine sesh The back spot wash set up so cute for pics too

What a phenomenal little find in Anacortes. The proprietor, who was also working that night, also…read moredesigned the interior of this space, which is so stylish! Great service and a nice selection of wines. We didn't eat there, but the charcuterie boards look divine.

I had dinner recently at Walden with my friends while on holiday in the San Juans…read more We had the tasting menu at the chef's table. And we added the wine pairings because why not? This place was absolute perfection from start to finish. Relaxed but upscale environment. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff. The sommelier was also great. He was so clearly loving his job and it showed. He described each wine and its characteristics with enthusiasm and excitement. This was the first time I'd ever had wines that were so nicely paired with each course. Quite eye opening, for me at least. You can take a look at my menu pics to see what each dish was and its accompanying wine. However, keep in mind the menu changes often and they close for the Winter season in November. We had the very best time and if you're in the SJI and like good things, this is a place you must go. We plan to come back again soonish. Thanks!

We had a wonderful dinner here and I really admire what the team is doing. The service was warm and…read morethoughtful, and the personalized touch to our place settings was such a lovely surprise. You can tell this restaurant cares deeply about craft... not just in execution, but in intent. The menu didn't feel like it was trying to cater to trends or preferences. It felt like the chef had a clear point of view, and the food followed that vision. I appreciated that a lot. The salmon and veal were both beautifully executed. And though we don't drink alcohol, we were offered two beautiful non-alcoholic pairings (one sparkling, one rose) rather than the usual soda fallback. It made us feel cared for, not sidelined :) Pastry-wise, the brioche, olive oil cake, and macaron were all excellent. I'm lowkey regretting not staying until Sunday to try the pastry pop-up. Before the final course, we were offered a lemon and lovage sorbet as a palette cleanser. Somehow it made me laugh because it reminded me exactly of a Chinese herbal remedy (藿香正气水) I used to take in the summer in China. Not a critique, just a funny flavor memory I wasn't expecting in a fine dining environment and so uniquely contextual to my own cultural background. That said, for an elevated experience, I do think every touchpoint matters. And this is why I'm taking off one star. The bathroom missed the mark. The lights are on a timer (which I didn't realize until they shut off while I was inside and I thought it was motion activated. I ended up waving my arms like a wacky inflatable tube man haha), and somehow there was only one paper towel left, and the soap dispenser was visibly dirty. Small details, but noticeable in an otherwise polished evening. All in all, this is clearly a passionate team doing thoughtful work. With just a bit more attention to the details beyond the table, it could be truly seamless.

Great service delicious Food…read moreEasy parking and on the Water The Thanksgiving Pie And cherry Pie

What a fun place! Firstly, the name.....it has a big hook and we wanted to check it out. And who…read moredoesn't love PIE! It's located on the channel and has indoor and outdoor patio seating. We came right at opening on a Thursday, and had our choice of seating. As I understand, the bar is owned by a couple of brothers, and both were there to assist us. We started with cocktails (why not?). The margarita was a good choice and we learned that they were taught mixology by their stepdad who worked in the industry in Ballard. We also learned the pie recipes were taught to them from their mom. We opted for the Thanksgiving pie, which was served with a side of cranberry sauce and a lovely green salad. The pie was a good size, filled with turkey, rosemary potatoes, gravy and stuffing. I mean, classic flavors, and topped with a dab of cranberry, it brings out all the feels. Very tasty! The crust is perfectly flakey and delicious. The salad was topped with feta and grated beets with a tangy viniagrette. Hubs and I shared, and it was pretty filling. I didn't think we could eat a sweet slice there, so I ordered the Humble Crumble to go. Of course.......we couldn't resist. Just one bite, then another. We soon devoured the sweet pie before we could even get up from the table. I love the idea! Great food! Great Service!

Wow, museum and candy/ice cream store in one. part of hotel…read moreplanter on the national register of historic places. the store dates back to 1907 and many of the original accoutrements are still in place. You will learn that cherry crush is America's favorite drink. you can still buy candy cigarettes. They make milkshakes by hand in a machine from 1950. Generous scoops of ice cream. If you love history, visit and check it out. (If you stay at hotel planter this is where your pizza or hot dog orders will come from.)

Player piano for a quarter, beautiful courtyard, amazing interior decorations. Plenty of ice cream…read moreand pizza for everyone! Friendly staff.

Great place to enjoy a glass of wine and a snack after a hectic day of tiptoeing through the tulips.read more

This place was okay! We went for a snack on the water and this was the perfect place for it. There…read moreare patio seats looking over the water and we heard there are frequent otter sightings here (though we didn't see one). They have a great, inexpensive and unpretentious wine list with plenty by the glass. We split a glass of rose and it was lovely! The food was just okay. They bragged about having large portions but our $18 cheese plate was a small snack for sure. It also said it came with fruit and chocolate and they only brought out the cheese, crackers, and nuts. Not sure if they were out, we didn't have enough time to talk to our server to figure this out. The servers were all in a huge hurry and missed a lot. I know they were busy and don't completely blame them, but it was definitely amiss. They asked if we wanted more wine and we said no, so they cleared our food quickly even though we were still eating. They also put a reserved sign on our table while we were still there (we only stayed maybe 25-30 min) and told us that someone else wanted our table. It was kind of rude and we felt super rushed by the servers. We really felt like we were being hurried out and didn't get the full experience. They also took our water glasses and dumped them on the ground next to us while we were still sitting and before we were done. They could not have been more blatant about wanting us to go even though we weren't there long. I would probably revisit on a slower day to see if things improved, but the service wasn't great.

Such an amazing find! After visiting their beautiful winery we stopped in for an island spritz (a…read moremust!) not knowing how cute this place is. Such a nice and welcoming ambiance right away. Spoiler alert: there's an adorable private patio tucked in the back! We returned the next morning for their soft launch into brunch and it was delicious! This is such a sweet business owned by a married couple who were both such pleasant people. We were very impressed with what they've established within the winery/restaurant. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to the island!

This place has such a cute atmosphere. When we first walked in, we assumed it would be sort of a…read morepretentious winery, but in fact it was the complete opposite - classy yet so inviting and cozy! The red wine we tried was delicious. I think my favourite part though was the wonderful service from Anya. We're used to Seattle's cold mannarims but this young lady was so sweet! When it got busy, she was ON IT and so courteous and friendly to every person there. We had a great time and will definitely have to come back.

I had the tuna melt it one of best sandwiches I've ever had. The service was some of the best I…read moreever had. Both girls behind the bar were awesome

Stopped at the Union Tavern after a whale watching trip, seems like a great local hangout. Our…read moreparty really enjoyed the food and service. It is rather loud but we still had a great time.