My first visit 2 years ago was excellent, which is why I returned. However, yesterday was very disappointing. Food was decent, and I love the farm to table approach, but it wasn't as good as I would have wished; mostly due to a flavor preference and small portion sizes. The worst part of the experience was the service. Our waitress was very rude. I understand waiting can be a difficult job, but her attitude was unacceptable. It really made the evening a disappointment for us. It is one of the few nights I regretted paying so much for a meal. read more

This review pertains to their restaurant. Okay, let's put aside the fact that they have one of the coziest and romantic dining atmospheres on the island. Let's put aside the fact that almost all of their ingredients are organically grown on the island when possible. Let's put aside the fact that their wine list is better than some 5-stars I've seen in Seattle. Let's put aside the fact that they have amazing oysters on the half shell. Let's put aside... Why are you still deciding after having to put all these things aside? Go there! read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant, it's possibly the most expensive on the island and has great reviews. Our group of 4 went this week and got the chefs tasting menu, hyped as super locavore. But the service was awful. I think they had one server working our whole half the restaurant (other than plate delivery). Everything, even just initial drink orders took forever. Worse than just unfriendly, island time service, we got zero information on what the food was, where it was produced, or any of the other pitch that is in the menu and website. *Places bread on table and walks off* 'The bread is good, can you tell me about it?' "It's sourdough" "This is Fig with Bacon". 'Excuse me, can you tell me about this dish'. "Figs are from here". And exit stage left. Anyway, from a chain restaurant, that is fine, but for these prices and chef reputation I expected more. The group had mixed reviews about the food itself. We had 7 tasting dishes, 6 of which were sweet dishes that are not my preference. My partner thought it was tasty, but small portions and won't go there again. The views from the patio were amazing. read more

Extremely rude and snobby on the phone and refused to take our reservations even though they told us to call back the next day for an early seating. I will never go back. - better off eating at doe bay. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Ship Bay yet!! Shame, shame, shame on me for this clear disregard of common human decency. This review is of the restaurant only. And as Yelp puts it, a 5 Star rating is truly AS GOOD AS IT GETS! I mean it with every prong on each star! I have dined here a handful of times, and it is hands-down my favorite fine dining restaurant on the island. It will be the number one priority for all my future trips to Orcas and I will MAKE ROOM on my culinary itinerary for it and for it alone. This is how much I love this restaurant! If you're reading this review for specific dish recommendations, you've come to the wrong place. I can't even remember what I had. But I can tell you that everything I've tried here, each time I've been here over the last 6 years, has been delightful. I am ashamed to admit that prior to this July, the last time I visited Orcas was in 2009 (a very sad fact indeed....was I even truly living? Only in a half-assed way, clearly). When I came back here four years later, the confidence and adoration I have of this place was reaffirmed in every way possible. It was as though we never parted. They do food well. They use local ingredients. They put a lot of thought into their dishes and execute on par. Kudos, Ship Bay, for existing. Keep up the good work! I heart you. read more

*Restaurant Review Only* Our dining bar was set high, as my family chose to eat our first dinner on Orcas Island at the Inn at Ship Bay. Excellent service, atmosphere, ingredients, cuisine and experience. We had no problem making reservations for 4 at 6pm on a Thursday evening post Labor Day. Loved the orchard and garden that flank the parking lot. The beautiful dining room was relatively empty and quiet, with more occupied tables closer to the windows that offer beautiful views of the water. Dinner was beautifully presented and deftly prepared with training and expertise in preparation of seafood and seasonal vegetables, especially. Local shellfish suppliers and small-farm purveyors are noted on the menu. Wonderful balance of complementing flavors! Salmon fillet was perfectly medium, not overcooked. The bouillabaisse was delectable with a modest assortment of local seafood in a delicate broth. Delicious pork chop with roasted plums and mashed potatoes. Their bar does classic cocktails with fresh squeezed juices which are simply delicious and elegant. Desserts were awesome, but my favorite was the nectarine tart with an amazing shortbread crust and maple-cashew ice cream. Delish!! Plan on $50+ per person if you splurge with a drink, app, entree and dessert. My vote for the best dinner on Orcas Island! read more

Easily the best meal of the year! We sat outside and loved walking by the kitchen on the way in and seeing the prep work. Their menu changes is often, but my man had the short ribs and they were falling off the bone. I loved my scallops on risotto, the risotto was full of rich flavors which enhanced the super fresh scallops. Don't miss the desserts! We loved strolling along the yard after dinner. All around fantastic experience with 4 adults and 2 kids. read more

To start with, the restaurant doesn't take reservations so when my husband and I arrived at 6:00 p.m. tonite, the restaurant seating was at capacity for Covid so we were told we needed to sit in the banquet room which was down the sidewalk a short distance in another building. The room was devoid of color, no art, no style, nothing which was surprising given the menu prices. Our server brought us a carafe of tepid water and glasses. After drinking some, I asked for a glass of ice and she brought a carafe full of ice which was nice to have. I ordered the braised chicken and my husband had the ravioli. We shared a blue greens salad. The meal was devoid of bread. Our entrees were minimal with three strips of chicken for me and both were lacking of flavor. After seating ourselves, our server brought our water, then the ice, then our salad and later our entrees and then picked up our plates--all without a smile (even with a mask you can see in a person's eyes when they smile), friendliness or verbal interaction. Granted she could be working afraid given Covid and having to work with the public, but even a small amount of friendliness would be helpful for her I'm sure when it comes to tipping. The mail server who came in the room to serve his tables was very friendly and outgoing with his customers. My husband has worked for a multi-star restaurant and was surprised at our experience given the reputation and price range compared to the other wonderful meals we have had in Eastsound this week. I'm hoping it was just one bad night for her, and for the quality of our meal. As we went back in to the main part of the restaurant to pay for our meal, the kitchen door was open and I noticed the chef had a head full of curly hair and a full curly beard and neither were covered. This has always bothered me when I see this. I thought it was a health dept. requirement. read more

I have to say... HANDS DOWN, ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN AMERICA! We stayed one night at the Inn and enjoyed the restaurant. Our room had so much character and over looked the bay. I highly recommend a second floor if you are wanting to get a great view and patio. My boyfriend and I watched the sunset and the wild life from our patio (we saw bald eagles and deer in/around the bay). When we checked in, we made reservations for dinner. They did warn us that there were a lot of reservations for the night, so it might be a hectic night for the staff. When we got there, there were quite a bit of people, but we were seated immediately. The waitress was really helpful with the menu. She gave us her recommendations and was helpful picking a wine. I had the tasting menu: arugula salad with plums/blue cheese and red wine vinaigrette, Angus sirloin with potato puree'/seasonal veggies/aioli sauce, and creme brule. My boyfriend had the Alaskan scallops with pollenta. Both of our dishes were great. I had one complaint: the vinaigrette for the salad was a little strong, it was a little too sour and did not taste well to my liking. Other than that, nothing else to complain about! I love this place so much! I am thinking about getting married here one day! I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a unique experience. If you are just going there for dinner, get there early, sit on the patio and have a glass of wine. You can watch the sunset over the hills, its an amazing experience! read more

Lovely setting with view of the water. The waiter was funny and attentive. The other one was a pleasure to look at. Food was delicious but a tad cold. I had the scallops and my mom had the halibut. Very fresh tasting and sauces went perfectly. The crust on the sourdough bread was perfect, the butter sounded better than it tasted. The kale salad was to die for. I never had kale like that, not sure if it was the dressing or the kale but I wish I could make that. read more

(Restaurant-only review.) Husband and I ate here for our anniversary, and we were not disappointed. We sat on the porch and had front-row seats of the Sound. First of all, the view alone is worth at least a few stars. Even if the food were terrible and the drinks undrinkable, the view is just amazing. Those who gave this place fewer than 3 stars are either blind or jaded. I had a cocktail - it was fine (not great), but it came in a pint-sized glass for maximum imbibement. Beer is well-priced. A crab/tomato/cucumber salad starter was the special, and it was so good! The tomatoes were fresh, juicy, flavorful, and the crab salad was light on the salad and heavy on the crab. The scallops entree was amazing: scallops were cooked perfectly; the risotto was light and yummy; the sauces were complementary. Husband had the hangar steak. You don't even need a knife. It's so tender. Chocolate tart for dessert, with plum preserves and caramel sauce. I. Mean. Yum. Nice, dark drip coffee to end our long evening. Service was good. Our waitress' pace was slow, but it was such a perfect evening and such a perfect view. I appreciated the patient timing; it let us enjoy the sunset. As for the price...I can't help but note that those who are complaining are not from around here. The cost was exactly what we expected ($25-30/entree) and worth every penny! TL;DR - Great view, great food, great coffee. read more

We held our cozy destination wedding last summer at the Inn at Ship Bay, which couldn't have been more perfect. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with amazing views. The suite had a separate living room as well as a double bathroom with roomy tub. Really, way more room than the two of us ever could have needed but we loved it anyway. They were incredibly helpful with the planning process, offering suggestions and recommendations, checking up on our progress. We were happy with all of the recommendations we booked services with. As tricky as it is planning a wedding halfway across the country, they were instrumental in making it seem smooth and seamless. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfasts, especially the granola. Sitting out on the patio enjoying the view while having a little breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. The dinner was, of course, fantastic. Even though it's been almost a year and a half, we still hear gushy remarks from our guests sometimes. We wanted to make sure our loved ones got a fantastic meal for making the trip out there, and this was the right place for it. Everything was fresh, many local in-season ingredients. When we return to the area, making a visit back here is going to be at the top of our list. read more

5 well deserved stars for this little gem tucked away in Orca's island! Sat at the bar for the view but the dining room was quaint. Started out with delish cocktails: hubby had the Manhattan and I had the Mamacita margarita with a silver tequila and fresh ruby red grapefruit with pampelmousse liqueur... Essentially a Paloma. Switched to a great Washington Zin to go with our farm fresh lamb with green garlic mashed potatoes and oyster mushrooms that melted in your mouth. Accompanied by a farm fresh beet salad with blue cheese and nuts and their housemade killer bread and butter. Finished it off with s yummy cherry clafoutis with housemade vanilla ice cream.... How can you say No? Just phenomenal, the whole thing. The place is beautiful, the bar is cozy and welcoming. The food and drink are rockstar. I want to check In and sleep next to the ocean! read more

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Had the privilege to dine at this restaurant this past weekend. I got a black cod appetizer which was phenomenal. Full of unique savory flavor and the skin was the perfect crispness. I then got the lamb dish, it was great as well but I did like the cod more. For dessert I got an apple galette with caramel ice cream. I am not a big fan of apple but it was a great experience and the flavors meshed well together. Lastly I got a drink after watching the mixologist, Mariah, make a few drinks for other patrons. I can't remember the name but the drink was great as well, and had edible flowers ^_^ Another huge plus for this place is that they locally source most of their menu (with the exception of ~some~ difficult to get ingredients). They gave some sourdough bread with a special butter and I loved it!! Everyone I met who worked there was very friendly. Overall, a positive dining experience and I will be returning when I can. They are closed for a part of the winter so call to inquire (: read more

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Great dessert! Strawberry rhubarb tart! Ok service, they get flustered. Great champagne by the glass

[Review for Restaurant] Definitely a pricey meal, but well worth it. Both my husband and I devoured every bite of our seafood, and the dessert was even better! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We also took a stroll around the hotel grounds while we waited for our meal, and the landscape was beautiful. read more

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The restaurant itself is beautiful with an amazing outdoor view (we sat inside because we didn't make reservations, the inside is very pretty too). Other than the ambiance, the service was LESS THAN AVERAGE, not what you would expect with a fine dining establishment. It took about 10 minutes to get the drinks that we ordered. And the server was not personable and hardly checked on us to see how our meal was going. The food was EXTREMELY overpriced for the portions you get. It was delicious food, hats off to the chefs for sure, but the overall dining experience there was not what we were expecting. Save your money and go to Buck Bay shellfish/seafood market and make your own dinner, that's what we did the next night! Fresh seafood for half the price. read more

The Inn At Ship Bay was the highlight of our Labor Day weekend getaway to Orcas Island. We were happy that they were able to take a reservation for 6 the day before. Nearly all the locals on the island insisted that we eat there and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is a beautiful property with an orchard and has the feeling of a cozy BnB. Our waitress was a gem. She was so personal and really understood the menu. In our party we had gluten-free and vegetarians, and she remembered those needs and made recommendations accordingly throughout the night. The food. AMAZING! You can tell that the chef loves what he does, and the items are so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The plates were beautiful and elegant. The portions were perfectly sized, and we left feeling content, without any guilt. We had the Judd Cove oysters, delicious, as an appetizer. People had the chicken, pork, gnocchi, salmon, and veal, and we were all too in love with our meals to share. Had we more room in our stomachs, we would have loved to experience their desserts. This place is a definite must if you're ever in the area. read more

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Well, at least this place fools the average person. Heres the deal: quality is excellent, prepared funky( three kinds of carrot in Cioppino,? Really ?) One scallop, tiny clams ? Really? Undercooked potatoes, and the smallest portions Ive ever seen , ever, in 50 years , what a joke. You HAVE to drop three bills to get fed here. Yeah, i get it, your all locally grown blah blah blah, who isnt? Waaaay overpriced, waaaaY underportioned, and waaay too proud of mediocre food. Save you time , go see Dan at Rosario or Madrona Grille. Youll actually get fed there. read more

Stayed here for a weekend getaway. What a find! Great location with a magical view. Really homey B&B style room with a very comfortable bed and with a balcony overlooking the water. Great on site restaurant and bar and a quick drive to downtown East Sound. The staff was super-friendly and helpful in suggestions as to what to see and do while on the island. I definitely will be returning. read more

What an incredible restaurant this is!! I went last Saturday for my friend's 40th birthday, and it did not disappoint. I had an appetizer of littleneck clams in broth, and the steak w/ pureed potatoes and chantrelle mushrooms for my main entree. The food is incredible, service impeccable. I highly recommend this restaurant even if you aren't staying on the property. read more

We had our commitment ceremony at the Inn this summer and were completely satisfied with the event. We rented all 11 rooms for 2 nights, plus the sunroom and upper deck for our dinner. A few worthwhile notes: 1. The lodging is amazing! The beds are unbelievably comfortable, the rooms are comfy, and the suite is roomy. The bluff overlooking the bay is beautiful and provides an ideal backdrop for a wedding/ceremony. Our guests really enjoyed having individual decks overlooking the water and everyone left feeling very rested. 2. The food is great! In planning our meal, we ruled out a few foods, then asked Geddes to be creative with the rest of our meal. We were able to offer several choices for the appetizer, salad, dinner, and dessert and ultimately everyone raved about the meal. Plus, complimentary breakfast is always nice! 3. The prices are reasonable - and more importantly, there were no surprises on our final bill. Luke went out of his way to ensure we had a great event. He worked with us every step of the way. We were grateful to Luke, Geddes and Mary Anna for such a great event. read more

A fantastic dining experience! Wonderful menu selections to choose from. Complex layered flavors well presented. Great service. We had our then almost 7 year old daughter with us and ordering something for her was no problem (I understand the owner/chef has young ones?). The prices are very reasonable for this level of dining. Our best meals on our visit to the San Juans. For what it's worth, we were not staying at the Inn but made reservations a day or so ahead. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Michelin one star quality, with an amazing view. We have had dinner at the Inn twice, once two years ago, and once a couple of days ago. Both times, the food was very, very good. Mussels were fresh, tasty, and served in a wonderful lime broth. A lovely small steak with mashed potatoes for the kids was perfectly cooked. Bouillabaisse was a work of art, each piece of fish seasoned and presented in a light broth. This is the best dinner I've had on the island. If the weather is nice, ask for a table outside. The patio is nothing special (no amazing landscaping or anything), but the view over East Sound is really lovely. read more

This place was fabulous. The food was fantastic. We had a party of four and tried 1/2 the menu. It was sooooo good. My son got the scallops, said they were to die for. And the pork belly was yummy too. The service was just right. Highly recommend! read more

Quite possibly the worst meal and service I have ever received. DO NOT go here unless you are a local (and there can't be too many of them) We asked to sit in the bar as we were early for dinner, tried to engage with bar person but she was too busy with the locals. We were served drinks and that was it, she even closed us out without asking if we wanted anything else. Dinner was overpriced and poor - do not go for a romantic dinner as the seating arrangements are bizarre, My main meal of scallops was poor, cold and flavorless, when I mentioned this I was told that the chef would not re cook the meal for me as it would just come out the same way and I should order something else. I took the halibut which was good but by that time I was eating my meal by myself as my g'friend had already finished her meal. While other tables were receiving their birthday cakes from the restaurant - again we were brought the check with no interaction. We left and canceled out planned meal for later in the week. read more

Choosing to put myself in the hands of a chef I trust, I said, "Yes" to the 6 course offering with beverage pairing. Loved it! From the heirloom tomato and crab start, melon soup 2nd...to the espresso truffle (surprise 7th course), I was amazed and delighted. The service was impeccable, the space cozy and elegant. I feel very at home here. read more

Stayed at the hotel for three days in July. Its a great little place. The rooms are in freestanding four-plexes so they are pretty quiet. All of them face the water with great views. They have a great little restaurant and bar with the latter open until 9pm. The location is ideal. You are minutes to downtown Eastsound and 25 mins to Mt. Constitution. The hotel itself is perched atop a cliff that drops down to the water. Lots of interesting wildlife to see. Vultures always circling and Bald Eagles are never far from view. Deer are regular visitors to the grounds in the morning. The only downside to the place is the feather pillows are uncomfortable. They flatten out almost completely. read more

Wow, this place is such a gem. We had a lovely view overlooking the water. We enjoyed a very imaginative meal including fabulous raw oysters, salmon (perfectly seasoned) with seasonal cherries, mangalitsa pork (this is a pork raised on orcas island that is absolutely delicious), and a wonderfully creamy triffle for dessert. The food here is on par with our favorite restaurants in San Francisco. We will certainly be back. read more

There were 6 of us and no one liked their meal. Very disappointing as we had heard rave reviews for this restaurant. The setting is very nice with beautiful views but that can't take the place of good food! All the dishes we ordered looked delicious but there was absolutely no flavor .. Salad was bland, fish was overcooked... We skipped dessert because dinner was so bad. If you want a good cocktail forget it.. Ordered manhattans and they were not good! If you want an amazing meal and great service go to The New Leaf located in the Outlook Inn downtown Eastsound! It was memorable . read more

We had a nearly wonderful evening enjoying our anniversary dinner at the Inn At Ship Bay. Almost everything was perfect! We made a reservation several weeks in advance and mentioned we'd be celebrating. We were promptly seated at a very nice table overlooking the water. We ordered a bottle of wine with the help of the sommelier. The specials were described by our waiter, including the option of a 6 course tasting menu. We decided to order a shared appetizer, two entrees and shared dessert. Absolutely delicious sourdough bread was served as well. We immensely enjoyed our pork belly appetizer, scallops and gnocchi entrees as well as a chocolate tart for dessert. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive. We were told many of the vegetables were grown onsite, so truly locally sourced which was a bonus. So why not 5 stars? The biggest reason had little (although some) to do with the restaurant itself. We had an 8:00 reservation and about 30 minutes into our meal, a family with a young child was seated right next to us. The restaurant was less than 1/2 full at that point so we were disappointed to have to listen to a loud child "Mommy" this and "Daddy" that all the while playing with toys right next to us. This was so distracting that we had to ask for our tab to be transferred to the bar where we finished our meal and wine. There was no acknowledgment from the restaurant of our anniversary . . . not looking for a freebie but a "Happy Anniversary" would have been nice. Other minor issues? Portion sizes are small . . . not horribly so but the appetizer and dessert clearly weren't meant to be shared. Our bill came to $160 with tip, $45 of which was the bottle of wine. Not exactly a cheap night out. Thank god we didn't order the more expensive tasting menu as the apparent "family friendly" atmosphere would have absolutely killed that experience. read more

Fantastic food, especially the salmon special! We also loved the chicken and the home made fig ice cream. Everything we ate was delicious, and the restaurant is very pretty, with gardens and a gorgeous view of the water. The service was friendly, but with a larger group, they got confused a few times about whose food was whose. Otherwise, a great meal! Get the Salmon if they have it! read more

As others have mentioned, not many outstanding dining establishments on Orcas. Not referring to price, but really good food. Four of us visiting the island in early July and we were seated on the patio. Gorgeous views of the bay and we watched bald eagles in the tops of the trees. Service was perfect, very friendly and efficient server. My husband I split the local salad, two ordered the salmon, one the duck and I had the scallops. Everyone loved their entrees, and I can say that my scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious. 3 of us split a berry cobbler. We also had beers and a bottle of pinot. We were dreaming of when we could return to Orcas and this place. read more

[Inn] An amazing, comfortable, new place to stay with an incredible view of the Bay. I stayed in one of the second-floor State rooms and it was unreal to wake up to a view of the misty water and wilderness. Quiet. Huge, comfortable bed and spacious room. Standard amenities and modern construction. read more

The restaurant is in an old house, and we were seated in the back of what looked like the old patio -- now with walls and ceiling. Unfortunately for us, our waitress was assigned another section of restaurant. We hardly ever saw her. Everybody else in the room had another waitress who checked on them throughout the evening. Needless to say, I didn't appreciate the lack of service. Anyway, I began with some excellent (local) Judd Bay oysters on the half shell, with a citrus mignonette. They were perfect. Next was an error on my part: Bouillabaisse. The dish itself was good, but there was w-a-y to much fennel in it for my taste. It spoiled the dish. Just my opinion. I followed it up with a very nice crème brûlée and a glass of port. I should have gone with a different dish. read more

This is the kind of place that makes me leery of upscale dining establishments. Greeter had a bit of an attitude about us being four when they had us down as five (we were a party of four traveling together ... never five), though the member of our group who made the reservation did so in person. More bad signs when our waiter seemed put out that I asked how some dishes were prepared, since the menu was vague on that aspect of the food. And we had to ask for the prices of specials; they were not included in the sales pitch. I made a mistake thinking that the braised pork ("raised for the lard") would have most of the fat rendered out. I couldn't find an edible bite. Fortunately one of our party who loves to eat fat (and shrimp tails and pope's noses) consumed my $30 worth of lard. Another of us had a gnocci dish was surprised at the paucity of actual gnocci included. Sure, it was great fun to see kitchen staff harvesting stuff from the garden to go into meals being prepared, and the focus on ingredients is admirable, but the attitude needs adjustment (as well as the cholesterol content) before I come back. Let me add that I've had excellent dining experiences at New Leaf and Random Howse in Eastsound. read more

This place is the TOPS! Its worth coming to Orcas just to have the food here. I've had 3 or so meals here over the last 3 years and I would say that this is a gem in the San Juan Islands. They know farm to fork and its a benchmark for super high end quality food on the planet. Eating in the bar is super cool as well! And drinks on the bluff at sunset are spectacular!!! read more

This is the fourth time that we have stayed at the Inn at Ship Bay. It remains our favorite spot in the San Juan Islands. There are only 11 rooms but each of the rooms we have stayed in has been meticulously clean. The beds are large, soft, with luxurious pillows. The soft chair and couch in the large room make for a comfortable 'den-in' retreat if the weather is stormy and the gas fireplace warms the room quickly. The view of bay and mountains are awesome. If you are met by Luke or Marianna, you will be graciously welcomed. The grounds are covered by fruit trees (mostly pears) which attract the deer by early evening (it is late August as I write this). Positioned on a high steep bluff above the Bay, our favorite spot is a deck chair near the split rail fence marking the bluff edge. Sitting there reading a book and sipping a glass of wine, you are continually entertained by the soaring eagles, crows, ravens and turkey vultures. Dinner at the restaurant has been, in our experience, excellent; in contrast to the grousing of one of the reviewers. My one complaint would be the breakfast. Having just returned from a European trip where continental breakfast always includes a wide variety of cheeses, deli meats, fruit and -- at leas t-- hard boiled eggs, the Inn's breadfast is VERY spartan: granola, yogurt, some sliced cantaloupe and strawberries is it. Coffee, of course (which was excellent). Pumpkin muffins were also available one morning; but served cold. Something warm would make all the difference: warm muffins, a toaster with choice of bread, a quiche. Having said that, it is still the best experience in the islands. read more

We were a bit mortified to learn that the chef used to work at Rosario, and likely was at Rosario for one of the worst meals we have ever had on the San Juan Islands years ago. Our waitress was nice, but seemed a bit nervous. The food was okay. The prices - Island Inflated, not worth what we paid by far. 5 stars is really pushing it, even if you take into account you are on an island. read more

Nice patio view and some tables inside along the Windows also have a nice view. Menu was full of good sounding options with much local and fresh. Staff was courteous but strangely their dress code was all over the map (a minor observation to be sure). Food was fresh and good with a decent wine list. However, or server clearly had little to no grasp on the individual wines as she basically described them all as "good/full bodied/complex". Again, pretty minor but at their prices the staff should really be better versed in the dining experience. Overall though, a solid bet. read more