On a cold January Tuesday evening, my wife, daughter, and I stopped in for dinner around 530pm. Despite not having a reservation, we were quickly seated at a table by the door. The dining room had subdued lighting, with candles on the tables and jazz piped in. My wife was a cheap date and ordered the shrimp Po' Boy. My daughter went with a medium-rare filet, and I went big with a medium-rare rib-eye steak. Salads are not offered with the steak entrees, which was surprising at these prices, but did come with veggies and fries, think skinny fries. After a longish wait, our meals arrived. The steaks were excellently prepared and yummy. My wife enjoyed her shrimp as well. We all decided the fries could have been better, and the veggies, squash, and broccoli were just so-so. Our server was fine but not particularly engaging. I feel the prices are too high for what was delivered. At $69, my rib-eye should have included a small house salad and bread, but it didn't. read more

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My friend and I came here for a drink as it was recommended by another local. He said the bartender named Cheston was the best bartender in the west and he was not kidding. We tried the espresso martini made by him with mezcal and it was delicious. Usually I don't like espresso but this drink was made to perfection. The staff, including Cheston, are very friendly. Made us feel welcomed the entire time. Next time, I want to try their food as I hear their food is delicious as well. If you're in the area, you must stop by and at least have a drink. read more

Islander - Espresso martini with mezcal - Bars Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Good food, cocktails and service The only downside is that they don't take same day reservations read more

We decided to go to this steakhouse for our anniversary as we were visiting the area. It was disappointing experience overall. Pros: The appetizer of lobster bisque was amazing! The bread they served with it was mediocre. I got the chicken dish and it was perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was good. Cons: my husband got the most expensive steak on the menu, I believe it was supposed to be a ribeye, but whatever he got was not a ribeye! It felt like maybe they ran out of the good steaks and swapped out a cheaper cut but charged for the expensive steak. It was thin and tough. Ended up, giving most of it to the dog. We also got a Caesar salad that was absolutely out of a bottle. It was so bland and boring. I didn't even finish mine and I'm a salad eater. We decided not to get dessert as we were disappointed enough . We will never be back. read more

Overpriced, underwhelming. Nothing to write home about. The presentation was horrible. Everything tasted charred or was absolutely bland. read more

Visiting from out of town and decided to take the evening ferry to Bainbridge Island so we could see the Seattle skyline all lit up. Once we got to the island we realized that most businesses had closed for the night. We talked with a local who recommended us to the Islander for drinks and bite. We walked in and our server (this red headed, super funny dad joking guy named Mark(?)) helped us out. He made sure to remind us about the ferry so we made it back in time and didn't get stranded on the island. We had some drinks, which were nice. He talked to us about the town as well. The food was good too. I ordered the brussel sprouts and my friend ordered the lobster bisque (sooo yummy)! We had wonderful service, good food and drinks and felt quite welcome. The place is small and very homey. You could feel the small town, local vibe from everyone but we never felt like intruding outsiders. It was a good time and I'm glad someone recommended this spot! read more

The halibut special was prepared to perfection! Cocktails were also delicious. We would recommend going, location is inside a strip mall so be persistent. read more

Great experience at the Islander. Had the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower for starters which was super tasty. My waygu New York steak was top 5 in my life. Super tender and flavorful. Can't recommend this place enough if you are on Bainbridge. read more

Delicious food and drinks , excellent service. We will go back! Lovely ambiance. My husband had a steak and I had scallops. Dessert was delicious too. read more

Came in for dinner or tried to at least. Was not aware it is 21+ since we got sat and was not carded. We waited about 5-7 minutes for our server to come over, enough time to pick out what we wanted for dinner. Only for him to tell us we couldn't eat there because I forgot my wallet and didn't have my ID. Though I wasn't drinking, my partner showed his ID that he is 28 and I am 29 years old which I did tell our server. I don't look underage though I wish. Really disappointed with this service was excited to try the burger. As a former service industry server and bartender I felt that our business was not welcome. Not typically one for reviews but it was that disappointing of an experience. read more

Highly recommend! I would come back for the Brussels sprouts alone. We had the delicious Lumberjack burger and fries and Draper chicken with veggies and mashed potatoes. Everything was tasty, hot and fresh! Cocktails: best old fashioned we have had and also a French 75. We topped it off with the best pistachio gelato I have ever tasted. Atmosphere is perfection and the service was wonderful! Loved everything! read more

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My husband and I love the Islander! From the friendly welcome, impeccable service, amazing food and cocktails you can't go wrong!get the surf and turf for 2 or 4 you won't be disappointed read more

We had the salmon and the NY steak. Everything was pretty good, but a bit undersalted. Same for the drinks. The grilled vegetables were good with chimichurri and some salt and pepper. If you find your food to be a bit bland, ask for their chimichurri and it'll spruce things up! we enjoyed out meals. The server was attentive and pleasant. The decor around the place is by a particular artist who has a really kooky style.. it's a good conversation point! Prices were reasonable considering the location. Portions were good too. We will be back. read more

We had their mushroom appetizer...it was to die for....so delicious! The service was fantastic! Loved the size of the place and the personal attention ....going back!!! read more

my first time at the islander and the staff is terrific. the food is excellent and atmosphere is very relaxing

First time here! What an experience. The brown derby was my pre dinner cocktail. Yum! Then on to apps. Brussels and cauliflower steaks. Holy cow! Can entrees be better? The answer is ... YES! The filet mignon was amazing. Add the lobster tail and share with your amazing husband and Boom!! The best! We will be back! read more

Love the whole Islander vibe! Such a fun, friendly & cozy atmosphere with great food & drinks. We have enjoyed cocktails & appetizers as well as steak, lobster, salad & wine. All very delicious, so fortunate to have them in our community. read more

The bourbon selection here is fantastic and the best on the island by far. Our cocktails have always been amazing and again our best on the island. We ordered the tomahawk and unfortunately that wasn't very good, but the great service and cocktails make up for it! read more

This place is fabulous! Great food, hand crafted cocktail and the best customer service! We will definitely be back every time we are on the island! read more

Ordered takeout from here for dinner yesterday, was pleasantly surprised. Pretty tasty stuff, better than a lot of other burgers/sandwiches I've had on the island. Not sure if I could confidently say they're the best, but I feel like I got what I paid for, which for eating out on Bainbridge feels pretty nice. Their thin curly fries held up pretty well as take-out. Nicely seasoned, not uniformly crisp, especially by the time we ate them, but they were still pretty good. The Lumberjack Burger and the Grilled Chicken sandwich both have a noticeable kick. Seems like good food to eat with a drink, and a nice space to do it in - although picking up food was a little confusing at first because of the way they seem to be sharing their space. The Brioche buns didn't seem distinctly Brioche-y compared to most of the Brioche I've had but ultimately the sandwiches were tasty. If you're an islander you should give this place a try! Happy with what I got. read more

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My husband and I share the same birthday. We decided to celebrate our birthday at this lovely establishment. Everything was 100% on point all the way down to the amazing customer service from the owner and his staff. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves! Unfortunately the food was super on point we didn't even get a chance to capture photos. We will most definitely be back real soon. read more

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Our experience was Canlis-quality food and service (our server seemed to read our minds!). Best lobster bisque since New Brunswick and Maine; perfectly medium-rare filet with outstanding pommes frites and veggies. Ambiance gets raves for cozy, comfortable booths, not too noisy, cool music. Priciest meal we've had in a while, but well worth it. read more

This place is looks like a basic pub but actually has amazing food, and some good craft beer selections. My wife's favorite is the scallops, which is a large portion of scallops and have always been perfectly cooked. My favorite is the fried shrimp poboy, which is amazing, great sauce, great bread, and the shrimp are so plentiful they are falling out. Also, the shoestring fries are amazing. Highly recommended, they do take reservations, but we haven't needed them so far and the parking is super easy. read more

Excellent food, wonderful service. Great selection of bourbons, my husband found a new favorite. Small, intimate dining with old fashion charm and high standards..... read more

Love this place! Great food and drinks with a cool vibe. I live on the island and it's my favorite place!

Great cocktails, great company and did I mention great cocktails? If you're a fan of good craft cocktails this is your place. I've been multiple times now and haven't been disappointed. It's now my go to spot on Bainbridge Island. read more

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We popped in over a girls weekends and really enjoyed the food. My toddler and I worked quite a bit and really enjoyed each dish. We ordered the steak bites, Brussels sprouts, fried shrimp, and a new York strip. It was delicious! The gentleman on duty was nice and kept our water full. Highly suggested!!! read more

Came here with some friends I stayed with in the area. Of all the places I got to try on the island, this is the one I'd come back to the most often if I lived here. I ordered the Mushroom Chicken which was amazing and exactly what I wanted, which was elevated comfort food. I got to try a bite of the Cauliflower Steak my friend ordered which was similarly great and I'd happily order. The beer offerings (barrel aged stout, local hefeweizen, and hazy IPA) were fantastic and my friends enjoyed their cocktails. The reason I feel the need to drop the review is because I genuinely love spots like this and wish more where closer to where I live. On the night I was there there was one gentleman (who I've since been told is the owner) handling all the front of house duties, he was extremely kind and I was impressed by how much care he took in serving and chatting with his patrons. I got the impression that this isn't the kind of place you drag your kids to, or bring a large party to get waisted. There are a million loud bars in the world and places to eat that will get greasy food to you more cheaply and quicker, this isn't that kind of place. It's a quiet and intimate spot where you can have a long conversation with someone over great food and drinks. I only hope I have more excuses to fly up north and visit again! read more

My husband and I ate dinner here while visiting Bainbridge for the day. The ambiance was relaxing, warm, and welcome. Our server was friendly and attentive. The drinks were good. The food was decent. The roasted veggies and mashed potatoes were savory, could had used a pinch more of salt. My husband loved his steak. The stuffed scallops were mostly breading and cheese with pretty small scallops. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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I would have to say that I have not eaten here yet, but I plan to. I met a friend who frequents this place for a quick drink and a catch up session. Thank you for not serving a whiskey drink in a martini glass! My old fashioned was served with a healthy cube of ice. I swirled and sipped and swirled, as it should be with a cocktail. We did not feel rushed - we were there early so not to take a table for dinner guests. Overall a great experience. Plenty of parking too. read more

If you are a part of more than 4 forget getting seated. They say if you call and leave your name someone will call you back to make a reservation BUT no reservations allowed until 5pm. It appears you need to know someone to get a booth. Food was good portion BUT service needs an attitude adjustment, our server did not even apologize for trouble with reservations. One waiter accused us of auctioning off our seats just because we told some folks we were leaving. Did not feel welcome. Space is small really a couples place. read more

My friends and I came here after a long day in Bainbridge looking for a good dinner to end the day.... The food was good and the staff were super friendly!However, I am not sure I would be coming back... think there are a lot of other better options in town. We got the filet and brussel sprouts. The filet was cooked well, but lacked flavor and the brussel sprouts were a little greasy for my liking read more

Islander - Filet mignon - Bars Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

We really wanted to be impressed. Seating for families is limited, and the booths are quite small. Drinks were ok but took quite a while to come out considering the place was nearly empty. The food was very underwhelming for the price. "Filet" that was chewy and somewhat difficult to cut despite being medium rare. Bland French fries and weirdly sweet ketchup. Barely seasoned veggies. Kids meals were fine...nothing impressive but glad they offered them. But at $200 for 2 adults and 2 kids, it was just way too expensive for poor quality food. read more

Great service and well executed cooking. That's what will have us return for another meal. But next time we'll make reservations as it was getting crowded as people are noticing this small restaurant. We started with the lobster bisque and there was a healthy amount of lobster pieces in the bisque. The broth was rich and flavorful. I had the shrimp poboy and there were so many pieces of shrimp in the sandwich that I began eating it open faced. The bread was perfectly pillowy soft but firm enough to hold up to the sandwich and the aioli dressing was just spicy enough without being overpowering. The frites on the side were crunchy. My wife ordered the halibut and she loved it with the mashed potatoes. She ate all of it, where she normally has me finish her meal. The owners were both working either behind the bar or on the floor and served us as required. The food was served promptly. Besides their cocktails and wines, they have a good selection of draft beers. They made our very short list of restaurants we'll return to on BI. read more

somehow I was unprepared to experience the lack of overall taste that comes w their dish. I ordered the lobster bisque and that was a pleasant starter. good overall taste. then, I decided to try their shrimp po'boy, and oh, boy! was that a mistake. their shrimp seems to be deep fried and served on what tasted and looked like a hot dog bun... w a slice of tomatoes and purple onions. I wouldn't have noticed a difference if I would of eaten at burger king or here--truly. read more

Came in last night with a group of 4. I believe the bartender was a man named Chester. Incredible drinks, wonderful service and amazing food. Everyone was great. Loved it. Thank you Islander!!! read more

Great food, well plated as well as delicious. Fantastic Craft cocktails that are amazing including but not limited to their selection of whiskeys from around the world! Definitely will be back. read more

Asparagus and TNT shrimp for apps was awesome. I had the top sirloin and prawns is was perfect love love love it. My wife had the islander turf and she loved it. The buttery sauce on the steak was soo good. The service was fantastic Christy took care of us and treated us like family. We are definitely will be going back and I highly recommend this place. read more

We had yet another positive experience at this restaurant, even given they were slammed. The team there is amazing. Food (I had the skirt steak, my wife had the scallops) was just delicious and the cocktails (naked and famous, French 75) were perfect. The ambience is cozy and our waiter friendly and extremely competent. Big thumbs up! read more

This cozy bar with great drinks and food is just what Bainbridge needed (it's a restaurant too if you are with youngsters - enter through the Pavilion.) The bar has it's own entrance right off Madison, or you can walk through the restaurant. The food is better than "bar" food - EXCELLENT steaks, seafood, and a lot of appetizers if you just want some snacks. My favorites are probably the dynamite shrimp, frites, and really any steak. Scallops are done just right. At last count they had 75 different whiskeys and are working up to 100. The bartenders are friendly and there is a big screen for gametime. Best of all...IT'S OPEN LATE!! Bar is open until midnight on weekdays and all the way to 2 am on weekends. A first for Bainbridge Island. read more