I can't imagine how difficult it is to manage a restaurant in a seasonal location. We made a reservation for a Tuesday night and it was packed. The staff was very helpful and we had a glass of wine on the porch waiting for our table to open up. Staff is very friendly. We had the cauliflower bites which were so so, the chicken pasta with homemade pesto was very good. Overall it's a very good place during a chaotic time of the year on orcas island. read more

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Everything that we tasted was perfect. Often different components of a meal can be inconsistent, but not our meals. I didn't taste the hamburger, but our table mate got it with caramelized onions and loved it. I had the chicken, 1/2 chicken perfectly preserved with delicious mashed potatoes and tasty asparagus. I tasted the steak frites and halibut and I'd love to come back for any of them. All were well prepared. Desserts are made in house, creative and a perfect end to a delightful meal overlooking the West Sound and marina. We didn't get photos of the meals, but the NA drinks we great. read more

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Fantastic Dinner! Wife and I enjoyed the quality of ingredients, generous portions, flavors, and service. It was our favorite meal during our island visit. read more

We ate there last night while visiting on our boat. We will be back I also have a home here and this is the best restaurant to open up on Orcas in years. Easy to reserve on their website. The best place we've been to All Summer. We will be back again soon read more

Food was good when it finally showed up. People arriving after us got their order before we did. They gave us the bill and we wanted to order dessert so they added it to the bill and forgot to bring it. We had to ask a couple of times if they were bringing it. Felt very rushed to leave the restaurant. Not sure if we will go back. Very disappointed 39th anniversary dinner. read more

Stayed at the inn, was quite as the restaurant was closed for off season so missed out on experiencing the food. We got the Spruce suite which was downstairs located behind the restaurant. Very nice and cozy with a great view of tue water. Everything was clean and abundant of extra supplies. Although the water pressure in the bathroom was less desirable so took forever getting ready while staying there. I'd still love to come back and experience another time in this lovely place! read more

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Overnight visit. We checked into the Pine Queen Suite. The restaurant was closed so we couldn't enjoy that piece. Location has a great view of the water. Peaceful area. Contactless entry we got a text when our room was ready with instructions on how to get into our room. Nice postcard on the door. Room is set up for comfort. Complementary snacks, coffee, tea, chips and oatmeal. Host left a print out of places to eat in the are with wifi information etc. very helpful! Bed was comfortable. Roomy area for spreading out. Perfect little setup. We really enjoyed our stay. Hopefully next time we book when the restaurant is open. read more

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This is a review of the restaurant. New chef as of Summer 2024. The menu is highly curated. I would have liked a few more entre options. The food is excellent. I had the lamb and potato cake as my entre and the lemon shortbread with berry jam for dessert. The service is excellent. read more

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The service was great. Thank you Christine. Blackberry cider was yummy. View fantastic. Didn't eat but people who had hamburgers really liked them. read more

This place was wonderful. Not at all what we expected, but delivered a great experience. The room was clean, spacious, and had all the amenities for a nice relaxing getaway. It's not too far from the Orcas ferry and easy to get around by vehicle. The rooms sit on top of the Kingfish restaurant, that was absolutely a wonderful dining experience. Stevie the chef, delivers your food and is genuinely interested and passionate about what she has to offer. The staff were great, friendly, and happy. I would rate this a 5star experience and great atmosphere. read more

Service was wonderful and the food was delicious! And let's not forget the beautiful view at Westsound Orcas Island. A wonderful way to spend an evening. read more

Charming. Super staff. Fantastic shrubs and get the Burger and house cut fries. Perfect stop on our island hop read more

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Such a picturesque ambiance with amazing food to match. The menu has a lot of variety and we tried close to everything - nothing was a miss! Be sure to save room for dessert. Extra points for great music, attentive and sweet hospitality, and a wine list that perfectly compliments the menu. Can't wait to return! read more

If you have one night for a splurgy meal out on Orcas Island, it should be Kingfish. First, ambiance: Kingfish is in the bottom floor of an old hotel that overlooks the West Sound Marina. It's not in a town nor next to anything else, so it really gives that "remote country bistro" vibe. There's a large deck with 6-7 tables, and absolutely you should sit outside if you possibly can, even if you need to wear a jacket. Not only will you have great sunset views as you dine, the many locals who dine at Kingfish inevitably sit outside and you can chat (and get recommendations). Speaking of chatting: the staff is very friendly, and Chef Raymond comes out to talk to the guests. Sometimes he brings extras for you to try. And, of course, the food is delicious. We had the seasonal salad, duck, and bouillabaise, followed by beignets and chocolate torte. The ingredients were fresh and seasonal, from the farms around the island. And while the prices are high-end, the portions are generous. If you're visiting Orcas, you need to dine here. No idea what the hotel is like, though. read more

What a fantastic meal! Chef Raymond greeted us with fresh rolls with olive oil and balsamic on the side. We started with the beet and heirloom tomato burrata salad. The fried beet leaf was a big surprise and tasted amazing. My wife had the pasta with ragu and bolognese. I had the bouillabaisse. Both were amazing. I couldn't pass up the dessert, so we split the apricot and berry crumble with homemade ice cream. Amazing meal from start to finish. read more

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We were visiting the island for our honeymoon and pleasantly surprised to discover that King Fish is now allowing indoor dining by reservation. We snagged up the only remaining time (8:15 pm), and we were excited to dress up and have a little night out. We ordered 2 entrees with the plan to get dessert. We started off with drinks - an amber ale for my husband and a glass of the orcas project Tempranillo for me. I got the last glass of it and was happy to get to try it after we had a nice experience at their tasting room earlier. For dinner, he got the pasta with smoked salmon. He thoroughly enjoyed this dish and was hyped over the generous amount of smoked salmon on it. In fact, he convinced me to give King Fish 5 stars instead of 4 because of how much he enjoyed his meal. I opted for the za'atar spiced cauliflower (just a touch undercooked). This dish came with pearl couscous (my favorite grain, theirs was buttery but otherwise needed salt), asparagus (taste and consistency seemed like it was steamed, needed salt), and some sort of purée/sauce mixture on the side (which was by far the best part on the plate). Every bite definitely needed some of that sauce on it. Overall, I was a little underwhelmed but still had a pleasant dining experience and feel that this place should be on your list of places to go when on the island. Just order something different than me. For dessert, we went with the chocolate torte. The blackberry sauce and creme was delectable! The consistency of the torte was more like a cheesecake than a cake. We were happy with our choice, but the apple crumble sounded great, too! read more

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I came here with a lifelong friend for a birthday celebration and this restaurant was the perfect way to celebrate. It's hard to picture how good some of the menu items will be because the combos were so fresh and interesting. We shared everything and both had a hard time choosing a favorite dish. And the wine suggestions were local and fantastic! This is a restaurant that redefines fine dining experiences. The food and flavor is serious; the ambiance and service is warm and kinetic. I also love supporting a female executive chef! read more

There's a new chef and likely still trying to figure out her style. I had the lamb/ potato dish but it was drowned in flavorless sauce that ruined the dish. I was so disappointed with my experience because i had been so looking forward. The location is amazing and ambience too.. but hopefully the chef will improve upon her offerings to MusicID the unique experience it should be read more

Service was good, the wine was a very good value. When we asked the server for a recommendation she hesitated and it was for good reason. The seared local mushrooms with halibut was barely ok. The beans were the best part. Halibut was overcooked. The Cavatellli was more of a soup than pasta dish. It didn't have much flavor except the pickled squash which was overpowering and unnecessary. read more

Great food and super friendly staff! Our party had Wiener schnitzel, steak, bread, berry crumble and wine. It was all fabulous. We were on the patio overlooking the water. Half way through the meal there was a heavy rainstorm, but they have an awning that kept us dry. It was a wonderful meal and view. read more

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Food here was well-cooked with solid ingredients. Had a small dinner salad and the bucatini while my husband shared a burger with one of our friends. We didn't try dessert or the appetizers. Good thing because our bill for four with tip and only two drinks came to over $250. Not at all sure how we managed this and the service definitely didn't earn it. Only one or two servers for the whole place meant we waited. And waited. And waited, even with a reservation. Even with the limited options on the island, I doubt I'll be back. read more

Great service, food and ambience. Interesting dishes, fun dishware, great staff- highly recommend!!

I absolutely love the roast duck , side potato's and perfectly seasoned red cabbage and all of the appetizers. But burgers, pasta, fish and wine list read more

We absolutely loved this one place! I will always have the most fond memories! Didn't need for anything! read more

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Food was great. Ambiance was amazing. We sat on the patio for dinner. Bring a sweater as the evening hours cool off quickly. We had the burger - fries were so crispy and delicious. The bolognese was spot on. Duck liver mousse - yum! read more

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Amazing atmosphere and food, everything I ate was top notch. The view is amazing and the sunset can't be beat.

The great ol place changed hands spring '24 and it has gone downhill. The food is so so. Although the staff has more integrity than to say anything, they are clearly not being treated well and respected by new owners. The vibe is off. There are other options... read more

LOVED eating here. The scallop ceviche is so fresh and delicious. For our main courses we both had the pasta dishes and they both were outstanding. We finished our meals with the trifle and the sage ice cream. Everything on the menu is fantastic and interesting. Cannot wait to go back. Great patio for sunset! read more

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We were a party of three, seated at a spacious table and served graciously. Parking was scarce, but we found a spot. The restaurant is across the street from the shore at West Sound. It's a lovely place. Everything we ordered was super. We'd definitely return for another dinner when we're next on Orcas Island. read more

This spot has been through several incarnations over time - but this version is by far the best. Focus on house made stuff, seasonal flavors, and lots of them. In the summer, lots of Amazing Local seafood on the menu - especially the shrimp. Italian-ish in the approach to localness, seasonality, olive oil, cornmeal and garlic. I mean this as a enormous compliment. Nice service too - plenty of outdoor space. read more

We had reservations this last Saturday. We had to wait past our reservation time so the hostess could schmooze with a local customer. When we asked if we could sit outside ( which had about 8 tables-only on table occupied) we were thoroughly scolded by the hostess. " People make reservations a year in advance, so why would we do that? She could not have been any more condescending. We were there over 90 minutes. Not one person was seated outside. No reservations at all. Food was mediocre, the hostess was horrible. We went to The Inn at Ship Bay. Absolutely Fantastic. Great service. The hostess and wait staff were genuinely nice and accommodating and the food was outstanding!! read more

The atmosphere and service were excellent and completely overshadowed by the food! The flavor profiles are fresh and unique. I would have expected to pay much more for food of this quality. read more

The Good: This is by far, one of the best experiences I've ever had. If I could rate 6 out of 5, I would gladly do so. My wife and I were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and wanted a relaxing experience for the weekend. The Inn: I booked the "Queen Water View Suite" via Airbnb in the Kingfish Inn for one night. The suite was incredibly clean and cozy. Queen-size bed, full bathroom with soaps and towels, fridge and Keurig coffee maker (pods included), cups & utensils/wine opener, assorted complimentary snack, and a cute fireplace. These amenities only added to the comfort of the room but the icing on the cake was the view of the West Sound. Waking up to the sunrise over the bay was absolutely amazing. In addition to this, the Main Street (downtown) is only 10-12 minutes away (full of local coffee shops, restaurants, and gift shops). The Restaurant: Upon checking-in to the Inn, I was met by "Ray" who not only is the owner of the restaurant/inn, he's the executive chef. He graciously, gave me a quick tour of the restaurant and fit my wife and I in for an evening dinner reservation. It was so cool being able to walk from upstairs down to the restaurant for dinner. We sat out on the covered patio that overlooks the bay where there are warm blankets and space heaters to make you feel extra cozy. ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU ARE LOCALLY-SOURCED! We started with a local bottle of Orcas Project Temperino Wine (delicious) followed with the "Lum Farm Goat Tomme" (Red beet lavash, fig jam, toasted walnuts) as a starter (A-M-A-Z-I-N-G). I ordered the Linguini Carbonara (Skagit River uncured bacon, organic egg, HOMEMADE NOODLES) and my wife had the Sablefish w/ Red Risotto (Pan seared, beef risotto, apples, roasted brussels sprouts). Both were absolutely phenomenal. To finish the course, I ordered the Apple Crumble with house-made vanilla ice cream. Ray (exec chef/owner) then came to our table with a "Theo Chocolate Pudding" and wished us a happy 10-year anniversary. I have eaten and many restaurants around the world and can honestly say this was the best dining experience I've ever had. Thank you Ray and team for making our anniversary so special. I really can't explain how much of a treat this was. read more

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They have Delicious food and the service excellent which is hard to get now a days. One of two outstanding restaurants on Orcas island, WA. read more

This place is an absolute gem. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and booked a water view suite. Our room was gorgeous and very comfortable. They offer complimentary snacks and the best amenities, everything was topnotch! We also had dinner in their restaurant, its usually packed so please make a reservation in advance. The food was very delicious. We loved the lazy small island vibe and enjoyed our evening thoroughly. The only caveat is that if your room is above the restaurant, you can expect some noise from 5pm till 9ish. read more

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Excellent food. The service was outstanding and loved meeting the chef/owner. What a great gem on the island. read more

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Oh my goodness, how and why did it take me this long to dine at Kingfish?? Overall I'd give Kingfish 4.5 stars, but am bumping it up based on the view, overall cozy/warm interior, and flavorful fresh food (plus complimentary bites). I've been visiting Orcas every year for the past 25+ years and finally made a reservation on a Saturday evening for my family during our most recent trip. We stopped in around 6:45, and it was already getting dark (PNW October for you) although several diners were enjoying the outdoor dining deck. That view! They did have fires going as a source of heat, but it would have been a little too chilly for me, plus there is still a view from inside. For drinks my parents and I split a bottle of Orcas Island Winery Rose ($88). Definitely a tasty option, although I'm sure you could find an enjoyable, more affordable bottle/glass on the menu. They don't serve cocktails so you're going to want to be in a beer, wine, cider or seltzer mood! Since we were a bit peckish we ordered two dishes of the Grilled Miche Bread ($5), each small plate containing two slices. The barn owl bakery bread was indeed grilled and generously coated in Lopez Island evoo, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. I personally would have preferred slightly less seasoning but it was still an enjoyable carby snack. Oh! Our waitress brought out four complimentary savory Madeleines to enjoy shortly after we were seated. They smelled delicious but were not plant-based, so I opted out... trying to keep my dairy consumption down you know. For my entree I was debating between the Fettucine Pesto Alla Genovese ($24) and the Roasted Cauliflower Steak ($26). I ended up going with the fettucine and was very happy with my choice! The dish contained house-made pasta, Crows Farm Italian basil pesto, Hopewell Farm green beans, and baby potatoes. So much flavor! I omitted the cheese that they usually serve on top and the dish was still delicious. I would have preferred maybe a titch less salt, but it wasn't too too much. Even though the pesto contained a little bit of garlic (what an ingredient to be intolerant of, jeesh) I was a-okay. I appreciate that they offer a plant-based entree, but the cauliflower was missing a little something something, The cauliflower entree contained stewed tuscan beans, roasted garlic, pattypan squash, walla walla onions and tomatoes, plus smoked paprika. Some crispy roasted dino kale, toasted panko and a squeeze of lemon would have been nice. My mom snagged a bite of my pasta and preferred it as well. My mom and sister enjoyed the Mixed Greens Salad ($14) and my dad loved his Pan Roasted Salmon Salad ($38)... which is simply the Mixed Greens Salad with pan roasted salmon on top. So pretty! Our waitress brought out another complimentary treat--homemade chocolate squares--to end the meal. Soooo good! The right amount of sweet + bitter with a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. I wish I could purchase this chocolate at a store! Although I would end up inhaling it every day, so maybe it's a good thing that it's not easily accessible. Given the view and quality, prices are about right. The interior is very cozy and welcoming, not too dim like a lot of restaurants are these days, and definitely not pretentious. Service was decent, not extraordinary but no real complaints. Long story short, we're definitely coming back next visit! read more

I cannot recommend this gourmet fresh organic ingredients used fine restaurant highly enough! Chef Raymond is an amazing personable chef. He serves customers entrees to their table himself which I find to be a lovely personal touch. Even during this trying time we are currently living in as a diner you are not rushed to eat and run, instead we are encouraged to sit and enjoy the food and atmosphere. That is rare these days except on the Island. The ingredients in each recipe he offers are freshly acquired from local sources. I love that! We will most definitely return for another fabulous meal next time we visit Orcas Island and Eastsound. read more

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Service was exceptional. The menu was great. For people like me (age 66), the sound level was great. The view is great, and the location is very easy to find and to park (our cars own us, we have to put them in a retirement home every time we go somewhere). I would give the food 4 out of 5 stars. Delicious, but not "interesting". Very fine, and well worth a visit for a special occasion. read more

We went to Kingfish for a celebratory dinner and they did not disappoint. Everything - from the warm wood and surprising quiet atmosphere to the warm and funny server to the outstanding food - was perfect! They start you off with an friendly greeting, a quick trip to your table (on a stormy night ours was next to the propane stove!), the presentation of a lovely amuse bouche and answers to questions about the menu. We had the burger (enough for two meals and perfect hand cut fries) and the pork ragu on house made pasta. All was cooked just right and was so flavorful we almost licked our plates! They have a very nice wine list with some good local offerings as well as choices from further afield. Dessert, which we probably should have by passed because we were plenty full, was a decadent flourless chocolate tart - yum!! We've eaten at every restaurant on the island - some many times - but this is our new favorite. Go! You'll love it! read more