We decided to go here for lunch (no other options really available), and we are so glad we did!…read more Staff was amazing. Music was good and not too loud. We will be returning to try their dinner menu. We got to meet the chef and he signed his Ramen cookbook for us. We loved that we could take our pup with us (he stays in his stroller the entire time). If you only order 1 thing, make sure it's the Pork dumplings!!! Those were absolutely amazing! His ramen was delicious as well. The burger was good, but nothing to write home about. The fries were good!

Yummy food, good service, and cozy small town feel! My tempura halibut was gluten free and…read moredeliciously flaky inside - and as a big fan of fries I have to say these were perfect! My mom had the karaage aioli pizza (not pictured because I was too engaged with my own dish) and said it was good! Our server was personable, though my favorite part of the experience was overhearing neighbors visiting each other's tables to chat about gardens and family updates. The high number on our bill surprised us, though that is our fault as we did not compare prices when ordering fries as an appetizer, our entrees, and a glass of wine each. Great place to stop in if you are ever on Lopez!

Give it fours stars being we only had cocktails. Wait staff was fantastic and they have some great…read moreviews being on the water. I would definitely come back for a drink here.

The Islander is everything you want out of a bar & grill in the San Juan's. The people are all…read morefriendly and helpful, they've got great deck seating with a view over the marina, and inside there is a tiki bar, pool tables, and a stage for when the sun goes down. Plenty of tv's to watch the Hawks, but honestly, it's just a great place for drinks & food with folks you're up there with. I have been coming up for years, and some faces have changed but much of the staff is the same, always friendly and helpful. There are very few places I'd rather spend a summer day than The Islander in-between fishing runs.

Great food and service. Loved that we had a view of the water from our table. The food and drinks…read morewere DELICIOUS! Great Lopez Island find for sure. I would absolutely come back.

Immaculate views downtown on the water, quality food, and kind and welcoming service…read more We had to pay a $100 deposit to hold a table for our group of 5, but so glad we did (you get it back of course). The freshest oysters, quality seafood of all sorts, great fries, good drink options (including non-alcoholic). In particular we really appreciated the service. She heard us talking about ferry times and checked in about our time needs without us asking, allowed my friend to charge her hearing aids since we couldn't at the camp site, didn't judge us for coming in in less than casual biking gear, AND served some bomb eats. A bit on the pricey side, but that's island life it seems. Still happily recommend.

What a truly lovely dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the dining room felt warm,…read morecharming, and inviting--exactly what you hope for on a special night. The service was attentive and genuine without ever feeling overbearing, which made the evening feel relaxed and memorable. The menu was exceptional, and every dish we tried was absolutely delicious--thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. It's rare to have a meal where everything impresses, but this was one of those times. We came here to celebrate a birthday during a getaway to Lopez Island, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. So glad we chose this spot--highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!

Do yourself a favor and come have dinner here if you're visiting Lopez Island. All the food was…read moreexceptional and the staff very friendly and attentive. Dining room has an intimate feel. Not really a lot of seats so I recommend a reservation. Everything was amazing.

Blue Heron Bistro has wonderful service, great food and a comfortable atmosphere. We were excited…read moreto start off with oysters from Orcas Island just across the sound. They were delicious and huge in flavor with the fresh mignonette. The Dungeness crab mac and cheese is next level; the homemade pasta shells and cheese sauce are so good and they give you a lot of crab. The kitchen truly seems to be invested in their work (thank you for the extra oyster!). Blue Heron Bistro is a great spot and there desert case is beautiful.

Swung in here after a long morning of driving and hiking around Lopez Island…read more Greet by the friendly waitress. This time of year it's very slow on Lopez so we had the restaurant to ourselves. It's deceivingly large on the inside and plenty of outside sitting. Today was an inside kind of day. We ordered and enjoyed some cocktails before eating. We shared a clam chowder and a bacon jelly burger. Both very good and satisfying. We also spent a good time talking to Jerry who cooked our meal but I'm assuming is the owner. What a pleasant person. Enjoyed the conversation immensely. We ordered some desserts to have back at our hotel. Oh did I mention the desserts are made from scratch by them. We got a slice of carrot cake and a slice of berry pie. Definitely a must stop place if you're on Lopez Island.

We stopped by San Juan Brewery while on the Friday Harbor Island. It was a Sunday, we were seated…read moreright away and were approached by a server promptly. We ordered our beers first then our food. Dogs were allowed outside on the patio, they even had a grass area right next to the tables for pet convenience. Children were present, so family friendly. Inside the noise level with typical brewery with tvs. They had beers fridges for to go beers. We enjoyed our beer, food, and our time.

Our waitress was super great, very friendly and gave us good recommendations on beers based on our…read morepreferences. I got their Yachter's Daughter and it was light and fresh. For food, we got their Dinner Island Proscuitto and it was loaded with prosciutto. I would have liked more fresh basil (maybe even fresh ones) on top. Their Cesar salad was well dressed and had loads of cheese. It was kind of busy, but they had plenty of seats and service was quick.

The Wheel House is easily our favorite place in town. It has that perfect, upbeat atmosphere that…read moreworks whether you're catching up with friends or just looking for a lively night out. The energy is always high, the servers are incredibly friendly and attentive, and the beer selection is top-tier. But the absolute "pro move" here? You can get Village Pizza delivered right to your table from next door. Honestly, it's the best pizza in Skagit County, and pairing it with a fresh pint at the Wheelhouse is a total game-changer. Great vibes, better beer, and world-class pizza--you really can't beat it. Highly recommended!

Best pizza in Skagit County, in my humble opinion. The Wheel House is the bar side of Village…read morePizza and offers a full menu of pizza, sandwiches, salads and appetizers in addition to having a full bar. Pizzas offer a wide variety of toppings. The crust is delicious and just the right thickness. I can't talk about the appetizers or salad because I always get pizza. The bar is great - lots of table seating and a dozen or so bar stools. The TVs are usually showing local sports. The bartenders are friendly and get to know your regular order pretty quickly.

We are so grateful to have celebrated our anniversary at this beautiful restaurant!…read more To summarize this review the experience is magical. The ambiance is cozy and warm, feeling like you are invited to dinner at your friends home, if your friend also happens to have an exceptional wine cellar, a farm, and is a wonderful chef. The way Duck Soup executes farm to table with such beautiful presentation is really a treat and the combination of textures and flavors was a journey that is worth a trip to San Juan Island alone. We had wonderful service and we were so grateful for recommendations on how to navigate through the menu! We started with the Spiced Carrots - they were incredibly paired with a salad, cracker, and cheese combo - perfection. For the main course we split the scallops and the filet. Scallops were served with fresh fingerling potatoes and this fresh, citrus/herb forward sauce that was so bright and refreshing (we are still talking about it). The filet was cooked great and served with a Demi glacé that was also just so perfect. the pomme puree was also flavorful and had a lot of amazing flavor on its own! Thank you Duck Soup for making our Anniversary memorable - we can't wait to visit again and again.

As advertised, they had pretty good duck!…read more Upon arriving in Friday Harbor, my girlfriend and I immediately made our way to our reservation at Duck Soup. Tucked in an isolated, forested area 10 minutes away from the downtown area, the restaurant was a little lodge building you had to drive to on a dark road. Was it worth the trip? Definitely! We were greeted by the servers right away and were seated right next to the wine bottle area. The interior of Duck Soup had a really cozy and warm ambiance to it; it felt like the ideal place for couples and families. We were first served bread with anchovy pate, which, as a bread enthusiast, is something I've never had before. This is something I certainly want to add to my food circle. Our main dishes were pretty good! My girlfriend got the House-Made Tagliatelle Pasta, and I got the Duck Cassoulet. Personally, I like the pasta more than my dish because my duck dish was mostly beans. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of the beans, the quality of the roasted duck was really good. Thank you to the Duck Soup staff for having us! This is worth a try if you're planning a Friday Harbor trip.

Brown Lantern is a classic tavern and ale house. They have a large bar, dining tables in the bar…read morearea and a separate family section that is less "lively." Features a full bar with cocktails and a great beer selection. Ambiance is fantastic, with dark wood and interesting lighting and decorations. I'll be honest - it smells like dirty bar from time to time, so I'd say cleaning could be improved. The menu has something for everyone. Their burgers are awesome, the tater tots are creative and delicious. I tried the steak tacos the recently and they were very tasty, although the tortillas were slightly over toasted, resulting in a bit more crunch than you'd expect. Service is usually good. The bartenders handle table service, so you could end up with more than one person waiting on you rather than having a dedicated server. This can result in slower service times when it's busy, but that's the nature of the beast.

Is there any service or were we just being ignored? ‍…read more Walked in, waited around for a bit while the staff did their thing. There are no signs that said "please wait to be seated" or "seat yourself" either, but after waiting a bit we thought we'd seat ourselves and the service would come to us. That never happened, so this feels like we were being ignored. It's unfortunate though, because it seemed like a chill place to grab some food. But this isn't how you run a business because after waiting around for 15 mins we left. Probably won't be stopping by again.

We made reservations at $78/ night and when we went to shower found out you had to pay to use them…read more The check-in desk said they were $2/8 minutes. Nowhere in their description did it say anything about showers costing extra. Also when another camper complained to management about other campers moving the things she left to show the site was taken when she left to kayak, they just said "Oh well". Wasn't worth the $78/night they charged.

One star for the restaurant, it's fine and the house band is great. Another star for the location,…read moreit's right on the water and near Lopez Village. Other than that, this place has little going for it. No A/C in the rooms, the walls are paper thin (you'll hear your neighbors loading up their car at 6 am or drunk girls crying outside your door at 2 am), and the rooms are dirty. There were several stains of uknown origin on the carpet and the bathroom had more weird stains on the wall and a bathtub with a very uneven floor. At check-in, we asked for a couple of extra towels, but didn't get them. Checked the box that said we wanted housekeeping to come between noon and 3 pm, but they showed up at 11 am and then never came back when asked to return after noon. For more than 300 bucks a night, off-season, they should be better than this.