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    Matthew's Smokehouse

    4.1 (54 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket and Ribs.
    John G.

    Last night and dinner on Orcas and this place came highly recommended. We got in about 6 pm and there was only one other person here. Nice homey interior with a little stage off to one side. This place must be hopping when there's music playing. Looks like there's a bar area with a pool table in a separate room. Ordered the brisket and ribs with a couple of sides. The brisket and ribs were very flavorful. Maybe a little too tender but tasty none the less. Worth the visit. Wish we were here on Friday when the live music was here.

    Brisket platter with french fries and coleslaw
    Paula D.

    Our first stop on Orcas Island after exiting the ferry was Matthew's and we are glad we did. Arrived about 5:30 and were able to immediately order. When we departed, there was quite a long line and the parking lot was nearly full. It was a Friday evening. The brisket - seriously - was some of the best I've ever had. It melted in your mouth and you did not need a knife - just a fork- to pry it open and enjoy! My husband enjoy his pulled pork sandwich as well. We sat outside on the patio on this beautiful June evening and the music they had playing was actually awesome.

    Brisket Mac and potato salad mmmm carbs

    Who doesn't like smoked meat?!?!? The sandwiches are great too. If I lived closer I'd eat here all the time. Slowly making my way through the menu.

    Brisket Sando $17
    Scott G.

    Wow how did we miss this place. Definitely in the top 3 eateries on Orcas and dog friendly too. I had the brisket sandwich and it was AWESOME!!! Live music? you betcha. Reasonably priced for Orcas. Highly recommended.

    Rib plate
    Izzie M.

    This place was amazing. Out in the middle of no where on the island but man was it worth the longer drive. The meat was fall of the bone delicious and the sides were amazing as well. The alcohol and drinks were strong haha The staff were really nice and personable. The restaurant was cozy and homey. The whole experience was awesome! Cannot wait to come back and eat here again!

    Cod & Chips
    Mecca F.

    This was the only thing open that was near our lodging. It appeared to be a family operation on a property with other lodging. It has so much yard to lounge on a nice day like today. Great customer services. Seat yourself after ordering. We order ours to go. Sadly the guy in front of us ordered the last ribs and they were all out of chicken as we were going to order the BBQ Plate. We ordered the brisket plate with two sides Mac & Cheese and collard greens. Cod & Chips. Everything was delicious except for the mac&cheese. The brisket just melts into your mouth.

    Cod tacos
    Kristin M.

    What a treat! Call and check the hours as they are likely to change during the year. It was open 4pm Friday- Sunday while we were there. Some items were out from the menu when we got there around 7pm so be flexible or show up when the place opens. The BBQ was amazing and I was impressed with the cod tacos. Definitely a job well done!

    Ribs, potato salad and coleslaw...pulled pork, fries and mac&cheese...all yummy!
    Linda W.

    Such a great hidden gem, out in Deer Harbor... Totally worth your drive if you're in Eastsound. Food was fantastic... I got the ribs and my nephew got the pulled pork. He also got the mac & cheese and fries. I got the potato salad and coleslaw. They were all good, but the fries were outstanding! Might just be the best I've ever had! Ambience was great. You can sit inside or outside. Very cute and cozy and especially if you get the couches! Sadly, I have one complaint, and this is just for the owners or chef. My nephew came in with his service dog, which is the most well trained and calm dog you've ever met. We were greeted with a "no pets allowed by the chef...You have to take them outside". I said 'he is a service animal!', and the chef shook his head and said take him outside. Thank you very much. And turned and walked away. I still can't believe the way he treated us. Not the Orcas Island hospitality I'm used to.

    Fried chicken, pork belly burnt ends, brisket, loaded fries, Mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato salad.
    Doug P.

    Great food and great service! Very cool and relaxing setting. Went for the super and watched the Chiefs repeat!

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    Viva B.

    This is an awesome place! It's self serve, you order when you come in, you can sit inside or outside & the food is delicious! My friend had a pulled pork sandwich w/fries & I had the fried chicken w/fries & cold slaw. You can see the water from the deck & there's lots of grassy area for kids to run around & play. They also have corn hole & a few other games for big & little people. The service is great & Paxton is an awesome cook!

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    Great service, wonderful food and reasonable prices. We will definitely eat here again when we are in the area.

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    Good: - The Summer Things salad! So yummy…read more- pizza Meh: - the other two salad dishes - carrot dish (it was good but be so fr, I wouldn't pay that much for 3 grilled carrots with yogurt) - Houlme dog (it just tastes like a regular Costco hotdog...with some seaweed on top...) Probably don't come here if you have a big party or are in a rush, since they won't let you order some of their meat dishes.

    Stopped by on a Saturday w/o a reservation for 3. The hostess said they'd have an outdoor picnic…read moretable ready 30-40min and would text to alert when ready. Once seated, we had to ask the hostess for silverware. Started w the grilled asparagus ($25) - tasty sauce of garlic scapes, topped with pretty purple flowers that added no flavor. Good flavor, but for 6 stalks this was kinda insane. Scallop crudo ($30) was disappointing - scallop was minimal, very overwhelmed by the rhubarb. Would have expected the ratio to be balanced. Beautiful dish, no less, but this should have been called a rhubarb crudo to accurately reflect the dish. Again, insanely low volume of food. For pizzas, we got the poh-tay-toh ($28) and Gus Gus ($27 - asparagus, green garlic, tarragon, mozzarella, parm). These were more redeeming than the apps, tasty, but not ground shattering. Understandably the "ambiance" was expected since did not have reservations, but even then, the exterior was dusty and we did not feel the staff was present. Outdoor restroom was a step up from a hiking trailhead bathroom. The establishment inside is very nice so YMMV, but our experience was less than stellar. Overall, disappointed by the experience. Pizza was good, but extremely meager portions for the appetizers. It seems the focus of each dish was appearance rather flavor.

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    It's a cute space, food looks beautifully presented, but each dish's flavor was always just…read moreslightly lacking in balance. We were able to grab same-day reservations for 8pm on a July 4th weekend. The ambiance is nice, with options for bar seating, larger tables, or two tops. Not loud at all. Attentive and friendly service. Seems like a solid date spot or girls night out location. Overall I'd consider this a 4.2 - 4.5 spot. What we ordered: the scallion milk buns (I'd skip), scallop aguachile (best of what we ordered), sesame prawn sando (I'd skip, lacking in distinctive flavor), tuna & green garlic tartare (decent, kind of odd pairing with saltine crackers which lowered the flavor), and the pork & takana tagliatelle (very savory and flavorful, but in a "melted cheeseburger over pasta" way that could be too creamy and rich for a more sensitive stomach).

    The food very good. We had the fries cooked in tallow, the beef tar tar stack, and the mushroom…read moreappetizers. We were just off the ship for a few hours but wanted to check this place out. Sorry I am not sure what the dessert was, but it was very good. We were celebrating my daughters birthday and it was a nice touch with the sparkle firework candle. The atmosphere is super cute, love the Alice in wonderland influence. We were seated at the booth where you can just press a button for the champagne experience, cool concept. The service was good.

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