I have spent zero time in Puget Sound since 1981, when a tiny coffee roaster with a cool, green mermaid logo was starting up near the printing business of an acquaintance. But my Dad had, plus a brother who had a Skipper's license to sail, and earned a Motor Trawler Qualification during COVID. The world has changed. When I was a boy, this harbor was the site of a failed lime company, a decrepit hotel, and a handful of hardy islanders. Now it is slick, buffed up, capitalized and modernized. Since my home harbor is in Arizona, I call it "Sedona of the Sound." It is May 14, 2026. We are on The Sound for a number of reasons. A sister's birthday, a brother's love of vacation adventure and other family business. He booked us into McMillin's this evening. My devoted followers, my dozen readers, my fans; on this journey I've touched on farm to table a bit. Our McMillin's dinner was farm to table squared. The Pacific Northwest is a part of our planet wealthy beyond understanding. The Native People of the region displayed their wealth, and generosity, with the Potlatch tradition; products of the sacred earth given away. Social status determined by how much a family or clan gifted to others. The natural wealth remaining operates on a different model, we all know well. Some of the gifts from Mother Earth have changed, the bounty remains. When a group of talented, dedicated humans prepare the highest quality of earth's bounty, a delicious, and for Sweet D and me, a rare, dining experience lay dead ahead. With a harbor view to our port side. Our appetizers were oysters and calamari. The best tasting oysters I've ever eaten, sweet from the sea. Oysters farmed and grown in an inlet a mile up the road. The buttermilk marinated, sliced and breaded squid caught nearby. No deliciously breaded tiny tough rings and curly tentacles. These were sliced, breaded, tender "Calamari fries" delighting all at our table. Superb cocktails,vexcellent Athletic NA pale ale. My favorite NA is Clausthaler, this is a finish line tie. My friend Lal Fernando drinks Clausthaler to keep his kidneys healthy. He related to me the elected leaders of the Baha'i Faith in Israel drink it for Their Health at some meetings. Beet salad, House Specialty bleu cheese salad. In my mind the average beet brings "earthy" to mind. McMillin's does not serve average beets. We definitely had Bassano, and likely Sweet Beets ringing our delicate stack of mixed greens, with balsamic sprinkles. Beautiful, fresh, sweet, healthy. My brother had the bleu cheese Specialty. Again, the lovely greens dressed in a mild bleu cheese, nice on the palate. Main courses: Prime rib, salmon, Okanogan Valley Wagyu beef. Asparagus vegetable side. Prime Rib, another House Specialty from an Okanagon Valley Ranch. You have three choices: Roasted, seared or blackened on 700 degree cast iron. If you know the Okanogan Valley, even emasculated bulls relish the skies, weather, perfect pastures and towering peaks. Prime rib regular roasted, medium rare, tasting of sweet grass, perfect seasons and pure mountain snowmelt and Pacific rains. Wagyu - Japanese feeding style, well marbled beef is eaten rare or mediym rare for maximum flavor. My tradition has become medium well to well done. Our shared 8 ounce cut had good flavor and tenderness. The United States Pacific Coast until 1935 was likely the planet's most productive wild salmon fishery. McMillin's will serve the region's best Salmon, cooking it perfectly. My sister sang praises. There is no fish like native fish fresh from it's native waters. It is THE fish to eat. Washington State produces a large percentage of Our Nation's asparagus. McMillin's asparagus, robust, highest quality Northwest asparagus, tender, sweet, with mild post-asparagus dining effects. Our dessert was Creme brulee, four fresh raspberries on top. Happy Birthday Sis. A thin, crackling brulee over a soft, slightly sweet custard. Berries quartered so all could have a bite of rasberry and brulee. I had my standard dessert cup of coffee. This is not my style of dining. My brother arranged this very special dinner because this was onr of the final times three of we five children gathered together in unity and harmony to close out generational family tasks. If you want a fine dining experience on San Juan Island, or on The Sound, we all recommend McMillin's read more

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We came to have an anniversary dinner here. We made a reservation, and we were seated right away. Server Sarah was very nice, friendly, helpful with the menu, and so quick with service. This was the best steak I've ever had. It was cooked to my specifications and was just like so tender and melted in my mouth. Not dry or tough at all. It was a very romantic setting and great for conversation. We recommend and will be back again. read more

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Mostly good food, excellent service, and beautiful views of Roche Harbor. For appetizers the crab cakes were huge and full of delicious crab meat, Caesar salad was a decent portion with a nice tang that I appreciated, and the crab bisque was okay but we wished there was more crab flavor and that the crab meat wasn't chewy. My father-in-law really enjoyed his prime rib, and from overhearing neighboring tables it was a hit everywhere. Salmon was cooked well but was disappointing because it was ora salmon and not Copper River. The special was a black cod that was also cooked perfectly but lacked a strong miso flavor that I would expect. Also really enjoyed our cocktails, my manhattan was strong, my wife's spritzer and my daughter's pomegranate ginger mocktail were refreshing. Overall the food was good but overpriced, about what you'd expect for a tourist destination. Have to give a shout out to the service here, it's top notch. Our server Sarah was friendly, personable, and a joy to talk to, and Domani was attentive and proactive to all our needs. Thank you both for making our evening memorable. read more

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IMO McMillan's is the best place to go for fine dining on San Juan Island. We have tried them all multiple times and they seem to be the most consistent with the most consistent service. Every meal I've had there in the last couple years have been worth the money. (and that's saying a lot as it's extremely expensive for working stiffs like us!) Some of our favorite dishes are the salmon, the prime rib, and the seafood Pappardelle. (My person fav!!) The bread is so good It's hard not to fill up on it! I also highly recommend that blue cheese salad, we've been getting it for years and it's just perfect. They also have an extensive wine list but rarely get a bottle as it really adds to the tab. The staffing and service are above and beyond the call of duty! In the winters, they have 20% off for locals on Thursday nights. That's our favorite time to come. Enjoy! read more

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Wow! I'm so glad I came here! Reservations are hard to get but if you come at opening it's pretty easy to get a spot at the bar area! The rack of lamb was my personal favorite but the prime rib was quite good as well! They also have a great wine selection! I love all the Longshadows selections! The wine cellar was beautiful as well! Our server was beyond nice and made the whole experience effortless. The view is beautiful and the food was fantastic! Excited for my next trip out to experience it again! read more

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McMillin's Dining Room was actually amazing. It was so elegant and the service was amazing. The service: Leslie was my group's waitress and she was AMAZING. She was so kind and gave us a few recommendations/instructions to get to a few fun touristy places in San Juan. The food: The food was amazing. It's expensive, but it's worth it because it's high quality. The environment: This restaurant actually has a lot of history, as our waitress explained to us. The restaurant also has quiet classical music playing in the background and a beautiful view of the harbor if you happen to be sitting next to a window. There's a screen to pull over the window as well if the sunlight is too bright. Quite honestly, it was an extremely relaxing environment. read more

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We had a perfect experience at McMillin's. It was a cold Wednesday night, so the restaurant was not busy. I had a reservation to be safe anyway. Our server was charming and attentive. We started with Oysters from the local oyster farm that were small (as they should be), served with both a house-made mignonette and cocktail sauce that were great accents. Next, we split a Caesar that had bacon and fire-roasted cherry tomatoes, with a strong anchovy flavor, which my husband prefers in his Caesar dressing. For entrees, I ordered a seafood pappardelle with lemon cream sauce that was wonderful. It was rich, had a variety of fish and shellfish and not a ton of noodles (thank goodness), so I didn't feel too full from the dish. My hubby had 12 oz. prime rib with sautéed mushrooms and a baked potato. Their 'steakhouse butter' for the potato has herbs, spices, chopped bacon and cheese, so it's just a big, fluffy scoop of decadent topping. The prime rib was seasoned beautifully, with whipped horseradish cream. The mushrooms made a perfect accompaniment to the steak. Finally, we finished with a butterscotch pot de crème. Sooooooo yummy. I think most tables in the restaurant have a spectacular view of the harbor. This restaurant and surrounding environment feels like a cross between quaint, picturesque Americana and a Hallmark movie. Our evening was fairly magical. read more

Excellent food. Superb service. Walk-in dining available in the lounge section! I came here for dinner my first night in town as I was enticed by a seafood pappardelle on the menu. I'm so glad I made the trek from town and then through the hotel grounds to find the entrance. It was worth it! The blue cheese salad was a great appetizer, and the seafood pappardelle pasta was absolutely perfect. I can't wait to return. This place was completely full and they only had one bartender making all the drinks for the entire restaurant, but she handled it like a pro. This team worked seamlessly together - great work! read more

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If you're looking for fine dining on the island, here is a must stop! My girlfriend and I ate here for my birthday dinner, and we were more than pleased. The ambiance is lovely, service excellent, and food perfect. We had the Dungeness crab bisque which was very good, it had a lovely tomato and crab taste. We also had the oysters, which were some of the best I've ever had. Sourced from the islands, and so fresh and delicate. $24 for 6. For entrees my girlfriend had the miso Chilean sea bass which melted in your mouth, and they absolutely nailed the marinade. Just so delicious. I had the scallop pappardelle which was very good - rich without being heavy and the lemon, capers, and tomatoes add just enough brightness. I couldn't recommend this place enough and will definitely be coming back when we're back on the island :) so glad we found this place! For the quality at that price we think it's well worth it. read more

Came here for our dad's 65th birthday attempting to show him how much we loved him and win his affection. I was recommended this place by a friend who hadn't been in years but said it was the best restaurant. I might argue with her a little on that. They sat us in the back, which is fine but I made reservations 6 weeks in advanced noting it was a special birthday (60 was during COVID we're celebrating now) hoping to get a window seat. My fault for not blatantly asking for one. It was dark and did not have a good view. Our server comes over, while she was nice, she was not happy. Not sure I saw her smile once. I don't necessarily blame her, I've dealt with tourists all day too once but maybe a grin? Again, I'm being picky it's my dad's birthday. I mention the birthday thing to her - did you know it's my dad's birthday btw? No response. Cool maybe she didn't hear me.. awkward. Food comes, it's fine. Crab cakes - meh. Blue cheese salad - two thumbs up. Steak - I'd order it again. At the end of the meal we order the apple pie. It comes out with a candle. Hooray she heard me! The apple pie was the best thing we ate all night. Omg so crumbly, so flavorful. Made up for everything else. Would I recommend? Maybe? Options are limited over there. Be straight up and ask for a window seat. Food was 7/10. Service was overall not what I would expect for a place like that. Judge for yourself! read more

We had a great experience at McMillin's. Nestled on top of Roche Harbor, the restaurant overlooks the water and docked boats. We had the baked scallops as an appetizer, they were delicious. I had the special, the pasta was hand pulled and the scallops were seared well. My partner had the salmon, which was also fantastic. We would recommend! read more

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The service and food was just amazing as the iconic Roche Harbor sunset view. Incredible calamari. Hubby had meatloaf. Portions were generous and waiter fun and attentive Not che read more

We had an exceptional dinner here in mid October. First of all, it's classically beautiful inside with tiered tables so each table has a stunning view of the harbor and marina. The service was exquisite--friendly, professional, and sincere. She also gave us a few tips for our next day hike on Stuart Island (she was absolutely right about Turn Point Lighthouse). The food was outstanding--beginning with the crispy Brussels sprouts. Perfection ( if only my mother had prepared Brussels sprouts this way, I would have been a fan decades ago). My autumn salad was delicious--the pecans added crunch and girth. My husband's prime rib was remarkable and managed to feed him for two more dinners on the boat. I can't praise McMillan's enough. It's one of the best restaurants I've enjoyed in a long time. When we're back in Roche Harbor next year, we'll return hungry. read more

I don't know why this restaurant wasn't on everybody's lips when we asked where to get a great meal while on Friday Harbor. The marina location is lovely even at night. The staff have been friendly and welcoming. The food has delighted. While on the spendy side for those of us with limited discretionary cash, it's worthy of a splurge for those with budgets. If you go during the day, you'll be around a lot of people milling around. Evenings in Autumn and Winter are a calmer experience. If time allows, definitely give a visit. read more

We had a lovely dinner here- great food and view. Servers were friendly and efficient. Great spot for our last night on San Juan.

We got the mushroom bruschetta, blue cheese salad, salmon, and chocolate cake. All were DIVINE, worth going for the ora king salmon specifically. Best salmon I've ever had. read more

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Excellent food and staff are amazing! Had the ribeye and it was delicious, highly recommend! Great location and view of harbor.

The atmosphere and views were amazing! The hostess and servers were top notch! The best calamari ever! Highly recommend! read more

McMillin's Dining Room - Calamari - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

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A long-time visitor warned us "it's not what it used to be..." Not having a history to draw from, I can only speak of my first experience. And I feel good about sharing five stars for setting, service, menu and ingredients. Their signature prime rib was excellent. One of our group ordered the blackened version.... wonderful! My halibut was well sourced, firm in texture, and well presented. Drinks, both alcoholic and otherwise, fit in perfectly. And the early evening light on the harbor was beautiful. Yes...this Island Pricey. But, for me, worth the expense. read more

The salmon was incredible, and the waitress (Leslie from NJ) was lovely. Highly recommend. read more

McMillin's Dining Room - Cedar plank roasted King Salmon - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

This place was so beautiful and fancy and I had very high hopes. I ordered one of their daily specials - the scallops with risotto and a pomegranate sauce. My biggest struggle with the dish was that everything was SO sweet. It didn't have any savory or spicy notes at all to break through the pomegranate sauce. It tasted like dessert. read more

The best restaurant on San Juan Island. The food is spectacular. Best prime rib and calamari you'll ever have. The staff is elite. They are all top notch, but Amy in the bar is the best bartender I've ever come across. As great as the dining room is, we always find ourselves in the bar to hang with Amy. If you're on San Juan Island, do yourself a favor and eat and drink here. read more

Last night on the island and we wanted to go to a nice dinner. A couple of local guys recommended McMillan's so we decided to give it a shot. Very good choice! To start out, reservations are recommended. When we got there we were met by a very friendly and professional staff. Our waitress was amazing and right on point in her service of our table. We went with the oysters which came with a tasty vinaigrette and a cocktail sauce. All so good! My partner had the dungeness crab bisque. Which was also amazing! We shared a delicious and refreshing spring salad. For dinner I had the tenderloin steak and lobster hash. It was so delicious and decadent. The tenderloin was cooked spot on to medium rare, the hash had a butter on top and was amazing! My girlfriend had the scallops which also was full of flavor. If your on San Juan Island looking for an upper end dinner this spot is perfect for you? read more

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We decided to give McMillans another chance. Along with two other couples we had dinner at McMillans on August 6th. We had made reservations. When we arrived our table was ready. the wait staff was beyond wonderful. They were prompt, pleasant and efficient. We couldn't have had better service. We all ordered different entrees. Each was cooked to perfection. We also all ordered Maytag Blue Cheese salad and we all ordered deserts. Every part of our meal was perfect in every detail. We can definitely recommend McMillans in the future. read more

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Still not as good as it used to be, unfortunately. The portions have shrunk and the quality of the service is significantly degraded. The prime rib is the shining star along with the desserts. The rhubarb is quite good. If you can get past slow and unexcited service, the tastes are great. The location is hard to beat, with a terrific dining room. The old windows were replaced a while ago and it's improved the view. read more

We went in person to get a dinner reservation for later on the day. McMillin's views are supposed to be spectacular. Unfortunately we did not have a window water view, we were in the back facing the kitchen . We started with the Maytag blue cheese salad which was exceptional & oysters Roosevelt. The olive bread was a dessert. We shared a thick cut a 10 hr roasted prime rib McMilan cut with mashed potatoes as a main course. Dinner was exceptional, Jose was on point very on point, Our dinner at McMillan's was memorable! read more

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We came twice this weekend, but have been regulars over the years. Why are you guys so reliable? We love the service and the food always arrives hot and delicious. We can't say that about most of the restaurants we frequent in our home town. We always look forward to coming and hope to continue for another 25 years! read more

D-lish! Amazing service, hands down. The staff were so personable and pleasant. The restaurant is overlooking the bay in Roche Harbor, I don't think it could have been more picturesque in the night sky and shimmering lights. I had the Mushroom en croute as an appetizer - chef's kiss. For my entree I had the seafood ravioli. This is unlike anything you have ever had before. It was amazing. Three layers of seafood and spinach in thin layers of pasta drizzled in the most delicious Meyers Lemon cream sauce. read more

McMillin's Dining Room - Seafood Ravioli - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

Waitstaff and hostess were amazing! Food was great, especially the calamari starter. We were there 2 different nights, and each experience was fabulous. Also the views and atmosphere were great and welcoming!! read more

Ordered the waygu burger asked for it to be well done it was like a piece of charcoal. Well done does not mean burned to a crisp. Sun Mountain lodge move over there is now a worse burger. Very over priced. Bleu cheese salad was good. Beer out of a can it was served with 3"of foam. Server did not know how to pour. Very over priced and they have the gumption to add a service charge to boot. Will not be going there again. You would think going to Roche Harbor that the food would be better nope I would not serve this to a rat. read more

Amazing food - everything we tried was perfectly made. Big plus for having a kids menu, especially one that goes beyond the usual chicken tenders and Mac and cheese. Service was good and we had no trouble getting a seat without a reservation on a Sunday evening. read more

Best king salmon ive ever had. The vegetables had amazing flavor also and it was a beautiful presentation. My husband said it was one of the best steaks he had eaten. Expensive yes, but you get what you pay for which is quality. I would recommend going at sunset and getting a window view if possible. They do the flag ceremony at sunset and its fun to watch. The food also came out very quickly and our waiter was very nice and quick with service. I even forgot my camera after we left and our waiter came running outside to catch us, and he had to run a ways because we were already by the tunnel with the plants. Thank you again if you read this! You deserve a raise! read more

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This is a tourist trap and here is why. The oysters on the halfshell were great, however, the $57 "dry aged rib eye" not so much. It was overcooked, had no flavor, previously frozen, and definitely not dry aged. The side of "local" mushrooms not fresh either. Of note, every second interaction with the server was an attempt to upsell...."do you want to get a salad or soup while you wait in between your appetizer and the steak..." and same routine around dessert, coffee, liquors you name it. The martini was fine but hard to tell if it was made with the advertised brand vodka or generic well. No beer on tap; the beer can served warmer than the table water. I picked this place for location and ambiance and gave it a chance despite the low rating....but Yelp was right once again. read more

It was just ehh. The food was nothing to rave about. The menu was confusing when it came to the streaks. My husband ordered what he thought was a special and it came out as prime rib (he's not a fatty steak guy) they were nice enough to exchange it but it was another fatty steak they exchanged for. The flavor was fine but he didn't eat half of it. The burger flavor was good but the meat was chewy. I wouldn't order it again. The dessert was delicious. The crème brûlée came with a vanilla, lavender, and espresso. The lavender was surprisingly good and perfect portion to not be overwhelming. They were nice enough to give us a little comp on the food as well so overall didn't have to pay too much but I wouldn't return. read more

McMillin's Dining Room - View from the table - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

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Taylor made all the arrangements for our big "Executive Room" birthday event at McMillian so easy. Communication was great and the evening went perfect. Thanks you. Lauren took outstanding care of our entire group and the room. Lauren made sure no one ever wanted for anything. She kept the evening and event flowing the whole time. What a team. Thank you as always Roche Harbor, and bigger thanks to Taylor and Lauren who really made it happen! read more

McMillin's Dining Room - That "One Particular Harbor". Get there! - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

Wonderful!! I'm a Seattle local and I've had my share of fresh salmon my entire life. Had possibly the best salmon of my life at McMillan's tonight. Fresh, soft, not fishy at all! Not the case at SJI Brewery a few days ago. The muchroom en croute appetizer is unbelievably flaky and delicious! We all remember it from last year. Do yourself a favor and order a few of those. The local oysters on the half shell were very fresh. We had the butterscotch pot a crème and cheesecake dessert. Perfection! Jodi was our server and just perfect. Thank you! read more

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Best restaurant on the island! The service was absolutely incredible. Every dish we ordered was so flavorful and the presentation was stunning. The view of the water was just beautiful. If you are looking for a special night out, skip the other places and go here. Can't say enough good things about it! read more

This had an excellent view! The location was very convenient since we were staying at the hotel. Menu is as a bit "old school" in certain ways but very delicious and decadent. We enjoyed splitting the crab bisque and the insanely large shrimp stuff with crab. Since everything was a bit rich, this was more than enough for two! Wine list was okay but I wasn't too excited with either of the whites we had. read more

McMillin's Dining Room - Crab stuffed Wild Sea of Cortez Shrimp Scampi - New American Near Me - Roche Harbor, Washington

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Couldn't find a reason to complain if I tried. The service, the food, drinks and ambiance all strive to be stellar and they're winning. I HIGHLY recommend the shishito peppers, salmon and for the love of joy in your life; TRY THE CRÈME BRÛLÉE SAMPLER!!! It's frickin outstanding. read more

Got the chance to visit here during a recent mini-vacation and was treated to a nice dinner. We also managed to snag a table overlooking the harbor and timed it just right to watch both the sunset and the Colors Ceremony. I'll start with the decor, it's a little dated and on the dark side. This is gonna be my one and only real complaint and the one thing nicking that last star. It could use an update, but I'm sure they are trying to maintain that historic vibe. Your mileage may vary. We started off with the Crab Stuffed Scallops and Crispy Calamari. Both are amazing, I'd recommend either one and will look forward to a chance to have these again. I know they are known for their Prime Rib, but I'm not really a prime rib kind of guy, plus I don't get the opportunity to have seafood at home so I settled on the Salmon, served with Potatoes and Broccolini. Amazing dish, very flavorful, perfectly cooked salmon. I got to cap this meal off with a Key Lime Pie. Anyone that has read my reviews knows, if I see Key Lime Pie, I stop right there, you don't even need to read the rest of the menu, I'm not even listening. Now, that doesn't mean that I always enjoy every key lime pie, the bar is pretty high. This was a great key lime pie, perfectly tart, perfectly bold. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes their sweets on the tart side. Let's talk about the staff. Very friendly, very personable, very attentive. Our waiter was amazing, really took the time to understand what we were after, discussed wines with the great at length, went over menu offerings in detail, very excellent service all night. All in all, this was a great meal and a great experience, setting aside the dated decor. I'll look forward to a time when I can return here. read more