Food was ok, service was off. Nothing with the food yelled "I have this have this again!" Unlike two other meals on the island during our visit. Service was not in line with ambiance and expectations of a fine dining establishment. read more

Tasty fresh seafood options with healthy portions and beautiful view of the bay. They accommodate gluten free dining. We ate dinner at the restaurant twice during our recent weeklong vacation on Orcas island, and recommend the clams appetizer, goat cheese salad, and halibut. The flowerless chocolate cake with an added scoop of vanilla ice cream was extra yummy. read more

New Leaf - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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We had the breakfast there and it was amazing, and very reasonably priced for so much tasty food. The seafood omelette was absolutely stuffed with goodness, including dungeness crab. There's a Hollandaise to go over it (I got mine on the side, it's pretty rich). The brioche toast that comes with most plates is fantastic. The tastiest side bread I've had. I also really enjoyed the montecristo sandwich. The mix of sweet and savory all fried up in the brioche was hard to resist. The restaurant staff were very professional and kind. The window seats look out towards the water. I'd go again in a heartbeat. read more

Updated review to reflect that we had a superb experience. Sticking to small plates, we enjoyed: posole, mussels, salads with arugula and lardons, crab cakes, octopus carpaccio, duck Mac and cheese( to die for!). The gruner veltiner from Washington was recommended to try vs the Sancerre ( which I'd normally go with). Very dry and crisp! Our second bottle was the syncline red. Service was perfect. Our person has worked here for seven years,which alone says something about this restaurant! read more

We arrived without a reservation and were offered seats in the bar. However, we really don't like sitting on bar stools, so we opted to make a reservation for 8:20 and came back then. When we returned, there still wasn't a table, so they offered us seating in the bar again. We said "we really don't like sitting on bar stools," and the hostess explained that the bar had all table seating! We wished we had known that beforehand, because we'd have just taken a table in the bar. Semantics is important: "I can offer you seats at the bar" usually means a stool in a smoky room, but "I can offer you a table in the non-smoking bar" would have meant something different to us. I realize that bars in Washington are all non-smoking now, but people from out of state don't always know that. Anyway, no harm, no foul. We took our seats in the bar and were immediately presented with an extensive menu. My dining companion ordered salmon pasta, which was absolutely swimming with generous portions of delicious and tender Northwest Sockeye salmon. He eats a lot, but could barely finish it! I'm allergic to fish and the menu had fewer non-fish options, but there are a lot of them on the tapas style menu. I ordered two tapas dishes (Wagyu beef sliders and pork skewers) and ended up with more food than I could eat. The sliders are very generously sized and were cooked to perfection! And the pork skewers were glazed to perfection and fire roasted. They were beautifully done. Menu prices are high everywhere on the island - but this is an expensive restaurant. It should be categorized 3 dollar signs, not two. The quality was in line with the price we paid. We were just caught off guard by Yelp's categorization. 4 stars because the initial seating experience was a little rough - you will want to make reservations. If you have a reservation and your price expectations are appropriate, you will enjoy the great food and very capable service. read more

Unfriendly Chef, he probably thinks he is running the number 1 restaurant in america. My wife can't eat ham, in the menu there was a sandwich with turkey + ham and cheese, we simply asked to have it without ham, but the chef said NO, not willing to modify his menu! We didn't ask a special order we simply asked to remove one ingredient from a sandwich!! not the chef signature dish Are you kidding me ? this was for breakfast. We also had dinner the evening before, thanks god we didn't have any special request. Food was okay but not great the entire menu was "pretentious", probably this is the nature of the chef ... Location 5 Stars Staff 3 stars (excluding the chef) Food 2 Stars All in all 1 star for the experience read more

Came in for a weekend brunch before going out to explore the island. The restaurant was pretty busy with maybe just a few tables and bar seating available at the time. It took nearly 40 minutes for our orders to come out, originally ordering the chicken and waffles with a substitute for no dairy and duck confit hash, the server came out 20 minutes into it and said the kitchen could not make the waffles without butter. Okay...wish that could have been a bit sooner and told the kitchen to sub for something they could do without dairy. Another 20 minutes later they finally came out with the two orders of hash, basically not worth the wait. It was oily and had little flavor. Will not be back to this restaurant. read more

Gorgeous views in a quaint hotel where you get service that's reminiscent of bygone days. Didn't mean to sound like an embittered 80 year old man, but the friendly folks at the front desk really do make you feel welcome in a way that doesn't often happen in the service industry anymore! The New Leaf Cafe sits at the front of the hotel. Great variety on the menu, and the dishes were very good. Started with a chipotle bloody mary - two thumbs up. Had the garden benedict for breakfast - all the flavors were really good, but the potatoes in particular were really well-seasoned and brought the dish together. Great service - got our orders perfectly right, and made sure our coffee stayed fresh. This plays checks off on all the requirements of a good breakfast place out on the islands. I'll definitely come back! read more

New Leaf - View from the table - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Only open for breakfast/brunch right now because of covid, but you won't regret it. Ordered the duck confit and waffles, a downright decadent brunch option I hope more restaurants will consider. read more

I've been here a few times now, both for brunch and dinner. Both are excellent! Their black peppercorn Bloody Mary and duck confit hash are my favorite for brunch. Their staff is so welcoming. My husband has a seafood/shellfish allergy and they've been attentive to it each time we've been there which is much appreciated! Can't wait to come back. read more

This 4 star rating and review is for Breakfast only. Please note that reservations on the weekends are highly recommended. The service was excellent. Our water glasses stayed full, coffee never went cold, and the orders came out quickly. Some of the dishes our group enjoyed: Egg's Benedict (with smoked salmon), Cinnamon Brioche French Toast , Duck Confit Hash, and the Monte Cristo Sandwich. The prices weren't outrageous...but it certainly helped that we had a credit to use from a deal we booked through The Outlook Inn. read more

Not kidding, best omelet and biscuit I've ever had (sorry Mom!)!!! I've been to Paris and had amazing egg dishes but this one tops them all! Fluffy, perfectly cooked omelet! Ordered a side biscuit which comes with local preserves - so yummy! They grill the biscuit in butter before they serve it! Sooooooo good! read more

We had an excellent experience here. The staff couldn't be more attentive and nice. The food was fantastic. The salmon was amazing, so much so, that it ruined my future salmon experiences. The waiter was great. He was funny and personable. We also had a great breakfast here and it was just as good. The whipped cream with cardamom on the French toast is amazing!! The New Leaf is a must if you are on Orcas Island. read more

Excellent restaurant in a very cosy setting across from Eastsound Bay. Great service with elegant presentation. Everything we ordered was freshly produced from very high quality ingredients. In our opinion this is the best place in town. Try the shellfish pot, salmon special , with the crab cakes! Kobe beef sliders now you are talkin!! Footnote: The following morning we had an incredible breakfast at the New Leaf. Probably the best ham and cheddar cheese omelet I have ever eaten and the Seafood omelet....well fahgeddaboutit!!! read more

New Leaf Café is a must while visiting the lovely Orcas Island. The café is located right on the bay and the indoor/outdoor patio takes full advantage of the view. The café itself is relaxing, quaint and comforting. The menu takes full advantage of the local flavors and leverages those great tastes to create delicious dishes. Brunch is fantastic. I had the special, a mushroom omelet. The eggs were cooked to perfection, the variety of mushrooms were sautéed with herbs and cheese and the side of potatoes and fruit made for a perfect meal on a sunny Saturday morning. The coffee is also delicious. New Leaf Cafe has vegetarian and gluten-free options! Definitely make New Leaf Café part of your itinerary when visiting Orcas Island. read more

Wonderful, delicious and FRIENDLY service! They were more than happy to accommodate dietary restrictions too (excellent for vegans). read more

Freaking amazing breakfast potatoes. I dream of them. Good thing this is a couple hour drive and a ferry ride to get to otherwise I would gain sooo much weight from these potatoes. Everything else was awesome too. read more

Very cool place. Excellent menu and high quality ingredients. Our server was extraordinary and I noticed that the others helping the other tables were great. The execution was impressive. They have a large party of 12 finishing up when we got there and they knew how to keep that table attended to without impacting the other diners surrounding it. The food was fantastic. Really pleasing environment, upscale but comfortable. Nice view of the water too. read more

We went to New Leaf for our first meal out while on Orcas and have not gone to any other restaurants since. Our first meal was dinner and we had the scallops, halibut and, for our vegetarian, the cauliflower steak. Each entree was top notch! We kept hearing ourselves say, "mmmm!" And "yum!" For dessert we had the bing cherry cobbler and the lemon cheesecake. More "mmmm!" And "Yum!" For breakfast we had the traditional Benedict, the crab cake Benedict and cinnamon roll French toast. "Mmmm!" and "Yum!" We are now getting ourselves ready for another meal at New Leaf and are happily anticipating our next dining experience at this fine establishment. read more

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Best view in the Eastsound! They were so nice to adjust their reservations to seat us on the patio since we hadn't requested it and it was their busy season. Food was excellent. I loved the special of the day (halibut with local Walla Walla tomatoes over yukon mashed potatoes) and the server took good care of us. It was a little pricey, but the servings were generous, and that's to be expected in a tourist town. Overall, we had a lovely experience and were happy with our decision to go there. My sweet husband treated me to my birthday dinner that eve. read more

Believe the hype. Not just great for Orcas, the execution of this menu would be great in Chicago, New York, or LA, but without any of the pretense. The service was fantastic. We'll be back. read more

We were told that we had to wait for a phone call to be seated we waited an hour no phone call. Then we walked back to ask about our table. The girl at the desk lied and said she called us . Then gave our table away. My suggestion is not to trust this restaurant . They don't take reservations yet they are not trustworthy in what you are told. read more

We went for breakfast on a relatively light Saturday in town. Location & view are delightful - the people & staff are too! I had the ham & smoked cheese scramble with roasted potatoes, but was not overwhelmed. The potatoes were large chunks that could've been cooked longer and had a more appealing crispy exterior. The ham was also in large chunks, and though cooked seemed to lack a certain presence or panache. I suppose the ham was a soft picnic variety, which is not my favorite. Cut smaller, to distribute the flavors, or sautéed for a little browning would have helped. I should've had the forethought to request a bacon substitute. My wife had the wild mushroom and spinach omelette. It needed salt and also could've had a deeper and more interesting flavor. Same potatoes as mine, with the same comment as above. I would not avoid the place, but I would be more inquisitive about ingredients and preparation where I to go again. Also, I suspect their dinner might be a much more interesting affair than breakfast. read more

Well- our first trip to Orcas. The Outlook Inn, where the New Leaf is located, is really outstanding, I would say, as long as you get one of the view rooms. That is where we stayed. I cannot speak to the other non view rooms. As for the New Leaf, it was outstanding as well. I had the grilled halibut. Very good. According to the locals who we talked to as well, the New Leaf is one of the best "higher end" restaurants on the Island. I only used quotes there because most of the restaurants in the island are pretty basic (thus does not mean "not good"). New Leaf is sure fire quality if you want a fine dining experience. And, great water view location. read more

I am truly on-the-fence about my experience at New Leaf in June, so I will reserve selecting how many stars it gets until the end of my review. Admittedly, this is rather anti-climactic for all of you since you have already seen the result of my self-deliberation; but it makes me feel like a real Yelp-maverick right now. Food: I ordered the fresh Halibut with a Yukon Gold Mash for dinner, while those who I dined with all ordered the scallops. In addition, we ordered the Truffle Fries and the Crab Cakes with a pear and ginger beurre blanc and habanero cream. My meal was good -- not great -- just good. The fish was obviously fresh, it was seasoned alright, and was cooked so that it was still moist and tender. For me, it was missing something extra that would have sent it over-the-top. It was a 'special', and it was supposed to have some sort of sauce on it, but it didn't have one that I could identify on my palette. It was good, but I probably could have made something better at home. The scallops got mixed reviews. Some loved them, and some thought they were good. I did not try them, but they were wildly inconsistent. Some had a nice crust on them, others did not. That is disappointing. Most likely, they overcrowded the sautee pan they were cooking the three scallop dinners my table ordered. So the ones on the outside did not develop the appropriate sear, while the ones on the interior did. That is disappointing. Is that what happened? I don't know, but as an experienced chef, it sounds likely. The star of the meal were the crab cakes and fries. With how delicious those appetizers were, I had much higher hopes for my entree. The Pear and ginger beurre blanc with habanero cream introduced me to a whole different flavor profile regarding crab cakes. I give those 5 stars for sure. The Truffle Fries were also very tasty. Crispy, well-seasoned, and appropriately dressed. I have had some Truffle fries in the past that were just over-truffled (if that makes sense). Dessert was another course with mixed reviews. The creme brulee was a letdown -- a little bland; but the chocolate thing (don't remember what it was) had an incredibly rich and decadent flavor. Food: 4 / 5 (3 / 5 + 1 bonus point for a crab cake that blew me away) Service: This was definitely a high-point for New Leaf Cafe. Our Server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and pleasant. I literally could not have asked for a more professional server. Service: 5 / 5 Atmosphere: It is situated in a beautiful spot, that overlooks the water, and is nestled right on the outside of the main village. It is clean, quaint, with many windows to let-in a lot of natural light, and it feels very classy. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. Atmosphere: 5 / 5 Price: For what we got, I cannot say that I felt like I got my money's worth. In fact, I was a little disappointed in the price compared to the overall quality of the meal. We definitely made-out well on the Fries and the crab cakes, as well as the chocolate dessert. Everything else was probably not quite up to the standard I would expect for the premium price that New Leaf charges. This was a little disappointing. Price: 3 / 5 Final Thoughts: Honestly, New Leaf Cafe teeters on a 3 and 4 in my mind, but the numbers never lie, and there is no option for me to round up or down since it is a hard 4 / 5. I suppose if I were to classify this meal, it would go something like this: A beautiful setting and friendly service make-up for food that although is good, is somehow lacking the delightful and memorable flavor that the menu seems to allude to. read more

Shut up and take more of my money! We ate here three meals in two days! Full dinner, late night snacks, and Sunday brunch. All were top notch. The bar in the back corner is really cozy and the bartender is very personable, and makes some delicious craft cocktails. We had lamb sliders which I enjoyed, the cauliflower steak was amazing, the scallops were really well prepared. For brunch I had crab cake benedict and that was also really well done. Their brunch cocktails sounded killer but I had to drive home unfortunately. Can't wait to go back here! Plus we stayed just upstairs in a view suite at the Outlook Inn so it couldn't have been more convenient! read more

Other than the three privileged girls droning on about how hard it would be to be poor, breakfast say amazing. In sitting right on the counter overlooking the water. Awesome coffee. Duck Hash. Laid back staff. Yeah. Eat here. Laughing so hard. Don't listen in on other conversations. "when I go back to school at Michigan everyone is so fat. It's just different there." read more

New Leaf - "Selfishness is a theme in your life. " - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Love this place. Among the best food on the island with good views. The staff is attentive and helpful. Warm Goat Cheese salad, sliders (lamb & beef), great breakfast, and a great number of choices for everyone. Always enjoy the visit. read more

French onion soup could be a meal in itself. The broth is to die for, the amount of gooey cheese is delightful, and the onions are so delicate that they melt away. Tried the eggs benedict for breakfast the next day. The hollandaise sauce was buttery good. The butter syrup for the waffles was a blend of almost caramel/buttery goodness as well. Will be back. read more

New Leaf - French Onion soup is ahhhhmazing! - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Great food, ridiculously understaffed. Party of four went for breakfast and had gluten free waffles (!!!), Omelettes, and fried chicken all were excellent. But for the whole restaurant they had a water boy, a hostess, and a single server for 20+ packed tables at breakfast. Not surprisingly, service was patchy, slow and she was not in a good mood. At all. Come on New Leaf management, help her out! The maple syrup is out of this world. read more

It is true. There aren't a lot of great dining choices on Orcas Island. The New Leaf Cafe falls into the "really trying hard to be fine dining" category. However, though there is a noble effort with its breakfast menu- namely, "Duck Hash", it unfortunately falls short with its dinner ensemble. Though often tasty, the entrees didn't come close to warranting the Southern California prices. Trust me, with the few fine selections on Orcas I don't mind dropping a lot of money on a good meal. During my last dinner visit it was quite busy. We felt the staff over-extended and aloof, with nare-a-smile broached, and a haphazard, unthankful disposition even after serving our very relaxed, undemanding and polite group a tab well over $200.00. I know how it can be to work in busy places. However, to warrant the lofty coin the staff must mind their mettle. For in the craziest nights reputations are forged and culinary legends are born. This isn't to say The New Leaf isn't good. It is. But, it could be great with dedication to imaginative cuisine and excellent hospitality. Best bet for the unconvinced culinary adventurer not ready to fork over a few hundred dollars without a taste- hit happy hour in the bar where several tasty snacks might allow the pallet to better discern it's course. Duck Mac & Cheese with a fine ale is a good place to start. See you in the lounge- Von Luki read more

As a local, we've eaten here many times. Last night was our 22nd Anniversary. New Leaf is now our go to restaurant for our special occasions. The service is always great! The cocktails are innovative, though we stick with more mundane selections. We started with the Crab cakes, fresh crab and a delicious sauce!! I also had the scallops crudo and hubby had the 1/2 Caesar salad. We both chose the Filet mignon. Though I asked for mine medium rare, it came more medium, however, the Filet was delicious!!! So I did not complain. The Yukon mashed potatoes were silky and the asparagus was on point. We shared the creme brûlée for dessert. It was a beautiful evening, even all the rain yesterday couldn't dampen our mood!! Thank you New Leaf Cafe !!!!!! read more

New Leaf - Filet Mignon - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Halibut and oysters were terrific. The location has a great view of the east sound waterfront. The wait staff were attentive and very courteous. The atmosphere can either be casual or a bit more formal for special occasions - ie beach side, white table cloths and discrete decor. read more

Fantastic eats. We went here for brunch and dinner. The brunch was fantastic, started with a spicy Bloody Mary and ordered the smoke salmon benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly and the smoke salmon was very flavorful. The chicken and waffles was also a huge hit. Perfect brunch for a rainy Sunday in Orcas! read more

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Service was just ok. The food, however, was amazing! Warm goat cheese salad with Crab cakes and i was a very happy camper!!

Sue and Carl (from the Otter's Pond B&B) recommended this place to us because the Doe Bay Cafe was already full. My husband wanted to eat some fish and I was graving for some vegetarian food. We had a really nice dinner and our server Laurie was very pleasant. Nice harbour views and a big enough menu to make a choice from. Meat, fish and vegetarian and what I understood, most of it local, fresh and organic if possible. We both started with a French union soup. For my love follewed by one of the specials of the day, halibut with risotto and for me the quinoa with grilled vegetables and a balsamic drizzle. The onion soup was hot and ok. Not very special. The halibut was very nice (I tasted it). The quinoa and vegetables were lacking a little bit of a bite. Don't really know how to put it in English, but I was not very spicy or special. Preparing a tasteful vegetarian meal shouldn't be that difficult. Some more salt of some other spices, or perhaps somewhat of a juice or jus can make a difference. It was now all a little bit to plain. And besides that, the vegetables we're not grilled, but more like steamed. All together, please, a litlle bit more attention to flavouring vegetarian dishes can make the difference. It is not that hard, just enjoy preparing them. We shared that apple-upside-down cake with pecans and pecan-toffee ice-cream. We really enjoyed that. Just like we enjoyed Laurie's jokes about how strange it is to ask for Splenda in you're coffee and ordering such a dessert. Which had probably 1000 kC. Laurie also really tried to sort out the best herbal tea for me. She asked me what I liked (something with hibiscus or rosehip) and returned with a fresh blend that was very nice. And the wines, I started with the Viognier from WA followed by a special Chardonnay that was recommended with the halibut. The Viognier wasn't very special. A little bit plain. We both preferred the Chardonnay. And why just 3 stars and not more? Because of the bill. Knowing we're on a island, having great harbour view and knowing much of the food is organic or locally produced we tought the check was too high. So it's all about value for money. Raise the standards, of lower the checks......... Service was great. We even hope we left enough gratuity (we're Dutch ;)). (Note: I'm not a native speaker so please excuse alle grammar and spelling mistakes.) read more

Delightful little restaurant right under Outlook Inn that requires a reservation every night. They are known for their seafood around these parts so we went with the Alaskan Halibut (Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, mixed greens) 36$ and the duck mac and cheese 12$. We received both plates in about 10 minutes, which was impressive. Absolute farm fresh quality grilled beautifully and still soft and tender. The duck mac and cheese was pretty heavy and was more gamey than preferred. Despite that, service was friendly and the atmosphere was quaint and homey. read more

New Leaf - Alaskan Halibut (Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, mixed greens) 36$ - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Great food at Outlook Inn. The breakfast menu is diverse and full of great options. The eggs on various dishes was perfectly cooked. The duck confit had ingredients that worked well harmoniously, but could use less carrots. The French toast was also very good. read more

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I had both breakfast and dinner here. Brekkie: Really really good home made granola, great sweet breakfasts (like French toast). The usual good coffee and everything Dinner: also really good. right now cant remember what it was but it was definitely good. The service is good and the prices are a bit lower than Cristina's so I would recommend this over that. read more

Brunch was delicious. My Irish Benedict was really well made and the corned beef hash (used instead of the ham) was flavorful and filling. Service was friendly and quick and the view was amazing. I wish they had a few more choices on sandwich-type items (menu is heavy on eggs) but I would definitely return. read more

New Leaf - Irish Benedict with corned beef hash, $15 special - New American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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