We decided to come to Orcas on a last minute whim and booked Room 1. It was so bright and cheerful and overlooked the ferry landing. The room came with free drink tickets for the morning and we had an excellent breakfast. It would have been nice to know about their live music, we only ended up finding out they were having musicians at the last minute. Maybe adding a calendar of events at check in would be helpful. Otherwise, we loved the staff and our stay! read more

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We stopped into the hotel cafe for a drink while we waited for the ferry. The hotel was gorgeous and service was decent, however the Bloody Mary that I ordered was quite literally the worst one I have ever had. It cost $17 and tasted like someone poured water and canned tomato juice into a half shot of vodka on ice. read more

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Music is great, staff is friendly, coffee gets the work done. If you plan ahead you can get all set for the boat ride. If you don't plan ahead you can get a burger while you wait in standby for the next ferry. read more

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We were waiting for our late inter islands ferry so my wife and I went and got everyone some refreshments. We got to the care and doled it all out. Cookies were fresh and tasty. My mocha was perfect. Our daughter had chai. All were perfect. Sadly my wife dropped her coffee and went back to buy a new one. They kindly gave her a new one with thanks. How cool is that. read more

Orcas Hotel - Chocolate chip cookies (not seen but eaten ... oatmeal cookie.) - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Really pleasantly surprised by this place. Since the new owners took over in December, it's really improved. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is on point, and the food delivers. The breakfast burrito is a standout, especially paired with one of the salads. Oh, and the espresso is actually good which is hard to find in Orcas. Sits right next to the ferry, making it an easy pit stop if you're in the area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Adding to my previous review. Went back for the breakfast burrito. Did not disappoint! Delicious and gigantic! Definitely a sharing situation if you have a person you'd like to share with. I'm saving mine for lunch later. Super friendly service and great vibes in the little cafe. Sounds of a mixer and such good smells. And of course the view! Yummy. SYOY! read more

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My ferry was canceled brought the whole family here for breakfast the staff was hospitable and the food was so good we were happy we were happy for the delay. Pretty much had one of everything no notes. Excellent read more

This was one of the only restaurants open when I came through Orcas on a summer weekday (midweek). You don't need to be a hotel guest to eat here. The food/drink is nothing to call home about, but it's not terrible considering that the clientele is mostly a captive audience. There's a nice patio area in the front (kind of like a covered porch) if you wish to sit outside and enjoy the weather. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 read more

I really wanted to like this place because it's so gorgeous, and I loved how they included historical photos and their backstories, plus some historical items throughout the first and second floors. They also have beautiful grounds, and if you order at the Cafe, you can eat it outside, anywhere on the grounds, or inside if you wish. However, the food was severely overpriced for the serving size, flavor, and ingredient quality. Maybe it's because they're on an island and don't have access to quality ingredients or quantities. Still, the service was excellent, and the servers were super sweet and attentive. We felt bad because when our food was ready, our server was walking around looking for us since we decided to post up on the front porch area, and most folks ate closer to the Cafe. We're still glad we tried this place. The views are amazing, of course, since it's on the waterfront and has a small adjacent parking lot. A big shoutout to Stewart, one of the groundskeepers, who gave us more information on the hotel and even gave us a great recommendation for the White Horse Pub, which we loved! read more

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Outstanding breakfast while in a rush to the ferry. Loved the elegant touch of a whipped yogurt which delish handmade jam. Congrats to the new owners, the space is now so full of light and stylish simplicity. read more

Orcas Hotel - The head chef and co owner offering new incredible donut holes to guests. - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

$5 beer and $5 fries?! Hard to beat with water views while waiting our ferry. Highly recommend. The place has also recently been re designed and is very charming. They had a good selection of can beers and different wines. We also had the lemon cake which was delicious! read more

Wonderful service, wine, and food! Beautiful view waiting for our ferry! Talking to other patrons was fun! Lovely historical building too!

A must-visit. Under new ownership, this place has been transformed into a space that is both beautiful and genuinely inviting. The service strikes a rare balance--warm, attentive, and thoughtfully unobtrusive. The code is some of the best the island has to offer. I sampled a scone that was nothing short of divine, and the knowledge that the baked goods are made in-house lends the café an unmistakable sense of comfort and care. It's the kind of place that stays with you long after the last sip. read more

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Terrible experience. Sad to say that the owners of this hotel are highly unethical people and do not deal with customers in an honest way...and appear to be only motivated to take your money. I made the mistake of booking my reservation through a well known third party site but with the knowledge that the reservation could be cancelled without penalty. In fact, the confirmation from Orcas hotel specifically states that their cancellation policy is "flexible" and that it can be refunded if more than 7 days notice is made. However, after requesting the cancellation very far ahead, I got the classic run around where each time I called I was told that the person didn't have authority to make the cancellation and that the owner needed to Ok this. Finally, after multiple calls, an presumed employee spoke to the owner (didn't allow me to speak directly) and gave me a completely false reason that the owner could not approve the cancellation! Totally false and obviously contradicted everything I had been told in prior calls and not even consistent with the written policy on the confirmation. Avoid this place! Lots of better alternatives to stay on Orcas Island. read more

Cheers to a wonderful birthday weekend at Orcas hotel. We got in late Friday night and they had a saint Patrick's celebration dinner so they scooped us a plate since the restaurant was closed and we were done for the night. The food is and was wonderful, the stay was warm and cozy. We were on the top floor so I do wish that we had extra towels without having to ask. We also noticed that there were a lot of flies if you weren't careful. And the room is warm, however the fan and window open really did help. The people there were so kind to us and they're pet friendly. We had water and fudge waiting for us in the room and it was such a beautiful small space with a nice tub and bed to stay cozy in. read more

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We love EVERYTHING about the Orcas Hotel Cafe. Great food to pick up on your way to the ferry of an amazing destlocation for dinner and cocktails at sunset. The breakfast sandwich is huge and the chicken pot pie is a great comfort food on Sundays for dinner. Don't miss the fish and chips for lunch! Oh, did I mention the cocktails? read more

Orcas Hotel - Iconic nighttime sight at Orcas landing...always makes me want to stop by for a beer and a cup of chowder on my way home - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

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Less than 1 minute walk from the ferry! Everyone that I met that works there, was very friendly and helpful with all questions about local info. Cute hotel, olds fashioned for sure, but quaint and felt like staying at home. Beds were comfy, our room with a queen and pullout bunks wasn't cramped. No mini fridge or dining table but we made due. View of the harbor was great too! read more

Wow Tesla dates are one of the new things we are experiencing. We got off the ferry and I wanted some hot chocolate and warm apple cider. Then he saw the burger and fries and he devoured it! He said it was better than sex haha and we're on our honeymoon. No it was absolutely delicious. The fries are VERY good. Salted well and I handed vinegar which was *chefs kiss* Can't beat this as our first meal! This has an amazing view and it was nice to sit outside even in October. Very happy to support this historic hotel! read more

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Beautiful historic hotel on the waterfront with cute and cozy rooms and amazing views! The staff is super friendly and the in-house restaurant was tasty. I would very much so recommend Orcas Hotel for your next visit to Orcas Island! read more

Orcas Hotel - The view from our room - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

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Ordered as we where headed to the island. Didn't realize they outside seating. Fire tables, set up, overlooking the ocean. We ordered the burrito with out the tortilla, (gluten-free) they added bacon and avocado. Incredibly good. Fresh and hot. Just the right amount of pepper for hear. Bacon was perfect. Latte was good. No complaints read more

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I loved my stay! The rooms and hotel grounds are gorgeous. I had a beautiful view of the water and ferries. From my window I would randomly see wild turkeys and rabbits. The cafe down below was delicious, I really enjoyed the clam chowder. I had it twice! Their burger was pretty tasty too. The staff were friendly and professional- and also very accommodating prior to my arrival. They really strive to make sure you have a comfortable stay. There's hotel parking in the back for those who bring their car like me, which I'm glad i did. Last but not least, complimentary drip coffee at the cafe for guests. I'll definitely stay again. It was a nostalgic oasis- a perfect retreat for a birthday get away. A review I forgot to post in October. read more

We were starved and had our dreams crushed when we learned that the ferry was canceled to Friday Harbor at 655 am. We had plans to go to the Salty Fox to eat. We came back here after learning that nowhere on the island is opened on a Tuesday or is opened before 9 except a coffee place. Which I had visited earlier. This place was a godsend. We arrived , ordered and the young lady waiting on us asked if we were from Pennsylvania because of my T-shirt. I said yes and she said she was from Ohio and I asked what part and she said Youngstown. It's our neighbor by an hour and replied we live in Pittsburgh. Now the food sandwiches were all at 10.59 which is more expensive than PA but this is and island. I had the breakfast sandwich with sausage , egg and bacon. It was so damn good. Better than any Dunkin or Starbucks that I've ever had. My kids and wife got the Mexican burrito and it was enormous and delicious as well. Overall happy we visited. You sit inside or outside. Order when you arrive and they call your name to pick up your food. read more

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July 20th, Wednesday evening as my party of 4 waited for the ferry back to Anacortes. we decided to stop by the Orcas Hotel Cafe for dinner. Unfortunately, my partner fell on a precarious step to the front of the cafe that sent her phone flying and her knees hit the wooden deck hard! The step needs to be repainted with yellow or red paint to clearly present the safety issue. Our food was delicious: cheeseburger, chicken burrito & salad. The bathroom was clean & easily accessible. Biggest concern is the safety of future patrons with the precarious step that has a very faint unnoticeable cautionary note, refer to pictures. This put a damper on our Orcas Island trip! Strongly recommend painting the step to prevent anyone else from falling. read more

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Good food, good people, wonderful location! What more could anyone want? The squash bowl was fantastic (I wish they added a bit more kale and dressing though) and the grilled salmon was perfectly cooked! read more

My husband and I had a great little breakfast here on our first day on the island. I ordered a really yummy, but hearty and filling breakfast sandwich. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito. Both items hit the spot and prepared us for a fun day of adventures on Orcas Island. We also ordered some coffee and pastries as well. Both were just as good as the food. The Orcas Hotel Cafe is located right across the street from the ferry terminal, so it a good first stop for food on the island. Everything is made to order so you know you are getting fresh, tasty food. Due to covid, they do not bring food to your table. You come pick up the food yourself once your name is called. A great first stop for food without driving all way into town. read more

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Eat here every time I come to a Orcas! Always something yummy on the menu from chef John or maybe Quinton this time around! Such a cozy room and an incredible view of the ferry landing. Love love love and can't recommend this place any more than I do! read more

my burger was SO good!!! gina took my order and was so kind and accommodating. i'll stop in any time im waiting for a ferry!

This is a very cute cafe by the water. We came in for coffee and shared a breakfast meal. We had a cup of of regular drip with cream and sugar and, it was very nicely mixed. The young lady a the front was very polite and pleasant. I enjoyed and finished my coffee- finally! The carne asada was really good and on the light side. On the side was a small pickled mixed or pickled red onions with red cabbage, tomatoes and cilantro. A splash of lime made this meal refreshing and tasty. Should you need salsa on the side? They have some available as well. That was short and nice before getting on the ferry back to Ana Cortez. read more

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Summary: great food, great service, great view... what more can one want, especially as you wait for a ferry. Every miss a ferry? Thankfully, Orcas Hotel Café was open to host me after a long day of work. Joanna, the server, was kind enough to remember my name through my time there. The owner was working with a friendly attitude even on a Friday night. That really shows the kind of work environment you are being taken cared of here. The dinner special, the Filipino Kare-Kare was just what I needed at the end of the day. The meat was braised well with a good amount of marble. The portions were plenty. The experience made me feel thankful that I missed my ferry and spent another two hours on Orcas at the café. Cheers, James read more

Orcas Hotel - Friday Night Special: Filipino Kare-Kare - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

I don't understand how this place isn't rated higher just for the excellent fish and chips I had yesterday. They may have been the best I have ever had -- better than any I have ever eaten in London. So, so good. The fries were also perfectly crisp. Excellent food. Highly recommend!! Can't wait to return! read more

Orcas Hotel - Not to mention the beautiful ambiance! - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Love the changing seasonal menu here. It is a must stop anytime I am on Orcas. Love this place though read more

June 17th 2020 John, Who I believe is the chef and owner, made our experience incredible! Best food my husband and I have had so far on the islands. I got the Carne Asada quesadilla!! Perfectly grilled peppers, cheese, and delicious meat, pickled veggies, and an incredible purple cabbage Salad! It was so flavorful I didn't need the salsa, sour cream, or squeeze of lime (I normally am someone who always always uses these!). I ordered the gin andd tonic with basil cocktail! It was perfect! Perfectly sweetened and flavorful My husband ordered the special of the day which was the lamb sandwich! Incredible! Made on foccocia bread, with mint and pesto, olives etc. soft flavorful lamb and a side of fries seasoned and cooked so well my husband said they didn't need any sauce and even tasted good lukewarm (which he said is very rare for fries). Along with his meal he ordered the locally handmade hard cider. He said it tasted like apple cider squeezed fresh and fermented, and not too sweet. John even makes fresh made to order donuts!! We got his cinnamon sugar donut holes - so fluffy and perfect! With so many employees being grumpy from COVID It was very refreshing to have such excellent customer service! We would come back to the island just to visit here again!! read more

Breakfast is good, dining area is quaint and the view is nice. We had the breakfast sandwich, cinnamon roll and burrito on our first visit. Each item was more than enough for one person but hard to put down. Coffee was nice too. We had the burrito again on our second visit but wasn't as good as the first - different cook perhaps. Will definitely revisit next time on the island. read more

Was thankful that this is one of the few places on the island that allows dogs in their outdoor seating areas and front lawn, and that had a beyond burger as a vegan option. Still, the food was quite mediocre and it was very expensive for three people, about $100. read more

TL;DR: check the bag before you get on the ferry to make sure all your food is there. 6/18/22: Decent food in a pinch; needed some last minute food to-go before the ferry. Cheeseburger was good, chicken sandwich was tasty, and the chicken tinga burrito was alright. Everything was Orcas Island priced which is expected. We ordered the chowder for our fourth person, but they didn't include it in the bag. Unfortunately we didn't open the bag prior to getting on the ferry and we had to adjust our food to make sure she got fed (have to feed the driver!!!) It's frustrating to shell out $16+ for a food item to not get it, and really inconvenience someone. I tried to call the number to see if I could get a partial refund, but the number was out of service. read more

Had the pulled pork sandwich, an Old Fashioned, and garden salad with salmon. The Old Fashioned was tasty, and in the sandwich, the Cole slaw and pulled pork were good, but... the bun was pretty generic, and the ketchup was noticeably artificial and sweet tasting. Red Gold?! Why not Heinz, Hunt's, or like Costco brand? read more

The Orcas Hotel filled our weekend gateway dreams! We stayed in the harborview room and the view was absolutely beautiful. The room was full of antique charm and had many extras to fill the room with ambiance. The hot water didnt work our first day and i polietly let the owner know. They were so sweet and fixed the issue right away. On top of that, they brought us up free doughnut holes and sent us off with free coffee as well. We were so impressed with their hospitality and commitment to making our stay everything we needed it to be. Their COVID protocols were top notch and made us feel safe and cared for. Thank you so much for the wonderful service and memories. We will be back! read more

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Excellent staff and service! The staff was incredibly responsive and accommodating to various request and made us feel right at home. The cafe was also very good and we look forward to trying their new restaurant whenever we are back in town. One thing to note is that not all hotel rooms come with a shower (they do come with a toilet) but you may want to check your room before reserving to see if it has a shower. read more

Wow their breakfast burritos were outstanding. Really good coffee. They also had a burrito bowl option which looked delicious. We also had an order of beignets. They were fresh and light. Wow. I'd like to try the chocolate croissant. It was covered in ganache. It looked evil. Evil must be reckoned with. read more

Nice views, good food and literally next to the ferry terminal. The service was fast and the staff was polite.