Don't not let the lower rating keep you from coming to this place!! It looks like they recently changed owners and the ratings lately have all been great - and totally well deserved!! We had the hamburger, quesadilla and fries. The burger was AMAZING - perfectly cooked. The fries were salty and crispy and delish. The quesadilla had so much flavor! It was all so good. Seriously trust us, EAT HERE!!! read more

Not impressed at all, we ordered fish and chips and ended up with batter and chips. We had to heavily dig for the tiny pieces of fish hiding in a huge lump of greasy batter. Maybe other options on the menu are better, but I just expect a decent amount of fish when you are on the islands. read more

This was a great place to grab lunch right off the ferry! We had the fish and chips and it was spectacular. Having visited during covid, you ordered inside and picked up your food at an outside window to eat outside. They had no problem with dogs in the outdoor dining area. It is an old hotel and is a fun into to the quaint island. Would definitely repeat. read more

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Just driving up to the cafe, I was already in love! They're right along the water so they have a breathtaking view. The guy at the front desk was friendly and helpful with giving me their vegan options. The summer salad bowl was really more than we expected, it's a good size portion and definitely filling. My son loved his grilled cheese and cinnamon roll, my parents both had fish and chips, we shared 2 side orders of fries. It was tasty! read more

Orcas Hotel - Summer salad - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

As soon as the state ferry pulls up to Orcas Island, you will be greeted with the view of the historic Orcas Hotel on the hill across the street. If you aren't sure where to stay in town, this 1900s relic will do the trick. There are three floors. The ground floor has the Orcas Cafe and a wrap around patio that unfolds into a lovely garden. There is also a formal dining room for reserved banquets. Check-in with the receptionist who might be running the cafe at the same time. If the keeper has disappeared from site, there is a bell to ring, but you won't be waiting long. You will be shown to your room on either the 2nd or 3rd floor. Be prepared to haul your luggage upstairs as there is no elevator or bell hop. I was fortunate to be staying during the work week, so I ended up with the 3rd floor suite with several windows that looked down over the garden and the ferry terminal. The room had a small water closet with a toilet and sink. There was an antique dresser and a rolltop desk. The chaise lounge was ideal for kicking back and reading. There was even a flat screen television in the room. The queen mattress had some miles, but I slept well both nights. Down the hall was a shared bathroom with a stand-up shower, toilet and sink. It was shared by 4 rooms on the 3rd floor. You had to bring your towel, washcloth, shampoo, soap and conditioner from your room, but all of these items are provided by the hotel. The bathroom has several floor mats so that each customer can throw it down for their personal shower experience. Outside the bathroom in the hallway is a large bucket for depositing all of your dirty towels. The innkeeper staying on the floor keeps the area clean and makes the bed each day. The hallway has an antique credenza that stores books and DVDs for borrowing. You can even sit in some of the antique couches in the hallway to do your leisurely reading, or sneak down to the 2nd floor balcony that few know about. If you don't have a car, this hotel is ideal because it is just a hop, skip and jump away from the ferry. Plus it has a cafe that serves great food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unfortunately, the town of Orcas is dying. Many of the boardwalk businesses were closed. You could however take an excellent whale watching, boat excursion out of the same dock as the ferry. I enjoyed the rustic experience and would recommend it to anyone who wants to walk on the ferry and stay one or two nights on Orcas Island. read more

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We came here for lunch while waiting for our ferry. The view of the harbor was nice. The grilled cheese and tomato soup hit the spot. My partner is from Australia. He ordered their fish n' chips and said they were perfect. We will be back on our next visit. read more

Trust me just don't go Very disappointed, prime rib Christmas dinner: one slice, over priced and over salted. 50$ for one slice of prime rib... read more

Literally the best service I've ever had in a hotel. We arrived as the ferry was delayed 2 hours. They offered to make us dinner, even though they were closed already. Our dinner was amazing. This was the best cheese sammie with tomato soap, ever! They didn't charge us for the food. Who does that these days? These are new owners who bought the hotel, one month before Covid crashed our world. We are staying in this quaint old hotel for a few days, and the view of the ferry terminal at night is beautiful. Please support these new owners and their new adventure in owning this hotel and cafe. read more

If your early for the ferry save your money . Food will take a long time to be ready and it's nothing special . Give your order 30 minutes to be ready. They could be the only restaurant in the harbor which is why they probably can get away with an overpriced for a less than regular menu . I ordered food for pick up , maybe sit in would be different? read more

Not a a lot gluten free options. I had a burrito made into a bowl .My partner enjoyed the food and my gluten free bowl was actually good

We (Orcas Village Store) had our Christmas party here. The food and service were outstanding ! Appetizers were oysters, cheeses, foie Gras, deviled eggs, prawns -everything was yummy. Prime rib dinner included mashed potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, green beans. My husband was in heaven! Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Great job Orcas Hotel and crew! read more

Food not good eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeer

This is the hotel where we stayed he first time to Orcas island and while the hotel says no smokin we had a puff on the balcony and were soon joined by our neighbors for a sesh. The tubs are huge. read more

Horrible service. Food to die for literally. Went for lunch with our kids and they wouldn't let us use the bathrooms. Don't tip don't even bother eat here. read more

The food was too salty and they didn't let us enter to the bathroom even that we eat there and we had two kids that really needed to go...

Decent place which is probably the only restaurant right at the harbor. We ordered for biscuits and gravy and a bowl of oatmeal. The oatmeal came with fruits and sugar on the side. The biscuits and gravy were simple and tasted good. However they could do with some improvement on biscuits. If I can make better biscuits than a cafe/ restaurant it could mean two things either the establishment needs to up their game or am am amazing chef who could give them a run for their money which am not. Hence point proven. The service is ok. The two ladies are pleasant but ir took a while for the food to be brought out. The plates were on the table when we took a seat and she didn't remove them until we asked her to do so. But all in all I think despite having a small menu they have interesting options especially for lunch. The food however is pricey but am guessing that's the island read tourist rate read more

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I got the Wednesday night special (which was Fennel Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto Steak with Garbanzo Bean and Sweet Corn Succotash) and it was DELICIOUS. If it had been socially acceptable I would have licked the plate clean read more

Orcas Hotel - Wednesday Special: Fennel Grilled Iberico Pork Secreto Steak with Garbanzo Bean and Sweet Corn Succotash - Hotels Near Me - Orcas, Washington

Check the bag/ to go order before you leave, missing half our order and the meat in the quesadilla was left out. Service not good either.

Maybe its changed since these last reviews, but I just had a fantastic meal. We've been on the island for a few days and our last night is at the hotel. Had the best salmon sandwich and fish/chips so far on this whole vacation! Wonderful people here, attentive to the ferry travelers. read more

Ordered a quick bite while waiting for the ferry to Ana Cortes. Got a cup of tomato soup and the Bavarian pretzel. The soup was good and the pretzel actually was really good (and I'm not usually a pretzel person). It took about 20 mins for take out and was $22 which was really pricey. read more

Pros: Close to the ferry. A 15min drive to Eastsound, and just 30-45 to reach the other side of the island. Beautiful views, cozy, friendly staff, coffee/food onsite. The shared bathrooms were kept very clean in my time staying here, shower is a bit cramped tho and hard to control heat dial. Overall the hotel has a very cute old timey feel. The owner Doug was very nice and accommodating when there were some charge issues, he went out of his way to fix it, and even offered free food/beverage for us. Cons: Terribly outdated mattresses. I get that this is an antique hotel, but that doesn't mean you need to have beds as old as the hotel. Go to bed early, you'll need it, there is no sleeping in here, the walls are paper thin. The restaurant is run by a rude woman bartender. The cafe was so incredibly dirty that my partner and I went to go eat some where else. The one time we did grab breakfast it was just ok, we also opted for eating on the outdoor patio. Would I stay here again? Nope read more

We stayed at our timeshare nearby and ended up trying their burgers and oh boy it was delicious and so glad that we found such amazing gem on orcas island. :) read more

We are still in all of the fantastic food we got to eat today. My husband had Barbacoa and I had chicken Tinga burrito. They do everything smoked on the grill and it is SO delicious. I rarely ever write reviews unless something compels me and this food was compelling. I can't wait to come back and try it again. read more

The food is delicious- we tried all of the breakfast items - all delicious and really generous service sizes. The coffee is very tasty! The service is also very good and friendly read more

The warm environment you feel upon entering the hotel is what gives it such a special charm. The food at the cafe is AMAZING. The sourdough bread is homemade from their own in-house sourdough starter, and it is the best bread you will ever eat. We asked for a few slices to take up to our room, and Quinn kindly toasted, buttered and salted to perfection! All-around a wonderful experience in a unique hotel rich in the history of Orcas Island. read more

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This was the most delicious quesadilla I've ever laid upon my tastebuds. It definitely had more than the dog drooling over this. (12/10). They even brought out dog treats for the big guy read more

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Rude staff, I asked to use the restroom after I purchased my food and was condescendingly told to go to the ferry terminal restrooms. Pretty sure restaurants are required by law to have a restroom for customers... read more

Orcas hotel essentially has a captive customer base because people waiting for the ferry have two options in terms of cafes and this is one of them. So naturally the price for deli quality food is exorbitant. The moment I walked in here I knew I should have purchased snacks at East Sound before I left. I had a chicken burger accompanied with coleslaw. The burger was fine. But the coleslaw was essentially some form of halfway kimchi. Not very appetizing. When we asked for the WiFi password the owner (I am guessing here) demanded if we were going to buy something. This is 5 minutes after placing an order... read more

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Superb chicken tinga burrito. Wow. New owners in 2020 have greatly improved the food. New menu, great staff and attitude, excellent food, we will be back. Sooner rather than later. read more

Amazing Food! We stopped in with our family while waiting for a ferry from orcas island. The cafe has a small indoor eating section with a beautiful extensive outdoor eating area. We ordered 4 different meals and all walked away wowed. It's a must stop if you are coming or going from orcas island. We are planning a trip back just to eat here! we ordered: grilled cheese with tomato bisque brisket quesadilla breakfast burrito ( served all day) avacado toast * * I have a dairy restriction because of my daughter and can't not eat butter, milk or cheese at this time. I ordered the avacado toast and it was the best meal I've eaten in 6months. the staff was kind and helpful with my dietary restrictions and the food was amazing! Thank you for letting this mama have a meal and feel normal again! read more

I ordered the fish and chips to go as I was taking the ferry back to Anacortes. The fish pieces were heavily battered and drenched in grease. I ended up removing the heavy fried batter and I was left with 3 very tiny pieces of white fish (can't confirm it was really cod). And the fries tasted like burnt oil. At least the coke was good! read more

Disappointed, lunch sandwich and fries were below average Soup was ok, but the small glass of wine was way way too expensive. Thought this should have been better! read more

Service was slow and not very good. We ordered ice cream at the end of our meal and it took 30 minutes. We had to catch the ferry. We did ask if there was another place to eat. The guy at the restaurant said "we are the only game in town" with a smirk. I will try to avoid this place in the future. read more

We had our wedding at Orcas Hotel this summer and it was absolutely perfect! Doug, his staff and the chef are out of this world amazing. First I should warn you that I was a little particular about the wedding, location, and food. I work in the industry and have done 100's of weddings which makes me a little picky with a ton of ideas, and well, pinterest doesn't help either. We ended up checking out over 30 venues before we found Orcas Hotel. Once we visited the hotel and spent time with Doug we knew instantly that this was the place. It was so perfect, and beautiful, warm and inviting and we knew our friends and family would love it. An additional part we loved was that we could rent out the whole hotel. So we did, for 2 days, that way all of our family and bridal party could stay on the island, relax and enjoy the beautiful hotel and location. Doug was so nice and accommodating with all my ideas, he offered great suggestions and really spent time with us to make sure we had the best day of our lives. All of our guests were blown away with the whole day. The service was amazing and the food was out of this world delicious. Our friends still talk about the day, and say it is the best wedding they have ever been too. I also hear all about the amazing potato sides, salmon and filet we had, as well as the great local wine. I am so thankful because I know each anniversary we get to go back and hang out at Orcas Hotel. Thank you for everything, you really made our day the best ever :) Orcas Hotel rocks! read more

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We were supposed to have our wedding this weekend and of course, covid had other plans so we canceled but still decided to come out just the two of us. We had a delicious veggie, avocado, and black bean plate with salmon, carne asada quesadilla and DONUTS. The customer service and friendly smiles were everything we needed to start this weekend right. Thank you and we will be back!! read more

Great views. We stopped in two times while on the island and the customer service was not the greatest. They seemed to be under staffed for such a busy weekend. Maybe that's why the girls were not so friendly. Pretty pricey for the two mimosas $18.00. As people had breakfast coming out it did look pretty good. Great place to wait for ferry. read more

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We've been coming Orcas for several decades and hadn't ever frequented the Orcas Hotel. That changed in February when the new owners upgraded the food and beverage service dramatically. Now it's our go-to spot as its south-facing outdoor deck overlooking the ferry dock can't be beat during these times where indoor dining is banned/discouraged. (And for winter, they have added wind protection and propane heaters). Our favorite is the New Mexican breakfast burrito (with bacon added). Big enough to split two ways. Also, make a great cup of coffee and always served with a smile (currently behind a mask, but you can tell!). We've also sampled some of their take-out dinner specials and have been impressed. This week's black cod was especially memorable. read more

THE HONEST TRUTH!! Starting with the online experience navigating their website was difficult, obviously they need a better Tech Guy. The descriptions of the room we're not accurate nor did they depict pictures that will show you how well the room is kept. Pictures on the website are how dated just like every brochure and coupon that comes with the room. When calling the orcas Hotel you can either get a friendly greeting from Doug who claims to be the owner or Elayta the nice girl who works the front desk every now and then and I say every now and then because she was not at the front desk for the majority of time that we stayed she was either helping out and they Cafe or in the kitchen. So after trying to maneuver through their horrible website I ended up calling because I figured it's worth a shot if you're going to be staying in a Historic Hotel close to the ferry terminal it's worth giving them a ring. When calling I got to speak with the person who claims to be the owner Doug and he gave me a description of the rooms after I explained I was unable to see the descriptions on their website After hearing the descriptions of the rooms I was pretty convinced that he sold me on the blind Bay room as he said it was one of his favorites. Soon as he charge me for the deposit on the rooms he quadruple charged me to the point where my bank locked my debit card because I thought there was someone making fraudulent attempts to use it. After I brought up the situation to Doug he was not available and because he lives close to the hotel the workers who answered the phone said he frequently goes home on his break I understand that but if there is shoes with payments or charges on a customer debit or credit card the owner who he claims to be should be available to handle that. I did not hear from Doug the owner until the next following day telling me that he "apologizes but he could not see why my bank was saying that he was trying to charge my debit card multiple times because his batch on his system did not show the transactions going through multiple times It only showed the transactions going through twice so he agreed to refund me from one of the transactions but then later on called me back and said yes " it was his fault he did something in the system which me the system charge my card multiple times for the room deposit. So please check your online banking or call your bank after booking any hotel just so you can make sure the hotel is not charging you correctly! So after Doug agreed to give me my refund for the extra charges he also offered to buy me and my guest dinner for a night. He also offered free breakfast every morning for me and my guest. Of course I told him he did not have to do that the only thing I was looking forward to getting my refund for the extra charges and that was that but he insisted and went ahead and granted me the coupon for dinner as well as the breakfast coupons for the four days we were staying there. So as I mentioned before Doug said the room that we were staying in the Blind Bay had a bathroom, he never explained that the room has a half bathroom with just a toilet and a clogged sink. The shower for the guest who stay in that room is located separately in the hallway and is shared with other guests who do not have a shower. The bathroom with a shower that is shared does not have an accessible shower it has a locker room shower for a single person who may be a child size to fit in and slip right out. Which makes it uncomfortable for anyone who uses an assistive device in a shower after being specifically told that they would be able to use it in their shower. Another thing that I have to say about that bathroom is that it has a chewed out rat hole right underneath the shower which made it uncomfortable and very gross for anyone to even want to shower in there regardless of if the bathroom was clean or not it's just very unsightly and it should have been maintenanced. So three out of the four days that we were staying there we had to go over to Friday Harbor to a family member's home to use their shower because the shower that we paid for obviously was not accessible at all. The room was very beautiful with an open view of the market area gift shop and ferry terminal and Waterfront. Waking up to the beautiful scene for three days it was absolutely lovely. Well we stayed in the room we did have to request for extra towels as well as a request for someone to fix our clogged sink in the bathroom the request was never fulfilled, the sink stayed clogged until we checked out of the room as well as the cable not working while we were there and constantly saying that it has no signal on the television or the television just not working at all. After dealing with these constant issues that were not being addressed I did decide to call Doug who did not return any of my phone calls Checking us in was abrey with Alita at the front desk checking us in. read more

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Wow, this is an amazing hotel. 1) It was easy to get to. It is right near the Orcas ferry terminal. It is so close that you can walk there. 2) We checked in late and there was no staff to check us in. There was a slight mix up in the room booking. We were given a smaller room without a bathroom even though we had originally booked one with a bathroom. However, we were able to find someone to help us, even though it was after hours. They were so incredibly nice and apologized for the mix up. At some places, they won't even apologize and act indignant for making the mistake. Instead, both the front desk person and owner (Doug) personally apologized. They fixed the mistake really fast too. 3) The rooms were really clean and our room had this spectacular view. We were in room 5. There is a partial bath (no shower) but that was okay because the view of the bay was amazing. I loved gazing out. Surprisingly, each room has a tv. I liked that our room had a journal where guests could write notes to future guests. The rooms also captures a lot of old history. You can look at the old photographs and cute country/historic decor. 4) Staff was amazing. Doug spent about 20 minutes sitting down with us giving us tips on what we could do in the area. I really appreciated his friendliness. He certainly made us feel welcome. 5) Food was great. The downstairs breakfast/cafe was amazing. We had the Mainlander and Basic breakfast and both were simply delicious. We've had Tom Douglas's Serious Pie and Biscuits before and it was nothing compared to the biscuits we had here. The gravy was thick, creamy and had a lot of sausage. The biscuits were also nice and fluffy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only thing you have to be prepared for are the thin rooms. Staying on the third floor, we could hear the person below us enjoying themselves too much. We heard a woman moaning really loudly around midnight. We thought it was hilarious. Just keep in mind that the walls are pretty thin. read more

A seriously delightful spot to take in gorgeous views, enjoy a beverage, indulge in next-level treats (the donut holes are unreal), and it's a stone's throw away from the ferry. We were praying there would be a place to hangout after we missed our first ferry, and we were enjoying ourselves so much here that the next ferry came too soon! Bonus points: the staff members were so charming and funny. A perfect end to a perfect day. read more