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    Oystercatcher

    4.6 (366 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Seafood
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate Blackberry Cake!!! Amazing!
    Bradley W.

    I was hungry, however the food made me slow down and savor the moment with every bite. The service was friendly and perfect for a relaxed dinner in their cozy Coupeville restaurant.

    Janna Z.

    We were traveling around this area and wanted some local oysters. What we found was the most delicious meal we have had in the San Juan Islands! We started with a flavorful salad and fresh bread and homemade strawberry butter. Then grilled oysters were perfect with just the right seasonings, followed by grilled octopus and pork belly with an amazing sauce and some greens. The final course was king salmon with squash blossoms and other well paired flavorings. The lemon drop martini and cider were a perfect accompaniment and the hostess/bartender/server was awesome! We suggest sharing so you can try everything. Definitely a highlight of the week!

    M R.

    Absolutely delicious! It's so delightful to taste locally sourced food, fresh dungeness crab, everything on the menu was divine. Spectacular service, loved that it's family owned. It's small, but worth the wait, provided blankets on the patio, amazing wine list, and over great ambiance with exceptional and friendly staff. Thank you!

    Haricot Vert
    Monica S.

    While visiting Whidbey Island, a friend recommended The Oystercatcher for our party of 6. Making reservations was tricky in that you could only make a reservation for 4 or for 2. After a quick phone call we were able to be seated at one table. However, the table was situated in a narrow space that whenever a server passed by, my chair was bumped. Moreover, the three of us facing the window were blinded by the sun (even though there is a sun screen). As for the food, it's expertly prepared and well thought out. Although I would have loved to have ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu, everyone in the party must order it and I knew going in that one in our party wasn't having it so we did the next best thing: we ordered practically everything on the menu and shared it family style. Half Dozen Grilled Oysters - plump, meaty, creamy Little Red Hen Bakery Bread - seasonal house-made butter was unique Heirloom Tomato Salad - beautiful Whidbey Farm Salad - beautifully presented Parisian Gnocchi - didn't get a chance to try Ceviche Trio - not what I expected, I wouldn't order again Carlton Farms Pork Belly - a table favorite, should have ordered 2 Crispy Brussels Sprouts - tasty Haricot Vert - tasty Little Red Hen Linguine Grimaud Farms Smoked Duck - a table favorite Alaskan Halibut - well prepared, not overcooked, loved it Wild King Salmon - I wish I knew how to prepare fish like this Desserts - ordered one of each, they were all good Finn River Black Currant Cider - yum Our server was pleasant. Everyone left satisfied.

    After dinner aperitif
    Alex S.

    Eating at The Oystercatcher was the perfect way to end our day exploring Whidbey Island. We made reservations in advance, and I would highly recommend that in order to secure a table - they're a small place. The restaurant is beautiful, and you can see the picturesque cove from the windows. The service was fantastic - shout out to our waiter, Zach. He was extremely attentive, pleasant, and helpful! He helped answer questions we had on menu items and gave us good recommendations for wine pairing with the meal. Definitely order the oysters (duh!!!)! They are incredibly fresh. Probably the best tasting oysters I've ever had. I also highly recommend the seasonal pasta. My linguine was generously loaded with flavorful morels which soaked in the velvety sauce. It was delicious We finished off our meal with dessert - can't go wrong here. Zach also brought us a complimentary after dinner digestif. It wasn't one I was familiar with but it was cinnamon-y and delicious! This was such a special place, and I'm ver glad we got to experience it. I hope we get to visit again one day and maybe we'll even try the chefs tasting menu!

    Oysters
    Nicky S.

    From the exterior, the Oystercatcher is such an unassuming place. Don't let that fool you! As you enter the restaurant, you are immediately enveloped into the warmth and coziness that gives it such a great vibe. There are lovely views of Penn Cove while seated at the table. The hustle and bustle of the tiny interior filled with happy diners all nestled around the kitchen and bar area only adds to the experience. Our table enjoyed oysters and crispy Brussel Sprouts as starters. The Brussels were so flavorful that I highly recommend you order them! My main dish was the Halibut which was prepared perfectly. Clean plate club for our entire table. We wanted wine recommendations for our meal and the manage came over and happily helped us make a selection. If you want local and fresh, this is the place for you! We very much enjoyed our meal here. Recommended without hesitation.

    Bone Marrow appetizer, local bread
    Brian C.

    We went, on a lark, for their Valentine's Day special dinner. Maia was very gracious in putting us on the wait list although all the reservations were taken; we were delighted to get her call letting us know there had been a cancellation. Excellent communication! The dinner was lovely, each course accompanied with a thoughtfully selected wine pairing, with local producers and foodstuffs featured at every turn. A playground for the palate! The soft-lit room with happy music set a romantic stage for the stars of the show; a bustling kitchen, alive with activity and mouthwatering aromas, is the heart of the place, and from our vantage point at the "Chef's Counter" we could see the artists at work. A worthy splurge! Highly recommended.

    Sydney H.

    This is the second year we have celebrated my birthday at the oystercatcher. Last year we were blown away by the experience, the food and portions. We still think about the lemon pasta and mussels from last year's chef menu! This year was a different experience, the service was still wonderful and the flavor profiles of each dish was phenomenal. However, I was a little disappointed that the chef menu moved from a sharing experience to individual dishes (some shared) and the portions were significantly smaller. However we were so impressed with the flavor but we're not sure if we'll do the chef experience again based on portion size and cost.

    Whidbey Farm Salad
    Michele L.

    Oystercatcher was one of the three options that was recommended to us by a guy who works at a local distillery. We took a look at the menu from all three of the recommended restauants before deciding that this place was the type of vibe we were looking for today. We came in without any expectations, but Oystercatcher was absolutely an amazing experiencing. We came for an early dinner on Saturday and managed to snag an outdoor table for two, which gave us not only a view of the town, but also the water! Our host was quick on her feet and really friendly. Between the two of us, we opted for Mussels & Clams, which isn't on the dinner menu because it's usually served during happy hour, but they made us a pretty sizeable appetizer. Glad we were able to get this because our recommendations were for mussels, haha. We also got the Whidbey Farm Salad and Alaskan Halibut to share. And because the slices of bread that came with the Mussels & Clams were so good (and locally made) we ended up ordering a side order of bread. Food came at a pretty reasonable time considering how packed the restaurant got as people started coming in for dinner hour. Our Mussels & Clams came first and it was generous in sizing. Although it was big, we finished it entirely. The mussels and clams were all cleaned really well. No grainy sand in-between bites. The soup base that these came in was surprisingly really good. We inquired about it and it's made with a Laotian spice. It was so good! The soup tasted green, earthy, and comforting, but also had a mild kick thanks to a bit of chili sauce. We ordered extra bread to sop up the rest of the soup. The bread was excellent sourdough. We especially loved the sweetness of the molasses bread contrasted with the savory soup. Next up, our Whidbey Farm Salad. It comes with duck proscuitto, but the main highlight for me was the melons and candied pistachios. I've had candied walnuts before, but never candied pistachios and they were delicious crunchy bits. The melons added a refreshing, and sweet flavor to the salad. The melon pieces were nearly clear in color, but it tastes like a sweet cantaloupe. I'm not sure what melon they used exactly, but it was delicious. The balsamic molasses vinaigrette paired well with the salad. Lastly, the Alaskan Halibut - I'm so glad we went for this entree. The Halibut was crispy on the outside, but still retained moisture on the inside. It's paired with a bed of coleslaw and it came with two sauce - sichuan kumquat puree and wild mushroom conserva. Both were excellent pairings and delicious. We were definitely full at this point, but because everything was so good so far, we were intrigued with what they had for dessert today. Quite a list, but we opted for Beignets and a Mango & Strawberry Sorbet (made in-house). The beignets came warm, coated with powdered sugar, and on top of a strawberry rhubarb jammy compote. The beignets were fluffy, light, and sweet! Absolutely delicious. But I would have to say that I liked the sorbet more. The sorbet was surprisingly really well made. Most of the sorbet has a really smooth texture. There were a bit of icy bits, but I still enjoyed those parts like a slushie. It also wasn't super sweet, but it was the perfect way to end a fantastic dinner. We were both blown away with our experience here!

    Nikki S.

    An exceptional dining experience on Whidbey island from start to finish! We celebrated my birthday here and ordered quite a few things since it all sounded amazing. Standouts were definitely the oysters and halibut, but honestly everything was delicious and fresh. We also had our toddler in tow and while they didn't have a kids menu, they did make her some (very expensive) buttered noodles which we appreciated. Our server was very attentive, though I didn't particularly appreciate him asking me if I wanted a birthday dessert and then charging us for it. But, that was my only complaint! Everything else was wonderful and it was an adorable spot to celebrate in downtown Coupeville.

    Jennifer K.

    Amazing ambiance, immaculate food and incredible service. Would love to come back again soon! We got the chefs tasting menu and every single one of the five course was amazing. From beef carpaccio with cured yolk shavings, salmon croquette, crab meat pasta, mint sorbet for palette refresh then scallop and hallibut and assorted dessert of stone fruit creme brulee, rhubarb cheesecake and melon sorbet. Wow. We also got seated at the best possible seat ever at the corner of the patio facing the entire unobstructed water view, it was absolutely gorgeous. The drinks were also fantastic and i loved the presentation of each every one of them, especially Ok Perfect with its lil unicorn straw buddy. All to say, id come back to Whidbey Island just for oystercatcher any day for its creative, innovative, genuinely curated experience

    Cindy N.

    A very cute, intimate spot for dinner. The restaurant is set in the cute downtown area of Coupeville. We sat by the window and had a good view of the town. At first glance, the menu seems small and you don't have lots of options. It turns out, every option was delicious. Our table got one of everything almost. And everything was amazing. Very rare can you say that about a restaurant experience. Our servers were also very kind and attentive. We had lots of questions regarding our dishes and they were so nice to find out information for us. A must visit if you're on Whidbey!

    Housemade bread and pear compound butter
    Katherine C.

    Our first time and we ordered the chef choice pre fixed menu. Enthusiastic wait staff well versed in explaining the wine and courses. Our understanding is the dishes made are at the whim of chef and not any regular menu item. Our meal was so good!!! The salad was tart and bright with a but of sea salt for crunch. The bread with compound butter was so good. Makes me want to visit the bakery attached to restaurant. The scallop was delicious and had this mandarin sauce that really stood out. The pasta I loved more than the main. It was perfect without being overly garlic based. I love garlic but the flavors were so well done. The mushrooms were either forged or from a local grower. Farm to table. The pasta was this bell flower shaped called campari. Never seen it before lol. The main was the pork tenderloin. Very tender and flavorful. Veggies were almost caramelized. Dessert was rich. I preferred the ice cream which wasn't overly cherry flavored. I thought it was very nicely done. The staff replaced dishes and utensils each course and wiped table multiple times. Very well done!!

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    I was in Coupeville for the Penn Cove Water Festival and decided to have a steak for dinner. I…read morechose to eat at Toby's. I ordered the 8 oz sirloin steak and asked for it to be prepared medium rare. I declined the side-salad due to dietary restrictions. However I had no problem eating the steak fries and sourdough toast. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a portion of horseradish included. Take care with the horseradish because it is very potent! Fortunately I enjoy very potent horseradish and happily ate it with my steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and was juicy and tasty. I was not disappointed in any way with my meal. I did regret not ordering a red wine though. If I had it to do over I would have indulged.

    We had a great lunch here! We tried the cheeseburger, fish chowder and salmon sandwich. They were…read moreall good. The fish chowder was spectacular. They also give you garlic bread with the chowder and that was also amazing. I wanted the chowder and garlic bread again the next day. The service was friendly and efficient. We got our order in quickly and the food arrived quickly. I was waiting for the check but then saw someone go up to the bar to pay. So, that's what I did. I'm still not sure if that was what I was supposed to do though. The inside is a little dark. There is a lot of water/fishing related decor. There is a small amount of booths and a small amount of stools at the bar. After we got there a lot of people came in and had to wait because there isn't a lot of seating.

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    Goldie’s and The Roost

    4.1(87 reviews)
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    For years, whenever we'd visit Coupeville, we drive past "The Roost", dismissing it as "just…read moreanother beer-and-pizza joint" Driving through the neighborhood on Easter Sunday, "The Roost" was one of the few eateries that was open. (And they had a nice, covered outdoor patio seating area, where our dogs were welcome!) However, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! They do have beer and pizza -- but we opted for the salad (healthy) and the Pork Belly (perhaps not so much). Both were five-star delicious! And the view from the patio is also pretty darn nice. We'll be going back!

    Man I love the vibes on Whidbey Island and spots like this are why. Such a gorgeous spot to stop…read moreand get a bite to eat or head upstairs to their cocktail lounge and just relax a day away. The vibes inside are immaculate as a kind of barnyard chic and the pizza topping combos are hyperlocal and fascinatingly unique you have to give them a try. Unfortunately my first time trying a pizza place must always be a simple cheese pizza so that's what I ended up with this time. The crust is cooked a little extra charred which can work well as long as the dough is moist enough, oiled well, and the pizza has enough flavor overall to balance it out. I wouldn't say that was the case here but I think there are many, particular NY/NJ/CT area folks who might prefer this style. Overall the pizza was just OK for me, a bit too dry from the extra cooktime/char and maybe dough hydration, the sauce not being as refreshing and bright as I like, the cheese as bursting with creamy milkiness as I want on these types of pies. But it still hits the spot and I'm happy I stopped here at such a cool little spot on such a great island. But for Whidbey Island pizza I'll probably stick with Village Pizzaria for now. Who knows, I didn't get to try the cocktails here so may need to come back for that. I did also get a smoked carrot dish that was a bit underwhelming for how cool it sounded, just a bit too much acid and fat without a lot of spice and flavor to balance everything out. Still may come back for the dinner-only pastas, I'm simply too intrigued by the chic menu recipes and chillaxing vibes here.

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    Front Street Grill - Whidbey Mussels

    Front Street Grill

    3.6(701 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I brought my mom and Cousin here when they came to visit me on my long housesitting gig. There was…read moresome sort of festival going on downtown so I was a little afraid that it would be too busy for us to get a table, but we had about a 45 minute wait and while we waited, we just walked around to all the cute little stores. I got the Jamaican mussels with linguine added, and oh my gosh, I cannot even explain to you, the flavor, explosion and deliciousness. I was a little afraid when I saw Jamaican because I actually have a sensitivity to black pepper of all things which usually means I can't eat anything that has jerk in the name which is what my mind immediately went to. These mussels, however, were so delicately flavored, but also so intensely flavored with the mixture of Jamaican spices and coconut milk and with some fresh fruit like mango added in. It was absolutely phenomenal. My mom got the crabcakes entree which comes with a salad. Their Caesar dressing is definitely homemade. It made me close my eyes in ecstasy. Then my cousin got the garlic, shrimp prawns - I think that's what it was called. He said his dish was absolutely delicious as well. The view is right on the water and the staff were attentive and friendly. I will keep bringing friends and family who visit here over and over so I get to experience it again too!

    Been coming to the island since 2021 and this is the first time I've had dinner at Front Street. My…read moregirlfriend's mom talks about it highly and I highly anticipated having dinner with her there. Being Friday and bring 5pm, we probably should have made reservations, but decided against it. We did get one of the last two unreserved tabes, the "reserved" tables being at the window overlooking Penn Cover. It was a beautify evening and Mt. Baker was looking glorious, as we entered a full dining room. Odd, there was no one at the bar. We sat down and the first thing I noticed was the young child behind me screaming and crying and the parents ignoring the tantrum. After about 10 minutes the child was taken outside but this wasn't how I wanted to start a nice Friday dinner. But that isn't a knock against the establishment or the service, just an observation. We ordered a round of drinks, the Stoller Family rose and a pilsner from 7 Seas Brewing, along with the calamari appetizer. Drinks came quickly and were followed a few minutes later by our calamari. This gave me time to look at the art (for sale) hanging on the wall, lots of neat wood carved pieces that lent to decor of the place. The appetizer arrived and it was a nice size order of deep fried calamari and a pink side sauce for dipping. The breading was flavorful, crispy and not too heavy, lending to the flavor of the squid. The sauce as expected kicked it up a notch with just a hint of spice. Dinner, I opted for the fish and chips, because you can never good wrong with such a simple, filling dish. The white fish was thick and flaky, coated in a simple batter that was "GBD," golden, brown, delicious! The chips were actually thin fries and not the thick cut chips I was hoping for. Overall the chips were average, but the fish was wonderful with a dash of malt vinegar on top. My girlfriend's mom got the crab cakes and a side salad. Very generous with the crab and light on unnecessary fillers. Both cakes were lightly breaded and fried, served with a simple sauce and lemon wedge. All in a nice meal with good seafood. Our server was quite attentive, especially in a crowded setting, we never felt hurried and enjoyed our time together.

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    Tyee Restaurant & Motel - French dip

    Tyee Restaurant & Motel

    3.2(131 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    We tried breakfast on a Sunday morning this time. It was busy and only one server and one cook…read more Pretty busy with mostly locals and some visitors so it took a while to get food. Out server was nice though. Wife and mother in law split the traditional Tyee breakfast and they liked it. Generous serving. I got the biscuits and gravy. Almost put pepper on it but tried it first. Heavy on pepper but I like it that way. In fact this is the closest to the way I make it with a lot of sausage in the gravy and large biscuits! Many restaurants are bland or little meat and small biscuits. If a place can do this they can cook a good breakfast! Pretty underwhelming appearance on the plate with eggs but filling and tasty. Very good bargain for the big appetite. So far I might be able to get my wife to come back but likely for breakfast. We were a bit underwhelmed on our first try for lunch and she almost tried the very avg BLT until reminded her about how it was last time. I'll bet they can do a good burger and fries though??

    Super cute country restaurant on Whidbey Island! Great breakfast that served all day, along with…read morelunch and entree items. They also had mimosas too, and other bar drinks. The omelet was huge, and delicious - pretty good value. One gal was working the whole restaurant and really doing a great job! There are a good 20 or so tables., and it was busy! Must stop for delicious breakfast.

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    The Restaurant at Captain Whidbey

    The Restaurant at Captain Whidbey

    3.4(150 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    My wife and I had dinner there on Friday evening and then again with the rest of the family on…read moreSunday for Easter brunch and the food was delicious and the service was great! I unfortunately did not get our waitress's name on Sunday but Yamell Rodriquez was the hostess Friday night and Cameron was our server and they were super awesome!!

    We were staying at the hotel and after a long drive, dinner at the hotel was an easy option. The…read morestaff offered to set up the table in the lobby so that we could bring our dogs to dinner with us, which was a very lovely touch. (We're used to having to leave our dogs behind when we go out to eat.) We started with the bread, which was served warm and alongside a delightful orange-coriander butter. For mains, I got the sablefish and my partner got the duck. The duck was wonderful. The fish was good, but it could've used more of the sauce that was served underneath it to balance out all of the panko breading. For dessert, I got the carrot cake and my partner got the salted caramel shortbread. Both were good, but the carrot cake needed a little something to make it exceptional. All in all, the experience was incredible. Our dogs loved the attention they got from both the staff and other guests. And their humans appreciated the top-notch hospitality and had a wonderful evening. If you're staying at the hotel, absolutely make a reservation here.

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    Sunshine Drip - New Whidbey avocado toast. added habanero oil and hummus to it!

    Sunshine Drip

    4.6(179 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I had a hankering for a cute sandwich shop, and this place was it! The line was almost out the…read moredoor, which told us the place was going to be good! It was. The ham & swiss was warm, melty goodness. 10/10 would recommend. The kids had ham deli sandwich and a PB&J. Both were good, too. Portions are not large, so don't do the half-order if you're hungry! We also tried their chocolate chip cookie and another amazing one- some sort of chocolate chip, berry, white-chocolate, almond thing. It was amazing!! The place was clean and they did their best to keep things moving despite being extremely busy. Seating is available inside and outside.

    ok solid spot, genuinely appreciate what they're doing here!…read more the biggest win for sunshine drip is their options for people with dietary restrictions. like truly, the range of accommodations here is so appreciated and not something you always find, especially on an island. we went twice during our trip so clearly it was doing something right! the food was consistently good both times! I will say that the staff gave off some pretty strong "i do not want to be here" energy, which was noticeable and did affect the vibe a little. and for the price point, i expected to be a bit more wowed. but that being said, island pricing is island pricing, i get it, that's just kind of the reality of a place like whidbey. overall: decent spot, great dietary restriction options, food is solid. would recommend if you need accommodating menu options or want a reliable meal.

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