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    The Bait Shop

    3.9 (163 reviews)
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    2-piece Halibut fish & chips
    Jessica R.

    A cute shop that serves fish and chips and other delicious sides I wish I had room for when we were there. We had the fish & chips with Halibut and I wish I could've ordered more but we were on our way to a rehearsal dinner. Definitely the place on the island to get some delicious fried fish & all the other fried staples.

    Calamari, 12oz Clam Chowder, Cod & Chips
    Luna P.

    All items were made hot to order, crunchy and delightful. I'll say the size of the fish pieces are on the smaller side. The cocktail sauces is fresh and has a tangy feeling that is refreshing.

    Fish and chips
    Nausheen D.

    You have to try their fish and chips if you ever visit this Island - fish so fresh, aromatic and crispy on the outside. Such a minimalist setup of a store and yet classy. We picked up a box of fish and chips on our way to board the ferry and our car smelled heavenly. Definitely coming back to the island for the amazing food scene.

    Salmon Tots and Cod
    Valerie Y.

    We flew into Friday Harbor on a Sunday morning and the town was pretty quiet. I knew I wanted seafood and saw that this place was highly recommended online! The shop itself is pretty small and unassuming, but it smells really good. It's a counter shop so you just place your order and find your own place to sit. We got a 3-piece Cod and Crab Tots; apparently they've been sold out of the Crab Tots for a while, so we were lucky to get them. I thought the Cod was excellent, probably one of the best fish and chips places I've had in the PNW. The batter was nice and light and it was obvious that the fish was freshly fried. The Crab Tots were alright... I didn't taste much crab, mostly potato. The thing I liked the most was the honey cilantro sauce that came with the tots! I would probably just get fish and chips if I came back, with that honey cilantro sauce. Next time I'd like to try the chowder :)

    Cod fish and chips
    Tiffanie C.

    Came in on a saturday afternoon, and there was no wait. This small shop is very cute, with limited seating, and a small menu. I ordered the 2 peice cod fish and chips for $15. It was so tasty, it came with tartar sauce and coleslaw. The fish was so light, flakey, juicy, and crispy! The tartar sauce complain get the fish perfectly, and the coleslaw was a good touch. If you visit friday harbor, I'd highly reccomend you stop by here for lunch! Eveyrone here was friendly, and the food was amazing!

    Three pieces, halibut (fish & chips)

    Ordering and coming fast. Slaws is fresh and not that sweet which I really like. Staffs are very nice and patient.

    Cod fish n chips, clam strips n chips, cup of clam chowder
    Jessica N.

    Wish they were still serving their fish tacos! Nonetheless their fish n chips were really good. We also got the clam strips and clam chowder. Limited seating. Quick service.

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    Quick lunch spot. Very down to earth. Halibut fish was very delicious. Wonderful clam chowder. Well worth stopping at this establishment.

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    The food was fresh and tasty! Would recommend the quick and friendly service. We tried the 2 piece halibut, clam chowder & clams! 10/10!

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    Downriggers - New Year day special

    Downriggers

    4.0(742 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    If you find yourself in Friday Harbor, you absolutely have to visit this spot. My top tip: make a…read morereservation. This place fills up fast, and after dining there, it's easy to see why! Our party of three visited for lunch at noon on a Thursday. Since we had a reservation, we were seated immediately at a lovely table right by the window. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were incredibly courteous and friendly throughout our meal. We initially thought about starting with some small plates, but we were so eager for seafood that we jumped straight into the entrees. We weren't disappointed: Bouillabaisse: This was our first time trying this dish, and it was the highlight for us. It was incredibly flavorful--exactly what we were craving. Spicy Prawn Mac and Cheese: It definitely lived up to its name! It wasn't "blow-your-head-off" hot, but it had a perfect, noticeable kick that really elevated the dish. Blackened Cod Tacos: These were fantastic. The cod was perfectly prepared and worked so well with the rest of the taco ingredients. We also enjoyed a couple of non-alcoholic drinks that hit the spot, though I'll admit that since I'm writing this a couple of weeks later, I forgot to snag photos or the specific names of the drinks! They also have a really nice patio area if you prefer dining outdoors. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a great meal with a view, this place is a must-visit!

    A lovely restaurant tucked at the edge of Friday Harbor…read more While the views were stunning, the service was just ok. For the nature of the restaurant, we had hoped for our waitress to be more friendly and genuine. However, it felt like they just wanted to fulfill our order and be done. I ordered the South Sound Clams and Snapper Sandwich. Bathing in an umami-packed and rich Thai curry broth, the clams were tender and fresh with a bit of brine. Very good and shareable with one other person. The snapper sandwich wowed me! The bright escovitch and creamy avocado paired wonderfully with the snapper. Every bite was delightful. The house-made potato chips, however, were disappointing. They were thin, not crispy, and sticking to my teeth. If you can, substitute for fries or salad. Despite our subpar service, the delicious, well-priced food and beautiful scenery still make this the perfect date spot.

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    Rocky Bay Cafe - The crispy chicken wrap (add avocado) was absolutely loaded with chicken and bacon! Delicious!

    Rocky Bay Cafe

    3.9(509 reviews)
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    Strong robust coffee, good stick to your ribs breakfast and good playlist on 70-90's music. Love…read morethey offer a big breakfast menu with dishes like chili relleno omelette and chilaquiles. Our veggie omelette, potatoes and English muffin were hearty and yummy. Will be sure to come every am on our next visit to SJI. Great locals diner vibe! The server was great!

    Staff are friendly and attentive, this is a cute local café for breakfast…read more On the first day I had a two egg breakfast. I chose the one called "Healthy Start" because when I travel I'd like to have some veggies or fruit on a daily basis to keep a good bowel movement iykyk. Honestly, I was kind of disappointed with the fruit I got. The strawberries were sour, the cantaloupe looked like a 38 year single dad had just pulled an all nighter and then headed for an 8 hour shift, and the pineapple was ok. The over easy eggs were good. They were actually eggy in a good way. You know how sometimes you have an egg and it literally doesn't taste like anything? That was not the case here. The bacon was the best, it was thick-cut yet crispy. And the sourdough was sourdoughing. My partner had the huevos on our first day, he said it was okay. On the second day, I had oatmeal. I don't know why, but when I read the menu, the oatmeal sounded so much exciting. But when I actually got it, it looked kind of boring, just like the one I make at home. It was good and did the work though. My partner had the "today's special," velvet cake toast. He said it was too chocolatey and the portion wasn't that big for the price. I had one bite, and honestly, I was fine with the chocolatey taste. So if you're a chocolate fan, you might want to try it, otherwise skip it. I guess if I had ordered my usual two egg breakfast, it would probably have been great.

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    Rocky Bay Cafe - Chilaquiles

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    Red Fish Blue Fish

    Red Fish Blue Fish

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    17.9 mi
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    My husband got the 2 piece halibut fish & chips. I can never get at all my chips so we have started…read moresharing a larger order & no more wasted chips. The halibut is perfect-just like I like it. The pieces are generous. One piece is plenty for the average person. The halibut is BC caught, which is great. Tasted fresh and delicious. I like the fresh tasting coleslaw. It isn't that gluggy sweet sugar & mayo combo you get at many places. It was just a simple cut up cabbage nicely seasoned. Maybe it had a little something else on it. Expect a line whenever you go because the word is out. The wait staff was friendly and working hard to keep the line moving. We found a chair up against a narrow wooden "bar" facing the water. It was quite warm so we appreciated the shade of an umbrella.

    Lovely tacones - tortilla wrapped with ingredients in a cone - easy to replicate but execution is…read morephenomenal. I got the albacore tuna and tempura cod tacones which were decently priced and filling - 2 was more than enough for a nice meal. The albacore tuna was prepared medium and fresh and flavorful, and the tempura cod is nicely battered. Both shared similar ingredients like the slaw and it was hard to differentiate the different sauces. Line was long - even on Saturday 4:30pm, it was a 15 min queue and another 10 minutes for food. Lots of ample seating outdoors only, so I can imagine it being more busy on a nicer day like when I visited.

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    Red Fish Blue Fish - Albacore tuna ~ from the grill menu.

    Albacore tuna ~ from the grill menu.

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    The Bait Shop - fishnchips - Updated May 2026

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