This is straight up pub food, so if you go in knowing what you're going to get, it's a great option for lunch or dinner. Service was very good, with a wonderful waitress that didn't need a note pad to take our order, and was attentive throughout. Asked for the Fried Clam Strips, and she was kind enough to warn that they weren't fresh but frozen. But they were fried, and exactly what I expected them to be. Burgers were quite large and tasty. I couldn't finish the Southwest Burger with bacon, but it was very good, and my wife devoured her Grilled Sourdough Burger. We both thought the Fries were excellent. Great selection of beers on tap. Don't expect much glamor, but you can expect a hearty, solid burger & fries! read more

Decent pub fare and good happy hour prices, especially the $6 smash burger! The meals our group had were somewhat mixed, and all agreed the burgers were the best choice. The bartenders were friendly and good vibes. If you are looking for a cozy, local feeling, dive bar in a good way, this is a good choice. read more

Ordered fish and chips which was very greasy and not sure what kind of fish was used. Shrimp basket was much better. Service prompt and friendly. Very noisy but lots of action. read more

Depending on the time you go it can get loud in there, the night we went the table next to us stared to get a little rowdy. The food is definitely filling. read more

No hard alcohol here - sad but true. However, the appetizers make up for it! The fried MAC & cheese bites hit just right paired with the fried pickles Dog friendly patio is legit, but if you bring your pup you'll miss playing pool inside. I also don't drink beer but the waitress picked a banger for me and I stayed for 2! Ambiance is that of your typical local bar - little space, big spirit! Hope your experience is as solid as mine! read more

The Lower Tavern - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Looking for someplace to have dinner and get out of our hotel room. This place was one of the only places open on a Wednesday night. Not a disappointment. We walked in during the middle of trivia. Local crowd laughing and hollering and having a great time. This is someplace I'd hang out at if I lived in this island. We ordered a few beers and dinner while listening to the trivia. I ordered the fish and chips and my wife ordered the bacon burger. Food came quickly and was a very large portion. Service was quick and attentive. read more

The Lower Tavern - Fish and Chips and Bacon Burger. - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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update: i have found since the new cook arrived (don't know name) the food is much improved. the jalepenos are excellent. service has always been great under direction of Katie the manager. so I'm trying the menu to see if all is good. the grilled chicken burger is very good and the cole slaw is fabulous. I'm happy to be able to enjoy the lower tavern food and look forward to trying more of the menu. pita fries are definitely in the list. please go check out the lower tavern I'm sure you will be impressed read more

Burgers and fish and coops bar. Decent food decent price good service. It is a bar with sports on TV playing full time so not sophisticated but good solid value and quality. read more

The food was basic in flavor, and the service was slow, but they had a good small-town vibe and some decent beers on tap. We happened to catch the start of the football season this year here and appreciated that it seems to be a neighborhood spot. The food quality could have been better, not to mention how tiny the portion sizes were. Our server spoke to us about twice the entire time, once to order and again to ask if we were okay 40 minutes after taking our order, lol. It could have been due to how busy they were that day, or that's their style, I'm not sure. I did manage to catch her attention (after one of her co-workers took our payment) enough before leaving to ask for water since she never offered, and the water tasted really bad, so we decided not to chance getting sick and ended up not finishing it. I am glad we tried this place, I'm not sure it's for us. read more

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Well what can I say for this local dining location. Nice quant place, good atmosphere but they are far from fine dining. You would think for locals they would give a 15-20 percent discount to keep the local Population interested in coming here. I hadn't been in over a year bc I was visiting family. I can understand these prices if we are talking out of this world food or high end ingredients. But two sandwiches, a basket of onion rings and two cocktails and we paid $84 without tip. A bit outrageous for this place. Doubt we will be back for quite some time. Highly disappointed read more

Pretty good food, not sure if it's the best burger I've had, but certainly a good one! Service was a bit slow, but our server was very kind once they came around. The level of customization options is very high, which I love and there were many options for different dietary restrictions. read more

The Lower Tavern - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Great food, vegan options and breakfast was so very good! Helpful prompt service and they allowed our well behaved dig to stay with us. 100% would go back!!! read more

The Lower Tavern - Vegan breakfast I had already started eating before I remembered to take s photo so the serving was actually larger than this!! - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

French dip sandwich was OK at best. Crispy chicken sandwich was OK at best. Onion rings were very greasy and soggy, and the clam chowder soup was the worst we had ever tasted. The weight staff really did not care and said oh, it was her favorite. Every time we come to orcas Island, this was always our place to go to... But after this experience, we will not be back. read more

I reckon they're under new management. It's not like it used to be and we won't be going back. The servers cannot be less enthusiastic about their jobs and the place feels tired, rundown and dark. Definitely NOT dog friendly any longer. There are many other great places on the island. read more

Walked in with my dog after seeing online that this restaurant is dog-friendly. Immediately, a woman was extremely rude and told me dogs were only allowed on the outdoor patio unless they were a service animal. It was winter and the patio wasn't even open. I explained that my dog is a service animal and that I could grab his vest from my car. She threw her hand up dismissively and walked into the kitchen without another word. I waited several minutes without any assistance and ultimately had to leave. Very unprofessional and disappointing experience. read more

Food was great. We had our dog which meant we had to sit on the dog patio which is separate from the other patio. So we were alone in the parking lot basically which was a bummer. Probably should've just gotten take out but at least we could eat there. So much of the rest of Eastsound is closed to you if you brought your doggo on your adventure so we were grateful. Service was awesome and everyone was so nice. Best burger we've had in awhile too tbh. read more

Where the locals go. Looking for some casual comfort food? Head to the lower tavern. Came by when I had some time to kill before the evening ferry and was psyched to see their selection of local beers! Ordered a K. Pod Kölsch from island hopping brewery and got some work done with their free wifi. Their food is generously portioned and comes out fast and hot! I love Reubens and theirs was on point. Ordered the Reuben with fries and was very satisfied. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for some casual pub food. Maybe challenge a local to pool? Not a bad way to wait out ferry delays! read more

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Ideal spot in Eastsound for a beer and something to eat, as long as you're not a dog or under the age of 21 (neither are permitted to enter). The Lower Tavern is an handsome local bar loaded with TVs on the walls and plenty of comfy booths and tables as well as a few tables in an enclosed patio area outside. We ordered a couple of nice IPAs on tap and went with the fish 'n chips -- one order of cod, the other of halibut. Since the boat carrying the tavern's french fries hadn't yet come in, the waitress substituted onion rings. Wise choice. The cod was moist and tasty and much better than the halibut, which seemed compressed and dried out. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and good food overall. read more

Word on the street is this is the best burgers in town! I didn't have a burger, but I got the buffalo chicken sandwich on sourdough, it was really good! My husband got a burger and said it was seriously legit! Service was very friendly, it seems like a good old boys place, not very swanky, not very posh, but super friendly, and looks like a great place if you want to go play pool and have a couple beers and hang out. I think it's just beer and wine here and no spirits, but still a relaxed environment where I think a lot of locals hang out. read more

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It's a dive bar with a good crowd, good servers, and grumpy cooks. We had a salad with grilled chicken that did no harm and a French dip that was an absolute crime against beef. There is a very angry cow somewhere in the hereafter, seething with resentment at having given its life for this terrible, terrible sandwich. read more

Burger and accompanying soup were legit - great veggies, good sized patties. Service was decent considering summer traffic. Much better experience than the waterfront pub. read more

The Lower Tavern - Tavern burger - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Great service and great food! Interesting surroundings, clean tables. We would go there again.

Was dying to watch the NBA playoff and was in Eastsound and I just knew that the lower Tavern would have it on a big screen! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had the Cline Zinfandel, and it was just so yummy! I didn't get a picture, but we also had the chicken strips with three different sauces to dip it in. I thought the chicken was good enough without the dip! They piled six large pieces on top of a mound of fries. This was such a great appetizer to share! My family wasn't too into the basketball game so they played pool while I watched the game.... worked out perfectly! Jack was our server, and he did a great job! Cozy, warm, fun, not fancy atmosphere! Love this place read more

The Lower Tavern - Hamburger and fries! I was so impressed that the hamburger wasn't over cooked - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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Always a good stop. I love local hangouts. Nothing fancy, just good ole fashioned service. Our salad was super fresh and the chicken sandwich was awesome and perfect. read more

Pub grub but solid, delicious pub grub. Definitely a locals hangout. Prices not bad for Orcas.

This was perfect after a long day of hiking! Staff was friendly, burger on local sourdough and special ham/mozzarella on local sourdough were both great. Good portions were really good, especially for the prices. The only trouble was that they were short staffed, so it took a while to wrap stuff up. read more

Super great experience here! they were busy but still the service was great and super fun to hang out in there! the food is reasonably priced and the burger options are endless!! great for a hearty bite! not pictured is the cesar that was also great!! read more

The Lower Tavern - fish and chips and the og burger with coleslaw - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

We'd been here once before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Today they weren't on their game, though. Service was slow - the server was more interested in chatting with a group I think he knew. When my girlfriend's reuben came out, it had thousand island dressing on it, which she specifically asked them to leave out. I realize that's what makes it a Reuben, but she doesn't like it, so whatever. No one ever came back to refil drinks or ask how things were. Food was fine (minus the sauce she requested left out). read more

Showed up after a long drive and ferry in from Seattle, very much hungry and need of a beer. This place popped up and given the area was not expecting much but a bite to eat. Boy were we wrong! This place is chill and my burger and my wife's chicken sandwich would give any place in the country a run for their money. Great bun, great beef, real bacon, and excellent fries! All without ripping your head off on price. As well, the cozy outdoor seating was a bonus on this exceptional day for weather. Oh yeah, friendly service too. Don't just take my word for it, stop in when you're in the area and find out for yourself! read more

Sorry. This one I give 3 stars. Mostly due to our server. Although it was fairly busy because of an NFL game, the lack of attention was off putting. She started out good but forgot us after our food was delivered . When she finally did check in for drink refills, she forgot to actually bring them to us. Which would have been fine had she apologized when she did remember. But she just brought them later and didn't say a word. Just plopped them on the table and walked away. The same attitude came back after we asked for our check. (Was it something we said??) Now, will we be back? Yes! The food was good. My cheeseburger was awesome! It was cooked to perfection (kudos to the chef) AND we got our food within 15 minutes. (See pics) It's a great place to chill with friends, play pool, or watch a game on one of the 7 screens. Good food often takes precedence over service. (Until it doesn't). Until next time read more

The Lower Tavern - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

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'The Lower' as we locals call it, is the kind of place you have to support. Affordable, excellent tavern food and beers. I've had almost every menu item. All burgers great. But the Southwest, Classic are best. Patty melt excellent. Buffalo chicken sandwich better than anything the now-bankrupt Hooters could ever have made. My new jam is the prawn basket, just excellent. Health tip: place your order without fries. Yes they are great too, but if you eat a whole burger or sandwich and all the fries, your stomach will file a complaint. The salads are not great, but the soups are. Trust me, nobody walks out of this place hungry - order anything with a soup or salad, and all will be well. Ambiance is above dive bar, below a modern brew pub. Beers rotate and I've not had a bad one. Service is fast compared to any other place on this island. Again, we need to support places like this or they won't be there. read more

Solid Tavern in Eastsound. Masks optional as of 4/2/2022. 21+ no dogs or minors. Karaoke is Fridays it seems. Exhausted from a full day of hiking I was happy to have a low key spot to grab a drink and food to eat. Parking lot is right off of the road construction so be careful not to pickup any nails in your tires on the way out. Seated at the bar. Reasonably crowded for 8pm on a Saturday. Bar almost full. Most of the tables occupied. Drink: Guava Cider is AMAZING and two of them went down easily. I ordered 6 of the honey BBQ wings and really appreciate the cook's effort for my specialty order. Thank you! Cesar salad was great and next time when we are back I'll have to try that Chowder. read more

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Burger was rare as ordered! Very good. Service was prompt and friendly. Went back another night and had the same great experience.

My first time to The Lower Tavern It was great! Excellent selection of beer & wine. Local beers. The Bleu Burger was fantastic! read more

The Lower Tavern - Bleu Burger, fantastic! - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Ordered a burger and it was so-so. Asked for them to keep something off it and they ADDED extra of it. And they charged me. I didn't notice the charge till after I had left. I have eaten here before and felt there could be more attention to detail on the food. My experience is only with the food, not the drinks. It's a bar, so it probably does drinks fine, but it's not a "destination" for food or attention to detail. read more

Not as happy with the burgers this time, we ordered to go. Service was fast and friendly. Should have checked before I left but they got one of the sides wrong. The burgers were made correctly and the fries were good. read more

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Food (burger dip, salmon burger) was good, service was OK. Prices were reasonable especially for the island.

Staff was very friendly and very helpful, and the outdoor seating was nice. Inside the bar was kind of dark but it's a bar. Drinks were great, we got honey lavender cider. Food was ok, clam strips were chewy but the serving was massive. The French fries were amazing read more

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Stopped in here when we arrived on the ferry. Parking is limited. Interior was rustic. Patio had no umbrellas. We chose to sit at the "bar". The bar only serves beer and wine (cider and seltzer too), but no hard alcohol. I ordered the calamari, which was hard to finish. It tasted like it was cooked in old oil. My husband had the black and blue burger, which was basically just a burger with a small side of bottle blue cheese dressing. Servers were attentive, but food was less than impressive, especially for the price read more

Looks can be deceiving - wouldn't have normally stopped here based off the exterior but the food was a great value. The tavern is 21+ only. The fish and chips were excellent and hit the spot. The exterior was crunchy and not too greasy while the fish itself definitely had a good flavor without it being overwhelming. The fries were crispy and well coated. The cole slaw didn't have much flavor and was a bit watery but I didn't mind. Where the great value truly comes into play was with the chicken tenders. The bowl was absolutely steaming when it arrived (free facial? Haha) so we knew they were fresh and it was almost overflowing. The staff was very accommodating which was nice considering we had just left a restaurant for having poor service. Wouldn't hesitate to grab a bite from here next time I am visiting the island. read more

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