Really good burgers, and several choices to substitute french fries. Good beers on tap. Service was friendly, but not fast, which was fine for us, although the server got drinks out quickly. Local ingredients were used as much as possible. The server seemed to know many of the other diners, but we felt welcomed without the "sizing up" mentioned by another reviewer. Outdoor seating is limited by there being a smoking area. While we were there no one was smoking, but we didn't want to sit there and have to move. We would have sat outside except for that, it was a beautiful evening. Will definitely come back, wish they would get rid of the smoking area outdoors. read more

If you are looking for a great burger and a kick back and relax kind of place, you've found it! We will definitely be back, as soon as we get back to the island. read more

Some of the best fish and chips I've had. Super good service and overall a great experience!

Holy cow! Best halibut fish and chips I've had in a long time. My partner had the Southwest Burger and he loved it. Nothing spectacular about the decor, but ohhhhh the food. Sweet and friendly server. read more

What a great place! We were on the island for a little over a week and went to The Lower Tavern 3 different times! They have a lot better hours than many of the other restaurants in Eastsound currently (late in the season plus COVID restrictions, etc.) and the prices were very reasonable! And they had football on the TVs that we wanted to watch. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful explaining the menu items! Highly recommend stopping for a meal and/or a beer! read more

Ordered burger medium. It came well done. It was a chore to eat. Service was great. Wine was nice and our table had a nice view.

Possibly the worst veggie burger I have ever had...couldn't even finish it and I was. starving. And the french fries not so tasty. Maybe they make a great cow burger. Looks like a fun place to grab a beer and hang out with friends. Trivia Pursuit night was happening when we stopped in. read more

We stopped in here after none of our first choices were available (first was two hour wait and the second was closed for the off-season). I was originally looking forward to a nice quiet dinner after climbing two mountains that day, but actually a super full $6 glass of wine and a delicious burger with fried halibut and fries was just what I needed. I'm getting hungry again... will definitely come here again on my next hiking and camping trip to the island! read more

Forget this place if you want anything gluten free. Fries are breaded and other items in shared frier. Only serve beer and wine. Don't bother if you are Celiac or wheat allergic. Server was short with me and seemed to care less about offering anything I could eat. Most restaurants now can accommodate allergies, not this place! read more

The social distancing went fine and service was good. We had a good appetizer then burgers which we really enjoyed. Like the onion rings we had as a side. Food solid everyday food. And and there was beer;) read more

Good food, took precautions with sanitizer wipe down and masks, better than expected food. Really happy with the service and meal.

We had our delicious salmon burgers to go because it seems all Eastsound restaurants with patio dining are NOT dog-friendly. Otherwise, their salmon burgers and coleslaw was delicious!! read more

Highly recommended & we see why. We would go explore Orcas & somehow always ended up here. Food & service was great.

We were looking for something to do on a night out in Orcas Island. Being a sleepy beach town, there's not much open late. We ran across this place, being one of the few places open late and it was a hopping Friday night! There was a full bar, a good crowd and some very fun Karaoke! We didn't try any food, so cannot attest to that, but if you want to grab a few drinks in town, this is the place! read more

Back in town late after sunset whalewatching on a Sunday looking for a bite to eat? The Lower Tavern is your only option. Worry not, it's a good one. Great cod and chips (ok, maybe the coleslaw wasn't great but we loved the fries) and excellent fried cheese sandwich. Great service. Will return on our next visit to Orcas. read more

Great environment! People were playing pool and having a good time, it was very warm on a cold and windy day. Halibut fish and chips or pretty good, probably would stick with the Cod though. And the buffalo chicken salad was very tasty. read more

The Lower Tavern - Halibut fish and chips. Good batter but fish was chewy and a little firm. - American Near Me - Eastsound, Washington

Good beer, average bar food, great staff and good bar itself. Would definitely come back

Got the black and blue burger. 15 bucks for a measly Patty and nasty bun. Don't waste your money. The sign in front says " best buger in town"....maybe in 1870... read more

FOOD POISONING!!!! I got food poisoning from this place on 12/27!!!!!! I tried to email the owner on 12/29 but my email was returned undeliverable so I called instead. The girl that answered the phone told me she would have the owner or the manager call me back. Two days later and still no call. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!! read more

During a weekend trip we stopped here for a quick bite to eat. I had a BLT and they did a good job with this classic. Simple food and very affordable. The ambiance is a little dark and dreary, but the food and drinks are good. read more

Halibut and chips are a must have. Kyle was theeee best server. Super attentive and welcoming. I always come here when I'm in town.

Best burger in The San Juan Islands! The halibut fish and chips was awesome! Beer selection was great. Apocalypse 10 IPA was the best. Good service and great value. The entire island is understaffed during the 4th of July holiday weekend, but Terry and Jim made us feel like we were locals. (I once was 20 years ago). The local kids can knock on the back door to order a burger... Pretty cool. read more

This was an absolutely awful experience, never felt so awkward or unwelcome in a business in my life. Walked in and was not greeted by anyone even after standing at the front for a minute or 2. A couple of waitress walked by and didn't say a word. I ended up just walking out, I read good reviews and had high hopes but was unfortunately disappointed. read more

Enjoyed our "a-okay" lunch at the Lower Tavern. My burger and fries were quite adequate and the server was nice. Sort of a divey ambience, with lots of older folks, including a gang of loudly-serenading carolers complete with guitar accompaniment (though I doubt that's a fixture of the establishment). Probably not somewhere I would return to just to hang out, but then again, I don't live on Orcas. read more

Orcas is my favorite place in the world. If I could find a way to live here, this would be my hangout. Just a regular bar but with good burgers and above average bar food. The place to be to watch a game on Orcas. Or just hang out and talk to the locals. read more

We ended up here quite a bit, mostly because it was one of the two places that were open past 9. It wasn't amazing overall, but it was still really good. The food was standard for the island, the drinks were standard too, though no hard alcohol, just wine and beer. It had a great atmosphere for the 20s-30s crowd, and was cool see see a place doing karaoke. Staff was great, though when busy slow, but other than that, I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to stay out after dark. read more

We went twice in a weekend. The burgers were among the best any of our group had ever had. A pretty salty crowd, but everyone was very friendly. Had the swiss burger dip(think french dip with a patty) and it was great. read more

Was looking for a place to eat on a busy Friday afternoon. Found this place on Yelp and was concerned about some of the 1star reviews regarding service, especially to tourists. Seemed like majority of patrons during this lunchtime were locals. Our server was Kyle and he was one of the most attentive and friendliest servers I've ever encountered. Always smiling and engaging, we felt very welcomed and his suggestions regarding the menu were great. My wife had the blue cheese burger and was extremely happy. I had a bacon/cheddar burger and was equally happy and left with a full belly and smile. Not sure if the people who wrote bad reviews came at an extremely busy time or just had a bad server, but I can guarantee that it wasn't Kyle. He was great. Would definitely go back again. read more

Clean. Alive with local patrons. Great service. Good selection of beer. Burgers were great and fries even better! Need somewhere on Orcas Island to watch the Hawks play? This is the place. Definitely a place to visit again! read more

Food was fine. Beer- great. Karaoke on Friday night was amazing! Don't miss it.

Excellent pub fare, mainly sandwiches (burgers, fish and chips, chicken burger ...). Friendly service. Parking lot! And (if you've visited Eastsound, you understand) reliably open when you need to eat. read more

I came here for the after party of a wedding reception and had a great time. I ordered two champagnes and I received two bottles, so I got popular real quick. The rest is a bit hazy but I get the feeling it was fun. Solid spot if you are in Eastsound. read more

We went here on a whim because my fiancé had a random craving for wings. He ordered the Orcas local sauce, and I ordered the buffalo strip sandwich. The meal was delicious and the guy who took our order was very friendly! We were surprised to get such a good meal in a pub setting. Thanks for a memorable meal! Edit: we went back a 2nd time and everything was still en pointe. read more

Great halibut fish and chips. Sit outside if you are not into the typical kind of sticky sports bar. The burgers looked great but we didn't try them. read more

If your in the mood for some good fried food this is definitely the place. I had the cod fish and chips and clam strips appetizer. I'd order the 2 piece next time, it was a lot of food. The fish tasted fresh and it was served hot and crispy. The fries were crispy and they served a huge portion. The Tatar and cocktail sauce were tasty. The clam strips were really good. My only complaint is the appetizer was served at the same time as the entree. We were served our food pretty fast. read more

Fun little bar with some great great food it's kinda more of a restaurant then it is a bar with it's one pool table. If your looking for somewhere to go hang out for the night this is not it but if you want to start your night with cheap beer and good food then this is the place to be read more

My dad has a house on Orcas and this is one of his favorite places to eat. Mine too. My siblings join him there too. So we've all been there dozens of times and, speaking for my dad and me, have never been disappointed. My dad loves the cheese burger. I shifted to the fish sandwich a while back and may have an addiction to them. read more

I would recommend stopping by here to get a drink and relax, especially during the summer when you can sit outside in the parking lot beach! The pear cider is really delicious (if you're not a fan of beer). I would skip the food though, unless you just want some fries to munch on. There are much better options in Eastsound concerning lunch/dinner, but that shouldn't be much of a surprise. There is a smoking zone outside, so if you're sensitive to smoke I would recommend sitting on the side of the "beach" closest to the street. read more

They claim they have the best burgers on the island and I can't disagree! The burgers are huge and delicious. The fries are perfect. Service was great, staff is extremely friendly. Nice relaxed tavern-style atmosphere. I highly recommend stopping by for a meal! read more

Yummy burgers and fries!! My grandmother's husband loves this place and I can see why! Nice selection of beer that wash down the burgers nicely. Portions are large so come hungry and don't order the salmon burger, it was not good. read more