SCAM!!! For The Love…read moreof God Do Not Do Business With Orcas Island Catering! Buckle up for a wedding horror story. Where to even begin. He did not actually show up to our wedding. Essentially, he made his wife do the entire thing on her own after double-booking our day. Considering the cost of this meal was equivalent to a down payment on a new vehicle and above the average per-plate catering price on the mainland, convince me why I shouldn't take this to small claims! We had engaged with every other catering service on the island but wanted OIC as they promised labor. We were highly impressed by the reviews, photos and other events and weddings that had tagged Orcas Island Catering, which motivated us to book with Steve. The first phone call - he rudely asked why I was calling - and if I was calling to get to his *very high profile clients whose names I will not mention here* (first red flag). After explaining I just needed a caterer for a wedding, negotiations began. Mind you, we planned this wedding remotely, as we are not island residents - so we had no physical interaction with OIC before the wedding (my bad for not doing my due diligence). But - after hearing about his other high profile clients, I thought - well certainly he'd be the BEST caterer to hire!? The rubbery, undercooked, previously frozen mozzarella sticks and naked tomatoes and mozzarella "skewers" toothpicks spoke for themselves. Initially communication was good, and we had solidified a detailed menu and services (screenshot below) and a contract was signed and a deposit was paid. He talked about his experience at pastry school and promised homemade focaccia and garlic breads. (We had store bought breadsticks). He raved about the seafood he could supply for the seafood pasta option. (The itty bitty squid legs in the fettuccine were pathetic). PASSED hours-devours. Bartenders. Bussers. The whole 9 yards. He was the only caterer I talked to that promised labor. Red flag #2. Communication went dark several weeks leading up to the wedding. No responses to emails or calls from myself, my mother, or our wedding planner. We were beginning to worry that we were being ghosted. He eventually called my mom back, apologized and aligned expectations with her. We did not have a confirmation call as promised to review the menu and make final edits to headcount / services needed. Had we done this, they wouldn't have needed to supply a dessert selection because we DIY'd all of our own desserts (thank god, the 1 saving grace). According to our wedding planners and staff, Steve was at another job because he either double or triple booked his catering team for our date based on what they were hearing. He stated they would arrive to the venue as early as 8:30am and be "in and out" all day. Only 2 people first arrived around 2:45pm for a 6 PM planned meal. It was our understanding that catering was bringing/supplying ice, so we were waiting for their arrival to fill the coolers. My wedding planners were forced to buy ice at the last minute. When planners checked in with catering around 3pm, there was one man and one woman food prepping. At 4:40pm when all guests arrived from ceremony, they noticed no one was behind the bar. They went downstairs and saw only the one woman (later find out she's Steve's wife) food prepping. The other man had left?? Asked her to get bartending as was contracted. She looked panicked and said they weren't supposed to start until 5pm. Upstairs, the planners began bartending as guests were trying to start grabbing drinks from behind the bar. Once Steve's wife came to take over, the planners told her they had MAST permits so they jumped in. She looked at us VERY confused. I asked if she knew what a MAST permit is, she said no. There was a female helper with the food. She said she got called in that morning to help. Once guests came inside for dinner, the planners took over the bar again so Steve's wife and the other gal could bring up food. The wife relieved planners from the bar after and told them she had more help on the way (Steve). Planners went downstairs to eat dinner and the female gal was gone. She had to leave to "lead a sunset kayak tour"... So Steve's wife was working catering alone + trying to bartend for at least 2 hours. The planners and her helped each other through the night. Around 10:40pm she left (Steve never came!). Had we known these challenges would have been present, and completed a tasting prior, we would have done business with Matthew's Smoke House (who did not have labor but has AMAZING FOOD).

This review was a long time coming. We hired OIC to cater my son's wedding on 7/2023. The event…read moreand the food provided were excellent! Steve went above and beyond our expectations. He was also very accommodating to our requests.

Their coffee is superb! It's smooth with no bitterness and you don't need to add anything to it!…read more Best coffee I've had in a long time!

I visit here whenever I'm at the Farmer's Market (they also have a mobile stand and travel around…read moretown ) and drinks are delicious every time! I tried something new recently, the gourmet dark chocolate...yum! The owners are fun and outgoing and have been in business for 15 years. They are working on a permanent location and they are sure to be a success since they have gained such a loyal following.

I really want to like this truck, because the world needs more pizza trucks. But when someone…read moregoes, this pizza is so bad you've got to try it... well. So here goes. The crust is correct for the style they are making and it comes out of the oven crispy. The cheese tastes of poor quality and presents partially melted like they used low quality prebagged shredded , which is kinda messed up considering the price point and the size of the slice. The sauce... is a culinary war crime. I've never had a slice of pizza make me mad before, so there is that.

Their pizza was good, but I'm not returning here. I'm not comfortable with the way how they handle…read morefood. They bake pizza first, and reheat the slices as orders come in. When they pull apart the slices, they grab them and they do so with bare hands. Also, the same guy was checking the temperature of a pizza (I think) with the back of his hand. His hand was touching the pizza. Since they reheat the slices, the pathogens will probably die (at least some of them), but I just don't feel comfortable as they touch the food with bare hands too much. I don't know if it's a code violation. Even if it's not, I don't feel comfortable personally. I can only imagine how they make the pizza behind the scene. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

Im so impressed with Picnic Party Bellingham, and specifically Krystal. I booked my childs birthday…read morepicnic inside one of the globes and it was beautiful. From planning to execution the process was flawless. Krystal and I discussed the color scheme and what I envisioned. I was given the option to customize the deserts and snacks provided as well as the games and activities (yard sign connect four, polaroid camera, cards with questions, etc). Krystal truly created a beautiful picnic and my daughter and her friends loved it. I was concerned that in the event the weather didnt improve (it was raining and hailing) that the globe would be okay. Krystal ensured me that the rain wouldnt be a problem and that she had a heater in the event it got too cold. The weather ended up shifting to sunny and warm last minute but we were able to unzip flaps on the globe for airflow to adjust. The overall set up and take down was pretty quick and very organized. I would highly recommend Picnic Party Bellingham and would utilize their services again without a doubt.

One of the best seafood meals I have had, anywhere, ever…read more My wife and I were driving back from Bellingham to Seattle while on a long weekend in the area and happened on this place. We literally saw it on the road, found a parking place, and stopped. I'm so glad we did. The smoked Halibut chowder was on the top 5 soup/chowder experiences I've had anywhere. The Sablefish with fingerling potatoes was excellent and the oysters were fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and professional, and the views of the bay were amazing. (We were fortunate to have had a bright sunny May day) Don't hesitate to give it a go if you love scrumptious, fresh seafood with beautiful coastal views.

We had such a wonderful experience at the Oyster Bar restaurant. Everything we ordered tasted…read moreincredibly fresh and perfectly cooked, and you can really tell they use high-quality seafood. The oysters were absolutely delicious, and easily some of the best we've had. We also tried dessert, and it tasted homemade, so yummy and the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was just as great as the food. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and they helped us decide what to order, which made the experience even better. It never felt rushed, and the staff really made us feel taken care of. The views here are outstanding. We were lucky enough to sit by the window, which made the whole meal feel extra special. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy, with a fireplace that gives it such a warm and relaxing atmosphere. They also have limited outdoor seating during the warmer months, which I can imagine would be amazing with the view. Great food, beautiful scenery, and such a comfortable vibe. We will definitely be coming back again.

It's a bit of an adventure out to this beautiful spot but oh so worth it! The owners are super…read morefriendly and happily shared their knowledge, experience and story with us. The blueberry background to the spirits is unique and special. We enjoyed tasting all they had to offer and left with a few bottles to share with friends back home. Highly recommend visiting when the blueberry picking is available, the farm is gorgeous with plenty of fresh blueberries for all!

We called the number on sign when we drove up and Shawn the owner answered and told us to drive in…read moreand he would meet us. Small privately owned, clean and affordable. Provided tasting of 6 different varieties including Blueberry/Raspberry/Apple Brandy, Liqueur, and Single Malt Whisky. Thank you Shawn for a wonderful experience!

They have some of the cutest plants in this store. One of the best plant shops in town.read more

Such a cute little store! It had a little of everything that one can imagine for your home or…read moregarden. I found some cute perfume bottles that had some cute names like Ghost, Mermaid and witch something. They smelled amazing. I didn't get a chance to buy it because my son wanted to eat first and come back later. Well, you know how that goes, we didn't get to go back to the store. I'm looking forward to my next trip so I can go back to this store and pick up some bottles and other cute decors.

Natalie delivered beautiful and amazing flowers for me several years ago but is now out of businessread more

I've known Natalie in professional circles for a few years now, but - being someone who doesn't…read moreorder flowers very often - I'd never had a need to use her services until now. But when I recently found out that a dear friend had passed away suddenly, I wanted to get flowers to his wife and immediately thought of Pozie By Natalie. Sad and a little frantic, I DM'd Natalie on Facebook and she replied almost immediately. I told her my situation, my need, and my budget. I was a little concerned about getting flowers delivered during the current pandemic precautions. Natalie assured me she could get the arrangement made and safely delivered using contact-free methods. A few minutes later she emailed me an invoice, I paid online, and the next day she sent me a photo of this absolutely stunning arrangement before it was delivered. The entire process was so easy, and during a sad and stressful time I was relieved to put this need into her capable hands and express my condolences with beautiful flowers. Thanks Natalie!