The San Juan Islands Restaurants
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1. Restaurant at Friday Harbor House
$$$$ | |Ingenuity and dedication to local ingredients are hallmarks of this stylish, contemporary restaurant, where locals and tourists alike come for dishes such as baked oysters, mushroom panzanella, San Juan Island–raised lamb shoulder cooked in fig leaves, and a popular house burger; during the summer, the hotel's outdoor Raw Bar serves seafood and frozen cocktails. The restaurant's daily breakfast is popular with islanders and convenient for hotel guests: the brunch burger, topped with a fried egg and green-tomato-and-bacon jam, and breakfast poutine with duck confit and cheese curds make for decadent starts to your day.
130 West St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–8455Known For
- Excellent cocktails and an expansive wine list
- A popular daily breakfast (until noon on the weekend)
- Panoramic views of Friday Harbor
Restaurant Details
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2. Downriggers
$$ | |This snazzy, contemporary, seafood-driven restaurant overlooking the harbor has a light-filled dining room that makes a terrific spot to watch boats and ferries come and go while sampling such tempting fare as Penn Cove mussels, pan-seared sockeye salmon with seasonal veggies, and a seafood Cobb salad piled high with Dungeness crab and whole shrimp.
10 Front St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–2700Known For
- Pub fare with creative twists
- Extensive list of craft cocktails
- Seafood salads
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3. Inn at Ship Bay
$$$ | |The restaurant at this stylish, contemporary inn just a mile from Eastsound offers among the most memorable dining experiences on the island. Tucked into a renovated 1869 farmhouse, the dining room and bar serve food that emphasizes local, seasonal ingredients. Island greens, fruits, and seafood are served alongside a regionally focused wine list, and the results are spectacular. Notable dishes include sea scallops with bacon-potato hash and lemon aioli, and local roasted pork with creamy garlic farro, sweet onions, rhubarb, and wilted greens. Even the bread is memorable; the restaurant serves house-made sourdough from a starter that's more than 100 years old.
326 Olga Rd., Orcas Island, Washington, 98245, USA360-376–5886Known For
- Outstanding wine list
- House-made sourdough bread made from a century-old starter yeast
- Ingredients from on-site garden and orchard
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and mid-Dec.–mid-Mar. No lunch -
4. Madrona Bar & Grill
$$ | |Situated on the Eastsound waterfront, this pub-style eatery serves classic Northwest cuisine: pan-fried local oysters, Dungeness crab cakes, Angus beef burgers, and grilled wild Coho salmon. But what really stands out here is the atmosphere. A vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams gives the little space some serious personality, a small patio is ideal during warm summer nights, and a rotating cast of microbrews on tap complement the restaurant's spectacular water views.
310 Main St., Orcas Island, Washington, 98245, USA360-376–7171Known For
- Rotating microbrew beer menu
- Some of the best water views in Eastsound
- Classic local seafood dishes
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5. Mansion Restaurant
$$$$ | |For a special-occasion dinner, it's worth the drive to this grandly romantic dining room inside the historic main inn at Rosario Resort, known for polished service, sweeping bay views, and Northwest cuisine. The dishes are more classic than creative, like king salmon with risotto and a seared strip steak with potatoes au gratin, but made with high-quality ingredients (some sources are listed on the menu). Brunch is served daily, as well.
1400 Rosario Rd., Orcas Island, Washington, 98245, USA360-376–2222Known For
- Lovely views of Cascade Bay
- Dinner service in the mahogany-clad fireside Moran Lounge
- Small portions for the price
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6. Matia
$$$ | |A recent Orcas Island addition, Matia has already garnered national accolades for its outstanding seasonal cuisine that focuses on local ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and artistic presentation. Many of the dishes are vegetable-focused, such as an ancient grain panisse with mushrooms and carrot dumplings with pumpkin-seed pesto, but you'll also find options like a lamb pancake with gochujang creamed cabbage and king salmon with apricot confit and Szechuan chili crisp. Set in a cozy dining room with a stone-clad fireplace, the vibe at Matia is polished but casual and advance reservations are a must. If you can't nab a dinner time, they also have a patio with first-come-first-served seating only—it's truly worth the wait.
123 N. Beach Rd., Washington, 98245, USA206-622–2674Known For
- Local ingredients
- Small portions
- Creative vegetarian-friendly fare
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7. Ursa Minor
$$$$ | |One of the latest upscale farm-to-table restaurants to put the San Juan Islands on the culinary map (reservations strongly recommended), Ursa Minor is helmed by Nick Coffey, formerly of the now-closed Sitka & Spruce in Seattle. He celebrates the Islands' incredible bounty with a creative seasonal menu featuring seafood, foraged mushrooms, and produce from island farms.
210 Lopez Rd., Washington, USA360-622–2730Known For
- Airy, serene organic-modern space
- Island-sourced ingredients
- Unique Northwest fare
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. and Jan.
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