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happytrailstoyou Jul 14th, 2005 07:35 PM

Whidbey Island (WA) Restaurant
 
What are some of the good restaurants on Whidbey Island, for dinner on July 20? We want a light meal in a casual place--outdoor seating would be our choice if weather permits.

ALF Jul 14th, 2005 08:01 PM

The first place that comes to mind is the Star Bistro in Langley. Most of the dishes are Mediterranean-style, and it is definitely casual, with a rooftop patio dining area.

JimF Jul 15th, 2005 08:50 AM

Investigate the Whidbey Island Inn's restaurant. We stayed there about five years ago and ate in the restaurant. Fantastic view and excellent food!

Jim

Fodorite018 Jul 15th, 2005 01:30 PM

JimF--Are you talking about the Captain Whidbey Inn? If so, yes, it is a great place!

JimF Jul 15th, 2005 02:19 PM

That's typical of what a few years does to a great experience when one's memory is growing suspect! Yes, it was the Captain Whidbey Inn. Thanks for reminding me...

Jim

Fodorite018 Jul 15th, 2005 02:40 PM

Well Jim, at least you are not alone in that!

suze Jul 15th, 2005 02:43 PM

I love Captain Whidbey's! Haven't been in a number of years so I'm glad to hear it's still great. I don't remember them having outdoor seating though? A lovely dining room and very fun tiny bar in the back. It's also a wonderful place to stay BTW.

happytrailstoyou Jul 15th, 2005 02:44 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I've checked them on line, and they look great.

stormygirl Jul 15th, 2005 02:54 PM

I've heard excellent things about the Kitchen Restaurant at the Inn @ langley ( I think this is different than Captain Whidbey??)

www.innatlangley.com/cuisine.aspx?SecID=35

stormygirl Jul 15th, 2005 02:55 PM

oops, sorry happytrails, I just saw that you mentioned casual.

suze Jul 15th, 2005 04:20 PM

Yes, the Inn at Langley and Captain Whidbey's are two different places.

Rhardy5554 Jul 19th, 2005 08:32 AM

Inn at Langley is top rate - but also very expensive. Last time I was there, too, they only took people staying at the Inn (though they might take reservations if they're not fille)
Dick

happytrailstoyou Jul 21st, 2005 02:11 PM

Captain Whidbey Inn, a short distance north of Coupeville, is a unique and delightful place. We toured the 1907 hotel rooms and dined on the deck overlooking the water. A great experience. Thank you.

Star Bistro, in Langley, had a sign on the door which read "Star Bistro is Closed," with no further explanation.

PamSF Jul 21st, 2005 05:47 PM

Dining at Inn at Langley is pricey. We ate there last year while staying at the Inn. We felt it was immensely overrated and a BIG disappointment. There was a new chef who had come from Seattle and didn't seem to have much imagination IMO. We did eat at Star Bistro and liked it. I don't think anyone has recommended the greek place in Langley yet. It's very good.

je Jul 21st, 2005 08:03 PM

I'm not sure what the Greek place in Langley is but possibly it's the Cafe Langley whose menu looked very good. We didn't stay there but were in Coupeville and had dinner at Christopher's which was quite good.


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