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.

Seeking a private, elegant & formal event venue? Look no further, because Lairmont Manor will not…read moredisappoint. Located a few minutes from historic Fairhaven in a private & quiet residential neighborhood several miles from Western Washington University & downtown Bellingham, WA, this exclusive venue is ideal for small to medium size weddings; outdoor & indoor options; excellent staff; private parking; picturesque photo ops; beautiful grounds. Book your wedding or special event today.

Stunning venue! We attended our sons wedding there. The grounds and beautiful and allow for a lot…read moreof different options for event styles and accommodations. For events 150 people and less you can lay your event out in phases and shift from one space to another inside and out easily if you have a good day of planner. Possibilities endless. Only thing to be considered is event must be over by 10 as this is in a residential area.

We worked with them for our welcome party (pizzas and salads) and for our wedding (paella and lots…read moreof apps) and would do it all over again and again! Thorough, adaptive, detail oriented, fantastic humans, everyone truly felt the love their team has for what they do and it showed in the food. As a type A bride, I kept thinking about what could go wrong and answered all my questions. They were incredibly helpful, communicative, and everything was better than we could have hoped for. Almost 2 years later my family (some are from Spain) still rave about all the recipes from the pizzas to the oysters to the tapas to the paella. we didn't even do an official tasting (lack of time on our part) and we just and tried their food at the farmers market and fell in love. The PRESENTATION could not have been better. Truly an experience. We're dying for another reason to have a party and would love to work with them again! 19485838/10, highly recommend! If they had a list of references, I would gladly be on that list because I can't say enough amazing things about them and our experience.

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!

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!

So. We walked to Lost Giants and waited for 20 minutes til 4pm for everything to open,…read moreSPECIFICALLY to try the Hawaiian food. They are new, and they are likely still ironing out kinks...take this with a grain of salt. The food truck takes a little while, and we didn't get any food till around 4:30. They're new, ok, sure. I haven't had Spam Musubi since I was in Hilo in 2017. The rice was hard and tasted like it was undercooked, and it was cold. The spam was THIN and there wasn't a lot of flavor. However, the sauce they served it with was tasty. Could use more spice, but pretty good. We got the LocoMoco and the Chicken Katsu. It is NOT your typical Japanese or Filipino style katsu, it's a little overfried, but at least the rice was better. The LocoMoco is something you'd find for Hawaiian breakfast - egg, marinated beef patty, rice, gravy. It was a fairly chilly evening so I would assume that's why it was a bit cold, but otherwise it's ok. Whatever you order from them, be patient. Ask for the hot water sauce, and give them a berak since they're new. I look forward to trying them again this summer, so that I can write a proper review once they have it all figured out!

Parked outside my office on Bay St. I have a lot of allergies so I don't often get to eat from the…read moretrucks. They totally accommodated me and answered all my questions. Had Loko Moco and it was tasty and a big portion. 4 stars instead of 5 because rice was overcooked, but that's not a deal-killer in that dish. Truck is small and needs better signage, which I guess is fine because "Gypsy Grindz" a terrible name anyhow. Cheers!

Amara's Personalized Weddings And Services organized our last minute elopement, delivering…read moreexceptional service. Her thorough understanding of our individual preferences, coupled with excellent communication, made the process seamless and original. The wedding ceremony she officiated surpassed expectations, and we plan to enlist her services again for a celebration with family and friends in the PNW. Thank you!!!