Absolutely charming place. Summer dining is outside on the deck and surrounding grass with ping…read morepong table for kids and other yard games. I noticed fire pits around the yard most likely used in fall and Spring. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious i added extra bbq sauce (homemade) for extra sweetness. My husband had the baby back ribs which was unbelievable! The meat fell off the bones. Yumm Local wine and beer served here with Lopez ice cream! My new fav when Im on the island!

I always like trying new things on the island! Matthew's was our post-hike choice, and it was just…read morethe hearty meal we needed. Each couple split a brisket plate, and I got an extra side of coleslaw and cowboy beans. Food was FAST and was lovingly brought out to us - very kind! Note: if you're bringing a furry friend, you'll need to sit at the tables on the grass, the deck is not dog friendly. Now the food. We all found that the brisket leaned dry, but had good flavor. Paired with the sauce it was a nice time! The sides really shined, and all of them felt well made. If you're into beans and slaw, this is a good place for those. The pricing felt typical for island fare. Would definitely come back to try some other dishes!

Amazing service, all the waiters were very kind. We got the ribs (six piece) it was enough to feed…read moreme and my mom with one left over. Food over all amazing but probably wouldn't order corn bread with the French roll it was just too much bread and the French roll was better.

My son and I ordered out since I was craving bbq. The only place I'd order is Moose creek. It's…read moreabout 30 minute drive but is worth it. I ordered 3 meat dinner and a piece of corn bread to substitute the regular bread, sides of potato salad and chicken soup. The meats I picked are brisket, chicken and pulled pork which were all very tender and full of flavor with their bbq sauce. The corn bread was the perfect accompaniment for brisket that's smothered with sweet and tangy bbq sauce. I tasted a little bit of the potato salad and it was way better than I expected. I didn't even get to the chicken soup that's always my son's favorite. It had been a long time since we ordered from this restaurant but confirmed this is the place to go when it comes to bbq. Really good bbq. Forgot to take pictures..

If you find yourself in Friday Harbor, you absolutely have to visit this spot. My top tip: make a…read morereservation. This place fills up fast, and after dining there, it's easy to see why! Our party of three visited for lunch at noon on a Thursday. Since we had a reservation, we were seated immediately at a lovely table right by the window. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were incredibly courteous and friendly throughout our meal. We initially thought about starting with some small plates, but we were so eager for seafood that we jumped straight into the entrees. We weren't disappointed: Bouillabaisse: This was our first time trying this dish, and it was the highlight for us. It was incredibly flavorful--exactly what we were craving. Spicy Prawn Mac and Cheese: It definitely lived up to its name! It wasn't "blow-your-head-off" hot, but it had a perfect, noticeable kick that really elevated the dish. Blackened Cod Tacos: These were fantastic. The cod was perfectly prepared and worked so well with the rest of the taco ingredients. We also enjoyed a couple of non-alcoholic drinks that hit the spot, though I'll admit that since I'm writing this a couple of weeks later, I forgot to snag photos or the specific names of the drinks! They also have a really nice patio area if you prefer dining outdoors. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a great meal with a view, this place is a must-visit!

A lovely restaurant tucked at the edge of Friday Harbor…read more While the views were stunning, the service was just ok. For the nature of the restaurant, we had hoped for our waitress to be more friendly and genuine. However, it felt like they just wanted to fulfill our order and be done. I ordered the South Sound Clams and Snapper Sandwich. Bathing in an umami-packed and rich Thai curry broth, the clams were tender and fresh with a bit of brine. Very good and shareable with one other person. The snapper sandwich wowed me! The bright escovitch and creamy avocado paired wonderfully with the snapper. Every bite was delightful. The house-made potato chips, however, were disappointing. They were thin, not crispy, and sticking to my teeth. If you can, substitute for fries or salad. Despite our subpar service, the delicious, well-priced food and beautiful scenery still make this the perfect date spot.

It's not easy finding great Southern food in the Northwest, but this place hits the spot! Our…read morewaitress, Ameye, was fabulous and everything we ordered left each of us exclaiming that this food was the best we'd had on our entire trip. Catfish, okra, BBQ and sides were delectable

I'm from Texas (so I know good BBQ) and my wife is from Georgia. When we heard there was a Southern…read moreBBQ place on this island while we were visiting we had to check it out. Food: Very good food. I ordered the brisket plate with creamed corn (brisket 9/10. Good flavor, good ring on it and flavorful + it wiggles which a good brisket slice should. Corn was pretty sweet but good). My only issue as a Southern spot it please include a slice of bread (white or texas toast + pickles with the meat plates.) the bbq is a homemade bbq sauce thats sooo darn good! Id buy a bottle or two! My wife ordered a brisket sandwich with fries and coleslaw. The brisket sandwhich was of course good with a buttery bun. The coleslaw (was lacking good flavor; not a fan personally). The fries were frozen fries and descent. We also had hush puppies; pretty good. Service: AMAZING service from Mia. Such a sweetheart and gem. She helped us make good picks from the menu. Ambiance: a very large building! When we went it was empty and during early day. Very clean, clean bathrooms and music playing. The look/feel gives more "country" vs southern. I was expecting to hear southern soul vibes on the music, and photos or items throughout that gave "southern bbq vibes". A dope touch would be dope photos of black or southern cowboys, and etc. lots of opportunity for a real down south vibe to be created. Overall- very pleased. I hope they have another 50+ years of business while stay true to their southern roots. Love love lovee

We had lunch here while waiting for the ferry and really enjoyed the nice little patio and good…read morefood. Service was prompt and friendly and they had gf designations on their menu which made my life easy. I had the house salad and the apricots on top were delish. The husband of mine had a pizza which he said was the indulgence he was craving. Our friend had the curry soup of the day, fried cheese curds and a cider tasting. Everything was good. They had some cute stuff in their shop inside and I secured myself a perfect fox hat. Next time we come back to San Juan we'll definitely stop in again.

We stopped by San Juan Brewery while on the Friday Harbor Island. It was a Sunday, we were seated…read moreright away and were approached by a server promptly. We ordered our beers first then our food. Dogs were allowed outside on the patio, they even had a grass area right next to the tables for pet convenience. Children were present, so family friendly. Inside the noise level with typical brewery with tvs. They had beers fridges for to go beers. We enjoyed our beer, food, and our time.

Pulling up the front of the restaurant, the smell of that wood burning made my mouth water. I…read morereally wanted this to be THE BBQ spot. Unfortunately, it fell a little short. that wood smell really didn't translate into the flavor of the meat. Looking at the menu, I always want to go to some 2 or 3 meat combo so I can taste all the good options. Unfortunately, that option didnt exist. So the wife and I were going to go with three meals. With 3 meals @ $20 a pop, I was expecting to bring some home, but that wasn't the case. Went up to the counter where you need to oder, and got brisket with bbq beans, pulled pork with Mac salad, and rib....wait what's this...pork belly rib for $12.50....yea please let's go with that instead of the ribs. Getting the pork belly was the best decision we made. In fact if I ordered right now again I would order 3 orders of pork belly and nothing else. Yes, part of the reason is that the pork belly was good (reason for 3 instead of 1 or 2 stars). The other reason is that the other food was not all that great. The brisket was a little dry, I have had a lot worse, but for some fatty cuts, it shouldn't have been as dry as it was. My wife loves pulled pork, but she didn't really eat much of this one. It was moist, but artificially so....to the extreme...it wasn't the nature juices and maybe that dilluted the smoke flavor. It was like mush. The sides? Well go to any store deli and you will know what they taste like...sure seems these came out of those big plastic tubs.

I was hyped by social media but disappointed in the reality. We wanted to go order we wanted to try…read moreseveral things. It took 10 minutes to be noticed at the front checkout counter we ordered and then we waited 25 minutes at the front checkout counter rather than in our car because we weren't told it would be that long, and then we got our food and opened it up and it was cold . $85 for 2 . Didnt want to tip , but I did. Not going back .

Went on a day trip to Port Townsend and heard some great reviews about this place and it was…read moreAMAZING! The workers / owners were lovely and the atmosphere was so inviting and cozy. The food was spectacular and you get alot for what you pay for. I heard they also have gluten free options available ! Ps. The brisket is a MUST get!

This place is located about 1 mile from the downtown area along W. Sims Way. They have a gravel…read moreparking lot in the back. The inside is rather cramped, but there are outdoor seating options. Upon ordering, the food was ready within 5 minutes. Their prices are also very reasonable. The following are the items we tried. 1) Coleslaw: Bland and rather tasteless 2) Cornbread muffin: Bland and dry 3) Ribs: Decent ribs with good BBQ sauce, but not spectacular 4) Smoked Chicken: Out of this world delicious. If you come here, you must order this item.

we got to the island the week before they open this year (2026) and we found out we were leaving 2…read moredays before they opened for the season. luckily my wife said let's go see if anyone is around. she nailed it! Nick was outside in the deck getting the place ready for the upcoming weekend. we talked to him telling him that our favorite thing to eat on the island was their Smoked Salmon Clam Chowder and we were super bummed we missed the window that close! Well, Nick said come back in a couple hours. so we did. he had made us up a batch special because he didn't want us to have missed out that close! THANK YOU SIR! YOU MADE OUR TRIP SO MUCH BETTER

We ate here a couple years ago and I have been thinking about it ever since. We are finally back…read moreand the Salmon Clam Chowder is just as delicious as I remembered. My husband ordered the Cod and we shared the Prawns. My kids got the burgers. Everything was very tasty. And Nick was super friendly and helpful with suggestions for things to do on island. My only complaint is that it's sooo far away from where I live.

I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw. The sandwich was stacked high with meat…read moreand it was flavorful, but it almost had too much sauce, taking away from that pure brisket flavor. The coleslaw is more vinegar based than creamy, which I personally don't like. The restaurant is decorated simply but nice. The service was great.

Service - amazing Ambiance - clean and jazzy…read more Food - ..... no, thank you. not our cup of tea but if you prefer coffee , check em out .

Amazing , the food is delicious , I had the brisket plate , side of potato salad and Mac salad and…read morea nice cold dads root beer

We've been there for breakfast numerous times. The vibe and service is solid, very pleasant staff…read moreand needless to say the food is great. The grits , tacos and pancrape have us hooked.