Cooked to perfection our breakfast was wonderfully prepared and presented!…read moreCan't go wrong eating here! Best breakfast! We make certain our sailboat leads us to an Anacortes dock! Timi Ringstad

We took a jaunt up to Anacortes over the weekend to meet friends for a birthday brunch. This was…read morethe spot they chose. It is easily located on a popular street, right down from the "welcome to Anacortes" sign. Parking is readily available. It's busy but the tables turnover quickly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. The food was filling and I would say "homestyle."

We found this place totally by happenstance, and so glad we did…read more So it's the 4th of July 2023 on our way to Fort Casey. With a little time on our hands we drive into Anacortes since we've never really been there, only passing through to catch the ferry. Realizing it's the 4th, we happen to catch the tail end of the Anacortes 4th of July Parade. At this point it's around if not after lunch time. Well with crowds and traffic we go on a walk-about in search of food and not more than a klick from our position we find this nice little lot by the marina with some food trailers. Choices, choices, choices, those being Chinese food, BBQ and Gourmet Hot Dogs. First choice was the dogs, but the line was a little long for us. So we went with BBQ...again glad we did. It was a bit of wait, since it had just opened not to long ago, some folks already waiting and one person doing food prep, cooking, taking orders and running the till, he mentioned waiting for someone else so help was on the way, but he did great, and the wait wasn't that bad. So for lunch we had one beef brisket sammy, two pulled pork sammys, one topped with coleslaw and with other with mac-n-cheese and beans on the side. First the sides, both probably one of the best I've had, no seriously. I'm not a real big mac-n-cheese guy, but this one was damn tasty. I love that I could tasted the cheese and it was not weak in flavor. I thought it was as good as if not better than that one Pike Place Mac-n-Cheese place. Then there was the beans, OMG, those baked beans were no joke...awesome! I so wished I'd gotten more of that. Then the sammys: The brisket was so tender, so juicy with some excellent flavor. Not smothered in BBQ sauce, it was just the perfect amount and tasted so good! The pulled pork sammys were excellent, lotsa pork with the perfect amount of sauce so they complimented each other flavor-wise so it's not all BBQ sauce you taste. Bottom line, some DAMN GOOD BBQ! Some restaurant's idea of BBQ is to take meat and cover/drown it in sauce-ugh. i.e. Applebee's bottomless riblets (only thing going for it is that it is bottomless-but it's nothing more than BBQ sauce with meat texture....I digress). Anyhow, the next time we are passing through, this definitely will be a stop. Surprised not to find it on YELP so I had to add it myself. It was that good! Now hopefully you can support a local small business and get some excellent BBQ too!

Great food, great people. Thanks me back to the hood of my youth…read more If you're looking for southern soul, this is da place. I'll be back.

When you go to a brewery with food and drink. One expects at least happy workers. This was not my…read moreexperience. They were not happy and I have no idea why!! I asked why they were unhappy which made them upset and I was just trying to diffuse the fact that I wanted a beer and they had to work. Will not be a place I want to go to a second time!

This place deserves ALL THE STARS!…read more It doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, we were on our way to La Conner when we happened to pass this place and I decided to look it up. I saw they had BBQ, and the reviews seemed to rave about it, so we flung a U-ie and came here. IM SO GLAD WE DID. You walk in and order your food at the counter, then head next door (still inside the same building) to grab your beer. Tons of seating both inside and out. **St Louis ribs are only sold on Saturdays** FYI We got a flight of ciders and beers, and for food we got BBQ nachos, ribs, and I think my husband got a burger. My husband said his burger was good, BUT THESE RIBS, YALL. They stole the show. They were honestly the best ribs I've EVER had! So tender, and the dry rub was amazing. I highly suggest getting them dry and getting the BBQ sauce on the side. That way you can taste how good they really are before being drenched in their delicious BBQ sauce. As for the beers, I wanted to give a shout out to their Coconut Stout. I've had many coconut stouts that I want to be good, and they all fall flat. But this has been my favorite coconut stout of all time! You could taste the full flavor profile of the toasted coconut! It was incredible! I give this place a 10/10! We will definitely be back!!

Outstanding! The food, the personal attention, the decor. We all had a great time!…read moreEnjoy yourself at a wonderful restaurant with your family.

We went for pasta because we were in a rush to catch the ferry, and we were met with excellent…read moreservice and seated immediately despite it being a dinner rush. The staff were so friendly and kind! We hope to go back soon, highly recommend. The specials menu looked delicious!

We were post whale watching and wanted something warm and hearty. Seafood was in our sights and…read moreknew we had to eat here. The chowder was a great starter and the Dungeness crab cakes were phenomenal! For entrees we ordered the Seafood pasta that had all the goodies and baked Salmon because you have to experience the salmon in Anacortes. Service was very sweet and our orders came out quickly. Beautifully decorated restaurant with a nautical sailboat theme. Loved our experience and left feeling very satisfied and accomplished.

We had the Salish sandwich and ordered a Cajun blackened cod and Cajun blackened salmon with a side…read moreof fries. The fish was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was delicious. They serve home made fries which is seasoned to perfection

Perfect sunny day to drive up to Whidbey Island. A short drive from Deception Pass is this popular…read moreshack with outdoor seating. We've been coming to this place for years and it never disappoints. In fact, it seems it's even getting better. The menu is quite extensive, with game choices (alligator meat), as well. But we come here for boiled Coons Stripe Shrimps. They're small, but big in flavor. We also had a blue crab burger and oyster burger. Both are have generous amount of oysters and soft shell crab. The buns are soft and the dressing in each are good. They both come with fries, which are crispy and seasoned well. The tent holds a couple of benches and it feels like being in a picnic. There are honey buckets, with outdoor sinks. Despite the lines, the lady at the counter is efficient and manages to be friendly. There's plenty of parking in the front.

Not our first time however it's been many years since our last visit. For a weekday, there was a…read morelong line to order. It did not take that long however we were told they were training a new cook. The wait for the food was not bad. We ordered a pound of the medium coonstripes shrimp for $16. It was so good, sweet and fresh. We ordered the oyster burger and blue crab burger. Both served with French fries and served on a brioche roll. The portion was big, very filling. Good amount of fries, freshly fried and not soggy. You order food from a window and lots of picnic tables. You wait for your order to be called. Lots of portable washing machine with soap and paper towels. Very clean and lots of parking. Nice day to sit out specially during the summer months.

Brown Lantern is a classic tavern and ale house. They have a large bar, dining tables in the bar…read morearea and a separate family section that is less "lively." Features a full bar with cocktails and a great beer selection. Ambiance is fantastic, with dark wood and interesting lighting and decorations. I'll be honest - it smells like dirty bar from time to time, so I'd say cleaning could be improved. The menu has something for everyone. Their burgers are awesome, the tater tots are creative and delicious. I tried the steak tacos the recently and they were very tasty, although the tortillas were slightly over toasted, resulting in a bit more crunch than you'd expect. Service is usually good. The bartenders handle table service, so you could end up with more than one person waiting on you rather than having a dedicated server. This can result in slower service times when it's busy, but that's the nature of the beast.

This is a cozy restaurant in the beautiful town of Anacortes with a really nice atmosphere. They…read morehave a good beer selection, which I enjoyed, and the overall vibe feels relaxed and welcoming. We received friendly service throughout our visit and the food was delicious as well, especially the onion rings. We especially enjoyed the fish and chips along with a few other dishes we ordered. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. They also have outdoor patio seating, which is perfect during the summer and makes the experience even better on a nice day. The only downside for me was that I found it a little pricey for the portion sizes. Still, overall it was a good dining experience and definitely a nice place to visit while in Anacortes.

The sandwiches and pizza are top notch. Well worth stopping by. Every bit of the menu has a…read moretropical inspiration to it. Even have a custom pineapple soda available at the fountain only. The staff are always friendly and hospitable when I stop in. They're good at their job too. There is never a long wait for your order either. The space is well decorated and accommodating. Plenty of sitting for any size group.

Phenomenal! Pizza was delicious, salad was crisp and fresh, and the staff was super friendly and…read moreaccommodating. We initially believed they were open until 9 PM (we had called earlier that day, one of their employees stated that they were open until 9 PM--but those hours did not start until Monday night, literally the next day). Anyway, they were extremely accommodating, cooked us an incredibly delicious pizza, and continued their closing duties while we sat at a table and enjoyed dinner. Awesome group of employees, and excellent food. Highly recommend!

The service was very good the waiter was so attentive and nice. The food was served quick and the…read moreseating was comforting and peaceful.

Consistency matters. Consistency in the quality of food. Consistency in service. The restaurant…read morebusiness runs on small margins and every customer gets earned with difficulty and lost with ease. Consistency also matters when it comes to my red curry. Red curry is a simple dish and that nice texture of coconut milk adds a rich comfort to a simple a delicious dish. When the coconut milk separates and achieves that watery consistency, it loses everything. The good news is that it's easy to detect, because a flavorless red curry with a texture barely up to the consistency of water, it's absolutely disgusting. Yes, I called and let the business know. Yes, they offered to remake it. No, I didn't accept, that's not good enough. Takeout means the need to monitor the food at the moment it goes out. It's impossible to dish up a watery red curry and not know. Not doing so simply means someone didn't care. I also don't care now. I don't care to support a business that doesn't support me. I'm not going to drive back to the store to fix two mistakes, one not cooking the dish right and two, going ahead and dishing it up so my dinner is ruined. You didn't just ruin a dish, you ruined a relationship, lost a customer. Gone. Because somebody made a choice and now I have also. Disappointing.

I spent several weeks in the San Juan Islands earlier this summer, and was really looking forward…read moreto finding amazing clam chowder while staying in the area. I sampled chowder at several other restaurants and was extremely disappointed by how watery and lackluster the flavor was. Then I found Bob's Chowder Bar! On our way home from the San Juan Islands, I spotted Bob's out of the corner of my eye. We were starving and had planned to visit a drive-thru for dinner, but after much protesting my husband agreed to pull over so we could check the place out. The restaurant was closing in 25 minutes, so I was a little hesitant to eat in, but the staff encouraged us to stay. It's a good thing we did, because to this day that bowl of chowder remains one of my favorite I've ever had. It was rich and creamy, and loaded with tender bits of clam. The potatoes weren't overcooked, and had a soft bite to them, and the soup wasn't overly salty. The restaurant has a fun, colorful vibe with lots of local flavor. There is interior seating, as well as extensive outdoor seating. Although the restaurant is on a busy street, through the usage of awnings oversized umbrellas, the seating area feels peaceful and inviting. The staff were incredibly gracious by encouraging us to stay! They stopped by to ask us questions about our visit to the islands, and wished us safe travels on our way home. We had a wonderful time visiting Bob's and would love to return when we find ourselves in this area once again.

Last day in Washington and we decided to go up to Anacortes after hiking Deception Pass State Park-…read morewe had worked up an appetite! Quick google search, and a stop into another local eatery, we landed at Bob's! Specials are listed by the front door, seating outside and inside, we were sat immediately. John went with the special that was a 2 piece cod and chips and a beer (beer made locally), Eddie went with the shrimp scampi & I had their made in house clam chowder with a garlic biscuit. John's fish was perfect. Eddie loved his scampi (I tried a prawn- delicious). My chowder- I think the boys were grateful to try it and wished they had ordered it! The biscuit however- hard as a rock. It was a giant crouton. lol- but the drinks and food, otherwise, was wonderful. Service was friendly and fast. Great little spot to grab lunch with views of the harbor.