Lime Kiln Cafe

Very rude hostess. We spoke on the phone several times and we were told we would have a window…read moretable if we came at a specific time. When we showed up, they really said there was not available and we could just wait. It turned out that a table was quickly available and the food was delicious.

This was my favorite restaurant of the trip! Beautiful water views, gorgeous lights at night, top…read morenotch service, and great food. We had a large party for my birthday and the server did a great job of making sure we had everything we could need, including a constant supply of libations. We loved our server, he was awesome and helped make our night. Lots of gf designations on the menu made it easy for me to order, and I was super excited to get to have the crab bisque! It was delicious and I could have just had another helping of that and been satisfied. We also had the crab artichoke dip, which was very good, and shared a filet that was perfectly prepared. The drinks were super cute too, I now have quite the collection of piggies. The only let down was the dessert, we ordered the creme brulee, but it was not bruleed.. just creme. Wasn't very pleasant to eat. Other than that, it was a perfect meal.

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Beautiful water views

Madrona Bar & Grill

4.0(255 reviews)

0.0 mi

This was one of those rare meals where you think back as you start to write the review and just sit…read moreback and smile. It was a great evening and dining experience! The weather was decent for mid-September and we decided to have dinner outside to enjoy the view. We struggled to narrow down our menu choices because so many things sounded good. After tossing around what we both found interesting and in a rare move, my husband said we should order a few appetizers and a salad. Fine with me! Prawn & Avocado Margarita Cocktail: not for the weak! The sauce is infused with wasabi and can take your breath away if you are not careful. We love sushi so we are familiar with wasabi and just enjoyed the kick! The prawn and avocado are on top of diced cucumbers so I used those as a quick follow-up after enjoying the heat of a prawn. (Don't eat the pepper on the side -- it's garnish...my husband got carried away and took a bite ) Tuna poke won ton nachos: one of the best tuna poke nachos we ever had! Zoom in on the photo, particularly near the middle of the nachos cuz my pic angle is odd. These nachos are not skimpy and are loaded with tuna! The red ginger on top was simply delightful! Chop Chop Noodle Salad: again, this salad suffers from my quick picture-taking habit. The salad looks small in the photo but it IS entrée-sized. ‍ This salad was one of the culinary highlights of our 8-day vacation. The combination of noodles and vegetables is something we don't have often. We also really enjoy sweet chili sauce so that was a good way to meld all ingredients together. We have only been home a few days but it won't be long until we try to replicate this ourselves.

Have had two wonderful experiences at this beautiful venue with a view you cannot forget…read more Had Wagyu Beef Dip first night and Mojitos! Perfect combo and both on point. Second night was for a football game preseason but still it's . Clam Chowder was also excellent and memorable. The servers and Bartenders are seasoned and remain very accommodating and friendly even in busy and bustling spurts. This is a must stop and I have one more thing to try before leaving so hope to go again tonight . Sorry no pick of beef dip I was too quick to eat it ! The chowder was the perfect temp so once snapped I ate it up too!

Vegetarian noodle bowl with a St. Germaine spritz

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Fluffy duck

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House

4.1(248 reviews)

8.0 mi

Really great brunch spot, especially if you can sit outside. We went on a super bright, sunny…read moremorning and the view over the water from the patio is beautiful. It's one of those places where the setting makes the meal better, and it's hard to beat for a relaxed morning in Friday Harbor and was the prettiest meal of our trip. I got the eggs benedict with smashed fried potatoes, plus the blueberry pancakes. The Benedict was very good, but the potatoes were easily the standout, SO crispy and delicious. Seriously, you have to get them. The blueberry pancakes were also great and made for a good sweet follow-up after the benedict. We both got the benedict plus we shared the pancakes which probably was too much food! Service was excellent too. Everyone on staff was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out smoothly. Great food, genuinely great service, and probably one of the best brunch settings you can get around Friday Harbor.

We stayed here and ate here twice. Brunch was good. Had the BLTA with no A since none came in on…read morethe ferry that morning. Wanted the bagel with lox but no lox came on the ferry. They offered to sub crab but went with the BLT. It was delicious. If you love bacon this is for you. A ton of bacon on it which is very delicious. The best we've had in a very long time. Dinner was decent. The angus burger was delicious with great fries. The flatbread was nothing worth ordering again. Was more like a pita with lots of sauce and under melted cheese. But the crab cake appetizer was just delicious. Beautiful harbor view on the dock with heaters if it gets cold. Wonderful servers. Enjoyed our time there

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Duck Soup

4.0(317 reviews)

3.8 mi

Super cute place tucked away in the forest with beautiful natural landscaping. Our server was…read moreattentive and kept our large group supplied with beverages. Food came out in a timely manner and overall was pretty solid. I had the pork belly appetizer which was quite good. Others at the table had the clams which were apparently tasty. The steak was the most popular dish at the table, and everyone was pleased with both flavor and preparartion. I had the scallops, which were delicious, and I really loved the sauce. Definitely a good spot with a romantic and intimate feel.

Beautiful setting surrounded by trees. Service was very good. My husband's duck breast was…read moredelicious and it should be for the cost. My pasta dish lacked flavor; ended up adding a lot of Parmesan. It did take a while to get our entrees. The kitchen was slow. All in all it was a good experience. Be prepared for a big bill at the end of the meal.

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Downriggers

4.0(766 reviews)

8.0 mi

The service, food, and setting were all great. They were so accommodating of our needs and we were…read morecold from having just come from whale watching - they provided heaters and blankets happily. Highly recommend and I wish I could remember our server as he was incredibly helpful and kind. Would definitely eat here again.

We stopped in for dinner without reservations. We couldn't get a table outside but did get a table…read moreby the window. It turns out that we had a better table as people outside were cold! Several people were given beach towels by staff to wrap up in to keep warm. Whew! Our lack of planning actually turned out to be a blessing in this case as mid-September nights can be quite chilly! My husband wanted an appetizer and we mentioned that I have a daily intolerance. The server mentioned that they can prepare the mussels, which my husband mentioned, in a coconut milk and red curry sauce like what they do for clams. We really enjoyed them! We soaked the bread in the broth after eating the mussels to enjoy as much as the delicious broth as possible! I decided to order sesame crusted ahi appetizer and a side salad with shrimp as my "entree" and my husband immediately knew he was getting the lemon herb risotto with crab. He enjoyed every bite of it - including the kale!!

Crab Melt***

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Crab Deviled Eggs***

San Juan Island Brewing

4.1(479 reviews)

8.2 mi

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.

Solid experience. The most happening place in town! Busy on a Tuesday evening. Plenty of seating…read moreinside and out. Garage doors open so a very open air feel to it. No reservations necessary. Well staffed. Soup of the day was potato, bacon and jalapeño and wow! It' was amazing! Pizza with prosciutto and arugula was good. Crust is super, super thin. The prosciutto was in really large pieces and the arugula was light but overall good.

The Bar

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The Barnacle

4.7(131 reviews)

12.8 mi

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!

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Blue Water Bar & Grill

2.8(379 reviews)

8.1 mi

Good: - potato and ham soup…read more- chicken wings (nothing special tho) - Cobb salad (good portion) Meh: - ribs - ahi tuna (blackened tuna was too salty; sashimi tuna was super fishy) Nice location with a view. The food was super mid tho.

Monday night dinner in early June meant that they weren't too busy…read more We both ordered the steak salad-one rare and one medium. The medium one came out fine. The rare steak was, at best, medium well. Pointed out to server the over done steak which she agreed was not correct. Ten minutes later a more rare steak came out. Odd that it took longer to get the replacement steak than the original orders. Anyway, the steak and balsamic dressing salad were average. The steak was gristly and small. It would have been nice if someone like the cook or server had actually looked at what they made to ensure that it was done correctly. Lastly, the server never came back to the table to check on our meal after dropping off the food. This restaurant seems to be one of those that survives on tourism volume and not quality of food. There are several others nearby, including the Downrigger, that are better.

Steamer Clams

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Island Pie

4.1(136 reviews)

7.0 mi

If I could give the flavor of the pizzas more then 5 star I would. A day later I'm still thinking…read moreabout my first bite . Simple menu of deliciousness. Highly recommend the Alfredo sauce with pesto . Never had anything like it and could eat it every day . With a glass of their melot Great service as well .

Island Pie is a cut above the simple pizza place. Though its ambiance is casual, the dishes are…read moreelevated. The beet salad has fresh herbs. The squash pizza is drizzled with balsamic vinegar reduction. The location, right on Deer Bay Marina, is also gorgeous, particularly from the deck. Service is friendly and efficient. A cute and peaceful place away from the bustle of Eastsound.

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Outside

The Lower Tavern

3.9(283 reviews)

12.8 mi

We had lunch at The Lower Tavern right after getting off the ferry. We liked the atmosphere and…read morethe service. We got Buffalo chicken burger w/ coleslaw and Salmon burger w/ mushroom soup. We liked both our burgers, every ingredient was fresh and well made. The buffalo chicken was the standout item for me. Highly recommend.

This place was referred to us by a bartender where we were staying. He said they had the BEST…read morehamburgers and boy - was he right! In fact, all of the food we had here was so yummy! The curds and sweet potato fries were my fav - second only to their burgers. We sat out on the patio w/our dog, had a couple beers, ate great food in the sun and it was wonderful. Oh - and the staff were so friendly & fun! We'll definitely be back!

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Hi had breakfast at the lime kiln cafe at Roche Harbor resort and we all saw a Rat run around the floor and when we told the employees about it and they said they know and been trying to get rid of them for months now! And later that day I found one of the cooks and asked them about the rats he said it's a huge problem with rat dropping all over the food racks in the back of the kitchen and on all the clean dishes and the boxer and canned food! I can't believe this place can still be in business without someone getting sick. My family will never come back again this grossed us out, read more

Mary Kay R.

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4 years ago

It is a cozy little spot with just the goods you need for a picnic. We had a perfect hot dog with cheese and potato salad. Nice shady dot and very jovial service. read more

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Jimmy T.

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13 years ago

Worst fried clams I've ever eaten! Utter waste of money.

Gary B.

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11 years ago

Good food, but be aware, a little pricey.

John M.

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14 years ago

Two words : homemade doughnuts!

Bob M.

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14 years ago

Great food but pricy

Lime Kiln Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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