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    Lime Kiln Cafe

    3.9 (207 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Albert T.

    We were initially planning to head to Madrona Grill for lunch on the recommendation of our hotel concierge, but after realizing that their online menu and their actual in restaurant menu is entirely different (and missing what we were planning on ordering), we decided to eat at the Lime Kiln Grill instead. Owned by the same company, this restaurant is a more casual counter-service type of establishment, apparently famous for their donuts, which we of course had to order as well. It was pretty busy at 11AM, but there were plenty of tables both inside and out. The food took around 20 minutes to arrive. Maple Donut ($2.49) - This donut looks better than it eats. It tastes decent enough - both icing and cake base that aren't too sweet, with vanilla flavored dough and a tiny bit of maple flavoring in the icing. The problem is the texture - when I want a really good cake donut, I expect there to be a crust on the outside contributing a bit of a texture difference vs. the soft and fluffy cake interior. This one, on the other hand, is completely soft and fluffy throughout, like it wasn't fried nearly long enough to develop a crust. Either that, or it had been sitting too long in a moist environment? The sign says they make these fresh daily, so it's a bit strange. It's also a bit on the oily side. (3/5) Clam Chowder, Bowl ($10.95) - Good creaminess, a good amount of ingredients mixed into the stew, with skin on red potato, celery, and clam. There's isn't too much clam swirling around, and the clam taste seems to be a little lacking compared to other clam chowders I've eaten. It's definitely more milky in taste than a lot of other chowders. They add a ton of dried herbs that add a bit more complex flavor. It's salty and milky, but otherwise a bit too light on the clam. Still, it's not a bad clam chowder by any means. (4/5) Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich ($19.95) - This sandwich includes a thinly pounded breast filet, breaded and fried to perfection. While it's white meat, it's surprisingly not dried out and instead is still rather softer in texture and not overcooked. The breading is fried very nicely, being almost cornflake-like in crunch factor. It's applied very evenly and tastes somewhat similar to KFC (texture-wise as well) - not that I've eaten KFC in a while, so I could be wrong! A ton of spices adorn the breading. If this is a frozen, commercial fried chicken patty, I would be very impressed. Lengthwise cut pickles line the bottom bun, which is buttered and toasted well, along with a smattering of fried jalapeno chips. There's a bit of slaw on top, then a bunch of chipotle mayo. It's a little smoky, but not really spicy at all. I do have an issue with the bun - it's a rectangular ciabatta that I don't think goes well with the sandwich. To have good textural contrast, typically fried chicken is paired with a soft and fluffy bun. The ciabatta, on the other hand is a denser and drier bread that doesn't fit as well. Then again, I was not expecting this sandwich to be any good and the quality certainly surprised me. The sandwich comes with some normal commercial thin fries. They are salted heavily, have a good crisp and taste like what a fry should taste. No complaints here. (4/5) I don't think I missed out on anything choosing to eat here instead of Madrona Grill. They serve simple, but satisfying fare. I'm just not sure why they are so famous for their donuts though! Bathrooms - Both larger rooms and individual rooms outside on both sides of the building shared with the other businesses.

    Food Physicist D.

    A great place for breakfast if you are in the Roche Harbor area. Very efficient ordering system when you walk in the door. Have a seat and enjoy the view of the resort. It's definitely worth the wait for a delicious meal. Don't forget to get one of their famous doughnuts for a second breakfast! We will be back!

    Breakfast menu (Dec '24)
    Brett M.

    The fish & chips were mentioned on a lot of reviews, but were pretty bad. The fish was cold in the center and the fries were lukewarm. The chowder tasted like chemicals, not very fresh and the chicken salad was not spectacular. We would have left the food on the table if we weren't starving. They seem to be doing well just because of their location, and care little for the quality of the food they're putting out. The servers were nice, but not friendly. They did bring over the order to the table. The tables that were empty, only half of them were clean. Maybe they're understaffed.

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    Jim R.

    I love the breakfast here. They do a great job and the views are fantastic. Order at the counter, get the doughnut of the day

    1/2 turkey sandwich
    Joan F.

    Good food, steep prices. It's clean and the service was friendly and efficient. Lunch for 3 people was $45. One of us had ice tea, otherwise we drank water. My point? Even in the off season, it's expensive here. Still the views were good and the food was tasty. The 12 oz soup was filling and had a smoky tincture to it. I love split pea soup and this soup was really well prepared: creamy and perfectly seasoned (most restaurants add too much salt). The turkey sandwich with small chowder was also delicious. The dining room was a bit messy with debris on the floor and chairs pushed away from the tables. Next time I'd just eat on the boat, but a friend was disembarking so going out to lunch was a social decision. Im glad we tried this place but the prices will likely keep me away in the future.

    Maple bacon (special of the day) donut, chocolate donut - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    Located in the Roche Harbor Resorts, this is a breakfast place famously known for the cake donuts. I went here just a little after 10am Sunday, perfectly timed to beat the brunch rush, as there was a queue of 15 people when we left 5 minutes later. So if you want the special donut of the day, you'd want to get there before 10am to be safe, or even earlier if you are visiting in the peak summer months. We got the last specialty donut (same price as the permanent rotation) which is the maple bacon donut, as well as a chocolate donut. It was $2.63 per donut after tax, which is decently priced. For the hype, I would not give it 5 stars, as the maple bacon did not have much bacon flavor. It was a slightly glorified maple donut with some texture from bacon bits. The chocolate donut was a bit too sweet for my liking, even though I could tolerate sweeter desserts if they intended to make it as such. If you are in the area, I would try the donuts or even the breakfast items, but I would not make a journey of 15 min or more just for their famous donuts.

    Eddy F.

    The food was great and their portions were awesome. The service was great. The ambiance was good.

    Cubano
    Rob B.

    Aloha, when you have dinner rez in 3 hours, yet you're so hungry as you just finished playing pickleball, best to share a sandwich to hold you over. We stumbled onto Lime Kiln Cafe, where they make fresh sandwiches. Our cubano was so ono! Great system, you stand in line to order and pay, you get a number, find a table and viola the food is served. You can dine indoors or outdoors on a nice boardwalk with umbrellas. All with a fantastic view of the boats (yachts) in the harbor. Roche Harbor drips in millions if not billions of dollars just sitting there in the harbor. Fun little town of shops, hotels, wedding venues and fun! Enjoy!

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    Get up early and get donuts while they're still warm! The rest of the food is very good, too. :)

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    7 years ago

    Exquisite food, very fresh!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful view of the harbor too! This is a sandwich shop with a irresistible menu!

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    7 years ago

    They have served one of the best pizza I ever had. Very good, delicious and located in a good spot with perfect view of the boats!

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    11 years ago

    Deserves a 5 star. Donuts and fish n chips in one of the most beautiful spots ever...

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    Canned shrimp in an ocean town? Overpriced, mediocre food. Too bad, the surrounding are beautiful, lunch not so.

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    Easy and good food. Perfect place for eating with small children.

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    Fantastic Cuban sandwich, great clam chowder, pleasant atmosphere. Would visit again and would recommend to all.

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    Excellent pancakes, good coffee, fantastic donuts--at a reasonable price for this resort :)

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    Ask the Community - Lime Kiln Cafe

    Madrona Bar & Grill - White truffle Parmesan fries ($9.95)  IG: @ohmyono

    Madrona Bar & Grill

    4.0(255 reviews)
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    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!

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    The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House

    The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House

    4.1(248 reviews)
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    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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    Lime Kiln Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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