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    Matthew's Smokehouse

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Loaded fries--get this!
    Joan F.

    We liked our dinner here: --wedge salad--very good--4 stars --loaded fries with brisket, pickled jalapeños, and baked beans-outstanding 5 stars --smoked salmon appetizer-2 stars for 1 ounce serving of just okay salmon, mediocre crackers and okay white cheddar ( Costco kerrygold vibes) Good service for order at the counter and food delivered to you. The grounds looked wonderful but folks were fighting off yellow jackets so we ate indoors. Good place to visit--we'll be back if we're in the area again.

    Brisket and Ribs.
    John G.

    Last night and dinner on Orcas and this place came highly recommended. We got in about 6 pm and there was only one other person here. Nice homey interior with a little stage off to one side. This place must be hopping when there's music playing. Looks like there's a bar area with a pool table in a separate room. Ordered the brisket and ribs with a couple of sides. The brisket and ribs were very flavorful. Maybe a little too tender but tasty none the less. Worth the visit. Wish we were here on Friday when the live music was here.

    Brisket platter with french fries and coleslaw
    Paula D.

    Our first stop on Orcas Island after exiting the ferry was Matthew's and we are glad we did. Arrived about 5:30 and were able to immediately order. When we departed, there was quite a long line and the parking lot was nearly full. It was a Friday evening. The brisket - seriously - was some of the best I've ever had. It melted in your mouth and you did not need a knife - just a fork- to pry it open and enjoy! My husband enjoy his pulled pork sandwich as well. We sat outside on the patio on this beautiful June evening and the music they had playing was actually awesome.

    Brisket Mac and potato salad mmmm carbs

    Who doesn't like smoked meat?!?!? The sandwiches are great too. If I lived closer I'd eat here all the time. Slowly making my way through the menu.

    Brisket Sando $17
    Scott G.

    Wow how did we miss this place. Definitely in the top 3 eateries on Orcas and dog friendly too. I had the brisket sandwich and it was AWESOME!!! Live music? you betcha. Reasonably priced for Orcas. Highly recommended.

    Rib plate
    Izzie M.

    This place was amazing. Out in the middle of no where on the island but man was it worth the longer drive. The meat was fall of the bone delicious and the sides were amazing as well. The alcohol and drinks were strong haha The staff were really nice and personable. The restaurant was cozy and homey. The whole experience was awesome! Cannot wait to come back and eat here again!

    Cod & Chips
    Mecca F.

    This was the only thing open that was near our lodging. It appeared to be a family operation on a property with other lodging. It has so much yard to lounge on a nice day like today. Great customer services. Seat yourself after ordering. We order ours to go. Sadly the guy in front of us ordered the last ribs and they were all out of chicken as we were going to order the BBQ Plate. We ordered the brisket plate with two sides Mac & Cheese and collard greens. Cod & Chips. Everything was delicious except for the mac&cheese. The brisket just melts into your mouth.

    Cod tacos
    Kristin M.

    What a treat! Call and check the hours as they are likely to change during the year. It was open 4pm Friday- Sunday while we were there. Some items were out from the menu when we got there around 7pm so be flexible or show up when the place opens. The BBQ was amazing and I was impressed with the cod tacos. Definitely a job well done!

    Ribs, potato salad and coleslaw...pulled pork, fries and mac&cheese...all yummy!
    Linda W.

    Such a great hidden gem, out in Deer Harbor... Totally worth your drive if you're in Eastsound. Food was fantastic... I got the ribs and my nephew got the pulled pork. He also got the mac & cheese and fries. I got the potato salad and coleslaw. They were all good, but the fries were outstanding! Might just be the best I've ever had! Ambience was great. You can sit inside or outside. Very cute and cozy and especially if you get the couches! Sadly, I have one complaint, and this is just for the owners or chef. My nephew came in with his service dog, which is the most well trained and calm dog you've ever met. We were greeted with a "no pets allowed by the chef...You have to take them outside". I said 'he is a service animal!', and the chef shook his head and said take him outside. Thank you very much. And turned and walked away. I still can't believe the way he treated us. Not the Orcas Island hospitality I'm used to.

    Fried chicken, pork belly burnt ends, brisket, loaded fries, Mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato salad.
    Doug P.

    Great food and great service! Very cool and relaxing setting. Went for the super and watched the Chiefs repeat!

    a wooden walkway leading to a restaurant
    Viva B.

    This is an awesome place! It's self serve, you order when you come in, you can sit inside or outside & the food is delicious! My friend had a pulled pork sandwich w/fries & I had the fried chicken w/fries & cold slaw. You can see the water from the deck & there's lots of grassy area for kids to run around & play. They also have corn hole & a few other games for big & little people. The service is great & Paxton is an awesome cook!

    the front of the restaurant
    Sara G.

    My husband and I were staying at the Deer Harbor Inn and Matthew's Smokehouse was right next door to our cabin. We loved the food here and it was probably one of our favorite meals on the island. This restaurant is family run and not open all the time, so we were happy to be around when they just happened to be open. I thoroughly enjoyed my pulled pork sandwich. My husband ordered the BBQ brisket plate with mac n cheese and fries. We also split their wedge salad. Everything looked and tasted so good. Their BBQ meats were cooked very well. The mac n cheese was just creamy goodness. Service was excellent. We noticed that the servers were hustling back and forth making sure all the customers had everything they asked for. They have a few tables outside for dining, however we decided not to eat here. We took our food back to our room and had a nice dinner on our patio with a glass of wine. We just wish we had more time on the island so we could have come back to have another meal here again.

    2023 0915 Menu on the wall at front door.
    William S.

    The ribs and brisket were very good. The sauces were good. The side cowboy beans were good. Corn on the cob was a very good side. No refills on the skinny ice tea was a surprise. We stayed inside because of the flying bugs. Others joined us indoors. It's good barbecue so we will go back. Very good ADA access. Enjoy.

    Prime ribeye, creamy mac & cheese, well-seasoned fries.

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    Great service food was ok, good vibes and very nice people. We stopped in with a large party and was taken care of immediately.

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    Delicious food, amazing vibe, order at the front & seat yourself, great service. Will come here every time.

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    Great service, wonderful food and reasonable prices. We will definitely eat here again when we are in the area.

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    Really great food in an unexpected location. We went back a second time during our short stay.

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