The service was great. We chose to sit out back on their patio, where there are a bunch of picnic…read moretables. There were some kids playing cornhole that turned into a bunch of kids, throwing the beanbags at each other and just running laps lol. It's dog friendly and there were a few of those there. I like that they have a water station and the server made sure that she pointed it out so we could serve ourselves. Our server took our order at the table and they brought us our food. We thought the hamburgers were delicious. My husband asked them to make his with sourdough bread otherwise it's a brioche bun. The fresh cut fries were great! We also started with a prawn appetizer, which was good. The cocktail sauce was tasty. It's different than ordinary cocktail sauce.

Loved our visit to Firehall Kitchen and Taphouse! The patio is lovely--and dog-friendly, which made…read moreit perfect for us. Great spot to relax with a wonderful selection of beer and delicious food. We had the spicy fish tacos and the teriyaki bowl, and both were excellent. Flavorful, fresh, and exactly what we were craving. The whole experience was top-notch. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in La Conner--great food, great drinks, and a welcoming patio for you and your pup!

The reviews of the fish and chips are legit - so, so good. From the homemade tartar sauce to…read moreunbelievable (twice fried?) chips, to sitting on the patio and enjoying the view, you'll love it here! The clam chowder is also good (coming from someone who grew up with Cape Cod chowdah - so the bar is high!)

Is this a dive bar? Almost. Is the staff nice? Absolutely. Are the drinks delicious? 100%. Should…read moreyou get fried mushrooms because you miss the Schwann's man? You bet. 10/10 will return.

Friendly staff - got to taste the ciders on tap and got the crisp which was not too sweet…read more Ordered the Bison Burger and salmon tacos ($18). Nice big place and noise is less than average which is nice! Nice place to stop and have a meal/drink. There's also a lot of shops to visit on the same street.

One of my favorite brew pubs, their NW IPA is a keeper that I routinely run back to. Love the…read morevariety of beers on tap. This place is always busy, they have outdoor seating in the back that's nice to take advantage of on a sunny warm day. The food is so so, sometimes a hit sometimes just ok. I've had everything from the burger, pizza, tacos, etc etc. Like I said, I keep coming back for the beer and will continually to do so, cheers!

How I really wanted to like this place but was massively disappointed and feeling honestly scammed…read moreout of my money: This is a tourist trap and not a beloved local restaurant like I thought it would be. The cafe was very busy when we arrived and had to wait about 20 minutes for an open table out on the deck. Due to how busy it was, I had high hopes that the food was good. Unfortunately it felt more catered to the one and done tourist - take their money with over priced mediocre food that certainly did not command either aesthetics or taste. What we ordered: 1. Fried calamari $18: this was the smallest portion on an appetizer plate with three calamari rings and a handful of what appeared to be minuscule tentacle pieces heavily battered to give the dish the appearance of "more". Bland and oily - nothing really outstanding here. 2. Captain's Platter $28: this was the most expensive item on the menu. I ordered it hoping that at least quantity wise it would be satisfying. It came with one fried piece of cod, one fried piece of halibut, four fried shrimp and fries. I have never eaten more bland fries in my life. They weren't even crunchy but soggy with oil as they laid under the fried fish, which likely was hurriedly plated on the fries without letting the oil drip off. The fish was overcooked for sure - the cod was so small that I was honestly offended. The shrimp - undercooked. 3. Strawberry lemonade $5: standard, on the sour side. The only pleasant thing I have to say is that the hostess and waitress were very sweet. They were definitely understaffed and I felt badly for them so I tipped well. But I would not go back and do not recommend - unless you like to waste your vacation money on this tourist trap.

The food took forever to come (about 45 mins). The portion is so tiny and very oily. I DO NOT…read morerecommend this place. The grilled cheese was burnt. We ordered grilled cheese, calamari and burger. It was not great. Feel so scammed

We were a family group of 6 adults and 2 well-behaved young children for Mother's Day. We had a…read morereservation and the serving staff was friendly, professional and accommodating. Our meal was good though prices are high, portions were on the small side, and the kitchen was a bit heavy handed with the salt which was a common thread through our appetizers and entrees. There is no children's menu and truffle salt coated the fries so they were not appealing to young palates. We ordered 4 appetizers shared around the table, bread (excellent but not included with the meal), a single soup, 6 entrees, and 9 cocktails (two with no alcohol). The bill came to just over $600 before tax and tip.

Fabulous food, service, atmosphere. The staff at Nell Thorn is very informative about the food,…read morewine and cocktails. They offer suggestions based on diet restrictions or something you might not like. They are always there to make a suggestion and offer help but are not hovering. So nice to see a restaurant with so much help. The food is fresh; everything picked or caught from the same day. Ask to be seated at a window table. It's lovely to view the river while you are dining. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

Wonderful service, fantastic food, cozy ambiance. Perfect for a quiet meal alone and a cocktail at…read morethe bar.

The Fork at Skagit Bay still remains my favorite restaurant in Skagit County - and in all…read morecategories! Looking for a great happy hour? They've gotcha covered. Affordable lunch burger and a beer? Yup. Fancy date night romantic dinner with craft cocktails? Heck yeah. Combining a casual, marine-themed ambiance with quaint La Conner vibes, and adding in some truly delish food and drink, there are few places in the area I'd rather eat. My favorite here is their bouillabaisse, with big pieces of fish, half a fresh Dungeness crab, sausage, and all the goodness cooked in their house-made broth. All I can say is: try it. Their raw oysters are also a favorite, but I can't say I've ever had a bad dish here. One time I swung out and tried their pork chop, which was truly sent from heaven. Their wine list contains several affordable options - on one visit our group enjoyed two bottles of an exquisite rose. And if gin is in your repertoire, don't miss the Empress Aviation which is not only pretty to look at, but quite tasty as well. Their happy hour features incredible drink and appy discounts, including half price bottles of wine. And I'd be remiss not to mention their friendly, lovely service. We always feel special when we visit. What's not to love about The Fork? I'm officially hungry now!

Our first time visiting from California and Texas, and we are so glad we stopped here! The food was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The omelet was fluffy, the potatoes were delicious, and the portions were generous. It was one of those meals that had us talking about how good it was long after we finished. What made the experience even better was the incredible service. Our waiter, Stevie, was so sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests. We also want to give a special shoutout to Emily, who took the time to stop and chat with our daughter. Small gestures like that mean so much when you're traveling with little ones, and she made our family feel so welcomed. Great food, wonderful staff, and such a warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be recommending this spot to family and friends and will be back the next time we're in town!

20 Miatas roll into La Conner on a gorgeous sunny Saturday like the world's most adorable invasion,…read moreand I make a beeline straight for Calico Cupboard because priorities. (and bathroom!) I came for ONE cookie. ONE. What I found was an absolute wall of bakery beautifulness that stopped me dead in my tracks. The line was out the door, not surprisingly but I needed every minute of that wait to make my decisions. Final verdict: a raspberry kiss mocha (dreamy), a lemondoodle cookie (excuse me, WHAT), and a molasses cookie that I'm still thinking about. To. Die. For. My husband went rogue and ordered a Lotus drink, which unfortunately arrived as approximately 90% soda water with the flavor just... vibing separately at the bottom. We tried. We stirred. We let it go. Stick to the baked goods, friends. The staff was warm and lovely even with a line out the door, which is its own kind of superpower. Calico Cupboard, I will be back. Ideally with a seat at an actual table someday. And maybe six cookies this time.

Absolutely 5 Stars! O & T was my choice for my Birthday Dinner and it did not disappoint! We…read morerequested to sit upstairs for a more intimate dining experience and we had a lovely table by window with a water view. They had one bottle left of one of our favorite wines so we snagged it up and it ended up being one of my top 5 dinners of all time! We had the Oysters and Snowgoose Field Green Salad to start - for our mains, He had the Cioppino and I had the Scallops (of course!) both were amazing and our compliments to the Chef!

Came here with my husband on a rare date night. I was REALLY excited about this place. The menu had…read morea lot of our favorite dishes. For starters, we ordered the artisan bread, a dozen oysters, and the beet salad. As someone who bakes and sells my own artisan sourdough, I was underwhelmed by the bread. I liked the touch of truffle they add to it but it needed salt. And it also needed to be on the table well before the 35 minutes we waited for it. The oysters were also not very memorable. I can't remember what one of the varieties was, but they were brinier than I care for but that's just a personal preference. The kumamotos were the TINIEST oysters I've ever seen. I've eaten my share of kumamotos and I know Japanese oysters are generally smaller and sweeter than other varieties (which is why they're my favorite) , but I'm not exaggerating when I say they were the size of quarter. I also didn't like the frozen mignonette they served as an accoutrement. It didn't seem frozen--it spread like jam. It didn't really taste like vinegar or shallot like mignonette should. It was just not very good. The beet salad was EXCELLENT. The chèvre was generous, the bitter micro greens tasted great with the beets and chèvre. It was well seasoned. We devoured it. For entrees, I had the dayboat scallops and my husband had the duck leg. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the leek risotto was very tasty. I'm not really sure what I was supposed to do with the pickled lemon on my plate. I tried to eat a small piece with the other elements and it was so overpowering that I left the rest on my plate. Now let's talk about the protein--my $52 scallop dish came with THREE scallops. Not even whole scallops as I'm pretty sure they were cut in half to cook more evenly. Three small 1/2 scallops and two cubes of pork belly. For Fifty-two dollars. My husband enjoyed the duck, but again, the portions were disappointing. $230 later, we ended up going through a drive through because we were still hungry. Unlikely we'd return after such an expensive meal left us so unsatisfied.