Riverside Cafe

Food was the best we have had since moving up here from Central Valley of Ca that had really good…read moreMexican food. Very authentic dishes, that everything was homemade and not prepackaged. Service was great and made you feel very welcome and like you knew them for years. Ambiance was fantastic great decor and vibe when we were there. Thank you to all the owners and family that help to give us a great experience We will be back when ever we come back over to Oak Harbor. We live in Silverdale now, wish you had a location here on this side of the bridge. I'm

Great service! My kids had breakfast and loved it. The pancakes and French toast were a hit. The…read morehusband and I had the carne asada and the taco plate. Everything was delicious. I grew up in Southern California and am always looking for yummy Mexican food. This did not disappoint. We all highly recommend!

Chorizo breakfast quesadilla

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Island Cafe

3.9(411 reviews)

0.6 mi

I typically never write reviews, but this place was great. i really did have low expectations…read morebecause i never hear about this place but me and the hubby were very satisfied! we got the Philly sandwich and a rio grande burger, as well as a chocolate cake. reasonably priced and our waitress Victoria was super sweet, and accommodating even though i asked her for some extra things ! Ambience and music were great. definitely recommend ! coming from another waitress :)

From the courtesy of the employees to the attention of detail when it comes to customer service and…read moresatisfaction. It goes without saying that the food is delicious. I'm partial to the fish and chips myself. Lastly I've gotta add that they treat my golden retriever service dog, Rosie,like royalty.

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6oz Sirloin steak and eggs with wheat toast and hash browns. Very tasty

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Prime Rib Skillet with Eggs Overeasy

Lava Louie's

3.8(26 reviews)

0.2 mi

This review praises a local sports bar for its consistently good food like the Reuben, pizza, and…read moresandwiches, a lively game-day atmosphere, and a fun pool table where friendly locals play. .

ants crawling all over the wall and few on our table. service wasn't good…read more will never be back!

Looking from the bar area to the dining area

Ring of Fire 8" pizza Pepperoni, sausage, jalapeno, and habanero

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Outside Lava Louie's

The Mill at The Kasteel

4.1(127 reviews)

1.8 mi

A go to restaurant and staple here in Oak Harbor…read more Haven't had a bad meal yet It's an American / Mexican style restaurant and Mexican is one of my favorites so yeah Try it out!

I've always dined here whenever I'm in town. This time around we were a party of 15 and we were…read moreable to be seated quickly. It's a pretty big restaurant so it's good for large groups. However, keep in mind that the food might take longer. For us, it was not that long and maybe because it was brunch time. We came here after church. I don't remember our servers name but she was efficient and nice. Nothing really stood out of the ordinary but that's fine since we were a big party. Food: Chicken Fried Steak Traditional Breakfast with hash browns, toast, 2 eggs and bacon The bacon to me was a bit overcooked. It was crispy and some people like it that way but it looked like it was dehydrated. I enjoyed my chicken fried steak. It was cooked perfectly and the gravy tasted yummy. Not salty and good taste. I was not a fan of the house potatoes. It needed some kind of seasoning. The eggs were cooked good. Overall, this is a great spot for brunch that can accommodate large groups.

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Hale’s Kitchen

4.0(93 reviews)

0.7 mi

As always food was excellent! Our wait time to order was…read moreminimal even though they were busy as always. Our orders came out extremely fast, exactly as we had placed them , we were checked on twice by Violet ... what a pleasant and cheerful person. Loved the camo pants

I got the five shrimp and french fries. The breading on the shrimp was delicious and the french…read morefries are nicely seasoned. The gentleman at the front was very personable. It has nice ambience for a cafe. I have been looking for good fish fry/shrimp baskets on the Olympic Peninsula and now I've found it. Worth coming to Oak Harbor to get.

Bar

5 Piece Chicken Combo

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Five piece with sauce, fries and a toast. Comes with a drink! Beautiful. Just beautiful .

Orlando's Bar + Southern BBQ

4.5(339 reviews)

0.0 mi

I lucked out at the Anacortes art festival and found their food truck. They had a couple different…read moreplate options and since I've never been there before and I love barbecue, I went for the whole plate. They gave me three meat options and three sides. I ordered pulled pork and brisket, with extra of those since I didn't want hot links. For the sides, I ordered green beans with potatoes, baked beans and jambalaya. All of it was so delicious! The meat was moist and not overly smoked. The sides were all delicious. The people working in the food truck were really nice and helpful. next time we are in Oak Harbor I will definitely go there to eat.

We have wanted to go here for years and I was so disappointed. It was 1:30 on a Saturday. No…read morecatfish, collard greens, wings or tea. The chicken was dry and so was the cornbread. When I asked for butter for my cornbread all they had was the oily melt they brush on the top. The kielbasa was ok and the bbq sauce was good. The service was fine and it was clean.

Welcome

Mac abd Cheese

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Front counter

Off The Hook

2.8(26 reviews)

0.1 mi

Went for a girls night with a friend from out of town. Super cute spot, great drinks and things to…read moredo. Can't wait to go back with my husband!

Good Energy, but to put in perspective A French 75, Gin and…read moretonic, and blue Hawaiian cost $25, and two individual shots of well vodka costs $23 Our mixed drinks in total of about 4, maybe 5 shots...

The drinks between me and my two friends.

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Wicked Teuton Brewing

4.2(31 reviews)

0.5 mi

I stopped in to kill some time before catching a movie at Oak Harbor Cinemas that is two doors…read moredown. I was impressed that they offer five different hard ciders on tap in addition to a dozen craft beers on tap. I chose to sample a Baked Apple cider and it was aptly named! It tasted like I was drinking a baked apple I also noticed that they have a partnership with Lava Louie's pizza! There is a QR code on the side of their napkin dispensers that will connect you to Lava Louie's online ordering menu! And, Lava Louie's will deliver it to you at Wicked Teuton! However, Wicked Teuton does offer their own menu. You don't have to order from Lava Louie's if you don't want to. I had an enjoyable wait for my movie. I just hope the movie is as enjoyable as my wait was.

Nice for events Friendly staff…read moreAffordable fun I would go again, located in oak harbor

The QR code to order food from Lava Louie's

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Frasers Gourmet Hideaway

4.6(291 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

I had the salmon appetizer and the Texas rib entrée. Both were phenomenal. We sat at the chef's…read moretable and were served by.Ms Fraser (owner Scott Frasers daughter) ... She was a true professional and prompt with greetings service. Follow up food recommendations all while helping other customers. The owner scott Fraser checked in on us a couple times and made us feel comfortable at home and well taken care of. I love this restaurant and would recommend it to anybody who wants a top-notch meal. I wish it was up to me to give up Michelin stars!

The food was excellent, wait staff was superb, the attention to detail behind the counter was…read moreamazing, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the owner priority's are somewhat concerning on clientele. There was a women tweaker there sitting with a group of three others, we were told she used to work at the restaurant and liked by the owner. People asked to move from their tables because of her and it was difficult to enjoy your meal because the group was extremely loud, rudely so. The owner did nothing to quiet them, even after we complained, as did others. Sad, and even though I really enjoyed the food I doubt I'll go back. But big praise to guys behind to counter!

Dining room. Hardwood floor, white table clothes, and comfy chairs

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Frazier's outside

All Sports Bar & Grill

3.7(29 reviews)

1.6 mi

In my opinion, this place doesn't even deserve one star. I was a regular customer for over 10…read moreyears, but I'll never be back. The bartender, Lucy, repeatedly added money to the tip jar without asking, which left me feeling like my money was being taken without my consent. The food has also gone downhill, and the area around the bathrooms consistently smelled like urine. The biggest reason I won't return is the new security guard. Based on my own experience, he previously came into the bar when he didnt work there and frequently made young women uncomfortable by hitting on freshly 21-year-old customers and staring at people from the corner and makeing nasty comments . Now he's working security and using his phone while checking IDs, which did not make me feel comfortable. I know this man and im not letting him take photos of my id for his stash. The atmosphere has completely changed. What used to feel like a neighborhood bar now feels like an over-policed club. Security constantly follows customers around, making it impossible to relax and enjoy yourself. On top of that, the security guard regularly smokes in the entrance, blowing cigarette smoke toward customers as they walk in. It's unprofessional and creates a terrible first impression. From what I personally observed, many of the other employees seemed frustrated with the behavior of these two staff members as well. After more than a decade of being a loyal customer, I'm extremely disappointed in what this place has become. I can't recommend it to anyone. There are plenty of better bars that treat their customers with respect.

It's rare that we would return to a bar that misses the mark on nearly every thing we normally look…read morefor in adult drinkeries: They are not deliberately divey, but attract a divey clientele. Their tap list is weak. Their drink program is uncreative and unremarkable. The environment is smelly, dated, and uninteresting. They are primarily a sports bar. It's a place to watch tv. The food is not good. Greasy and generic. But the service is excellent, and they have decent pool tables... There you go.

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John S.

11 years ago

Was visiting the island over the weekend since I have family who lives on it and we decided to give riverside cafe a try. Upon entering, it took over 15 minutes to even get acknowledged let alone get our drinks. When we finally got our order taken, the food took another 25-30 minutes to get when it was only a party of 4 and all having ordered simple meals. When we finally received our food it was cold and hard as if it had been sitting for several minutes. I ordered the country fried steak and it was hard as a rock and the eggs were cooked wrong. Our go to place for breakfast in oak harbor is normally island cafe but that place was completely packed so we wanted to try the new place in town which seems to have had the same menu as island cafe just lower quality food with poor service and higher prices. Don't waste your time and money going here and just head over to the island cafe! read more

Jeff S.

4 years ago

Probably the best "fish and chips" that I've ever had. Great fresh cod with a very thin light deep-fried breading, unlike so many other places that have thick, greasy versions. The clam chowder was excellent too. I wanted to ask them for their recipe, thought about it and realized that if it was my recipe that I would never give it away. Yes, it was that good. Many locals were there and others were getting food to go. Friendly, attentive staff. Small place, almost a hole-in-the-wall, but definitely worth the visit. Went there yesterday and will be going back again tomorrow. Today our lunch at a different restaurant cost $110, but it couldn't top the lunch at the riverside cafe, which included a fantastic lavender-lemon Mojito... read more

Cindy C.

8 years ago

Food was great and our server, Maria, was very friendly and accommodating... we'll be back!

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