We didn't expect to find a nice cocktail bar at Friday harbor but were surprised to stumble upon…read moreUrchin. They have limited seating but give off a speakeasy vibe. We sat by the bar and the bar tender was super friendly and welcoming. They have a limited but interesting food menu. We tried the Endangered species cocktails namely, Sea Foam and Save the Butterflies. The cocktails were really good. We had so much fun! A must try in Friday Harbor.

Cute spot with the best drinks in Friday Harbor! Great for non alcoholic beverages too!read more

The Chicago hot dogs and fresh cut fries were amazing! The pretzel buns were a nice touch. The…read morecocktails were amazing! The atmosphere was perfect and the staff were very friendly. This place did everything right and was a favorite stop of our trip to Friday Harbor. We will be back many more times in the future.

Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

We are just finishing dinner. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, bread board,…read morechorizo clam chowder, and the burger. The clam chowder wasn't special, but was good. I. Everything else was extra good. It exceeded our expectations. I would come back.

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

Service was fast and friendly: we sat outside. Caesar salad with salmon was perfectly made. The…read moresalmon was just right. Croutons were not homemade if I have to be strictly snob about it. Ramen was tasteful. The vegan homemade burger was very good. Patty was moist and avocado aioli tasted really good.

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.

If you find yourself in Friday Harbor, you absolutely have to visit this spot. My top tip: make a…read morereservation. This place fills up fast, and after dining there, it's easy to see why! Our party of three visited for lunch at noon on a Thursday. Since we had a reservation, we were seated immediately at a lovely table right by the window. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were incredibly courteous and friendly throughout our meal. We initially thought about starting with some small plates, but we were so eager for seafood that we jumped straight into the entrees. We weren't disappointed: Bouillabaisse: This was our first time trying this dish, and it was the highlight for us. It was incredibly flavorful--exactly what we were craving. Spicy Prawn Mac and Cheese: It definitely lived up to its name! It wasn't "blow-your-head-off" hot, but it had a perfect, noticeable kick that really elevated the dish. Blackened Cod Tacos: These were fantastic. The cod was perfectly prepared and worked so well with the rest of the taco ingredients. We also enjoyed a couple of non-alcoholic drinks that hit the spot, though I'll admit that since I'm writing this a couple of weeks later, I forgot to snag photos or the specific names of the drinks! They also have a really nice patio area if you prefer dining outdoors. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a great meal with a view, this place is a must-visit!

Beautiful ambience, decent food, service needs a bit of work for sure. Had reservations on a Monday…read morefor husbands birthday. Waited 5 minutes to be seated because they couldn't find menus. Better print some more up! Lovely table outside. Nice wine selection. The local oysters were delicious. Husband loved the crab tater tots. Too heavy with too much sauce for me but that's my preference. Then the problem. We waited for over an hour for our mains. No one popped by to say anything. People around us were getting served and leaving. I'm sure there was some sort of order mixup in the kitchen. Husband loved the bouillabaisse although it had a creamy sauce which is not typical. I ordered the halibut and it was a gorgeous quality piece that was substantial but...the worst thing...overcooked and dry. I wanted to cry because it would have been perfect. Our server even made a point of telling me they cook them to medium rare. I'm thinking this spent a bit of time under the heat lamps. They offered a free dessert for bday which was nice but by then we'd been sitting there over two hours and were just ready to leave. I can deal with the long wait...very crowded and looked a but short staffed. But when they ruined my halibut that made me sad. I would give them a 3 at best but husband liked everything and he was the birthday boy so..

Wow, what an amazing find! From the moment we were greeted at the front door to the moment we left,…read morewe felt very welcomed. Our servers were very kind and attentive! Seating inside was small, but comfortable. And the food was absolutely delicious! Fresh and unique flavors- the black cod with coconut curry sauce and fried shallots took our breath away. We felt the price for everything was well worth it! Will definitely stop by again whenever in the area :)

tl;dr At best, unprofessional; at worst, totally incompetent…read more For all the sordid details read on... Tonight I just had a very surprising and disappointing experience with OysterTale. Back in July 6 I made a reservation for tonight (Sept 11) for a table of 4 at 7:15pm through their website (via OpenTable). I was very much looking forward to dinner this evening. Yesterday I even received the "let them know you're coming" confirmation email to confirm my reservation - which I eagerly did. Imagine my surprise when I get to the restaurant tonight and there is a handwritten sign on their door saying "Closed Friday and Saturday for a private event". How could they be closed after I was able to make a reservation months ago AND confirm it just yesterday? Also, there was no private event happening - the doors were closed and no one was inside. I'm now left with nothing on a Friday night. (More on that in the PS). I decide to call and at least let them know that I had a reservation and can't imagine why they took my reservation. I fully expected to be leaving a voicemail but to my surprise a child answered the phone. Confused, I asked if this was Oystertale and the voice said "Yes"; figuring that perhaps this was just a young-sounding person I went ahead and explained my situation. In the middle of my explanation someone else came on the line who sounded like an adult woman, and I could hear the child trying to explain what was happening in the background, and I thought "What's happening here?" I started all over and re-explained my situation to the woman on the phone. Did she apologize? No. Not once during the entire conversation. Instead, the first things she said was "Did you make the reservation on our site or something else?" I replied "Through your website" getting annoyed that there wasn't an acknowledgment of the predicament I was in. Then she said "Well, we're trying to use Square instead of OpenTable." And I said "Clicking on the reservation button on your website took me to OpenTable to make the reservation, and I confirmed it yesterday. Just wanted to let you know this." There was silence on the other end. Literally no reply for seconds. At that point I was more than a little annoyed, so I left my name and phone number and said "thought you should know in case there are others like myself" and hung up. Look, maybe I can understand if the reservation system was on the blink, but this is a $50 - $100 a table place! How could it have gotten so bad to never have been notified by a "top tier" restaurant. Second, there was never an apology or acknowledgement of the terrible situation that left me in. Third, why was I talking to a kid on the phone?? And lastly, how many other people were in my situation? With this kind of experience it's hard to trust OysterTale. I'd expect a place of this caliber to have their reservation system rock solid and to apologize when speaking to a patron live on the phone. PS. We went upstairs to DownRiggers and they were graciously able to seat us in the bar area (on a Friday night!) and it was delicious and we ended up having a lovely evening. Thank you DownRiggers! Yes, I left them a great review. PPS.

We stopped by on June 16, 2026, after an enjoyable whale-watching excursion and were looking…read moreforward to having dinner here. Unfortunately, our experience ended before we ever made it to a table. When we arrived, the hostess was on the phone. We waited patiently, but there was no acknowledgment of our presence--not even a simple "I'll be right with you." Once she finished her call, we asked for a table for four. Rather than greeting us or explaining the wait in a courteous manner, she simply shook her head and informed us there would be a 40-45 minute wait. The issue was not the wait time; it was the complete lack of hospitality. Had we been greeted warmly and treated like valued guests, we likely would have waited. Instead, we were left with the clear impression that our business was neither wanted nor appreciated. We chose to leave immediately and spent $200+ at another restaurant where we felt welcomed. While I understand that busy restaurants often have long waits, there is no excuse for poor customer service and basic discourtesy. Based on this experience, I will not return, nor would I recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area.

Great fine dining experience! Dim lighting, quality table clothes, new utensils for every course…read more Would definitely recommend a reservation for a Friday night. We were served quickly and the food came out fast. Oysters were delicious and fresh and the dessert was sooo good

The staff was wonderful! The food was fabulous! I highly recommend the clam chowder it's amazing!!!…read moreI had the crab cake sliders, but for some reason didn't get the Cole slaw? The sliders were incredible! My wife had the burger, the beef was extremely flavorful!!! The bar had a great atmosphere! We highly recommend this restaurant for a nice meal!

Basically it's a diner upfront with a sports bar setup in back, with lots of TV screens…read more Surprisingly good food options for a sports bar though, I must say, and really good service -- there were like 4 servers checking on us, and our pizza/salad special proved to be super tasty, with gloriously melty cheese on a nice tomato sauce base and good crisp crust. Not quite divey-- the lighting is pretty good -- but also very casual.

Gorgeous view, Delicious menu…read more Both times we've been here to take guests to dinner it's been a great time. The range of the menu means something for everyone. Sometimes dinner is a couple of appetizers. So many good things to choose. Tasty cocktails, generous servings. Occasionally a sever will get caught by a friend eating there and need to say a little longer "Hello!" But that's a plus to me - this place will stay around.

Great food and service. Loved that we had a view of the water from our table. The food and drinks…read morewere DELICIOUS! Great Lopez Island find for sure. I would absolutely come back.

Could be a good place but at this point would not go back or recommend. Our server was friendly…read morebut did not check on us after being served. I had to catch her attention to ask for dessert. The total cost of our meal (without alcohol), was not the second issue. The two main entrees we ordered were. Two couples each split a meal because the description we were given was that it was a large portion. We and the other couple each ordered the $36 scallop and noodle meal. I can't remember the name of it but I believe it was the most expensive on the menu, maybe. I will say the restaurant was nice enough to split them ahead of time. However, our plates had the following... mine with two scallops and some noodles, my wife's with one scallop and some noodles. Our two friends received the same accordingly. The taste was wonderful but that meant a $36 entree had three scallops and not a lot of noodles; that is it. Perhaps I expect more than I should but I am not one to shy away from an expensive meal now and again. This I would expect from a high end restaurant but this is not a high end restaurant. Overall: Good tasting Poor follow up from waitress Way too much money for what you receive (especially this entree) ...doesn't matter who you are. The other items we ordered were , in my opinion, not terribly priced but somewhat still. Perhaps it is just Washington's crazies and the fact I am on an island but...???.... At this point I would give this place a 2 out of 5

We decided to go here for lunch (no other options really available), and we are so glad we did!…read more Staff was amazing. Music was good and not too loud. We will be returning to try their dinner menu. We got to meet the chef and he signed his Ramen cookbook for us. We loved that we could take our pup with us (he stays in his stroller the entire time). If you only order 1 thing, make sure it's the Pork dumplings!!! Those were absolutely amazing! His ramen was delicious as well. The burger was good, but nothing to write home about. The fries were good!