The best part of this meal was the wait staff. The young lady serving us and talking us through…read morethe menu was friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. On the expensive side but worth it. My favorite was the scallop crudo and the steamed clams. Oh and they make a mean cocktail.

Having just arrived in Orcas Island, we heard many rave reviews about Matia. I would say I wasn't…read moretoo impressed, but I liked the food. We ordered the Birria Foccacia and Scallop Crudo. We came here thinking they would have actual meals, but the stuff we ordered, especially the Scallop Crudo, left us still hungry. The Birria Foccacia looked and tasted good, but not so reminiscent of actual Birria, as the consommé served with it tasted just like taco seasoning broth, no tanginess, such as lime or cilantro, added to it. With the Scallop Crudo, I would say they called it Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce, but I think they were actually thinking of the Lao Jeow Som. Sauce for the Scallop Crudo was delicious, though. I loved how fresh the ingredients were. For drinks, I got a mocktail of their Amaretto, I think. I liked the drink, it tasted very cozy for the weather. Overall, dishes are all farm to table here. That's why it is priced the way it is, but perhaps I wish there were just more to eat.

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!

Let's start out with service. The young man Alex was very pleasant, helpful and friendly…read more The food was over the top good especially the French Onion Soup. One of the best I've had. I got the risotto my wife the steak. Both very good. Would definitely come here again.

I'm extremely bummed to leave such a low score. My wife and I had high hopes this would be the…read morehighlight of our time on the island (food wise). The high points: The views! The location is wonderful. Water views, downtown, so it's easy to get around. Parking was easy and even though we were early for our reservation they sat us right away. The mids- when I made the reservation online I made a note about it being a very special birthday for my wife. I did not expect anything for free, but I anticipated they might at the minimum say something. Not one person ever mentioned it. The lows. The service, well intended, but under trained. I won't list everything but the prime example is once the food was dropped the server did not show up again until we were almost done. The food was sub par. We had Miso glazed cod and French onion soup. We weren't happy with either. By the looks of reviews, our experience was not normal. We hope it is just due to going before the tourist season starts. No matter the reason, it was a big let down.

No hard alcohol here - sad but true. However, the appetizers make up for it! The fried MAC & cheese…read morebites hit just right paired with the fried pickles Dog friendly patio is legit, but if you bring your pup you'll miss playing pool inside. I also don't drink beer but the waitress picked a banger for me and I stayed for 2! Ambiance is that of your typical local bar - little space, big spirit! Hope your experience is as solid as mine!

This is straight up pub food, so if you go in knowing what you're going to get, it's a great option…read morefor lunch or dinner. Service was very good, with a wonderful waitress that didn't need a note pad to take our order, and was attentive throughout. Asked for the Fried Clam Strips, and she was kind enough to warn that they weren't fresh but frozen. But they were fried, and exactly what I expected them to be. Burgers were quite large and tasty. I couldn't finish the Southwest Burger with bacon, but it was very good, and my wife devoured her Grilled Sourdough Burger. We both thought the Fries were excellent. Great selection of beers on tap. Don't expect much glamor, but you can expect a hearty, solid burger & fries!

The menu is highly miss leading from the yelp post, especially for the menu pricing. Online price…read moreis $10 for my French toast of 3 slices but current menu has 4 slices for 12. Also traditional Texas toast for French toast is nice and thick, these slices are paper thin. And the overall batter lacks flavor. The side ham for $4.50 is not worth it as the ham is paper thin and maybe 2.5-3 ounces. Whereas off island the ham would be 1-3-1/2 inch thick and 5-6 ounces. Ham should also be juicy, but B.C. this is so thin it's almost like Jerky would be, and very salty. When you go into a cafe that says Organic Orange Juice you are thinking fresh squeezed, this is obviously not the case here, definitely tastes no different than the Minute Maid I get for home. The coffee is not very strong either tastes a little watered down and a slight bit chemically from maybe them not cleaning the machine very well. Service is very lacking as well. Other than taking my order the server never came to my table again not even to see if I needed a coffee refill Would not recommend this as a place to stop when visiting Eastsound.

Breakfast - Local joint with VERY FRIENDLY staff!! The place…read morewasn't anything fancy, but there were many art pieces on the walls. We only had to wait a few minutes before we were seated and the service was quick. We had good orange and cranberry juice. The breakfast burritos were BIG and filled to the brim. I had l pico, and avocado to my ham burrito and my wife added the same plus sour cream. It was reasonably priced and delicious! We were only able to eat half of our burritos which the waitstaff could tell, so they brought us a few pieces of follow with a chuckle to take home the leftovers.

The food was delicious and the service staff was nice & Friendly! The ambiance was relaxing. I…read morewould have given this Inn restaurant a 5-rating. But one mushroom dish that we ordered was very salty. Their prime rib special was so delicious and priced right. I highly recommend this place. Nice and cozy!

I go here all the time, and I always have an exquisite experience. The ingredients are all of the…read morehighest quality--fresh, local, and organic. Many come directly from the garden on site! The service is fantastic and the ambiance is quaint and warm. If you can, plan a meal around sunset for an epic view!

Right on the water with a great atmosphere in downtown Orcas Island. It's an easy spot for the…read morewhole family, with menu options that work for everyone. My friends loved their burgers (chicken and hamburger), and while I went with the shrimp salad, it was fine -- not bad, just more on the simple side and heavy dressing. Overall, a solid stop for the location, views, and laid-back vibe.

It was our first visit to the island. We went all over. Loved it. We wanted to try next door (they…read moreweren't open the whole time we were there), but found this place. Awesome views, awesome service. They weren't unfortunately out of oysters. The clam chowder was really good and crab bisque was the best I've ever had, and I've had a lot. Overall great place. So, we indeed came again the next day to try more. It was great. Can't wait to come back to the island and do more. Thanks.

Awful service. One waiter and one busser. Took 45 minutes to get our drinks. Open tables and…read morepeople waiting. No common sense. Average food and expensive. Also not clean.

Acceptable food, fantastic location, weak service, and completely outrageous prices…read more This little restaurant is perched on the cliff above the Orcas Island ferry terminal, and as such, probably catches a third of the ferry-bound traffic (the hungry ones at least). We had a burger, clam strips, and their fried-stuff plate (mozzarella sticks, onion rings, curly fries). The burger was average; nicer than average bun, bacon a bit weak, non-Heinz (Sysco) ketchup only. Bummer. The clam strips were the stand out. Big pieces of real clam with a delicately seasoned breading allowed the flavors to come through. The onion rings were good, the mozzarella sticks were mediocre, and the curly fries... well, I like them OK, but why do they insist on that orange seasoning? This plate was also strange. You'd think they'd give you ranch for the fries/onion rings, and marinara for the mozzarella sticks, right? Well, it was COCKTAIL SAUCE, and that is an ugly surprise if you're looking for marinara on your cheese! Soda was $2, the burger was $11, the clam strips were $13 and the fried stuff, $9... $36.99 plus tax and tip total. Outrageous! I think we could actually eat at the airport for less. At least the food didn't suck.

Sadly not the same anymore as prior owner had it. Wouldn't recommend going to any more…read more Weird signs around the area for "pay for use" of everything, even $1 for a small peice of wood to burn. Parking lots for specific guests. Towels for "gold or better" guests. Oddly placed new amenities with picnic tables that have a large amount of weeds under it. No more hanging baskets or green grass. Staff is all gone from years past. Mansion is still closed and the store is now in the marina- weird. New roofed shelter by marina area but looks sub tier and out of place- grills are there now with benches. No wifi for boats in Marina.

My review is for the restaurant only. The spa is a solid five stars…read more I'm glad we ate here--the setting, the history, the ambiance are all stunning. The massive wooden furniture is impressive and surprisingly comfortable. This place has been loving restored and cared for. It was an absolute pleasure to be here and to sit on the veranda. The food was very average, although the Mansion Burger sounded amazing--maybe we just ordered wrong. The scallop/ halibut cake stole the show. I should have ordered two of those, along with the extraordinary Cole slaw ( best ever Coke slaw, imho). Sadly, we didn't stop at the scallibut cake, and the rest was disappointing; wedge salad, drowning in a watery blue cheese dressing, and overcooked lobster ravioli, served with four beautifully prepared scallops. I would return, but I'd order differently--just appetizers and skipping everything else. Drinks and scallibut cakes would make for a 4-5 star meal. The service, by the way, was just okay. She hadn't tried much of the menu, so she wasn't able to describe the dishes very well. She was great about checking on us and warning that the kitchen was slow (it was slow, but we loved taking our time and watching the sun set over the bay). Nothing was awful--what we ordered averaged out to be just ok.

Super cute place tucked away in the forest with beautiful natural landscaping. Our server was…read moreattentive and kept our large group supplied with beverages. Food came out in a timely manner and overall was pretty solid. I had the pork belly appetizer which was quite good. Others at the table had the clams which were apparently tasty. The steak was the most popular dish at the table, and everyone was pleased with both flavor and preparartion. I had the scallops, which were delicious, and I really loved the sauce. Definitely a good spot with a romantic and intimate feel.

We are so grateful to have celebrated our anniversary at this beautiful restaurant!…read more To summarize this review the experience is magical. The ambiance is cozy and warm, feeling like you are invited to dinner at your friends home, if your friend also happens to have an exceptional wine cellar, a farm, and is a wonderful chef. The way Duck Soup executes farm to table with such beautiful presentation is really a treat and the combination of textures and flavors was a journey that is worth a trip to San Juan Island alone. We had wonderful service and we were so grateful for recommendations on how to navigate through the menu! We started with the Spiced Carrots - they were incredibly paired with a salad, cracker, and cheese combo - perfection. For the main course we split the scallops and the filet. Scallops were served with fresh fingerling potatoes and this fresh, citrus/herb forward sauce that was so bright and refreshing (we are still talking about it). The filet was cooked great and served with a Demi glacé that was also just so perfect. the pomme puree was also flavorful and had a lot of amazing flavor on its own! Thank you Duck Soup for making our Anniversary memorable - we can't wait to visit again and again.