What an amazing introduction to Whidbey Island! It was our first stop from the ferry. The hostess…read moremeets you at the yarn store and you are escorted back into the secret bar. One drink minimum and three drinks maximum is the rule. Excellent cocktails and mocktails with live music. It was super cozy and such a nice tiny space with maybe 6 tables and bar seating, the perfect place to meet friends and have fantastic drinks.

TL;DR: A legit…read morespeakeasy hidden in a yarn shop -- must-visit if you're anywhere near Whidbey. Drinks: - Clean, polished cocktails that would hold up in Seattle or NYC - Bartender knew what he was doing without being overbearing Vibe: - Speakeasy feel, tucked into a rural spot - Live jazz sax when we arrived, set the tone perfectly - Attentive, professional service without any pretension - Still kinda wild this exists on a random island What Could Be Better?: Some fuzzy house rules (1 drink min, 3 drink max, capped visit time) but nothing that really takes away from the experience

The pistachio gelato, cream of coconut, pineapple tiki drink here is incredible. My tastebuds all…read morelit up at that nutty savory sweet flavor. And the copper straw for that drink suited it perfectly, really brought out the ice cream coldness in each sip. Alas this wasn't my drink, but my wife's. I had the sotol cocktail and that was smoky and interesting too. Vibes were immaculate here for the weekend night I went. The gold and art deco furnishing with the varied lighting and green-gold wallpaper, along with the unexpectedly detailed wood carvings under the bar were great. Plus the relaxed but bassy music selection added to the lounge experience. Very happy, hope I can return and order the pistachio drink for myself. Fast service, no complaints.

I really wish we had something more like this closer to home this Speakeasy-esq place (it's not…read morereally hidden but it's a flight of stairs up before the main restaurant which is another flight of stairs above this cute place) They outdid themselves with decor and dark ambience, the staff are super friendly and attentive while giving you your privacy. It's not large but there were plenty of tables and seats at the bar I honestly cannot remember the name of the drink I had but it hit the spot and wasn't too sweet (always a plus in my book) we also had the Trio of house made dips 3/5 which was chunky hummus, a dried tomato and walnut romesco and feta kopanisti with LOTS of pita bread. All in all a great place to stop into and chill was a great ending to our day. Will absolutely visit again!

The food was great , ambience was perfect for the night. The service was great , Devon was very…read morewell prepared and knowledgeable with all the spirits . Very friendly place to wind down and relax! Will be coming back :)

This place has become a go to spot for me when I want to hit up late night happy hour! The…read morebartender Jillian is super sweet and so personable every time I go in. The vibe is very moody and dark, a true classic jazz type lounge feel with dried flowers on every table and a cute little lamp to really give you the feeling of having your own little world at the table The drinks are phenomenal, they have a great variety and Jillian is not afraid of making something off menu for her regulars (pre tested drinks of course). My favorite so far has been the chocolate cherry martini

Most restaurants with a view of the water are either overpriced and lackluster or shacks with quick…read moreservice food. Callen's is a happy medium - a beautiful view, but a casual, comfortable dining area/bar with great food. There's lots of great seafood options here and classic american salads and sandwiches. Everything is prepared well and feels fresh. The kitchen consistently is a bit slow, although service is attentive throughout. There's a notice on the menu that says to expect slower service - this isn't. 20 minute meal before you get on the ferry - it's a leisurely experience with time to have conversations. It's also very accessible - parking out front, a nice ramp, and three single stall accessible bathrooms!

Doesn't look like much from the outside but everything we had was so delicious! Plus, immediately…read morete first restaurant available off the Coupeville Ferry. We enjoyed the HH menu. The fresh albacore brioche, rockfish taco with chips, fishwich (fresh fried fish sliders my favorite of all) pork sliders, wedge salad (amazing amount if dressing if you like it drenched), and garlic cheese fries, plus a kids cheeseburger/fries for the little one (which was a decent size) Drinks: Watermelon Mojito and Raspberry Lemoncellio (not on HH but so tasty and flavorful) All three in our group enjoyed ourselves. Our server was attentive without being overbearing. There are signs that say to expect an hour for your visit because everything is freshly prepared. We would've gladly waited an hour because everything tasted well, but we didn't have to. Items came out a good pace. There are two dining areas, the one to the right is bigger called the chandelier room with the bar, dining tables and two restrooms. The one to the left is gives off diner vibes with one nearby restroom.

We've been coming to Freeland Café for a while now--easily 10+ visits--and it's become one of our…read moreregular go-to spots. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, the food has consistently been outstanding. The menu is available all day ,except for the BBQ, which starts around 1pm. My wife swears by the French dip, and I'd put their chicken fried steak up against anyone's--it's easily the best I've had. The omelets are huge and packed with fillings, and the breakfast plates are great value. You get the choice of hash browns with toast or a pancake the size of the plate, and both options are excellent (deciding is the hardest part). Lately we've been sitting in the bar area when we go in around lunchtime (usually Thursday or Friday before our weekly shopping). The bartender is fantastic--friendly, attentive, and makes a great Bloody Maria. Overall, Freeland Café has been consistently excellent for us: great food, generous portions, and reliable service every time. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

We have been patrons of Freeland Cafe for many years. Always friendly, good service and reliable…read morefood quality. Even got my wine in a fancy glass last visit!

In short They nail the prohibition-era speakeasy vibe really…read morewell, and the cocktails are pretty great. Service is just unbelievably sweet and friendly and they clearly know their way around a drink menu. In long Not what you'd expect in Snohomish, and that's very much to its credit. It's a nondescript little building with no signage at all. You can probably roll a wheelchair in over the transom, though the sidewalk is a little slopy here. You open the door, push aside the curtain, and wait for your eyes to adjust. Super dim inside. The bar is right across from the door, flanked by 2 seating areas. Antique furniture and wall art, going for that 1920s look and doing it very well--while also keeping it comfortable for long sits. The crowd isn't trying to match the period clothing or anything, it's just a bunch of fun younger Snohomies hanging out and drinking cocktails. The bartender hands you a menu of a dozen and a half cocktails, mostly vintage, vintage-sounding, or using vintage ingredients or techniques (e.g., 3 different offerings with egg whites). Prices are fair enough, and they bring out your drink when it's ready. Vintage-looking glassware--cool! There's another big room past the bar, lots of Edison bulbs here and there, but not so many as to create even a hint of glare anywhere. There's a washroom in the far corner, definitely big enough to be accessible. Now I can't remember whether there were grab bars. The ceilings in here are all different heights, most covered with pressed tin. Nice effect. There's one window that hasn't been covered, so a little natural light gets in. It was kind of fun trying to imagine what kinds of businesses might have been in here before it became a speakeasy. There's a staircase to a small loft office space. Overall, if you're antique shopping or just out and about in Snoho, this is a good stop and you should check it out at least once. Really nice vibe. They allow outside food--one table ran around the corner for pizzas and brought them back in. I'll come back for sure.

Snoho speakeasy. No…read moresignage. You just gotta know. Walk into an alluring bar layout that has your eyes slowly wondering what around that corner... Ask for the bartender's choice and sip satisfyingly in a secluded lounge for two.

Local dive with friendly service. My wife and I stopped in late on Friday and it turned out to be…read morekaraoke night. Only thing available at that time was the pizza, which is totally fine it was getting late. Pizza was pretty expensive, but I get that island prices are elevated. That being said it was a good and large pizza with generous toppings, I think we easily got our money's worth. The hostesses/waitress was friendly. The bar itself is pretty divey which is why I was surprised by the prices.

Availability of menu items is key. This is basically bar food from frozen! There is no excuse for…read morebeing out of menu items!!! The joint is empty on a Friday evening early right next to the ferry!!!

For years, whenever we'd visit Coupeville, we drive past "The Roost", dismissing it as "just…read moreanother beer-and-pizza joint" Driving through the neighborhood on Easter Sunday, "The Roost" was one of the few eateries that was open. (And they had a nice, covered outdoor patio seating area, where our dogs were welcome!) However, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! They do have beer and pizza -- but we opted for the salad (healthy) and the Pork Belly (perhaps not so much). Both were five-star delicious! And the view from the patio is also pretty darn nice. We'll be going back!

We're volunteering in the area for two months. When we heard about Goldies, we thought it would…read morebecome our "go to" spot. I mean, wood-fired oven, eclectic ingredients, and local sourcing. What's not to like, right? Well... We ordered the sausage and added their garlic mushroom special topping. While the crust had just the right amount of char, it was really chewy. It may be grown and milled locally, but it lacked the crispness and airiness of a good Napolitano pizza crust. Also, we paid an additional $8 for the mushrooms. There were minuscule amounts on our pizza. There wasn't that much of sausage, either. We ordered a glass of Sangiovese and another of Tempranillo. They were imported and fairly acidic. Why not take advantage of the great WA wines? The guy handling the orders (dark hair and a good amount of ink) was great. He apologized that they had just run out of the Walla Walla onions we wanted to add to our pizza. He gave us a reasonably good estimate of the wait time. When we finished our wines and decided to change our dine-in to to-go, he made it happen with no issues, despite dealing with a long line of people placing orders.