We are just finishing dinner. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, bread board, chorizo 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. read more

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Listen to the reviews about the salmon. Don't take the chance like I did. It was the worst I've ever had. Cold, flavorless (except for a pungent fishy taste like it was undercooked and unsafe to eat), the skin was mushy and left attached (which is fine if the skin is cooked well). The potatoes were hard and had huge salt crystals that just hurt my teeth. My husband got the NY strip steak, he was equally unimpressed but at least he could eat his food without drinking water to aid in swallowing each bite. The service was kind but awkward. They would stand there and not ask any questions, I had to ask if it was time to order. They shouldn't be charging the prices they are for the quality (or lack thereof). I rarely review save two occasions, 1) I'm wowed or 2) severely disappointed. The view was nice, that was the most pleasant thing about this restaurant experience. read more

A small perfect restaurant with an amazing view. The breakfast menu is fantastic and something for everyone. Multiple types of eggs Benedict and we chose the standard Canadian bacon. The bacon was perfectly salty and the poached eggs perfect! The hollandaise sauce was amazing and not too little or too much. The fried potatoes were nice and hot, crispy and soft inside. Well seasoned as well. A perfect breakfast. I had a Bloody Mary as well and chose the spicy mix. It is definitely spicy! The mix was very flavorful and the special salted rim was a perfect match. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. You can tell a lot of locals come here to eat. They filled up quickly and everyone seemed to know each other even as a restaurant in a hotel. I highly recommend eating here if you at Friday Harbor! read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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The food was incredible! I can see why even locals come here to eat. Every staff member was friendly and it seemed the staff helped one another out which is nice to see. I enjoyed the views and cozy feeling of the restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

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We stopped in for breakfast. I had a classic breakfast with a side of their pepper gravy for the potatoes. The potatoes were very good. They didn't need the gravy at all! Everything else was fairly typical except the sausage patty. It was chewey and the spice combination was not my favorite. One bite was all I needed to avoid the rest! Service was good albeit a bit slow to order and take payment but the coffee and water service was on point! read more

I chose this restaurant based on the positive yelp reviews, and want to save you the heartache of making the same mistake by leaving this honest review. We started off with the Korean style cauliflower, and the clams both of which were adequate, but missing any herbal element or fresh garnish. For our sides, we ordered the smoked carrots, which were served on a wood plank, smoky, shriveled, and underwhelming. Our other side was "broccolini", which came to the table in the form of soggy, bolted cauliflower in a pool of salty brown water. You might think that swapping fresh, seasonal broccolini for a bolted vegetable that most farmers would throw out would be the worst offense of the meal, but you would be wrong. Two bites into the poblano burger, a crumble of meat fell to my plate to reveal a dark, curly corkscrew of hair woven through it. This hair did not merely fall on during the assembly of the finished burger, it was fully cooked inside the patty. The chicken breast was strange and the barley came fully unseasoned and was accompanied by fava beans that were unpeeled, something any home cook even knows is paramount. The thick, leathery, inedible shell was left intact and required the diner to manually remove each slippery bean from its chewy encasing. Two stars because our waiter was apologetic. read more

We arrived before our reservation time. We were the first guests to arrive for dinner service. We ordered the wings appetizer based on a pile a wings the table next to us ordered that looked good. Before ordering, we asked the waitress to confirm, "are those the wings?" She confirmed they were. We received our wing order and it looked nothing like the table next to us. 5 chewy mediocre wings for $16?? Unbelievable. She probably should have mentioned "the three of you will be sharing 5 small wings". We had ordered our food at the same time as the wing appetizer. We watched every single table around us (people who showed up after us) receive their food, finish their meals, pay and leave and we continued to wait. After 1.5 hours and 4 water refills, we still had not received our food and our waitress was nowhere to be found. We left enough cash on the table to cover the wings and beverages and walked out. We passed our waitress on the way out as she was delivering food to a table indoors. The small portion of food we ate was totally underwhelming and overpriced and the service was nonexistent. read more

This was a wonder experience. The outside deck sitting had great views and Sadie the bartender and waitress was amazing and knowledgeable! She suggested the chicken wings and she was not wrong great flavor. We had great drinks and the food specifically the burger was amazing. Great place to relax and enjoy great food and views. read more

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The breakfast here is absolutely fantastic! Paired with excellent service, well worth it. We had dinner and it was, well, bad. The Denver Steak was very fatty. Perhaps that is the cut and I'm not aware of the halibut and polenta were devoid of any flavor other than the olive oil. Hoping they were new menu items that are being perfected, or we got an off night. Everything else was delightful. read more

A beautiful location with good food and drinks. The server was friendly but slow service. read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Wonderful server who was so kind and friendly. The setting is beautiful. Food is very inconsistent. Sometimes it's amazing and unfortunately when we came, it was spotty. Lamb chops cost $40 and you only get 2 TINY CHOPS. Seriously 2! Food came out slowly and was lukewarm so something wasn't quite right in the kitchen. Halibut was delicious. I would still come back here but won't order the lamb again. read more

The great - the view, the wine and the duck fat fries. the good - the service and nice and the small bread was good (but expensive at $9) What didn't meet expectations - $42 halibut risotto was dry/overcooked on hard flavorless risotto. I had to add salt & pepper just to finish 1/2. My husband's pesto pasta was a bowl of soupy, liquid sauce that did not taste at all like pesto. The salad came with wilted brown leaves and maybe 2 cherries (a key ingredient). We had really hoped for a wonderful, fresh farm and sea dinner but instead were very disappointed. read more

We had 9:15 breakfast reservations on a Saturday and had no trouble getting seated. Staff were accommodating for an unexpected addition to our party so that was great. The view of the harbor/water is good, though maybe better if you get the one 2-person table right by the main window. Services was quick and friendly. We had the garden eggs benedict (excellent!) and smoked salmon omelette (good, a bit heavy with eggs and smoked salmon). There are a few other items on the menu to come back and try another trip. read more

our server Jamie was fabulous! she made my mom's birthday so special!! also the garden eggs benedict was delicious. Best meal we had on the island. homemade brown butter hollandaise- so good! This place is doing it right. The view doesn't hurt either ;) THANK YOU! read more

Added another great spot to go in Friday Harbor tonight! Simply called, "The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House" is located just off the lobby of the Friday Harbor House hotel. The indoor seating area is pretty small but they have a large outdoor seating patio area for good weather. We started with an appetizer of "Crispy Brussels" and it was amazing! Perfectly roasted with perfect texture and flavor. A must have if you like Brussels Sprouts as an appetizer! Next we had main courses of pan seared black cod, served on a bed of spinach with artisan tartar sauce and a side of mashed potatoes. The fish was wonderful, paired nicely with the spinach and tartar. The mashed potatoes were excellent and a large portion. I had the Harbor House Burger which is a half pound Wagu burger topped with bacon, cheese and fresh greens on a brioche bun. I absolutely loved it, cooked to perfection as I wanted it and full of flavor! I also had the duck fat French fries and they were so good! I was so full though that I couldn't finish the fries. Our server Elsa (not sure of spelling) was amazing as well and went above and beyond for us! If you come to Friday Harbor, eat here! You won't be disappointed! I recommend reservations especially in the peak season. read more

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I can't speak highly enough. The restaurant, the lodging, the lawn.... Better than anticipated with unexpected little "details" throughout. Helpful staff, efficient service, well prepared dishes (again withy the unexpected: chorizo clam chowder!!), well appointed lodging, breathtaking views, and the most inviting atmosphere. 5 stars throughout. read more

Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast? Look no further! Friday Harbor House restaurant has you covered with the best eggs Benedict you'll ever taste. Our house smoked Canadian bacon adds the perfect touch to this classic dish. And don't even get me started on our house country potatoes - they're simply the best in town! Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth you must try the Bananas Foster French Toast it will knock your socks off. The whole menu is amazing for breakfast & dinner lunch is also available in summer months also.. But it's not just about the food, it also offers a clean happy and vibrant atmosphere with a touch of professionalism. It's the perfect place to start your day. And if you're worried about getting a table, don't be! You can easily make a reservation through Resi, the popular restaurant reservation website. This way, you can guarantee your spot and avoid any long wait times. But it's not just about the food and atmosphere, the service is top-notch too. They cater to all types of guests, from families to travelers, business and events and everything in between. And during the summer, the deck offers a beautiful view of the water, complete with umbrellas to keep you cool. And don't forget to try generous mimosa for a great price! With fair prices and satisfied customers, you won't regret starting your day with a cup of fresh brewed San Juan Roastings local coffee. You will leave full and satisfied. read more

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Went yesterday for my brother's birthday dinner and just had poor service and recommendations. An employee named Hannah said his favorite entree was the Grilled Lamb but when we ordered it well done it came out very rare. We also asked for drink recommendations which he said the Moscow mule was delicious but it was 80% ice. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Wow everything was just great. Got a beautiful seat outside with a view of the harbor. Our waiter Max, was very helpful with suggestions from the menu and nice explanations of the food. The service was outstanding. The food was literally amazing. The chef's unique style came through in every dish. The depth of flavor of our soup, the amazing mix of smoke, sweet and spicy of our carrot and even the burger was tasty and the French fries were out of this world. They also had some amazing cocktails but we didn't try this time. Definitely coming back. read more

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My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at Friday Harbor House. We started out with cocktails and delicious mussels. My drink was some sort of elderberry vodka champagne concoction that was refreshing and herbal. We share the scallop chowder and a beet salad for dinner. The chowder was smokey and rich. A full bowl would be a meal in itself. The salad was equally good, and the salmon was so much more flavorful than the farm raised stuff we get in California. To top it off, we had a yummy brownie sundae for dessert. The service is so friendly and professional at the same time. The view from the deck is wonderful. It gets a bit chilly at Dinnertime with the breeze, so dress warm. read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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I started with the field greens salad with pesto avocado almonds and grapefruit. My main course was the braised beef over homemade pasta with spring onions fennel tomato sauce wine and paired with the local Washington Syrah. My husband ordered a Cesar with the ribeye steak. The brownie with chocolate espresso and vanilla ice cream was a wow. Portions were generous, it was a lot of delicious food. The view is spectacular we sat on the terrace overlooking the marina & ferry terminal. Service was perfect our waitress was efficient, friendly and attentive. The menu was diverse & everything looked interesting. At 7:30 fire pits went on, it began to get chilly. The eagles flew over head & the boats came & went. Just idyllic, the most perfect location on the island! read more

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I have no idea what their problem is, but when we showed up for breakfast at 10:30 when they obviously had seats, they told us there was no room. I guess because it's part of a hotel perhaps, but I have no idea why they would be ranked number on Yelp. Of course we walk two blocks up the hill with our suitcases in the rain from the ferry terminal. So no, I don't recommend them. read more

Firepits with epic views and cocktails! This is why you want to come here. I could sit here all night watching the ferries come in and out sipping bubbly. It is exactly what I did! 4 glasses later, and wow! It leads to a 5 star review! We love the fries here! The menu by the fire pit is limited so you will need reservations for a table if you want to enjoy dinner. One night there was they fit us in so we could enjoy dinner. The burger! Yes of course, that is what my husband ordered. It was so good! I had the filet tips and halibut ceviche. The ceviche is not your typical mexican ceviche so I probably wouldn't order it again. You will need a reservation on the summer weekends. The view makes it five stars! We just love coming here. read more

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Went for a brunch and it was great! Food, drinks, service, and ambiance all met the expectations for the place! Will be going back when in the area again read more

We had a really great time at the Friday Harbor House restaurant although it took us awhile to find the entrance. We started out with morning cocktails which was good and refreshing. The boyfriend had the avocado toast which he said was good. I had the beyond burger and boy let me tell you, i have my fair share of plant based burgers and this is THE BEST!! $25 can be steep for a burger but if it's that good I will be back to Friday Harbor just to have it again!! Burger was juicy, and just full of flavor. Amazing! The service was so friendly and quick. Since it's fall season the deck is fully closed so seats are limited. What a way to start our day! We'll definitely be back! read more

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You're on vacation in Friday Harbor. You see this restaurant come up on Yelp. It has good reviews. You see throngs of silver haired elite enjoying locally sourced higher mid level dining. Then the food arrives. And it couldn't be more underwhelming if they did so intentionally. People shouldn't need to ask for salt and pepper at something other than a breakfast spot or a chain restaurant. The mushroom risotto was offensive. The poblano cauliflower poblano soup was an affront to God. I'm giving it 2 stars instead of one because the service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, our servers didn't prepare our food... some person that wants to leave Friday Harbor and never return likely made our food. We could taste their malaise with each bite. I felt like asking the server if the kitchen staff needed a hug because the food tasted like childhood trauma. I know what you're doing. You don't have competition. You think you can do whatever and people will gleefully shove it down their throats. Maybe they will. But I won't. Never again. Sorry for the angry tone of this review but I took my girlfriend here on her birthday and, well, it wasn't fulfilling... to say the least. read more

An excellent option for Breakfast/brunch and Dinner. We enjoyed our first breakfast so much we booked dinner for post whale watching and breakfast the next day after a morning of photography. First breakfast: smashed avocado toast with side of in house kimchi and coffee loaded with baileys. Very tasty and the kimchi gave it the kick I like. The winning adult beverage for the group was the Fairy Garden. It really looks like a garden Dinner: scrumptious bread, halibut ceviche, pork ribs with chimchurri. All solid flavors Second breakfast: avocado eggs Benedict. Nice option without the salty Canadian bacon and rich in flavor. The Bloody Mary is perfect for brunch and could be a meal in itself. And the country potatoes so crunchy outside and soft inside disappear quickly. read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - Pork ribs - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

The view from Friday Harbor was amazing. They have arrangements for cold and hot weather. I made a reservation at the restaurant for 4 people. We will seated within a couple of minutes. I ordered the basic breakfast which had crunch potatoes, scrambled eggs, and a English muffin. Reasons for Rating: +1 Excellent location +1 Food taste really good +1 Customer service +1 Interior/atmosphere +1 Would return/recommend others read more

Nice view of the water and the ferry dock. Reservation may be the best way to be seated. The breakfast was delicious. Cooked to order. We took ours to go after being seated had to catch the ferry. read more

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We came for lunch on a Friday during a holiday weekend. The menu for lunch consisted of two options: a build your own burger, or a build your own charcuterie board. We got one of each. The burger was delicious, but very messy. The charcuterie board concept was very cool, a la carte. All individual ingredients were very good, but more bread should have been included (typical for a charcuterie board). The board was small, made for two people, $40 for the quantity was a bit pricey. The atmosphere was great, with a great view of the harbor. The service was lacking. We had to get up to find our server for the bill. All in all great food but not a five star experience. read more

Crab pasta was overcooked macaroni. It was mushy, watery and yet so salty, it was inedible. When we mentioned it to our server, she just said "hmmm" and walked away. Raspberry "shortcake" was a flat piece of bread that seemed to be covered with jam and whipped cream. Drinks were $17-$20. Fish sandwich was decent! read more

The food is superbly prepared, expensive but worth it. We had the 2 most popular dishes, braised rib and halibut, both were divine! Casual atmosphere and eating out on the deck even on a rainy day was very enjoyable. The service was top notch, very attentive! Lovely view of the harbor. read more

Exceptional customer service! I didn't catch our waitresses name, but she was fantastic! Food was good, but the views and environment were even better. The crab risotto was flavorful and a much bigger portion than I expected. I wish there was more crab in the risotto considering how big the portion was. The halibut was great and light. The carrots were good, but had way too much oil for me (even though I enjoy oil!). Reservations were recommended, although I think only a handful of people were dining while we were enjoying dinner. We were not rushed, which I really loved. It allowed us to take in the great views and enjoy our cocktails. We got super luck with nice weather so we were able to stay outside on the patio, although the restaurant is prepared for rain and will bring guests inside if the weather doesn't cooperate. They also have heaters outside near the tables, fire pits with chairs and blankets for customers! Relaxing, yummy and picturesque! read more

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Great service and food, however this is the only restaurant I've been to (and the only one on SJI) that serves their gluten free burger with a burned piece of bread instead of a gluten free bun that is sold in both local grocery stores. Everything else was great but come on! read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - Gluten free burger burned deli bread - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

We ended up at the Friday Harbor House after leaving another restaurant because of poor service. Sat in the bar and felt like we landed in heaven. Excellent drinks, outstanding wine, truly amazing service from the bartender and the food was delicious. The raspberry dessert was the stuff that dreams are made of. We felt welcomed and taken care of! Everyone was friendly, everything was delicious and a special step above. Thank you for saving our evening. read more

Had a Caesar salad with the ribeye steak which was very good. Their brownie with chocolate espresso and vanilla ice cream for dessert may have even been better. In addition, the portions were generous. This to go along with the view of the harbor. It a nice dinner while watching the boats coming and going. This may be the best view of any restaurant on the island. Along with the food and service I would definitely recommend. read more

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Service was great! The ambiance is really nice and the patio has great views of the water. The food was exceptional. We had heard good things about this place and it definitely lived up to our expectations! read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - Crab cake egg Benedict - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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We came here for breakfast--with the fog still dense from the morning, it was definitely too cold to sit out on the patio. Ambiance-wise, it really was more hotel lobby than I expected. It was so quiet, you could just hear forks clinking on plates. I personally like a slightly more lively atmosphere, but it was the morning, so dinners are probably better (and the patio looked much nicer than sitting inside). I got the avocado toast, which was very small portions--we went and got Cafe Demeter afterwards because we were both still hungry. The quality of the food seemed decent though, and the staff were very attentive! Overall, I wouldn't call this a must-do destination breakfast on the island , but worthwhile to pop by for hot breakfast if you're staying nearby! read more

The Restaurant - Friday Harbor House - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Was in town for a short weekend and in search of great cocktails, excellent food and good wine. This was the place! Excellent staff, great service and the ambiance is unmatched especially at sunset. I ordered the burger and WOW so juicy and full of flavor this dish is a must. The crab cake is also delicious and a great starter, be sure to also save room for desert as they have a few mouthwatering options. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Very small , but very good. The banana foster French toast was very good. My wife loved it. Atmosphere cute and quaint. Service was great. I ordered Eggs Benedict, my only negative, eggs well done. Benedict should always have a runny yolk. But the hollandaise sauce was very tasty and full of flavor. The fried potatoes and arugula salad was delicious. Overall very good. Give it try. read more