Fabulous food, service, atmosphere. The staff at Nell Thorn is very informative about the food,…read morewine and cocktails. They offer suggestions based on diet restrictions or something you might not like. They are always there to make a suggestion and offer help but are not hovering. So nice to see a restaurant with so much help. The food is fresh; everything picked or caught from the same day. Ask to be seated at a window table. It's lovely to view the river while you are dining. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

After making our dinner reservation a week ago, we were looking forward to experiencing this…read morerestaurant. When we promptly arrived for our reservation, we were told there would be a 10 minute wait to be seated. 15 minutes passed and when we inquired about being seated, we were told the server said she wasn't ready for us to be seated because she was still dealing with a large group. When I asked how long our additional wait time would be, I was told that it was uncertain. We received no apology or acknowledgement of the inconvenience. I have never experienced anything like this in a nice restaurant that generally receives highly favorable reviews. So weird and disappointing. The menu looks great - too bad we didn't get to try anything.

Food: the veggie omelette included lots of fresh veggies, the hashbrowns were crispy, the sourdough…read moretoast was outstanding, and the burger was solid. They also know how to brew iced tea, which is nice. My only complaint is that the omelette and hashbrowns were severely lacking in seasoning. Service: friendly and attentive from start to finish. Food was a tad slow coming out. Ambiance: fun, gaudy, and not for those who get overstimulated

Excellent lunch on a beautiful sunny day in LaConner at Retro Diner. We sat outside-were…read moreimmediately greeted and were told to pick any open table. We nabbed a 50's retro dinette table complete with a disco mirror ball creamer table decor. My younger niece loved the mirror ball! I had steak salad, with blue cheese crumbles, crunchy romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers topped with a creamy balsamic dressing. It came with toasted cheese bread on the side. Five stars! My older niece loves Reuben sandwiches so she had that with a side salad instead of fries. She said it was 5 stars. My younger niece had a grilled cheese with fries. She's a light eater but loved it. We carried half her meal home for later. Outstanding service, top quality food, and a fun atmosphere made it a special day after our visit to see the tulips. We highly recommend it. We were in and out in an hour but not rushed at all. Check out the Retro Diner! Their burgers and also breakfasts are outstanding too, as we eat there regularly. If you love milkshakes theirs are off the charts incredible. We were too full to get one after kettle corn and fudge before lunch while we strolled thru tulip fields. Also the outside is decorated with huge inflatable tulips so it's a great instagram selfie stop!

How I really wanted to like this place but was massively disappointed and feeling honestly scammed…read moreout of my money: This is a tourist trap and not a beloved local restaurant like I thought it would be. The cafe was very busy when we arrived and had to wait about 20 minutes for an open table out on the deck. Due to how busy it was, I had high hopes that the food was good. Unfortunately it felt more catered to the one and done tourist - take their money with over priced mediocre food that certainly did not command either aesthetics or taste. What we ordered: 1. Fried calamari $18: this was the smallest portion on an appetizer plate with three calamari rings and a handful of what appeared to be minuscule tentacle pieces heavily battered to give the dish the appearance of "more". Bland and oily - nothing really outstanding here. 2. Captain's Platter $28: this was the most expensive item on the menu. I ordered it hoping that at least quantity wise it would be satisfying. It came with one fried piece of cod, one fried piece of halibut, four fried shrimp and fries. I have never eaten more bland fries in my life. They weren't even crunchy but soggy with oil as they laid under the fried fish, which likely was hurriedly plated on the fries without letting the oil drip off. The fish was overcooked for sure - the cod was so small that I was honestly offended. The shrimp - undercooked. 3. Strawberry lemonade $5: standard, on the sour side. The only pleasant thing I have to say is that the hostess and waitress were very sweet. They were definitely understaffed and I felt badly for them so I tipped well. But I would not go back and do not recommend - unless you like to waste your vacation money on this tourist trap.

The food took forever to come (about 45 mins). The portion is so tiny and very oily. I DO NOT…read morerecommend this place. The grilled cheese was burnt. We ordered grilled cheese, calamari and burger. It was not great. Feel so scammed

We came here during the Tulip Festival season but there was still plenty of room. Cute decor with…read morecomfortable, colorful booths. We tried the mole taquitos which were sweet and spicy - great depth. Also did the carne asada - meat was nicely charred without being overcooked, and loved the roasted jalepenos it came with. Free chips and salsa, which is increasingly rare. Margarita was a bit too sweet for my taste but I'm sure the could adjust it. Service was friendly and fast.

The servers were really nice. We were impressed with a better than usual variety for Mexican…read morerestaurants. I ordered picadillo enchiladas with eggs. My husband had a chimichanga and they asked which sauce he wanted. When the bill came, it charged two dollars more so just FYI that that's enough charge. The salsa and chips were made fresh there and were super delicious.

Great cup coffee, plenty of room to sit back relax and enjoy it. I've had several different…read morepastries and they were all exceptional.

This was a cute little shop with a fair selection of baked goods and even some gluten-free options…read more The two women behind the counter were friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, the plain whole milk latte I ordered was subpar. I did not enjoy it.

Wonderful service, fantastic food, cozy ambiance. Perfect for a quiet meal alone and a cocktail at…read morethe bar.

The Fork at Skagit Bay still remains my favorite restaurant in Skagit County - and in all…read morecategories! Looking for a great happy hour? They've gotcha covered. Affordable lunch burger and a beer? Yup. Fancy date night romantic dinner with craft cocktails? Heck yeah. Combining a casual, marine-themed ambiance with quaint La Conner vibes, and adding in some truly delish food and drink, there are few places in the area I'd rather eat. My favorite here is their bouillabaisse, with big pieces of fish, half a fresh Dungeness crab, sausage, and all the goodness cooked in their house-made broth. All I can say is: try it. Their raw oysters are also a favorite, but I can't say I've ever had a bad dish here. One time I swung out and tried their pork chop, which was truly sent from heaven. Their wine list contains several affordable options - on one visit our group enjoyed two bottles of an exquisite rose. And if gin is in your repertoire, don't miss the Empress Aviation which is not only pretty to look at, but quite tasty as well. Their happy hour features incredible drink and appy discounts, including half price bottles of wine. And I'd be remiss not to mention their friendly, lovely service. We always feel special when we visit. What's not to love about The Fork? I'm officially hungry now!

We had great food in La Conner, and this was one of the spots we hit…read more We went in during the week, right at Happy Hour, cause we're happy hour folk. I started with a La Blue Margarita - even though I have a strict "no blue drinks" policy (I did try and get 'no blue' but she said it wouldn't be the HH margarita!). Our drinks 100% hit the spot and were tasty! It was our anniversary, and we asked for a recommendation. Without hesitation, our server recommended the Molcajete. In almost no time, we were served a piping hot (read boiling) dish of prawns, chicken, carne asada, with accompaniments. Boy - this was impressive!!! The prawns were huge, the chicken and carne asada was plentiful. We were starved and this was a huge portion. Everything was superb! The staff was friendly, the vibe was upscale mexican, and the food was impressive. I would drive back to La Conner (or their other locations) just for the Molcajete! YUM!

Molcajete was such a good idea. We seriously split it 4 ways and it was an amazing lunch! We each…read moregot 2 tortillas and it was next level fajitas. Stewed meats in hot lava stone. Various meats and veggies... everyone in our party was raving over the surprise! So good!! A couple of folks in our party had the tequilas and enjoyed some shots!

The reviews of the fish and chips are legit - so, so good. From the homemade tartar sauce to…read moreunbelievable (twice fried?) chips, to sitting on the patio and enjoying the view, you'll love it here! The clam chowder is also good (coming from someone who grew up with Cape Cod chowdah - so the bar is high!)

Is this a dive bar? Almost. Is the staff nice? Absolutely. Are the drinks delicious? 100%. Should…read moreyou get fried mushrooms because you miss the Schwann's man? You bet. 10/10 will return.