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Where to eat American food in San Juan Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in San Juan Island, Washington, United States. An island vacation on San Juan Island in…Washington? San Juan might not be a tropical retreat, but this scenic scape proudly features beaches, orca pods and one of the country’s largest lavender farms. Lime Kiln Point State Park is the perfect place for whale watching, while Pelindaba Lavender Farm will set you up with a lifetime supply of the fragrant purple plant. The bustling Friday Harbor is a jackpot of restaurants and shops, plus unique attractions like the 19-acre sculpture garden at Westcott Bay Reserve.
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10. Friday Harbor House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 329 reviews
The Friday Harbor House Restaurant is a comfortable, welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike. Islanders can wind down at the end of the day with a group of friends while hotel guests can enjoy a multi-course island dining experience. All will
Reviewed By AngusDad
The Friday Harbor House Restaurant has a commanding view of the harbor from its outdoor patio. The food is fresh, well presented, and tasty, though not particularly creative. Service is thoughtful and efficient. The bananas Foster are especially good.
9. McMillinâs Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
An Island-Certified-Local restaurant with fresh products from local waters and fields, this classic dining option is a wonderful place to celebrate the best of Roche Harbor. If you can't decide from our sizable seasonal menu, you might settle on our house
Reviewed By tjmU4374LJ
Dinner for four was somewhat disappointing considering the top-drawer prices. Disasters included charred crisped burned to a crisp Brussels sprouts; ouch! The mushroom risotto was long on mushrooms (good!) but actually nothing that resembles risotto; it was rice, period. Lamb shank special was fine. For these prices, however, the food should be better and utterly reliable. Not hurrying back: better options with Downriggers and Coho in Friday Harbor. (If you are stuck in Roche Harbor, there are gourmet delicacies available in the marina grocery at surprisingly modest cost.)
8. Cynthia's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By 1123410
After reading the reviews I really wanted to eat here, should have realized when this place was empty and the street across the street was full we should have left. We were the only ones in there for a good while for breakfast. Slow inadequate service (found out she was new) and just average food and bad coffee. I wouldnât go out of my way to eat here again. Food was just average. Poached eggs to them mean cooked to the ends of the earth in a mould. Someone wrote in a review it was the best breakfast theyâd ever had. We laughed about that as we ate our only ok breakfast. Itâs ok but not amazing. You could find better
7. Rocky Bay Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By man4pnw
Rocky Bay Cafe looked promising and seems to have good reviews. The service was vague and inattentive. We received our order which was remarkably unremarkable. I like my hash browns a little crispy but they came soft and mushy. We paid and left to begin exploring the islands. Our trip was cut short by a sudden cramping in our lowered tract and spending the rest on the day and evening on the commode. We drank copious quantities of Pepto but whatever it was it wasnt slowing down and continued into the following morning.
6. Downriggers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By Leigh-Traveler2015
Nice menu with variety of entrees, small plates, appetizers...Group of 4 ladies for dinner- all ordered different items. All very good! Beer on tap from local brewery~ really enjoyed the porter. Reasonable prices. They didnât give us any trouble about splitting entrees. Just a good place to go. I would go again if in the area.
5. Madrona Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
What better way to spend a summer afternoon than relaxing in this over-the-water restaurant dining on coastal-casual cuisine and sipping flavorful cocktails? The deck sits over harbor, offering diners the only sunset view over water on the island. Fresh s
Reviewed By AngusDad
Madrona Bar & Grill is a charming restaurant on the waterfront in Roche Harbor. The service is good, food mediocre.
4. Duck Soup
Overall Ratings
4 based on 437 reviews
Duck Soup Inn is a rustic island restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine. We hope to offer you a sense of place by showcasing the bounty of the islands we are blessed to call home. From local farm produce, meat and seafood, foraged edibles from land
Reviewed By terryh659
It's been decades (yes, really) since we first ate at Duck Soup Inn - a shame. But we're planning rectifying that omission whenever we're in town.Food was superb - the scallops were perfection (my meal) - and my three companions also raved about their food as well.
3. Backdoor Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By dabeachmon
I donât recall ever leaving a bad review, but the service at this restaurant was outrageously bad. A group of six of us had a birthday dinner celebration at this restaurant on a Friday night in August. Nice limited menu, outdoor seating, somewhat pricey to some extent with entrees in the $30 range but fine as this usually means a quality dining experience. Our reservation was at 7:30 but they seated us at 8. No big deal. Our waiter offered us some drinks and apps, and later took our dinner order. A good bit later, he returned and said a big group had come in and their order was before ours and this was the cause of delay. About 30 minutes later, he came back and said he forgot to turn in our dinner order. He came by about 10 minutes later to say that he was done for the evening, someone else was taking over, and he was going drinking in the adjoining bar. Nobody else really took over. We continued to patiently wait and about 30 minutes later our food finally arrived. At this point, the restaurant was closing down. No dessert or coffee was offered. We could not even find a waiter to get the check. When they did bring the check, it included a mandatory 20% tip. At this point, two and a half hours into the dinner, I felt the 20% tip was ridiculous and asked for the manager. I explained the 20% tip was quite high in that we had only recently received our dinner, our waiter quit on us to drink (10 feet away), and no other waiter took over. The manager came back, surly, took off a couple appetizers and the 20% tip, and cleared plates himself, albeit in a hostile manner. I paid cash and left a small tip, gave it to the manager at the bar. Then the manager came out and threw the change (not the bills) at us in the parking lot. Restaurant had good reviews, maybe it was a bad night, but extremely unprofessional behavior and poor service ruined the meal.
2. The Market Chef
Overall Ratings
4 based on 288 reviews
Fresh, local and always from scratch seasonal cooking. Sandwiches on bread baked fresh daily and house-roasted meats, featuring local produce and accompaniments. Daily rotating deli case packed full with entree, salad and side selections to eat in or carr
Reviewed By TonyC216
We went for lunch. Menu somewhat varied with some âdifferentâchoices for lunch. Maybe a little too gourmet for my taste, although some of our parties sandwiches looked delicious. The clam cakes were good, but nothing special. The squash soup was good, but-nothing special. You can dine at tables indoor while gathering your meal as it is prepared and called; or you can dine in the back on a terrace area or on the front porch outside of the restaurant. It is serve yourself after you order. Various items on the menu are a little pricey for lunch. Nice ambience. Staff helpful and accommodating. Probably would return and try something else on the menu.
What to do and see in San Juan Island, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. San Juan Bistro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 276 reviews
âLove Your Lunch!â at San Juan Bistro! We are your family owned bistro with an ideal location across from the Brickworks Farmer's Market and within walking distance to the ferry. Sit outside on our patio and enjoy a glass of northwest wine, beer or cider
Reviewed By jpie71
After doing some research online, I was determined to make a stop here while on a recent trip to Friday Harbor. I'm so glad I did. It's a charming place that included a warm welcome and delicious food!! There may have been a bit of a wait, but it was sooo worth it!!Thank you! We are so glad you "Loved Your Lunch!".We are a small family run Bistro with limited seating.Sometimes there is a wait-list in the busy season, but feel free to call ahead.Hope you can join us again next time you're in Friday Harbor.
San Juan Island Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in San Juan Island
