The San Juan Islands Restaurants
The San Juans have myriad small farms and restaurants serving local foods and fresh-harvested seafood, and culinary agritourism—visiting local farmers, growers, and chefs at their places of business—is on the rise.
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1. Restaurant at Friday Harbor House
$$$$ | |Ingenuity and dedication to local ingredients are hallmarks of this stylish, contemporary restaurant, where locals and tourists alike come for dishes such as baked oysters, mushroom panzanella, San Juan Island–raised lamb shoulder cooked in fig leaves, and a popular house burger; during the summer, the hotel's outdoor Raw Bar serves seafood and frozen cocktails. The restaurant's daily breakfast is popular with islanders and convenient for hotel guests: the brunch burger, topped with a fried egg and green-tomato-and-bacon jam, and breakfast poutine with duck confit and cheese curds make for decadent starts to your day.
130 West St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–8455Known For
- Excellent cocktails and an expansive wine list
- A popular daily breakfast (until noon on the weekend)
- Panoramic views of Friday Harbor
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2. Bakery San Juan
$ | |The fabulous aroma lets you know you're in for a treat at this popular island bakery, which makes fresh bread, cakes and pastries, sandwiches, and pizza.
775 Mullis St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–5810Known For
- Wild-yeasted baked goods
- Fresh sandwiches and pizza
- Nice place for morning coffee
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3. Downriggers
$$ | |This snazzy, contemporary, seafood-driven restaurant overlooking the harbor has a light-filled dining room that makes a terrific spot to watch boats and ferries come and go while sampling such tempting fare as Penn Cove mussels, pan-seared sockeye salmon with seasonal veggies, and a seafood Cobb salad piled high with Dungeness crab and whole shrimp.
10 Front St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–2700Known For
- Pub fare with creative twists
- Extensive list of craft cocktails
- Seafood salads
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4. Ernie's Aviation Cafe
$ | |Ask a local for the best lunch recommendation in town, and you may be surprised by the answer—plenty of folks will send you to this casual diner at the airport, where you can watch planes take off while you eat. You'll find a few Asian-fusion dishes on the menu, including Korean-style bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) and hearty noodle bowls, plus diner classics like hefty cheeseburgers, breakfast sandwiches, and flaky popovers.
744 Airport Circle Dr., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–6605Known For
- Popovers at breakfast
- Several Korean-inspired dishes
- Watching airplanes
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. -
5. San Juan Island Brewing
$ | |The island's local brewery, just a few short blocks from the ferry landing, has a nice selection of suds brewed on-site, along with standard brew-pub fare (pretzels, cheese curds, chicken wings) and surprisingly good individual pizzas.
410 A St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–2017Known For
- Craft beer made on-site
- Fast service
- Light eats and pizza
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
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6. The Bean Cafe
$ | |This friendly coffee shop has a ferry cam so you can keep track of your ride back to the mainland while enjoying espresso drinks, baked goods, and a selection of breakfast and lunch items.
150 B 1st Street, Washington, 98250, USA360-370–5858Known For
- Voted best latte on the island
- Handmade caramels
- Wine and beer options
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Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Sun. -
7. The Market Chef
$ | |Only 50 yards from the ferry holding area (though that includes a lot of stairs), this pleasant little café and specialty grocery store makes fantastic sandwiches (try the roast-beef-and-rocket, which is served on a house-baked roll with spicy chili aioli). The soups and deli items—including a decadent macaroni and cheese—are also top-notch. Beer, wine, juices, and espresso are served as well. It's a great place to wait for your ferry to depart.
225 A St., Washington, 98250, USA360-378–4546Known For
- Strong coffee
- Picnic and to-go lunches
- Gourmet locally made goods
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat.–Mon. No dinner
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