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. Doe Bay Cafe

    $$$

    Most of the tables in this warmly rustic dining room at Doe Bay Resort overlook the tranquil body of water for which the café is named. This is a popular stop for brunch or dinner before or after hiking or biking in nearby Moran State Park—starting your day off with a smoked-salmon Benedict with Calabrian-chili hollandaise will provide you with plenty of fuel for recreation. The kitchen uses ingredients foraged from the lush resort garden in such artful, healthy dinner creations as crisp-skinned wild salmon with onion-port jam, dandelion greens, salsify-chevre-quinoa cakes, and walnuts; and Thai green curry with local spot prawns.

    107 Doe Bay Rd., Orcas Island, Washington, 98279, USA
    360-376–8059

    Known For

    • Locally sourced and foraged ingredients
    • Smoked-salmon Benedict
    • Funky, rustic vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Thurs. Limited hrs Oct.–May; call ahead
  • 2. Inn at Ship Bay

    $$$

    The restaurant at this stylish, contemporary inn just a mile from Eastsound offers among the most memorable dining experiences on the island. Tucked into a renovated 1869 farmhouse, the dining room and bar serve food that emphasizes local, seasonal ingredients. Island greens, fruits, and seafood are served alongside a regionally focused wine list, and the results are spectacular. Notable dishes include sea scallops with bacon-potato hash and lemon aioli, and local roasted pork with creamy garlic farro, sweet onions, rhubarb, and wilted greens. Even the bread is memorable; the restaurant serves house-made sourdough from a starter that's more than 100 years old.

    326 Olga Rd., Orcas Island, Washington, 98245, USA
    360-376–5886

    Known For

    • Outstanding wine list
    • House-made sourdough bread made from a century-old starter yeast
    • Ingredients from on-site garden and orchard

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and mid-Dec.–mid-Mar. No lunch
  • 3. Matia

    $$$

    A recent Orcas Island addition, Matia has already garnered national accolades for its outstanding seasonal cuisine that focuses on local ingredients, creative flavor combinations, and artistic presentation. Many of the dishes are vegetable-focused, such as an ancient grain panisse with mushrooms and carrot dumplings with pumpkin-seed pesto, but you'll also find options like a lamb pancake with gochujang creamed cabbage and king salmon with apricot confit and Szechuan chili crisp. Set in a cozy dining room with a stone-clad fireplace, the vibe at Matia is polished but casual and advance reservations are a must. If you can't nab a dinner time, they also have a patio with first-come-first-served seating only—it's truly worth the wait.

    123 N. Beach Rd., Washington, 98245, USA
    206-622–2674

    Known For

    • Local ingredients
    • Small portions
    • Creative vegetarian-friendly fare
  • 4. Monti

    $$$

    Inspired by the owners' culinary dream visit to Rome, Monti stands out for its authentic homemade pastas made with primo ingredients. The menu also features a small handful of main dishes like whole trout and a pork chop. Monti also serves as a market and wine shop.

    382 Prune Alley, Washington, 98245, USA

    Known For

    • On the pricey side
    • Perfectly made pastas
    • A taste of Rome on Orcas
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