Local Fare

Looking for a romantic dinner for two by candlelight with a San Juan Island harbor view? Or maybe you’d prefer a value meal for you and the kids?
Whatever your needs, there is a San Juan Island restaurant to suit your dining pleasures. The Inn’s restaurant, Coho, extends the great food service that you have come to know from the Inns but for dinner. While we’re known for our seafood, it’s our diversity that makes us so special.
From Italian to American, from fancy to brewery fare, San Juan Island offers a variety of food for you to choose from.
There are several venues on the Island where you can dine while enjoying live music and for the gourmand, there are several destinations that are sure not to be missed.
As you can see there are a variety of dining options on the island and we will gladly assist with recommendations and reservations.
If cooking is in your plans, there are several grocery stores, a fish market, and farmers market in town.
Here are a few suggestions of restaurants in Friday Harbor for fine dining and lunch and casual fare. Roche Harbor offers a couple of options for dining as well.
| Dining in Friday Harbor | Phone | Description |
| Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 CohoRestaurant.com |
(360)378-6330 | Fresh from the Island Pacific Northwest Cuisine with a Mediterranean Flair. Savory seafood, mouth watering meats, house made pasta and breads along with delectable desserts. Award winning wine list and spirits to complement the food offerings. If you liked our breakfast, you will love dinner. Reservations recommended. |
| Back Door Kitchen 400b A St. Friday Harbor www.backdoorkitchen.com |
(360)378-9540 | Literally behind a nursery and through the overflow ferry parking lot – ask us for directions. International cuisine and lounge. Great food in a comfortable northwest setting. |
| The Bluffs 130 West Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.fridayharborhouse.com/dining.php |
(360)378-8455 | Highlighting the freshest fare from local waters and farms. |
| Duck Soup Inn 50 Duck Soup Lane Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.ducksoupinn.com |
(360)378-4878 | Four miles outside of Friday Harbor, set in woods overlooking scenic ponds serving fresh, sophisticated Northwest cuisine. |
| Maloula’s Restaurant 1 Front Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.maloula.com |
(360)378-8485 | Mediterranean specialties, seafood, tabouleh, and baba ganoush. |
| The Place 1 Spring Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.theplacefridayharbor.com |
(360)378-8707 | Enjoy fabulous harbor views while sampling oysters – either on the half shell or baked with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese or try their signature dish – a black bean stuffed ravioli with tequilla shrimp. |
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| Bakery San Juan 775 Mullis Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.bakerysanjuan.com |
(360)378-5810 | Paninis, Pizza, Cheesecakes and Artisan Breads. Take home a pizza to bake up yourself. |
| Cafe Demeter 80 Nichols Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250-9578 |
(360)370-5443 | Hang with the locals and enjoy some espresso and freshly baked treats. |
| The Doctor’s Office 260 Spring Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.do-cafe.com |
(360)378-8308 | Grab a coffee while waiting for the ferry. They also have great fresh squeezed juices and homemade ice cream. |
| Downriggers 10 Front St. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.downriggerssanjuan.com |
(360)378-2700 | Family-friendly dining overlooking the wate |
| Golden Triangle 42 1st Street North Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-1917 | Thai and Laotian Cuisine |
| Market Chef 225 A Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-4546 | Artisan food – made fresh daily – eat in or carry out to your favorite picnic spot around the island. |
| Maryilyn’s Garden Path Cafe 135 2nd St N Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-6255 | A Local lunch hangout. |
| Mi Casta 95 Nichols Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-6103 | Try their skirt steak burrito – lots of food and a great local hang out. |
| Pablitos 140 1st Street North Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-3317 | Handmade tacos and tamales served hot and fresh in Friday Harbor! |
| Rumor Mill 175 N First St Friday Harbor, WA 98250 |
(360)378-5555 | Live music, trivia and local food. |
| Dining in Roche Harbor | Text | Text |
| Madrona Bar & Grill and McMillian’s Dining Room 248 Reuben Memorial Drive Roche Harbor, WA 98250 www.rocheharbor.com/Dining.html |
(800)451-8910 ext. 400 | Waterfront setting overlooking Roche Harbor. Live music and dancing on the weekends |





