Deer Harbor Inn

Wow. I went to this restaurant to try some Lopez Island ice cream (which is AMAZING!!) and ended up also ordering some loaded fries. The fries were delicious, and after trying the rest of the menu, my friends and I decided to make this our go-to spot. The food was fantastic, especially the brisket basket, ribs, and cod tacos. Everything was top-notch. The drinks selection was also great, with a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails to choose from. And let me tell you, the Mac and cheese was out of this world. Plus, the location is convenient, only a 10-15 minute walk from the harbor. The staff was super friendly as well.

The food at this restaurant was excellent, but the atmosphere was strange, outdated, and unappealing. The website photos didn't accurately reflect the space, as there was no water view, only a weird yard. Adding to the creepy ambiance was an old piano player/singer who went from table to table asking for tips. Despite the tasty food, the overall experience was unsettling.

Last night was a huge disappointment as we were really looking forward to a delicious meal. The service was slow, but we had some time to spare. However, my husband's steak was tough and had a lot of fat on it. It was served on a heap of cold mashed potatoes and alongside cold, overcooked broccoli. In all fairness, the waitress took back the steak and tried to cook it again, but it still didn't turn out well. Fortunately, my salmon was delicious, but the potatoes were lukewarm and the broccoli was cold. I started sneezing only to find out that there were cats in the building, to which I am highly allergic. We dined at this restaurant four years ago and had a much better experience. It's unclear what has happened since then.

Love coming here. The food is consistently very good. We enjoyed the salmon special last night perfectly prepared fresh wild coho salmon. The soup, a white bean red pepper soup, was quite special, especially with the warm, freshly made sourdough baguette. We loved the Chateau St Michelle 2015 Columbia Valley Cabernet. At $42 it was a great wine at a fair price. And the entire evening was topped off by wonderful live keyboard music and blackberry cobbler! Of all the places to enjoy a summer evening I cannot think of a better choice!

We love deer harbor inn and have dinner there almost every visit to the island. We even tried last year when the power on the island went out they were closed along with everyone else in the island, but we enjoyed cup of noodles in the parking lot with the kiddos, watching the deer and rabbits. The quiet location, wildlife, and outdoor seating with a view of the harbor is hard to find anywhere else. Plenty of room that reservations aren't usually needed and it's kid friendly with menu items for them and plenty of room to run around while percents continue sipping drinks on the deck and enjoying the love piano music. The food is good we usually get a seafood entree and always save room for the blackberry cobbler. Don't miss this hidden gem the next time you're here.