Bars
The Barnacle
This is a craft cocktail bar offering true cocktails (not tiki drinks or slush drinks) alongside some nice snacks featuring local ingredients. It gets bonus points for using a decent amount of local liquor including an impressive truly small batch bourbon and local gin.
The cocktails here aren’t cheap, but they are worth it. They are craft cocktails using balanced recipes that make good use of aperitifs, amaro, and bitters alongside good liquor.
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Orcas Island Distillery
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Tasting room hours: Fridays–Sundays, 1–4 PM, by appointment; tastings typically $15 with bottle purchase waived .
Offers intimate guided tastings showcasing their estate-crafted spirits
The Restaurant at Friday Harbor House
THE place to go for brunch on San Juan Island. My party of 6 came in on Mother’s Day without a reservation and they threw a table together for us. Our server Emma was so accommodating and friendly. The views are unbeatable. Highly recommend any dish with the potatoes as they are perfectly crispy. The jam is also amazing. The mimosas were also very good.
Captain’s Taproom
Great little spot right by the ferry with a wide selection of beers and wine. Great view, music, and chat.
Pro-tip go next door and ask them to bake you a pizza to go with your beers. Chloe is awesome.
