Whidbey Island Eats

Relish your time on a nearby island

Whidbey Island is a 20-minute ferry ride away from Mukilteo, yet it feels like a true getaway. Below are several eateries to check out while you're enjoying the beauty of Whidbey. There are more to enjoy, start your search soon!

Coupeville

Captain Whidbey Inn

Since 1907, the building has sheltered and assisted Northwesterners, sometimes an inn, sometimes not. It is now, and whether you stay in the lodge upstairs, in a lagoon room, or one of the cabins, you'll feel the pull of time paired with the comforts of today. You don't need to be a guest to enjoy the dining room, however. Chef Ryan makes excellent use of local items from foraged mushrooms to Penn Cove mussels to herbs and edible flowers from the Captain's garden. Every effort is made to use sustainable, local ingredients. Be mesmerized by the beauty of Penn Cove from the dining room or the seasonal deck. Full bar. Check website for days/hours. Click here to read our story from 2014.

2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4097 www.captainwhidbey.com

Christopher's on Whidbey

For over 30 years, Christopher's has been a local favorite. Enjoy fresh Northwest cuisine and a variety of local wines in the welcoming dining room filled with warm colors and wood tables. Their outdoor patio area is in front of the restaurant, overlooking the lawn. Enjoy the best of Penn Cove - mussels and clams! While seafood has a firm handle on the menu, there are other proteins like chicken, pork and steak, as well as several pastas and daily specials. There is also a special menu just for the kids in your group. Master Chef Andreas Wurzrainer brings more than 19 years of preparing four-star meals to his restaurant in Coupeville.  

103 NW Coveland St, Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5480 www.christophersonwhidbey.com

Front Street Grill

Looking for a waterfront spot for your meal? You can't get too much closer than Front Street Grill, opened in 2010. Warm wood throughout melds with the amazing view. With dishes that include burgers, mussels, oysters, eggs Benedict, salmon, steak and more, everyone will find a favorite at Front Street. Add a local or other wine or beer and you have a meal to remember, made with local and sustainable Pacific Northwest ingredients. Open daily with weekend breakfast/brunch.

20 Front St, Coupeville, WA 98239 360-682-2551 www.fsgcoupeville.com

Freeland

Gordon's on Blueberry Hill

Co-owner and Chef Gordon Stewart takes his farm-to-table philosophy and marries it to his love of New Orleans, the Northwest, and New American Cuisine to create his eclectic menu. Gordon's ambiance can be credited to co-owner Anneliese Petrie who has worked around the world and has a passion for service. Linens and candles warm the room; the view of Mutiny Bay does the heavy lifting. Menu items range from spicy seafood jambalaya to filet mignon to chicken piccata. All desserts are made in house. Lunch and dinner; check website for days and hours.

5438 Woodard Ave, Freeland, WA 98249 360-331-7515 www.gordonsonblueberryhill.com

Greenbank

Whidbey Pies & Café & Catering

Connected to the land, community and their customers, Whidbey Pies & Café is your dining room away from home: cozy and filled with friends (with only 12 tables, you'll know everyone soon enough). Soups, salads, quiche, savory pies, sandwiches, scones, espresso, and whole pies to go (along with slices for dessert now!) will have you sighing in contentment. There are craft beers and local wines to enjoy with your seasonal dishes. Located at publicly-owned Greenbank Farm, once the largest loganberry farm in the world, you can walk off your meal by touring the cheese market and art galleries.

765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA 98253 360-678-1288 whidbeypies.com

Langley

Braeburn Restaurant

Breakfast and lunch (daily hours can change seasonally, so check in with them) is a family affair with a kid's menu, gluten-free options, and daily specials. They offer a rotating selection of local beers, wine, and cocktails. Egg dishes, griddle options, corned beef mash (yes, mash), mac & cheese of the day, salads, a grass-fed burger, sandwiches. Something for everyone. There is garden patio dining, weather permitting. Street parking or a lot in the back.

197 D 2^nd Street, Langley, WA 98260 360-221-3211 braeburnlangley.com

Prima Bistro

A French-inspired Northwest bistro, Prima changes their menu seasonally and uses local products right from the island. Warm colors throughout welcome guests, as does the extensive wine list with a wine preservation system that allows them to offer high-end wines by the glass. They have a full bar as well. Their outdoor deck takes advantage of the Saratoga Passage water view. Families are welcome and kids have their own menu. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

201-1/2 First Street, Langley, WA 98260 360-221-4060 www.primabistro.com

The Inn at Langley

Staying at The Inn is a wonderful thing with coastal and mountain views from each room, balconies, jetted tubs, and spa services. But even if you're not staying, you can enjoy the dining experience. Award-winning, James Beard nominated Chef Matt Costello oversees the seasonally-changing and beautifully-presented dishes that can include seafood, duck, wagyu beef, wonderful vegetables and desserts. An extensive wine menu awaits. The dining room features a double-sided fireplace and open kitchen. Check their website for days (not daily); one seating only per day at 7 p.m.

400 First Street, Langley, WA 98260 360-221-3033 www.innatlangley.com

Oak Harbor

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway

Chef/Owner Scott Fraser opened the Hideaway in 2006 to happy reviews that continue today. Wood floors, table linens, leather chairs, and blown glass chandeliers take you away for a lovely experience. With his background in Vancouver B.C. French restaurants, he brings his vision of dishes like duck liver pate, beef carpaccio, beef tenderloin. Looking for something closer to home? Try Dungeness crab cakes, Penn Cove mussels, or rack of lamb. You'll love the presentation, flavor and ambiance.

1191 SE Dock St, #101, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-279-1231 www.frasersgh.com

Seabolt's Smokehouse, Fresh Seafood & Restaurant

Seabolt's has been smoking and selling salmon and other products around the world for over 30 years. They will also custom smoke your fish and game. Their restaurant menu includes fish (wild caught) and chips made from scratch; halibut, cod, salmon; oysters, clams, prawns, calamari; salads; sandwiches, crab cakes, and burgers. Enjoy these with a microbrew or glass/bottle of wine. Check website for seasonal hours.

31640 SR 20, Ste 3, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 800-574-1120 www.seabolts.com

December 2016