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Downriggers, Friday Harbor, WA

Downriggers

4.4 (1065)
$31 to $50
Northwest
10 Front St. N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Downriggers, located on the water's edge of Friday Harbor. Local family-owned and ran since 1986.
Featuring water views, Pacific Northwest cuisine, & scratch-made cocktails.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Islands
  • Cross street
    Spring St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,065 people are saying

Downriggers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Washington

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Washington

    Healthy

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Washington

    Romantic

  • Northwest Washington

    Lively

  • Northwest Washington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downriggers offers "outstanding service and attention to detail" with delicious food and a stunning marina view. The restaurant's ambiance is energetic, perfect for groups, though sometimes lively. Highlights include seafood dishes and a diverse menu. While occasional service missteps occur, the overall experience is memorable, making it a favorite for many.

1,065 Reviews
  1. Cathy VIP

    Seattle27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Downriggers. The chef board charcuterie has become very skimpy, in that it started out with at least three kinds of cheese. Now it’s two kinds of cheese in very very small amounts.  That was the only disappointment. Everything else is great.

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  2. Jan

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and attention to detail. Beautiful presentation of the food. Caters to larger groups, so the noise level was "energetic" and made conversation a bit iffy some moments. Would definitely recommend going here.

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  3. THOMAS

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. The chicken breast was cooked to perfection although it was a very thick piece. The server was very knowledgeable in explaining the question we had.

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  4. Ron

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The level of customer service was second to none. The food was delicious and the people were very polite and respectful. They helped me to surprise my wife with a 40th anniversary dinner and cake. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you.

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  5. Debbi

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch! Very attentive service too. Thank you.

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  6. Shelley VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely day to enjoy a seafood lunch overlooking the marina. Great setting and ambience; restaurant is nicely appointed and well laid out. Caesar salad was good but a little too cheesy for my taste. Bouillabaise soup was very good - my first time with a creamy base but quite tasty. The cod and salmon were delicious as were the rest of the seafood. Overall, an outstanding meal which was pleasantly surprising since it’s in such a touristy area.

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  7. Linda VIP

    Seattle20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The view can’t be beat, and the food was very good. Our server wasn’t the best- a bit abrupt and not particularly friendly or attentive. Overall, a great experience and we’d go back.

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  8. Mary Anne

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars. It was Easter Sunday and when our waitress came to the table she observed the closed menus and just stared at us with a raised eyebrow, apparently our cue to order. Very odd, the rest of the dinner she barely uttered 10 words. Silently put down the check, ran the credit card and said Happy Easter.

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  9. Cherie

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The clam chowder and halibut was delicious. We enjoyed the view while having dinner.

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  10. Larry

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good for the most part (the Dungeness crab risotto was okay) and the views are wonderful. The service could be better. All and all, we would go back but not our favorite restaurant

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Downriggers is rated 4.4 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Northwest Washington
  5. San Juan Islands

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Downriggers

10 Front St. N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Spring St.
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Islands
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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