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Downriggers, Friday Harbor, WA

Downriggers

4.3 (1077)
$31 to $50
Northwest
10 Front St. N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,077 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Washington

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Washington

    Healthy

  • Northwest Washington

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Washington

    Romantic

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Washington

    Lively

  • Northwest Washington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downriggers offers "great service" and "wonderful views" that are hard to beat. Guests love the "delicious" seafood options, including salmon and crab tots. While some menu items are limited or priced high, the attentive staff and beautiful outdoor seating provide a delightful dining experience, making it a favorite spot for many.
1,077 Reviews
  1. Megan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An INCREDIBLE meal! We had the seasonal summer specials and were absolutely delighted -- you cannot beat the combination of fresh, high quality seafood and local produce. The drinks were also top-shelf, and the views from their deck of the Salish Sea and Friday Harbor marina made a very good meal a cherished memory. Yes, we enjoyed it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice and attentive service. Nice view of Friday Harbor. The food was not good. The best thing was the peanut butter skillet cookie with ice cream. The poke was tasteless. The salmon was overcooked. The bouillabaisse was okay but the broth wasn’t that great.

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  3. Ciera

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was surprisingly bland. Was expecting something better for the price.

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  4. David VIP

    California Central Coast53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, Good food and service. Not special except for the view.

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  5. E

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten in this restaurant for many many years and was very disappointed in our experience on Wednesday, June 18. When we finally got a table and tried to order, we were told that most things we were wanting to eat were "off the menu" no explanation. Finally, I settled on the halibut fish and chips priced $38 which is already very overpriced-only to be told. The price had been changed to $42. When I protested that you cannot do that whatever the price is on the menu is the price for the customer the server said no we'd be charged the extra amount. At that point we left and went and had a fabulous meal at the Italian restaurant!!!!! - menu is far too limited - prices are way way too high - too many things on the menu were not available - asking customers to pay an amount that is not what is stated on the menu is totally unethical! Very, very unhappy with this experience!

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  6. Melinda

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, good service, great food and wonderful views!

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  7. Shiraz

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the deck on a beautiful day with great views over the water. My wife and I both had the salmon which was wonderful. I also had an interesting cocktail from their fun cocktail menu. The service was attentive while providing space for enjoying the food and conversation.

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  8. Mark

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a party of 4 for dinner. We had fish and chips, salad and clam chowder. Soup was good, not great. The fish was crispy and overall very good.

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  9. Teresa VIP

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Food came out hot and we enjoyed the meal. I had the fish and chips and my husband had the scallops.

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  10. Olivia

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Downriggers was a disappointment. The food was not great, the menu selection was lackluster and excessively priced for what was there. I do have to say service was great and all staff members we encountered were very friendly. Unfortunately they got my husband’s order wrong, and the food was not especially tasty.

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Downriggers is rated 4.3 stars by 1077 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
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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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