Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Northwest Washington

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Northwest Washington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

5.0

5 (989)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

Growers of clams, mussels, and oysters, we highlight the splendors of the sea, with the seasonal crops of the islands, to bring you a taste of our island community. Reservations are available May - October for The Tide Tables restaurant, located on the edge of the beach, overlooking our cultivated tidelands. There is no better place to enjoy some oysters and see where they grow. All seating is outdoors, so come prepared for the weather! Reservations are highly recommended, and available for 1-20 people May - October.
All reservations are for 1.5 hours based on your reservation start time.
Parties of 8+ will be served family style.
Walk-in space at the Tide Tables is extremely limited, so we have opened up our Net Shed Market where you can enjoy our freshly harvested raw oysters, and the makings for a perfect picnic. All seating at the Net Shed is first come first serve, so if reservations aren't available you can always come out to the Net Shed to slurp down some oysters!

Top review

Todd

Dined 2 days ago

Great ambiance, super friendly and helpful staff, always a pleasure to visit.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Country Club

4.8

4.8 (109)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Blaine

About the restaurant

**Great Blue Heron Grill, located in Blaine, Washington, is located 3.2 miles from Semiahmoo Resort.

The Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients in a picturesque setting on an award-winning Arnold Palmer designed course. The restaurant is open to the public, so stop in and enjoy an elevated dining and cocktail experience for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch! We offer weekly specials and are happy to host your special event in the Private Arnold Palmer Room. Great Blue Heron features a variety of wines, available by the glass or by the bottle, cocktails, beer, and other beverages. Sit on our beautiful patio and enjoy this special location.

Sunday menus are Brunch (10-2pm), Lunch(11-4pm) Dinner (4-7pm)

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Sue

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We had a great table with a fabulous view, excellent dinner and supurb wait staff. What more could we want? Nothing because it was perfect.

13moons

4.7

4.7 (1988)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anacortes

About the restaurant

13moons captures the warmth of a lodge atmosphere combined with the unsurpassed flavors of hand-cut Alder wood grilled seafood, meats and the freshest flavors of the Northwest. The chefs hand-pick fresh seafood from the region, including sockeye and silver salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, an array of fresh shellfish, and take full advantage of Skagit Valley produce to prepare seasonal garnishes and create decadent vegetarian offerings.

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TerryVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Always perfect great drinks excellent service best squash soup i ever had crab cakes could use more crab very tasty slaw !!! Husband had their new wedge salad yummy and never fail dungeness crab and lots of it encrusted halibut Love their newly redecorated dining room view is always delightful and deck has summer flowers planted It is our favorite 😍

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Anthony's - Squalicum Harbor Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1394)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor! Located on Bellwether Bay and offering spectacular views of the San Juan Islands and gorgeous sunsets year-round. Featuring fresh Northwest seafood, local produce, Northwest wines, microbrews and more in a elegant and cozy atmosphere.

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eileenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always excellent, Anthony’s offers friendly and skilled service coupled with tasty food and a lovely atmosphere. Thank you!

Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1330)

$30 and under

Steak

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Located on Squalicum Harbor! We offers guests spectacular views of the San Juan Islands and Bellwether Bay. Our menu features Northwest designer beef and fresh Northwest seafood complemented by local produce, wine and microbrews. Our high-energy restaurant specializes in hearthfire cooking.

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TadaoVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We always appreciate coming to Anthony's for our wedding anniversary. We also love sitting at one of Chloe's tables. Chloe and the rest of the staff are excellent and we look forward to coming back next year for our anniversary! Thank you Anthony's for great food, great service, and creating a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Anthony's - Cap Sante Marina

4.6

4.6 (1975)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anacortes

About the restaurant

Anthony's at Cap Sante is located in the heart of downtown Anacortes at the Port of Anacortes Cap Sante Marina. The restaurant has a scenic waterfront setting ideal for viewing the activities of the commercial fishing fleet as well as recreational boating. It has two outside decks; one of which is covered with a fireplace, ideal for year round outdoor dining. Enjoy seasonal casual dining next door at The Cabana. Additional casual outdoor/"to-go" dining and bocce ball!

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BRUCE

Dined 6 days ago

The staff, waitress and the meals were great. One of our favorite restaurants. Love their scallops and also their cihiopino. The view of the marina keeps you occupied.

OYSTERTALE

4.6

4.6 (107)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

A restaurant designed to casually spoil you with great locally sourced oysters and other fabled bounty from the region such as lamb, mushrooms, fresh produce, orchard fruits & berries, and the list goes on. We pair this with our favorite wines from near and far + fun cocktails - all alongside comforting favorites for everyone. (Our menu does include items for those whom might not love shellfish or seafood as much as we do.)
+Our view is of the ferry coming in and leaving right on the waterfront of Friday Harbor.
+ Our outside seating is first-come first serve and is communal-style seating.
+We are a tiny restaurant, so we are deeply impacted when you don't show up for your reservations or cancel last minute, please keep this in mind.
+No dogs inside or on the patio.
+While we take reservations for dinner service from 5pm to 8pm, walk-ins are always welcome.
+Now open for Lunch, Thursday through Saturday (no reservations needed)

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GemmaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I truly enjoyed Oystertale, the food was delicious, the service attentive, we will definitely be back.

Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (417)

$31 to $50

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Lighthouse Grill & Pub presents innovative and creative Northwest cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner served in an unmatched waterside location with panoramic views of Bellingham Bay and the islands. Our menus reflect a blend of old-world French and new age Northwest cuisine, and change seasonally to take full advantage of the abundant local, fresh food offerings. Our chefs work with local farmers and fishermen to obtain the freshest local seafood, vegetables, and meats that are seasonally available.

Events include: Daily Happy Hour in the Pub from 3-6 pm. Live music on weekend evenings including Sunday Jazz (dinner reservations required). Blues, Brews and BBQ every Thursday in July & August on waterfront Terrace Patio.

Private event spaces for groups available including our signature Wine Cellar, Compass Room & Admiral Garden Room.

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Nathaniel

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

It was a wonderful experience! Food was delicious and drinks were wonderful. Highly recommend if you haven’t been.

Lombardi's - Bellingham

4.5

4.5 (348)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bellingham

About the restaurant

At Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants, we are committed to sourcing locally whenever possible, using only the finest ingredients in our kitchens.

Both Italian & Washington wines are a focus on our wine list.

Located on the Bellingham waterfront, experience classic and contemporary cuisine from all around the boot with our daily menus. Rotating seasonal menus feature dishes inspired by our adventures through Italy

Gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options.

Compliment your dining experience with a glass of wine from our stellar cellar,
a premium draft beer from local breweries, or a signature Lombardi's cocktail.

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LynnVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Wonderful place to dine! I had the salmon piccata, cooked rare (as I asked). So good!!!

Downriggers

4.3

4.3 (1077)

$31 to $50

Northwest

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

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.

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Megan

Dined 4 days ago

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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