Osprey Nest Guidebook
Local tasting and light snacks.
Owned by Becca & Nate, excellent local craft brews, great local feel, see Mir's metal art Kraken and mermaid mug number 125. Try the smoked salmon platter.
25 locals recommend
Island Hoppin' Brewery
33 Hope LnOwned by Becca & Nate, excellent local craft brews, great local feel, see Mir's metal art Kraken and mermaid mug number 125. Try the smoked salmon platter.
Get to the ferry early and soak in amazing views of the ferry landing while tasting a great variety of ciders. Try the popcorn.
Boat House Cider Works
Get to the ferry early and soak in amazing views of the ferry landing while tasting a great variety of ciders. Try the popcorn.
Owner Cole has great wine tastings. Be sure to get a cheese, cracker and nut plate.
8 locals recommend
Doe Bay Wine Company
109 N Beach RdOwner Cole has great wine tastings. Be sure to get a cheese, cracker and nut plate.
Owners Wesley & Tera have a nice country atmosphere and great tasting.
6 locals recommend
Orcas Island Winery
2371 Crow Valley RdOwners Wesley & Tera have a nice country atmosphere and great tasting.
The Village Store is a great stop arriving or leaving the island for sandwiches, drinks and picnic items. The scones and breakfast sandwiches are killer.
11 locals recommend
Orcas Village Store
10 Killebrew Lake RdThe Village Store is a great stop arriving or leaving the island for sandwiches, drinks and picnic items. The scones and breakfast sandwiches are killer.
Food scene
Buck Bay Shellfish Farm owned by Mark & Toni, great fresh clams, oyster, crabs, halibut, great views, family friendly, picnic atmosphere, bring your own or buy wine or beer there. See Mir's Mirmaid metal art.
Buck Bay
Buck Bay Shellfish Farm owned by Mark & Toni, great fresh clams, oyster, crabs, halibut, great views, family friendly, picnic atmosphere, bring your own or buy wine or beer there. See Mir's Mirmaid metal art.
It's where the locals go for a cold one, to watch a game, play pool, karaoke, has reasonably priced food. No children.
32 locals recommend
The Lower Tavern
46 Prune AlleyIt's where the locals go for a cold one, to watch a game, play pool, karaoke, has reasonably priced food. No children.
Owned by Monica, great food and views of Eastsound/Indian Island. Hit the happy hour 3-6 and all day Sunday. Also consider the Loft up above for fine dining after 5 pm.
34 locals recommend
The Madrona Bar & Grill
310 Main StOwned by Monica, great food and views of Eastsound/Indian Island. Hit the happy hour 3-6 and all day Sunday. Also consider the Loft up above for fine dining after 5 pm.
Owners Shelbi and Aaron, great Irish flare, burgers, etc., mixed drinks and killer views. Family friendly.
8 locals recommend
The White Horse Pub
246 Main StOwners Shelbi and Aaron, great Irish flare, burgers, etc., mixed drinks and killer views. Family friendly.
Historic restaurant in the mansion with an elegant fireplace in the bar. Try the forager pizza. The Cascade Grille outdoors by the marina is a place to soak up some sun and have a cold brew.
25 locals recommend
Rosario Resort & Spa
1400 Rosario RdHistoric restaurant in the mansion with an elegant fireplace in the bar. Try the forager pizza. The Cascade Grille outdoors by the marina is a place to soak up some sun and have a cold brew.
Owners Jack & Jill serve up great pies with indoor/outdoor seating with awesome views of beautiful Deer Harbor.
7 locals recommend
Island Pie
11 Jack and Jill PlOwners Jack & Jill serve up great pies with indoor/outdoor seating with awesome views of beautiful Deer Harbor.
Great pies. salad bar and other Italian fare. Try the spicy Thai dressing and a Portofino thin crust pizza. Excellent views from the deck of downtown Eastsound.
8 locals recommend
Pizzeria Portofino
325 A StGreat pies. salad bar and other Italian fare. Try the spicy Thai dressing and a Portofino thin crust pizza. Excellent views from the deck of downtown Eastsound.
Your place for Mexican on the island. Great margaritas and atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Mijitas Mexican Kitchen
310 A StYour place for Mexican on the island. Great margaritas and atmosphere.
Hit the 5-6 happy hour for gourmet appetizers in the bar. Try the Kobe beef sliders, garlic fries and a $5 glass of wine (all day). Steve is the best bartender in town.
30 locals recommend
New Leaf Cafe
171 Main StHit the 5-6 happy hour for gourmet appetizers in the bar. Try the Kobe beef sliders, garlic fries and a $5 glass of wine (all day). Steve is the best bartender in town.
The best place to grab a made to order sandwich (burgers, pizza, deli, etc.), treats and drinks for your picnic. Try the jalepeno/sausage breakfast sandwich.
14 locals recommend
Country Corner Market and Deli
837 Crescent Beach DrThe best place to grab a made to order sandwich (burgers, pizza, deli, etc.), treats and drinks for your picnic. Try the jalepeno/sausage breakfast sandwich.
Sightseeing
A must stop on the island. Free historic museum, beautiful marina, great food, live music on Thursdays and Fridays. Be sure to catch the free organ concert and history narrative by Christopher Peabody in the main mansion Saturdays at 4 pm.
25 locals recommend
Rosario Resort & Spa
1400 Rosario RdA must stop on the island. Free historic museum, beautiful marina, great food, live music on Thursdays and Fridays. Be sure to catch the free organ concert and history narrative by Christopher Peabody in the main mansion Saturdays at 4 pm.
Hike around the lake (easy 3 miles), swim or rent a boat. A great dark blue lake with land locked Kokanee salmon. Perfect for a family picnic
10 locals recommend
Cascade Lake
Hike around the lake (easy 3 miles), swim or rent a boat. A great dark blue lake with land locked Kokanee salmon. Perfect for a family picnic
You haven't done Orcas unless you've hiked or driven up to the tower and seen the breathtaking views of the San Juans, Mount Baker and Canada. Also check out Mountain Lake and a waterfall or two.
19 locals recommend
Mount Constitution
You haven't done Orcas unless you've hiked or driven up to the tower and seen the breathtaking views of the San Juans, Mount Baker and Canada. Also check out Mountain Lake and a waterfall or two.
Great place for moderate hikes with great views of the island and Salish Sea. Also stop in at Crow Valley Historic School.
19 locals recommend
Turtleback Mountain Preserve
Great place for moderate hikes with great views of the island and Salish Sea. Also stop in at Crow Valley Historic School.
Easy family hike with a great secluded beach for picnics and views.
11 locals recommend
Obstruction Pass State Park
860 Trailhead RdEasy family hike with a great secluded beach for picnics and views.
The beautiful beach next to down town. A must walk for seeing water birds, driftwood and an oyster bed. Low tide is best for combing.
163 locals recommend
Crescent Beach
Beecher StreetThe beautiful beach next to down town. A must walk for seeing water birds, driftwood and an oyster bed. Low tide is best for combing.
A little free museum that will take a half hour but rewards with a feel of the island of old. If you look hard you might find the Osprey Nest brick. Also note that the Jackson cabin exhibit was from the plot of land where the Osprey Nest and Eagle Roost reside.
21 locals recommend
The Orcas Island Historical Museum
181 N Beach RdA little free museum that will take a half hour but rewards with a feel of the island of old. If you look hard you might find the Osprey Nest brick. Also note that the Jackson cabin exhibit was from the plot of land where the Osprey Nest and Eagle Roost reside.
Great stop as you cruise the island. Take a look at the old store and walk out to the end of the dock for some killer pictures.
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Great stop as you cruise the island. Take a look at the old store and walk out to the end of the dock for some killer pictures.
A day trip to Friday Harbor is fun. You don't need a ferry reservation, the car cost is minimal and walk-on is free. A beautiful marina with shops and restaurants with decks. If you have a car check out Roche harbor, the outdoor art museum, Lime Kiln park and American/British camps.
35 locals recommend
Friday Harbor
A day trip to Friday Harbor is fun. You don't need a ferry reservation, the car cost is minimal and walk-on is free. A beautiful marina with shops and restaurants with decks. If you have a car check out Roche harbor, the outdoor art museum, Lime Kiln park and American/British camps.