Out and About – Road trip to Whidbey Island Washington

Out and About…
Road trip to Whidbey Island Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

 http://www.captainwhidbey.com/
 

The historic Inn, celebrating its 100th year in 2007, still with the original timbered walls and ceilings, stone fireplaces and dining room. The Inn is constructed with native trees harvested on the property in 1907.

The rooms facing north have views of Penn Cove. The southern view is of peaceful gardens.

The 12 rooms of the main lodge, each with its own wash stand and European style shared bath facilities; one for men and one for women....

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn – The main building

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

View of our room…

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

Out our window for the garden view.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

The upper hallway.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

View from the rooms on the other side.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

More from the upper hallway.

Captain Whidbey Inn - Whidbey Island Washington

 Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

http://www.eatatflyers.com/index2.htm

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Soup of the day - Broccoli-Cheddar Soup. Always enjoy a cup of Broccoli Cheddar Soup…
 

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Bacon Cheese Angus Burger. Love their Bacon...

 

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

A few pictures of the brewery.

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery – Oak Harbor, Washington

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

http://www.frasersgh.com/

What a great restaurant, sitting at the bar watching the chefs’ work, is amazing. The food and service were outstanding, the atmosphere is delightful.
 

Make Frasers dinning your destination. You will not be disappointed. The food isoutstanding in its preparation and in its presentation.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington



Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Chef Scott Fraser, Sous-Chef Michael Tsosie and Staff hard at work...



Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington







Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Our food being fired....

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Escargot with puff pastry.  A great start to any meal.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Young Greens - Mixed salad with pear slices, spiced pecans, gorgonzola, blood orange vinaigrette. Love this salad.

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Gnocchi with Mushrooms – House made ricotta gnocchi, season mushrooms, and sautéed greens in vodka tomato cream sauce. Over the top!

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Filet Miqnon grilled & topped with a colossal prawn, sea scallop & mussels, garlic mashed potatoes, balsamic demi-glace & a garlic cream sauce. Just look at that presentation.
 

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Rack of Lamb - Herb & pistachio crusted lamb, risotto, red wine demi-qlace. I well never eat beef again....
 

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway – Oak Harbor, Washington

Tiramisu. More please......

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

http://www.frontstreetgrillcoupeville.com/

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Ahi Poke - Raw Yellowfin Tuna cubed in a soy ginger marinade. Love this dish, the slaw under the tuna was delouses…

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Crab Artichoke Dip - A blend of Dungeness crab, artichokes, red peppers, and parmesan. Served warm with pita bread. Love the crab flavor…
 

Front Street Grill – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bites - Pepper jack cheese with sweet carameuzea onions on rustic Italian Bread with a red pepper romesco dipping sauce. Great taste…
 

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove produces Penn Cove Mussels, Mediterranean Mussels, Manila clams and 27 varieties of Pacific Oysters. 

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

Penn Cove - Whidbey Island, Washington

 

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

http://www.tobysuds.com/

Toby's located in the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island Washington. The building is located on the shore of Penn Cove. Originally a mercantile built in approximately 1890, the structure has housed many businesses. Following prohibition, it became a beer parlor and has been a Tavern/restaurant since the early sixties.

The back bar was originally brought around the horn and placed in the Fort Warden officers club in about 1900. It then moved to Fort Casey and then eventually to the Central Hotel in Coupeville. When the Hotel suffered a serious fire, the back bar was then moved to its current location at Toby's.

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Steamed Penn Cove Mussels with garlic bread. One of the best tasting mussel dishes we have had….

Toby’s Tavern – Coupeville Whidbey Island, Washington

Deluxe Broiled Cheeseburger with Bacon. OK, this has burger made our “best thing I have ever ate” List. Over the top in flavor….

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Out and about – Day trip to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Washington

Out and about…

Day trip to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Washington

Anacortes Washington Ferry Dock

In July of this year, we had the great fun of taking, for the first time, the ferry from Anacortes, Washington to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. Day trip here we come!

The ferry ride itself takes about one hour. You could also take a roundabout ferry ride that last a few hours.

Once we arrive it was time for lunch. So off to the popular Downrigger's Restaurant we went.

Located next to the ferry landing in Friday Harbor. Downriggers offers fresh seafood, steak, poultry and pasta, local Northwest cuisine.

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Downriggers Restaurant San Juan Island

http://www.downriggerssanjuan.com/

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Downriggers Clam Chowder

Downriggers Clam Chowder

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Grilled Crab Sandwich

Grilled Crab Sandwich

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Crab Burger

Crab Burger

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Northwest Smoked Salmon Plate

Northwest Smoked Salmon Plate

Downriggers Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island - Judd Cove Oysters on the Half Shell

Judd Cove Oysters on the Half Shell

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Unfortunately, a month after our visit Downrigger's Restaurant burnt to the ground.

“By KOMO StaffPublished: Aug 17, 2013 at 8:31 AM PDT

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. - A raging early morning fire gutted a waterfront building housing several well-known tourism-related businesses in the heart of San Juan Island's picturesque Friday Harbor.

Fire crews responded to the scene, at 10 Front Street, at about 2:40 a.m. Saturday after receiving a report of flames and smoke billowing from the structure, which houses the Downriggers Restaurant and several other businesses.

As the first firefighters battled the blaze, more crews were brought in by ferry from Anacortes and from Orcas and Lopez islands to aid in the firefighting effort.

"There were flames at least 20 or 30 feet high coming out of the building at one point," said Carolyn Hudson, spokeswoman for San Juan Island Fire & Rescue.

She said the building appears to be a total loss.

Crews continued to battle the blaze several hours later in an attempt to keep it contained to one building. Hudson said firefighting efforts would continue all day long Saturday.

There were no reports of injuries.

Other businesses in the building include Friday Harbor Marine, Friday Harbor Yachts, San Juan Safaris and San Juan Excursions.

"This is a very big hit. Downriggers (Restaurant) employs about 50 people, so that's a big economic loss for the community, and that restaurant has been there for many years," Hudson said.”

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After walking around town, shopping and enjoying the scenery we decided it was time for some refreshments.

Herb's Tavern

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Herb's Tavern Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

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Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant

http://www.caskandschooner.com/

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Cask and Schooner Public House & Restaurant Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

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Well, it was time to go. I never want to wait until the last ferry LOL……

Friday Harbor Washington Ferry Dock

Friday Harbor to Anacortes Ferry Ride - Mt. Baker

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