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Downriggers, Friday Harbor, WA

Downriggers

4.6
4.6
1054 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest

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7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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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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
  • Area
    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

What 1,054 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Food

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Value

  • Northwest Washington

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Washington

    Healthy

  • Northwest Washington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Washington

    Romantic

  • Northwest Washington

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downriggers offers "spectacular views" of Friday Harbor, complemented by "delicious, fresh seafood" and an "inviting atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "exceptional service" and "friendly staff," as well as "creative cocktails" like the coconut mojito. The varied menu ensures there's something for everyone, including "mouthwatering salmon" and "fantastic scallop gnocchi."
1,054 Reviews
  1. Martha

    Baltimore16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burger. Delicious chicken. Veggie entree outstanding. And the salmon was spectacular! Save room for the skillet cookie, the key lime mousse and the sundae!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great time at Downriggers. Friendly, helpful and attentive staff. Quality food. Excellent service. Tonight, one of our entreés just wasn’t well sorted, so the team swapped it out with something else. I appreciate their observation and handling it. We love this restaurant so much.

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  3. Sara

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and wonderful view and excellent service!

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  4. Tanya

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the bar which had a beautiful view. Our server/bartender was absolutely the best ever. Don't sleep on their coconut margarita!

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  5. Matt

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kay was awesome along with the view and the food.

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  6. Rae

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful! The food and ambience are great but the service is excellent.

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  7. Grace

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great views, great service. Got the smoked salmon reuben based on other reviews (even though I was doubtful of the salmon and sauerkraut combo) and it was really good. My companion got the pastrami which was also really good. Will definitely come here again.

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  8. Joan

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Downriggers, any season, for lunch, for dinner, or a seat at the bar.

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  9. Charles

    Seattle111 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time diner and we will be back. Amazing water views matched by great food (especially small plate: delicata squash rings/ great take on onion rings) ⭐️thank you.

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  10. ROBERT

    Nashville4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cheese board a hit. Crab and cheese sandwich nothing to talk about. Clam chowder good. Wine great. Too expensive.

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Downriggers is rated 4.6 stars by 1054 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Downriggers

10 Front St. N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spring St.
  • Area
    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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