Top Ten

Whidey Island Top Ten Restaurants

We get it. Each of us has our own idea of what makes a restaurant a favorite.

No matter what it is that makes you want to return again and again, we think these Whidbey Island Top Ten Restaurants all have something special to offer.

Ranging in price from modest to fairly expensive, and from very casual to a bit more dress up

(though never stuffy.... this IS Whidbey!) their are many great places to choose from.


Water views? Yes! Fresh mussels? Yes! Southern BBQ? Yes!

We hope you'll find the Whidbey Island restaurant that tempts your palate, then satisfies your senses.



We get it. Each of us has our own idea of what makes a restaurant a favorite. 


No matter what it is that makes you want to return again and again, we think these Whidbey Island Top Ten Restaurants all have something special to offer.


Ranging in price from modest to fairly expensive, and from very casual to a bit more dress up (though never stuffy.... this IS Whidbey!) their are many great places to choose from.


Water views? Yes! Fresh mussels? Yes! Southern BBQ? Yes! Wood fired pizza? Yes!


We hope you'll find the Whidbey Island restaurant that tempts your palate, then satisfies your senses.

20 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA
   (360) 682-2551

Front Street Grill

Front Street Grill offers a beautiful dining room and full bar with awe inspiring views of Penn Cove and Mt. Baker. Pair the beautiful setting with a carefully crafted and exquisitely executed menu that provides a classic American Grill experience plus authentic Pacific Northwest fare, and you have the recipe for a perfect Whidbey island dining experience.

 

  •    Price Range: $10 to $30
  •    Cuisines: American Grill, Pacific Northwest Fare
  •    Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

20 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA
   (360) 682-2551

Front Street Grill

Front Street Grill offers a beautiful dining room and full bar with awe inspiring views of Penn Cove and Mt. Baker. Pair the beautiful setting with a carefully crafted and exquisitely executed menu that provides a classic American Grill experience plus authentic Pacific Northwest fare, and you have the recipe for a perfect Whidbey island dining experience.

 

  •    Price Range: $10 to $30
  •    Cuisines: American Grill,     

          Pacific Northwest Fare

  •    Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

20 Front St NW, Coupeville, WA

(360) 682-2551

Front Street Grill

Front Street Grill offers a beautiful dining room and full bar with awe inspiring views of Penn Cove and Mt. Baker. Pair the beautiful setting with a carefully crafted and exquisitely executed menu that provides a classic American Grill experience plus authentic Pacific Northwest fare, and you have the recipe for a perfect Whidbey island dining experience.

 

  •    Price Range: $10 to $30
  •    Cuisines: American Grill,     

          Pacific Northwest Fare

  •    Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits


1642 E Main St, Freeland, WA

(360) 331-9945

Freeland Cafe

The Freeland Café & Lounge has been a Freeland, WA dining institution for 40+ years. Featuring home style cooking with a variety of influences including tempura, Chinese, and traditional All American favorites, they serve comfort food at its best!

 

  • Price Range: $4 to $17
  • Cuisine: American Grill, Hawaiian and Asian specialties
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits 

1642 E Main St, Freeland, WA

(360) 331-9945

Freeland Cafe

The Freeland Café & Lounge has been a Freeland, WA dining institution for 40+ years. Featuring home style cooking with a variety of influences including tempura, Chinese, and traditional All American favorites, they serve comfort food at its best!

 

  • Price Range: $4 to $17
  • Cuisine: American Grill, Hawaiian and Asian specialties
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits 

1642 E Main St, Freeland, WA

(360) 331-9945

Freeland Cafe

The Freeland Café & Lounge has been a Freeland, WA dining institution for 40+ years. Featuring home style cooking with a variety of influences including tempura, Chinese, and traditional All American favorites, they serve comfort food at its best!

 

  • Price Range: $4 to $17
  • Cuisine: American Grill, Hawaiian and Asian specialties
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits 

103 NW Coveland St, Coupeville
(360) 544-3085

Gordon's Fusion Cuisine


Fusion brings Gordon’s vision to life of fresh, vibrant foods served in an environment where you can celebrate the diversity of flavors with family and friends.




A Coupeville Favorite


  • Price Range: $8 to $40
  • Cuisines: Seafood | Steak | Vegetarian
  • Bar offerings: Full Bar

103 NW Coveland St, Coupeville
(360) 544-3085

Gordon's Fusion Cuisine

Fusion brings Gordon’s vision to life of fresh, vibrant foods served in an environment where you can celebrate the diversity of flavors with family and friends.
A Coupeville Favorite.

 

  • Price Range: $8 to $25
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Bar offerings: Full Bar

103 NW Coveland St, Coupeville
(360) 544-3085

Gordon's Fusion Cuisine

Fusion brings Gordon’s vision to life of fresh, vibrant foods served in an environment where you can celebrate the diversity of flavors with family and friends.
A Coupeville Favorite.

 

  • Price Range: $8 to $25
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Bar offerings: Full Bar

601 N Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA
(360) 679-3500

The BBQ Joint

Tim and Sonna Ryan have been serving up the best BBQ on Whidbey Island since 2006. Multiple winners of Best of Whidbey, they make all their own rubs, sauces, side dishes, cornbread and desserts. They hand select the best cuts of meat on the market to smoke slowly over Hickory for up to 15 hours in their Southern Pride Smokers, Big Daddy & Little Mama.


 

  • Price Range: $8 to $25
  • Cuisines: BBQ
  • Bar offerings: Beer

601 N Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA
(360) 679-3500

The BBQ Joint - Oak Harbor

Tim and Sonna Ryan have been serving up the best BBQ on Whidbey Island since 2006. Multiple winners of Best of Whidbey, they make all their own rubs, sauces, side dishes, cornbread and desserts. They hand select the best cuts of meat on the market to smoke slowly over Hickory for up to 15 hours in their Southern Pride Smokers, Big Daddy & Little Mama.

 

  • Price Range: $8 to $25
  • Cuisines: BBQ
  • Bar offerings: Beer

601 N Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA
(360) 679-3500

The BBQ Joint - Oak Harbor

Tim and Sonna Ryan have been serving up the best BBQ on Whidbey Island since 2006. Multiple winners of Best of Whidbey, they make all their own rubs, sauces, side dishes, cornbread and desserts. They hand select the best cuts of meat on the market to smoke slowly over Hickory for up to 15 hours in their Southern Pride Smokers, Big Daddy & Little Mama.

 

  • Price Range: $8 to $25
  • Cuisines: BBQ
  • Bar offerings: Beer

  1191 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor, WA
  (360) 279-1231

           1804 Scott Road, Freeland, WA     33185 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA
                       (360) 331-8899                              (360) 279-8899

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway

Inside the rightly named gourmet hideaway, guests will notice a relaxing environment where food and drinks are the focal points. Come enjoy a seasonal menu of the freshest local Northwest ingredients. Pair this with a vibrant West Coast wine, handcrafted cocktail, or a nice cold beer.


  • Price Range: $10 to $50
  • Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, Lamb
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

  1191 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor, WA
  (360) 279-1231

  1191 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor, WA
  (360) 279-1231

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway

Inside the rightly named gourmet hideaway, guests will notice a relaxing environment where food and drinks are the focal points. Come enjoy a seasonal menu of the freshest local Northwest ingredients. Pair this with a vibrant West Coast wine, handcrafted cocktail, or a nice cold beer.


  • Price Range: $10 to $50
  • Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, Lamb
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

  1191 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor, WA
  (360) 279-1231

  1191 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor, WA
  (360) 279-1231

Frasers Gourmet Hideaway

Inside the rightly named gourmet hideaway, guests will notice a relaxing environment where food and drinks are the focal points. Come enjoy a seasonal menu of the freshest local Northwest ingredients. Pair this with a vibrant West Coast wine, handcrafted cocktail, or a nice cold beer.


  • Price Range: $10 to $50
  • Cuisines: Steaks, Seafood, Lamb
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

33505 SR 20 Oak Harbor, WA
(
360)-682-6754

The Mill at the Kasteel

The Mill at The Kasteel is a Mexican-American restaurant in Oak Harbor, Washington. We have been proudly serving our town since September 2020. We specialize in blending traditional foods and flavors with a Mexican influence. Our mission is to provide food that will have natural flavors and offer an exceptional dining experience. fare.

 

  • Price Range: $10 to $30
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Contemporary American
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

5438 S. Woodward Av, Freeland, WA
(360) 331-7515

Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill

Chef Gordon is known by many for his exquisite ability to layer flavors, and create delectable combinations, all while producing beautifully-presented meals with a simple elegance.  That reputation is well deserved. Your meal at Gordon’s is sure to be one of the best you’ve ever had. In addition, with a farm-to-kitchen philosophy, Gordon works with several local producers to provide fresh local ingredients, supporting community while providing the very best in fresh seasonal fare.

 

  • Price Range: $15 to $50
  • Cuisines: Cajun, Contemporary American, Pacific Northwest
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

5438 S. Woodward Av, Freeland, WA
(360) 331-7515

Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill

Chef Gordon is known by many for his exquisite ability to layer flavors, and create delectable combinations, all while producing beautifully-presented meals with a simple elegance.  That reputation is well deserved. Your meal at Gordon’s is sure to be one of the best you’ve ever had. In addition, with a farm-to-kitchen philosophy, Gordon works with several local producers to provide fresh local ingredients, supporting community while providing the very best in fresh seasonal fare.

 

  • Price Range: $15 to $50
  • Cuisines: Cajun, Contemporary American, Pacific Northwest
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

670 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA

(360) 675-4053

rustica italian restaurant - bar

Serving locally sourced (whenever possible), seasonal farm to table ingredients, Rustica has an Italian inspired menu. With a rich and diverse foundation of culinary traditions, Rustica serves up very creative menu options. You’ll likely find dishes and flavors here you won’t find anywhere else on the island.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

670 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA

(360) 675-4053

rustica italian restaurant - bar

Serving locally sourced (whenever possible), seasonal farm to table ingredients, Rustica has an Italian inspired menu. With a rich and diverse foundation of culinary traditions, Rustica serves up very creative menu options. You’ll likely find dishes and flavors here you won’t find anywhere else on the island.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

106 1st St, Langley, WA

(360) 221-3363

Village Pizzeria

NYC-style pies, sandwiches & pasta in a relaxed setting featuring a seasonal patio & scenic views. You'll find flavors here you won’t find anywhere else on the island. Our menu includes an incredible variety of specialty pizzas plus the classics. We're known for our home made meatballs, pesto, focaccia, sausage, dough and our famous salad dressing!

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

106 1st St, Langley, WA

(360) 221-3363

Village Pizzeria

NYC-style pies, sandwiches & pasta in a relaxed setting featuring a seasonal patio & scenic views. flavors here you won’t find anywhere else on the island. Our menu includes an incredible variety of speciality pizzas and the classics. We're known for our home made meatballs, pesto, focaccia, sausage, dough and our famous salad dressing!

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

106 1st St, Langley, WA

(360) 221-3363

Village Pizzeria

NYC-style pies, sandwiches & pasta in a relaxed setting featuring a seasonal patio & scenic views. flavors here you won’t find anywhere else on the island. Our menu includes an incredible variety of speciality pizzas and the classics. We're known for our home made meatballs, pesto, focaccia, sausage, dough and our famous salad dressing!

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

12981 SR 20, Coupeville, WA

(360) 499-2306

Callen's Restaurant

Callen's Restaurant offers Washington and Whidbey Island inspired real food, and is located across from the Coupeville Ferry dock - the gateway of Whidbey Island.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: American
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

12981 SR 20, Coupeville, WA

(360) 499-2306

Callen's Restaurant

Callen's Restaurant offers Washington and Whidbey Island inspired, real food and is located across from the Coupeville Ferry dock - the gateway of Whidbey Island.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: American
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

12981 SR 20, Coupeville, WA

(360) 499-2306

Callen's Restaurant

Callen's Restaurant offers Washington and Whidbey Island inspired, real food and is located across from the Coupeville Ferry dock - the gateway of Whidbey Island.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: American
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

32295 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA

(360) 675-5858

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery

Kid-friendly brewpub with a dog-friendly beer garden serving Northwest pub grub & house beers.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Burgers, Beer and American Food
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

 

32295 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA

(360) 675-5858

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery

Kid-friendly brewpub with a dog-friendly beer garden serving Northwest pub grub & house beers.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Burgers, Beer and American Food
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

 

32295 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA

(360) 675-5858

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery

Kid-friendly brewpub with a dog-friendly beer garden serving Northwest pub grub & house beers.

 

  • Price Range: $5 to $28
  • Cuisines: Burgers, Beer and American Food
  • Bar: Wine, Beer, Spirits

 

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