Everything on the San Juan Islands is casual though they do take their fine dining a little more seriously in Friday Harbor. This is a restaurant of filet mignon and bouillabaisse, light ginger chiptotle sauce and simmering white wine. The wine selection is extensive and the dessert menu is certainly tempting. The management has taken an interest in art, to the benefit of patrons and artists alike. The menu covers contain reproductions of original works commissioned by the restaurant.
Local art is also on display on the walls with prices, much like a gallery.
Proceeds from the sale of this art goes to a scholarship fund to support an emerging local artist. Fresh flowers at your table and candlelight add to the classy atmosphere, especially in the late evening. The most unique draw to the restaurant is its proximity to the ferry landing. The dining area literally overhangs the harbor mere yards from the ferry dock. The Place is not inexpensive but the quality of the dining experience certainly makes it a place to recommend.