Watch the ferry soundlessly float around the bend while swallows dip and swirl against a twilight sky. The slate floor, honey-colored woods, soft lighting, and recorded mellow jazz help make Friday Harbor House the most casually sophisticated restaurant in town. A small sofa and crackling fireplace centrally divide the room, creating intimate dining areas on either side. Enjoy a drink in front of the fire or, weather permitting, at a bistro table on the patio.
Service is friendly and attentive.
The wine and spirits list is extensive with fine imported and domestic vintages, including a few from Lopez Island Winery. Malt beverages and hard cider are available, plus a full bar of premium liquors for your favorite cocktail. Even the coffee, from San Juan Roasting Company, is roasted on the island. The emphasis is on freshness and flavor at Friday Harbor House. Or a vegetarian entr e of Linguine with Salsa di Noci, a creamy walnut sauce with local goat cheese and seared winter greens.