17 Best American Restaurants near Camano Island

“I have gone to this restaurant for many years and have always had amazing customer service and great food. Tonight I decided to order delivery for the first time from this restaurant. I am so glad they have delivery because delivery service on the south end is a skim choice. The no contact delivery helped a lot with my social anxiety. I ordered grilled fish tacos, cheese garlic bread, cheesecake, and Shirley Temple. The fish tacos is a usual order when I go into Rockaway in person and didn't disappoint as usual. The sauce is amazing and the fish is perfect. The cheese garlic bread comes with a big cup of marinara sauce to dip in. The cheese was a perfect amount and paired well with the sauce. The cheesecake was honestly one of the best I've had. Compared to a few weeks ago I went to the Cheesecake Factory in Seattle and Rockaway's blew it out of the park. Of course the Shirley Temple was a Shirley Temple and I don't think anyone could ever mess that up. The portions are big and I have plenty more for another meal. The delivery person also handled with care.“

“**Pub 282 Review:** (ENG/ESP)Venturing into Pub 282 was a delightful experience filled with savory discoveries. I embarked on a culinary journey, savoring the tantalizing Chicken Strips, a pizza that gracefully merged the tropical allure of Hawaiian flavors with the classic zest of pepperoni, and complemented the feast with a selection of finely crafted beers. While the pizza boasted a commendable taste, the abundant crust slightly tempered the overall delight, earning it a respectable 4 out of 5.Beyond the culinary adventure, the service was a shining beacon of hospitality. Attentiveness defined our experience as the staff consistently ensured we lacked for nothing, elevating the dining affair to one of genuine comfort and care.As for the ambiance, Pub 282 cast a spell of cool and casual vibes. It's a spot where culinary delights coalesce with a laid-back atmosphere, offering more than just a meal; it's an invitation to unwind. The revelation that mini-concerts grace the establishment on certain days only added to the allure, promising not just a meal but a memorable experience.**Overall Ratings:**- ****- ****- ******Final Thoughts:**Pub 282 seamlessly combines flavors, attentive service, and a cool ambiance, making it a noteworthy destination. While the pizza's crust might be a bit hearty, the overall experience is one that invites you to savor not just the food but the vibrant atmosphere they've masterfully crafted.---**Pub 282 Review:**Stepping into Pub 282 was a delightful experience full of tasty discoveries. I embarked on a culinary journey, savoring the tempting Chicken Strips, a pizza that gracefully fused the tropical charm of pineapple with the classic essence of pepperoni, and complemented the feast with a selection of finely crafted beers. Although the pizza boasted a commendable flavor, the abundant crust slightly tempered the overall delight, earning a respectable score of 4 out of 5.Beyond the culinary adventure, the service was a shining beacon of hospitality. Attention defined our experience, as the staff constantly made sure we were missing nothing, elevating the meal to an experience of genuine comfort and attention.As for the atmosphere, Pub 282 projects a magic of relaxed and cool vibes. It is a place where culinary delights are intertwined with a relaxed atmosphere, offering more than just a meal; It is an invitation to relax. The revelation that they hold mini concerts at the establishment on certain days only added to the attraction, promising not just a meal, but a memorable experience.**Overall Ratings:**- ****- ****- ******Final thoughts:**Pub 282 effortlessly combines flavors, attentive service and a fresh atmosphere, making it a destination worth mentioning. Although the pizza dough may be a little substantial, the overall experience invites you to savor not only the food, but the vibrant atmosphere they have masterfully created.“

“What a surprise find! The staff were lovely, the service was excellent and the food was amazing. On a holiday from the UK to Seattle -> Vancouver -> Washington State we'll talk about this place as we tell our holiday tales. My prawns were amazing and my kids loved the food.“

“I mean it's hard to start because everything is top notch.I have been going to Fraisers since 2009, left whidbey for a while and now I'm back. The taste, atmosphere, and amazingness of this place has only improved. I'm convinced I'll never dine at a place like this anywhere else.Food is incredibly delicious, have not had 1 bad meal ever. So relaxing and romantic. Perfect portions, but yes you are always going to want more.Steak meals are absolutely amazing, look out for the pork loin special and seafood payeya! I had the chicken and waffle and rib meal and they were also really good. They have these meatballs appetizer right now that are amazing, but nothing beats the fondue to start. For desert definitely indulge in the cheese cake or the passion fruit cream. They do give you bread with a different humus spread every time which is really good. They also have a good selection on wines and whiskey/bourbon to pair with your meals. They make a mean cape cod. Honestly if you have not gone here and you are in Whidbey, you are not doing it right. Yes it is pricy, but I DO NOT CARE and neither will you.“

“Islanders who finally made it in to this fabulous restaurant! Had an amazing meal. Husband enjoyed short ribs and I had the catfish prepared with cumin which was creative and very tasty! Excellent wine and the chocolate cake paired with the Madera was excellent. Atmosphere is chic cozy almost lounge like with a great water view. We will definitely be back! Cheers!!“

“Had breakfast here after a night of camping, it was amazing! Loved watching the ferry come in and out. Employees were very nice and helpful, even brought our toddler some fruit to snack on while we waited for dishes. We can't wait to come back!“

“Regrettably I must write I had the worst breakfast in recent memory this morning at Island Cafe. They get the food out extremely fast to you. I wish the cook had slowed down and not overcooked my eggs.I like eggs over medium. These eggs the whites were mostly brown. The hardest part of the meal was the potatoes. Extremely over salted. Big flakes of translucent salt heavily applied. I tried scrapping off but gave up . Why not let the diner add salt to their preference? Lastly the toast had butter heavily slathered on . The diner was not busy. I was the only one at the counter.This is not the time to be slinging hash !For me it was twenty dollars wasted .I eat a bacon and egg breakfast at a diner often. It is my favorite meal . Never again at this location.BTW the server was very nice. She apologized when I explained about the potatoes.I don't like sending food back . My meal is ruined at that point.“

“Where to start? The place was crowded so had to wait..their wait time texting app was informative and time flew by. The staff was friendly and upbeat. The happy service was timely, for the island, and the meals were outstanding. Our friends opted for lunch and the scrumptious looking Rueben sandwiches...wow, loaded with meat. We decided to try breakfast, wife had "the mash" which was tasty, ample and filling. I wanted to experiment on something unusual...and had "the nasty"...what a treat and so much food. The chicken, yes chicken, was done to perfection, with one of the best and crispiest coatings. The biscuit and sausage gravy were top tier. Oh yes, they served strong, robust, and hot coffee...worth the cost.This was a very positive experience...and we are going back.“

“Visiting for a few days, Very cute restaurant, would have never guessed it was a Mexican restaurant from the outside. Our server Mayra was so sweet and very attentive, exceptional customer service from everyone working! Unfortunately the food fell short for us, not bad, not memorable. A bit pricy for what you get but overall the place itself makes up for that.“

“Vegetarian options: One omelette called the vegetarian nurses omelette which was sooooo delicious! It wasn’t your typical ingredients and they weren’t just mushy veggies. Also had hash browns and the thickest most buttery delicious roasts I would definitely eat here again and bring all my out of town visitors to enjoy the unique atmosphere.“

“The restaurant works wonderfully to provide a fantastic bistro experience—the food selection is well curated and the individual dishes are excellent, wine and bar selection excellent, the service is friendly and quick, and the location yields many tables with views. Can’t wait for warmer weather to try the patio too. Great restaurant you shouldn’t miss. The town is charming and worth soaking in its history and charm.“

“I’m so glad I read the reviews instead of going off the star rating. This place was DELICIOUS and their customer service to go was great. I had a craving and every other place was closing early for some reason but they let us put one in at the last minute and everything still tasted fresh!We got* spring rolls (so good and crispy)* chicken chow mein (could have used some more chicken and veggies but it was still delicious. Some places ruin their chow mein by overcooking the noodles. Not here!)* pork fried rice (this was my favorite! The pork was so good!)* kung pao (my husband had this and said the flavor was really good and the veggies were cooked perfectly)Side note: they package their to go so well! No spilling because they put tinfoil in the box. We’ve had messes before but this made it so much nicer! Seriously can’t rave about this place more!“

“I stopped in at All Sports on my home from work just to check out what was going on.The time was around 5pm on a Monday night and there were about 6 customers inside when I walked in.There are 3 or 4 pool tables, a couple electronic dart boards and the new style, digital jukebox on the wall.I walked up to the bar and placed my drink order and snagged a menu. After studying the menu for a bit, I decided on the Super Nachos.After a few minutes, I get my nachos and they were epic! Both in amount and in flavor.The Super Nachos consists of:Tortilla chipsBlack olivesOnionsTomatoesJalapeñoGround Beef (or chicken)Nacho cheeseSour creamSalsaThe toppings are placed on top of chips (as opposed to layered in between the chips), however the Nacho cheese is on top of, and inside, the mound of chips. I really do not like it when everything is just dumped on top of the chips and there is a pile of dry chips under the layer of toppings. I am very happy that is NOT the case with these chips.The bartender was friendly and would banter with the customers (I’m guessing they were regulars because she would address them by name and ask specific questions about their day and life).My experience was enjoyable. But I like quiet and relaxing places to drink. Monday night at 5 pm is fairly quiet at All Sports in Oak Harbor“

“They didn’t have room for our party of 7 and they were able to find room for us and they were very kind about it. Our waitress, Rachel was spectacular. We had the Buffalo chicken dip which was wonderful. Best garlic Parmesan chicken wings we have ever had.“

“This place has been here forever, great atmosphere, staff and DJ. They also have a sushi chef (got the roll and sashimi) for that late night grub! Also had fun playing darts and dancing with my homies. Definitely recommend and great place to chill and relax. Probably full of squids =PWheelchair accessibility: you will have to knock so the bouncer can let you in but its good cause you can wheel around, no stairs.“

“I heard that a new pizza joint was open where Oak Harbor Cafe & Lounge used to be.So, I decided to walk down Pioneer and experience Lava Louie’s Pizza.The inside was worn, but clean. It was quiet inside, probably because other than me there were only two customers.I decided to sit at the bar and order my food from the bartender. After looking at the menu I decided to order the Ring of Fire pizza.I enjoy spicy food and was prepared to be disappointed at the spice level even though the ingredients are pepperoni, sausage, jalapeno, and habanero!I am very pleased to say that not only was I NOT disappointed at the spice level, but the pizza was nicely cooked and tasted great!I was also pleased that the background music all seemed to be classic rock from the 70’s and 80’s, my favorite genre of music!!I had a very enjoyable lunch at Lava Louie’s“

“Great place with amazing food. The staff were incredible our server made an incredible bloody mary. Chicken fried steak was awesome my wife got the spinach and tomato omelet and loved it also had a cranberry mimosa also great. Both ladies on the floor were friendly and awesome would definitely give it a go if you haven't already.“