Houlme was a magnificent dining experience - as vegetarians, the focus is often on the meat dishes - Jay and team do a truly masterful job making vegetables shine. The pizza - I’m a New Yorker (really the worst type of pizza critic) and this was SO delicious - perfectly chewy and soft crust, gorgeous char/smoke and the poblanos and hot honey were perfectly paired main characters. The dessert - swoon - such a unique combo with brown butter and buttermilk!
On service and ambiance, Ben showed us so much hospitality and warmth - the entire experience was lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Steven Craig
Houlme is more than just a restaurant, it's an experience. The moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere - especially cozy in the fall. The staff is incredibly friendly and passionate about the food they serve, making you feel like a part of their family.
The menu changes seasonally and every dish is fresh and incredibly flavorful. We opted for the small plates and each one was a masterpiece. The attention to detail and the quality of ingredients were simply outstanding.
If you're visiting Orcas Island, Houlme is an absolute must!!!! It's a hidden gem that will leave you wanting more. ✨??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Crudo
Diana Cater
So delighted by our meal here. We were impressed with everything we ordered. I would love to come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom H
Wonderful dining experience in a cozy comfortable setting. No views but the food and service more than compensate.
Expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Mirit Markowitz
I used to come to Hogstone when it started and Houlme is just as good if not even slightly more delicious. Great pizza, creative salads and apps that introduce flavors combos you never would think of in a really beautiful and relaxed environment. Well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
katrina korreckt
Creative and impressive options. Honestly no clue how they come up with so many unique and delicious plates. It's a new an exciting menu every time we come. Always a joy and I'm never disappointed.
Dietary restrictions: Able to make most meals gluten free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Indranil Ghosh
This is the incredible rebirth and reimagining of what has to be one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The chef, Jay and his front of house (and life) partner Jocelyn, continue to raise their already high bar, higher. There are other great restaurants on Orcas Island, but I can say that Houlme and its earlier incarnation, Hogstone, have never failed to delight us. If Michelin rated restaurants in Washington, Houlme would certainly be in the running. To be clear, although their pizza is outstanding, it's the rest of their menu that is amazingly innovative and just really, really tasty (and visually stunning)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Hanselmann
We have been here over a few years. As others have noted things here seem to be going down hill. The backyard has broken tables everywhere. No dogs allowed. No take out. Two pizza options. 1 hour ten min to pizzas. Pizza was good. Lots of pre-dinner apps that mostly don’t hit the mark. Summer squash was watery/tiny. Hybrid serve yourself model with 20% gratuity added mandatory above 5 party. Just honestly not a great option anymore. Used to feel much “homier”
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Josh Jackson
Amazing meal with fresh local ingredients. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The popcorn bread was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanya Klippert
Houlme / previously Hogstone had been my go to pizza on Orcas Island for a few years... I literally looked forward to it all year. But it's not getting better with time. This last visit a couple days ago, we got the Kevin and the pork entree and both were over done. They also took almost an hour. And fairly importantly I've never had a good wine here. They've all been skunky and sometimes downright bitter. I've never had a good wine at Houlme but I've never had a bad wine at Kingfish. Please copy Kingfish's wine list and toss yours Houlme.
Good food at reasonable prices and great ambience, good service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
patty wheelock
We had a fantastic dining experience. We sat at the counter and loved watching the chef create sublime dishes. The chicken fried rib eye was out of this world. The butter cake we had was unique, not too sweet and very tasty. The wines were fantastic as well. The rose’ from Austria was delicious. I would highly recommend!
Spencer Chynoweth
We really enjoyed this place. The menu was unique and good. The Wood fired oven added a good Smokey taste. We were here in the winter and were able to eat without a reservation. Others had reservations and I can see why. It’s a smaller place focused on quality over quantity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johanna Schram
Amazing food and staff. Don’t leave orcas without eating here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
S Hunter
Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating is perfect for families
Houlme was a magnificent dining experience - as vegetarians, the focus is often on the meat dishes - Jay and team do a truly masterful job making vegetables shine. The pizza - I’m a New Yorker (really the worst type of pizza critic) and this was SO delicious - perfectly chewy and soft crust, gorgeous char/smoke and the poblanos and hot honey were perfectly paired main characters. The dessert - swoon - such a unique combo with brown butter and buttermilk!
On service and ambiance, Ben showed us so much hospitality and warmth - the entire experience was lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Houlme is more than just a restaurant, it's an experience. The moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere - especially cozy in the fall. The staff is incredibly friendly and passionate about the food they serve, making you feel like a part of their family.
The menu changes seasonally and every dish is fresh and incredibly flavorful. We opted for the small plates and each one was a masterpiece. The attention to detail and the quality of ingredients were simply outstanding.
If you're visiting Orcas Island, Houlme is an absolute must!!!! It's a hidden gem that will leave you wanting more. ✨??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop Crudo
So delighted by our meal here. We were impressed with everything we ordered. I would love to come here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful dining experience in a cozy comfortable setting. No views but the food and service more than compensate.
Expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
I used to come to Hogstone when it started and Houlme is just as good if not even slightly more delicious. Great pizza, creative salads and apps that introduce flavors combos you never would think of in a really beautiful and relaxed environment. Well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Creative and impressive options. Honestly no clue how they come up with so many unique and delicious plates. It's a new an exciting menu every time we come. Always a joy and I'm never disappointed.
Dietary restrictions: Able to make most meals gluten free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
This is the incredible rebirth and reimagining of what has to be one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The chef, Jay and his front of house (and life) partner Jocelyn, continue to raise their already high bar, higher. There are other great restaurants on Orcas Island, but I can say that Houlme and its earlier incarnation, Hogstone, have never failed to delight us. If Michelin rated restaurants in Washington, Houlme would certainly be in the running. To be clear, although their pizza is outstanding, it's the rest of their menu that is amazingly innovative and just really, really tasty (and visually stunning)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been here over a few years. As others have noted things here seem to be going down hill. The backyard has broken tables everywhere. No dogs allowed. No take out. Two pizza options. 1 hour ten min to pizzas. Pizza was good. Lots of pre-dinner apps that mostly don’t hit the mark. Summer squash was watery/tiny. Hybrid serve yourself model with 20% gratuity added mandatory above 5 party. Just honestly not a great option anymore. Used to feel much “homier”
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Amazing meal with fresh local ingredients. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The popcorn bread was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Houlme / previously Hogstone had been my go to pizza on Orcas Island for a few years... I literally looked forward to it all year. But it's not getting better with time. This last visit a couple days ago, we got the Kevin and the pork entree and both were over done. They also took almost an hour.
And fairly importantly I've never had a good wine here. They've all been skunky and sometimes downright bitter. I've never had a good wine at Houlme but I've never had a bad wine at Kingfish. Please copy Kingfish's wine list and toss yours Houlme.
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Good food at reasonable prices and great ambience, good service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic dining experience. We sat at the counter and loved watching the chef create sublime dishes. The chicken fried rib eye was out of this world. The butter cake we had was unique, not too sweet and very tasty. The wines were fantastic as well. The rose’ from Austria was delicious. I would highly recommend!
We really enjoyed this place. The menu was unique and good. The Wood fired oven added a good Smokey taste. We were here in the winter and were able to eat without a reservation. Others had reservations and I can see why. It’s a smaller place focused on quality over quantity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and staff. Don’t leave orcas without eating here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating is perfect for families
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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