Guidebook for Anacortes
Food Scene
A'Town Bistro
418 Commercial AveExcellent food, great atmosphere. Pricey.
Best Fish and Chips in Anacortes. Everything is good hear, it is a coffee shop atmosphere but prices are good for this area and if your hungry you will leave full!
6 locals recommend
San Juan Lanes Bar & Grill
2821 Commercial AveBest Fish and Chips in Anacortes. Everything is good hear, it is a coffee shop atmosphere but prices are good for this area and if your hungry you will leave full!
Great Views, great food, atmosphere is wonderful, service great.
43 locals recommend
Anthony's At Cap Sante Marina
1207 Q AveGreat Views, great food, atmosphere is wonderful, service great.
Best place to have lunch! Great food and wonderful desserts.
Not open late.
18 locals recommend
GERE-a-DELI
502 Commercial AveBest place to have lunch! Great food and wonderful desserts.
Not open late.
Dad's Diner
906 Commercial AveIf you like BBQ, you need to stop here! Wonderful food.
If you love Greek this is the spot to go, I have heard great things about it but have never personally gone.
Greek Islands Restaurant
2001 Commercial AvenueIf you love Greek this is the spot to go, I have heard great things about it but have never personally gone.
Lucky Chopsticks
1407 Commercial AveBest Chinese in town! Hot and Sour soup is fabulous.
Absolutely the best sticky bun you will ever eat!! They have a restaurant called the Rhody that is the best you will fine, it is definitely a "gem". Highly recommend. Be ready to spend some money it is not cheap but you get what you pay for. You must try the salted carmel ice-cream it is the best I have ever had!!!
13 locals recommend
Farm To Market Bakery
5507 Chuckanut DrAbsolutely the best sticky bun you will ever eat!! They have a restaurant called the Rhody that is the best you will fine, it is definitely a "gem". Highly recommend. Be ready to spend some money it is not cheap but you get what you pay for. You must try the salted carmel ice-cream it is the best I have ever had!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer, good food, check website for events. http://www.brownlantern.com/
30 locals recommend
Brown Lantern
412 Commercial AveGreat beer, good food, check website for events. http://www.brownlantern.com/
The Rockfish Grill serves fresh, Northwest cuisine including steak and local seafood, several varieties of pizza prepared in our woodfired brick oven, creative vegetarian dishes, a great selection of sandwiches and appetizers, decadent desserts, and daily specials. We use local seasonal ingredients and feature coffee, breads and desserts from area purveyors.
29 locals recommend
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery
320 Commercial AveThe Rockfish Grill serves fresh, Northwest cuisine including steak and local seafood, several varieties of pizza prepared in our woodfired brick oven, creative vegetarian dishes, a great selection of sandwiches and appetizers, decadent desserts, and daily specials. We use local seasonal ingredients and feature coffee, breads and desserts from area purveyors.
Majestic Inn & Spa
419 Commercial AveRooftop bar, great views. Perfect place for a nice night.
Sightseeing
Washington Park Loop
Washington Park LoopGreat paved area to walk, nice beach.
Friday Harbor
Great day trip to eat and shop and sightsee.
Parks & Nature
Cranberry Lake Park
Georgia AvenueGreat hiking! Mountain bike trails.
Mt Erie Park
Outstanding views!
Shopping
Thrift store, only open every couple of weeks but great prices and interesting finds. Worth going if you are in town when they are open!
The Predecessors
1005 10th StThrift store, only open every couple of weeks but great prices and interesting finds. Worth going if you are in town when they are open!
Thrifty Kitty
720 Commercial AveGreat little thrift store.
Local farmers market, fabulous finds, gift, homemade soaps, jams, breads, desserts and everything else.
20 locals recommend
Anacortes Farmer's Market
611 R AveLocal farmers market, fabulous finds, gift, homemade soaps, jams, breads, desserts and everything else.
Exquisite shop with amazing finds. Everything is handcrafted, you can get everything from a doorstop to hand carved table and chairs.
The Wood Merchant
709 S 1st StExquisite shop with amazing finds. Everything is handcrafted, you can get everything from a doorstop to hand carved table and chairs.
Entertainment & Activities
If you just want soda and popcorn and the recent movie check out the Anacortes Cinema.http://farawayentertainment.com/location/anacortes-cinemas/
13 locals recommend
Anacortes Cinemas
415 O AveIf you just want soda and popcorn and the recent movie check out the Anacortes Cinema.http://farawayentertainment.com/location/anacortes-cinemas/
Essentials
Safeway
911 11th StThey have it all and reasonable prices.
bikespot
210 Commercial AveWonderful bike shop.
Fred Meyer has everything from banking, groceries, sundries, clothing, shoes and everything else.
49 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1225 W Bakerview RdFred Meyer has everything from banking, groceries, sundries, clothing, shoes and everything else.
Impressions
2216 Commercial AveLove this place for a quick haircut to full service hair color or spa services.