Best restaurant in Eastsound, Washington (WA) 2024

Oh! Glorious baked goods: let me extoll thy virtues! The craftsmanship and flavoring brilliance of these bakers is legendary. 15 minutes past opening and the line snakes out the door and down the steps—and for good reason. We sampled 4 or 5 pastries and were transported by each new wonder. The Orange Morning Buns are not to be missed. (Unless your fate is like ours, when we arrived 30 minutes after opening and the first batch was sold out. A sad and wasted day, indeed.) The balance of bright orange and subtle Vietnamese cinnamon is rapturous. I’m in love. My first taste of the almond themed Bear Paw and I fairly sang my joy. Oh, Good Lord, I rarely encounter such baking perfection. Rather sweet for me to eat the whole, but it was still delightful that evening. I’m confident Brown Bear closes 3 days/week for the good health of all of us who would find self-control a serious challenge were these offerings available every day. Thank you, sainted bakers, for your selfless consideration. ~Lynn

I have been coming here for years and now I like it even more. Their food and drinks seem to be better than before. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the bay. You can take a walk around the campus, look at the museum, and come in for a nice lunch/dinner or drink. They also offer a nice brunch. I stayed here many years ago and was not too impressed with the room because is pretty out of date, Look like an old apartment got converted into a resort. They do have a pretty nice balcony overlooking the bay and their outdoor heated pool is nice. ~Kimberly

This place is fantastic (I honestly don't understand the unfairly low-ish 3.9 stars rating it currently has). Pizzas are so tasty: we tried "Americas favorite" with pepperoni and cheese and it was delicious. The dough is made in house and is so fresh it melts in your mouth. Garlic knots were delicious as well. The service is incredibly friendly and fast. They have university students interning/working during summer along with the owner which is a wonderful way to create opportunities and engage the community. The ambience is welcoming with music playing in the background and magnificent views from the terrace - you don't want to leave this place (we lingered on the terrace for a while after finishing dinner taking in the view with beautiful colors of the sunset). Kid-friendliness: Open and welcoming to all. Kids friendly. Parking: Parking can fill up quickly, you might have to drive around a bit to find a spot on one of the streets. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza dough available. ~Olga