Backdoor Kitchen

400 A St, 98250-9536 - Friday Harbor
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2025 2024 2021
🏆 #4 of 52 restaurants in Friday Harbor
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4.1/5
636 recommendations

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💬 What people say

Scallops 12 Island 11 Price 8 Pork 7 Garden 6 Cocktails 6 Noodle bowl 5 Night 5

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 360-378-9540
📍 Address: 400 A St, Friday Harbor

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 05:00 PM
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday4 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday5 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Google Reviews

4.6/5
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Suzzy Nichole

★★★★★ 5/5
The food was amazing! It's been two years and I am sorry for this late review, bit we were just telling our friends last night about this place. Had a hard time finding it but the lamb was amazing!!!
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Marianne DiMarco-Temkin

★★★★★ 5/5
What a beautiful, secret garden to dine in. Innovative drinks and food options and a delightful staff to welcome you. It was a wonderful meal to have shared with the people I love most. Thank you for a beautiful evening, Backdoor Kitchen.
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Darwin Witt

★★★★★ 5/5
A great little hideaway with wonderful food. They play with seasonal flavors and seem to be a big hit with the locals! Definitely one of those hidden local gems, the entrance is through a secret little garden. Beautiful outdoor seating, but definitely call ahead for reservations because there's limited seating.
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mick hooper

★★★★★ 5/5
Food was amazing! The price amazed me too! Expect to spend $50+ per person.
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Mandie Holmes

★★★★★ 5/5
The Backdoor Kitchen is a food lover's dream (and most unexpected in a community of Friday Harbors size). The menu is small, with worldly influences, and the execution rivals top restaurants in any major city. The food is fresh, creatively prepared, and seasoned in such a way to highlight the natural flavors of the food but also take your taste buds on a journey. We ordered a pork shoulder salad with mango and Vietnamese dipping sauce as a light dressing. Steak with vegetables, and vegetarian plate. The highlight was the vegetarian plate with a wonderful mix of coconut curry that tasted light and fruitful (unlike most curries which are heavy and fatty). The space is small so make reservations if you can. They have a small bar room with a few tables, a dining room, and outdoor patio.
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Emily Mitchell

★★★★★ 5/5
This place never disappoints! You have to know where to look though, because there is no signage for this little gem. In Friday Harbor, find the sign for the ferry overflow lot C. From there, park in front of the fence. It won't look like much, but wind you way through the gate and bamboo and you will walk right up to the front door. Reservations recommended. All their dishes are fantastic, you can't go wrong.
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D Wooden

★★★★★ 5/5
Hell yes. Everything is great here, especially the crispy pork appetizer and the veggie entree. You kind of have to literally go around back to park and get in.
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Michelle Rau

★★★★★ 5/5
One of the best meals we had on the island. Food was top notch, service was friendly and prompt. We hadhad scallops, duck and prawns and some bomb yam/coconut soup. Excellent menu!
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Jennie Eckholt

★★★★★ 5/5
We had an enjoyable dinner at Backdoor Kitchen. The outdoor patio is nicely landscaped with hidden romantic tables under the trees. We ordered the summer corn soup and sea scallops. Both were well seasoned and savory. Scallops were fresh and were caramelized in butter, served with fresh from the garden sweet peas and carrots, and these delightful butter seared rice cakes. Yum! Service was prompt and our glasses were never empty. Inside can be a bit loud on a Saturday night, but it’s manageable. We ate at a few of the more expensive restaurants in Friday Harbor, and this was our favorite. (Granted, we only tried two menu items) It’s located next to the new San Juan Brewery, so it’s convenient to eat and then walk across the parking lot for a brew.
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Cynthia Alexandra Romero

★★★★★ 5/5
We showed up without a reservation and they were packed. They offered a spot outside and went out of their way to make us comfortable. We had come to the island on the spur of the moment for dinner. This restaurant did not disappoint! We appreciate every staff member, particularly the sweet lady in the sleeveless shirt to volunteered to be our waiter in the chilly evening. We will be back, and we will tell everyone. You are not just Amazing food but great hospitality, a rare find these days.
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