The Lower Tavern

Looking for a local hangout?  Looking for a great burger? Great selection of beers? Go to this place!

Having grown up and worked on Orcas Island, I was always asked where a good place to grab some food was. I realized, now that I'm off the island, that it might be good to share this information with all the Yelpers out there!

The Lower Tavern is the ONLY place on the island that has affordable, good food. There is not a single other place that comes close. The Lower (as we islanders call it) is unpretentious, low-key, and perfect. The veggie burger is my staple there (and what I would order from work, on those tough days). Absolute perfection! I actually have yet to find a better veggie burger ANYWHERE. The fries are an addiction. The few times that I've tried the fish and chips, they've been great (not much to compare them to, since I've never had fish and chips anywhere else... but the fact that I actually liked it says something).

If you have a chance to talk to Lisa, you'll find one of the friendliest, most good-natured people you will ever encounter. She is a gem and has made The Lower an oasis for all of us islanders.

In short, the only food that I miss from the island (other than my mom's, of course) is that from The Lower.

I hope you enjoy your trip to Orcas and make The Lower your favorite food destination, as well!

Just ok.  Nothing wrong, but nothing great.  Fries were good.  Burgers were just pretty standard fare.  I could probably go 3 stars here, but it's averaging 4 stars and it's just not THAT good.