Wonderful setting in a very quaint hotel with a good view of the water. Â Unfortunately, the food was not good. Â I had the lamb which was way too salty and the salad was wilted. Â My daughter had the burger which was good, but it is hard to mess up a burger. Â The waitstaff was extremely friendly, but untrained. Â While I loved staying at the hotel, I cannot recommend the Bistro.
Review Source:I loved the old hotel decor and thought my dinner was fantastic. Â We ordered ribs and a filet. Â First off the bread was wonderful and the whipped butter was the best I've ever had. Â I love old buildings and decor , so was in heaven to be there. Â The reason I can't give 5 stars, is because although our meals were served with swift efficiency, the waitress was rude to the point of putting me in a funk that took so much away from the enjoyment of my meal. Â She thought we asked too much about the Kim chi, so rudely let us know. Â When we first came in the same waitress snapped at the nice young woman that greeted us.
I would eat there again, but not if the same older long haired waitress was there.
Upon checking into Orcas Hotel, we received a $20 voucher to spend at Octavia's Bistro, so we had dinner there on our first night. I was surprised to see the Japanese influence on the menu and anytime there is Asian fusion, I get worried, but the chef did a great job. I ordered the salmon entree which was two salmon filets each with different toppings. One had a tomato/onion type of topping (reminded me the veg mix in ahi poke) and the other had a honey/wasabi glaze with seaweed and Japanese veggies. Cooked perfectly and generous portions. The next night, I wanted something nice and light to eat while sitting on the porch, so I had the chop salad -- so fresh. Even my husband, anti-veggie man, enjoyed it! Bleu cheese, tomatoes, green peas, two types of lettuce, tons of BACON, and a creamy tangy/sweet dressing. Again, HUGE portion. I have never been full from eating a salad before, so this was a first. I also love their bread & orange zest-infused butter. I could just eat the butter by itself, but that would be frowned upon.
The waitress was absolutely lovely, personable, and worked very hard. Good job. :)
I rarely enjoy hotel restaurants, but maybe you can't go wrong when you're eating at a cute little hotel on a small island. :)
While staying at rhe hotel we were treated to free breakfast, and it was delightful! The basic breakfast: eggs, potatoes, meat and toast or muffin along with juice or coffee starbucks blends of course makes for a home run in my book! Hubby had the pancakes which were huge and homestyle o course! We did have drinks the first night from the bar and had to take them outside due to the bar being full of old people and a band. Overall I will give them a B+ the view from the porch amd
deck seating are amazing! Especially with the sunshining!
Located at the top of a hill with many windows that overlook the ferry landing. A perfect place to unwind and relax in the evening, for it is a small yet peaceful restaurant with gorgeous views. We sat at the bar and I had many Bloody Marys as we shared their fresh calamari. So many items on the menu that needed to land on my plate, but other dinner plans awaited us back in Seattle. Bartender was very busy as she not only poured, but waited on the majority of the room. A great place to wait for the ferry and reminisce about your blissful time on Orcas Island.
Review Source:Octavia's bistro is the fine dining room in the hotel and it is quite a fanciful treat. The waitstaff is very professional and knows their business. The food is increadible...had the oysters and fried calamari...mmmmm.
This hotel is the warm welcome to the mystical island that makes the island what it is. From the moment you come off the ferry and see the beautiful turn of the century victorian mansion of the Orcas Hotel on top of the hill, the enchantment sets in.
I stayed for a week and during that time I really enjoyed getting to know the wonderful staff. They all bring the essense of Orcas to life. From their intense eye contact, to their overwhelming willingness to help in everything from service, to good hikes to just good conversation.
The food in the cafe is top notch. I had a blissful experience devouring an Orcas burger one night and heard a story about a customer that travels all the way from Portland, Oregon every once in a while just to come for the Orcas Burger and get's right back on the ferry and goes home. I said to the staff, "Wow that is some committment", and they said "or just a REALLY GOOD burger!".
The view overlooking the bay and the surrounding islands with their cedar forests and beaches is breathtaking. The building has a timeless charm to it, and looks and feels very similar to the hotel in "Somewhere in Time". There are photobooks of weddings during the summer and a huge lawn and tent on the hill which seats 150...it would be a paradise of a wedding!
For being right in front of the ferry landing it seems like one would not have to go to far once on the island to have an increadible experience immeadiately. Though of course...check out the rest of the island!
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