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Willows Inn Restaurant

2579 West Shore Drive, Lummi Island, WA 98262
360-758-2620
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Cuisines: Eclectic
Dining options: Reservations
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Seattle
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The rumors and reviews are correct, this place is fantastic provided you're open to trying new or unfamiliar things. Worth the drive or allotting a vacation day or two for if you happen to be in the Seattle or Vancouver area. More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Chef Blaine Wetzel is a culinary wizard! Review and photos here: http://www.drawn2style.com/willows-inn/ More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It was timed to the sunset. Beautiful presentation and tasty food. I really enjoyed the home-smoked salmon. True art in the presentation. The service could have been a bit slower to begin (seemed a bit rushed). Our evening was mostly fish - great for me but not for carnivores like my husband! More

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Issaquah, WA.
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Three of us liked it and tried everything. One person did not like what they were serving and only would try 3 items. For what he got of course it was very expensive. There is no other place to eat on the island other than The Willows Cafe. More

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Seattle, WA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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This amazing restaurannt is a special occasion "must" for NW foodies, and a "really try it sometime" for any other foodie who can swing the trip. It's remote, no doubt, but arguably not much more so than the French Laundry. Compared to that establishment, my dining partners and I agree the Willows isn't quite on par, but it's darn close.... More

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Toronto
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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Not much more to add from the other reviews, except to say it did not disappoint. Drove down from Vancouver with my mother to spend a couple nights at NYE; my wife and I having flown in from the East cost specifically to come here. Staff were attentive, friendly, yet not obtrusive. The food - all 11 courses and tasting... More

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seattle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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people found this review helpful

We reviewed the room separately, because the value for the room was pretty low, but dinner was incredible, so had to be reviewed separately. Even at the new rates, this place was worth it, if for nothing else, the experience of trying so many different items in such a pretty setting. We started off with some cocktails - a "fig... More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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Twenty-five year old Chef Blaine Wetzel is foraging for sorrel and watercress and reef netting for the freshest fish, making The Willows Inn Restaurant on Lummi Island a B & B style destination for food lovers. With only 30 restaurant seats, dining there takes serious planning --- often a plane ride, a two-hour drive, and a short car ferry trip.... More

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Seattle, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

The restaurant takes a while to get to if one is not already staying at the Inn, but the journey is worth it! Each course had its own taste and the freshness jumped out of the plate. The waiters were attentive, and having the chef come out to speak with each table individually was a great touch! More

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seattle
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

The magic of or February trip started with the short ferry ride from the mainland to Lummi Island. As the tiny 20-car open deck Whatcom Chief ferry turned into the wind, driving rain and white caps, waves broke over the bow spraying our car with brine. After a few minutes Lummi Island appeared out of the mist. The historic Willows... More

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