This is just an amazing off the beaten path restaurant. Not inexpensive, but very good value given the high quality food. Two of our diners had sea scallops and those were cooked to perfection. A quick sear and gentle finish kept them tender, not rubbery. The salmon was a generous cut, very moist, served with rough garlic mashed potatoes. The... More

This is one of those instances in which the Trip Advisor can mislead. Ask anyone on San Juan Island for the best restaurant on the island, and you will invariably get one of two responses- the Duck Soup Inn, or the Backdoor Kitchen, and not necessarily in that order. And sure enough, the Duck Soup Inn sits atop the Trip... More

My daughter and I spent a weekend on San Juan Island and only went out one night for dinner, so we wanted it to be good food, in a nice atmosphere - not too expensive and fun. We went through all the reviews of different restaurants and apprehensively decided on this one. Some of the reviews were not so good.... More

The Backdoor Kitchen is one our absolute favorite places to eat. The food is nothing short of excellent and is one of the best values for your dollar on San Juan Island. I have never had better salads, anywhere. The main dishes are consistently delightful, whether vegetarian or meaty, as is the service. The Backdoor Kitchen is everything we look... More

It seems as if all the islanders know about this wonderful restaurant but not alot of others. The food could not be better and is well worth the effort in trying to find the restaurant (which is not that easy). More

I went with a friend after a movie one evening and was so disappointed. There was a loud group seated right next to us making it difficult to hear each other or even the server. That was not the restaurant's fault. The meal, on the other hand, was. It probably would have been better had I ordered the dish that... More

It was a little difficult to find and it involved some walking around in the dark for about a block but when you turn the corner of the building by Susie's Mopeds you enter the most enchanting and magical looking garden/patio. We had Butternut Squash w/Chipotle Soup, Warm Cabbage, Roasted Mushroom, & Goat Cheese Salad, Corn Masa Cake and East... More

Call ahead.. this one is hard to find! the ambiance was stellar and the food very good I would return here for sure ( my number 2 restaurant on San Juan Island) More

If you don't mind the "bet you can't find us" location, this is a nice restaurant that seems to take a lot of care with the quality of the ingredients and the creativity of their dishes. It's a little pricey, but the food was delicious and the service friendly. More