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Yeah, another oyster place.
The BF and I went here yesterday after a wonderful walk along the water. I tried the ahi "nachos" and I loved them. Otherwise, they are exactly same as the other Anthony's: a little dated, a little dark, but great HH.
I still favor the Shilshole location due to my Husky alliance.
So if this page was only for the Happy hour this would easily be a 5 star review. The happy runs til 6:30pm daily and offers amazing deals. Salmon Swimmers and Beef Sliders are only $3 for 3. These by themselves are delicious enough to keep me coming back for more but then they throw in great drink specials just to make it even better. When the bill comes they list what you saved under what you owe and every time I have been the savings has been more then the price. I love this happy hour.
I haven't eaten in the restaurant in a while but I remember it being a fairly descent steak and seafood place. I would say a solid 3 star by itself.
Delicious, consistent mahi mahi tacos brings Anthony's Beach Cafe a 4 star rating. They remembered to add extra cilantro too. We first shared a salad, large enough for two to enjoy. My husband thought his pan-fried oysters, red potatoes, and green beans were a perfect meal. We always leave satiated, but not stuffed.
Friendly service. Plus, we were given a $20 coupon for another visit. A product of these trying times...
Just too bad that there's often a wait there. And being that you're right at the beautiful Edmonds waterfront with bobbing boats...there is hardly a view unless you're standing.
Quite pleasant in the summer. But, even then, it's usually cool and windy here, as the tables are situated on the northwest side.
In terms of the Beach Cafe, I like this Anthony's better than any of the other locations I've been to. For one thing, I think the bread here may be free. (I could be wrong, though, since usually it's my in-laws paying here.) For another thing, the decor is cheerier, the service quicker, and the overall feel more pleasant.
In terms of their food, I like the blackened rockfish tacos. The fruit salsa is sweet and spicy, and the fish is moist but thoroughly cooked. The tortilla chips the tacos come with are a little "eh", so I think I might ask for fries instead next time. The desserts tend to be quite good, and they do special themes based on the time of the year and what crops are in season.
If you're in Edmonds along the beach and want a pleasant lunch or brunch, I would recommend this place. However, I wouldn't get in the car and drive over just for this.
GO TO ARNIE'S DOWN THE STREET INSTEAD!
I knew this place was going to lick..... BUT, we were waiting for tide to go down to work on bud's sailboat. Naturally, sitting on dock 10 yards away from Anthony's, hungry as heck, we decided to give it a try. I ordered an $8 "Lemonade" which had absolutely NO TRACE of vodka in it. Fortunately, we had provisions to take care of that. The Chowder breadbowl consisted of a few oz's of chowder and mostly just bread. I asked for NO FRIES and a small salad in place of fries/coleslaw. They naturally dinged us for that as well. The battered True-Cod was done well, but come on, its impossible to screw up a battered-deep-fried fish, even for ANTHONY'S.
NO HAPPY HOUR HERE EITHER. BOTTOM-LINE, might as well wrapped some fishing line on a beer-can, caught some perch off the dock, and battered them up instead!
I was expecting so much more from this place. I mean, the location is nice and it bills itself as an upscale restaurant, but after last night I won't be back.
We arrived for dessert around 9:30 with the smell of low-tide wafting in from the harbor as we walked into the restaurant. So, off to a bad start. Then, our waiter seemed a bit annoyed at the hour which we chose to stop in because they stop seating at 10:00pm. We were only having dessert, so we decided quickly, but were then told the chocolate cake would take 10 to 12 minutes to make. Fine by us, but again, the server seemed slightly peeved.
I had the huckleberry slump which I was hoping would be kind of like a cobbler, but was more like a heap of berries on top of a biscuit. Although it was lukewarm, it still had good flavor and I ate the entire thing. It would've been better had it been piping hot with a crispy, buttery crust.
My friend had the melting chocolate cake which was made to order. It was OK, but not as rich as I'd thought it would be. I'm usually all over chocolate cake, but I only had one or two bites of his and didn't even take him up on his offer for the last bite. He asked me if I was feeling well since I kind of have a reputation for being able to eat entire chocolate cakes in one setting. Apparently there was some kind of sauce in the middle of the cake that he said made the whole thing, but I didn't taste it.
So, the desserts didn't knock my socks off, the waiter could've been a little nicer and the smell outside was unbearable. Now add thumping music coming from the adjoining restaurant, including these classics: YMCA, the Macarena, Celebration, Bust a Move. Not exactly the experience I was looking for.
To his credit, the waiter did keep our coffee cups overflowing with decaf. But, that's not enough to bring me back.
Overall...3.5 stars.
I do not care for the Beach Cafe...the menu is just empty of dishes I am interested in. I default to the Fish Tacos...and they are just average.
But the main Anthony's is quite good. Very good service, quality drinks, and fresh seafood.
I usually order some fresh Oysters as well as their blue cheese salad to start, and both are excellent. For dinner I enjoy the Seafood Cioppino filled with fresh fish, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, tomatos...mmmm, it is always wonderful.
Not to mention the waterfront location can not be beat. A great Edmonds restaurant well worth visiting.
While we've usually enjoyed our meals here, I must say the Brunch is much better here than dinner, I have no idea why.
Brunch here is a nice affair, I'm not a big fan of the all-you-can eat type brunch's so this format suits my tastes better.
Choose a main item, my fav are the Crab cake eggs Benedict, thank God for Lipitor, the hollandaise is rich and plentiful. They serve coffee or OJ with your meal and along with the brunch service comes a nice fruit tray selection of in season fruits and their signature Blue Berry coffee cake, YUM!!
Service-wise the brunch servers do it right, they keep the coffee cups full they ask if you need more of anything in a timely manner and well, the daylight view is nice, nothing really special, just a nice touch being able to see the marina and all.
I mean for an older, local chain restaurant, in Edmonds, what do you want? They do what they can with what they have. I do agree with Terrell M. the smell from low tide can be a bit much, but heck that's nature for you....
It's not the most amazing food you'll ever have, but there are some standouts on the menu, and it's a less-expensive (if not cheap) alternative to Homeport.
I like the rockfish tacos and the alder-planked salmon, and the classic fish-and-chips if I'm feeling like something greasy. When I have ginormous boys to feed, the all-you-can-eat is handy.
The desserts are pretty good and the seasonal fruit dishes can be awesome - the huckleberry slump may be the best use of a spoon in the history of mankind.
I've been here many, many times with my family, ever since I was a kid. It's noisy and often pretty crowded, but it's a good place for groups and the wait's usually not too bad.
The view's nice, and when it's warm out it's great to sit at the outdoor tables - though please be realistic, you're right there on the water, it's going to smell like Puget Sound.
Great brunches. My crab cake benedict was fabulous, but pricey for breakfast at a hefty $20. But the eggs were poached perfectly soft and they didn't skimp on the hollandaise. The crab cakes actually had big, tender chunks of crab throughout. It was luscious. All items on the brunch menu include a fairly large fresh fruit plate, served with creme fraiche, and blueberry coffee cake, with cinnamon butter. They were delish.
The beer battered halibut fish and chips are amazing. The deep-fried halibut is crispy and well-seasoned on the outside, and moist and hot on the inside. What more can you ask for?
The view at the Edmonds Marina was gorgeous and the service was Johnny-on-the-spot.
Oh Anthony's... I want to like you more, I really do. Your view is fantastic; your seasonal fruit cobblers, to die for. Your fish isn't too bad, either (though not great). But what gets me are your prices. They're insulting. You charge as though you're a high-end restaurant, which you aren't. Ante up some coupons or the fam is moving on...
One of my favorite brunch places. I was not convinced at first when I was asked to go here. Edmonds? Seafood brunch? I don't got that kind of cash!
Best 25 bucks I could spend I tell ya!
With your breakfast entree you get unlimited warm soft melty blueberry coffeecake, fresh in season fruit and a gorgeous view!
I get a mimosa to make it luxurious for a day. With tip I haven't spent more than 25 yet and you are served generous portions. Not lumberjack, but filling.
There is Anthony's Homeport and Anthony's Beach Cafe both situated on the Edmonds Waterfront by the park. I haven't been to Anthony's in YEARS because (IMO) they just can't hold a candle to Arnie's for the following reasons a) ambiance b) food c) customer service d) view. (in no particular order) I will say that most "Yelpers" reviews of Anthony's are RIGHT on...dirty, outdated decor, unsavory meals and poor customer service.
On a more positive note, Anthony's Beach Cafe is FABULOUS! I As others have mentioned it is VERY noisy almost any time you go, so if you are looking for a quiet, intimate setting...pass on this establishment. During the summer months (or should I say when Seattle see's temps over 78 degrees) do yourself a favor and enjoy the outside seating. When it gets cooler in the evenings there are heat lamps and blankets...but of course a glass or two of vino will warm you RIGHT up! ;0)
I have been enjoying the likes of the Beach Cafe since the mid 80's when it opened. My ALL time favorite is the Almond Chicken Salad...its seriously SO delicious! Then they serve that wonderful foccacia bread...oh LORD...don't even think about dining here if you have a weakness for carbs!
They also have really great chowder...as well as other seafood specialties. Aside from the salad, the alder planked salmon is delicious! Really, there isn't anything on their menu that isn't mouthwatering and delightful!
And in case I haven't emphasized enough...the outdoor dining experience is really a lot of fun! There truly isn't a better way to spend a summer day than on the patio of the Beach Cafe. (Hey! I'm a POET and DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT! lol) On a sunny, warm afternoon a person can definately understand how the phrase "It's an Edmonds kind of day" was coined.
As soon as I started walking up the stairs to the main dinning area I know it wasn't going to go well. The carpet on the stairs was faded and stained with something that looked like blood. It probably wasn't, but its more dramatic to think it was.
We had drinks and food in the bar and you would think that since the restaurant is on the water they would make good use of the view. This isn't the case, especially in the bar were you can barley see the water let alone have much of a view.
Drinks were weak and the food was weaker. The price was the only think not watered down...
Service was slow and it seemed like we were more of a after thought for the staff.
I'm giving them two stars because we only sat in the bar and didn't sit in the main dinning area. Maybe its better there, but I'm pretty sure I wont be back to find out.
Went here with my boyfriend, his mom, and his little sister (who waits tables here), so she was able to advise us on our choices.
we all started our meal with some mussels. i love mussels, and i liked theirs. the broth wasn't very flavorful. and i guess they realized this b/c they also brought out melted butter.
next, we all got their spinach salad (with huckleberries and blue cheese). i guess it's huckleberry season there, and they had a number of huckleberry items on the menu. i had never had a huckleberry before -- they are so good!!!
then I got their 'best of season' halibut with huckleberries. huge piece of halibut, green beans, and a turkish-style rice (cinnamon-y with raisins or dates or something). the halibut was great. the sides were bland. i only finished about half -- and that was after giving out bites to my dining companions.
we finished with a huckleberry cobbler (i forget what they called it) with huckleberry ice cream on top (this was a substitution that bf's sister made for us). sooooooooooooooooooooo good. i was only going to have one bite because i was so full, but i ended up having, uh, more than one.
i had bites of the other entrees, and i must say that mine was by far the best (the other entrees had were the king salmon, the duet (chargrilled salmon and halibut), and scallops). this is why i'm giving them 3 stars instead of 4.
oh, and the bread was great -- hot and crusty. mmmm....
Went here for my 8th wedding anniversary. Got there 5 minutes before reservation time and the woman said, "You're early..we'll seat you as soon as we can..." which took 10 minutes after our reservation time. But that didn't matter as much, because our server was awesome! He was funny and easy going.
Our food was really good (except for the Tempura)..they could use more coconut on the coconut prawns though. The Cobb salad was phenomenal! It had shrimp, avacado, mango (yum!), and the salad dressing was great. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone! The wine was great. The bread was soft in the center and the crust was almost unchewable. But overall, I thought it was nice.
The environment...very loud in there. I could barely hear my honey from across the table..forget about whispering sweet nothings into my ear..ha! I have to say that the service made up for any mishaps. Good job!
We went here for my birthday last summer. It was pretty good food. Wonderfully fresh green beans accompanied my steak.
Their creme brulee was not that good. Seemed like it had been sitting in the fridge too long.
This place has a fantastic view...it needs to be remodeled dearly. I am used to the Anthony's in Bellingham Bay - now that place is gorgeous. The Edmonds location needs an upgrade.
Yay:
good rockfish tacos, you can't go wrong with fish tacos.
good grilled romaine salad.
not too expensive.
Boo:
SO LOUD..."WHAT?? 'BADGERS WEAR NIGHTIES??' HUH?"
long wait.
This is a fantastic restaurant, all around. It's seems packed every time I've been there, but not unpleasantly so. I see it as a testament to the restaurant's fabulousness.
Hubby and I took our parents there to meet each other for the very first time. Dinner was a hit, our parents got along famously, and everyone went home happy (and full!). We have celebrated many family events and milestones at Anthony's over the years because the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere are truly top-notch.
Of course, the view from the dining room over the water and the mountains is certainly a great backdrop for it all.
Also of note is the beach cafe, just downstairs from the main dining room. The prices are a bit more affordable, the food is of the same quality as upstairs, and it makes a great diversion from waiting in the endless line for the ferry to Kingston on a busy Friday night.
The service here was wonderful. The prices were a little expensive, but it was worth the calm and pleasant view, the taste of the food, and the SUPERB service. Their alcoholic drinks are not poorly priced, pretty typical prices for the "nicer" resturaunts out there. I came here for my graduation with my family and we enjoyed ourselves here. And if you want some GREAT FLAVORED TASTING food of the sea, that even looks as good as it tastes, then COME HERE. Plan to spend more then your usual dine out, but it's worth every penny. My family and I had a great experience here.
Here's a piece of advice I already knew and should have taken:
Order with caution off the "Specials" sheet. Why? Because although it often features a new seasonal dish, the specials are more than likely to be items that the restaurant is trying to get rid of before they go bad.
Hence, the ling cod on the menu. Our server even recommended it, but probably wouldn't have if she'd tried it. The cod smelled like a dead goldfish and tasted even moreso. After hesitating to mention anything the first time our server checked on us, I decided to just grow some balls and mention my dissatisfaction so that she could rectify the situation and make it a happier evening for me.
I was so shy about it, but the server made me feel perfectly comfortable, and asked if I'd given any thought to an alternative menu item. I said I had tried my Dad's razor clams and thought they were perfect, so she smiled and told me to munch on my side items while I waited for my new entree. That was kind! I got to enjoy both plates of veggies! And the razor clams were just the right amount of chewy and velvety, sweet and salty, smooth and lingering in flavor.
The creme brulee for dessert was great, too. Why Anthony's doesn't get a 5 star rating is the poor selection of seafood on the menu (no scallops? No shellfish assortment? No funky types of seafood?), and the scarily-unfresh ling cod that has me wondering about the quality of the other "Specials". Anthony's isn't cheap, so the food should rise above expectations, no? Well, the razor clams did, anyhow.
Thanks to our server though, for really putting me at ease about everything, and for keeping us all in good spirits during a rare family night out.
This is a review for the Beach Cafe. Personally, ive never been up to anthonys upstairs because they arent open for lunch, which is typically when i would come to the beach. They have delicious food here, from big juicy burgers, to salmon ponzu, everything is fresh and tasty, and they serve you endless amounts of bread. I have tried a lot of different dishes here and they are all tasty. It is a little louud and a lot more casual than the fine dining upstairs, but the food quality never suffers.
Slow service. Very slow. It took us 30 minutes just to sit down and another 15 to get some bread, which was stale tasting anyways. We got our food in at least an hour.
The food was mediocre tasting but, they did not clean my shrimp well. One of them had some shrimp poop on it. (I own a fish tank so I know what a shrimp's turd looks like thank you very much.)
The kid's play area smelled strongly of dead fish. It was very gross to walk by and it wasn't even hot and sunny.
Including dessert and our bill waiting was at least a hour. The cost wasn't bad for 5 people around 80$ is good for seafood but, I am not saying it was a good value because of the waiting and the yucky shrimp.
Anthony's, I have one recommendation for you: Learn to season your expensively priced food!! If you would do that I would like you much, much better, and maybe I'd stop over and eat at your place more often. Until then, I will continue to be a patron of Arnie's, even if they do screw me over with bad service every once in a while.
REVIEWING ANTHONY'S BEACH CAFE (downstairs from reg. Anthony's)
Personally the upper Anthony's is expensive and so not worth it!
Okay so I just absolutely love this place! It is right on beach and if you are lucky you can get a great view of the water. The sunsets are to die for! Lots of outdoor seating but careful because it is near a kid's sandbox.
The food is affordable and cheap compared to the other restaurants on the water in Seattle.
They have great deals like all you can eat prawns and chips which has an excellent batter (Tuesday's only)
The fish tacos 10 bucks, steak and prawns 15 bucks and garlic prawns with potatos and veggies is 14 bucks.. Lots of other meals for under the 12 dollar range.
Great service but they are rather busy. They don't take reservations so come nearer to closing like at 8:15 or earlier but mind you this is Edmonds so the elderly are abundant and those sweet people eat rather early.. Great for lunch or dinner and great mellow atmosphere overall.
This place has been around as long as I can remember. They have great seafood selection here just not as fancy as up top the Home Port. Usually when I am here I order their Mahi mahi taco's or the fish and chips. They also have a delectable Seafood Chop chop! My only discrepancy on the Beach Cafe is the set up of the restaurant it is big and open and quite loud. Not a very intimate setting, and not really that great for large groups either because you have to scream if you want someone to hear you.
Tired. Slow. Cold food. Limp salads. Paltry portions. Crappy cocktails. Zombie-like wait staff. The view is all they have going for them, and a vast expanse of water doesn't begin to make up for this testament to mediocrity.
I'm a local. For my seafood fix, Anthony's is the choice. I've always had a good meal there with a gorgeous view. For my money, Anthony's beats Arnie's. Both are on the marina just a few blocks from each other.
My friend and I decided to try Anthony's after doing some shopping in Edmonds. It looks great from the outside with a nice view of the marina. We had some wine in the bar while we were waiting for a table. Average wine, nothing to rave about. The waitress was very plastic, plastic smile in a very creepy way and not the sharpest tool. The overweight Stepford wife. Sloooow service. Anyway, I had the $30 salmon entree. I could have had no teeth since everything was way overcooked and flavorless. It almost tasted boiled with a putty consistancy. I was going to return it but was leary that they might spit on it or drop it or take another 45 minutes to remake it correctly. I was starving and could have eaten an old sandwich from a gas station at this point. My friend had the chicken and which was like rubber, tastless and was also about $30. I think the only thing good in the meal was the bread and the view. I would never go back to this overated and overpriced place. $100 meal that was nasty.
I visited one Monday night for the all you can eat fish n chips special $13.50. The order starts off with a great basket of freshly baked seasoned bread. My fish n chip order arrives with some really tasty fries and decent coleslaw. Now when you run a all you can eat promotion I am not your ideal customer....why you ask? Because I am 6-4 275 and I think most cooks fear me on these nights, My fish was both good and bad. It has a great light batter and the fish is very tasty like most other Anthony's restaurants. My problem here was the fish was not consistent in size, which means the smaller thinner cuts of fish cooked up perfectly while the larger pieces of fish ended up getting uncercooked (I don't like sushi) Also the trimming of the fish was not as good as some other locations like Chinooks in Ballard for example. I grew up in Alaska and I love and know my seafood. I hate to see good seafood not get filleted or trimmed properly. I do not like the gray edges because of bad trimming or undercooked fish because of uneven filleting during prep. When I received the properly trimmed fish it was awesome, but it wasn't consistent. I will say the mahi mahi fish tacos were being ordered by alot of people (always a good sign). I plan on trying those next time. On the all you can eat deal it was all the fish, fries and cole slaw you can eat, it was still a good deal.
Best oysters I've ever had. Great happy hour. 1/2 off cocktails, beer, and specialty drinks, and awesome appetizers that are discounted. Close to the Bremerton ferry. Great service.
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