Downriggers On The Water

08/19/2026

Reservation reminders!

*Locals we do take reservations in the Lounge as well!*

To all our guests!

Our reservations fill up fast and we try our best to get to the phone but with how busy it’s been it’s not always possible! So the earlier you call the better! If you’re calling an hour or two hours before odds our we will not have an available reservation spot! So the earlier in the day even a day before is ideal!!

Larger parties are almost impossible with what’s already booked out for the remainder of the next month and a half! We try our best, but we can only accommodate so many large parties in one day!

We have been having some issues with our answering machine, so if you have not gotten a return phone call about a reservation please call us again!

Thank you all for your continued support throughout the years! This summer has been one of our best! We couldn’t do what we do without you!

08/05/2026

A reminder to all our out of town guests, our bar is not a traditional bar, it is a lounge. We serve the full menu for people over 21 to dine and/or have drinks. Unlike a traditional bar we do not have standing room in our lounge due to servers and staff going in and out with arms full of plates and drinks. Our hosts do their best to accommodate everyone as fast as possible, but if every seat in the lounge is full, we will not be able to serve you there until something opens up! Thank you for understanding!

07/24/2026

Summer sunsets Downriggers are the best!

07/01/2026

We will be open normal hours 11:30-9pm on Saturday July 4th! We will have everyone out of the dining room and served before fireworks start, so guests unfortunately will not be able to watch fireworks from our dining room!

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

Reminder!
We only take reservations over the phone, if you are making a reservation online, you are making it for the Downriggers in Friday Harbor!
To make a reservation with us please call (360) 452-2700

06/30/2026

We are hiring cooks! Apply online or in restaurant!

Downriggers Restaurant

06/20/2026

We’re a little bit behind! But we want to congratulate our last two employees of the month! For the Month of April 2026 was Herb! Herb started with us as a dishwasher in October of 2024, and has worked his way into a pantry cook! In that time frame Herb has become a valuable asset to our team!
For May 2026 Gabriel was our Employee of the month! Gabriel started with us April 2nd of this year but has been an impressive member of the team since day 1! Giving 110% every shift every time! Congratulations to both of you!

06/18/2026

We are in the full swing of summer! We do take reservations it is recommended with how busy we have been to call at least 24 hours in advance in case we miss your call we have the ability to return it! We do also take reservations for in the lounge for all our local guests that like to be seated in there! Also we have limited availability for large party bookings, or parties of 12 or more. These bookings need to be made more than 48 hours in advance to ensure we indeed have the availability so you have time to make other accommodations if we do not, and to ensure the restaurant is staffed and ready for a larger party! Thank you all for your continued support each and every year! Just sharing this information to hopefully make your visit with us as smooth as possible!

06/03/2026

New desserts!