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Lower Tavern

46 Prune Alley, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA
(360) 376-4848
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Ranked #13 of 25 restaurants in Eastsound
Cuisines: American
Dining options: After-hours
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Clackamas, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Beer battered onion rings were the bomb! We hit this joint just after getting off the ferry at lunch time. The service was quick and friendly. The tab ran about what your local hamburger joint would run. Didn't have a beer but they had a good variety on tap. Noticed several were NW brews. The grilled sandwich hit the spot... More

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Lacey, Washington
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Casual, tasty food, ok prices, busy...one large, chatty space. Liked the food and prices, the environs were nothing special but had no expectations in that regard, anyway.

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Bellingham, Washington
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75 restaurant reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Its a Tavern... so don't go expecting a romantic fancy dinner. But if you want good food at a fair price...this is your place. Plus they're open when many others are not. I don't live on the island and so I don't eat here but a few times a year, but I have always enjoyed a great meal here. Most... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Headed to the lower to try the burgers as a friend had been raving about them. I was not disappointed the burger and fries was superb. It just so happened to be karaoke night and some very talent folks where in the house singing all in all a great night.

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Winthrop, Washington
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We have been eating there for 30 years. It is a great lunch place and this time they had an excellent cider on tap. I have food allergies and they always work with me.

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East Wenatchee, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

A pub atmosphere with good food at reasonable prices, especially for a tourist village. Good service, a bit noisey during dinner time. I was there on St. Patrick's day and had excellent Irish stew.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

We haven't eaten at this establishment for nearly a year now but the last few times we ate there they were the best place to eat burgers. There are no fast food joints on Orcas Island (thank heaven) so this is the place to go for a good old sloppy, juicy burger. My husband highly recommends the Buffalo Burger and... More

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Seattle, Washington
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59 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The title says it all, Not pretentious at all, it is what it is: center of the town beer joint with pool tables and a mixed crowd that serves the best burgers in town in a clean, neat setup with friendly folk doing the serving. That's it.

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Port Orchard, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Hubby and I had dinner here a few days ago. I know you shouldn't expect anything fancy from a tavern. But the one thing taverns/bars usually get right is bar food. And I'm totally happy with some good bar food. So we ordered a sandwich, fish and chips, a beer and glass of wine. I'm not a big wine drinker,... More

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Puyallup, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Read many reviews of restaurants in the greater Eastsound area where we were staying for two nights during the off season, and boy oh boy did they deliver! After a cold and windy stroll through town we walked in for a warm and hearty meal. My wife had a bacon cheese burger with fries and I had a Southwest burger... More

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