San Juan Island Brewing
If you're looking for a laid-back spot to enjoy great food and craft beer in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Brewing is a must-visit. Located at 410 A St, this casual brewery and restaurant is the perfect place to relax with friends, family, or even your furry companions since dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the vibe at San Juan Island Brewing is warm and inviting with moderate noise levels, making it ideal for both a peaceful meal or a lively gathering.
The menu here is packed with crowd favorites, each dish thoughtfully crafted to pair perfectly with their wide selection of beers. You can’t go wrong with their Clam Chowder, a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any time of the year. If you're in the mood for something heartier, try the CBJ Burger – it’s juicy, delicious, and hits the spot every time. For pizza lovers, Farmers Market Pizza and Pig War Pizza are highly recommended, each offering a unique blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. And if you're in the mood for something light yet filling, the Salmon Sandwich is a tasty and healthy option that won’t disappoint.
Happy hour specials add to the appeal, making it an even better choice for a casual hangout. The outdoor seating is a highlight, especially on sunny days when you can enjoy the fresh air while sipping on a locally brewed beer. Plus, the restaurant is great for groups, so whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a weekend meal with friends, San Juan Island Brewing offers a fantastic experience.
So, next time you’re in Friday Harbor, make sure to swing by and experience the perfect blend of great food, beer, and atmosphere at San Juan Island Brewing. You won't be disappointed!
Reviews
The food is 5/5. Cannot elaborate more than this...ITS SOME OF THE BEST FOOD IVE EATEN. The onion jam on their CBJ burger...SLAPS! The beer could use more selection, but what they have is delicious. The servers are attentive, and make sure you have the best experience. A must see location if your visiting Friday Harbor.
Overall, a good place! Really enjoyed their version of a West Coast IPA... pry my favorite part. But since it's a brewery with a restaurant, I have to grade it across-the-board... Their calamari was good, sauces were pretty mid, I prefer an aïoli or something at least somewhat elevated... Pizza was good, crust was fantastic. I think we just picked the wrong toppings... and the server was nice, not super attentive, but nice. Other than that, a repeat place:)
I have had San Juan Brewing beer a couple of times and both occasions were excellent beer experiences. The first beer I had was a while back and I thought very highly of it. It was the Yachter's Daughter Helles Lager. I do live Helles Lagers and this was really a great one. With flavor notes of crisp, clean, a bit biscuity and floral this Helles Lager is virtually a perfect one in my mind. It has a smooth body and is bright in color. The beer I have had most recently from San Juan Brewing was the Outer Island IPA. This beer was very good as well. In my mind it creates a signature unique to many IPA'S so I can't say that it tastes all too similarly to IPA'S I have had in the past on the occasions where the flavor profiles just blur all together. Flavors to find in this beer are citrus, pine, fruitiness and bitterness. All usual characteristics to an IPA but what I really liked with this IPA is the briskness it had in it's flavor profile which gives it a highly refreshing quality.
This is a fun place to go. We enjoy sitting on the patio with our dog. I am more a wine girl and they have wine on the menu too. I don't usually like beer but their pilsner is light and refreshing on a warm summer day. My husband and I like to share a pretzel and the CBJ Burger. It is all about the bacon jam. The chicken sandwich is pretty good too.
They were very accommodating for a group of 5 adults and two babies. The interior is spacious, perfectly embodying the essence of a rural PNW island brewery with lots of wood and big windows with views of evergreen trees to the outside and the brewing operation on the inside. The menu is mostly burgers and pizzas with some odds and ends thrown in. I was happy with my grilled chicken sandwich with pesto and cheese, and my wife had no complaints with her Margherita pizza. Solid brewpub that fed into the San Juan island vibe.