Blackfish Café deck overlooking Cascade Bay at Rosario Harbor

Waterfront.
Destination.
Dining.

Located in The Beach House at Rosario Harbor on Orcas Island, Blackfish Café brings together the flavors of the Pacific Northwest with one of the San Juan Islands' most iconic waterfront settings.

Open daily for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, seasonal dishes, locally roasted coffee, and coastal favorites while taking in sweeping views of Cascade Bay.

Whether arriving by boat, exploring the outer islands, kayaking from the harbor, or spending the day discovering Orcas Island, Blackfish Café is a destination worth making part of your journey.

Plan Your Visit
The Lawn

Open-Air
& Waterfront.

Settle into a picnic table beneath the umbrellas and take in the harbor. The Lawn is where island afternoons linger — fresh seafood, cold drinks and the bay just steps away.

Adirondack chairs on the green lawn above Cascade Bay at Rosario Harbor
Fresh local oysters served on ice at Blackfish Café
From the Raw Bar

From Sea toSeaside Table.

Freshly harvested Orcas Island oysters from Judd Cove, shucked to order. Whole Dungeness Crabs caught in Salish waters. Experience the best and freshest seafood Orcas Island has to offer.

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Hours

CAFÉ BREAKFAST – BRUNCH
8 AM – 12 PM
Every day
Lawn Lunch
12:15 PM – 4 PM
Every day

Location

The Beach House
1624 Rosario Road
Eastsound, WA
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The Experience

  • Coffee. Beverages. Bar.
  • Breakfast – Brunch
  • Waterfront Lawn Dining
  • Private Events & Celebrations
  • Unmatched Views
  • Inquire Within
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Rooted in Rosario

A place worthreturning to.

For generations, Rosario Harbor has been a place of discovery, gathering, and connection to the water. Once home to The Discovery House, now known as The Beach House, and part of the historic Rosario community, this shoreline has long welcomed travelers seeking the beauty and adventure of Orcas Island.

Blackfish Café carries that tradition forward with a refined coastal approach to dining — celebrating the seafood, landscapes, and seasons that define the San Juan Islands.

Our menu is inspired by the waters surrounding us, featuring local seafood, seasonal ingredients, and dishes meant to be enjoyed slowly. Pair oysters with a bottle of Champagne, settle in for lunch overlooking Cascade Bay, or enjoy a morning coffee as the harbor comes to life.

With kayaking, boating, wildlife experiences, and the beauty of the outer islands just beyond the shoreline, Blackfish Café is more than a place to eat. It is part of the Orcas Island experience — a place to discover, remember, and return to.

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Historic view of Rosario Harbor and The Beach House on Orcas Island
Plan Your Visit

Getting HereDrive, sail, hike, or fly in.

Tucked into Rosario Harbor on the east side of Orcas Island, Blackfish Café at The Beach House is easy to reach by nearly every form of Pacific Northwest transport.

Address 1624 Rosario Road, Eastsound, WA View on Google Maps

By Car

Free parking is available for guests. Need a ride? Three Orcas Island taxi services serve the harbor:

  • Scenic Shuttle (360) 298-8414
  • Keith's Taxi (360) 298-1639
  • Orcas Island Taxi (360) 376-8294

By Boat

Day-use moorage at Rosario Harbor is available for guests. Purchase moorage online at rosarioharbor.com and bring your receipt.

By Foot

Camping at Moran State Park? The café is an easy walk from Cascade Lake — about 1.25 miles from the North End campground (1.5 mi from South End, 2 mi from Midway).

Hike around the lake, follow the spillway down to the harbor — roughly 360 ft of elevation change.

By Seaplane

Rosario Harbor is a scheduled stop for Kenmore Air and Friday Harbor Seaplanes.

Flying your own floatplane? Call the Marina at (360) 472-4866.