Anacortes, WA is located in western Skagit County on Fidalgo Island which is separated from the mainland by Swinomish Slough. Skagit County is shown in red on the Washington State Map to the left.

Where is Anacortes?

Anacortes is most easily found by taking Interstate-5 Exit 230 at Burlington, 60 miles north of Seattle, and turning west onto State Highway-20 (WA-20). Travel west about 12 miles and you will find a branch where WA-20 turn left (south) to Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island and WA-20A goes straight to Anacortes. Continue strait for 4 miles and you will find yourself in Anacortes. In south Anacortes you will come to what appears to be an abrupt end of the highway. Turn right onto Commercial Street, WA-20A continues on Commercial Street to 12^th Street where it turns left (west) to the Washington State Ferry terminal to the San Juan Islands. Continue straight on Commercial Street at 12^th and you will find the Historic Downtown Area.

Recommended Attractions

Restaurants
See listings below
Seafood
See listings below
Specialty Cuisine
See listings below
Pubs & Micro Breweries
*Rockfish Grill* 320 Commercial Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221 360-588-1720 http://www.anacortesrockfish.com/ This micro Brewery has good soups and sandwiches for lunch. They serve tasty dinners and have music in the evening.
Desserts & Ice Cream
*Anacortes Chocolate Factory* 2302 Commercial Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221-2555 360-293-8042 Anacortes Chocolate Factory Ice Cream, chocolates, espresso, deli, and more.

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

Randy’s Pier 61 – 360-293-5108 - http://www.pier61.com/

209 T Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Adrift – 360-588-0653 - http://www.adriftrestaurant.com/

506 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Anderson’s General Store – 360-293-4548 - http://www.guemesislandstore.com/

7885 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes, WA 98221

Billy Rays – 360-588-0491

5320 Ferry Terminal Road, Anacortes, WA 98221

Calico Cupboard Old Town Café & Bakery – 360-293-7315 - Visit the web site

901 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Deception Café & Grill – 360-293-9250 - http://www.deceptioncafe.com/

5596 State Route 20, Anacortes, WA 98221

Flounder Bay Café – 360-293-3680

2201 Skyline Way Ste 123, Anacortes, WA 98221

Island Café – 360-588-8518 - http://www.islandcafefamilydining.com/

701 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Majestic Inn Restaurant – 360-299-2007 - http://www.majesticinnandspa.com/dining.php

419 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Star Bar – 360-299-2120 - http://www.starbaranacortes.com/

416 ½ Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Stork’s Restaurant & Lounge – 360-293-7500

2821 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Two Salmon Café at Swinomish Casino – 360-299-1614 - http://www.swinomishcasino.com/

12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221

Delis and Bakeries

Gere-A-Deli – 360-293-7383

502 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Ice Cream & Desserts

Anacortes Chocolate Factory – See Recommended Ice Cream above

Bayside Sweets & Treats – 360-293-1267 - http://www.baysidesweets.com/

615 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

The Donut House – 360-293-40583

2719 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Pizza

Pizza Factory – 360-293-1000 - http://www.pizzafactoryinc.com/

3219 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Village Pizza – 360-293-7847

807 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Pubs

Rockfish Grill – See Recommended Pubs above

The Brown Lantern Ale House – 360-293-2544 - http://www.brownlantern.com/

412 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Specialty

Il Posto Ristorante (Italian) – 360-293-7600 – http://www.ilpostoristorante.com/

2120 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

This quaint restaurant features delicious authentic Italian dishes served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Agave Taqueria – 360-588-1288

2520 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Bellisima Trattoria – 360-293-1362 –

904 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

El Jinete Mexican Restaurant – 360-293-2631

509 ½ Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Greek Islands Restaurant – 360-293-6911

2001 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Hong Kong Garden Restaurant – 360-293-9595

2501 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Lucky Chopsticks – 360-588-8899

1407 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Fast Foods

A&W – 360-293-3442

2908 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Jack in the Box – 360-299-8602

2820 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

McDonald’s – 360-293-7807

1301 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Subway – 360-293-0461

1518 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Taco Bell – 360-588-1620

1702 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Coffeehouse

Camelot Coffee – 360-293-2413

3119 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Johnny Picasso’s Neighborhood Coffee and Art Bar – 360-299-2755 - http://johnnypicasso.com/

1005 4^th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

Penguin Coffee – 360-588-8321

2119 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Starbucks - 360-588-8801 - http://www.starbucks.com/retail/find/default.aspx

1720 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

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