Brown Lantern - Anacortes, Washington

Paula G.

Great Food, But Disappointing Policy on ID

I visited this restaurant in September and had a great experience delicious fish and chips, good Irish beer, and friendly service. Naturally, I was excited to return. However, this time, I encountered an issue that left me disappointed.

Despite being 30 years old and presenting my ID, driver’s license, and even a scanned copy of my passport on my phone, the staff refused to serve me a beer unless I showed my physical passport. My boyfriend, who is American, also showed his ID, yet this was not enough. It felt unnecessary and frustrating, especially given that I had no issues during my previous visit.

That being said, the restaurant itself remains a nice place with good food, and I would have loved to enjoy their beer again. if only I had been allowed to. Hopefully, they reconsider their strict ID policy in the future.

Crabby E.

Cool pub with lots of history. Nice place for a burger and a pint. We drive down from Canada and sat on the patio on a lovely Sunday afternoon.

Nice waitress and service was ok.

We all had the Wrangler Burger and it needed some more seasoning in the meat or something. It only had BBQ sauce on it to give it any taste.

The tater tots were not anything special nor worth an upgrade.

I’d recommend for the location but personally I’ll be looking for better food next time.

Rick V. D. W.

Great variety of food (check out their oysters, and burger sliders) and various cocktails and tasty draught beers (hazy IPA’s in particular). The right hand side is kid friendly. Service is on top of their game and makes sure no glass is empty.

Nicole K.

First time there and will not be the last, didn't experience the food but I bet it's amazing! Had some margaritas with my hubby and it was exceptional! Looking forward to going back .

Taylor G.

Really great local brewpub.

I love finding a casual, friendly place to grab a drink and a bite after a long day of work related travel. The local shops usually offer a lot about the people who actually live there and it’s always something to try. This place was no different.

I popped in on a Monday evening around 8pm and sat at the bar, thankful that Monday Night Football was the primary TV selection. Energy among the staff was fun, and it spread to the customers. While hanging out, I enjoyed a WA brew, a cup of the crab chowder, and some fish and chips BUT I subbed the “chips” for some of their signature spicy tots.

Overall, everything was good. Beer selection was awesome and I was pleased with my pick. The chowder was super good - I’d argue a bowl of that was enough! And the fish + tots was just great. Those spicy tots definitely pack a little heat, but they were tasty.

So this was a good stop & one I’d easily recommend.

Melissa H.

We visited The Brown Lantern on a Friday morning and were pleasantly surprised to find they were still serving breakfast. While I opted for something different, the Thai chicken skewers with peanut sauce were absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice. I would highly recommend them! The service was just as impressive, with a super friendly bartender who made our visit even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and great people—we’ll definitely be back!

Livia C.

Great brunch today: green chili and corn frittata and Denver omelette. Excellent! Lots of fun memorabilia on the walls. Happy employees. Loved it!

Dave

Great Bar and Grill. They have separate sides for adults and for families with children. Good selection for dinner or appetizers and Breakfast too.