Waterfront fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
One of the San Juan Islands favorite places to dine.
Now open 7 days a week at 5:30pm
The Bay Café is an award winning restaurant serving Northwest cuisine and international classics. Featured in the NY Times, Coastal Living, Travel Leisure, Food & Wine, Gourmet, and Bon Appetit. We use local fresh produce, Lopez Island beef when available and serve the freshest seafood year 'round. Join us for dinner and enjoy our breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets while you dine.
The Food... The View... The Sunsets...
Click on the thumbnails to pull up our photo gallery.
The Café is adorned with various works of local artists.
This month's featured artist is Northwest Glass Artist James Nowak.
You can view some of his work in our featured Artist Gallery.
Or you can visit his site here.
The Bay Café is San Juan Island Locally Certified qualifying as a leading supporter of local agriculture.
Events and News
If you have never experienced Lopez on a 4th of July, you have no idea what you've been missing. From the Fun Run/Walk in the early a.m., the themed parade, and capped off with one of the State's best fireworks displays. Top it off with a fabulous dinner at the Bay Cafe and it will be an Independence Day to remember.
We had a successful 6 week/6 city U.S. tour here at the cafe. Thanks to all who participated. The new spring menu begins on April 21st.
The Bay Café has introduced a new product. World Spice Blends which makes for a perfect gift for those who love great food and cooking at home.
Includes some of our favorite recipes, great pictures and stories from Café events and even a little island gossip.





