13moons Restaurant

So we came here to celebrate my husband's birthday with some friends. He wanted steak and from what I read this was the place for it. The restaurant itself was beautiful. We wished we made reservation for the outside patio seating area. It was a beautiful night and that would have fit our group so much better. Instead we were seat inside near the entrance stairway. Our waitress was super friendly, unfortunately even though we made a reservation for a group of 7 when we were seated, several within our group did not have plates or water. I think they had it set up for 5 people instead of 7. A few people in our group had to ask for water several time. So service could have been better.Two within our group order the Tomahawk to share. For $99 a plate it was definitely huge and the way they present it was beautiful. This was my second time ordering a tomahawk and while it looked impressive, I find compared to the Silver Reef's Steak House version it was disappointing. The other people in the party order the ribeye and a fish special plate. Over all they said it was good, but not spectacular for the price. Bonus they provide my husband the birthday boy a nice dessert at the end.Overall it was a nice dinner experience, not sure if I would go back for the food and service

13moons restaurant is incredible and was the perfect last dinner for our anniversary weekend. Before writing this post I think it's important to know what the restaurant name comes from the Swinomish tribe has an awesome guide which states is derived from the 13 moons of the Coast Salish lunar calendar. Topics and activities associated with each moon phase are outlined with the traditional and cultural events and many of the phases also represent season. I think this resultant does such beautiful job highlighting the culture of its name highlighting season Ingredients in a upscale yet simple way. Letting everything speak for itself. The staff was so incredibly helpful and kind. You blink and your water glass was refilled or a new fork was placed. Our server had incredible recommendations. We started with crab cakes my husband and I both do not like fruit with savory dishes this seriously made us change our minds. The apple paired so beautifully with the crab cakes richness. Without a doubt just order it won't disappoint except you may fight over who gets the last bite. My husbands halibut was perfectly cooked so tender, flavorful. My steak was giant they say 14 oz but I swear it was more took over half home and was enough for three meals. Was cooked perfectly rare from end to end. I changed from the seasonal veggie to a cesar salad . The salad was accidentally made into a large the lettuce was crisp yet tender. The Cesar salad dressing was salty, citrusy. I also added mushrooms and they were the perfect side to my steak.. The espresso cream Brûlée was so light but pack a amazing espresso flavor. Was such a highlight to the meal. Was perfect way to end a perfect weekend. We both agree we would drive back just to go here again.

Although the person that greeted us wasn't very welcoming because "we are a reservation establishment", and we showed up without prior reservations, we obliged and waited for about 10 minutes for her to seat us. Unless her reference was to the point that they are a reservation/tribal establishment? In retrospect, I am not sure and either way, we were just there to dine and didn't really understand the point of her making this comment, especially considering that the restaurant was not busy inside or outside. ‍The rest of the staff were very friendly and attentive and we had a lovely dining experience with the beautiful view from their roof top seating. The jumbo prawn appetizer was delicious, adult beverages done correctly, salads and pan-seared salmon special was delicious. I love the choices of sides. They even have sour cream, bacon bits AND chives and were happy to provide us both with our own serving without us asking. Props to them! So often in restaurants, these simple accoutrements are provided only with some negotiation then tiny amounts arrive. Not here! As you can tell, this detail is important to us. Enjoy!

Everything was better than where I had set the bar mentally, literally everything. The appetizers had lots of flavor and were well presented. Our main courses were the same. And the chocolate cake for dessert was debilitating. Great service and we had a decent room rate + golf for two days at the hotel.

Wow! They hit the mark with their amazing prime rib. Everything was so good and I love the ambience, especially since there is no smoking. Looking forward to going back.

Update: 6/30/2022Tried this place again. We had a gift certificate for my wife's birthday.13 Moons continues to underwhelm. Everything is insanely priced. $43 for Prime Rib and a baked potato? $22 for two (albeit large) Sea Scallops?The food wasn't worthy of the price tag.Service was really good, which is why I'm still giving 13 Moons 2-stars.

We decided to make a night at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge. Last time we were here there was no hotel and we did not gamble. We made a reservation but I don't think we really needed one. The place was sparsely occupied. The restaurant looks out onto Anacortes and it's close by islands. Very nice view. The tables are set up nicely as well. We were seated along the glass wall. The menu is seafood and steak based as far as entrees go. I saw a pork chop dish but no chicken. The prices are up there to match the surroundings but as you know if you follow my reviews I don't mind breaking out the jaws of life to crack open my wallet for a nice experience. We ordered the grilled shrimp cocktail appetizer, wedge salad for my bride and a Caesar salad with anchovies. I was glad to see that because anchovies are an integral part of a true Caesar. I ordered the NY strip with a loaded potato. Mama had the salmon/crab Alfredo. Looking at it I thought I made a mistake going with the strip. I ordered medium rare and it was that for sure. The cut I received had a little more fat and gristle than I would have liked and for what they charge I expected a better cut. Don't get me wrong the meat was excellent. I detected a sea salt/rosemary rub which offset the richness of the almost rare meat. The potato came naked but they give me a separate dish with the standard fixins. The potato was rubbed with olive oil and sea salt. I do that at home. The service was good. Our server was attentive but not overly so and she was easy to talk to. I'm sure she had a nice smile but I couldn't see because she was masked. Apparently Covid only exists above four feet in restaurants. The courses came out spaced correctly and the portions were ample. The steak was 14 ounces including the parts I couldn't eat. The dinner was very good and we will come back eventually. Quality to Price ratio falls in favor of price. We didn't pay just for food but the entire experience even if the food quality was less than what we paid......man I am rambling! Anyway it was a good time and worth a visit.

We have had great service, drinks and amazing atmosphere over a few different visits. Best steak we have had in town. I do miss the peppercorn sauce though- hope they bring it back!!

Came here with my gf made a last minute reservation to get in. The view looks nice and restaurant is nice but the food is extremely overpriced and they give you small portions as well. I ordered garlic fries for my appetizer and they were awesome. For my meal i ordered the wild sockeye salmon and lobster... the salmon was good but they gave me the smallest lobster I've ever had. Wasn't even a lobster tail. These people took 1 lobster tail cut it into four pieces and divided it between the two of us. So your plate is rice and salmon with two tiny bites of lobster for $57 dollars huge disappointment I don't mind paying a lot of money for food but if I do I expect it to be amazing and it wasn't. I love lobster and was extremely disappointed by this. As soon as I got the final bill for $175 I thought to myself damn should've went to Anthony's instead.

This place was perfect for my birthday dinner. High end dinning with delicious food, fantastic surroundings, and stellar service! I had the scallops which were cooked perfectly and so tender! My husband had the lobster dish which he said was delicious! Cheese cake and port for dessert was a lovely ending. I recommend this place for a special occasion or if you just are feeling fancy!