The Cabana

If you don't get, you can't give. Sadly such is the case with 'The Cabana', an informal dining adjunct next to the Anthony's restaurant in Anacortes.THE ROSES: Wonderfully fun, well, laid out and attractive space. The Cabana encourages people to hang out, nosh and have fun with a bocce court and live music frequently on offer. Limited menu does a reasonably good job including appetizers, mains and some really nice looking desserts. The prices were quite attractive, especially after dropping a C-note at the adjacent Anthony's the night before.THE THORNS: The sign at the entry said 'seat yourself'. We sat ourselves, and waited for a server to take an order, drop off some water, or at least acknowledge our existence. And we waited.And we waited.And we waited a bit more.After ten minutes of staff members walking RIGHT BY US and not even making eye contact, despite my best efforts to do so. I started to worry this was like the movie "Ghost", where the newly-dead Patrick Swaze character doesn't realize he's dead yet, and can't understand why no one seems to hear and notice him. We finally quietly left and dined again next door. Anthony's still got our money in the end, so I'm not happy about that, but we were hungry, and didn't feel like walking into town to eat somewhere else.THE VERDICT: If the food here is as good as next door, it's probably pretty good - if you can get someone to notice you and bring it! I realize that staff can get busy (but honestly on a Sunday evening, this place wasn't that slammed), but it won't kill a server - any server - to at least say hello and let you know that someone will be coming - someday - to take your order. I think ten minutes is a reasonable amount of time to get noticed, don't you?Anyway, one star. You'll probably have a good experience. I can't believe this place treats everyone this way and stays in business, so I'll be generous and assume this horrid experience was a 'one-off'. Still, I can't rate what I don't get, so ONE STAR.

Met some of my friends today and really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place. It is all a outdoor with some of it covered overhead...they had hanging heaters which was good because it was a little cold. I had the blackened fish taco and the cucumber drink. The taco was perfect as was the drink. I can't wait to come back when the weather warms up!

You know what? This place was not bad, it has been closed for a while, but it is now back, and it is fun. They have an open aired patio with bocce ball, and a great lunch menu. It is not a bit menu, but it covers quite a bit... The prices that are on this web site are way off, it is a bit more expensive, like 19 dollars for a hamburger.... They have great service, just like Anthony's next door, they have heaters in the patio, so you do not get cold on cloudy days.... I really liked this place and the atmosphere here, and I would come back again.

Whenever I'm in Anacortes on a sunny day, The Cabana is my favorite place to stop for lunch or happy hour. Their menu (prepared at neighboring Anthony's) is full of fresh seafood options, nourishing salads, and great specialty cocktails. But the best part is the beautiful outdoor setting with views over the Anacortes marina. It's an amazing place to sit and enjoy drinks and good food while boat (and people) watching.The service is always on point, and there's rarely a long wait for one of their outdoor umbrella tables. If I had one issue, it's that their prices have gone up this past year, while their portion sizes have definitely dwindled. I recently had their poke bowl and it was more of a poke snack than a bowl. I guess it's a sign of the times - but it does make it less affordable for me to go there.

Great service and beautiful location. Outdoor seating was very comfortable and there was live music on a Wednesday afternoon in late August.

We had a great meal at the Cabana. The Mahi fish tacos were delicious, bright with a bit of lime and I loved the fresh cilantro. The fish was cooked just right and warm with a nice hint of spice. Light cream and fresh salsa were amazing. The fish and chips are always great. The fish is well seasoned and the batter is crisp while cooking the fish perfectly. The batter is light and also seasoned. A lot of restaurants forget to season the fish and they always do. The service was great and cocktails always tasty! Enjoy the amazing view!

Big sigh. Went here for a special occasion lunch and was not the best experience. The food was pretty alright. Don't bother with the drinks. Completely watered down and overpriced. Also, don't expect your server to greet you or even be remotely polite. The woman who served us was a completely aloof and would rather chit chat with her colleagues than get a good tip or review. Totally overpriced for what you get and I can go to McDonald's and be treated with more respect than this establishment. It's too bad.

Whatever you do, get the clam chowder. Now to the other stuff. This place was amazing. It was absolutely delicious. Most likely the best fish and chips I've ever eaten here and the best clam chowder. I even had another one the day after and this one was still the best I'd ever had. The drinks are great. My husband loved their poke bowl too, fresh fish and vegetables. All perfection.

Overpriced especially for what you receive. The portions are incredibly small - insultingly so. I ordered a three-piece fish and chips for $26 and received McNugget-sized pieces of fish. Here's a photo of the fish servings (I ate some fries before the photo was taken so ignore that serving size). When I asked the server if that was the normal size I got a yes and a "yes, it's kinda sad" response. I rarely post negative reviews and always wait a few days to see if I still feel the same way. In this case, I still feel as ripped off as the first days ago. My family and I have gone to Anthony's for several years but no more. On the plus side, the food tasted fine and the outdoor seating is nice.

Outdoor dining with no dogs allowed. There are also no health inspections available tonight ire which makes you wonder about their food safety