Avenue Cibi e Vini - Friday Harbour

“Oh avenue I’ve had a love hate relationship with them for years but this summer truly won my heart over. I had the most incredible pasta of my entire existence. My whole table was jealous of my order and it was too good to share. It was an incredible summer special, and though I had children ramming into the back of my chair nothing could ruin that incredible dish (shoutout to the sever that had to deal with the insufferable and very large group behind us half of them being young kids). Vanya (I believe that’s how you spell it) was an amazing server, she was sweet and attentive and a pleasure to speak with. The staff there is working hard it is incredibly busy in the summer, bless them. I had to picture my finished plate to help make you understand how amazing this dish was.”

“So I've been coming to this location since 2019 and it never disappoints. Always consistent. I had the pleasure of taking my mum and her hubs and mine. The food was fresh and absolutely delish, all of us were very happy. We enjoyed the arancini, muscles, mafaldi with a variety of mushrooms and truffle, penne a la vodka, and the burger with brie and sautéed onions and the Margherita pizza. DELISH!!!!!”

“We had a wonderful experience visiting this restaurant on a winter weekend. We were lucky to get a table by the window, which allowed us to enjoy the view of the street Christmas installations. I ordered linguine with seafood, and it was absolutely perfect. My son had pizza, which he really enjoyed. For dessert, we had crème brûlée and ice cream — both were delicious. The food was outstanding, and the service was professional, friendly, and attentive. The only downside was that the bill came to just over $100 for two people, which is a bit pricey, but considering the quality of the food and the overall experience, it was definitely worth it. A great place to visit!”

“We decided to give this spot a try as there’s not many places to choose from on the promenade because it looked pretty chill. Food was pretty good and our server Erin was pleasant, not sure why rating is so bad. We had pizzas, fried calamari & shrimp, caprese salad, and gnocchi. I think some of the dishes could use a bit more salt, but we all enjoyed our dishes. Bathroom could be cleaner and could use some paper towel for those who don’t want to touch door handles. Hours seem oddly short. I’m sure there’s people that would like to dine past 7 p.m.”

“I visited Avenue Friday Harbour in the summer and was really impressed by the food. The pastas, pizzas, and drinks were all incredible fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a warm day by the water. The lakeside view adds a lot to the experience, making it a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The only downside was the service, which wasn’t the best and did take away from the overall experience. Still, the quality of the food and the lovely waterfront atmosphere make it worth a visit. The surrounding area is also great for a walk in the summer, giving you plenty to enjoy before or after your meal. Overall, a delicious spot with amazing views, just hoping the service improves to match the rest.”