Herb’s looks like a no-frills tavern ought to: worn linoleum, paneled ceiling, not to mention the numerous beer signs, fish replicas, turn-of-the-century (time before last) photos of Friday Harbor, and other island memorabilia hanging on its walls. Cue sticks smack pocket balls home while Stevie Ray Vaughn wails from the jukebox.

More than a few islanders consider Herb’s burgers the best in town, if not the largest. Eat the Monster Burger--two 1/2 lb. beef patties, Canadian bacon, Swiss and Cheddar cheese--and you get a free brew. You’re going to need it to wash that one down. Other burger choices include Mushroom, with grilled mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese; and the Cajun Burger, 1/2-lb. beef patty with Cajun seasonings and melted cheese. For burger lovers of a different stripe, Herb’s serves the meatless Garden Burger and several types of chicken burgers. I recommend the Locals’ Favorite, which features boneless chicken breast, Swiss cheese, and grilled onions--quite tasty.

Cold sandwiches and kosher beef hot dogs are available, as well as seafood baskets: fried clams, shrimp, calamari, and halibut. Pizzas, made from scratch, are also served; allow at least twenty minutes for your order.

Herb’s keeps about twenty different beers on tap, from domestics to micro-brewed ales and stouts plus numerous bottled brands. With a week’s notice, they will have a keg of your favorite brew ready to roll. Entertainment includes winter pool tournaments, occasional karaoke nights, and live blues, reggae, and rock bands. Give Herb’s a call for the upcoming music calendar.

Written By: Madelyn Altman

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If you are a tourist don't excpect to get good service here. I had the worst experience both times I visited this place. It took a long time to get a drink, seems the bartender was too busy drinking up a storm herself. There was somebody passed out on the table and a majority of the people were well over-served. I will never spend a dollar at this place. There is other nicer places to go for a beer and much better service.
- LINDA on Wed, March 7, 2007

Had a great afternoon at Herb's around the fourth of July. Drank a few Amstel and my kid lost to Steve at pool. Came from Connecticut to visit my kid in Seattle and wound up getting drunk in Friday Harbor. Couldn't get any better. Finest kind Tom Reid
- Tom Reid on Mon, August 4, 2003

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