Nell Thorn - La Conner

Cried to early dinner reservation, so went on line, only time available 3: 30 pm we took it. cried later to make sure that we were sitting in the dining room, were yes, were not told that dinner was not served until 4 o'clock 20 minutes after three we ordered wein and then found that we could only order lunch we did. we finished our meal at 17 o'clock, the restaurant still empty, it would have been nice if we were asked to sit in the dining room to inform us about the phone when the dinner was served, it takes about an hour of mukilteo

Service was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Save room for the crime brûlée!

The setting was wonderful, we had a window seat so we could see the water. It was a great mix of locals. We had been once before and have not been disappointed. The food is fantastic! And served beautifully . And the deserts are killer. The first time we were there we were with another couple and we all ordered a different entree and desert. And passed around all of it. It was all fantastic. Right down to the wait staff. They are professional and delightful. You can dress up or down. For four people drinking wine or having a cocktail it was very reasonable. We are looking forward to going back. You do not leave with a restaurant letdown( Oh, why did we go there . Thank you Nell Thorn for quality ingredients, incredibly prepared and served by people who really seem to enjoy their clientele.

Black cod and salmon entrees were very good but overpriced. Cod was served atop soggy vegetables. Waitress forgot the pot sticker appetizer, but service was good otherwise. At $30+ per entree I expect cloth napkins instead of the paper ones in a basket with flatware on the table. Martini was good. Pot stickers great.

We had a table for 2 overlooking the water and even though there were 2 families with children nearby, they weren't disruptive. We very much enjoyed our meals. My husband had a steak with a mushroom sauce and I had the barbecued ribs. The ribs were some of the best I ever had. The sauce was pleasantly sweet with a deep smokey flavor. Real smoke, not that nasty liquid stuff. They were so tender they just fell off the bones. I made a special point of passing my compliments to the chef. Everything was fabulous. The prices are a bit on the high side, with $100 for 2 people at lunch so we can't go on a regular basis but we go for special occasions and celebrations. It's our favorite restaurant.