Callens Restaurant - (Near Coupeville, WA)

5 /5 Dawn Lawson: We decided to eat at Callen’s for my birthday early dinner. Happy Hour was underway in the bar area, but we opted for the less packed and more quiet dining room. Rayne was an excellent server and we were also promptly served with waters by a friendly young man. Callen’s is definitely a casual place and reminded me of a seaside diner. I opted for the fish and chips and my husband had the sockeye salmon BLTA sandwich. Both were tasty and did not disappoint. We enjoyed our experience and want to return for breakfast sometime.

5 /5 Katy Mundis: They were down a host and only had one server on our Thursday morning visit but she did amazing! Trin H gave excellent recommendations and split our entree without us asking. She also suggested we get a double Bloody Mary as well for our breakfast when we asked about it. Service was quick despite being shorthanded, she was extremely nice and very efficient with keeping the dining room clean and communicating with guests.

5 /5 S H: Absolutely delicious and a perfect spot after we got off the car ferry. We were on vacation from the east coast so having lots of sea food. I had the fish and chips and the fish was perfectly crispy and just the right amount. Everyone else, including our 10 year old, was very happy with their meals. Highly recommend.

5 /5 Ann / SeattleMaven: I’ve generally found that restaurants positioned near ferry lines — especially the ones where people wait for hours — rarely serve up anything worth the wait. But I’m so glad I ignored that instinct and gave Callen’s a chance! We were glamping nearby, and the idea of having someone else do the cooking sounded heavenly. What I didn’t expect was to find a menu this creative and inviting — a lineup that ran the gamut from seafood classics to playful sandwiches. I went for the spicy chicken sandwich, which turned out to be an absolute beast — the kind you have to unhinge your jaw to tackle. It was stacked with all my favorite guilty pleasures: smoky bacon, slices of fresh jalapeño, and a tangy slaw that brought everything together with a zippy crunch. Every bite was this perfect storm of heat, salt, and sweet that had me grinning like a fool. My husband went his usual route — a wedge salad — but this wasn’t your run-of-the-mill iceberg situation. Callen’s version was a showstopper: crisp lettuce piled high with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, shards of candied bacon that shattered like toffee, and a blanket of their house-made bleu cheese dressing that was creamy, sharp, and completely irresistible. Our campsite may have offered the peace and beach I was craving, but it’ll be Callen’s that lures me back next summer. Ferry traffic or not, this little spot is absolutely worth the detour.

5 /5 Nancy: Loved Callens. It came recommended to us. The menu has many varieties and happy hour is wonderful priced. Ema S was a wonderful server and could make excellent sweet tea with simple syrup. Deviled eggs were wonderful. Had clam chowder and tomato bisque both very tasty. Scallops were so fresh. The shrimp roll was on a Hawaiian roll. Everything was excellent!!!