This Secluded Waterfront Restaurant In Washington Is One Of The Most Magical Places You’ll Ever Eat

There's so much more to an amazing eatery than delicious food (although the food quality definitely matters). The service, the ambiance and the views all add to the dining experience, and if you're lucky, you'll get all that and more. Chuckanut Manor Restaurant is a destination dining experience, and if you've never been, it's time to treat yourself.

You'll find Chuckanut Manor on the picturesque Chuckanut Drive in Bow.

The restaurant has been serving the Skagit Valley and the surrounding areas for over 50 years, and the ambiance here feels both nostalgic and contemporary.

During the warmer months, this place offers deck dining like no other.

The restaurant overlooks the Samish Bay, so the views are incredible.

You can see the San Juan Islands in the distance.

Sipping a glass of wine or a house cocktail while you watch the sunset is a surreal experience.

Good news: The view isn't the only thing here that's magical.

The food is outstanding, especially the fresh seafood.

And while it doesn't hurt to be a seafood lover when you dine here, it's not necessary.

The menu has plenty of other options, like steak frites, smoked chicken salad, and these tasty lamb tacos.

Chuckanut Manor has had the same owners, Pat & Lois Woolcock, since 1975.

Pat and Lois strive for excellence in all they do, and it shows. The General Manager, Eric Bemis, has an extensive food and beverage knowledge.

You can enjoy dinner here Tuesday - Sunday, with lunch being served on Friday and Saturday (with a limited lunch menu Tuesday - Thursday from 2-4).

They also serve a scrumptious Sunday brunch every week from 10:30 - 2.

There's something special about waterfront dining, and luckily, you'll find plenty of that in Washington.