Nestled into The Beach House at Rosario Harbor, Blackfish Café welcomes you with coffee and beverages, refined summer breakfast and lunch flavors, and the easy rhythm of island life.
Inspired by the natural beauty and community spirit of the San Juan Islands, we offer a casual, elevated space to gather, unwind, and enjoy an unmatched view and the best of the Pacific Northwest.
Plan Your VisitTucked into Rosario Harbor on the east side of Orcas Island, Blackfish Café at The Beach House is easy to reach by nearly every form of Pacific Northwest transport.
Free parking is available for guests. Need a ride? Three Orcas Island taxi services serve the harbor:
Day-use moorage at Rosario Harbor is available for guests. Purchase moorage online at rosarioharbor.com and bring your receipt.
Camping at Moran State Park? The café is an easy walk from Cascade Lake — about 1.25 miles from the North End campground (1.5 mi from South End, 2 mi from Midway).
Hike around the lake, follow the spillway down to the harbor — roughly 360 ft of elevation change.
Rosario Harbor is a scheduled stop for Kenmore Air and Friday Harbor Seaplanes.
Flying your own floatplane? Call the Marina at (360) 472-4866.
For generations, The Beach House has been where Rosario comes together. Today, Blackfish Café carries that legacy forward — bringing people together over great food, good coffee, and unforgettable views.
From early-morning espresso to lunch on the lawn and private celebrations by the water, it's a casual, elevated gathering place built around the easy rhythm of island life.
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