Sam and I recently took a trip out to Whidbey Island where we stayed at the Inn at Langley. While there, we did the dinner tasting menu at the inn’s dining room, where we also had breakfast each morning. The dining room is located in the front of the hotel, closest to the street. Outside, there is a small reflecting pond water feature with tables for outdoor seating. Then inside there are only probably ten tables so it really is more dining room and less large restaurant. The kitchen is open so you can watch the chefs work while dining. As of writing, a single seating is available for dinners on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6:30 pm and the price is $180 per person.
Upon arriving, we were given a welcome beverage (champagne) and asked to take a seat in the courtyard. As we were there in July, it was quite nice out. I imagine much of the year, it’s not so easy to do this when the weather isn’t as favorable. After relaxing in the courtyard for a short while, we were escorted to our table inside. After being seated, we were greeted by our server and able to review the menu. Dinner is a set tasting menu, which was 6 courses when we were there. Additionally, there is a beverage menu with a nice selection of wine. The dining room serves what would definitely be considered Pacific Northwestern fare and features produce from local farms and seafood from the region. Prawns, salmon, mushrooms, crab were all featured ingredients when we ate. With dinner, we enjoyed a nice rose and a gamay. Both delicious wines that complimented our meal nicely. Close to dinner, we were also offered tea or coffee. The tea cups and plate had some amusing writing on them which made us both chuckle. Overall, the dinner was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. As Whidbey has an assortment of dining options, I might not go to the dining room for dinner on every trip to the island, but I would definitely return.
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When staying at the inn, you also receive complimentary breakfast in the dining room. Unlike dinner, reservations aren’t required for breakfast; you just show up during the hours they’re serving. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any pictures of breakfast. However, they put out a lovely spread of pastries, fruit, and other breakfast items. Both days they had a delicious spanish omelet of eggs and potatoes. Additionally, they’ll do eggs to order if you ask. This was a wonderful meal to fuel a fun day of exploring the island.
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