• BBQ and Smokehouse on Orcas Island

  • Located in beautiful Deer Harbor

  • Fresh & slow cooked BBQ

  • Choose delicious snacks & drinks from our deli case

  • BBQ, Bourbon, & Cocktails

  • Enjoy the food & the view

  • Relax during or after your meal by our fire pit

  • Just a half mile walk from Deer Harbor Marina

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Welcome to Matthew’s Smokehouse in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island

Our Menu

  • APPETIZERS

House-Smoked Salmon
& Cheese Plate – $14

Smoked Sockeye with Beecher’s sharp cheddar & rosemary crackers.

Loaded Fries – $14

French fries topped with brisket, cowboy beans, cheese sauce, pickled onions, jalapenos, barbecue sauce, & balsamic drizzle.

Loaded Mac – $14

Mac & Cheese topped with pulled pork, cowboy beans,pickled onions, jalapenos, & barbecue sauce.

  • SALADS & BOWLS

Wedge Salad – $15

Bacon bits, cherry tomatoes, chives, bleu cheese dressing, & balsamic drizzle.

Caesar Salad – $14

Asiago cheese, capers, croutons, & house Caesar dressing.

Add-Ons:

Fried Chicken $3
Chopped Brisket $3

  • BARBECUE

Brisket Plate – $25 (Dinner Only)

Sliced Brisket served with your choice of 2 sides.

Pulled Pork Plate – $21 (Dinner Only)

Slow-smoked pork shoulder, pulled & served with your choice of 2 sides.

Baby Back Ribs – $23 (Dinner Only)

House-smoked, fall-off-the-bone ribs served with your choice of 2 sides.

Pulled Pork Sandwich – $17

Pulled pork on a toasted pub bun with our house made campsite sauce, topped with our creamy house slaw, served with fries.

Brisket Sandwich – $18

Our smoked brisket on a toasted pub bun with our house made campsite sauce, topped with our creamy house slaw, served with fries.

Just Meat

Brisket by the pound: $28

Pulled pork by the pound: $22

1/2 Rack of ribs: $18

  • TASTY

Pacific Cod Tacos – $7 each

One crispy strip of beer battered cod, house slaw, avocado, crema, & fresh mango salsa served on a warm corn tortilla.

1/4 Pound Cheeseburger – $17

Hand-pressed 1/4 pound beef patty, garden lettuce, sliced tomato, cheddar, & onion on a toasted pub bun. Add bacon or avocado for $2 each.

Fried Chicken – $17

Two pieces of our famous buttermilk house-fried chicken, served with your choice of 2 sides.

  • KIDS

Cheeseburger – $12

Served with french fries.

Grilled Cheese – $12

Served with french fries.

Chicken Strips – $12

Served with french fries.

  • SIDES

Mac & Cheese – $6

Collard Greens – $6

Cowboy Beans – $6

French Fries – $5

Potato Salad – $5

Coleslaw – $4

1/2 Ear Corn on the Cob – $4

JUNE-AUGUST ONLY

 

  • Catering

We cater large and small events (25+ people), from weddings to company parties & everything in between. We currently offer drop-off/pick-up packages only.

Please inquire by email to Chef Matt Carpenter at orcasbbq@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

A FAMILY BUSINESS

Matthew’s Smokehouse, formerly the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant, is owned & operated by Matthew “Chef” Carpenter. Moved to the San Juan Islands with his parents & siblings when he was just 3 years old, Matt called the Deer Harbor Inn his home when his parents took over the restaurant, then a delicious seafood & steak joint. It was run for years by his parents, & then taken over by Matt & his brother as the same restaurant, then in 2020 was transitioned to the delicious smokehouse barbecue joint it is today with Matthew as sole proprietor.

Matt is joined by his wife, Emily, & their six sons, Kaiden, Kirin, Eli, Finn, Theo, & Dash.

  • A Family Business

    Matthew’s Smokehouse & Deli, formerly the Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant, is owned & operated by Matthew “Chef” Carpenter. Moved to the San Juan Islands with his parents & siblings when he was just 3 years old, Matthew called the Deer Harbor Inn his home when his parents took over the restaurant, then a delicious seafood & steak joint. It was run for years by his parents, & then taken over by Matthew & his brother as the same restaurant, then in 2020 was transitioned to the delicious smokehouse barbecue joint it is today with Matthew as sole proprietor.

    Matthew is joined by his wife, Emily, & their five sons, Kaiden, Kirin, Eli, Finn, & Theo.

Hours & Location

JULY HOURS

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
BBQ Dinner 4-9PM

*We have decided to be open ONLY FOR DINNER as of now. This may change in the future, but the people have spoken & our brisket remains king of the menu! See you tonight!

*TO-GO ORDERING: We are currently not taking To-Go orders over the phone but you are welcome to come in, skip the main line at the front, & place your to-go order at the bar! Grab a drink & watch the game while you wait!

*RESERVATIONS: We do NOT accept reservations. First come, first serve but we have plenty of room for everyone! (A heads up for larger parties (10+) is always appreciated!)

*Menu is subject to change as items run out, etc.

Address

We are located on the Deer Harbor Inn property in
Deer Harbor on beautiful Orcas Island, WA.

75 Inn Ln, Deer Harbor, Washington

Phone: 360-376-1040

EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC
Fridays 6:30-8PM, unless otherwise noted

JULY
3rd (Thursday) – Fireworks & Music!
Minnow Creek starts at 7PM & the Deer Harbor fireworks start at dusk (10ish) & can be viewed from our lawn!
4th (Friday) – Open for lunch & dinner but NO MUSIC
11th – Sharon Abreu
18th – Speece’s Pieces
25th – Dobro Brian

AUGUST
1st – Wild Child
8th – Speece’s Pieces
15th – Dry With A Twist
22nd – Dr. Dirty
29th – Minnow Creek

SEPTEMBER
5th – Carolyn Cruso
12th – Wild Child
19th – The Studs
26th – The Welter Bros.