• 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

  • BREAKFAST

    BREAKFAST: Closed for the season – see you in the Spring!

Bacon Burrito – $7

Bacon, egg, cheese, & crispy hash browns wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Ranchero Burrito – $8

Bacon, stewed black beans, avocado, crispy has browns, cheddar cheese & egg wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Farmer John’s Omelet – $15

Spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, feta cheese, egg. Comes with crispy hash browns & house toast.

Western Omelet – $15

Bacon, onions, mushrooms, peppers, cheddar cheese, egg. Comes with crispy hash browns & house toast.

Sausage MC-Muffin – $5

Sausage, fried egg, cheese, English Muffin.

Hot Cakes – $8

A stack of 3 thin pancakes, served with good ol’ butter & syrup.

  • DINNER

Pacific Cod Tacos – $5 each

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

Cod & Chips – $14

Two-piece Pacific cod filet hand-dipped in our beer batter & fried till crispy. Served with fries & house tartar sauce. Extra piece – $3

1/4 Pound Cheeseburger – $15

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.

Reuben on Rye – $15

House-smoked Pastrami served hot with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Louie dressing & fries.

Fried Chicken – $14

Two pieces of our famous buttermilk house-fried chicken, served with whipped potatoes & gravy.

  • BARBECUE

Brisket Plate – $18

12oz of sliced Prime Brisket served with your choice of 2 sides.

Baby Back Ribs Plate – $15

1/3 rack of smoked baby back ribs served with your choice of 2 sides.

Pulled Pork Box – $15

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

Brisket or Pulled Pork

Sandwich – $16

House-smoked brisket or pulled pork on a toasted pub bun, topped with our creamy house slaw, served with fries.

BBQ Platter – $25

Try it all with our platter of Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, & Pulled Pork piled high & served with your choice of three sides.

SIDES

Mac & Cheese – $5

French Fries – $4

Broccolini – $4

Collard Greens – $4

Southern Black Beans – $3

Potato Salad – $3

Coleslaw – $3

  • Catering

We cater large and small events, from weddings to company parties.

Please inquire by email at matthewkcarpenter@msn.com with any questions or for more information.

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.

Slinging breakfast burritos by morning & brisket by night, Matthew is joined by his wife, Emily, & their four sons, Kaiden, Kirin, Eli, & Finn.

  • 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.

    Slinging breakfast burritos by morning & brisket by night, Matthew is joined by his wife, Emily, & their four sons, Kaiden, Kirin, Eli, & Finn.

Opening Hours

We will be CLOSED Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24th in preparation for our Thanksgiving meal. See you Thursday!

Regular hours:
Friday-Tuesday

BREAKFAST: Closed for the season – see you in the Spring!

DINNER: 4PM-8PM

WE WILL ALSO BE OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING! See details below.

Address

Deer Harbor Inn

75 Inn Ln, Eastsound, Washington

Phone: +1 360-376-1040

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • November Update

    We will be OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING! We will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal only (sorry, no BBQ for this one day!). We do have heaters on the deck & two fire pits on the lawn that will be roaring, weather permitting, & otherwise you may want to call ahead for your Thanksgiving meal to go! We can’t wait to be a part of your holiday!
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  • Covid-19 Update

    Covid-19 Update With our spacious seating outdoors on the restaurant deck (with heaters!), fire pits & seating on the lawn, & picnic benches in our apple orchard, as well as having our staff continuously wipe down surfaces, we are here to serve you & create a safe environment for you to enjoy your meals & set your worries aside. We are serving our entire menu to go, so please call 360.376.1040 to place your to-go
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