When you visit Friday Harbor, don't miss having lunch at Market Chef. Everything we tried was delicious and artfully unusual. Make sure to try the curried egg salad sandwich. The seating area is small, so go early. At 11 AM on a Friday we had plenty of space. We will be sure to visit this deli for lunch every time... more

Market Chef is a bustling artisan deli. Despite the crowded space indoors as one orders and several short-tempered customers, the staff did fine courteously managing the flow and efficiently getting out the orders. Our hearty sandwiches were just scrumptious, mine an unusual curried egg salad with chutney and peanuts. We shared the small front deck with several families and a... more

My husband and I recently spent a week in Friday Harbor. It was my first visit. The first day, we had lunch at Market Chef, and we enjoyed it so much that we returned every day for the fantastic specialty sandwiches from the menu or the latest delicacy from the deli case(to eat in or take out), or both. It... more

As a frequent traveler (and occasional resident) to Friday Harbor, I promise there is no other restaurant that offers true cuisine at noon other than Market Chef. Whether you choose from the deli case or order a lunch special, your meal is made by hand and heated in a genuine oven. Market Chef takes great pride in offering a weary... more

For me, Market Place was the best place on the island to really get to know the kind of people who live out there. It's definitely a locals place -- the quality of the food is so much better than the places that are obviously just trying to make money off of tourists. Everyone seems to know everyone else. The... more

Wonderful selection of fresh salads and sandwiches to eat in or take out. Easy to locate and walking distance from the ferry landing. more

There is a reason it is so hard to get a table at the Market Chef, it's so good, worth the calories if you know what I mean! Hey if there is no where to sit, get it to go. I know that for me, quality counts. The soup, entrees and desserts all made on site, no pre-packaged frozen fill... more

As a local, I need a good place to eat lunch everyday. And Market Chef works for me. The staff is very knowledgeable, gracious, gorgeous and very adept at their jobs. The deli case is to die for and you can't go wrong having the special of the day. Quality, organic, locally grown food available at a fair prices. The... more