Anthony's set to open Monday

The Seattle-based, family-owned restaurant, which officially opens for dinner service on Monday, Jan. 17, looks forward to adding to the waterfront’s vitality and sharing its brand of Northwest seafood and seasonal menu offerings.

“We’re delighted to be welcomed into this vibrant community, with its active families, outdoor recreation, fine arts, tourism and diverse businesses,” Budd Gould said, Anthony’s Restaurants’ president and owner.  “Anthony’s underscores the spirit of the Northwest that Anacortes so perfectly embodies; we’re excited to contribute to it.”

Gould said before its doors open, the new restaurant’s first order of business will be hosting a Rotary Club of Anacortes private benefit for Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County - Anacortes and Gentry House, a Skagit Adult Day Care Facility.

The restaurant, similar in style to Anthony’s Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, will offer seating for 132 guests in the dining room.  Two large, view decks seat another 100. The south side deck is seasonal while the north side deck is covered and features an outdoor fireplace. The latter adjoins a private dining room that accommodates 32 (seated), ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners and group banquets. A full bar, seating 42, will offer Anthony’s popular happy hour.

Seventy-five new jobs were created by the new restaurant; applicants were primarily from Anacortes and the Skagit Valley. Tami Wolfe, a 20 year Anthony’s team member, was promoted from within the company to serve as General Manager; Kurt Phalmer was promoted to his new appointment as Chef.

For its first week, Anthony’s will serve dinner only, which begins at 5 p.m. Shortly thereafter, it will add regular lunch service. Hours will then become daily from 11:30 a.m., serving lunch, dinner, and added limited breakfast and specials during the weekend lunch service. Contact the restaurant for reservations at 360-588-0333.