The Top Restaurant and Lounge — Restaurant in Whidbey Island

What a great place for good Chinese food. The Top is appropriately named, since the views are amazing from the top of the sizeable hill… and they are at the top of my list for Chinese places on the island. The restaurant has very recently been purchased from previous owners who had this restaurant under a different name. So now, it’s a whole new & better restaurant/menu/family/experience than it previously was.

The interior is very spacious and inviting with the back wall being pretty much all windows - with a scenic view looking down on Clinton’s beautiful harbor area. There is outdoor seating on a large patio, indoor seating in several dining areas, and more seating in a spacious bar area the appears to host karaoke and other events that the small stage can accommodate.

While the menu has the standard Chinese-Americanized food options (think general Tsao Chicken or pot stickers), it also boasts many traditional/authentic Chinese options. Plus, the owner (Jennifer) is so accommodating and willing to have her kitchen make dishes that aren’t on the menu, if they have the ingredients the specific dishes require. My husband and I were such fans of the food that we came back another two times after our first lunch experience. Additionally, they have many specialty non alcoholic drink options like iced matcha green tea latte or regular & flavored iced bubble tea beverages…. In addition to a full bar with standard alcoholic offerings. The pictures of our food are from all three of our dining experiences here. I would definitely recommend this place with confidence and will most assuredly be back every time I’m in the area on any future vacation to the San...

The Top Restaurant is a hidden gem with absolutely breathtaking views — worth the drive up the hill on the highway just outside of town. The place itself is a little old-school and divey, but that adds to its charm and gives it so much potential.

The real standout was our server, Jennifer, who was warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was tasty, the vibe was relaxed, and the view alone makes it a spot worth discovering. Definitely deserves more love...

I love this place so much! So overrated, great service, the best dishes I have ever had, and the service is just incredible and friendly! Absolutely a MUST if you are...