50 years of anthony's

A Pacific Northwest Tradition

For more than five decades, Anthony’s has celebrated the Pacific Northwest through fresh seafood, waterfront views, and unforgettable dining experiences.

our history

Anthony's Restaurants, a family-owned business, was founded in 1973 by Budd Gould with a prime rib and lobster restaurant in Bellevue, Washington. Driven by a love of fresh seafood, this region, and the people in it, Budd grew Anthony's into a family of waterfront dining destinations that quickly became gathering places for communities across the Northwest. Along the way, we welcomed a collection of sister restaurants into the fold, each with their own unique character and the same commitment to quality and hospitality at their core. Today, our family of restaurants spans the Pacific Northwest, each one rooted in the same warmth and love for this region that started it all.

1950s

Summers on Whidbey Island

Budd Gould grew up spending summers on Whidbey Island, fishing, crabbing, and developing a deep love for the Pacific Northwest and its waters. That connection to this place, and everything it produces, became the foundation of everything Anthony's would stand for.

1976

To the Water

In 1976, Anthony's HomePort opened on the shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland, bringing fresh local seafood and genuine Northwest hospitality to the waterfront. Guests loved it. New HomePort locations followed across Puget Sound, from Des Moines and Edmonds to Everett, Gig Harbor, Bellingham, and beyond. It was clear the waterfront was where Anthony's belonged

1984

A Commitment to Quality

Budd's commitment to quality was personal. To make sure every piece of seafood lived up to the Anthony's name, he opened the company's own wholesale seafood operation at Pier 91 — led by Tim Ferleman, a former Anthony's chef and dedicated fisherman. By building a direct relationship with fishermen across the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii, Anthony's could stand behind every plate with complete confidence.

1985

Rooted in the region

The farm-fresh philosophy at Anthony's traces back to a chance encounter on a hunting trip in eastern Washington. Budd knocked on a stranger's door to ask permission to hunt his field. That stranger was Dean Tucker of Tucker Produce. Dean said yes, asked to join, and the two spent the day hunting and talking — a restaurateur and a farmer who quickly realized they had something to offer each other. That handshake in the field became a lasting partnership, and the beginning of what Anthony's would later call the Best of Season program: a commitment to serving the finest local produce, Northwest wine, and craft beer, season by season."

1988

Chinook’s at Salmon Bay

In 1988, Anthony's opened Chinook's at Salmon Bay at Seattle's historic Fishermen's Terminal — the first concept outside of a HomePort, and like all Anthony's restaurants, right on the water. More casual, more accessible, with a to-go bar alongside a full dining room. It proved Anthony's could do more than one thing well, and opened the door to a new generation of waterfront concepts: Anthony's Woodfire Grill in Everett (1991), and Anthony's Hearthfire Grills in Olympia and Bellingham (2011/ 2014).

1996

A home on the Seattle waterfront

Anthony's Pier 66, Bell Street Diner, and the Fish Bar arrived on the downtown Seattle waterfront — three distinct restaurants, one unforgettable setting. Whether guests came for a celebration dinner, a weekday lunch, or a quick bite by the water, Anthony's had a seat for them. It became one of the most beloved dining destinations in the city.

2004

Beyond the Sound

In 2004, Anthony's crossed the Cascades for the first time, opening three restaurants in a single year in Bend, Oregon and Richland and Spokane, Washington. Budd had always felt at home east of the mountains. It was the same landscape where he'd knocked on Dean Tucker's door years before — wide terrain, dry hills, and farming communities grounded in hard work and tradition.

2016

The family grows in every sense

In 2016, Budd passed the torch to his oldest son, Herb, who stepped in as President and CEO, ready to carry the company forward with the same heart, values, and love for the Northwest. His daughter, Amy Burns — who had built a 23-year career at Microsoft — came home to join Anthony’s as Vice President. That same year, Anthony’s opened its first Idaho location in Coeur d’Alene, and The Cabana debuted at Cap Sante Marina as a sunny seasonal escape.

2022

Two beloved institutions join the family

In 2022, Amy Burns joined her brother Herb as Co-President and CEO, bringing the next generation of Gould family leadership fully into the fold. That same year, Boathouse 19 in Tacoma and Emory's on Silver Lake in Everett became part of Anthony's — each with its own history, its own loyal regulars, its own sense of place. Anthony's welcomed them in and made sure what made them special stayed that way.

2023

50 Years: The Legacy Continues

In 2023, Anthony's celebrated its 50th anniversary—five decades of fresh seafood, waterfront views, and tables filled with family, friends, and unforgettable memories. It was a celebration of everyone who helped shape the journey: the team members who showed up every day, the fishermen and farmers who supplied the best of the Northwest, and the guests who made Anthony's part of their traditions. The milestone also marked an exciting new chapter, as Amy Burns became CEO and President, helping lead Anthony's into its next generation while honoring the legacy that has made it a Northwest favorite for more than 50 years

Today

Stewarding the Northwest

The historic Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor joined the Anthony's family in 2026, a beloved landmark welcomed in and cared for. More than fifty years after Budd Gould first opened his doors, Anthony's remains what it has always been: family owned, community rooted, and as committed to the Pacific Northwest as the day it began.

Who We are

Rooted in genuine hospitality, Anthony’s creates memorable experiences through thoughtful service, community, and connection.

Some restaurants are more than just a place to eat. They are part of the fabric of their community. When the opportunity arises to welcome one of these iconic establishments into the Anthony's family, we do so with great care. Our commitment is to honor what makes each place special, preserving the character, the history, and the community ties that made them worth protecting in the first place.

Founded on Budd’s belief that great food and genuine hospitality bring people together, Anthony’s remains a family-run business dedicated to the Pacific Northwest more than 50 years later.

heart of the catch

By operating our own seafood company, we ensure that only the finest, most sustainable catch from our local waters ever reaches your plate.

A Tradition of Giving

We believe in nourishing the neighborhoods that sustain us through local partnerships and a long-standing commitment to giving back.

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About

A Pacific Northwest Tradition

our history

Summers on Whidbey Island

Where it all Began

To the Water

A Commitment to Quality

Rooted in the region

Chinook’s at Salmon Bay

A home on the Seattle waterfront

Beyond the Sound

New Firsts

The family grows in every sense

Finn the Food Truck

Showing up

Two beloved institutions join the family

50 Years: The Legacy Continues

Expanding the Family

Stewarding the Northwest

Who We are

heart of the catch

A Tradition of Giving

Fresh, Local Berries

Peach Season is Coming

$35 | 3-Course Sunset Dinners

A Pacific Northwest Tradition

our history

Summers on Whidbey Island

Who We are

heart of the catch

A Tradition of Giving

fresh at anthony’s

Fresh, Local Berries

Peach Season is Coming

$35 | 3-Course Sunset Dinners