Anthony’s Restaurant: Serving and strengthening the Anacortes community
December 9, 2025 | News
If you’ve spent much time in the Puget Sound region, chances are you’ve seen or dined at an Anthony’s restaurant. The name and iconic fish logo are fixtures throughout the Pacific Northwest, as are their classic waterfront dining experiences and Best of the Season dishes. But what you may not know is that behind their reputation is a company deeply invested in the communities they serve, including right here in Anacortes.
Anthony’s has thrived since Budd Gould started it 53 years ago, a remarkable feat in the turbulent restaurant industry. But longevity isn’t just part of the company’s story—it’s woven into their culture. Over 250 employees have worked for Anthony’s for more than a decade, defying the notoriously short tenure typical of restaurant work. Today, the company remains in the Gould family and is currently led by Budd’s daughter, Amy Burns.
Throughout their many years serving at Cap Sante Marina, Anthony’s has attracted residents and visitors alike, drawing dollars into Anacortes from around the region. These dollars circulate back into our local economy through Anthony’s employees’ spending, local purchasing partnerships, and community donations.
Anthony’s models what it means to be a good community player here in Anacortes. Recognizing the importance of gathering people together to form a cohesive community, they sponsor multiple local events—including several run by the Port. Kasey Baker, the General Manager at the Anacortes Anthony’s and Cabana, is so active in the local Rotary that the restaurant closes one evening every year to host their annual banquet.
In addition to donations, Anthony’s contributes to community by forming strong partnerships with local suppliers. This allows them to deliver a consistent, high-quality dining experience throughout all their locations, but with ingredients and offerings that are unique to each. Anthony’s continually seeks out new local suppliers who fit the bill, like Maple Wood Farms, their newest Skagit-based potato supplier. And when they find partners they trust, they build lasting relationships. They’ve worked with some local farmers and fishers for decades, like Schuh Farms, whose owner hand-delivered fresh Skagit strawberries to the restaurant countless times over the years.
The work Anthony’s does looks different from that of other Port tenants. Although they aren’t providing the industrial services that many associate with Port properties, like Cortland Rope or T BAILEY, Anthony’s reflects the Port’s mission by providing good jobs, stimulating economic activity, and contributing to the community’s quality of life—through good local food and giving back. In doing so, Anthony’s has long established themselves as an important part of the fabric of our Port. And, we must say, it doesn’t hurt to quench one’s thirst at the Anacortes-exclusive Cabana after a long day on that working waterfront.
If you would like to learn more, visit the company’s website: https://www.anthonys.com/restaurant/anthonys-at-cap-sante-marina/