Bellingham Restaurants
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1. Bantam 46
$$ | |At this convivial two-level downtown tavern with exposed brick walls and tall windows, boldly flavored Southern fare—prominently featuring rotisserie or fried (buttermilk or spicy-hot) chicken—rules the day. The chicken dishes come with a variety of sauces and sides and in several different formats, from chicken and waffles to fried chicken thigh sandwiches with Tabasco mayo.
1327 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-788–4507Known For
- Novel cocktails
- Pimento cheese hush puppies
- Roasted shiitake–and–chicken gravy poutine
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch -
2. Bellingham Cider Company
$$$ | |With a dining room and spacious terrace overlooking the downtown's Waterfront District and Bellingham Bay, this spacious craft cider taproom is an inviting, family-friendly place to sample the rotating selection of small-batch sippers. This is a legit dining option, too, with a kitchen that turns out well-crafted contemporary Northwest fare, from pan-roasted diver scallops with gnocchi to pork tenderloin with rosemary spaetzle and a mustard cream sauce. There's also an impressive selection of beer, wine, and cocktails.
205 Prospect St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-510–8494Known For
- Interesting cider flavors like blood orange and blackberry-ginger
- Popular Sunday brunch
- Cider–poached apples with vanilla ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays -
3. Camber
$ | |Equal parts artisan coffee roaster and casual-chic brunch room, this airy café on a busy downtown corner stands out for both the quality and creativity of its food and drink. Highlights on the food side include the toast with balsamic rainbow beets and Humboldt Fog goat cheese; notable sippers range from a ginger-turmeric latte to local-blueberry mimosas.
221 W. Holly St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-656–5343Known For
- First-rate single-origin coffees and espresso drinks
- Seasonal lattes (cranberry crumble, candied pecan)
- Inventive brunch fare
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
4. Homeskillet
$ | |This decidedly offbeat breakfast and lunch spot in a quiet neighborhood just north of downtown stands out both for its prodigious portions of rib-sticking all-day breakfast fare and its funny (and often freaky) decorative elements, from dozens of clown paintings and figurines to its psychedelic color scheme. Prepare for a wait, especially on weekend mornings, and if you can possibly save room for dessert, the seasonal fruit (peach-blueberry, for example) bread puddings are to die for.
521 Kentucky St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-676–6218Known For
- Wonderfully bizarre and kitschy decor
- Chicken-fried steak with chorizo gravy
- Homemade cinnamon-roll French toast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner -
5. Storia Cucina
$$ | |Reasonably priced pastas and pizzas with local and seasonal ingredients, expertly crafted cocktails, a large covered sidewalk seating area, and a convenient downtown location are the hallmarks of this casually hip trattoria. Menu highlights include squid ink mezze maniche pasta (a ridged, tube-shape pasta) with shrimp, clams, pancetta, and chiles in white wine sauce, and the starter of house-made pork-beef meatballs with focaccia.
109 Grand Ave., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-734–1929Known For
- Pizzas with dough created from a 1971 sourdough starter
- Made-from-scratch pastas
- Happy hour deals
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6. Black Sheep
$ | |It's all about the fresh and flavorful tacos at this hip little tavern with exposed brick walls, a white tile and varnished wood bar, and a light-filled upstairs seating annex—oh, and the deftly poured cocktails. The hand-pressed soft tacos are available in about 10 flavors, both meat and veggie, and are served with house-made salsas.
211 W. Holly St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-526–2109Known For
- Creative fillings like rockfish, sweet potato, and steak-and-egg
- Cocktails with premium tequila and mezcal
- Covered sidewalk seating
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7. Carnal
$$$ | |The evocative name of this cozy downtown storefront eatery with a spacious and prettily landscaped side patio speaks directly to what you'll find on the menu: rather decadent contemporary Pacific Northwestern fare with an emphasis on flame-grilled meat (and seafood). Standouts include steelhead trout tartare with charred yams and mandarins, and slow-cooked bone-in short ribs with black truffles and a smoked-parsnip béarnaise sauce.
1234 N. State St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-306–3587Known For
- Fireplace-warmed dining room
- Chicken wings roasted in chicken fat
- After-dinner drinks made with charred pineapples and other unusual ingredients
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Rate Includes: No lunch -
8. Chuckanut Manor
$$$$ | |This old-fashioned, glassed-in dining room and bar overlook the mouth of the Samish River, Samish Bay, and the mudflats, where great blue herons hang out and bald eagles are occasionally spotted gliding by. It's a popular spot for bird-watching, with finches, chickadees, and red-winged blackbirds at the feeders outside the picture windows. Besides the view, folks come here for inventive American fare with an emphasis on steak and fresh seafood, from miso-glazed black cod to coffee-crusted filet mignon.
3056 Chuckanut Dr., Bow, Washington, 98232, USA360-766–6191Known For
- Hosts a popular Champagne brunch on Sunday
- Sunset views of Samish Bay
- Tasty whiskey crab soup
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Credit cards accepted -
9. Fork at Agate Bay
$$$$ | |It's a scenic 20-minute drive east from downtown to reach this intimate but lively contemporary bistro near the north shore of Lake Whatcom, where the chefs emphasize local, seasonal ingredients. In the evening, you might start with Cajun-style shrimp and three-cheese grits or mac and cheese with tasso ham, before moving on to Low Country–style bouillabaisse or seared duck breast with a cherry reduction. Breakfast and lunch are served on weekends—try the eggs Benedict with pork belly, accompanied by a Bellini cocktail. The owners also run a similarly good sister restaurant in La Conner, the Fork at Skagit Bay.
2530 N. Shore Rd., Bellingham, Washington, 98226, USA360-733–1126Known For
- Cajun- and European-influenced fare
- Nice breakfast menu
- Wood-fired flatbread pizzas
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.–Fri. -
10. Harris Avenue Café
$ | |Occupying a light-filled, cheerfully painted late-Victorian building a few blocks from the port and train station in Fairhaven, this hugely popular breakfast and lunch spot adjoins an inviting little coffeehouse called Tony's, which is a nice option for lighter snacking and fueling up on espresso. In the main café, you can kick off a day of exploring with a filling Sitka omelet (smoked salmon, feta, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and pesto), or dig into one of the lunch options, such as the Matterhorn Burger, topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. The café closes at 2, but Tony's remains open till 6 pm.
1101 Harris Ave., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-738–0802Known For
- Adjoining coffeehouse is a nice option for espresso
- Generously sized sandwiches and burgers
- Pleasant patio for warm-weather dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
11. Mallard Ice Cream
$ | |Before ordering dessert from whichever Bellingham restaurant you're dining in, keep in mind that this stellar artisan ice-cream parlor is open until 10 or 11 every night, and the thick, creamy concoctions here are seriously superb. The team has come up with literally hundreds of rotating flavors over the years, from coconut latte to burned sugar to black currant–mulled wine.
1323 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-734–3884Known For
- Everything here is homemade
- Unusual flavors
- Great ice-cream sundaes
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12. Old World Deli
$ | |Epicureans flock to this bustling, high-ceilinged deli and specialty market in the heart of downtown for delicious sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie and cheese plates featuring the best goods from Portland's famed Olympia Provisions and Seattle's vaunted Salumi. The muffaletta sandwich with pistachio-flecked mortadella, salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad, served on a baguette from renowned Bread Farm bakery, is a favorite. The shelves lining the dining room are stocked with hard-to-find imported and regional wines, plus fine sauces and chocolates.
1228 N. State St., Bellingham, Washington, 98225, USA360-738–2090Known For
- Generous portions
- Excellent selection of Italian wines
- Grilled Mediterranean tuna panini sandwiches
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
13. Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive
$$$$ | |Above the shore on a steep, wooded bluff in the northern reaches of Bow, this intimate restaurant is famous for having one of the best marine views of any Washington restaurant. People come here to dine on refined seafood, wild game, and steaks while watching the sun disappear behind the San Juan Islands to the west or the full moon reflect off the waters of Samish Bay.
2578 Chuckanut Dr., Bow, Washington, 98232, USA360-766–6185Known For
- Oyster fry with Parmesan–bread crumb crust
- Outstanding views of the water
- Well-chosen wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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