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Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Bellingham. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. The Pacific Northwest scarcely gets more peaceful than unspoiled Bellingham, a bustling city nestled in the Bellingham Bay. Nature abounds in all directions surrounding this coastal paradise. The waters of the Pacific offer opportunities for whale watching, cruising to Friday Harbor or visiting the Canadian city of Victoria. To the east, Mt. Baker beckons skiers and snowboarders to its slopes. The city itself is alive with vibrant theater, historical museums, gourmet restaurants and fine arts.
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10. Bayou on Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By J G
Always something delicious to eat on the menu. The shrimp po' boy sandwich is my go to (it'd be even better with pickles!). Our server was very nice and cheerful, did a great job managing a busy Friday night. The reason I only gave 4 stars was the Bar isn't the best. Weak mixed drinks, not much of a wine selection. Otherwise, a great place to go with people from out of town.
9. Lighthouse Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
One of Bellinghamâs most popular waterfront seafood & steak restaurants, the Lighthouse Bar & Grill is an area leader in serving the finest Northwest cuisine, specializing in locally sourced seafood, meats, produce and beverages. Our menus not only reflec
Reviewed By No_Fixed_Address
We stayed overnight at the Bellwether (reviewed separately) to celebrate our wedding anniversary.We had heard from foodie friends that a new chef with proven credentials was in charge, and weâre glad we gave it a try.Our appetizers included a beautiful ahi and avocado tataki, and wheatberry and cheese croquettes. Both were excellent. One of us tried the fried chicken recommended by our friend, and we confirmed itâs a very special dish. The seafood risotto was also excellent. We had some questions about the choice of wines, and our server directed the friendly manager our way, from whom we got a very good idea of what we wanted. It was a superb evening in a comfortable space.We were still full the next morning but decided we would try breakfast after reading favorable reviews on TA. Breakfast is great, and we echo a previous recommendation for the corned beef hash. Itâs hash with a deconstructed twist, generous slabs of tasty corned beef sitting on seasoned potatoes and topped with eggs and Hollandaise sauce. We should have split that one â a huge portion.There is a lot of restaurant competition in Squalicum Harbor, and the Lighthouse Grill is a worthy player. Weâll return.Hello, Thank you so much for your glowing review, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Hotel and your dining experiences at the Grill. We have been getting so many complements on our Corned Beef dish at breakfast. Kind Regards, Cory D.R.Management Hotel Bellwether 360.392.3200
8. Chuckanut Lobby Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By CASanMarino
We went to the SpringHill Suites by Marriott because I had read that Matthew was an excellent bartender. My friend likes Manhattans but doesn't like the ones he is getting in Bellingham. He is new in town, three months. Matthew knows how to make one and how to discuss all the ins and outs of making a Manhattan.The hummus dip was good. The banana split with fudge sauce had chocolate syrup, not hot fudge.Good friendly service from Matthew.Marriott prices.
7. Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By 812jodiep
We just came from a family birthday party for my 21 year old grandson. This is a very casual restaurant and they were very accomodationg and put four table together to seat all 11 of us. They also gave us seperate checks with no hassel. They also did not add automatic gratuity because we were a large party. Just about everyone ordered something different. The nachos for a starter were very good and very diffferent from any other nachos I've had. Loved the pickeled red onions. My grandson loved the beer pretzels. I had the clam chowder and it was wonderful - lots of clams. My husband had the Caribbean Clams and said they were delicious. My daughter gave me a bite of her Reuben sandwich and it was one of the best I've ever had. Another in out party ordered a gluten free Bacon and Tomato sandwich. She said the bun was so good it couldn't be gluten free. She asked the waitress and was told that it really was gluten free and comes from a local bakery. Two in our party had the salmon and said it was very good. My son in law had the schnitzel and said it was delicious. Everything came out hot - Yeah! Our waitress was very attentive. I can only say good things about this place and look froward to going back even though it's over an hour from home.
6. The Filling Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By jayhawkbrian
Great place when youâre in the mood for a burger. Lots of burger combinations to choose from. The fries and onion rings were excellent. Service was very friendly and laid-back. Some interesting crafted cocktails to choose from. I had an interesting take on a vodka gimlet that I enjoyed. Nice theme diner atmosphere. We would come back here again anytime. We got the fried avocado appetizer and I can also recommend that.
5. Rock and Rye Oyster House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By fitcalm
We've been in the area for almost a year now and our search for restaurants that are worth the trip and money is ongoing. We've had the best luck in Fairhaven and our trip to Rock and Rye didn't disappoint.The Compass Point oysters were fresh and sweet. The brussel sprouts were just the right texture and flavor. The presentation of our main course was attractive and the service was good. My halibut wasn't the freshest, but not bad. The steak was tender but needed the sauce to provide flavor. I could easily hear my conversation, which is a plus in my book. We'll go again.
4. Skylarks Hidden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By jn0987
Expect stand by American NW dishes done very well. We had their soups and a sandwich. The clam chowder was buttery and thick with clams and potatoes. Maybe the best I have had in quite a while. The sandwich was generous and an imaginative curried chicken. Nice in combination, or alone. Others had sandwiches as well. All reported liking what they had. The room was wood paneled and pleasant. It got a little noisy with animated conversations at some tables, but quieted down appreciably over time. Nice place. I'm recommending it to friends who visit Bellingham.
3. Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 752 reviews
Boundary Bay Brewery opened in 1995 & we've been making great handcrafted beer and fresh, local food for the Bellingham community ever since! Our brewery houses a Tap Room and family-friendly Bistro, located in a restored historic 1922 warehouse in Downto
Reviewed By Craig C
During our Canadian Thanksgiving weekend we had the pleasure of introducing family members who were not familiar with Bellingham to places that we love. Naturally we had to take them to the Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro. As ever the food and beverages (this time during their Happy Hour) did not disappoint!
2. Anthony's Hearthfire Grill ~ Squalicum Harbor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 693 reviews
Reviewed By gdownes
We loved the entire experience, particularly since our waitress (April) remembered us the second time as well as our drink order! Excellent menu, nice wine list and good drinks. The view of the harbor is outstanding, particularly at sunset including the afterglow.Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me. I am so glad to hear that April provided such wonderful service and that it was paired with great food. I will be sure to pass your comments along to our team and we hope to see you again soon! ~Taylor
Most Popular American food in Bellingham, Washington, United States
1. Aslan Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 274 reviews
Aslan Brewing Company is a sustainable microbrewery and restaurant in Bellingham, Washington, exclusively brewing USDA Certified Organic beer for the Pacific Northwest. As a Certified B Corporation, Aslan is committed to pushing the boundaries of craft be
Reviewed By 182carolm
When available we often choose to sit at the bar for food service - place was packed with a big wait - no wait at the bar. Traveling through town on vacation and choose Asian Brewing because of Trip Advisor recommendations - good choice. Bison burger was â best burger I ever hadâ from husband - I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup and I have to say it was â one of the best grilled cheese â I ever had - and the tomato soup was spicy and good! Service at the bar was excellent - everyone working in the restaurant were working as a team - you could tell they all liked what they were doing and doing it well. Highly recommend Asian - choose here over Boundary Bay Brewing!
