33 Best American Restaurants in Bellingham

“Just incredible, honestly. The food, the service, the overall vibe, it's the whole package. Excellent food (We had the pesto gouda chicken and bacon balsamic Brussel sprouts). Very pleasant, attentive staff. Such a great experience, we will be back!“

“I know this is a shameless plug, but I just finished eating a beef meat pie from Holly's, and I have to write this: I just found Holly's Meat Pies and had my first pie from them. I can't say enough about how delicious my pasty was!!!! Thank YOU! 🙏🏻 The crust is absolute perfection – not too dry, not oily. Perfectly cooked. The pie stayed hot even though I drove home. Wow! I got the beef, and the filling was perfect. The balance of the spices, herbs, the quality of the meat, the vegetables and the onion was superior and absolutely perfectly balanced. This lady has skills!! The taste is wonderful. Holly gave me samples of Ty's Barbecue Sauce and Pasty Sauce !!! Yummmmm! I tested the barbecue sauce because I couldn't resist – I'll be back for at least one bottle and it won't last long. And the pasty sauce was fantastic. I'm buying a bottle. I had never heard of putting any kind of sauce on my pasty, but I'll put this on it! The thing about the pasty is it's so good without the sauce, but it's great with the sauce, too. I alternated bites lol. 😆 Since the pasty is neither dry nor greasy, it stands on its own so perfectly that I couldn't imagine putting the sauce on it – until I tried! It kicks the flavor up a notch. I bought a frozen Chicken pie for later, and I "liberated" several menus - this is going to become a habit!!!! Can't wait to try the Vegan pie (🥧 mushrooms!!), and the lamb pie and the entire menu! Feels like I found a culinary goldmine that's right up my alley. I feel so lucky that this is in Bellingham, and that I don't live too far from it because I will be a frequent visitor. And they are so friendly- great, wholesome, quick, affordable food!! What's not to love?! 💕 I also want to say hello to Holly and to Andrea who I met today and who were so friendly & knowledgeable. Smart women getting it done!! ✅ They answered every question I had. If you haven't tried this place, you've got to go and try it. This is the ultimate easy portable health food! Great with soup 🥣, salad 🥗 and Bordeaux!! My belly is happy 😊! What a therapeutic experience!!“

“I’ve been coming to Arlis’s for 20 years. Lots has changed in Bellingham, but Arlis’s has continued to serve a delicious consistent breakfast, good food quality, fair prices, and excellent service.“

“The food was very delicious and comforting! Good fried cauliflower, house made fries, kickass pork sliders. The vibe of the inside was less cozy than I thought it would be from the street. Prices reasonable. I must say they should use more resilient buns, the meals were so juicy that they turned to mush.“

“We stumbled upon this diner and so so glad we did. It is basic in the BEST of ways!

Our breakfast was good and flavorful and most importantly it came out pretty quickly.

They have an extensive drink list as well if you are looking for that with your food as well. Def give this place a try!“

“Awesome service, great food, fantastic cocktails, and a substantive wine list. Strongly recommend!“

“Delicious Food and Cocktails: Tried an Espresso Martini, Arancini Balls and the Chocolate Royale for dessert 🍨“

“what deal is in for February 15th 2025?“

“Ive eaten here 8 times in the past month or 2, ive made it a weekly thing now.
I normally order on doordash but today i went in person, staff was nice and the place looked clean.
The food is consistently good, i normally get bacon burgers and chicken pastas.
This is the only place that makes chicken exciting for me, its perfectly made.
the pic is the bourbon street chicken and sausage pasta ive been getting every week lately“

“Always good for a preflight cocktail“

“Great little Mom and Pop diner. Excellent breakfast!“

“Extremes was just steps from the Holiday Inn Express! Food was excellent and service from Ryan “Scooter” was amazing!!“

“JUXT is such a great spot in downtown. Always hosting fun events, conveniently located, phenomenal service, and their food/drinks are amazing. They've got a great list of craft cocktails and a delicious food menu, too. I especially love getting to enjoy a cocktail flight (either with a friend or solo) while hanging out before a show downtown. Menu Faves: House Fries, Poutine, Loaded Nachos, Falafel, JUXT Mac Cocktail Faves: Love Letter, Time Forgot, Eiffel 75, Bees Markel“

“We wanted to grab a bite after our movie and it seems like everyone else in the theatre had the same idea. The service was so quick, the drinks were perfect, and the waitress was so helpful (thank you for recommending that Chicken Bruschetta pizza).

They even offered to stay open later so we could wait for our Uber.

I'm not the type to write reviews.... but this place truly deserves it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great spot to unwind after a movie.“

“This was our first time here, and we're both mad as to not trying it out earlier!!! Food, service, fantastic friendly manager, atmosphere...all amazing! We were seated right away, never felt ignored, and had a window seat with a view of the harbor. Highly recommend - we WILL be back! I had the fish and chips - so so good! The fish batter was so crispy!! And the steak fries were great and crisp! My husband got the Big Bad Boy burger (3 patties)...he's a burger guy for sure...he was super impressed!!“

“I recently went to this establishment to eat a wonderful meal with my friend. We were served by Robert. He was so sweet and friendly. He was very attentive and on top of it. He brought us refills and more fries without us asking. We really appreciated his hospitality! 10/10 service! Thanks Robert!“

“Cider was great, vibes were great, food was wonderful. We had a larger group and I know that can be overwhelming but the service was so/so, perhaps it was the end of their shift or something but they were less than enthused. I’d happy to return again though, the food was awesome!“

“Not only is the food at this place amazing--including a WIDE variety of options--the team at El Capitan is unbeatable. We so loved the joint that we decided to host our wedding after party at El Capitan. We were able to work directly with the owner, Marc Ravais, to coordinate one of their BOMB karaoke DJs for the party, and Marc himself bartended for us in the back pirate-themed party and dining room. Our guests had a fantastic time, and Marc made it all SO EASY!

We can't wait to be back to Bham to dine and party at El Capitan!“

“Don’t eat here unless you want your phone stolen by a waitress!“

“Went there today with friends for breakfast...ordered the classic eggs benedict, was one of the best eggs Benny's I've ever had!! The atmosphere was amazing..got a table right away, no wait. Our server was the best! So friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be going back!!“

“Amazing food and experience plus fast and attentive, absolutely a win win. I got the shrimp scampi and it is not your typical. Extremely flavorful and amazing presentation.“

“Always a favorite! I don't make it here as often as I would like to, but I try to go when I am in town. Wonderful people, great atmosphere.“

“It was a date night before a show at the Fireside. We have walked by Estelle's too many times. Our experience was great. We shared the great beet salad. The lamb and cod dishes looked as great in presentation as they tasted. The staff was very accommodating to get us to the show.“

“I stopped by for lunch and ordered a burger, the soup of the day, and a coffee. The total came to $29 including tip. It was quiet in the afternoon with very few people around, so the atmosphere was calm. Service was very quick and efficient. The food was tasty and came out hot and fresh. A nice place for a relaxed midday meal.“

“I got the Mongolian chicken and crème brûlée, the crème brûlée was delicious not too sweet, perfect milky creamy flavor and texture. The chicken was cooked to perfection, topped with a a delicious white sauce ,alongside it was some perfectly roasted zucchini, and asparagus, sautéed mushroom. The fries were good and ranch was really good too. Highly recommend.“

“My wife hosted my 40th birthday there, for 18 people and they did amazing. Great service, wonderful drinks, delicious food. Will certainly be going back, thank you for being apart of making my birthday extra special.“

“This place is lowkey a silent sleeper because I feel like more people should know about how awesome Greene's is! Breakfast, lunch, dinner; they're all an option! Great pizza and delicious breakfast/brunch options! Love that they're in the part of town that's nestled right between south/central Bellingham (aka the Sunnyland Neighborhood), and everything on their menu is a hit. Menu Faves: Biscuts & Gravy, Breakfast Burrito, Sunnyland Scramble, Chicken & Waffles, Huevos Rancheros“

“I just went for a snacks. Good“

“Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. This is one of my favorite spots for brunch or dinner. A true gem away from downtown for food and a date“

“The staff is great but they need to change up the menu! It used to change seasonally but it’s been the same stuff year round since before Covid.“

“Once again, a big bucket of chicken and jojos from Alger Bar & Grille saved us from our Sunday "what's for dinner" dilemma! Delicious as always. We appreciate you EVERY SINGLE TIME. *Edited to add... the pic is what's left. stoked for lunch tomorrow!*“

“If you enjoy delicious food 9 restaurant delivers perfection! You will not be disappointed with the exceptional service, quality and brilliance served here! I highly recommend this restaurant!! I would like to send 9 restaurant my gratitude and appreciation, for hiring incredible chefs! Outstanding!!!“

“First ever time playing poker in a casino environment and it was amazing !!! As a younger lady its really hard to break through the ceiling most card spaces have, not only to play but even just to learn. I appreciate the dealers, staff, and security greatly and can’t wait to play again soon! ❤️🫶🎰“