42 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.“

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

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

“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“

“Came for karaoke but stayed for the vibes. This place attached to an ice cream joint for it's other half and you can get to both from either door. I would recommend planning early if you want a table inside because it's mostly standing room only and outside seating. They have local brews and if you don't want to wait in the line you can order on the app and wait at your table.“

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

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

“Honestly this place is a 10. A piece of fish fell on the table and I did not hesitate to pick it back up and eat it. They do have a bar and I trusted server Sydney with my drink and im glad I did. We had a wonderful time! Also I would like to add the oil for frying the fish is so clean! I'm very impressed I don't know why we didn't show up sooner! Hi im kristy from south texas and I would come again!“

“Won a gift card on Kafe.com 104.1 fm. I ordered Truffel fries, and a Blackberry Cider, my boyfriend had an IPA. The best fries and Cider, so good, would definitely go there again. We sat on the patio, unfortunately I didn't take any photos, grrrrr. I highly recommend going here. Everyone was ordering food around us, the Chicken and Waffles, Hamburgers, everything looked amazing!“

“I have been craving fish and chips but being gluten free it's hard to find. Brandywine kitchen has some of the best gluten-free fish and chips I've had. I haven't tried anything else here yet, but a gluten-free restaurant is hard to find. This is now my go-to for fish and chips“

“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!“

“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!!“

“I really like this Applebee's. The food is good and the service is quality. Management and the server both checked in regularly. Its relatively calm and dim and overall a comfortable atmosphere. I'll keep coming here when I'm in town :)“

“Very good drink’s & food was delicious and the service was great. I o my wish we could move table together to be able to sit closer together 🤷🏻‍♀️“

“We went last night to celebrate our anniversary and my husband's birthday and it was amazing!
Every morsel of food was delicious and our server Natalia was fabulous.
I also recommend trying the bartenders choice for a cocktail, I did the sweet and fruity option and honestly it was one of the best drinks I've ever had.
10 out 10 on the whole experience, will definitely be returning.“

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

“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.“

“Honestly, I can't remember being disappointed at this Red Robin. We avoid some, but when we are in the area, this one is usually pretty solid as a choice. My kids, wife and I all enjoy the food... even if my kids only eat the tenders or the corn dogs. One day they'll branch out.“

“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.“

“Not a bad little pub. Like that it's 21+ only. Stopped in for a quick bite. Hubby had the Irish roll and enjoyed it. I had blt sliders that were rather big for a slider and the bacon was a bit too crisp (imagine heavily burnt). Atmosphere was good and server was friendly.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’ve got to give a huge shoutout to Ryder at Fat Shack in Bellingham. Every single time I’ve come in, he’s gone above and beyond to make sure I have a great experience. Whether he’s making one of their amazing chocolate shakes, cooking up an awesome burger, or recommending menu items I never would’ve tried on my own, he’s never let me down. It’s rare to find someone who’s consistently friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely seems to care about making customers happy. Because of Ryder, Phat Shack has become one of my favorite places to eat. Great food is one thing, but great customer service is what keeps people coming back. Keep up the awesome work, Ryder—you’ve definitely earned a loyal customer!“

“I just went for a snacks. Good“

“I try to go to BBGs at least once a week for the last several months. I spend on average about $100 for food, a couple of drinks, pool and that includes another person. Drink prices can be on the high side but i find their prices tend to be less dynamic than the Royal for example (around the block). But the bar still banks on the dynamic price scheme several nights throughout the week - with prices increasing for some reason as the night progresses. Jim, Matt, Hailey to name a few awesome staff. NAM too.

If it were my bar, i'd probably upgrade a few of the tables. The place makes money and has minimal staff. Interactions between bartenders/servers therefore is limited, even if sitting down at a table or the bar. The food has been average compared to places like the Horseshoe (where they have several cooks and a larger kitchen). However the place can get kinda rowdy during holidays when college kids come out in groves. Otherwise it's a good time overall and i have had no problems with any folk who hang out there.

Reservations arent needed. Except one or two nights a week might fill up from walk-ins and League/pool tourny players. Tuesdays for tournaments. But the way around that is by playing within the tournament (if time allows, because if you are winning, it could take hours to play through)“

“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“

“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 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“

“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!*“

“Just finished playing nine holes there with my birth mom. Played there in July so I remember the course being nice and green Coming from Florida, I was expecting a lot of brown fairways and dirt from the cold weather and dormant grass. I was wrong!!! The course was in wonderful shape with both the greens and fairways well cut and very lush. Kinda soft and mud on the sides but that’s was from the rain they recently had so that’s OK. I would compare the course to many public courses in FL. We both had a wonderful time and the staff of great. Definitely recommend“

“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! ❤️🫶🎰“

“Very good drink’s & food was delicious and the service was great. I o my wish we could move table together to be able to sit closer together 🤷🏻‍♀️“

“The restaurant has a beautiful view, and the food is tasty, although I think the prices are a bit high. The chairs are uncomfortable, and sometimes the tables feel a little sticky, but they offer a great variety of drinks. As for the fish and chips, the fries were a little too salty and overcooked. Other than that, everything was good.“

“Just had the best omelette ever. I highly recommend!“

“Whether dining in or taking to go, Filling Station is one of my favorite places to get a burger in town. You can definitely tell they use high quality ingredients and I love the variety of specialty burgers/sandwiches they offer. Their fries are also phenomenal; a thick curly potato that go amazing with their ranch. The shakes are great, and their cocktails are fun and are always great pairings with our entrees. They additionally offer a veggie pattie/vegetarian-friendly burger option for vegetarians which is awesome, and the service there is always phenomenal. Definitely a go to spot in my opinion! Menu Faves: - Drinks: Mint Oreo Shake, Chocolate Shake, - Jump Starts (Appetizers): Grill-Cheese strips, Hub Cap fried pickles, Station Fries - Burgers/Sandwiches: El Camino Burger, Thunderbird Burger, Jaguar Burger, Wrangler Burger, Ferrari Chicken Sandwich“

“I used to love Fiamma Burger but then they jumped on Smash Burger train, and made it their whole personality! Its totally fine to have smash burgers as an option and have them available to add, but to make it the only burger you can get...WTH?“

“Classic fast food, space age mid century counter service burger stop. Its great, come here with the boys at work all the time. Service is friendly, they offer The BIG BUN, its not for everyone but if you can handle it Ive never seen other places with that kind of offering. Shakes, malts, fries, onion rings - all the classics.“

“My wife and I love Shari's and stopped by the one in Bellingham because we knew we would find delicious food and great service (as usual)...but the young lady who waited on us, Morgan was EXCEPTIONAL! Made us feel like we were right at home and checked back on us to be sure we had everything we needed. This is an example of an employee that goes the extra step in customer service. We will be back, again, again & again! And thanks Morgan for boxing up our Marionberry Pie to take home. What a treat. Thank You. Stan & Kathy Stevens🥰“

“Bellingham Park bowl , My review is based on lane conditions and they cater more to the public than league play in my opinion , I would definitely give them a five-star for entertainment for the public , I love going there for party events and the entertainment myself, my opinion I think there's more money to be made from Walk ins , parties and events.🎉🎂“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“