“It is a very welcoming and comfy, fun place to be. I found myself laughing with folks I didn't even know while friends and I never felt crowded by anyone (and could hear each other!). The food was awesome, (small nibbles plus full meals available) with great service. And I've had a couple incredibly tasty cocktails. Highly recommend!“
“Went here for a quick dinner with a friend before going to the Theatre Guild for a play. We sat at the bar because there were only two of us and when busy parties of two don’t get tables. The bar was fine, we got great service. We had hot noodles and wontons and they were both delicious. Great place for an awesome meal, great vibes.Vegetarian options: My friend is a vegetarian and we were able to pick from several dishes.“
“Hildi did an excellent job on my brows! She is a true artist and perfectionist, taking the time to create a natural, personalized shape for my face, and then adjusting as needed during my follow up. She is also a kind and easy person to talk with during the whole experience! Highly recommend. It's been a few months since my follow up, and happy to report that brows still look great!“
“One of my favorite places to go in downtown Bellingham. A great space inside and out with frequent music and events. I attended the Arts & Ales Holiday Market and enjoyed a pint as well as a cup of mulled wine while I shopped the market. Also fueled up with one of their famous bowls, the Banh Mi bowl.“
“Nice place to grab a craft cocktail and relax. I am usually there during the week and it's pretty low key and classy. I usually end up there for a manhattan anytime I am in the area. Bartender is always very attentive and willing to chat.“
“Great food and drinks! The pork belly taco was mouth watering! Loved the queso too! Great prices, service and good cocktails! Outdoor space is lovely (and dog friendly) during the nicer days, but stocked with heaters if chilly.Parking: All street parking as its in the heart of downtown.“
“This is my favorite bar in Bellingham! The servers like Mikayla and the owner Jessie always make me feel so comfortable and welcome while figuring out what to drink. They have a wonderful selection of beers and ciders as well as non-alcoholic drink options. We've been coming here weekly for almost a year now and love it! Don't miss their oyster pop-ups with Drayton Harbor - they're soooooo tasty!! And definitely check out their other special events like their Silent Book Club - such a fun event for introverts!“
“The interior is nice, many tables and seating at the bar. Some TVs with sports but never a raucous sports crowd. Amazing beer selection on tap including Russian River as well as a few mixed drinks on tap and bottles to make drinks (seldom happens). I have had all of the tacos and most of the sandwiches. They are all nicely put together with good ingredients, and the pricing is the norm of expensive for these days in a place such as Bellingham. Staff are an eclectic crowd and generally very friendly, welcoming and interesting if there is a minute to chat.“
“Love this place - it’s really everything I’m looking for in a bar! Chill, great music, friendly faces/conversation, and delightful food. Really can’t go wrong here! Also, BEST freakin’ popcorn I’ve ever had. Seriously. Not sure how they’ve done it, but I’ll be going out of my way just to stop in for the popcorn! ?♀️“
“Frankly I have never been here and thought it wasn’t too loud.But I think that is because I have extra large ears and they are very effective at detecting noises. I once heard a horse neigh in the middle of the night in downtown Bellingham. I know for a fact the nearest horse stables are over two miles away. Amazing.“
“Service can take a minute because the bartenders are so busy but overall a great experience if you're there to play some video games. Drinks are really cool too and buying a drink gets you access to the console games free of additional charge.Kid-friendliness: Kids are only allowed until 7pm, just to keep in mind.“
“I was so pleasantly surprised.We came in based on a hotel voucher (Heliotrope). The service and food exceeded expectations. I requested no carbs. My salmon came on a delicious bed of sautéed bok choy, fennel, and shiitake. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The waitress was exceptionally attentive and warm.I highly recommend.“
“It’s meh. The chairs are super uncomfortable, it was dim, it’s hot and the food wait was really long. When the food arrived half of our plates were cold and the marinara sauce is extremely acidic. The salad was really heavy on the vinegar and the cheese bread seemed to have been sitting out for a long time. I’m in no hurry to get back.“
“We’ve taken our pup twice now and are so impressed with them. Great service, amazing outdoor area for the dogs to play and people to relax and just such a neat concept. I only wished we lived closer but we’ll definitely keep coming back! Highly recommend taking a look inside, the pet store area is great with so many healthy options for your pets. Give them a follow in social media they have all sorts of awesome events too.“
“The Black Cat was amazing. The restaurant not only accommodated our large group easily and without frustration, but food and service was excellent as well. Our waitress, Viktoriya was wonderful, considering it was a busy time. Today restaurants are getting so picky and unaccommodating, but Black Cat still holds the attitude of service.“
“My wife and I brought our kids in for dinner and we absolutely loved it! The staff were welcoming and kind, our food was fantastic and the service was quick. Our server went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable, even bringing out some naan right away because our toddler was hangry. We will definitely be back next time we’re in town.Kid-friendliness: Staff made sure our kids had a good time, went out of their way to make sure they had a few bites before our food came out and our even gave our server an unsolicited hug.“
“I was looking for something close to my hotel and this was very close. Turned out to be a really good place. The bartender was friendly and helpful. My sandwich was delicious and large. Enough taps they had a beer I liked. Great service. The only downside is not a lot of parking.Parking: Not many spots. I went behind and down two buildings to a closed cafe and parked.“
“Putt putt was fun and they had great pizzas and cocktails. The staff was very friendly and our pizza came quickly. Thanks for having the vegan cheese options for those of us that can't eat dairy!Dietary restrictions: Vegan cheese availableKid-friendliness: Kids are generally welcome but turns to adult only later in the evening.“
“The people here are amazing. I would 100% go back, just because the staff are awesome.The food is really good. Hats off to the nachos, the mole and the potato burrito. It's a limited menu, but plenty for my taste.The atmosphere can't help but but be compared with the previous occupant. It's so much cleaner, the tables are no longer sticky and there is now enough light to see the menu.I'd happily take my mom here and feel confident she'd be as happy as I have been.“
“This place is fantastic. Excellent drinks in a cozy, welcoming bar. Small seating capacity - a couple cocktail tables, 5 bar seats, and a couch area with a coffee table. There is a step into here so (edited when they clarified!) for alternate wheelchair accessible entry just check in with the staff!<3“
“I have spent a lot of time in Cajun land and have struggled to find real Cajun food in Washington. This is the place. The gumbo was fantastic with rice, chicken, sausage, shrimp, peppers, onions, okra and spices, etc. The preparation was the best I've had. They corn bread was just that - real corn bread. The menu was what any good cajun wants.“
“This is a great little bar with wooden booths and nice dim lighting. I came on a Friday at dinner time for the burgers and it was crowded, but I managed to snag a booth as another party left. Their burgers are best described as greasy smash burgers on the small side. If you have an average American appetite, get two for dinner. They taste pretty good. The fries were sadly soggy though. Order at the bar and they call your name when it's done. The kitchen cranked mine out pretty fast.“
“What a great place to meet friends for yummy pizza on a focaccia crust that was crunchy and delicious. I stuck with water, but my friends had drinks that they enjoyed. Along with our pizza hubby and I shared a a goat mountain green salad with carrots, quinoa, candied walnuts and seasonal fruit. It was fresh and delicious. It was a great place with an upscale feel and good food!“
“Dark, old-school speakeasy ambiance, equally traditional old school drinks, local taps and some creative surprises (ask about the frozè) await you at Southside, the slightly more fun/less spartan big brother to Jack's (in downtown B-ham). Unusual snacks and sharables round out their simple menu, including a selection of tinned fishes with crackers, spicy nuts, pickle plates, and warm Brie with apples and bread. Fun and yummy, but this is not a restaurant; it's a cocktail bar, so not really a dinner option for most tastes.They get extra points for having the now-rare and much maligned cocktail onion, and even a savory cocktail (The Businessman's Lunch) that features it as a garnish. I love a good Gibson, too, and these savory cocktails with the pickled onion pair well with the fish snacks on their menu. Nicely done!Prices are high, but the excellent, exacting cocktails and upbeat, attentive service makes it a worthy splurge for a little celebration. Recommended!“
“We visited during Western’s Family Weekend and we thought we’d be waiting for a while but they are so efficient that there was barely any wait when we arrived. I had the black bean hash and it was delicious! My husband had the chicken and biscuits and he loved it too. The service was great too.“
“How do you even give a place like this a bad rating? It's exactly what you'd expect it to be. Some regulars, people visiting Bellingham, industry people and it's very "hit or miss." Regardless, it's serves its purpose. My bartender was Keeva! Keeva is amazing in her own way and I dig it!“
“Beyond friendly staff who have always been a pleasure to deal with. Nice Tao beer selection and the nachos are kind of my go to!More than anything though, Its not trying to be anything it's not if that makes sense. I feel totally comfortable showing up after work, dirty as hell and nobody even bats an “
“Great bar, beer super cold and served in cold glasses. Food was bar/pub style and everything that should be hot was hot and cold food was cold. Appreciate the salad being served in chilled bowl. The shrimp cocktail for 2.75 was a great deal and cold , crisp and delicious. Stop in if you're driving by! Looking forward to stopping in again, next time we cross the border. Staff provided excellent service and we're super friendly! Nice to find a bar that serves food and gets everything right! Well done!“
“I came for the pinball but was enticed by the menu and my empty tummy to partake in the food and beer.Prices were reasonable, selection of beers was good along with a sampling of liquor. I got the beef gyro with loaded tots for a starter. My meal and beer were magnificent and I will come prepared to eat and drink next time.Also another establishment next door was playing live music which sounded good.“
“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!*“
“The service and people are great and the atmosphere is very nice. The food is fine, Not amazing. But everything seems very fresh.Vegetarian options: Not a ton of options but they are clearly marked and staff is very helpful about making options vegan or other accommodations that are needed.“
“Massive improvement over the old owner—old owner was a delusional bully and a weird conspiracy theorist. I like being able to enjoy a beer here without being lectured about how I’ll get cancer from a vaccine or hear why Putin was justified to invade Ukraine.(Good riddance little bully—I don’t miss you ?. Btw, TV backlights burn out if you keep them on for 40 hours a week for 5 years! It’s the same as a lightbulb, silly.)“
“Came in from Canada the food is really good taste is not the normal pub food but home cooked food the bartender/ server Hana was mazing and I thought it was super cool thebowner was actually working I would come again ? recommend if you are out this way. The shuffle board table is “
“The people there are always a party. The servers there are always great, as well as the food, especially if you like deep fried. The atmosphere is actually terrific! All glass back wall looking at the bay, it's fantastic! My only complaint is about the pool table, which is unwarranted because the table is open, it's always free. It needs new felt and should have the top end slid over away from the TWO columns in the way. Otherwise, great plastic tipped datt boards, I think four of them, TVs, and a jukebox turned up enough to actually enjoy. A dollar a song though?“
“The food was straight up, AMAZING! I ordered the Thunderbird and it was quite literally the best burger. The price is on the expensive side but it's most definitely worth it. Service was also great, took a little while to get seated but that depends on what day you go there. Atmosphere is very interesting, love the license plates on the ceiling! Anyway, if you're looking to spend a big buck on food, this is the spot for it.Parking: Most likely you can parallel park on the road, but there is a gravel parking lot near the restaurant.“
“Pretty good. Love the 5-7 daily happy hour ($5 drinks). Sometimes I feel terrible after I drink both the gamma ray and Cassiopeia but that's definitely my fault for ordering the two most sugary drinks (they taste so good) but they have lots of other less sugary options and the space theme of the bar is so cool. I love the blue room with the stars and black lights. I've never had a bad experience with the service and the bartenders are always nice.“
“Had the best time here! The craft cocktail list is curated with unique drinks crafted by the bartenders. The whiskey selection is outstanding and if that isn't your thing there were plenty of other liquors and even frozé and frozen daiquiris. We went in specifically to try the Doc Swinson's bourbon and loved it so much we went out and bought a bottle that night. The service from the bartenders was fantastic (thanks Chaiya and Dennis!) and sadly we're just passing through the area but if we lived in Bellingham this would be our go-to bar.“
“Good bar fare, great service and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the marina view. The Baja Tacos and burgers were good, but the Ahi Taco was in need of more sauce of some kind. The garlic fries were tasty, if a little greasy. It was nice to see a "Mocktails" section on the drink menu; recommend the Prickly Pear (sweetness was nicely cut by the tartness of sour mix). Enjoyed the atmosphere and the meal and would go again, especially on a nice day.“
“Update Summer 2023:We've been by several times in the late afternoon and found that they've not been open as scheduled. Might want to call first if you plan to go before 6pm.Can't believe I have waited so long to try Bellingham's best (only) tiki bar. It always seemed just a bit intimidating, with its blacked-out windows, skull lights and titular nod to The Shining.Inside, it's a different story entirely. Very kitch tiki theme, but muted lighting makes it more tasteful than garish.There are some decent food options including three sandwich options that can be veganized and a couple of vegan apps The guacamole is very creamy with a good mouth feel, though it could be more flavorful (tapatio available on request).But you're not there for the food; you're there for the drinks. And the drinks do not disappoint. So many lovely imported rums.. Lovely specials, but the tiki drinks are over the top incredible. The Coconaut is a personal favorite (though no longer do they light it as pictured). Non-alcoholic options are really good too and they of non-alcoholic beers.The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the vibe is inviting and laid back. Even when crowded, Red Rum is a mellow place to be.“
“We were in Bellingham for a long weekend. First time in years. Tooling around the area, shopping, junking, and Geocaching. Along around 2, we finally decided to get some lunch. I searched the gps, and picked this place. The food was very good, and so was the jalapeno/cucumber 'rita! The restaurant was clean, and clearly popular. For a mid-afternoon workday, it was pretty full. Would certainly recommend!“
“Food was goodBar server was fantasticShe (name started with J) (I called her Courtney?) was simply fantasticVery good at this job, took great care of us and had a few laughsBreakfast was also pretty good, Tuesday breakfast server was fantastic, Wednesday breakfast server was there...but other 2 gals made up for her lack of service with exceptional serviceCourtney aka (don't remember) had a guy helping her on TuesdayHe was also good serverRooms were perfectBeds amazingClean as a whistleCheck in on Monday night was perfect Tony lil gal with dark hair...she busted us thru the check process very quickly and gave us a complete run down of hotel and servicesLike she knew we were going on 15 hrs of work...Check out was also a positive experienceFunnySpent a week at a Sheraton in WaikikiThis place in Bellingham had better food, way better service from staff and hands down 100% nice rooms and bedsThank you all so much“
“So many great things to say! First, FOOD! Is there any way to give 20 stars??? Seriously! Had chicken fried chicken and the sausage gravy was amazing beyond belief! Most places this gravy is mediocre at best, here is amazing. Only one other restaurant I've been to is remotely close, a mom and pop place in Tacoma 12 years ago. Rest of plate was good, gravy made it a star! The wait staff is really pleasant and great to deal with, very happy with the whole experience. A bit of a downer is the homeless population, not restaurants fault yet it worth noting, talk for another day. Once inside feels like transported to a different time period. Back in the day there was a brothel upstairs, not anymore of course. Place is steeped in history and nostalgia. There's a bar on one half with a pool table at one end and old style paintings in a few places. I don't want to spoil it here, there is a story behind some of the wall paintings, just ask and they'll likely share. An extremely nice place to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Can order anything from menu no matter time of day, and it all looked great! This is among one of my favorite restaurants right now, I just hope the city can clean things up... Fantastic work and many thanks to the crew here!“
“Great place for old style breakfast food, served all day with a counter and a cocktail lounge for fun evenings. It's been a classic Bellingham location since 1886! The food, especially the chicken, waffles, gravy, pretzels, and pesto breakfast sandwiches, are amazing! They have friendly and attentive service. Great spot!Parking: There's plenty of spots on the street.“
“This is one of the best Indian Restursunts I've found so far. Happen to stumble upon it on a walk with my partner, and I'm glad we sat down to eat. The food was amazing (had the coconut chicken curry), and the original naan was sooo buttery and delicious. I only wish the servings of the entrees were a bit bigger, but It was the highlight of my day. All in all, i am happy to find another place to eat. The man and the waitress were very nice, and I loved their personalities. Great place!“
“After my daughter's intimate wedding, she and her new husband selected ScottyBrowns for a special dinner with their mothers. The staff was incredibly attentive, showing kindness and patience in accommodating one of the moms who had memory and mobility challenges.“
“I absolutely love this sandwich shop! The sandwiches here are incredibly delicious, and the garlic bread option is definitely a win. The flavors are fantastic, and the quality of ingredients is top-notch. I highly recommend trying it out if you’re in the area!Vegetarian options: Mushroom sandwich is amazing!“