It was just ok. A bit underwhelming for what we expected. Service was lacking, although I think our server had many tables to cover. The food was expensive compared to what was received, and we have no problem spending $$$ for a quality meal. The wings had loads of flavor, but all the other dishes we tried were lacking in flavor/spice. My cocktail was the highlight of the meal for us.
Brenda
Wonderful! Inventive menu, every dish delicious & some lovely & unusual wines by the glass & aperitifs & digestives.
PARI
Overpriced, underwhelming food and patchy service. We ordered a wide variety of food on the menu including Gem Salad, Snap Pea Salad, Wings, Fries, Raddiatore Pasta and the short ribs. Wings and fries were good but pricey. The rest of the plates were bland and the short ribs ordered by 3 of us were full of gristle and just ok. If you're charging $56 for short ribs maybe have something else on the plate for an accompaniment. The snap pea salad ($12) was raw cut up snap peas with a rather tasteless and scant sauce. Service was spotty and seemed chaotic. Overall, we were excited to support a local restaurant and we were disappointed.
Justus
Incredible food with a few unique twists, great service and vibe. Lots of options for GF as well.
Bjorn
We eat here every time we are in Bellingham and they never disappoint. The cocktails this time were spectacular! They were inventive, combining herbacious and sweet elements perfectly. The food was excellent as always.
Richard
I highly recommend this restaurant!!!!! The only restaurant in town that has this level of sophistication. The food and beverages are delicious, unique and have complex flavors. We always look forward to trying new items, as they change periodically.
Darlene
The steak was perfectly cooked The cocktails were fantastic. I also enjoyed how they used spice in all their dishes.
Sean
Carnal is always such a delight. The menu changes constantly with new preparations and flavor combinations. I was disappointed that the last order of wood-fired black cod had been snatched just before I placed my order. It was one of the dishes I was looking forward to the most. In its place, we ordered the skirt steak. It was extraordinary and I soon forgot all about the cod.
Doug
The food was exceptional. The number of items on the menu was limited, but what we ordered tasted great. We sat outside at a table that was a little chilly, and had no problem with moving us to another table outside that was warmer. We will definitely go back
Rand
Carnal is truly a foodies dream. Delicious and creative choices served by a friendly and very knowledgeable staff. I can't recommend this place high to enough.
We normally love carnal - our go to for consistent meals crafted with care. Our recent experience on a Saturday night was very haphazard. They must have been understaffed. The restaurant was very full and not enough service people to make drinks, serve, bring our check, remember to go containers, etc. For the price we should not have to be getting up repeatedly to ask for our check, for the check to be corrected, and to go containers, etc. Bummer!
Edward
Carnal works magic in their wood-fired oven. Fish, beef, veggies -- all done to perfection and accompanied by memorable sauces. Cocktails always inventive. First-rate.
Kyle
We always love eating at Carnal. Our favorite upscale dining place in BHam. The cocktails, the service, the food, all of it. The home made bread is always killer!
Ava
Amazing service, beautiful setting, inventive and fresh food with my husband. What more can you ask for?!
Bill
I took my family here for my wife's birthday. It did not disappoint! Seven of us order many different plates. The combinations in each dish was a refreshing change for the palate. Both chicken dishes offered a comfy and very present taste. The pasta dishes left you looking for more! The skirt steak was simply amazing. Drinks were good. Waitress was great and helpful. I have been 4 times now and it has always been amazing. One, little thing. Bring back the broccolini!
It was just ok. A bit underwhelming for what we expected. Service was lacking, although I think our server had many tables to cover. The food was expensive compared to what was received, and we have no problem spending $$$ for a quality meal. The wings had loads of flavor, but all the other dishes we tried were lacking in flavor/spice. My cocktail was the highlight of the meal for us.
Wonderful! Inventive menu, every dish delicious & some lovely & unusual wines by the glass & aperitifs & digestives.
Overpriced, underwhelming food and patchy service. We ordered a wide variety of food on the menu including Gem Salad, Snap Pea Salad, Wings, Fries, Raddiatore Pasta and the short ribs. Wings and fries were good but pricey. The rest of the plates were bland and the short ribs ordered by 3 of us were full of gristle and just ok. If you're charging $56 for short ribs maybe have something else on the plate for an accompaniment. The snap pea salad ($12) was raw cut up snap peas with a rather tasteless and scant sauce. Service was spotty and seemed chaotic. Overall, we were excited to support a local restaurant and we were disappointed.
Incredible food with a few unique twists, great service and vibe. Lots of options for GF as well.
We eat here every time we are in Bellingham and they never disappoint. The cocktails this time were spectacular! They were inventive, combining herbacious and sweet elements perfectly. The food was excellent as always.
I highly recommend this restaurant!!!!! The only restaurant in town that has this level of sophistication. The food and beverages are delicious, unique and have complex flavors. We always look forward to trying new items, as they change periodically.
The steak was perfectly cooked The cocktails were fantastic. I also enjoyed how they used spice in all their dishes.
Carnal is always such a delight. The menu changes constantly with new preparations and flavor combinations. I was disappointed that the last order of wood-fired black cod had been snatched just before I placed my order. It was one of the dishes I was looking forward to the most. In its place, we ordered the skirt steak. It was extraordinary and I soon forgot all about the cod.
The food was exceptional. The number of items on the menu was limited, but what we ordered tasted great. We sat outside at a table that was a little chilly, and had no problem with moving us to another table outside that was warmer. We will definitely go back
Carnal is truly a foodies dream. Delicious and creative choices served by a friendly and very knowledgeable staff. I can't recommend this place high to enough.
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We normally love carnal - our go to for consistent meals crafted with care. Our recent experience on a Saturday night was very haphazard. They must have been understaffed. The restaurant was very full and not enough service people to make drinks, serve, bring our check, remember to go containers, etc. For the price we should not have to be getting up repeatedly to ask for our check, for the check to be corrected, and to go containers, etc. Bummer!
Carnal works magic in their wood-fired oven. Fish, beef, veggies -- all done to perfection and accompanied by memorable sauces. Cocktails always inventive. First-rate.
We always love eating at Carnal. Our favorite upscale dining place in BHam. The cocktails, the service, the food, all of it. The home made bread is always killer!
Amazing service, beautiful setting, inventive and fresh food with my husband. What more can you ask for?!
I took my family here for my wife's birthday. It did not disappoint! Seven of us order many different plates. The combinations in each dish was a refreshing change for the palate. Both chicken dishes offered a comfy and very present taste. The pasta dishes left you looking for more! The skirt steak was simply amazing. Drinks were good. Waitress was great and helpful. I have been 4 times now and it has always been amazing. One, little thing. Bring back the broccolini!
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