El Capitan's

1201 Cornwall Ave #101, Bellingham
(206) 459-2567

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Pepper & Smoke Sausage
German Smoked Sausage
Italian Veggie Dog
Warm Melted Queso
Cholula Hot Sauce
Texas Frito Pie
The Lucy Vegan
Polish Sausage
Jumbo Pretzel
French Fries

Menu

Featured items
Bethany's Jumbo Pirate Paaaaarrty Pretzel
Our famous jumbo pretzel toasted on a panini grill. Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. Make it salty and/or sweet! Salt and cinnamon sugar pretzels come with butter by default. Select olive oil for a vegan alternative.
The Hot Dog
Bellingham's best! A classic 1/4 lb. all-beef frank. Guaranteed to be juicy and delicious.
Bratwurst
The Bavarian classic! A juicy, salty, beer-cooked, all-pork brat.
Nacho Cheese Fries
Our regular french fries with a generous helping of warm, spicy cheddar.
The Pirate of the Chilibbean
You guessed it, it's our CHILI DOG! 1/4 lb. all beef hot dog loaded with a generous helping of chili. Add cheese and/or crumbled bacon!
Chili-Cheese Fries
Our regular fries loaded with chili and warm, spicy cheddar.
Polish Sausage
Most popular! A beef and pork sausage made with a hint of marjoram that gives polish dogs their unique flavor.
Soda (12oz Can)
Assorted flavors.
Bundaberg Juice & Soda.
Ginger beer, guava, root beer. Peach unavailable.
German Smoked Sausage
A pleasantly smoky German style sausage made with beef and pork, with just a hint of spice.
Louisiana Hot Link
Our spiciest dog! A Cajun-style all beef sausage finished with paprika in a natural casing. Try it with cream cheese and bbq!
Texas Frito Pie
Fritos corn chips smothered with shredded cheese, meaty chili, and warm spicy cheddar sauce. Try it, it's delicious!
The Admiral
The CAP'N -plus- pulled pork! This is our most extravagant dog. 1/4 lb. Pepper and smoke sausage with thick-cut bacon, pulled pork, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, gaucho marc's style onions (w/ chimichurri), and a drizzle of BBQ. This one may require a knife and fork!
French Fries
Natural idaho potatoes, air fried and lightly salted.
House Organic Lemonade (16oz).
Chili
A 12 oz. bowl of the same hearty chili found on our chili dog, "the Pirate of the Chilibbean". Aaarrgghh mateys!
The Patriot
1/4 lb. all beef hot dog with thick-cut bacon, warm spicy cheddar sauce, and topped with our secret-recipe grilled onions.
The Pulled Pork Sandwich
Scrumptious, pit-smoked, organically fed, pulled pork, house-made coleslaw, and our special BBQ sauce. Need I say more? Love our BBQ sauce? Order extra!
The X.O.
Our flagship specialty! 1/4 lb. Pepper & Smoke sausage with thick-cut bacon, cream cheese, grilled onions, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
The CANNONBALL
Meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, with a sprinkle of parmesan and oregano, on a premium roll!

Specialty Dogs & Sandwiches
The Admiral
The CAP'N -plus- pulled pork! This is our most extravagant dog. 1/4 lb. Pepper and smoke sausage with thick-cut bacon, pulled pork, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, gaucho marc's style onions (w/ chimichurri), and a drizzle of BBQ. This one may require a knife and fork!
The X.O.
Our flagship specialty! 1/4 lb. Pepper & Smoke sausage with thick-cut bacon, cream cheese, grilled onions, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
The Patriot
1/4 lb. all beef hot dog with thick-cut bacon, warm spicy cheddar sauce, and topped with our secret-recipe grilled onions.
The Lucy Vegan
Either a Spicy Mexican Chipotle or Italian Style vegan dog, topped with a unique blend of grilled onions, chimichurri, and a tiny bit of bbq sauce. Veggie dogs are not GF but can be served on a GF bun. Chef's suggestion: Try it with pepperoncinis!
The CAP'N
The X.O. -plus- shredded cheddar and gaucho style onions! 1/4 lb. Pepper and Smoke sausage with thick-cut bacon, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, gaucho marc's style onions (w/ chimichurri), and a drizzle of BBQ.
The Pulled Pork Sandwich
Scrumptious, pit-smoked, organically fed, pulled pork, house-made coleslaw, and our special BBQ sauce. Need I say more? Love our BBQ sauce? Order extra!
The Pirate of the Chilibbean
You guessed it, it's our CHILI DOG! 1/4 lb. all beef hot dog loaded with a generous helping of chili. Add cheese and/or crumbled bacon!
The CANNONBALL
Meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, with a sprinkle of parmesan and oregano, on a premium roll!
The Jack Attack
A 1/4 lb. polish sausage with chili, bacon, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, gaucho style onions, and a drizzle of BBQ. Comes with jalapenos on the side.
The PIZZA PIRATE
Our latest specialty dog - with Vegan or Omnivore options! A 1/4 lb. italian sausage with marinara, mozzarella, black olives, and pepperoni, garnished with oregano and pizza seasoning.

Appetizers & Sides
Bethany's Jumbo Pirate Paaaaarrty Pretzel
Our famous jumbo pretzel toasted on a panini grill. Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside. Make it salty and/or sweet! Salt and cinnamon sugar pretzels come with butter by default. Select olive oil for a vegan alternative.
French Fries
Natural idaho potatoes, air fried and lightly salted.
Nacho Cheese Fries
Our regular french fries with a generous helping of warm, spicy cheddar.
Texas Frito Pie
Fritos corn chips smothered with shredded cheese, meaty chili, and warm spicy cheddar sauce. Try it, it's delicious!
Chili-Cheese Fries
Our regular fries loaded with chili and warm, spicy cheddar.
House-made Coleslaw
Traditional southern coleslaw with a dill lemon twist.
Chili
A 12 oz. bowl of the same hearty chili found on our chili dog, "the Pirate of the Chilibbean". Aaarrgghh mateys!
Potato Chips

Jumbo 1/4 Lb. Sausages
The Hot Dog
Bellingham's best! A classic 1/4 lb. all-beef frank. Guaranteed to be juicy and delicious.
Bratwurst
The Bavarian classic! A juicy, salty, beer-cooked, all-pork brat.
Polish Sausage
Most popular! A beef and pork sausage made with a hint of marjoram that gives polish dogs their unique flavor.
German Smoked Sausage
A pleasantly smoky German style sausage made with beef and pork, with just a hint of spice.
Louisiana Hot Link
Our spiciest dog! A Cajun-style all beef sausage finished with paprika in a natural casing. Try it with cream cheese and bbq!
Pepper & Smoke Sausage
This slightly spicy beef and pork smoked sausage is packed with flavor in a natural casing.
Italian Sausage
A 1/4 lb. all-pork italian sausage, seasoned with fennel and garlic. Served on our signature bun.

Jumbo 1/4 Lb. Vegan Sausages
Italian Veggie Dog.
A tasty grain-based italian-style vegan sausage made with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. *Not GF.
Mexican Chipotle Veggie Dog.
A spicy, smoky, chipotle flavored grain-based vegan sausage. *Not GF.

Condiments
Sauerkraut (2 oz)
Warm Spicy Cheddar Sauce (2 oz)
Beaver Cream Horseradish (2 oz)
House-made Fry Sauce (2 oz)
Pickled Jalapenos (2 oz)
Pepperoncinis (2 oz)
Freshly Diced Onions (2 oz)
Yellow Mustard Packet
Beaver Jalapeno Mustard (2 oz)
Sweet Relish Packet
Trappey's Red Devil Hot Sauce (2 oz)
House-made Buttermilk Ranch (2 oz)
Mayonnaise Packet
Ketchup Packet
Dijon Mustard Packet
Dill Relish (2 oz)
Sweet Chili Sauce (2 oz)
Our Famous BBQ Sauce (2 oz)
Sriracha Hot Sauce (2 oz)
Cholula Hot Sauce (2 oz)
Large Warm Spicy Cheddar Sauce (5.5 oz)

Drinks
Soda (12oz Can)
Assorted flavors.
Bundaberg Juice & Soda.
Ginger beer, guava, root beer. Peach unavailable.
House Organic Lemonade (16oz).
Pure Leaf Tea.
Kombucha.
Local from Kombucha Town!
Yachak Yerba Mate.
160 mg caffeine per can.
House Arnold Palmer (16oz).
Kern's Nectar.
Tropical Fruit Punch.
100% fruit juice
Bottled Water
Starbucks Doubleshot.
C2O Coconut Water (17.5oz).
Bubly :).
Naturally flavored, unsweetened sparkling water.

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Recent Reviews

I love this place. It's THE local late night stop. Unpretentious and welcoming to all. Perfect place to grab a quick bite and some good beer on tap. Plus they're going to be featuring my girlfriend's newest art installation.
December 2025
🏴‍☠️ Zeya187’s Epic Raid on El Capitan’s 🏴‍☠️

When the moon crests Bellingham Bay and the townsfolk drift to slumber, that’s when the true marauders prowl. And for nigh on 15 years, this hungry pirate’s compass has pointed to one dock only — El Capitan’s.

Last night, me crew and I braved the brine and the bar brawls of Railroad Ave — storming through the mist like specters hungry for plunder. Our bounty? Polish...
July 2025
What an understated gem! Some of the best service I've had in a while. Staff was super friendly and accommodating, and our food was out in minutes. Great comfort food in just the right size portions, and the pulled pork was much higher quality than you'll get most anywhere else. Everything is very fairly priced. The vibes are great. I wish we'd had time to try more of the menu!

Really, I just want to shout out the staff again (the lunch crew on...
July 2025

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El Capitan's

1201 Cornwall Ave #101, Bellingham, WA 98225
(206) 459-2567