The meal and service were fine. But when it came time to pay, neither the waitstaff nor front desk crew could make my hotel issued gift card work. After 30 minutes, I just paid with a credit card. And it took a subsequent trip back to the venue the next day to resolve the issue. No one seemed to know why the gift card didn't work. So, I just demanded and received a refund.
Bill
Absolutely elegant lunch, lovely location/view, wonderful service and chefs who understood food allergies and the danger of cross-contamination with allergens. I'm really impressed with the lovely hotel and restaurant. Astonished that such elegance is right there in Bellingham...no need to drive all the way to Seattle!
Michelle
When we checked in the hostess said our table wasn't ready. Then a table of 4 came in. She looked at me said your table is ready but I'm going to seat these people first. I was extremely offended. I've been in the service industry and know this is not how it goes.
Zoya
Food order was incorrect and they said they would bring desert on the house since we were celebrating a birthday but never did.
Paul
Fantastic service , Alicia was great. Team made adjustments for us to hear the music - thank you!!!
Maureen
We've gone to Christmas dinner at the Lighthouse the last three years in a row. We were disappointed by the quality of food this year. The mashed potatoes were stiff from sitting out too long. The Caesar salad was bits at the bottom of the bowl. The roasted root vegetables had good flavor, but were cold. The turkey, gravy, and prime rib tasted good. The dessert buffet was lacking in its usual variety, however the available options tasted great. The service and the ambience were really good. We will look for another option next year.
Patti
My Christmas experience was amazing. The food was perfect from the salad options to the main dishes and desserts.
denise
Not the Christmas we were hoping for. The coffee was translucent. The food was unseasoned. The portions were minimal. And the Bloody Marys lacked any real flavor. The servers were thoughtful but I didn't get the eggs I ordered. Honestly, I've had a better breakfast at Denny's for a lot cheaper.
Mark
We were very happy with the Christmas Eve dinner we had at the Lighthouse. Service was very good. My husband had the seafood pasta meal and he liked it alot. My miso salmon was underwhelming unfortunately. Very little taste. Our Ceasar salads were very tasty. We ordered cocktails, I had a Holiday pomegranate cocktail (suggested by the bartender) that was kind of sour. Didn't expect that. My husband had a winter warmer drink that he liked. Best part was dessert, I had the peppermint cheesecake YUMMY and my husband had the apple crisp which really wasn't a real apple crisp so disappointing for him. The Montecristo coffees were the best we've ever had. The numerous christmas trees in the lobby were a treat. We voted on our favorite and donated 10 dollars to Skookum Kids, a worthy cause. All in all, a very nice Christmas Eve dinner, which we don't usually do. A pianist started playing as we were leaving, so I will check that out for next year. I would have like that while eating. Although the piped in christmas music was very nice.
Cecie
This restaurant was chosen because the reviews were pretty good and we went for a celebratory dinner. To say that we were underwhelmed and disappointed would be an understatement. The drinks that we ordered took about 20 minutes to arrive and came after our appetizers arrived. We were offered free drinks as a consolation, which was a nice gesture. After this was cleared up, our entrees finally arrived, which was mediocre. The food was under seasoned, with only one of the four entrees being hot. The others were room temperature. We found all of this odd, as there was one other party of four in the dining room. The drinks, food and service tempered what was supposed to be a fun and festive event. The fact that $300 was also spent for this experience, also stings quite a bit.
Our dinner was fantastic. We went out for my wife's birthday and really enjoyed the ombience. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with our meal choices.
Sabrina
Always a very pleasant meal here. Great for conversations with friends 👍 Amazing views 👍 Very good service 👍 Beautifully presented food & reasonably priced 👍 Definitely will be going back 👍👍
Michael
Lighthouse Bar & Grill is a great restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking Bellingham Bay
Elaine Cress
A perfect dinner for 2, a cozy nook, live music. Maureen was a gracious server. Great service, delicious food, and romantic atmosphere.
Kari Boston
Food was good and the company was priceless. Service (our waitress) not so good. Bummer.
The meal and service were fine. But when it came time to pay, neither the waitstaff nor front desk crew could make my hotel issued gift card work. After 30 minutes, I just paid with a credit card. And it took a subsequent trip back to the venue the next day to resolve the issue. No one seemed to know why the gift card didn't work. So, I just demanded and received a refund.
Absolutely elegant lunch, lovely location/view, wonderful service and chefs who understood food allergies and the danger of cross-contamination with allergens. I'm really impressed with the lovely hotel and restaurant. Astonished that such elegance is right there in Bellingham...no need to drive all the way to Seattle!
When we checked in the hostess said our table wasn't ready. Then a table of 4 came in. She looked at me said your table is ready but I'm going to seat these people first. I was extremely offended. I've been in the service industry and know this is not how it goes.
Food order was incorrect and they said they would bring desert on the house since we were celebrating a birthday but never did.
Fantastic service , Alicia was great. Team made adjustments for us to hear the music - thank you!!!
We've gone to Christmas dinner at the Lighthouse the last three years in a row. We were disappointed by the quality of food this year. The mashed potatoes were stiff from sitting out too long. The Caesar salad was bits at the bottom of the bowl. The roasted root vegetables had good flavor, but were cold. The turkey, gravy, and prime rib tasted good. The dessert buffet was lacking in its usual variety, however the available options tasted great. The service and the ambience were really good. We will look for another option next year.
My Christmas experience was amazing. The food was perfect from the salad options to the main dishes and desserts.
Not the Christmas we were hoping for. The coffee was translucent. The food was unseasoned. The portions were minimal. And the Bloody Marys lacked any real flavor. The servers were thoughtful but I didn't get the eggs I ordered. Honestly, I've had a better breakfast at Denny's for a lot cheaper.
We were very happy with the Christmas Eve dinner we had at the Lighthouse. Service was very good. My husband had the seafood pasta meal and he liked it alot. My miso salmon was underwhelming unfortunately. Very little taste. Our Ceasar salads were very tasty. We ordered cocktails, I had a Holiday pomegranate cocktail (suggested by the bartender) that was kind of sour. Didn't expect that. My husband had a winter warmer drink that he liked. Best part was dessert, I had the peppermint cheesecake YUMMY and my husband had the apple crisp which really wasn't a real apple crisp so disappointing for him. The Montecristo coffees were the best we've ever had. The numerous christmas trees in the lobby were a treat. We voted on our favorite and donated 10 dollars to Skookum Kids, a worthy cause. All in all, a very nice Christmas Eve dinner, which we don't usually do. A pianist started playing as we were leaving, so I will check that out for next year. I would have like that while eating. Although the piped in christmas music was very nice.
This restaurant was chosen because the reviews were pretty good and we went for a celebratory dinner. To say that we were underwhelmed and disappointed would be an understatement. The drinks that we ordered took about 20 minutes to arrive and came after our appetizers arrived. We were offered free drinks as a consolation, which was a nice gesture. After this was cleared up, our entrees finally arrived, which was mediocre. The food was under seasoned, with only one of the four entrees being hot. The others were room temperature. We found all of this odd, as there was one other party of four in the dining room. The drinks, food and service tempered what was supposed to be a fun and festive event. The fact that $300 was also spent for this experience, also stings quite a bit.
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Our dinner was fantastic. We went out for my wife's birthday and really enjoyed the ombience. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with our meal choices.
Always a very pleasant meal here. Great for conversations with friends 👍 Amazing views 👍 Very good service 👍 Beautifully presented food & reasonably priced 👍 Definitely will be going back 👍👍
Lighthouse Bar & Grill is a great restaurant with a beautiful view overlooking Bellingham Bay
A perfect dinner for 2, a cozy nook, live music. Maureen was a gracious server. Great service, delicious food, and romantic atmosphere.
Food was good and the company was priceless. Service (our waitress) not so good. Bummer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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