50 Best American Restaurants near Ferndale

“Great food and friendly staff. Definitely will go back.“

“The staff are kind, attentive and do an amazing job: Yes, the food is great!“

“Visiting this Casino for the first time and tried this spot for dinner on our first night. No wait for a table even though it was quite busy. Our waiter, Sam, was very polite and attentive.

We started with bowls of clam chowder and the salmon chowder which were hearty and savory. I had the Aloha burger which was big and refreshing, though towards the last bites the bun was starting to get soggy from the juices.

One star removed for the heat! It was warm this night and the A/C didn't kick in until the tail end of our visit. However we thoroughly enjoyed our meals and service.“

“Steak was delicious .. waitress was friendly“

“You ever get the deep craving need for a burger and every single one is overpriced to 20 freaking dollars?! Well scratch that itch with the epitome of a good American burger for 6.79 and a couple bucks for fries on the side. Holy shit is this good value for fast local food. I'm stopping here even when I don't really want a burger cuz it's just too good and cheap. The highest of 5 stars“

“A excellent experience! Service was regular, and attentive. Food was made to order. Specific dietary needs were met without issue. Hope to return for their many wonderful dinner deals!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Washington. From the atmosphere to the food, everything is perfect“

“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.“

“My wife and I had a fabulous experience last Friday. We've been to many restaurants in our 30+ years of world travel and Carnal is with the best of them. Our server Renee and all the staff were pitch perfect.“

“My favorite place for fishnics with the kids and weekend eats! I can order out and take it to the beach or meet with friends and family for great food and island atmosphere. The short ferry ride there and back is a plus!“

“Dutch treat is by far the best place to eat in town. Most far price. The people are decent and friendly people. We eat there at least 3 times a week. For the last about 10 years.“

“Amazing vegetarian/vegan friendly options! The “vegetarian plate” is incredible (There must be magic in the sauce she uses) with all my favorite fresh veggies to choose from!
Not hungry for a big meal? Do yourself a favor and pick up some brown sugar sesame balls and spring rolls! Very reasonably priced and always hot out the fryer. My favorite comfort food!
I always get fabulous service with a smile from the lady who works there. It brightens my day. She works tirelessly and is there often, so I presume this is a small business/vendor and NOT a chain or cooperation.
The value for your $$$ is great and you got tons of food! Go check it out!

Vegetarian options: Lots of room for meal customization! Can be made vegan too! Also tons of gluten free options“

“what deal is in for February 15th 2025?“

“I was expecting lame diner food, as we were only here cause it's the oldest restaurant.
But the food was great. Even the tots have effort in them with some herbs and something else in there. I got the chicken fried chicken with a side biscuit and it was banging. Flavorful moist chicken breast with a crispy crust.
Queso is passable, but I grew up in Texas so I am pretty biased.“

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

“Good portion sizes, great service, and a great atmosphere make this place a good experience. I had the biscuits and gravy 2 hard eggs, bacon and a pancake. The biscuits were soft and fresh, the country gravy was good but the sausage in it was basically bland and tasteless it was so mild. The eggs cooked to perfection and the pancake was large and filling. My favorite part was the maple syrup... it was rich and buttery rather than overly sweet like so many maple syrups can be. The server was smiling and energetic though busy. She was attentive and prompt. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful in an open floor plan with a bar in the center. I recommend this place. I want to go back and try the lunch menu next.“

“Saw the Applebee's hamburger commercial and decided to stop in. The burger was cooked to my specifications, a little pink and lived up to the commercial. It came with fries and a beverage. I would have given it another point but wasn't overly impressed with those new style buns. What happened to sesame buns?

I was very impressed with the service personnel. They were very busy and the host John worked hard to seat people right away. He then took time to bus tables in between. The manager Quigley(?) was checking on people and serving food as well.

My waitress whose name I believe was Alex was excellent. Hope I got her name right. She was pleasant, great, timely service and never stopped moving or smiling.

I added the apple dessert with ice cream and it was delicious.

I think their commercial paid off for $9.99. I will try and get back there for the chicken burger. It was said to be excellent. Bon Appetit.“

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

“Always good for a preflight cocktail“

“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“

“I have celiac and the gluten free options were phenomenal. I had the Korean chicken burger and the mac and cheese. Both were amazing, I haven’t had a breaded chicken burger since diagnosis years ago and that’s one of the things I desperately miss. There’s also not a crazy up charge for a gluten free bun, I think it was $1 to switch the bun. They also marked on the order that I was celiac so the cooks knew. I’m super symptomatic and didn’t get sick. Unfortunately I don’t live around here or I would be a regular there, but will definitely be going back next time I’m in town!“

“GREAT FOOD and GREAT SERVERS👍“

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

“Amazing!! i am a breakfast superfan, and my chicken fried steak was awesome. seasoning was just right, not greasy or dry, and had a goid chew. The coffee was lovely, and the staff was attentive but not annoying. I'll be back!“

“My husband and I love going to Nicki's Bella Marina for dinner. I had the Fish and Shrimp combo. It had 6 pieces of shrimp and 2 huge pieces of batter-fried fish. One of the pieces of fish had to have been almost 10 inches long, it barely fit on the plate, and the taste was amazing!
My husband had one of the burgers and it was so big he couldn't even finish the fries that came with it.
The service was quick and the wait staff was very friendly and chatty. Overall a great experience.“

“Had ordered online but when we went to pick up we ended up waiting 40min after pickup time cause they were swamped with in house orders. They gave us a free beer while we waited, which was very much appreciated. I'd suggest not ordering online when it's late out.“

“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.“

“Stopped by for dinner after the FIG's Free Friday with 'wooden trains'. Had the flight of ciders and especially liked the Cranberry as well as the Raspberry & Rhubab. The 'Dry' cider is a great palate cleanser to appreciate the subtle flavors of the rest. The pork chop was moist and paired well with the cabbage and spaetzle - and the cider, of course. My wife liked the IPA and the clam chowder. The kohlrabi salad was okay - a bit too much rocket and a bit spare on kohlrabi. The vegan burger is actually an 'impossible burger' - which isn't the same thing and doesn't appeal (it was out anyway.) Looking forward to returning to try the Angus burger next time.“

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

“I usually eat at the Fairway Café at least twice a week. The food is great, portions are VERY generous, and service is top notch. My highest recommendation.“

“They are wonderfully talented and all around nice guys! Everyone had a blast listening to them play in Belize!“

“Great Service. Food was excellent.“

“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“

“Friday burger and Fries $6 , best fries in the county!“

“I just went for a snacks. Good“

“Great burger and fries! We came in 15 min before close because we didn’t know they closed at 7 but they still served us and let us dine in.. we appreciated that!
The blonde girl working at the counter was sooo sweet and friendly. Will definitely be back“

“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.“

“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.“

“An absolutely fabulous gem for dining in Bellingham. As a retired chef, it is a pleasure to experience folks who know how to cook. I can't tell you how rare it is these days. Tip of the toque to all involved including server, bartender and cooks. You get what you pay for.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I heard that the Elk burger was the best burger in Bellingham so I was eager to give it a try. Turns out it just might be. It was super thick and cooked consistently all the way through. Nice and lean but also super tender. The crispy bacon was a perfect addition. One surprise was that the side of beef chili I had with it was amazing, very flavorful, and made it difficult for me to decide which I liked best.“

“I had friends down from Canada, we decided to do dinner and a show. Dinner was fantastic at the Bellingham B&G. Two of us ordered the Scallops Bruschetta and it was perfectly cooked for both our plates. Our companion ordered the Melbourne Chicken? It was coked to perfection as well. It was a little wait for the food but our server was also the bartender, and was very kind and accommodating. We had just the right amount of food and he kept our refreshments coming till we got our food. I highly recommend this place for a meal that should have cost way more than it did! Fantastic !It's a sports type bar, so it was a bit boisterous , but that's to be expected on a Wednesday night in Bellingham. I'll definitely be back !“

“My daughter and I were down visiting and stopped in for a late dinner. Dan was our server and he was the kindest and most attentive. Best service we have had at a restaurant in a very long time. Our food was top notch as well!
Thank you for making our experience memorable.“

“My favorite meal in Lynden! Mushroom Burger & Salad I also love the atmosphere & ambiance! The staff are the friendliest! Highly recommended“

“I always stop here when travelling; the food and the staff are lovely; they always put me in a good mood.“

“Burgers are delicious and good service.“

“So good! Our group had everything from fish tacos to burgers to a chicken wrap with Thai peanut sauce. So yummy!“

“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.“

“If you enjoy delicious food 9 restaurant delivers perfection! You will not be disappointed with the exceptional service, quality and brilliance served here! I highly recommend this restaurant!! I would like to send 9 restaurant my gratitude and appreciation, for hiring incredible chefs! Outstanding!!!“