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“

“Great burger and fries. Outdoor seating on a busy street corner.

Restrooms out of order at the time we went.

Grants makes my mouth happy with their amazing bacon burger and crispy (not too salty) shoestring fries.

Nice friendly staff made our food quite quickly despite it being a busy hour.

Good dad jokes on the wall to add some laughs and shnortles during your wait time.“

“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!“

“The best food and server and prices in all of Whatcom County! ❤️❤️❤️“

“I had the fat maverick and oh my it was very delicious“

“I think this is the best food option at the mall with a nice selection of fresh ingredients that you can customize as you like and the friendliest service.

Vegetarian options: You can choose your own veggies from a nice variety, with protein from tofu, peanuts or eggs. Or there's a veggie option.

Kid-friendliness: Kids can choose just what they want.“

“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!“

“It's nice service and good options! Went again the other night, and I tried the fish and chips off the happy hour menu. Happy hour is every day there with a different food option for happy hour.

Vegetarian options: On the chicken Alfredo you can switch it for veggies and many other options.

Dietary restrictions: I saw gluten-free noodle option, I don't know about bread options, didn't pay attention enough.

Parking: Many parking stops to choose from, it's a big parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu and my kid had the mini burger and fries.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's a flat surface in and out.“

“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.“

“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“

“First time in Applebee's in years. I went in today for their annual Veterans Day meal. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the bacon cheeseburger I had was cooked with some pink, which I had requested, on a great bun.

Thanks Applebee's for honoring our Veterans and active duty service members. I'll be visiting again soon.“

“Out house hunting and stopped by with the family hungry. The special of the day, roast beef French dip was delicious! Our server, Susie, was so friendly and made our experience at Nelson's the highlight of our day. Gave 5 stars all around for Nelson's.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Always good for a preflight cocktail“

“I dropped by Bellingham cider company with my sister's family and my family. We arrived around 5:30 on a Tuesday, and I think there was some kind of dance recital or something so there was zero parking. (Unless you have a permit or something, you can't park in front of the entrance?) So we had to park on the street.
We sat outside, and it was a lovely day to enjoy some cider And some food. We ordered cider flights, pork belly, truffle fries, kids burgers, kids pizza, the halibut, and a salad. The pork belly was great. It was shared among four adults, and it was a good bite for each of us. The Halibut was Cooked very well. My toddler enjoyed a bite of it and so did my sister. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. The pizza was great - not too salty and was cheesy enough - and the burgers were demolished by my niece and nephew. (I forgot to take pictures of all the food whoops) Just a side note. Coming from Canada, the exchange rate hasn't been nice to us. The $20 usd burger was definitely more than $20 Canadian. It was good, don't get me wrong, but the food was on the Pricey side for Canadians. I don't blame the Bellingham cider Company for the meh feeling at the end. Just the exchange rate's fault. Anyway. This wasn't our first time at the brewery. It's got Solid food and great drinks. It's a lovely place to come on a lovely weather day.

Kid-friendliness: Had high chairs“

“Great Service. Food was excellent.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“I just went for a snacks. Good“

“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.“

“My family visited the Lynden Grants yesterday and were delighted at the quality of everything we ordered. I usually make my own burgers because they just don't make them like they used to. Grants has shown me that I can still get what I want. The deluxe cheeseburger was perfect! The bun was obviously fresh and soft and the sauce they use was perfection. The fries ranked as some of the finest. Everything was hot and the milkshake was made with real ice cream too! We will make Grants a place on our list to eat out in the future.“

“Great meal there today! We had the Irish Nachos with fries and pulled pork - delish. Son had spicy Chicken sand. - could have been spicier. Sis had crab cakes and I had mixed green salad w/ salmon - fresh fruit/veggies in a lovely vinaigrette. Great meal with cocktails plus we had amazing service. Highly recommend!!“

“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 !“

“The staff was very accommodating I wanted a fish sandwich which they didn't actually have on the menu but they were able to make one anyway. However it actually wasn't super good and they didn't put lettuce on it, I was super hungry so I wasn't too upset. I usually like to sit next to my partner but they gave us a two seat that made us sit across and I felt a little cramped. I would highly recommend the bottomless cream soda desert pear flavor.

Parking: There was lots of parking but it was shared with the mall it was a bit confusing.“

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

“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.“

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

“Burgers are delicious and good service.“

“My mom is a SOLID Miller Lite drinker. She requested this beercation. Boundary Bay was her sixth brewery around town & she declared her beer the best she's had. We've ate @ several breweries as well. She also found the Banh Mi. her favorite meal. THANKS to Brian, Madison & Brronty for the great service! Especially Madison helping w the parking meter. Cheers!!“

“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!!!“

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