Restaurants

Out of the five senses TASTE is the best. Right? We all have to eat and what brings people together better then a great meal. If you love great food and great food prepared by exceptionally talented people striving to please us then folks you are in the right town. Restaurants here typically feature local menus prepared by creative chefs, using ingredients grown nearby. Farm to table is a huge trend in Bellingham and with such great agriculture and cultivation the food just taste better.

Breakfast Favorites

Homeskillet

 521 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)671-8502 This tiny eatery with quirky decor serves homestyle American comfort eats for breakfast & lunch.

Little Cheerful Cafe

133 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-8824 Compact American eatery featuring familiar breakfast fare & sandwiches in a relaxed atmosphere.

Diamond Jim’s Grill

2400 Meridian St #1, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)734- 8687 Breakfast & lunch joint dishing out 10-in. pancakes & other homestyle American eats in diner digs.

The Birch Door Cafe

4192 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 306-8598 Hearty, homemade breakfast-&-lunch fare, plus beer & wine, served in a charming wood cabin.

Arlis’s Restaurant

1525 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647 – 1788 Unfussy daytime diner specializing in American breakfast staples like pancakes & omelets.

Camber

221 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 656-5343 Espresso drinks & upmarket cafe fare, including diner selections, served in chill, modern surrounds.

Old Town Cafe

316 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 671-4431 Hip, cozy bistro offering area-sourced breakfast (served all day) & lunch in rustic-cool digs

The Daisy Cafe

114 W Magnolia St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-8996 Breakfast/lunch cafe serving eggs, pancakes & sandwiches in cozy digs with big windows & warm tones.

Mount Bakery Cafe Downtown

308 W Champion St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 715-2195 Charming bistro & bakery offering morning baked goods, coffee & American breakfast & lunch fare.

Horseshoe Cafe

113 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 933-4301 This classic, all-day eatery & bar has been serving up hearty American comfort food since 1886.

Avenue Bread & Deli-Downtown

1313 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)715-3354 ext 1 Bakery/cafe known for sandwiches, baked goods & bread also offering salads, soups & breakfast.

Skylarks Hidden Cafe

1308 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 715-3642 Classic American meals served in a homey brick building featuring regular live jazz music.

Greene’s Corner

2208 James St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)306-8137 They serve breakfast all day.

Keenan’s at the Pier

804 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 392-5510 Mellow breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant with indoor & outdoor seats offering bay views.

Harris Avenue Cafe

1101 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-0802 Compact breakfast/lunch venue serving upmarket diner fare, plus veggie options in comfy surrounds.

Colophon Cafe

1208 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647-0092 Longtime cafe with a patio known for creative soups & other global fare plus ice cream & desserts.

Lunch Favorites

Boomer’s Drive-In

310 N Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)647-2666 Retro-looking burger joint with a round, tabletop fireplace plus indoor or car-side dining options.

Web Locker Restaurant

734 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676- 0512 Seafood restaurant

Leaf & Ladle

1113 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 319-9718 Sandwich shop

Old World Deli

1228 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-2090 Deli

The Filling Station

1138 Finnegan Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 715-1839 Retro-chic hamburger restaurant decorated with old license plates & vintage gas-station signs.

Coconut Kenny’s

 2220 James St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647-9273 Pizza restaurant

Fat Pie Pizza

1015 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 366-8090 Casual Italian spot with a patio offering three styles of pizzas, plus pastas, sandwiches & salads.

Naan & Brew

200 E Maple St #101, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 389-5493 No-frills, family-owned eatery serving a classic Indian menu of curries, tandoori dishes & biryani.

Cafe Akroteri

1219 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676- 5554 Familiar dishes, such as gyros & moussaka, flavor the menu at this straightforward Greek cafe.

Taco Lobo

117 W Magnolia St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 756-0711 Bright Mexican spot offering handmade tortillas, a salsa bar, a kids’ menu & margaritas.

Just Poke

201 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 922-3388 Hawaiian restaurant

La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza

200 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647-0060 Kid-friendly pizzeria with a heated deck & sprawling dining room serving pies, panini & salads.

The Loft Restaurant

1801 Roeder Ave STE 120, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 306-5668 Fresh food created in a scratch kitchen, local breweries on tap, located in the Bellingham marina with large wrap around deck over looking boats.

Best Chopsticks

121 Unity St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647-2381 Basic Chinese joint with a wide selection of familiar eats plus lunch specials & takeaway.

Casa Que Pasa

1415 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 756-8226 Creative burritos, tacos & a vast tequila selection served in a funky atmosphere with local artwork.

Nicki’s Bella Marina

 2615 S Harbor Loop Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 332-2505 Upmarket waterfront option for gourmet burgers, hot dogs, seafood, steaks & other American fare.

El Capitan’s Gourmet Sausages and Pretzels

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

Bagelry

1319 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)676- 5288 Bagel shop

The Sandwich Odyssey

2001 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-6919 Sandwich shop

Dinner Favorites

Brandywine Kitchen

1317 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-1071 Cosmopolitan restaurant serving fresh international dishes with a mezzanine level & pavement tables.

Blue Fin Sushi

102 S Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 752-2583 Compact, simple shopping-center Japanese eatery with creative sushi rolls, teriyaki & bento boxes.

Mambo Italiano Cafe

1303 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-7677 Bright cafe with a patio serving Italian fare & homemade breads amid brick walls & local artwork.

Pho 99

3503 Byron Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 647-8471 Casual restaurant specializing in Vietnamese noodle soup, vermicelli bowls & rice plates.

The Local Public House

1427 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 306-3731 Area brews & elevated pub fare are provided in a laid-back space with a daily happy hour & pool.

Black Sheep Bellingham

 211 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 526-2109 Bright, easygoing bar & eatery for elevated tacos with varied fillings alongside craft cocktails.

Tandoori Bites

505 32nd St STE 104, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 746-8582 Modern Indian restaurant

Pel’meni Restaurant

1211 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 715-8324 Relaxed, narrow neighborhood place with a retro vibe & late hours specializing in Russian dumplings.

Övn Wood Fired Pizza

1148 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 393-4327 Stylish, modern place serving wood-baked pies with inventive toppings, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Kuru Kuru Sushi

11 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 392-8224 Sushi restaurant

Jalapeños Downtown

501 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 671-3099 Casual, kid-friendly cantina serving smothered burritos, jumbo margaritas & many salsas.

KPOP Chicken and Beer

202 E Holly St #101, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 306-8327 Restaurant

Zen Sushi & Bar

3001 Cinema Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 734-7888 Sushi restaurant

Bantam 46

1327 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 788-4507 Restaurant

Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse

115 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 756-0058 Chefs prepare Japanese meats & veggies on grill tables at this lively eatery & sushi bar.

Rock and Rye Oyster House

1145 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 746-6130 Airy, brick-lined locale in a historical building serving New American cuisine, seafood & cocktails.

Carnal

1234 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 306- 3587 Restaurant

Lombardi’s in Bellingham

21 Bellwether Way Ste 112, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 714-8412 Restaurant

Ciao Thyme

207 Unity St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 733-1267 Open kitchen fixing New American fare in a warm space with communal tables, dinner series & classes.

Saltine Bellingham

114 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 392- 8051 Our menu showcases New American comfort food with an international flair. Local Pacific Northwest ingredients can be found throughout the menu as well as the owners’ favorite finds from across the globe

Luna’s Bistro

3004 Cinema Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 306-8676 wonderful variety of original appetizers, home-made soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, satisfying entrees, and more!

B-Town Kitchen And Raw Bar

714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229 (360) 392-6520 Earthy hotel dining room offering local fare with Asian & Mediterranean accents & full bar.

Bayou On Bay

1300 Bay St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 752-2968 Spacious 2-story Cajun restaurant providing hearty dinners, plus brunch, beer & cocktails.

The Black Cat

1200 Harris Ave #310, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)733- 6136 Roomy, sophisticated tavern with a classic bistro menu, cocktails & accommodations for large groups.

Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill

7 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 527-3473 Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving local catches, plus regional wines & beers.

Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse

 1211 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-1011 Large, opulent American mainstay with wood & brass nautical decor specializing in prime rib.

Lighthouse Bar & Grill

1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)392-3200 Casual, waterfront spot at Hotel Bellwether with select seafood & steak meals, plus outdoor seating.

Anthony’s at Squalicum Harbor

25 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)647-5588 Pacific Northwest–based seafood chain serving local catches, plus regional wines & beers.

Soy House

400 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360)393-4857 Vietnamese restaurant

Pizza Time

505 32nd St STE 106, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 650-0555 Basic local pizzeria chain offering specialty pies, plus carry-out & delivery deals.

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