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.