The best restaurants in Bellingham

55 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Black Sheep Bellingham does tacos the way you want them, from carne asada and Baja fish to mushroom & kale, with house-made chips for…

211 W Holly St

Black Sheep Bellingham does tacos the way you want them, from carne asada and Baja fish to mushroom & kale, with house-made chips for nachos and a cocktail lineup of Palomas, Ranch Waters, and a mezcal-verdita number. Put it on your shortlist this week.

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Sweet Bay Cafe

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Sweet Bay Cafe is your reminder that breakfast can be both comforting and craveable, with classic plates, delicious coffee, and house made…

1327 N State St Ste A

Sweet Bay Cafe is your reminder that breakfast can be both comforting and craveable, with classic plates, delicious coffee, and house made pastries that disappear suspiciously fast. When you need brunch fuel before errands or a mellow catch up, this spot delivers without fuss, just tasty, cozy goodness.

From the Bellingham newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Plantage

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Weekly plant-based meal delivery service offering chef-prepared, organic dishes.

2138 Grant St Ste 101

Weekly plant-based meal delivery service offering chef-prepared, organic dishes.

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Doug's Burgers

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Relaxed establishment dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus fried chicken sandwiches, all in a casual setting.

2527 Meridian St

Relaxed establishment dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus fried chicken sandwiches, all in a casual setting.

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Mellow breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant with indoor & outdoor seats offering bay views.

804 10th St

Mellow breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant with indoor & outdoor seats offering bay views.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

6 Bellis Fair Pkwy

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Laid-back seafood spot serving oysters and other shellfish, along with beer and wine.

2182 Chuckanut Dr (Bow)

Laid-back seafood spot serving oysters and other shellfish, along with beer and wine.

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Chefs prepare Japanese meats & veggies on grill tables at this lively eatery & sushi bar.

115 N Samish Way

Chefs prepare Japanese meats & veggies on grill tables at this lively eatery & sushi bar.

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Fugaku Sushi

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Cozy restaurant for a wide variety of sushi rolls, plus beer, sake, and wine.

1216 Harris Ave

Cozy restaurant for a wide variety of sushi rolls, plus beer, sake, and wine.

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Old Town Cafe

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Hip, cozy bistro offering area-sourced breakfast (served all day) & lunch in rustic-cool digs.

316 W Holly St

Hip, cozy bistro offering area-sourced breakfast (served all day) & lunch in rustic-cool digs.

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Soy House

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Relaxed Vietnamese eatery with a focus on pho, plus a full bar and outdoor seating.

400 W Holly St

Relaxed Vietnamese eatery with a focus on pho, plus a full bar and outdoor seating.

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Mi Mexico

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Informal eatery serving lunch specials, dinner & margaritas amid a colorful hacienda-style decor.

241 Telegraph Rd

Informal eatery serving lunch specials, dinner & margaritas amid a colorful hacienda-style decor.

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Unassuming restaurant (part of the Barkley Village strip mall) serving Korean specialties including bento boxes, as well as sushi rolls and…

2915 Newmarket St Ste 101

Unassuming restaurant (part of the Barkley Village strip mall) serving Korean specialties including bento boxes, as well as sushi rolls and Japanese meals.

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Fiamma Pizza

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Kid-friendly pizzeria with a heated deck & sprawling dining room serving pies & salads.

200 E Chestnut St

Kid-friendly pizzeria with a heated deck & sprawling dining room serving pies & salads.

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Snug bar serving cocktails and Asian-inspired food, plus vegan options.

109 Grand Ave Ste 101

Snug bar serving cocktails and Asian-inspired food, plus vegan options.

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Bar Cicotti

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Coffeehouse serving Italian bites and wines in the Lightcatcher building of the Whatcom Museum.

flora, 202 Grand Ave

Coffeehouse serving Italian bites and wines in the Lightcatcher building of the Whatcom Museum.

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Casual, family-run spot with beer, sake and wine list for bibimbap, bulgogi, fried chicken, wings, noodles and katsu.

1204 Cornwall Ave

Casual, family-run spot with beer, sake and wine list for bibimbap, bulgogi, fried chicken, wings, noodles and katsu.

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Sweet As Waffles

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Casual eatery supplying sweet and savory waffles alongside draft beer, cocktails and coffee.

122 E Magnolia St

Casual eatery supplying sweet and savory waffles alongside draft beer, cocktails and coffee.

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Hearty, homemade breakfast-&-lunch fare, plus beer & wine, served in a charming wood cabin.

4192 Meridian St

Hearty, homemade breakfast-&-lunch fare, plus beer & wine, served in a charming wood cabin.

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Skylarks Cafe

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Classic American meals served in a homey brick building featuring regular live jazz music.

1308 11th St

Classic American meals served in a homey brick building featuring regular live jazz music.

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Simple Vietnamese spot featuring bánh mì sandwiches (including vegetarian fillings) and spring rolls, plus bubble teas, noodles and coffee.

2604 Meridian St

Simple Vietnamese spot featuring bánh mì sandwiches (including vegetarian fillings) and spring rolls, plus bubble teas, noodles and coffee.

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Cozy restaurant inside a golf clubhouse known for fried green tomatoes and other fare with Louisiana influences.

1500 E Axton Rd

Cozy restaurant inside a golf clubhouse known for fried green tomatoes and other fare with Louisiana influences.

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Tacos Tecalitlan

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Casual Mexican restaurant dishing up tacos, burritos, and other classics amid a laid-back setting.

702 N Burlington Blvd (Burlington)

Casual Mexican restaurant dishing up tacos, burritos, and other classics amid a laid-back setting.

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Fiamma Burger

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Smash burgers, chicken sandwiches & sides in a contemporary wood-&-metal space.

1309 Railroad Ave

Smash burgers, chicken sandwiches & sides in a contemporary wood-&-metal space.

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Retro-looking burger joint with a round, tabletop fireplace plus indoor or car-side dining options.

310 N Samish Way

Retro-looking burger joint with a round, tabletop fireplace plus indoor or car-side dining options.

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Cool cidery offering 20 taps, seasonal locavore fare & a spacious deck featuring water views.

205 Prospect St Ste A-105

Cool cidery offering 20 taps, seasonal locavore fare & a spacious deck featuring water views.

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Casual Japanese eatery serving ramen, sushi, and other dishes in a comfortable setting.

4277 Meridian St #C-102

Casual Japanese eatery serving ramen, sushi, and other dishes in a comfortable setting.

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Storia Cucina

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Antipasti, pasta, pizza & other Italian classics served in a chic brick-lined eatery that has a bar.

109 Grand Ave Ste 102

Antipasti, pasta, pizza & other Italian classics served in a chic brick-lined eatery that has a bar.

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Blue Fin Sushi

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Compact, simple shopping-center Japanese eatery with creative sushi rolls, teriyaki & bento boxes.

102 S Samish Way Ste 105

Compact, simple shopping-center Japanese eatery with creative sushi rolls, teriyaki & bento boxes.

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Comfy tavern for breakfast, smoked meats, organic java & comfort food, with craft beer & cocktails.

427 E Fairhaven Ave (Burlington)

Comfy tavern for breakfast, smoked meats, organic java & comfort food, with craft beer & cocktails.

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Casual Mexican eatery specializing in breakfast burritos, and also serving baked goods and other comfort fare.

2612 W Maplewood Ave

Casual Mexican eatery specializing in breakfast burritos, and also serving baked goods and other comfort fare.

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Casual, kid-friendly cantina serving smothered burritos, jumbo margaritas & many salsas.

501 W Holly St

Casual, kid-friendly cantina serving smothered burritos, jumbo margaritas & many salsas.

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Freshly made pizzas, sandwiches & salads are prepared at this relaxed family friendly restaurant.

122 S Spruce St (Burlington)

Freshly made pizzas, sandwiches & salads are prepared at this relaxed family friendly restaurant.

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Zen Sushi & Bar

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Casual, conveyor-belt sushi chain featuring a metal Buddha statue.

3001 Cinema Pl

Casual, conveyor-belt sushi chain featuring a metal Buddha statue.

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Seasonal New American dinners, craft beers & a curated wine list offered in a warm, modern space.

2530 Northshore Rd

Seasonal New American dinners, craft beers & a curated wine list offered in a warm, modern space.

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Casual eatery specializing in seafood platters, steak, goat stew and other dishes (some with European flavors), plus cocktails, beer and…

100 N Commercial St

Casual eatery specializing in seafood platters, steak, goat stew and other dishes (some with European flavors), plus cocktails, beer and wine.

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Accomplice

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Casual restaurant serving burgers, chicken sandwiches and fries.

1232 N State St

Casual restaurant serving burgers, chicken sandwiches and fries.

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Kuru Kuru Sushi

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Rolls and nigiri are highlights at this informal restaurant with sushi on a rotating belt.

11 Bellwether Way

Rolls and nigiri are highlights at this informal restaurant with sushi on a rotating belt.

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Casual eatery serving barbecue, fries, hush puppies and beer, with seating inside and out, as well as a food truck.

The Portal Container Village, 298 W Laurel St

Casual eatery serving barbecue, fries, hush puppies and beer, with seating inside and out, as well as a food truck.

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Estelle

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European-style restaurant for burgers and hanger steak, plus cocktails and French-style dishes.

1147 11th St

European-style restaurant for burgers and hanger steak, plus cocktails and French-style dishes.

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Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.

7 Bellwether Way

Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.

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Horseshoe Cafe

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Easygoing eatery serving up hearty comfort food since 1886, plus a cocktail bar.

113 E Holly St

Easygoing eatery serving up hearty comfort food since 1886, plus a cocktail bar.

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Locally owned eatery providing a variety of sushi & other Japanese favorites in a laid-back setting.

110 S Railroad Ave

Locally owned eatery providing a variety of sushi & other Japanese favorites in a laid-back setting.

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The Black Cat

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Roomy, sophisticated tavern with a classic bistro menu, cocktails & accommodations for large groups.

1200 Harris Ave Ste 310

Roomy, sophisticated tavern with a classic bistro menu, cocktails & accommodations for large groups.

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Brick-walled cafe known for fresh pasta dishes, Sicilian fare, & a bevy of local & imported wines.

1319 N State St

Brick-walled cafe known for fresh pasta dishes, Sicilian fare, & a bevy of local & imported wines.

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Casual establishment serving pizza (including deep-dish options), along with pasta, salads and subs.

852 W State Rte 20 (Sedro-Woolley)

Casual establishment serving pizza (including deep-dish options), along with pasta, salads and subs.

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Warm, brick-lined spot for Roman-style pizza with gourmet toppings, local brews, wine & cocktails.

215 W Holly St Suite 103

Warm, brick-lined spot for Roman-style pizza with gourmet toppings, local brews, wine & cocktails.

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Burritos, tacos and other Mexican staples served in a relaxed environment from a counter.

1055 N State St

Burritos, tacos and other Mexican staples served in a relaxed environment from a counter.

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Casual, clean place serving authentic-tasting Filipino eats such as lumpia, pancit, lechon kawali and adobo.

3236 Northwest Ave

Casual, clean place serving authentic-tasting Filipino eats such as lumpia, pancit, lechon kawali and adobo.

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McKay's Taphouse

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Down-to-earth, wood-framed pizzeria dishing up pies & craft tap beers with bar bites.

1118 E Maple St

Down-to-earth, wood-framed pizzeria dishing up pies & craft tap beers with bar bites.

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Burnt Side Down

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Comfort food spot serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, including a vegan option.

2039 Moore St

Comfort food spot serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, including a vegan option.

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Pizza, pasta & other traditional Italian meals served in a relaxed restaurant that has a wine bar.

21 Bellwether Way Ste 112

Pizza, pasta & other traditional Italian meals served in a relaxed restaurant that has a wine bar.

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BBQ joint featuring Texas-style options such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork.

709 W Orchard Dr

BBQ joint featuring Texas-style options such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork.

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The Daisy Cafe

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Breakfast/lunch cafe serving eggs, pancakes & sandwiches in cozy digs with big windows & warm tones.

114 W Magnolia St

Breakfast/lunch cafe serving eggs, pancakes & sandwiches in cozy digs with big windows & warm tones.

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Nelson's Market

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Old-fashioned breakfast spot also serving other comforting American dishes, plus beer, cider, coffee, wine, sandwiches and burgers.

514 Potter St

Old-fashioned breakfast spot also serving other comforting American dishes, plus beer, cider, coffee, wine, sandwiches and burgers.

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