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
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Bellingham does tacos the way you want them, from carne asada and Baja fish to mushroom & kale, with house-made chips for…
Black Sheep Bellingham
RestaurantsSweet Bay Cafe
RestaurantsSweet Bay Cafe is your reminder that breakfast can be both comforting and craveable, with classic plates, delicious coffee, and house made…
Sweet Bay Cafe
RestaurantsPlantage
RestaurantsWeekly plant-based meal delivery service offering chef-prepared, organic dishes.
Plantage
RestaurantsDoug's Burgers
RestaurantsRelaxed establishment dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus fried chicken sandwiches, all in a casual setting.
Doug's Burgers
RestaurantsKeenan's at the Pier
RestaurantsMellow breakfast-to-dinner American restaurant with indoor & outdoor seats offering bay views.
Keenan's at the Pier
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsTaylor Shellfish Farms
RestaurantsLaid-back seafood spot serving oysters and other shellfish, along with beer and wine.
Taylor Shellfish Farms
RestaurantsKyoto Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsChefs prepare Japanese meats & veggies on grill tables at this lively eatery & sushi bar.
Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsFugaku Sushi
RestaurantsCozy restaurant for a wide variety of sushi rolls, plus beer, sake, and wine.
Fugaku Sushi
RestaurantsOld Town Cafe
RestaurantsHip, cozy bistro offering area-sourced breakfast (served all day) & lunch in rustic-cool digs.
Old Town Cafe
RestaurantsSoy House
RestaurantsRelaxed Vietnamese eatery with a focus on pho, plus a full bar and outdoor seating.
Soy House
RestaurantsMi Mexico
RestaurantsInformal eatery serving lunch specials, dinner & margaritas amid a colorful hacienda-style decor.
Mi Mexico
RestaurantsLittle Tokyo Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming restaurant (part of the Barkley Village strip mall) serving Korean specialties including bento boxes, as well as sushi rolls and…
Little Tokyo Restaurant
RestaurantsFiamma Pizza
RestaurantsKid-friendly pizzeria with a heated deck & sprawling dining room serving pies & salads.
Fiamma Pizza
RestaurantsRedlight Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsSnug bar serving cocktails and Asian-inspired food, plus vegan options.
Redlight Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsBar Cicotti
RestaurantsCoffeehouse serving Italian bites and wines in the Lightcatcher building of the Whatcom Museum.
Bar Cicotti
RestaurantsYunGaNe Korean Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-run spot with beer, sake and wine list for bibimbap, bulgogi, fried chicken, wings, noodles and katsu.
YunGaNe Korean Restaurant
RestaurantsSweet As Waffles
RestaurantsCasual eatery supplying sweet and savory waffles alongside draft beer, cocktails and coffee.
Sweet As Waffles
RestaurantsThe Birch Door Cafe
RestaurantsHearty, homemade breakfast-&-lunch fare, plus beer & wine, served in a charming wood cabin.
The Birch Door Cafe
RestaurantsSkylarks Cafe
RestaurantsClassic American meals served in a homey brick building featuring regular live jazz music.
Skylarks Cafe
RestaurantsBanh Mi & Bubble Tea
RestaurantsSimple Vietnamese spot featuring bánh mì sandwiches (including vegetarian fillings) and spring rolls, plus bubble teas, noodles and coffee.
Banh Mi & Bubble Tea
RestaurantsThe Bistro at Shuksan
RestaurantsCozy restaurant inside a golf clubhouse known for fried green tomatoes and other fare with Louisiana influences.
The Bistro at Shuksan
RestaurantsTacos Tecalitlan
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant dishing up tacos, burritos, and other classics amid a laid-back setting.
Tacos Tecalitlan
RestaurantsFiamma Burger
RestaurantsSmash burgers, chicken sandwiches & sides in a contemporary wood-&-metal space.
Fiamma Burger
RestaurantsBoomer's Drive-In
RestaurantsRetro-looking burger joint with a round, tabletop fireplace plus indoor or car-side dining options.
Boomer's Drive-In
RestaurantsBellingham Cider Company Restaurant
RestaurantsCool cidery offering 20 taps, seasonal locavore fare & a spacious deck featuring water views.
Bellingham Cider Company Restaurant
RestaurantsHokkai Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving ramen, sushi, and other dishes in a comfortable setting.
Hokkai Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsStoria Cucina
RestaurantsAntipasti, pasta, pizza & other Italian classics served in a chic brick-lined eatery that has a bar.
Storia Cucina
RestaurantsBlue Fin Sushi
RestaurantsCompact, simple shopping-center Japanese eatery with creative sushi rolls, teriyaki & bento boxes.
Blue Fin Sushi
RestaurantsTrain Wreck Bar & Grill
RestaurantsComfy tavern for breakfast, smoked meats, organic java & comfort food, with craft beer & cocktails.
Train Wreck Bar & Grill
RestaurantsNetos Market & Bakery
RestaurantsCasual Mexican eatery specializing in breakfast burritos, and also serving baked goods and other comfort fare.
Netos Market & Bakery
RestaurantsJalapeños Downtown
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly cantina serving smothered burritos, jumbo margaritas & many salsas.
Jalapeños Downtown
RestaurantsRailroad Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsFreshly made pizzas, sandwiches & salads are prepared at this relaxed family friendly restaurant.
Railroad Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsZen Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsCasual, conveyor-belt sushi chain featuring a metal Buddha statue.
Zen Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsThe Fork At Agate Bay
RestaurantsSeasonal New American dinners, craft beers & a curated wine list offered in a warm, modern space.
The Fork At Agate Bay
RestaurantsThe Admiralty Lounge
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in seafood platters, steak, goat stew and other dishes (some with European flavors), plus cocktails, beer and…
The Admiralty Lounge
RestaurantsAccomplice
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving burgers, chicken sandwiches and fries.
Accomplice
RestaurantsKuru Kuru Sushi
RestaurantsRolls and nigiri are highlights at this informal restaurant with sushi on a rotating belt.
Kuru Kuru Sushi
RestaurantsDanielle's Back East BBQ
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving barbecue, fries, hush puppies and beer, with seating inside and out, as well as a food truck.
Danielle's Back East BBQ
RestaurantsEstelle
RestaurantsEuropean-style restaurant for burgers and hanger steak, plus cocktails and French-style dishes.
Estelle
RestaurantsAnthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
RestaurantsDown-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Bellingham
RestaurantsHorseshoe Cafe
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery serving up hearty comfort food since 1886, plus a cocktail bar.
Horseshoe Cafe
RestaurantsJūn's Sushi and Bento
RestaurantsLocally owned eatery providing a variety of sushi & other Japanese favorites in a laid-back setting.
Jūn's Sushi and Bento
RestaurantsThe Black Cat
RestaurantsRoomy, sophisticated tavern with a classic bistro menu, cocktails & accommodations for large groups.
The Black Cat
RestaurantsD'Anna's Cafe Italiano
RestaurantsBrick-walled cafe known for fresh pasta dishes, Sicilian fare, & a bevy of local & imported wines.
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
RestaurantsCascade Pizza Sedro-Woolley
RestaurantsCasual establishment serving pizza (including deep-dish options), along with pasta, salads and subs.
Cascade Pizza Sedro-Woolley
RestaurantsGoat Mountain Pizza Co.
RestaurantsWarm, brick-lined spot for Roman-style pizza with gourmet toppings, local brews, wine & cocktails.
Goat Mountain Pizza Co.
RestaurantsBordertown Mexican Grill
RestaurantsBurritos, tacos and other Mexican staples served in a relaxed environment from a counter.
Bordertown Mexican Grill
RestaurantsThat's What I Like! Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsCasual, clean place serving authentic-tasting Filipino eats such as lumpia, pancit, lechon kawali and adobo.
That's What I Like! Restaurant & Lounge
RestaurantsMcKay's Taphouse
RestaurantsDown-to-earth, wood-framed pizzeria dishing up pies & craft tap beers with bar bites.
McKay's Taphouse
RestaurantsBurnt Side Down
RestaurantsComfort food spot serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, including a vegan option.
Burnt Side Down
RestaurantsLombardi's in Bellingham
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & other traditional Italian meals served in a relaxed restaurant that has a wine bar.
Lombardi's in Bellingham
RestaurantsBig Stick Barbecue
RestaurantsBBQ joint featuring Texas-style options such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork.
Big Stick Barbecue
RestaurantsThe Daisy Cafe
RestaurantsBreakfast/lunch cafe serving eggs, pancakes & sandwiches in cozy digs with big windows & warm tones.
The Daisy Cafe
RestaurantsNelson's Market
RestaurantsOld-fashioned breakfast spot also serving other comforting American dishes, plus beer, cider, coffee, wine, sandwiches and burgers.
Nelson's Market
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