We stopped in for a mid-afternoon "linner" and were warmly greeted at the front desk by one of the servers, who gave us a choice of windows with chairs or booths away from the windows. We choose windows. We split a bowl of clam chowder. It was a bit thicker than we like, but there were plenty of clams and the seasoning was on point. She ordered fish and chips and I order battered shrimp tacos. Both were perfectly cooked and the batter was exceptionally light and crispy. Neither of us could finish our plates and felt super guilty about leaving the rest behind. Next time, we think we'll pay the full price but ask for half-orders so as not to waste food. As to price, some other reviewers complained about that. We realize that most restaurant have to charge more due to the huge spike in grocery and fuel costs over the past couple of years. What is important is that if you choose to spend your dollars here, you won't be disappointed. read more

Horrible Fries!!! Sysco Food frozen fries are ruining every restaurant - this one is not different unfortunately. Service was nice, beach ambiance was nice! Food overall good then DOWNGRADED by frozen generic disgusting fries with every meal!!! POSTING FOR OWNERS & BUYER BEWARE read more

CJ's Beach House - FF @ what they taste like - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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Went back after 2 years There is no hope for this place Staff are as miserable as they were years ago I here the owner is too Waitress and got snarky with us when I didn't want any salt on the burger and fries So I got a few fries Burger was nothing special all for $ 18.00 Not ever going back until someone new comes in Just like the sign in there parking lots says "Cjs parking all will be towed" Lol read more

CJ's Beach House - The $ 2.00 extra dressing - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

We were in Birch Bay for the day and my brother recommended we try CJ's. This was a really convenient location by the water with a lot of parking. Our party of 10 was able to get a table right away and our waitress was great- super attentive and handled our large party without issue. I opted for the grilled mahi mahi tacos and they were delicious. Super fresh and flavorful. Others in my party weee raving about the fish and chips. This is a great spot for drinks as well. They have a cocktail menu with several options. Definitely a fun spot with great views of the water. They have both indoor and outdoor dining options. read more

CJ's Beach House - Grilled mahi mahi fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Stop by here for lunch on my way back from Vancouver. This seems like a very laid-back, summer beach town and even though it's February, I caught the vibe. Restaurant sits right across the street from the water, so it's got a great view. I had the fish and chips and it was very good. The side of coleslaw was non-traditional, but homemade and fresh. Service was excellent. read more

CJ's Beach House - The view - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

My wife's 94-year-old grandma loves CJ's Beach House. In what looks like an actual old beach house near the water, CJ's Beach House is a vibe. There's plenty of seating inside, including private rooms and a bar, but if the weather is nice, sit on the outdoor patio. Service was excellent! Our server stayed on top of our orders and food despite a good flow of patrons. The food was better than we expected! The prawns and cocktail sauce was good and the B.P. Burger was big and delicious! Even the French fries were great. My wife enjoyed her mussels and our eight-year-old daughter loved the mac and cheese. The only thing that wasn't great was the margarita. It sounded good topped off with merlot, but it wasn't mixed well. It was too tequila heavy. read more

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Great service and delicious fish and chips. I see some negative comments on the staff but may be it depends on who you interacted with

Came back a 2nd time! Unfortunately we did nit take pics of everything. Service was great and the prices are decent. read more

CJ's Beach House - Prawn tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Great location, great staff and great food! The fish and chips were fantastic! The view was fantastic! Nice way to relax after a walk in the beach! read more

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Great service and good food. Went on Thanksgiving and it was fun. My wife enjoyed her salmon and pasta and I had the lobster and shrimp Mac n cheese. Impressive. The place reminds me of a restaurant we used to visit on the Oregon coast as a child. A little worn, but comfortable and warm. read more

CJ's Beach House - View from our table - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

This is always a go-to for our family when vacationing at Birch Bay! The deck was full when we came for lunch, but we were seated immediately at an inside table for 7 people. Our server was delightful and very attentive. I opted for a small Caesar salad, oyster shooter and French onion soup. LOVED the soup - not overly salted and just the right amount of gooey cheese, onions and bread. I would pass on the shooter next time, though, as it was just too big for the glass and added cocktail sauce. The others loved the fish and chips, and my husband said the Waygu beef burger was the best he's ever had. One daughter is vegetarian and, sadly, she had very few options to choose from. Prices are reasonable, parking was easy, and the old-school vibe was great! read more

The ambiance is wonderful but today 2 women brought in their toddlers that were screaming and yelling very loudly. I was about to get up to tell those women that this is not McDonalds. How are those children going to learn how to behave in a restaurant. The service was fair. He had too many tables. The good news is that the food was excellent. read more

New owners here so give them a try. It's the same menu with a few new items. Place is on the waterside so it has a great views.

We came on a Sunday evening for early dinner. The bar next door was packed so we were a little nervous when we noticed it was sparsely filled at CJs. However, overall we had a good experience. The service was decent and the servers were friendly. They offered good suggestions and were patient when checking in. The food itself was decent. Though the fish and chips were EXCELLENT. They have been called the best fish and chips around so our expectations were high, but they lived up to them. The fish was seasoned and fried beautifully and the chips were crispy and very tasty. We also ordered the ribs which were soft and had bbq sauce, but probably about average. Their creme brulee dessert though was bomb. The ambiance is casual and an older style restaurant with a dated look. They have booths and also seating with armchairs by the window. Good for a family dinner or casual date. The price was reasonable at about 20-30 per person with steaks being more. Overall, GOOOOOD fish and chips, average environment, but good for casual and family friendly eats. If we lived closer we would eat here again. read more

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This place is really good!! Their grilled salmon and pesto pasta was delicious. The servers were very kind and positive, along with the environment. We sat outside and it was perfect. Bathrooms are very nice aswell. read more

CJ's Beach House - Grilled salmon with pesto pasta - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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CJ's has gotten expensive! $23.00 for a London broil beef dip. Fancy name for a French dip. I will say the caramelized onions make it better than the average French dip. But that doesn't make it worth $23.00. Then they only give you a 1/2 cup of Au jus. When I asked for a second au jus I was charged a $1.00 for another 1/2 cup. When I questioned the waiter about why they only give you a 1/2 cup, I was told that that is their normal portion. I guess so they can charge you a dollar for another 1/2 cup. Really? Is au jus that expensive that you have to charge for more? As if the French dip isn't expensive enough. Probably my last time at CJ'S. read more

The menu is perfect for having fun with friends and family. On a sunny day I recommend sitting on the deck looking out at the water. The view is amazing. read more

CJ's Beach House - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Excellent seafood and service with a waterfront view. Dropped in here for lunch while camping nearby. The wife had chowder and I had fried shirmp, both of which were excellent. read more

Our service was the highlight of the meal! Everything else was average. I couldn't think of a reason to come back to eat. read more

CJ's Beach House - Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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I had high hopes but was disappointed. Clam chowder was good but not great; roll that came with it was just OK; I would've really enjoyed a nice, chewy, flavorful sourdough roll. Nice thing was that both the soup was hot and the roll was warm. The Caesar salad was tasty, with lots of Parmesan cheese. Our server was nice, took our order and served us, but other people cleared our plates from the table, and one young man bid us a friendly good evening. Kudos to him. The worst part of it was the endless Dean Martin type music. Really?? In a "beach cafe"? Pandora type music from the early- to mid-60's? It went on and on... even as we were leaving. We got the feeling that this restaurant is a wanna-be upscale place, but it's not. Just because all the servers dress in black doesn't make it upscale. Water served in Pepsi plastic cups is not upscale. There is so much potential to this restaurant, but it falls way short, I'm sad to say. read more

Going to CJ's Beach House is like taking a walk down nostalgia lane. It used to be a favorite spot of my grandpa's (aka Grumps) and so bringing family from California and my grandpa's close neighbor friend was a great experience. Not to mention the lobster mac-n-cheese and crab cakes filled the belly just right. read more

CJ's Beach House - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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Amazing! Phenomenal fish tacos. Generous serving, attentive service, all of us were pleased. Will 100% come back!! Beautiful location for a long walk after our lunch. Highly recommend. read more

Horrible experience. Called and worker told me the place was seating outdoor. (We had our dog so that's why) Arrived and worker was very rude. Told us they don't do outdoor seating? Why would you make us drive 20 minutes for nothing. Worker told us if they have a problem, find somewhere else to yap. Appeared to be a young adult male or teen. Brown hair. Was laughing at us while we walked out. Never coming back. Been here before. Food is average, but not worth the service. Won't be coming back ever. read more

Excellent food and great atmosphere. We went in a group and ordered the calamari, clam, burger, fish and chips, and salad. All were delicious. Waitress checked in frequently too. All around great place! read more

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We stopped by here after a beach walk and were promptly greeted by Megan. She was very friendly and ended up as our server too. The food was good, service was great, but the place could use a few upgrades (leather on chairs was really heavily cracked and the cloth on chair arm and backs was nappy and in need of replacement). read more

Well this was a first. The first issue was being told I could not have cheese on the side of my burger instead of on because "they don't allow any modifications, it's either cheese on or off". Then we were told if we wanted to share a meal it would be an extra $3.50. I would not recommend this place as they are trying to charge like a 5 star but have the service quality of a 1 star. read more

Fish and chips. Really good fish and chips. REALLY REALLY GOOD fish and chips. I've done the Europe thing, fish and chips in Dublin and London, and these are on par with the best. Perfectly fried batter, perfectly cooked and moist fish, with fries so crispy loud they caused a Tsunami across the street on the beach. The fish was crispy enough to be picked up and eaten, first bite to last. They provide malt vinegar because of course they do, and it's delicious with the fish. And fries. Heck it was pretty good when I got some on my finger. Service was well practiced with Chris's excellent fishing skills, to a really quick kitchen with perfect food. I had an envious bite of the mrs.'s spicy prawn taco and I fell in love all over again. Chipotle sauced fried prawns, made into fresh and hot tacos. Super comfortable chairs and a beautiful view of the water. read more

CJ's Beach House - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

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C J 's has definitely upped their game. Ate there a couple of times recently and I must say it was very good. The view is the best pod sad able in Bay read more

Old school looking restaurant, padded booths, comfy chairs, all a little worn, but the smell is fresh and fine, and the view of the bay is amazing! The food, we have to talk about their delicious fried seafood. I had the Drunken Prawn tacos and fries. Seriously, come here and have that! The prawns were fried perfectly crispy, the slaw and pico was fresh, and the chipotle aioli is yum. The fries, were fried so well, I was full and still munching on the fries. They are spiced and crispy! Chris the server we had, shout out to him, he was funny and fun to speak with, seriously great service. read more

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Absolutely excellent- amazing service, amazing food- Had the Prime rib special- 5 stars ! Our group also the fish n chips , Ahi fish tacos - 5 stars Our server Steinun was extremely friendly, very knowledgeable Highly recommend! read more

I wanted to say good things about this restaurant, but left disappointed. The waiter was nice, however, the food was just okay. We have some allergies, and we're told we couldn't make any substitutions, or take anything off( seasoning,etc). I had the salmon, but it comes with Pesto, and I asked to have no pesto, and was told "no". Besides them not being accommodating, it's a beautiful view, but the benches inside could be updated. My son had the steak burger, and seemed to like it, and another gentleman had the lobster Mac and cheese and said it was good. While I know it's a smaller business, I would recommend accommodating the needs of the people. I would have been fine paying extra, to not have pesto on my noodles. I will not be back. read more

I know it says they are vegetarian friendly ... but that really means they have a green salad. Oh, and the vegetarian burger from the box. They are friendly though. read more

This place has it all! Near the water at Birch Bay, great view, casual dining with outdoor deck, great service, and THE FOOD!!!!! Everything is fresh (best Caesar salad with prawns) the calamari is to die for, salmon cooked to perfection, and the rest of the menu is great too. prices are reasonable for the quality. CJ"s is right up there with Semiahmoo's Packers. Diane read more

First time at the restaurant and it was less than impressive. First, I ordered a glass of wine that came out in a brandy snifter glass. Then, a group with a dog came in. We are getting use to the dogs but when it jumped up on the booth cushion and ate off the table, we knew we were in the wrong establishment. read more

Great atmosphere in the bar arra. Carla and David go above and beyond, which keeps us going back. Great burgers and seafood options.

I've heard people rave about this place so thought I'd try it out with my family. Very nice location! It's right across the street from the beach so great view if you get a table outside. We waited about 20 minutes on a Saturday afternoon to be seated on the patio. Well worth it. Inside was pretty empty so we could've been seated right away if we had chose to sit inside. Our server was very customer service friendly. I always appreciate good service! She offered drinks right away and bring them out promptly. As far as the food, it was OK. Personally it wasn't as great as people would rave about it. Nothing super special or outstanding to other restaurants. We may be back but not anytime soon. read more

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I have been here on several occasions so its about time I yelp about this place. Located in Blaine its a bit of a drive from Bellingham but well worth the trip. Service have been consistent good. Pro tip-- eat out on their patio deck if you can. Great view of the beach and often you can hear the live music from next door Black Cat Brewery if you are there during the weekend. Food is pricey but you are getting good food and you're paying for the location and view. Dessert is a must if you have room after all the food you eat. Recommended the following to try there: clams, fish tacos, fries, fish and chips, bloody marys, creme brulee, and their apple crumbles. read more

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Paloma w/salt on the rim? Nope. More like smeared on the side. Steak burger was dry, bun was soggy, smallest & toughest pickle slices I've ever encountered. Add a wisp of tomato and soggy lettuce to finish it off. Not sure how the bun and lettuce could be so soggy with such a dry burger. Fries were crispy, but bland. Recommend for the view, but keep your expectations low for food and beverage. read more

CJ's Beach House - Paloma, but they missed the rim - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

What a great restaurant. The food was great and the service amazing. The restaurant was pretty busy with a mid week lunch crowd. read more

CJ's Beach House - Mix of tables and booths all with water views. - Seafood Near Me - Blaine, Washington

Met a few friends for lunch here today. (We initially planned to meet at the Bay Breeze restaurant across the street, but despite its posted hours of operation on its website, it was didn't open until 12 noon. Luckily, CJ's was open at 11:30am). The place was empty when we arrived but was starting to fill up some when we were dining. I gotta say, I loved the they have a humongous parking lot. Even better was the view. Nothing beats a water view. Even despite the pouring rain, it was beautiful. My friends live nearby and eat here a lot, and they say the outdoor patio in the summer is awesome. I can believe it. But even from inside, it was lovely, being right by the water. The interior is very large and has a casual lodge-y vibe. There are cute round tables for two with plush upholstered chairs lining the wall with all the windows facing the bay, and warm wooden booths with benches on the interior. Our server was Todd and he was fantastic! The menu had SO many choices, and all looked good (and my friends attested that everything WAS good), so I told Todd to surprise me with either the Caesar salad with shrimp skewers or the clam chowder. He brought me the chowder. And boy, it was good! I haven't had clam chowder in many years. This isn't the gourmet foodie fusion type of soup you'd get in fancier restaurants, no sir. This is the old-fashioned hearty comfort food you know from your youth. Thick and chock full of clams and potatoes. Very hearty. I ate half and was full. It came with warm crostini bread slices and I couldn't have any of them. This was the real deal. My friends had the "famous" fish and chips. This is the most popular item on their menu and they've had it many times before. The portions are GINORMOUS. My friends admitted, they should have ordered one meal and shared it. They say it's consistently delicious and perfectly cooked, and even the accompanying French fries are crispy and the cole slaw, delicious. Both had to get boxes to take half of their meals home. If I weren't driving a lot today, I definitely would have had one of their cocktails. Their drink selection looked fantastic. We all commented how we'd love to have one of their hot toddy-like cocktails today on such a rainy, dreary day. But alas, that will have to wait until another visit, when we all three weren't driving so much. The prices are on the higher side for such a casual place, but again, the food is great, the service is terrific, the view is lovely, and the meal portions are huge. IMO it's worth it. read more