This year, my "26 in 26" goal is to visit new-to-me local businesses (or re-visit ones I haven't…read morebeen to in awhile). Judging from the fact my og review of Overflow's Lynden location is almost 10 years old (!), I'd say it's more than time for a refresh. A lot has changed since my 2016 declaration that "beer and Lynden" are not often two words you associate with each other. Lynden now has a few hoppy outposts, including a second Overflow location on the west side. Guess I'll add that one to my list, too! This particular Sunday, we were looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a quiet beer and play a game of cribbage. I was excited to see Overflow was open (back in "the day" most Lynden businesses were closed on Sundays). We grabbed a couple of pints (just $5 ea!) and sat down for our game. The service was friendly, the place was uncrowded, and it was hard not to order a second pint before the long drive home to the Ham. Overflow, congrats on 10 years in Lynden! It's great to see you're still thriving, still serving up some great beer choices, and still supporting clean water initiatives. Cheers!

Overflow taps has 2 locations - Lynden, WA (original), and Bellingham, Wa in the Barkley village…read more Their locations are cute, with ever growing additions. Great beer, cider (lemon basil is delicious!), and now snacks. Great place to meet up with friends for a beer and a board game.

Imagine a quiet night out with the love of your life... You…read morefind a parking space within a few steps of the front door of the best kept secret in Whatcom county. The hostess greats you at the door with smiling eyes and kind words. She welcomes you into a beautiful quiet dining area and introduces you to the owner of the fine dining establishment. As you look at your wife you see her heart is filled with joy in just the few moments it took to walk to your seat. The hostess ask you right away "what would you like to drink this evening?" and takes your drink order with a smile. As she returns with you beverages she gracefully asks if you've had time to decide what you'd like for dinner. When the main course arrives and you've taken your first two bites you realize...the culinary professionals have absolutely captured the tastefulness of the Pacific Northwests cuisine. Your tastebuds dance with joy as wonder burst of flavors erupt on palate. You once again turn your attention to your wife as she explains "This is exactly what I needed." The hostess returns to your table and asks "How is everything tasting tonight." You explain to her that "words cannot explain how wonderful it all is." The hostess light and delightful conversation almost makes it feel like you're her only responsibility for the night, even though the restaurant is bustling with energy and wonderfully light music. In the back you see the owner working diligently to help the staff and make this evening the best it could be for all. Thank you Bourbons. You have really outdone yourselves again. Brian and Marci

First time here and everything we had was delicious. I had a muddled berry drink that was…read morefantastic. The house salad was packed with flavors. Both the steak and prime rib excellent. I ordered my prime rib med rare and I would prob ordered it a little rarer next time but the crust on it was so good. The service was very friendly and we loved the retro decor inside. Def going back and need to also try breakfast sometime.

Newest Addition to West Lynden, and Overflow Taps 3rd location…read more They did such an amazing job with this spot! Very spacious, and bright ! They have a great outdoor patio area. They have food like the other locations : pizza, tots, chicken wings(boneless), and pretzel bites. Dog friendly, kid friendly. If you want other food, the new Graze and Gather is right next door. And of course, the staff is always nice and friendly!

From the owner: With community and charity as our focus, we’re not just your ordinary tap house. We’re teaming up…read morewith you to give a portion of every pint to help build wells in Africa.

Pretty good drinks, amazing nachos, pool, darts, that kiosk where you can que songs. There's…read moreusually only one person working so you need to order food and everything at the bar, but everyone is really friendly

Not your typical Bellingham establishment. That's a compliment!…read more Do people come to Glynn's for food? Highly unlikely. Burger leaves much to be desired with little flavor and poor presentation. Potato wedges don't seem to be seasoned and we're over baked. Nachos are worth your time if you want a snack. The furnishings and carpet show their age. Not appropriate if you're on a date or trying to impress someone. Why 4 stars? The staff and patrons really make Glynn's a special place. People are friendly and social. Within 5 minutes of sitting down, 4 people approached us for service and participation in a Super Bowl activity. This is a contrast to typical service in Bellingham. Starin is an exceptional waitress and bartender. She checks in frequently and gives recommendations. She doesn't appear bothered to be doing the job for which she was hired. If you're Midwestern native like me, you'll feel right at home in Glynn's. I'm looking forward to attending events in the future.

I ordered the Tuin, garden flatbread. It was nothing like was described on the menu. No roasted…read moreyellow tomatoes, no arugula, no pine nuts or balsamic drizzle. Meh Owner\manager sitting at the bar doing bookwork. It was disappointing at best.

Went to The Mill tonight and new owners are amazing . Highly recommend . Drinks and food amazing…read more Food takes a while to come up but you will be stunned how good it is. I will be back again real soon.

The best thing about the beer garden is that it exists. It's a relatively new addition to the…read morehistorically conservative Lynden fair, and definitely fills a void if you're craving a cold one while wandering around all the exhibits. There's also plenty of seating, lots of shade, and it's close to the grandstand so you can listen in on whatever the day's main event is. However...in a beer community like Whatcom County it feels almost like a slap in the face that there isn't a single local brew on tap. And at $7 for a 12-ounce pour the prices are ridiculously high for what you get. It's also far from the closest food stand so if you're hungry grab something before you head over. The final punch in the gut is that they STILL take cash only. Which, seriously, is almost inexplicable. C'mon Outlaws...you can do better than this.

Disappointing, to say the least .... Food - good but not…read moregreat, service - acceptable, ambiance - nonexistent, food prices - quite expensive for a local eatery. And attempting to combine an upscale restaurant with a sports bar was never a good idea in the first place!

We came the night before Thanksgiving since we didn't have the kids with us, I made reservations on…read morethe open table app thinking it would be busy since no one wants to cook that night. We arrived 10 minutes early and the hostess said we wouldn't get acknowledged til the exact time of our reservation but we would be seated..I looked around and there was only 3 other tables..not busy at all it was a weird encounter right out the gate, which made us nervous about the rest of our experience. We sat awkwardly in the quiet a restaurant for the 10 whole minutes. Then our server created us he was bubbly and knowledgeable honestly the 3 stars are more for him doing a great job. The food was OK the burger my husband really liked it was giant, my seabass was a little under cooked, but I was able to get the garlic herb butter on it instaid of the mandarin sauce which I was thankful about. All in all it was OK nothing to rave about and I still think about the hostess awkwardness upon arrival