Starla's Tavern is incredible! I loved Blotto on Capitol Hill in Seattle and was so sad when they…read moreclosed. But I was so happy when I saw that Starla's Tavern was opening in Bellingham! The menu is much the same, and executed flawlessly. We had the Pepperoni & peppers pizza, with pepperoni that cups perfectly and just the right amount of Mama Lil's to make it interesting but not too spicy. The potato leek pizza was delectable, and the Blotto burnt potatoes with Labneh and chili-vin has my mouth watering just writing about it. Paired with an exceptionally funky Orange wine, this will be my go-to whenever I'm in Bellingham. Be mindful the place gets busy! Staff is kind and efficient. You'll love this place!

Cozy, casual wine bar but that dinner mean lack luster or boring. A strong wine line up is…read moreavailable for selecting from the board inside with help from their knowledgeable staff, if needed. Wine pours, or bottles, are served up alongside changing plates of bites that are great for snacking or sharing. This is the perfect spot to sit and share wine, food, and a good time with your friends or family and maybe relive some of Blotto's good ol' times. Like what you drank? They offer a well curated selection of bottles for retail, mostly from Europe. This neighborhood bar hits the spot.

If you love wine and food, this is THE place in town…read more My girlfriend and I had a date night out. We came here mostly for a charcuterie plate, but it turned out to be least impressive. However, we were both very pleased with the small plates that we shared: "asparagus" and "potatoes" with caviar. SMALL PLATES The asparagus looked like a salad but was a bit warm to our surprise. I enjoyed the different flavors put together, including some bitterness. My absolute favorite is the potatoes. We ordered it with caviar, which only cost $8 extra! CHARCUTERIE We ordered the imported charcuterie board for 2. It was presented nicely, but there was nothing to brag about other than that. The amount of food was right for 2, but it's because there's lot of bread but there's little cheese and cured meat. The quality of the cheese and the meat was just ok. COST We were shocked how inexpensive it was. We ordered 2 small plates, a charcuterie board for 2 people, a bottle of Spanish wine, a slice of olive oil cake, and 2 coffees. It all added up to only about $100. It's shocking as it includes a bottle of wine. The coffee was pour over, and they made one cup at a time, but it was only $3! CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM The small plates were excellent, but the charcuterie plate needs more work. There should be more cheese and meat both in terms of the quantity but also the variation (and less bread). CONCLUSION I will definitely come back here again for wine and a couple of small plates. ************************************************************ If you found my review helpful, please smash the "useful" button! Don't forget to share my review with your loved ones and those who you care about. If you liked my review, follow me on Yelp or send me a friending request. Also, don't hesitate to PM me if you want my opinion on the business. Stay safe and healthy and keep Yelping!

My first time here and it was such a cute little place to have wine. I order the vegan chucuterie…read moreplate with a nice glass of white wine. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend checking this place out l!

I think it was the best Caprese sandwich I've ever had. Just the right amount of pesto and…read morebalsamic, on the subtle side but great combination of flavors. Really pleasant space; sweet server. I'm excited to go back!

Most of the food I've eaten here has been amazing! Love the sourdough with burrata and truffle…read morehoney! Didn't love the artichoke dip as it really didn't have any artichoke flavor. Service was ok, took a long time to be seated even though we had reservations. To be fair we did book the dining room, but opted to be seated outside because the weather was nice. Just a bit disappointed it took the server 20 minutes to clear a picnic table that only had a few items on it.

A coffee shop x cocktail bar in Bellingham with creative drinks overall. This place is best for…read morelarger groups as there is limited seating in the sense that there are a few tables that seat 6+ people easily, but we went around 3pm when it wasn't busy so we didn't feel guilty taking one of the larger tables to ourselves when it was only half occupancy. We tried the bioluminescence drink and the toasty marshmallow latte. The bioluminescence drink is very aesthetic and drinks like a soda / energy drink, though it is a one and done for me as I don't feel the sparkles are the most healthy thing. The toasty marshmallow latte was a bit pricy at $7.50 but they had 3 pieces of toasted marshmallow that is perfect (s'mores like but not burnt) and there is a lot of drink. It was on the sweeter side for me. They have Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the side but it was a bit stale, but I won't be docking off a star as there's not much to it and everything else was delicious. We opted to dine in for the aesthetics and I'd recommend doing so as there's higher price point doesn't seem as worthwhile if you take these drinks to-go

The only vegan option I found available was plantbased yogurt. We then opted to go to Otherlands,…read morewhere we know has vegan options.

Great summer spot for friends gatherings, or a romantic day out with a loved one…read more The service was superb, they have lots of drink options from wine, mimosas, slushy, or beer. It is 21 and over, but lots of areas for kiddos to run around. The rooftop has amazing views of the summer sunset.

From the owner: Outdoor wine bar in Bellingham at the Portal Container Village! Seating and upper patio deck…read more Great wine (local and far away)! Adult only, dogs allowed. Bring a cooler or pick up dinner in one of our local food choices, Riviera Club, Zeeks Pizza, next door, and lots of other choices! Fall hours are Weather Permitting! Outdoor seating. Call with any questions, 360-922-4610. We are closed for the Winter. See you in May 2026!

Ugh, I'm struggling to give a 3 star.. I sat at the bar and our bartender was attentive and great …read more I've heard great things about the cocktails at Redlight but I chose to just get a soda water with lime... delicious as always ! I ordered the chilled sweet and sour potato and was very disappointed. $17 for what I got was insane. It was just a few slivers of potato and carrot on top of cold vermicelli. I loved the decor and atmosphere, but it was a very underwhelming experience for me. I'll definitely give it another try and give something else a try. Maybe enjoy the outdoor seating , outdoor seating in the summer in Bellingham is a MUST

Fun, lively place with great food…read more We showed up at 5 on a Sunday and the place was already almost full - we were seated at the bar and then moved to a table. Both seating options were nice and allowed us to be around people while still being able to hear our dining companions. Extensive cocktail menu of well crafted and interesting cocktails. A mocktail menu of equally well crafted cocktails is also available upon request. We tried a variety of flavorful dishes. The hot noodles are particularly delicious - a comfort food like dish that is spicy and satisfying and plentiful. The crispy salt and pepper tofu is also delicious - a satisfying crunch and a soft inside. We also tried the crispy eggplant bao which I probably wouldn't get again, but it was definitely pretty and hardy. I'd definitely go by again next time I'm in Bellingham!

It's hard to believe I've lived in Bham for, gulp, nearly 22 years and have never visited Seifert &…read more(no relation) Jones! But I finally went on a recent Saturday when they were offering a wine tasting, and wow I'm really glad I did. This little wine shop is tiny, but packs a big punch in terms of their variety of wines. And while I'm no wine expert, I imagine this would be THE place to go if I needed the perfect red (or white) to go with a certain meal. I noticed wines from all over the world, in a variety of price ranges. Though most bottles were well over my usual $20 max, there were a few under that price so yay. The complimentary wine tasting was fun, too. It seemed to attract a lot of people, and the space was jammed. It's always fun to meet other locals, and see what they're drinking. I'd love it if they had a little wine bar here!

I'll give two stars for the person who was patient as I decided which wine to get for a friend. The…read morecork of the bottle was bad! we tried to open with a fancy wine opener and well the cork shattered! I'm not happy. I spent a lot of money on this wine there. Will not be going back!

What a DARLING restaurant!!! The theme- decor, plating- is…read moreawesome! Then match that with delicious food (reasonably priced) and great service from Jenna.... Dude. Love it.

The burger was good but it was small. I appreciated that the bun didn't fall apart and the…read moretoppings were quality ingredients. Fries or tots are 4.95 extra. The hand cut fries were delicious. Small portions for the price tho. What really irritated me was seeing that I was charged 1.50 for a tiny condiment cup of ranch. Ketchup is free so why charge me for ranch when it doesn't cost much more to make or buy? Seems like a money grab. I also hate being charged to use a credit card. Feel like being nickeled and dimed. Parking is hard to find and you have to pay 1.50 an hour. It's a pass next time.

We stopped in The Temple Bar for drinks and dinner prior to seeing a show. The server was quick to…read moreseat us and she remained attentive. We ordered a special cocktail "the persuasion," with earl grey vodka, calamansi,honey, and lemonade. It was good but a bit unbalanced. Too medicinal. Perhaps too much calamansi. My husband later ordered an old fashioned cocktail. It was good. For food we ordered the blue cheese dip, the pork chili verde & polenta, and a reuben sandwich. The food took a while to arrive. The server might have noted our anxiety because she asked if we had a show, noting the dip in particular might take a while. She was accommodating, bringing items out as they were prepared and supplying us with to-go boxes in case. The blue cheese dip came first. It came with potato chips and bread. It was tasty but a bit too salty. It was better with bread--the chips were a nice idea but it pushed the sodium level too high. Both entrees were delicious. We ate them in a rush (not everything got photographed). The atmosphere is nice. Perhaps a bit dated (i.e.,1990s), but nice. I think it would be a perfect date spot when you have the time to leisurely enjoy bites and drinks.

Stopped here on our way up to Canada on a Friday night. We had a great time here for happy hour…read more The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. We enjoyed the two charcuterie plates we got. The Petite Cheese board was a bit disappointing as there was only one cheese on it. The individual items on the boards were all good and the whole thing was a great value. I would definitely stop here again.

This is a favorite little spot downtown to meet up with a friend for afternoon wine sipping. They…read morehave a wide variety of wines, from white to rose to red, so there's always something that fits my mood. They also offer little snack plates (my fave is their charcuterie plate) - it's all very affordable, relaxed, and fun. I've been here a few times and always appreciate the friendly service and how helpful the staff is as I try to select my wine! Parking is always a bit wonky in this area, but if you drive around you'll find something! Always worth the effort to support this sweet women-owned biz in the Ham.

Service staff are unfamiliar with their product. Ambiance is loud and bar like…read more Wine is like grape juice so at least I didn't have to stay and endure going deaf.