First of all, my server, Sierra, was perfectly awesome. She answered questions, was timely and…read moreservice-oriented, and she gave great food and drink recommendations. Wonderful food and drinks. I started with oyster shooters (Willapa Bay) along with a Lion's Tail cocktail. Sierra said the bourbon and lime complement each other. I wouldn't have thought so and thought it a bit of an odd choice. But she was right and I was wrong: it was fabulous. One of the most delicious drinks I've ever had, for my tastes. She gave me several recommendations for dinner. I picked the Jalapeño Chicken. It was luscious and flavorful, but the best part of it was my choice of Balsamic Brussels sprouts as my side--oh my! These were so delicious I ordered two more batches to have at home. Lovely espresso martini to end it all.

Stopped by Bellingham to grab a quick lunch after hiking to Fragrance Lake. As a cat lover this…read morerestaurant really had me at the name already lol. I was happy to see steamed clams on the menu. I grew up eating fresh steamed seafood for dinner, so battered fried seafood that is more common here hasn't really grown on me yet. To me fried seafood is a fancy version of chicken nuggets. I loved the clams, so light but bland. The sauce is full of umami flavor, drizzled with some fresh lemon juice, it was like a summery beachy afternoon in a bowl. I could easily dip a loaf of toast with it if I had one. The clams were fresh and meaty, nothing to complain about with this dish. My partner had the grilled cheese, and he said it was mid. He's vegetarian, and I don't like cheese, so I didn't bother to try any of his meal to do my own fact check. The staff were friendly too. Overall, this is a nice place to grab lunch when visiting Bellingham.

Stopped in for an early dinner at J's Kitchen yesterday. Super friendly welcome and the space was…read moreinvitingly warm after walking around underdressed for the cold December darkness. I'd always wanted to try Mofongo so that was an easy decision (ordered with pork); we also ordered the pernil sandwich with tostones. Both were super tasty and we scarfed it all down. (Thus no pictures...) Word of warning (such as it is): BIG garlic flavor, which we loved, but be warned that you will have some serious dragon breath afterwards for hours Food was reasonably priced for the quality and portions. I'm not sure what the price complaints are about? Great atmosphere, lovely people and delicious food. Do check them out when you're in Fairhaven.

Food was pretty good. Nothing that knocked our socks off. I went looking for a specific menu item…read morebut they had removed it. First time for us at a Puerto Rican restaurant so we weren't sure what to expect. The location is a good part of town and the restaurant was nice and cozy. Little bit chill though. They for sure weren't running the heat much. Service was helpful and kind but getting our food was quite slow. They did apologize with the reasoning being only had 1 cook. I can appreciate that but when you're out for one of the busiest restaurant nights of the year, you should be expecting a busy night and be staffed appropriately.

Great little breakfast sandwiches, some of the best I've had. Lunch menu is a bit pricey for what…read moreis offered but it is good quality across the board. Right in the middle of lovely Fairhaven, a nice spot to grab a bite before hitting a book store or some of the numerous other stores available to browse.

How I heard of this place: While Avenue Bread has been a Bellingham staple for a number of years,…read moreit was my sister, visiting from out of state that introduced us to the Fairhaven Cafe. Type of cuisine: Bread. All things freshly baked: bread edition. And all things on freshly baked bread. Sandwiches, pastries, coffees and more. Ambiance: Cozy, and vast, the space is equal parts grandma's country house charm and idyllic Fairhaven. The front is quickly bustling as we enter right as the doors open for the day, a line immediately building up behind. us. This spacious entryway full of menus in chalk and digitally are graced with a plethora of tasty options for snacks, meals, and treats enjoyed in the large, expansive restaurant or outside in the parking space-turned patio seating area. What I ordered: We selected four of their breakfast sandwiches on signature rosemary bread, each one as delicious as the last. For beverages, a mocha, an americano, and two steamed milks made their way to our table. What I loved: The sandwiches. Greasy, full, tasty and full of a novelty of tastes. They were devoured. Why I loved it: Quaint and cozy, a space for couples, families, friends and everyone in between. Cost: Average to high

A throw back to the 70's ambiance, with solid choices some of which are vegan…read more Food is good and service is as well.

My husband and friends wanted coffee and we stopped at Colophon cafe for it. We ended up getting…read morecookies and desserts along with coffee. The service was friendly and helpful. They have all their baked goods displayed near the hostess station and we had to get some. We got a Cherry Danish, Oatmeal Raisin Coconut Peacan cookie, and a Chocolate Chip cookie. We loved all the desserts we got and they were gone in a couple mins.

We have eaten here at least six times and keep returning because the food is delicious and service…read moreis great. We have eaten both fish sandwiches (Salmon and fresh line caught cod), we have also eaten burgers and salads and onion rings. Yum. The food is fresh and consistent. The servers have been excellent and the service is fantastic.

I could smell the dirty fryer oil when I walked in. I'd never order any food from here.read more

I wish I could do zero stars based solely off customer service. I was taken off guard by asking a…read morequestion on a special and treated like an idiot. I attempted to clarify and Dianna with her demeanor to not assist customer service and smirk. I will never return!

How I heard of this place: My sister loves their ginger-celery juice and recommended it to us, so…read morewhile visiting Bellingham, we decided to stop in for a shot. Type of cuisine: "Fresh" juices, and a variety of clean eating options. From their website: "big love is more than a juice bar, it's an invitation into a world of superfoods, beautiful ingredients, and fuel that treats you right. as a hyper local company, we are committed to fresh ingredients, local sourcing and sustainable practices that keep our community healthier and happier." And, "we use only 100% organic fruits, vegetables + greens so you get the most out of our juice. it's naturally delicious, raw + unpasteurized, never heated, treated or diluted with additives. we love our juice unfiltered - settling, color + flavor variation occur naturally because all the good plant stuff is intact: vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, pre + probiotics, phytochemicals, anti-oxidants + a healthy dose of fiber." Ambiance: Modern and simple. The exterior has a couple of tables with chairs for sitting outdoors, while inside hosts a small selection of swag for purchase, and an order counter. It seems the back has more space, but it's mostly covered by the displays up front. Pretention abounds, from the minimalist nature of the space, to the two girls (tons of eye rolling, annoyed glances at each other, and continuing their own conversations as we waited to place our orders) working on our visit. What I ordered: Celery Shot ($4) - celery juice + superfood - fight inflammation, support immunity, stimulate metabolism - ginger. And a Superfood Smoothie called Karma ($8.50) for the kids - strawberry, mango, banana, pineapple, orange + elderberry powder. What I loved: The smoothie was nice, like most any other smoothie. The celery, however, we were told had been juiced "a few days" prior and had already gone off, with a pungency that made even the lightest sip unbearable. The spiciness of the ginger was nice, but overwhelming in the shot. Why I loved it: It's a small shop that is just at the start/end of your trail walk between Fairhaven and Boulevard Park, making for an easy jaunt in to get a drink or food. Cost: High, Overpriced

There were tons of options at Maikham. The server was super friendly and helpful and talked to us…read moreabout gluten free options. I ordered the Panang with Tofu. I am not sure if it is made with fish sauce, but it tasted a bit fishy to me. The dish wasn't super fresh, and hence the loss of 1 star. Also, I prefer a bit more liquid in my Panang. This seemed like a mix between a stir fry and other Panang dishes I have had. The server asked us how spicy we wanted our food from 1-5 and our dishes were made accordingly; which was nice. I also liked that our table of 4 was given 2 wine bottles of water, so we didn't need to wait for refills. The flavor and freshness wasn't quite where I would like it to be, for me. I react to high histamine foods so I usually eat pretty fresh foods, and this meal did cause a histamine rash. For most Thai food fans, this place is alright, just not knock-outta-the-park, write-home-about good.

We used to eat there weekly. At some point we learned that the curries were no longer vegan. It…read moreseems like now many of their sauces are not as well, so will regrettably not be back.

Beautiful food with very fresh ingredients and a lovely staff. A pleasure. I enjoyed my mealread more

Love the vibes of this restaurant! It's on the pricey side but you can tell the ingredients are…read morehigh quality and the food is top-notch. Every single item we got was amazing but my favorites were the pretzel bread, duck fat fries, and roasted carrots. The pretzel bread is pillowy soft, the duck fat fries were so crunchy with umami flavor, and the roasted carrots had a delicious sauce on top with shallots. The duck confit was also cooked perfectly but I would recommend getting the orange glaze on the side since it was very sweet/bitter and could overpower the duck. The steak was also a little bit on the tough side when we got medium so maybe opt for medium rare.

Best happy hour! This place is usually low key and you can get a seat pretty easily. Great service…read more I really like the outdoor seating with the fire pits, heaters, and some tvs to watch the games. My go to is a gin fizz, parm fries, soy glazed brussels sprouts and chicken wings. So good. Great value.

Went to B-Town for lunch with my Boo!! I was having a…read morehankering for oysters so that's what I started with. They were delicious and Briney! Just how I love em! I also had The Classic Burger carnivore style(I choose to get carbs from beer, don't judge ) it was delicious and the chef went above and beyond for me. My girlfriend enjoyed the Kobe Sliders and said she would eat them again. There is a great tap list and very fun cocktails, along with a hefty selection of mocktails. Great service, plenty of seating inside and out. Family friendly vibe, but would also be a great date night spot

This restaurant is a dual store/restaurant. I was just walking by looking for someplace to eat and…read morewandered into the restaurant. I ordered the beef gyro and it was pretty good. The store has a huge selection of hard to find Mediterranean products. The restaurant was very clean including the bathroom. 5/4/2026

I had the Sampler Plate, which includes baba ganouj (baba ganoush) or hummus (your choice -- I…read morechose both, half & half), falafel, dolma, roasted veggies (broccoli, which was a bit burned, and eggplant, which was sooo delicious), couscous, and pita. First, the couscous is not the usual couscous we've all had. This is Lebanese couscous, which is so different as to be unrecognizable as "couscous". It is so very good, I could have a whole meal of that and be happy. I generally prefer baked falafels, but this fried one was great; crispy on the outside, and soft and green on the inside. I've avoided dolma in the past, as I had it once years ago and it was terrible. But this dolma was good enough for me to stop avoiding it in the future. People were very nice, and it took less than 10 minutes for my order to be ready. It's a grocery store with a deep selection of many items, such as spices, pastas, canned fish, .... (see photos). I enjoyed this enough, I came back again about a week later for another Sampler Plate meal. My only slight peeves are, I wish there were a bit more to the salad (which isn't even listed as one of the sampler items, so a bit hard to complain!), and that the pita had some whole grains in it (I find white wheat boring).