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    Nicki's Bella Marina

    3.7 (169 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    NICKI'S BELLA MARINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish and chips
    Daisha N.

    The service was great and the food was perfect, after a long day of travel. We wanted to take the drive down the beach side from Canada and found this gem. Amazing views and food, if you're in the area come check it out.

    Nykein S.

    Lived in Bham pretty much my entire life and this was the first time I visited. Was not let down! We had a large group and sat right in from the entrance. It had a divey, cafe, bar feel to it. Lots of signs hung inside with a view out the window. Our service was amazing, helpful, and made you feel like you were returning customers. Went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. When I was looking for dairy free options offered suggestions and what they also liked. I ended up ordering th Baked Potato, with the pulled pork, no butter, add jalapenos and I enjoyed it. Came hot and soft, was great mashed and mixed all together. It was a fun experience and a great place for groups to grab some food drinks and enjoy themselves!

    Too much bum, not enough meat.
    Ed B.

    The radio ads for Nicki's are very enticing and I was in the mood for a big juicy hamburger, so... off I went. This was my first visit. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable, clean bar-type atmosphere with interesting harbor views. Service was prompt and friendly. The bathroom was even clean! There were also a couple of nice touches at each table. There was a complete condiment tray that even included little packets of hand wipes. I really appreciated all that attention to detail. Unfortunately, the experience declined from there on. The hamburger I received had a seriously flawed "bun-to-meat" ratio. There was over one and a half inches of bun and 1/4" of meat. The bun was plain uninspired white bread. It reminded me of Wonder bread in the form of a hamburger bun. The lettuce was not leaf lettuce, but a small amount of shredded lettuce. Likewise with tomatoes. No slices, but just a minute amount of diced. Take a guess about the cheese. Shredded. This hamburger meat was remarkably tasteless. In summary, I would rather have had a Big Boom from Boomers at half the price. Sadly, my hankering for a big, juicy hamburger went unfulfilled.

    Beautiful sunset.
    Jennifer J.

    In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated restaurants in Bellingham. The waterfront setting is amazing, the service is friendly, the drinks are strong, the prices are great, and the food is top notch. Not to mention they have amazing specials and a kick-butt happy hour. I recently got to re-visit when I was in town to attend the Downtown Wine Walk and we were looking for dinner-with-a-view. A wrong turn took us to Nicki's completely by accident, and while I hadn't visited in a couple of years I was reminded (some may say by fate) to check them out again. We ended up sitting outside and watching the sunset while nomming on their phenomenal fish 'n chips and sipping on a couple of tasty post-wine-walk beers. Our server was SO funny and friendly! Yeah, the decor is a little outdated and the bar has an 80s vibe, but really...this could be a good thing as it keeps the crowds away, right? And you really can't beat the views!

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    Trang W.

    Hubby and I came for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a sunny day, so perfect weather for lunch at Nicki's. This time, I tried the Buffalo Wings and got the Shrimp apps instead of the meal. My husband ordered the fish and chips again. Service was as great as usual. The wings, on the other hand, could have been better crispy for my taste. Sauce was okay, but I preferred a bit more spicy to them. Probably won't order them again. The charboiled shrimp apps were not as good as previously ordered. Great view, great service, still my new favorite place.

    Fish and Chips Chicken Bacon Caesar Burger with Baked Potatoe Side
    Cherish A.

    On beautiful days in Bellingham, Nicki's is the first place that comes to mind for lunch with stunning views of Bellingham Bay. Stopped by this week, and just as always, the portion sizes were huge, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommended for a comfortable, tasty dining experience by the water!

    Huge fish and chips! Could serve 2 people!

    Fun atmosphere with great views, super hamburgers and out of this world, huge fish and chips!

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    I really wish they'd turn the heat on. I couldn't remove my full length coat. Food's alright but a little overpriced for what you get.

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    4.6
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    1.3 mi

    I came here with my mom to enjoy a nice dinner after a long week. We walked in around 4:45 and we…read morewere the only ones there, though it soon filled up while we were there. The dining room was elegant yet cozy, with great lighting. The staff was also very friendly and our waiter was very helpful in aiding our choice. We ordered the Focaccia bread, the salmon momtadito and the tonnarelli as our entree. The focaccia was the only dissapointing item as it was very basic in my opinion, which isn't bad but just nothing exciting to write about. The appetizer, the salmon montadito, was probably my favorite item of the night. It was served on focaccia bread and drizzled with a truffle honey butter and sat upon a mascarapone yogurt. It was elegant and it was incredibly flavorful. The sweetness of the truffle honey butter was a great contrast to the salmon itself, and all melted together to make an exceptional appetizer. The tonnarelli was a pasta dish we split and was also very tasty. The pasta itself was a thicker spaghetti like pasta served with plenty of crab. It was tasty and it satisfied and I'd likely order it again as I will be back when my sister's visit. All in all, a great restaurant to spend a nice night right in the heart of Bellingham!

    Superb food and service. Bread for a fee was made in house…read moreand pre seasoned ,oiled and grilled also excellent. Strawberries and crème fraiche mixture a great finale. Too expensive for me but it was all wonderful.. Street parking only was challenging. Go early if you can afford it.

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    In town for the night, we were looking for a place to watch the game and Northwater had solid…read morereviews, so we decided to give it a try. Our server was outstanding. They happily put the game on when we asked and were very attentive throughout our visit, which made a great first impression. I ordered the burger with bacon and blue cheese and requested no condiments. I think there may have been some confusion in the kitchen, as the garnishes were left off as well, but our server promptly brought them out when asked. Unfortunately, the burger itself was overcooked and lacked flavor. The ciabatta roll was only partially toasted, and overall the dish fell a bit flat. The fries, however, were excellent hot, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and absolutely delicious. I don't usually like coated fries, but these were a home run. My dining partner ordered the BLT and said the sandwich was great overall. We also shared the mozzarella sticks appetizer. They were a bit different from traditional mozzarella sticks, thicker cheese with a heavier breading. While they were good, I felt the order should have included six instead of four. Overall, even though we were one of only two tables in the restaurant, we had a great lunch, thanks largely to the excellent service.

    We stayed at the hotel and decided to have breakfast here since it was convenient. We chose the…read morebuffet, which was fine overall. The bacon was okay, the eggs tasted like they might have been reconstituted, the English muffin was tough, but the white toast was excellent, thickly cut and toasted just right. The fruit and coffee were both okay. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and really tried hard to make sure we had what we needed. Service was definitely the highlight. The restaurant was clean and though there were lots of people there it wasn't too noisy. I was surprised to see how worn the booth seating was. It was convenient and quick, which fit our morning plans, but we decided to try other spots in town for the rest of our meals.

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