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    Packers Kitchen + Bar

    3.0 (278 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PACKERS KITCHEN + BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Cod fries and slaw
    Nichole B.

    We stopped into Packers hoping for a relaxing glass of vino... and ended up with a patience test instead. After 20 minutes, we noticed our wine just sitting on the bar -- the bartender had vanished. Eventually, we asked a server if we could please get our drinks. Another couple just walked up and grabbed their beers themselves (smart move, honestly). We ordered a meat & cheese platter and waited... and waited. Over 30 minutes later, still nothing -- meanwhile, other tables were getting full-on meals: burgers, chicken, pizza. We gave up, paid for our wine, and left. No charcuterie dreams fulfilled. We did get a discount for the delay, so at least there's that. But no tip this time -- earn it next round, folks.

    Tomato basil soup
    Alicia M.

    Eating lunch here was a terrible ending to an otherwise wonderful stay at Semiahmoo. Service was insanely slow. And it wasn't even that busy. Our soup appetizers came out before our first cocktails. The bartender had to bring them out, as they'd been sitting a while. And she also brought us water. Took forever for our meals (sandwich and burger). Truly one of the worst burgers I've had. I ended up feeding the rest to our dog, as I couldn't handle another bite. They also forgot our fries! Anytime we tried to get someone's attention, we were ignored. No offer to get us another beverage. We sat around for a long time after we were done. I was finally so fed up with everything that I went inside to ask for our bill and pay it on the spot. I was thinking they'd be slammed inside (we were sitting on 3/4 full patio), but it wasn't even busy inside either! Giving 2 stars inside of 1 simply because of the nice ambiance outdoor and indoor, and the soup was good. But whoever is managing this restaurant needs to be fired immediately. They clearly have no idea what they are doing. Our stay at Semiahmoo was otherwise great until we checked out and had lunch here. Don't waste your time or money eating at Packers until they get it together. Blaine is close by with much better options. Go to The Vault and Drayton Harbor Oysters instead.

    This is their berry crisp on our first night. It was jelly with some oats on top warmed up. Not. Good. At.  All.
    Chris J.

    It pains me to leave such a low rated review but it has to be done. Semiahmoo Resort has but one option as far as restaurants go. You'd think they would really knock this out of the park but it is quite the opposite. The menu is limited, but offers decent options, so that is fine. The food comes out sooo sooo slow, staggered, burnt, missing parts and sub par at best. Breakfast is typically a little easier of a meal to prepare, but they were out of so much when we stayed there over Memorial Day weekend. We tried a couple meals and decided on the BBQ after those, which understandably became sold out. All the hotel guests were all thinking the same thing. All I can say is it's horribly over priced and inconsistent, and if you can get off the property, head to Bellingham for some decent options. It's a beautiful space. We've been coming to Semiahmoo for 20 years and because of this last experience at Packer's will be finding another resort to enjoy our family gatherings at. My hope is they will make some drastic changes to try and recoup people's faith but it's been down hill for a few years now so not sure they realize there is a problem. I will say it was a busy weekend and we were a large group, so maybe that plays a role, but large groups is typical for a resort this size. They should be able to handle this. Everyone's "low point" of our reunion was Packer's. Sigh. Just wish and so wanted it to have been so much better.

    Cristi C.

    We had a wonderful snack after a day on the beach at this little spot! The food and drinks were good and the view was unbeatable! Service was super nice and friendly and I would totally return. Oysters were fresh and delicious! Crab cakes also hit the spot!

    Ada H.

    I ordered fish and chips and honestly it's fairly bad. The fish isn't that fresh. Chewy. The cold slaw is and the service is below average The food do look very good until you bite into it. The view is nice here though

    Salmon
    Eldridge M.

    My wife and I went to Packers on our couple get away for dinner this July. We stayed at the resort and thought this would be a good option. Lets start with the good: The food itself was pretty good. The Salmon and Oysters were my personal favorite. The view of the water was really good from our table (more on that later). Generally speaking, for a casual dining experience, this is an acceptable option. The Cons? Well back to that water view. We were sold on this place as a fancy dining experience. It was more casual franchise dinner vibe. In fact , we had a reservation but the non reservation area near the bar seemed to be a nicer , classy experience. At first, we thought we were in the wrong restaurant when we were first led to our table. The service was slow. I mean really really slow. There was a wedding and another private event happening that night. I'm thinking maybe they had workers from Packers helping out there and the kitchen was taking those orders too? I really don't know but there's has to be a good explanation and I'll take that over just being poor service. I bet this place might be a really good lunch spot for the family parties out there who want a good water view. However, if you're on a "adult date night" for dinner and searching for fine dining then you'll probably give this a 3 out of 5 stars experience (Ok- not bad, not great but ok).

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    The Railway Café

    4.4(94 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Loved it! We stopped here on our road trip to Vancouver. It is bang in the middle of the Blaine…read moreDowntown main street with amazing views of the marina all along. The cafe is a replica of a railway caboose and the kids could relate to the dining car experience. The covered patio is great to sit and munch on food, but on a sunny day, I would however recommend just ordering take out and sitting on the picnic tables right beside the cafe on a sunny day. We ordered a few beverages (Chai Latte, Americano & Maharaja Express) and snack items (ham sandwich & scone) - and everything was reasonably priced and served quickly. The scone was really good though, like better than many of the scones around. We imagined this being a quick coffee stop on the way but ending up spending a good 30mins soaking the views. The pit stop was worth every minute!

    This was my second visit to the Railway Café in Blaine, and I'm already excited to come back again…read more This place is adorable, super cute, eclectic, and filled with hilarious signs everywhere you look. And yes, it really is inside a bright red caboose! The whole space is cozy in the best way, with a little seating indoors and a bit more outside, perfect for soaking in the quirky charm. The menu is huge and everything on it seems to call your name, breakfast all day, tons of sandwiches, muffins, smoothies... seriously, so much to love here. On this visit we had the falafel and the Reuben, and both were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Between the unique setting and the great food, this spot is such a fun little surprise. Definitely worth a visit (or two... or three!).

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    Great Blue Heron Grill

    4.1(69 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    While staying at the Semiahmoo Resort, we had dinner aGreat Blue Heron Grill. It's a lovely drive…read morefrom the resort to the golf course. The restaurant is by the 18th hole of the golf course, a great location. We had the option to pick from a indoor and outdoor table, we chose to sit outside on a great day. They have umbrellas that make it comfortable to sit out in the setting sun. We got the soup of the day, Wild Halibut and Saffron Risotto, and Bucatini & Clams. We liked the soup, both the Wild Halibut and Saffron Risotto and Bucatini & Clams were both great. We loved them both. I also enjoyed a Raspberry Whiff. We finished with Chai Creme Brulee. It was great, a lovely end to our meal.

    We came here twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch. It IS one of the only 2 restaurants near…read morethe resort where we were staying. This was located in a golf course clubhouse. I was really disappointed that they only did brunch 1 day a week, but we did come back for it. Service every time was wonderful. The appetizer was bruschetta which is a go-to for me. It was delicious, however the balsamic was really thick and there probably shouldn't have been so much. I did happily eat it all. For the dinner we had scallop with red pepper risotto and mushroom pierogis. The scallops were big and perfectly cooked. The red pepper risotto however was a little overwhelming in the red pepper flavor. My husband thought it was delicious and ate it. The pierogis seemed really underwhelming and store bought. It was cheese pierogis with mushroom and arugula on the outside. I feel like if they were made in-house, the mushroom would be on the inside. They were still really good and I ate them all as well. The brunch is the thing I waited for. The lemon ricotta pancakes were to die for! They were so perfectly soft and cakey. I sadly couldn't eat them all because they were so large so I recommend sharing. Those were definitely the star of the show. I don't plan to come back to this area but if I do I would 100% come here again for the brunch. The dinner menu does change by season so I recommend looking at the menu online.

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    The Vault Wine Bar - Charcuterie plate

    The Vault Wine Bar

    4.5(84 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I heard about this place on a podcast (ITM) and wanted to go to a celebratory dinner somewhere new…read more The drive to Blaine was super easy, the location is convenient, and there is ample parking. There is definitely at least one back room, but the main dining room is a bright, airy space that has access to a patio where may even be some live music playing. The tables are gorgeous - all live edge, which might create a bit of an issue if you have short arms and are used to stealing bites across the table, but they are absolutely beautiful and a nice nod to the area. The wine list is extensive and a bit overwhelming, but the service is happy, friendly, and very knowledgeable. In fact, I love when servers don't know, admit it, and find the answer for you - it's humble and shows they really care at getting you what you want. We got the orange wine, which is a new favorite of mine. It's like a rose for reds. Rose:White::Orange:Red. More savory, still light, and best chilled. We had the beet hummus app, which is definitely best eaten with your hands. It's light and delicious. We had the miso black cod, a personal favorite, and the lasagna for dinner and while both were good, the accoutrements with the cod were the true standout. Amazing and I could probably eat two of them. As the restaurant operates on a seasonal menu, we had a strawberry rhubarb cobbler for dessert. I know there is Sunday Brunch, and I can't wait to try it. It's not the cheapest, but it's one of the nicer restaurants in Whatcom, and is definitely worth your pennies. Everything about it makes for a truly nice experience, and we'll definitely be back.

    Really like the ambiance. Lovely lighting and the decor is inviting. We had the flights of red and…read morewhite wine and some appetizers: bread basket and pickled veggies. The bread was a bit tough, but may have been over toasted. Really loved the butter with bits of shallot. It was really delish and the service was friendly. Will definitely be back!

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    Gateway1890 Taphouse & Grill - Fish and chips

    Gateway1890 Taphouse & Grill

    4.1(76 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    A friend took me here--what a wonderful surprise!!! We two Bellinghamsters fell in love the…read moreplace!!! Their Smuggler's Tunnel truly is like a speakeasy. You'd never really pay a lot of attention to the building, coming up on it from the street (I couldn't believe it when she turned into the parking lot, thinking she must have had some errand to do first). She had to lead me inside along the speakeasy passage to the tunnel, it was so dark. I thought it was styled very fun and cute when my eyes recovered and adjusted. I wasn't super hungry so I only had the fried breaded pickles and the house battered prawns--both were great, but those prawns were something else. They were some of the best things I've ever put in my mouth--ever! Perfectly cooked, huge and moist and so flavorful. Their cocktail menu is great with lots of choices--we loved our drinks. We also loved Athena, our bartender and server, who had wonderful suggestions for us and was just wonderful in so very many ways. I so want to go back!

    Definitely come early (they open at 4:00) to get seated right away, especially if it's New Year's…read moreEve, apparently! We were just in town for the day and hungry after tromping around the beaches all day. Is it always really busy? Hopefully- it's delicious. We took a walk down to the pier and back while we waited for it to open and beat all the crowds. We both had the fish and chips, which came with fries and coleslaw. I've never seen fries cut like this- as if potato jojos/wedges and twirly fries had a brain child?? Tasty though! The fish was crispy on the outside and I loved that it came with lemon AND there was malt vinegar on the table (and it came with tartar sauce too!) Perfect triple combo in my opinion and I didn't even need to ask. Coleslaw was great- not too much mayo or celery seed or anything weird. Just a good scoop of salad. I ordered scoop sauce on the side and it wasn't my favorite because I am the weirdo that doesn't like ketchup. If you like ketchup (and a touch of horseradish!) this is your sauce! It was creamy and balanced and it's popular.

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