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!

This evening we went to Roe for a family dinner. Hidden on the edge of downtown Bellingham this…read morehidden spot serves up creative seafood dishes using all farm to table ingredients. We came in for an early dinner so we were really able to enjoy the rustic ambience of this restaurant all by ourselves. As soon as we sat down the waitress was attentive and ready to take our order. I order the garden party off their cocktail menu. Snap pea gin, bay leaf vermouth, genepy, saline and pea shoot? I really was feeling adventurous with this one, a regrettable mistake. The first sip I thought I was drinking sea water with a touch of olive oil in it. I never send back drinks although I was close with this one, I sipped it throughout my meal. One critique I have about the cocktail menu is that every drink was over complicated with many exotic ingredients. There was nothing for someone who was looking for a simple craft cocktail. The table shared the Strawberry Panzanella, and once again I was accosted by an overwhelming salty and sour flavor. A traditional Italian salad consisting of grilled strawberry and focaccia croutons. The lemon vinaigrette dressing on this salad was salty and sour, and very overpowering. Unlike my drink we were unable to finish this one. I ordered the Roe Burger, which I had been really looking forward to trying, thankfully this one did not disappoint. Two smash burger patties that were thin, crispy, and cooked to perfection with slices of cheddar cheese on top are then placed on a bed of classic burger toppings. Tomato, pickles, and iceberg lettuce. This burger was served with crispy fries and garlic aioli. After my fist few bites my mind was beginning to change about this restaurant. We also shared the Reuben Croquettes. A super creative and unique spin on one of my personal favorite appetizers. These little fried pocket were filled with a delicious mixture of cheese and shredded corned beef. They were garnished with a small slice of pickle which was a great touch. For dessert we decided to try the hazelnut torte which was fantastic. It had a nice crisp outer layer with a soft gooey center. Lovely flavor and texture that ended our experience at Roe wonderfully. In conclusion our experience at Roe had its ups and downs but I left feeling satisfied. If you are looking for a unique culinary experience I would give this restaurant a try.

I like that you could try several kinds of oysters from the same restaurant, and they offer…read moredetailed description on the menu. The fish and chips were okay. Friendly service and nice environment with a second floor and open patio

This place is one of my main go-to places. Great food and, if you are looking for them, great…read morenon-alcoholic cocktails. I loved the mixed salad--really terrific. And I also tried something new to me: the duck cassoulet. I loved the duck!!! Crispy and so delicious. I wasn't so crazy about the beans and couldn't manage to make them flavorful enough for me even with salt. So I made up for it, having their outstanding mussels for "dessert," the concept of which both of my servers heartily approved! The barkeeps made me wonderful n/a drinks including an Americano that was fabulous.

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.

Service was nice Ambiance is nice hotel-bar vibes…read more I will say things on the menu can't be adjusted or subbed, maybe because it's cause it's a hotel and not a "restaurant-restaurant". But overall the had some good rich flavors on items, and some fun different fries.

A consistently reliable go-to for me. Pleasant atmosphere, lovely and helpful staff, delicious…read morefood--great Happy Hour prices! My favorite of the evening was the prawn cocktail--this isn't your typical tiny shrimp soaking in red sauce in a fluted ice cream Sunday glass. Noooooooo. Fat gorgeous and juicy prawns laid down on swirls of very delicious sauce, served with a little side of arugula. Not to be too under-prawned, I also ordered the prawn farro salad. This, too, was a lovely preparation. I didn't enjoy it as much as I found the dressing on the farro a bit sweet for my taste--but I can change it up to an aioli or mignonette or something other upon request which will be perfect. The wonderful Gillian invented two n/a mocktails for me: a watermelon, basil spritz that was delightfully refreshing and an n/a Piña Colada--as they were out of pineapple juice, she substituted orange juice which I actually liked even better! Wonderful break in my day.

I love and have used Barlean's flavored emulsions (i.e., both fish and flax/borage) for several…read moreyears now. I'm especially fond of the blackberry-flavored flax oil emulsion, but also the peach and mango-flavored fish oil emulsion. Great, cost effective way to get high quality Omega 3 fatty acids into one's diet sans the strong smell and taste of fish. (Flax and borage oil? Both can be equally unpleasant minus any attempt at flavoring agents, natural or otherwise.) I know that a longtime friend who lives in Washington routinely buys all her littleneck and Manila clams fresh from Barlean's, but I (a humble Okie) can only find Barlean's Omega 3 emulsions at Sprouts. (I use eBay and Amazon for purchases.) Two HUGE thumbs up for Barlean's emulsions!

Purchased a Coho salmon filet for $24.99 per pound. The fish had been held too long and the flesh…read morewas as soft as a farmed salmon. Purchased a Sockeye from Fred Meyer three days later for $14.99 (you would expect this to be a poorer fish) but it was far superior in taste and consistency. Price and quality would probably dictate from here forward.

Food and service is always amazing!! They are super inclusive and have free pool with any purchase,…read moretheir bathrooms are clean and the view out over the water is beautiful :) We accidentally stayed about 30 minutes late but they were very kind about it; this is an awesome place to spend your night!

Came in on a Thursday night. It wasn't busy. Got beers and chowder. Waited a long time for drinks…read moreand even longer for chowder. Had to go to counter for check. Chowder was ok not great. We came based on reviews but would not recommend based on wait and indifference of our server.

We will never come here again…read more Party of five turned away at the door of an empty dining room by two rude hosts, saying "I can't do it". You just lost repeat local business and I'll spread the word.

I love Bellingham Cider Company! It's been a while and I was in the neighborhood so I wandered in…read more I had forgotten how charming I find the interior--and this was on a sunny day! Meaning I actually chose to be seated inside. Staff were wonderful as ever--new people to me this time: helpful and charming servers, Maysen and David, and excellent barkeep, Marko. The beverages were top notch as ever. I didn't find an old favorite on the menu, so I asked about a drink they used to have into which they infused magically with actual oiled smoke of some sort. I don't know if I ended up with that, but they brought me the Seasmoke which was so extraordinary. I loved the dry Black Cherry Cider and one other whose name I don't recall (blond...and a little citrusy nice). Truffle fries were nice. Kale Caesar Salad is scrumptious. I couldn't resist adding some of their fabulous crispy chicken. You get a supremely generous amount of chicken for a bargain--I ended up with extra for dinner. Terrific place. Glad I happened by...

Saw the good reviews, so we decided to check this place out. The N/A Negronis we started with were…read morethe closest we've had to the real thing so far. The arancini balls are as good as others have posted about. The squid ink pasta was so-so. The Cacio e pepe was my favorite of the two. Loved that they offer "scarpetta" to mop up all the great flavors of the pasta. That allowed me to get a teaser of the sourdough that must make it in to the pizza, too. Finished off with a tiramisu, which had rich flavor. Looking forward to the next time! Our server was attentive, but not too much. We sat outside, which was quite pleasant.

Every time I come here, I say, "oh, this is the best thing I've had so far!" And I come here often…read more From the savory, melt in your mouth meatballs to the Linguine alle vongole, you can't go wrong. Even rye Squid Ink Pasta is extraordinary, but beware, it can be spicy. And then there's the acacia e Pepe which is so satisfying (pro-tip: add capers, pepper flakes and pancetta, and it's like a little flavor burst of goodness). You can even customize your dish (or at least they've allowed me to when I dine here) to how you want it. The wait staff and bartenders are attentive and extremely customer service forward - so make sure to tip them well when you come here.