Locally farmed and fished foods are a mainstay in the Bellingham region. Restaurants typically feature hyper-local menus prepared by creative chefs, using ingredients grown nearby.
Wild Pacific salmon, fresh shellfish, artisan cheeses, cow-to-cone ice cream, grass-fed meats, organic produce, craft breweries, and award-winning wines and spirits are all highlights here. Whatcom County also raises more than 65 percent of the nation’s red raspberries, and its dairy farms are the most productive in Washington State.
Chuckanut Brewery 
Leader Block Wine Co. & Eatery 
Twin Sisters Brewery & Bellingham Beer Garden 
Makeworth Market 
Aslan Brewery 
North Forks Brewery 
Leader Block Wine Co. & Eatery 
Drayton Harbor Oysters
Our Food and Hidden Gems Insider Blog provides fun ideas about where to eat in Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Blaine, Birch Bay, Mt. Baker foothills, Point Roberts, Lummi Island and all throughout Whatcom County.
You can also check out Sustainable Connection’s Online Food Atlas for a map of farms, markets and restaurants around Whatcom County that help support Sustainable Connection’s goal of create thriving communities by eating local.
Local Restaurants Resources
Burritos, quesadillas, and churros are just a few of the delicious offerings that Casa Que Pasa has been serving up in Bellingham since 1993. We make almost everything in house, from scratch. We have a full tequila bar, too, that boasts over 115 different tequilas, lime and fruit margaritas, daiquiris, and pina coladas, local draft beer and cider, and seasonal mixed cocktails. We also offer a wide variety of drinks for your designated driver, too!
Jalapenos uses only the freshest ingredients to bring you a truly delightful dining experience. Come enjoy great food and drinks, in a relaxing, festive Mexican atmosphere. As in Mexico, we celebrate life, family, and friends with the simple pleasures.
Where New Mexico meets the Pacific Northwest, enjoy the earthy, warm flavors of the American Southwest. A local favorite, Pepper Sisters has been rocking the house since 1988, serving scratch-made, traditional and interpretive foods of this unique regional cuisine.
Herb Niemann’s Steak and Schnitzel House offers a mouth-watering array of steaks, Bavarian specialties, seafood and desserts.
Northwater restaurant and bar offers locally sourced and sustainable food and drink, along with a Pacific Northwest inspired atmosphere and passion for service. Additional meeting and catering space accommodates anything form large banquets to a family gathering or date night.
Best breakfast in Bellingham! Amazing food, big portions, and excellent service. Serving breakfast and lunch Tuesday – Sunday 7 am – 3 pm.
Offering fresh, authentic Mexican food in a comfortable family environment at an affordable price. All dishes prepared daily using only the freshest ingredients. In addition to standard Mexican fare, vegetarian plates also available. Daily Happy Hour. Catering and orders to go.
At Red Robin, we treat you like a guest. It’s just how we do business. Every meal is freshly prepared and made to order. Red Robin-insanely delicious burgers and so much more!
Our newest and most beautiful cafe rests in historic downtown Lynden. A full open kitchen serves everything from Eggenues for breakfast, french dip for lunch, and our gourmet burgers for dinner. Come on up and enjoy that hometown comfort.
A premier dining destination spot with spectacular views of the San Juan Islands. Known for its food, award winning wine list and friendly and professional service. The menus and views reflect the seasons here in the Pacific Northwest. Wonderful lodge flavor compliments the surrounding water, fir trees and wildlife.
Serving terrific burgers n’ fries, shakes and more. Recently remodeled, this 1950s type burger joint with booth seating features standard and deluxe burgers, cheeseburgers, chili burgers, fries , shakes with several flavors to choose from and AWESOME onion rings!
Indulge your palate and your mind in the new Evolve Chocolate + Cafe, perched deliciously above Village Books in the historic Fairhaven neighborhood in the city of subdued excitement, Bellingham, Washington. Professionally designed dishes totally beyond the standard and definably some of the best new taste in the city!
Authentic Siamese cuisine prepared by experienced Thai chefs using only the freshest natural ingredients, and served in a contemporary atmosphere quite unlike any other. An inviting and special place to enjoy the best of Thai cuisine. We hope to serve you soon!
Enjoy scenic waterfront dining overlooking Squalicum Harbor at Bellwether on the Bay. Anthony’s HomePort features fresh Northwest seafood complimented by local seasonal produce, Washington wines and microbrews.
The Shakedown, and our attached bar, The Racket, has quality live music, a pinball lounge, authentic cheesesteaks and affordable cocktails. We serve food from 11 am to 11 pm and The Racket never has a cover. Check our website for show listings.
The best beer and the best pizza. All under one roof. Come see our selection of Brews from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Bring in the family, or order out for pizza delivery. We have something for you.
Warm and inviting in the center of progressive Sunnyland sits our flagship cafe. The bustling open kitchen serves everything from Eggs Benedict on our own English muffins, to corned beef Reubens on our NY deli rye. This is the spot.
Opened in 2012, our handmade meat pies are keeping the traditional Cornish Pasty alive and well! Our commitment to sourcing locally and making delicious Farm-to-Table food using only the best ingredients has helped make us a popular destination place.
Centrally located between Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale on SR539 (Guide Meridian) they offer a great stopping place for travelers and meeting friends and family.
Offering fresh, authentic Mexican food in a comfortable family environment at an affordable price. All dishes prepared daily using only the freshest ingredients. Vegetarian plates available. Karaoke on Friday. Large private event space. Daily Happy Hour. Catering and orders to go.
Hip, cozy bistro offering a classic menu that draws heavily on all-natural products and organic produce from local providers. Breakfast (served all day) & lunch in rustic-cool digs. Open 7 days a week. Vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly
Made-from-scratch sauces, tamales and tortillas, surrounded by lively art and big picture window views that look out into the heart of downtown makes the Taco Lobo a great place for a quick lunch or dinner. Voted best Mexican restaurant 5 years in a row!
Located in the Fairhaven Historical district. Offering fresh, authentic Mexican food in a comfortable family environment at an affordable price. All dishes prepared daily using only the freshest ingredients. Vegetarian plates available. Private event space. Daily Happy Hour. Catering and orders to go.
Jalapeños uses only the freshest ingredients to bring you a truly delightful dining experience. Come enjoy great food and drinks, in a relaxing, festive Mexican atmosphere. As in Mexico, we celebrate life, family, and friends with the simple pleasures.
Celebrate the taste of Old World Europe in Historic Fairhaven. Magdalena’s is a romantic European-style Cafe and Creperie, serving amazing sweet and savory crepes, handmade pierogis, fresh Polish soups, delicious desserts and Stumptown Coffee. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Hand Tossed Pies, Wall to Wall Brewiana, British Style Ales, Belgian Style Sours, Lagers, Easy Vibe, Sassy Servers, Lively Locals, Beer to Go, Seasonal Specials and much more.
Coconut Kenny’s is dedicated to giving customers a dining experience that takes them to paradise. Our tropical themed restaurants specialize in gourmet pizzas and Hawaiian bread sandwiches. Add our delicious appetizers, refreshing signature salads, and a great beer and wine list; we are confident to satisfy any appetite.
The Firehouse Arts and Events Center is a Local, Regional and National Venue for the Performing Arts.
Offering casual, healthful dining in the heart of the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham since 1985. Our diverse menu features homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, quiche, pot pies, and burgers with many gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Coconut Kenny’s is dedicated to giving customers a dining experience that takes them to paradise. Our tropical themed restaurants specialize in gourmet pizzas and Hawaiian bread sandwiches. Add our delicious appetizers, refreshing signature salads, and a great beer and wine list; we are confident to satisfy any appetite.
Brick-walled cafe known for fresh pasta dishes, Sicilian fare, & a bevy of local & imported wines. In the D’Anna tradition, only the freshest and finest ingredients are used in our recipes. Voted BEST Italian Restaurant 11 years in a row- and counting!
We are open 11am-11pm, 7 days a week. We’ve got a full menu, happy hours out the wazoo, kung fu, hip-hop and Melvin beer (and some guest taps).
A water-front restaurant serving the finest Northwest cuisine, specializing in locally sourced seafood, meats and produce. Our menus reflect the passions and histories of our chefs, and respect food allergies and sensitivities while maintaining the standards our guests deserve.
Our mission is to produce colorful and flavorful World street food with flare. We also distribute world-class 100% Organic ales, lagers, and soda-pop using local resources, sustainable and low-impact practices in order to promote a healthier, happier, and more environmentally conscious community.
Five Columns Restaurant is a locally owned and operated restaurant for over 30 years. The Christopoulos family is delighted to bring their own family recipes and the authentic flavors of Greece to Bellingham, WA. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Chinuk – Flavors of the Northwest features a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available as well.
Our comfy cafe in historic Fairhaven serves good food in a quaint urban village overlooking beautiful Bellingham Bay. Grab a cozy spot inside with an espresso and our famous Eggenue or take it while you walk the village.
A hoppin’ neighborhood burger joint with gas station memorabilia serves up top-notch burgers, creative appetizers, fish ’n’ chips, southern fried chicken burgers, and turbo charged milkshakes, craft brews & cocktails. Come down and fill’er up in Fairhaven or Sunnyland!
Coconut Kenny’s is dedicated to giving customers a dining experience that takes them to paradise. Our tropical themed restaurants specialize in gourmet pizzas and Hawaiian bread sandwiches. Add our delicious appetizers, refreshing signature salads, and a great beer and wine list; we are confident to satisfy any appetite.
Nice atmosphere, attentive wait staff and wonderful food. The prime rib on Thursday night has become a weekly favorite. Choose from a full and varied menu, wine list and bar selection. Daily Happy Hour. Locate right next to Royal Cinemas Barkley Village.
Located in the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar evokes a fun, urban dining experience. True to its roots, B-Town’s dining room offers a familiar Northwest coastal vibe paired with a mouthwateringly mod twist. Fresh, fun, innovative featuring quality ocean to table cookery.
9 Restaurant offers affordable scratch made food containing only fresh, local ingredients. Thirsty? We also have an expansive liquor and beer selection!
Birch Bay’s only true seaside dining experience. Proudly serving fresh pacific northwest seafood, Kobe burgers, Asian inspired specialties and signature cocktails all at reasonable prices. Enjoy the 180-degree view of picturesque Birch Bay from any seat in the dining room.
Featuring water views from every table, Keenan’s at the Pier serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner daily highlighting fresh, seasonal menus.
Fresh is best! That is our philosophy. In a world of pre-packaged, preservative enhanced food, we strive to be the exception. Our scratch kitchen is the perfect environment to feature the best of the Pacific Northwest’s fresh & local ingredients.
Jalapenos uses only the freshest ingredients to bring you a truly delightful dining experience. Come enjoy great food and drinks, in a relaxing, festive Mexican atmosphere. As in Mexico, we celebrate life, family, and friends with the simple pleasures.
Chuckanut Brewery was awarded National Small Brewpub of the Year 2009 and Small Brewing Company 2011 at the Great American Beer Festival, Denver. The restaurant serves lunch, happy hour and dinner with an eclectic, fresh, local menu.
Avenue Bread started here at our Railroad Street cafe in the heart of downtown Bellingham and has been proudly serving up fine baked goods, deli style sandwiches, gourmet grinders, savory soups, and a great breakfast menu since 1995.
Enjoy scenic waterfront dining overlooking Squalicum Harbor at Bellwether on the Bay. Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill specializes in hearthfire and rotisserie cooking of local steaks and seafood.
Since 1984, The Bagelry has been a landmark in Bellingham-the place to meet for breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks. In-house pastries, locally roasted “Lotus” coffee and Boar’s Head cold cuts.
This classic Northwest eatery is situated on the waterfront with an expansive view of Semiahmoo Bay. Locals and guests rave about the oysters on-the-half-shell and the fish-and-chips. A local hotspot for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a late-night get-together.
Home of Chicago and Detroit Pan-Pizza! Authentic Pan-Pizzas are an exciting alternative to thin-crust pizzas. For thin-crust pizza fans, we are also serving a New York-style crust made light and tender. Each Fat Pie Pizza is a work of art. We hope you’ll love all of our pizzas as much as we do!
Offering an unparalleled dining experience by using the freshest ingredients and made from scratch recipes that will raise your dining favorites to a whole new level. Located on the picturesque Homestead Golf Course.
Bantam 46 is a gratuity-included, full-service restaurant.We are committed to bridging the gap between front-of-house and back-of-house by valuing them equally with the belief that all jobs are essential to a thriving restaurant!
A hoppin’ neighborhood burger joint with gas station memorabilia serves up top-notch burgers, creative appetizers, fish ’n’ chips, southern fried chicken burgers, and turbo charged milkshakes, craft brews & cocktails. Come down and fill’er up in Fairhaven or Sunnyland!
Serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 1994. Our customers always find our dishes with great satisfaction for we have used our special recipes which have been handed down from many generations. So come and enjoy our food!
American style diner serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Known for generous portions especially the 10 pancakes and American fried potatoes. Staff super friendly and nice. Variety of small plates available for low prices, making budget breakfasts easy and variable.
Enjoy the best conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Bellingham with everyday low price starting from only $1.50 to $3.50
Lunch is from 11:30 till 2:30 and dinner is from 5 to 9pm. We are closed on Sunday
Twin Sisters Brewing Company brings you the ales and lagers you want to drink — authentic, approachable and brewed with pure ardor. Twin Sisters Brewing Company is projected to begin brewing in May and open to the public June 2018.
The Steak House offers specially selected & naturally aged Prime Steaks for maximum tenderness & flavor. Broiled at 1800 degrees and basted with steak butter before serving, our steaks are sensational. We offer an extensive wine list and delectable desserts. Reservations recommended.
For over 35 years in Historic Fairhaven, the ‘Legendary’ Dirty Dan Harris Restaurant has been serving up the area’s finest custom-aged steaks, prime-rib, fresh seafood, premium spirits and award winning wines. This is what a steak and seafood restaurant should be.
Naan and Brew is family Indian restaurant proudly owned and operated by the Chana family. Open 7 days a week – Lunch buffet from 11 – 230 every day. Eight craft beers on tap. Generous portions with attentive staff make for an enjoyable lunch or dinner.
Besides brewing bold NW beers, we’re big on community & a sustainable Bellingham economy. We partner with local suppliers/farmers to create a menu of fresh Northwest pub food and support over 100 local non profits annually. Save the Ales!
Watch your favorite team on one of our many TVs in a vibrant atmosphere that includes a casino, poker room, family-friendly restaurant and sports bar. We have a great selection of beer on tap and a wide variety of delicious meals to choose from. Tell your friends to “Meet me at The Pitch!”
