Blue Fin Sushi was one of my go to places when I lived in Bellingham and was going to WWU. It is located right down the hill from the campus and I cannot count the times I have been there or ordered out from there. It may not be quite in the budget of a college student to be eating there all the time but it is affordable in my opinion. This is one of my favorites and is a favorite among my friends. We even still stop by on our way to or from Canada, basically whenever we are in the area. The sushi chef is super nice and easily will have a conversation with you if you are eating at the sushi bar. The sushi is always fresh and good quality. I even bring people from Seattle up to eat here because it is so good. Sometimes my friends and I say it is better than most sushi places down here in Seattle and no one believes us until they try it. if you go to WWU, I would recommend trying this place out. If your parents are visiting or friends and you want somewhere casual to eat with good food, I would go here. I have tried the cooked food and the sushi. I would recommend the sushi over the cooked food but both are good for the price. read more

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Blue Fin has the best sushi around. The fish is always super fresh and the cuts are generous. The rolls are also creative and fun. The service can be hit or miss (when there was dine in), but my understanding is that they're still takeout only. The deluxe sashimi platter has been a birthday tradition for myself and I'm always super pleased! Keep an eye on their fresh list too, they often have things like toro and uni. read more

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Service was fantastic, we were checked on a lot but not too much. They gave us time to enjoy our food and not be like "how's everything" every 5 seconds. It's a small little place but it didn't feel crowded even though there were multiple families dining in. Food was tasty. read more

Fabulous sushi. Menu is large and creative. Largest selection of sushi rolls I've seen. Relaxing quiet lunch with great service. Everything we've had in our 2 visits was very fresh with delicious sauces to add variety to rolls. We plan to come back each week and the menu has enough variety to support many visits. read more

Blue Fin is a great Japanese restaurant with fresh ingredients and tasty food. Sometimes they are so busy, there can be a wait. But I didn't take any stars off the rating because they tell you up front, at the time of ordering. The food is so good, that I see why sometimes they get backed up though! I have only ever gotten fresh food with great rice. I mention the rice as to get such fresh rice every time, I have found to be a real hallmark of a great Asian restaurant. Ha ha ha read more

I love sushi but I appreciate that Blue Fin has a larger menu than just sushi. I like ordering the salmon teriyaki bento box as it gives a good variety of different Japanese food. The tempura is light and crisp, not at all greasy. The salad dressing isn't my favorite but it is adequate. The teriyaki salmon is delicious. I don't eat meat so I can't speak to their other options like teriyaki chicken. I appreciate that you can choose between tempura and gyoza since the gyoza has pork. California rolls are not my favorite either but it balances out the rest of the bento box nicely. When I do order sushi, Blue Fin is my go to in Bellingham for Nigiri sushi. It's fresh and well prepared. read more

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Ok service has gotten a lot better so I am updating my review. The sushi is still over priced but out of all places they have the best spicy tuna sashimi sauce but the tuna itself felt a little dry. The happy hour menu is much more reasonably priced! The spicy tuna roll is big and actually has some spice too it. I also enjoyed their tempura eel and dynamite roll. read more

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Nigiri and Bento boxes were some of the best I've had. Coming from Irvine in orange country I've had my fair share of bento and this one is so well made. Price is a bit high but it's justified based on the quality. I had some snapper which the lady recommended over the phone and it was delightfully tender and fresh. Some of the safest Covid measures I've seen from a take out place in Bellingham as well. Some people have complained about the wait I've seen but it only took 25 min, and calling ahead really helped. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for super tasty and thoughtful food read more

Blue Fin Sushi - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

We dropped in for lunch. Cute lol unassuming place. We got some green tea. It was real good. My host got the golden roll and I got the sushi and sashimi with salad. It was not exactly fresh. I can't say it was bad but it didn't melt in my mouth. I couldn't eat the squid. The miso wasn't my fave and the salad dressing just didn't have the kick I was used to. My friends golden roll was very yummy. The scallop was cooked nicely and I enjoyed it. read more

Blue Fin Sushi - Sushi and sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Very fresh, great service, great courtesy. Yummm. Even though I came in at the end of the night, they still preparing a delicious takeout meal for me. read more

Yummm Husband and I stopped in right at opening time, 4:30, and we were out by 5:15 with happy full tummies. He ordered the tuna lover and added some toro, and I had a roll with toro and unagi. Everything was fresh and delicious and the Toro was the best I've had in Washington. Our bill was reasonable and service was prompt and friendly. My only complaint would be that I decided not to order more and I should have! Next time. read more

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I love this place. Great, fresh flavors. I just wish they would open back up for table service after the pandemic.

Wonderful place for quality sushi. Sushi is fresh and flavorful. The selection of sushi rolls is large. This place is one of our the top favorites for sushi. read more

They're only open for take-out right now, but what incredible food we ate at our dining room table! My wife savored her chicken teriyaki bento box, but the portions were so generous, she saved some for tomorrow's lunch. And my 'fish 'n chips' Japanese panko style was the tastiest, moistest, crispiest fish I've ever eaten. (No lunch leftovers for me, however.) if I could give them six stars, I would. H read more

My husband and I have been here a few times since discovering it, and I have to say, their food is delicious! I don't eat raw fish myself, so I ordered a chicken teriyaki Bento box, which was filling and tasty! They are very generous with the chicken; the shrimp and vegetable tempura, and the California rolls were wonderful. I have since been to a couple more sushi places, and they don't even compare. read more

Absolutely fantastic sushi. Some of the freshest salmon I've had in the PNW, and the roles were so well made. Hands down the best sushi I've had in a long time! read more

Holy fish rolls!!! I'm a fan of Sushi. I had been searching for a sushi restaurant that would blow my tastebuds! I found it! This quaint little restaurant is just what you need for great service and efficient staff. Not too big, but enough seating to be comfortable! The sushi chefs are thoughtful and consistent, which I must say is a huge must! Each time I've dined at Blue Fin, the look or taste of the rolls never change! The wait staff is attentive. On top of those refills!!! They pre bus the tables in a timely manner and keep the dining room nice and tidy. Might I mention the noise level is just perfect. My favorite rolls have to be; the Rainbow Roll, Vegas Roll, and the Seattle Roll. You cannot beat the precision and attention to detail with how the chefs ROLL these babies. I love coming here! Gotta make it my regular monthly spot! Enjoy! I know you won't be disappointed! Way to go Blue Fin! read more

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Sushi is consistently good here. We've tried a few other places and always come back to Blue Fin. The tempura seemed a bit oily today but otherwise good. read more

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So good!! Exceeded my expectations and the service was very good too. Our server was patient and helpful with all of our questions

Best sushi in town hands down. They never fail. Fresh fish, rolls are on point, great selection and my family is ALWAYS satisfied. Thanks for being consistent and bringing great sushi to Bellingham. read more

I just moved here from CA and this is the second sushi place I've tried. I'm shocked to see Blue Fin below Jun's. The service was a bit slower than Jun's, but they were packed and had people waiting, along with reservations. The girls running the front seem to all help each other and work fast with good attitudes. When they brought me my spider roll and jalapeño poppers, I couldn't believe how beautiful the presentation was. Taste? Friggin bomb. When I pulled into Blue Fin's lot, I thought it looked like some cooperation or something. Are they? I have no clue. But they actually have a parking lot (which seems rare in Bellingham), and they really pay attention to detail. I really appreciate when a sushi restaurant shows a photo of each of their rolls, which they actually do. It really helps you decide when you're too hungry to read a menu. They don't use too much rice (like Jun's). So yea! Basically I'm saying, avoid choosing yelps number one Sushi recommendation, and go with number two. I think Jun's is only number one because of location. Their sushi is mediocre and reminds me of the prepacked stuff you'd get at Whole Foods. Check out my comparison photo! read more

Blue Fin Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Best sushi in town. Decent prices. Reliable and consistently good. Have never eaten there, only takeout, and always good.

I kept hearing this is the best Sushi restaurant in Bellingham, and I agree. The price could be a bit higher than other restaurants, but you are paying for the quality. I come here for special occasions. Every time I stop by, I ask the chef over the counter "what do you recommend today?" Certain fish are seasonal. Also depending on the day, they seem to be able to get super excellent quality fish by chance. For rolls, my favorites are Rainbow ($12), Cherry Blossom ($14), Ruby ($13), Wild Thing ($14). Service is excellent, food delicious, I love this place. ベリングハムの寿司では、Blue Finが一番美味しいとあちこちから噂をききますが、同感です。ちょっと高めですが、美味しいので、特別な時に食べに来ます。にぎりは、今日のお勧めを聞いて、オーダーします。ロールはRainbow ($12)、Cherry Blossom ($14)、Ruby ($13)、Wild Thing ($14) が好きです。サービスもいいです。 read more

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Great teriyaki! Best I've had in Bham. Friendly staff and clean. Not much more to say ... and not much more needs to be said.

Everything I've ordered was fresh and good. Food was prepared in a timely manner. Will order again.

This is the only legit sushi joint in Bellingham. I'm sorry but my wife and I are sushi snobs and only consider places such as Shiro/Shimaya and Sushi by Yuji and other similar restaurants in Vancouver BC as authentic and worthwhile to go. We have been struggling to find somewhere that is tolerable in Bellingham and I'm glad we do not have to look anymore. The fish is fresh and the place wasabi in their nigiri. I wish they had fresh wasabi, though. There is a wide variety of rolls to choose from and it seems that they receive fresh fish every Thursday so Friday may be the best time to go! read more

Blue Fin Sushi - Sushi combo with Dragon Roll (unigi/avocado/tempura prawn) - $24.95. Pricey yes, but the sushi is very fresh and done right. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Great friendly atmosphere. Food was delicious snd huge portions. Would return when in Washington and craving sushi.

I'm a die hard for some good sushi, and new to the area I've been dying to find a spot. This place is super close to my house, so I was hoping for the best. My first time ordering there, I ended up getting pretty bad food poisoning later that night. Giving the place the benefit of the doubt, I tried it again a few months later. A few hours later I was dealing with food poisoning again. Because I've gotten so sick twice before, I won't be going back. The food is alright, but I've decided it's never worth my gamble again. read more

So there *is* good sushi in Bellingham after all! I decided to try again to treat myself to sushi here after a long clinic last night, and I'm pleased that I can stop searching, because this is definitely my spot. As soon as I walked in, service was friendly and attentive, and I was promptly seated at a small table. Inside decor is very nice too. One thing I've pretty much resigned myself to is the mediocre tea that is served in asian eateries in this country; oversteeped and bitter, or else not much more than hot water. I could tell I was in for something good at this place as soon as I tasted my tea--it was a lovely Genmaicha with a deep complex toasty flavor, and served at the perfect time and temperature. The miso soup was similarly good, it was obviously house-made from fresh miso instead of being the cheap reconstituted stuff. (You know, when the cloudy bit keeps separating and you have to stir it back in? This wasn't like that.) I wanted to get a sampling of the sushi, so I decided to order the Sushi Dragon plate and a 911 roll. This gave me two rolls and eight pieces of nigiri. I'm glad I did it that way, because even though I really liked both rolls, the nigiri ended up being my favorite part. All the fish was of outstanding quality and was impeccably fresh, and the cuts were very generous. Not only did I love my usual favorites like the salmon and all three kinds of tuna, but more impressively, even the mackerel (which I normally don't care for due to its 'fishy' flavor) was soft, buttery, and had a depth of flavor I don't normally find. Service was great through the whole visit, and I didn't have to wait long to settle the check. I will be back to try some of the rest of the menu, and to have some more of that amazing nigiri sushi. It's probably a shade too pricey to have every single time I go to Bellingham, but that's just the way it is with sushi places--even the bad ones are expensive. Given the outstanding quality of both the food and the service, I felt like I got a great value here. read more

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Almost a 4 star here. Would be higher but I feel like the price is pretty steep for rolls that only have 5-8 pieces. We came at lunch time on a Friday and were seated quickly. The restaurant is open and clean and the wait staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a group of five and were seated near the door. The menu is expansive with a lot of roll options. It was almost a little overwhelming but provided lots of good choices. I went with the P-Tai Roll and gyoza. My friend let me know one roll would not be enough, maybe for someone with portion control I guess, but they were small, you would still be hungry after one roll. The P-Tai roll was delicious. Tempura snapper, cucumber, avocado, topped with tobico, spicy mayo, and Sriracha. It was listed as spicy but it by no means had any heat, no more than a small amount of wasabi, could definitely use more heat. The fish was very fresh, so we're the vegetables. The fish was crunchy and delicious. The rice was tender, overall I really enjoyed the roll. My friends also enjoyed their rolls, but agreed they were a little small for the price. The gyoza I had I think were frozen, which was ok, but it's always better to find a place with gyoza made in house. It had a bit too much of that acrid onion flavor and cabbage. They were decent. Overall give it a 3.75, good but could be better. read more

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Excellent sushi and superb service. Will visit again next time we are back in Bellingham

Had bad service here several times in dining and takeout. My husband drove 20 min to get some sushi because they disconnected their phone and we couldn't order online either. He got there over an hour before they closed and the doors locked. The lady comes out and says "we have too many orders so we aren't taking anymore". What kind of business operates like that? They should at least answer their phone and tell customers that! There are a lot of other sushi restaurants in Bellingham that are so much better, not just their service but also their food! We gave them yet another chance and they blew it. They're officially off the list! read more

I love sushi. I could eat it every day. I would if I could. I've been to at least 2 other sushi places in Bellingham and this is BY FAR the best one. Mainly because its the only place Ive found that serves what Blue Fin Sushi calls the Summer Roll. It's a sushi roll that has had the rice replaced by cucumber, and its absolutely delicious. Another roll I always order is the Golden Bridge, which is a baked roll with scallops, cucumber and crab. I like this place WAY more than Wasabee because of the wide selection of rolls and the size of the rolls. I like this place WAY more than Kuru Kuru because the quality of the rolls and fish they serve. Of course, service is excellent. The wait staff is fast and friendly. The prices are reasonable. This is definitely my go-to place when I want sushi. read more

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Food was great! Got the salmon nigiri and dynamite roll, everything was fresh and delicious

What a flip flop experience. Our first time visit was for a late lunch on Friday. At first, we were greeted by a very quite waitress who didn't say much and took a very long time to place our order. Not much of a greeting or interaction as well, from the owner/sushi chef, as he was immersed in his lap top on the customer side of the sushi counter. From our first impressions, we were not expecting much with the rest of our sushi experience... Boy were we WRONG... We ordered "Sushi & sashimi" and the "Salmon teriyaki bento box". The portions were huge... the fish was very fresh.... the salmon was tender and delicious... the creations were magnificent. The Ozeki Nigori Sake was smooth and refreshing. All in all, we were pleasantly surprised by the second half of our visit. The WWU students are so lucky to have such a good quality sushi restaurant so close to their campus. In spite of the first impression.... we will be back.. read more

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Good food, good price, HUGE servings. Wonderful and quick take out. Looking forward to eating here again!

My favorite sushi/sashimi in Bellingham. A great place, if dining alone, to sit at sushi bar

Always a great treat when we crave some sushi, bit pricey for one roll though. Would definitely recommend.

Blue Fin's Mars Roll is a huge winner! Come in for some tasty masterpieces. I really appreciate the cleanliness and good customer service. Bellingham has so many great places but this one for sushi is definitely my pick! read more

Stopped here on our way through Washington. Very clean interior with efficient and friendly staff. I had the Bellingham roll and my wife had the Golden Cali roll and we also had the Yam roll. All came beautifully presented and were very tasty. The tempura within the rolls were crispy and well tempered. We really enjoyed our meal. Prices are consistent with a lot of other sushi joints we frequent. This place goes on our "short list" of excellent sushi bars. read more