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Great Blue Heron Grill

4.1 (70 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Phoenix Z.

We came here twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch. It IS one of the only 2 restaurants near the 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.

View from our table. Off the golf course w subtle lake view.
Gina M.

Food: fresh and really flavorful. My hubby n I decided to split 2 dishes. Prime rib hash: was very rich and a mild kick w the spicy peppers in the hash. Potatoes were done well and not mushy. Fl oboe profiles were full and really elevated for a hash. French toast: thick toast, not "eggy" in flavor. Subtle vanilla and cinnamon. Topped w strawberries, blueberries and fresh made whipped cream. Ohhhh sooooo good. Service: was good and Consistent. I wouldn't say anything in particular was a standout but we were able to enjoy a nice and relaxing brunch. Ambiance: it's an open floor plan and you can see the bar from the main dining room which has a fireplace and feels like a warm and traditional lodge / cabin feel. Located within the golf course. You can easily see lake and greens from many of the tables within the restaurant.

Lamb pasta
Mike M.

Food was tasty Portions a bit small Scenery quite nice Recommended if you are in semiahmoo

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Fen F.

Nice cozy establishment with a great view. The lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for. We stayed at the Semiahmoo Resort so this was a convenient place for a Sunday brunch. The menu is fairly limited but food was decent. You walk in; the restaurant is to your left and the golf shop to your right. You can shop while waiting for your food. How cool is that? One stop for both of my favorite activities: shopping and eating!

Char su ribs have the most amazing flavor!
Jodi S.

Dad and I really enjoyed our dinner last night! We ordered off the light and appetizer meal because we weren't very hungry and we still ended up bringing a box home! The french fries were amazing because they have the skin on and are salted perfectly. Dad had the wedge salad and it was just the right size and not too overly covered with blue cheese as someplace still. I had the char Sue ribs and asked for a side of vegetables which wasn't on the menu, but I was served a delightful plate of veggies. The char Su ribs were absolutely amazing and a bigger serving than I expected from the appetizer menu. Will continue to keep this as one of our favorite places in the Birch Bay area! As always, the view is wonderful the wait staff is attentive, the bartender is amazing, the manager stops by to say hello and the vibe is casual but nice.

Heidi M.

Yikes.....I don't recommend..we came in because most dining spots were closed down or full on 4 of July weekend and COVID...and they were open and taking customers, so one star for that! The other star for their tater tots/onion rings...but the rest..no thanks. Scallops, ick...salmon I don't recommend...never had this bad of salmon ever! Not only was it dry but also fishy, tasted frozen. Prices were extremely high for such low quality of food. The servers were nice, but disappointed that it took so long...longer than acceptable to get food.. even during COVID...also our food was served in paper/cardboard container:(

Lamb burger with sweet potato waffle fries! AND they do gluten free!
Gar C.

Excellent service, very attentive server with knowledge of the area and the menu. Perfect setting and delicious food from start to finish.

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Great place for dinner. Excellent food and nice relaxing atmosphere. We definitely will come back again.

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Great place to go and relax and enjoy good food and drinks! Love the friendly service!

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I've been to this restaurant many times. The wait staff is always great. The food is delicious. The cooks are doing a great job.

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Hailey is a perfect addition to the team. She's attentive and personable and efficient. The food arrived hot and she kept the coffee coming

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Great menu, generous cocktails and friendly service overlooking a beautiful golf course - best kept secret in Whatcom county!! Will be back.

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