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    Lighthouse Bar & Grill

    3.5 (172 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LIGHTHOUSE BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Dana P.

    Beautiful place with amazing food. The staff is friendly. The environment is gorgeous and if you can get there on a sunny day, sit outside and have happy hour! All happy hour items are three dollars off a piece, which makes it a great deal.

    Chandra P.

    My husband and I spent Memorial Day weekend in Bellingham, the Lighthouse Bar and Grill never disappoints. The atmosphere and ambiance is easily the first thing that is noticed it's very relaxed and adorned with great views of Bellingham Bay. I greatly appreciate the stellar we received from every staff member of Hotel Bellwether; our server Andrea was exceptional. The food also never disappoints, I really appreciate the menu including multiple vegetarian dishes. I will return and highly recommend!

    We are at the far end of the restaurant , I t's quiet and we find the booths to be very private and comfortable.

    We live locally in Bellingham, but a lot of people who come here are staying at the hotel. There's quite a few options for a good food in Bellingham, but we wanted to dress up a bit so we decided to go to the Bellweather. We've been here several times and always had a good time, about half the time we go to the bar side, but it was a bit busy tonight. We were greeted at the front by Erick who we hadn't met before. My wife and I are pretty social so we do enjoy having a host at a restaurant, this is something we were used to before we moved. Erick and our server Maureen were super cool, just the right amount of friendly, and just the right amount of letting us chill. We do like the vibe at Bellweather, it's a place where you can get dressed up a little bit but then completely chill. They had a great classical guitarist who was providing some super mellow tunes, perfect volume. Lighting was great, great mise en scène. We started with the crab cakes, then had them bring out a Caesar salad, then the scallop potatoes which are cut up, razor, thin. I thought the star was the potatoes and the very interesting sauce. Cap off with Pellegrino and mocktail since we don't drink, super mellow and enjoyable evening. We spent quite a bit of time there and it just slipped by pretty quickly. I don't understand the other reviews about the service, the service we got was prompt in excellent. Thanks to Erick and Maureen for helping us feel at home and I hope we'll be back soon!

    Happy hour specials
    Jenna D.

    Eat outside and take in the lovely views with amazing food. PSA: It's on the water and can be cold, but they have blankets! Five of us went to dinner, we all had something different: Salad, duck, a sandwich...So obviously a very big range of cuisine. But the good part was that they were all so delicious that we couldn't choose which was best. Drinks are super creative and delicious, but woo! Some of them are STRONG. Service was really fantastic and very friendly. Despite it being freezing and breezy, the food stayed warm while we were eating, and the experience was super enjoyable. I'd suggest making a reservation for the weekend as it can be a prime location. OR - hurry down for a great happy hour!

    View from bar
    Joan F.

    Great breakfast spot--we had good service, beautiful views and delicious food. The thick cut toast and fresh strawberry jam looked amazing, and my own omelette was super satisfying without being heavy or greasy. The classic breakfast featured wonderful local sausage. This restaurant seemed to feature local foods, which we appreciated. If we can return for lunch or dinner, we will.

    Ice cold beer
    Thomas S.

    Pizza was great, wings were great, pulled pork and as great, burgers were great & the ice cold beer was amazing ! Wish they had dessert

    View from table in dining area
    Whitney R.

    We came here for our 32 wedding anniversary. We arrived early so we went to the bar for a few drinks. Not a great whisky selection for a High end place. We had an old fashion and it was not balanced at all. We love the view of the water for sure. The dining area is a great view of the bay as well. For the food well. We had prime rib and it was very fatty. They do not offer mash potatoes so which is so weird to me. I would have ordered the Fillet but I am not able to eat it without Mash potatoes. Over all the view was great and the service was awesome. The food for the price well I am not sure I would rush back.

    Halibut! Absolutely divine
    Melia W.

    We had an absolutely perfect meal tonight. We started with the baguette with olive oil and balsamic. Then for dinner my husband had the filet with a glass of Caymus, and I had the halibut, pictured, both were cooked to perfection and the flavors were perfect. We ended with the Pots de Crème and a lemon tart. So amazing Our server really took the whole experience to a new level. Thank you for a great meal!

    Bloody Mary and Cappuccino
    Nykein S.

    Our visit to the Lighthouse Breakfast Spot offered a mixed bag of delights and disappointments. We sampled the Lighthouse Breakfast and the Lighthouse Benedict, opting to substitute bacon for the ham in the latter. The Benedict, served with a unique biscuit twist, left us with a mixed impression. While it certainly filled us up, we found the biscuit a tad dry, and the bacon portions were disappointingly scant - almost as if they were stretched thin. However, the flavors were passable. The Lighthouse Breakfast, featuring two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, hearty potatoes, and Avenue Bread's sourdough toast, was a more satisfying experience. Though the bread proved a bit tough to chew, the eggs were spot on. Unfortunately, our bacon was missing initially, but upon notifying our waitress, they promptly rectified the oversight, even comping our cappuccino as a gesture of apology. Despite the hiccups, we would consider revisiting, primarily for the picturesque view and commendable service. However, we'd ensure to plan our visit at a leisurely pace, allowing ample time to savor the experience without any rush. We came in for Breakfast on a weekend a little before 10AM. The beautiful view, enhanced by the glass wall blocking any wind, added to the pleasant ambiance. It took a while in between visits from the waitresses to be served, but we were not in a rush and the view gave us something to do. Our waitresses were super friendly, professional, and accommodating. They both apologized for the delay when we first got our drink order in and another when food was brought out. We ordered a total of a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, and Cappuccino. The Bloody Mary, while nothing particularly unique, was satisfying. Adding some Tabasco sauce and lime gave it a little more flavor. My husband enjoyed his first-ever Cappuccino, and the Mimosa, served with a glass of champagne and orange juice on the side, was a delightful touch.

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    Decent service, food, and beer selection. Tried it for lunch while visiting and would try again.

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    Food is always excellent. Fish & Chips are excellent. Service is spot on and friendly. All seating offers beautiful views.

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    Ask the Community - Lighthouse Bar & Grill

    Is there a dress code? Is it more upscale? I want to go for my birthday and I really want to dress up nice but I don't want to be too overdressed

    I have never been for dinner, only brunch and lunch. It is Washington casual, a nice dress should work for dinner.

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    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.

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