Waddaya know? Waddaya say? Here at Nicki's again for the best fish and chips in the state. No surprises here. Fish and Shrimp combo with a tower of onion rings. It's always good here and the ladies working the floor are a hoot. This place isn't fancy. It's a waterfront watering hole and I'm here for it. Great read more

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We ate here for the first time about a week ago. Our granddaughter recently got married there in Bellingham and before we traveled back to Alaska we wanted to eat here. It was sort of on our bucket list. Worst mistake ever! Service was terrible and we were ignored. Our drinks took a long time to arrive but the food took even longer, almost an hour wait time for the food to arrive. Other people arrived after us but they got their food before us! When our food finally arrived it was not fresh or hot! I was so angry by then that I totally lost my appetite. I do not recommend this place nor will we ever go back to eat here!! Truthfully it felt like we were discriminated against because of our skin color read more

The service was great and the food was perfect, after a long day of travel. We wanted to take the drive down the beach side from Canada and found this gem. Amazing views and food, if you're in the area come check it out. read more

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Went for lunch yesterday on a friend's recommendation Fabulous fish and chips, generous portion , not greasy, fresh and lovely, also had salmon On Caesar. Again very generous, fresh and the best I have ever eaten. the vibe is comfortable, friendly, genuine and warm. Like a local establishment in a fishing village anywhere in England. I LOVE this place. It is our new Go-to. Service was just right- no weirdo waiter intrusions, straight forward service , friendly ,helpful and perfect. Wonderful! The prices are good and the food is superior. read more

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Excellent food, great atmosphere, service was good even though it was extremely busy. Highly recommend

Had a trip up to Bellingham today and the better half insisted we try Nicky's. Glad we did. We were there shortly before noon when they open. There were probably 10 other folks waiting to get in along with us. I take that as a good sign. We were grabbing a fish/shrimp combo to go to enjoy outside so I went in to order while she waited with our little pooch. Delightful vibe in the place while waiting for our order. Staff - truly funny and attentive. Delicious libations were flowing. Nice. The food was solid. Ginormous pieces of fish, plenty of steak fries and shrimp were more than enough for the both of us at our bench overlooking the water. Loved it. read more

The fish and chips were amazing. The salmon Caesar salad was the best I'd ever had. The atmosphere and views can't be beat. However, my son ordered chicken chunks (or whatever they're called) and they were really late (20 minutes) getting to the table and they were inedible. My son isn't picky but he said there were hard chunks in it. When we asked for it to be taken off the bill, it wasn't. Will definitely give them another shot because the place is awesome. We just won't order chicken. read more

Lived in Bham pretty much my entire life and this was the first time I visited. Was not let down! We had a large group and sat right in from the entrance. It had a divey, cafe, bar feel to it. Lots of signs hung inside with a view out the window. Our service was amazing, helpful, and made you feel like you were returning customers. Went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. When I was looking for dairy free options offered suggestions and what they also liked. I ended up ordering th Baked Potato, with the pulled pork, no butter, add jalapenos and I enjoyed it. Came hot and soft, was great mashed and mixed all together. It was a fun experience and a great place for groups to grab some food drinks and enjoy themselves! read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Horrible customer service. Arrived at 208pm. Stood there for 10+ mins. I'm a reasonable person, any sort of acknowledgement would have sufficed, "hello, we'll be right with you". Nothing. Cold glares instead. As if myself and 2 teen boys were invisible. We turned around to leave and then a waitress came, no apology or even a greeting, a simple "just 3?" And sat us at a table of her choice. Didn't bother asking our preference. She placed the menus on the table and no one ever came back to offer us water or bother taking our order. We walked out after another 10 minutes of nothing. Meanwhile, other ppl around us are being served and accommodated with smiles. One thing to treat ME this way, but you WILL NOT treat my kids this way. Be better. Never coming here again. read more

Some of the best fish and chips I've tried in the PNW, and I've tried a lot! Super service, very casual atmosphere. I would have given them 5 stars but my husband's beer was served in a lipstick-stained glass (which was removed from the bill). We will be back for sure. read more

In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated restaurants in Bellingham. The waterfront setting is amazing, the service is friendly, the drinks are strong, the prices are great, and the food is top notch. Not to mention they have amazing specials and a kick-butt happy hour. I recently got to re-visit when I was in town to attend the Downtown Wine Walk and we were looking for dinner-with-a-view. A wrong turn took us to Nicki's completely by accident, and while I hadn't visited in a couple of years I was reminded (some may say by fate) to check them out again. We ended up sitting outside and watching the sunset while nomming on their phenomenal fish 'n chips and sipping on a couple of tasty post-wine-walk beers. Our server was SO funny and friendly! Yeah, the decor is a little outdated and the bar has an 80s vibe, but really...this could be a good thing as it keeps the crowds away, right? And you really can't beat the views! read more

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Better than advertised, and that's saying a lot. I went to the restaurant with a lunch group and we were delighted with the service and the over-the-top good food. Because the group was located in a corner, away from the windows overlooking the harbor, we didn't have a view. Actually, I don't think anyone cared as our group was lighthearted and enjoying our first visit to Nicki's. Most of our party had to try the fish and chips. Yikes, they were great. read more

The radio ads for Nicki's are very enticing and I was in the mood for a big juicy hamburger, so... off I went. This was my first visit. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable, clean bar-type atmosphere with interesting harbor views. Service was prompt and friendly. The bathroom was even clean! There were also a couple of nice touches at each table. There was a complete condiment tray that even included little packets of hand wipes. I really appreciated all that attention to detail. Unfortunately, the experience declined from there on. The hamburger I received had a seriously flawed "bun-to-meat" ratio. There was over one and a half inches of bun and 1/4" of meat. The bun was plain uninspired white bread. It reminded me of Wonder bread in the form of a hamburger bun. The lettuce was not leaf lettuce, but a small amount of shredded lettuce. Likewise with tomatoes. No slices, but just a minute amount of diced. Take a guess about the cheese. Shredded. This hamburger meat was remarkably tasteless. In summary, I would rather have had a Big Boom from Boomers at half the price. Sadly, my hankering for a big, juicy hamburger went unfulfilled. read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Too much bum, not enough meat. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Hubby and I came for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a sunny day, so perfect weather for lunch at Nicki's. This time, I tried the Buffalo Wings and got the Shrimp apps instead of the meal. My husband ordered the fish and chips again. Service was as great as usual. The wings, on the other hand, could have been better crispy for my taste. Sauce was okay, but I preferred a bit more spicy to them. Probably won't order them again. The charboiled shrimp apps were not as good as previously ordered. Great view, great service, still my new favorite place. read more

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On beautiful days in Bellingham, Nicki's is the first place that comes to mind for lunch with stunning views of Bellingham Bay. Stopped by this week, and just as always, the portion sizes were huge, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommended for a comfortable, tasty dining experience by the water! read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Fish and Chips Chicken Bacon Caesar Burger with Baked Potatoe Side - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Average bar food, poor service. This place was pretty busy when we showed up and we were seated in about 20-30 minutes as estimated by the host. However, after ordering, three tables that were seated after us all got their food. We were starting to wonder what was going on when our server said, "oh I just realized your order got dropped." I think what she meant was, "I never put your order in." So we got a bowl of fries while we waited another 15 minutes for our food. Our food finally arrived 45 min after ordering. No offer to comp a meal or even a beer. But hey, we got an appy of mid level steak fries. The fish and chips they rave about were 3/5 at best, and the burger was decent. Definitely not worth the prices. read more

I gave a three because food was great. My server not so much. Had to hunt him down for almost everything. Came back because last time our food and service was fantastic. read more

Fun atmosphere with great views, super hamburgers and out of this world, huge fish and chips! read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Huge fish and chips! Could serve 2 people! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Good food, good drinks, great service, great view when it's light out. They hand cut all their fish in-house then batter and fry on order. Same thing with their onion rings. Their burger selection is good and they are fresh and delicious. They also have a build-your-own burger option. Bottomless steak fries. Their boards show all sorts of specials, especially desserts, and they all sounded very tempting. The decor is "fishing town chic". I think it fits in with being right near the marina. Drinks were good pours, our server was super friendly and knew what she was doing. Pro-tip: if you order the fish and chips, flip the fish over immediately and blot it with napkins to keep the coating crispy. Otherwise they'll steam on the bottom. Keep in mind their fish pieces are large. They *will* fill you up! read more

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Very nice staff, good service, pleasant outdoor views, but the food! You get lots of it, but it's soso at best. Fish and Chips, over battered and salty, fish filets good sized and not over cooked. Slaw overdressed, fries could have been crisper, and sauces ok, nothing to write home about. Fried pickles, lots of batter, greasy, light on the pickle, not a fan. Food a little greasy. Prawn and bacon salad, lots of lettuce, other additions a little light. Fish taco, big flour tortilla with fish and toppings rolled up inside, lots of fries, but didn't eat many due to not really crispy. $90 for three for lunch, not a real bargain. read more

OMG! Nicki's has the biggest and best burgers in town. It was so large (2/3 lb) that we split it and were still stuffed. The fries are the biggest I've ever seen and you get all you can eat with the burger. View was fantastic and the service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was fun and festive. This place is amazing!!! read more

Great fish and chips. Drinks nice a strong. Atmosphere is lacking and place could use a thorough cleaning. Other member in our party who ordered mussels, and ribs, were disappointed read more

We've only really gotten fish and chips, fish and chip combos and a couple of apps here, though we've heard the burgers are really good. It's definitely one of my favorite spots for fish and chips! They're hand-battered and they serve it on the iconic newspaper. You get one honkin' piece of fish plus a second smaller one and bottomless steak fries (though we've never actually made it far enough to get a refill). The fish and chips is always on point, if not a little greasy from time to time. The service, on the other hand, is very VERY hit or miss. Sometimes it's great! The servers are friendly and attentive and you get everything you need. Other times...not so much. We came once to sit out on the patio, the server told us to seat ourselves and never came out. We waited for probably 15 minutes without menus or water or anything before the gentlemen at the table next to us had his order taken and had to ask for water for himself too. Another time, we watched the two servers passive aggressively argue our whole meal while simultaneously slamming trays and dishes on empty tables. It's not gonna stop us from coming because we enjoy the fish and chips so much, just something to be aware of! read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

So i am a long time customer of your wonderfull establishment. Your fish-n-chips are the best! And your ribs almost top that! your staff is so professionel. I know that when i'm there I will be treated very well.. How ever the last few times i have been there I have and heard the cook yell and be very unpleasant to them. This is so very sad to see. I run a business in bellingham and have been here 18 years, If my staff was to do this there WOULD not be a second chance. I woory that others are going to see this take place and stop coming in. I was born and raised here. (1956) I would hate to see your staff look for other option's Great workers are very hard to come by these days. Keep rocking the great food Bill E read more

We sure loved this spot! Cant beat the patio view with the boats! My husband said it was the best fish and chips he has ever had. We enjoyed the story on the menu about the owners and facts about how majority of the menu is fresh ingredients, homemade and grass fed steak. Try the chili, you wont regret it! Our service was fantastic and love the friendly vibes from all the employees from the moment we entered to departing! Check it out! read more

Good prices, a bit dingy. Food was adequate to mid way better and cleaner options abound nearby.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. We started with an order of onion rings which were excellent! Crispy outside with a flavorful batter and nicely cooked onions inside. We both ordered their fish and chips - the wife had their bottomless steak fries and I subbed out the fries for a Caesar salad with a reasonable $1 up charge. The salad was ok as were the fries. Not exceptional but passable. The fish however was over-the-top GREAT!! Possibly the best I've ever eaten. Ever. The batter seemed to be the same as was used on the onion rings. Very good flavor and although it was light in texture it was nice and crispy. The fish was nicely cooked, moist and flaky inside. Did I mention the pieces (2 per order) were HUGE? We only ate one piece and took the second piece home for leftovers. And the house made dill pickle based tarter sauce was very good too. I prefer dill over sweet pickle so it was a win for me. We sat in the bar since there is still reduced seating but service was good. Prices are commensurate with portion size and quality. I'd definitely return when we are in the area. I might even make the 50 mile trip occasionally just for the fish and chips, it's that good. read more

Great place to grab a beverage, enjoy the view of the water, and our server was amazing and funny. A ton of food options as well. Have the fried twinky for dessert! read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Root beer marina - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Just ok. View of marina - well where the boats are kept at least. Food was ok. salad was fine, build your own burger was ok but pricey once you added in paying for toppings like onion and lettuce (which I don't get paying more for) or bacon and blue cheese (which I understand). They didn't have a children's menu so my 10 year old got a regular sized burger which was too much food. Very few vegetarian options - fried mushrooms didn't make a meal for the veggie in our group. He preferred the french fries - which were the star of the meal. On the positive - service was great. read more

Gosh this place is fun. Pre-pandemic, it was an awesome place for good old fashioned pub food, with as many people as you could fit at a table. It's still got great fish and chips and I can't say enough good things about the endless fries. Because they are endless. Duh. The burgers are also really tasty and the portions of everything are enormous. The bartenders mix great drinks, and service is exactly what you think it should be: fun, engaging, funny, and quite good. They're also really accommodating if you have an allergy or want an addition to your dish. There's nothing better than a fish and chips place in port town, and while there are many here, this is my favorite. Splurge for halibut or salmon, have a giant ice cold beer, and enjoy yourself. read more

Server was extremely nice and quick with service, ordered the fish and chips. I was extremely satisfied with that, made fresh to order and their homemade sauces are delicious! Coworker got the blue cheese burger, that thing was HUGE! The view on the water is great read more

Well, we visit Nikki's Bella Marina quite regularly. We love their fish and chips and their burgers are awesome but I would stay away from the shrimp cocktail. It's not worth it. We ordered it a few days ago and it was about 15 little tiny bay shrimp thrown into a glass with shredded lettuce underneath it....and a side of cocktail sauce. I don't recall the price but I think it was 10 bucks....not worth it at all. If you're gonna spend an extra 10 bucks, I would recommend just buying an extra piece of fish for your fish and chips meal. The staff is awesome as always, and will take care of your needs anytime you ask for something. read more

If you haven't been to this place in the last year, please give it another try, as they have definitely improved on the quality of the food and service. Outstanding dinner, and excellent waitress named Mallory!!!! JC read more

Even on a hazy day, it was a relaxing lunch outside on the patio to listen to the seagulls and watch the boats in the water. I enjoyed the fish and chips with steak fries, and was a very large portion! The food was delicious and certainly hit the spot! The service was wonderful and very friendly! read more

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I'm from CO and this is the first place on my list to visit when I come to Bellingham. The service is amazing and the food is as well. I fell in love with the fish and chips and on my last visit I had the fish tacos. YUMMY!!! I'll definitely be back read more

While traveling from Seattle to Vancouver BC on vacation from Minnesota we stopped here for dinner and we were definitely not disappointed! Let's start with the service...Mallory was an excellent server! We had her running from the get-go with our drinks (my husband tried 2 samples of beer before deciding on one). She was very personable, fast and efficient. Everything you want in a server! Now on to the food!...We had the fish and chips and pulled pork sandwich (both with yummy steak fries). My husband said it was the best fish and chips he has ever had (and he has had a lot over the years!). The fish batter was crispy and not at all greasy and the fish was flaky and meaty. I really loved it too and the homemade tarter sauce and ranch dressing were SO good as well. The bbq pulled pork sandwich was excellent and probably the best I have ever had. There was homemade (I believe) slaw to go on top and the bun was homemade and didn't get soggy. My husband "doesn't like cole slaw", but I made him take a bite with it and he wanted the rest of his portion with it on it. The atmosphere of this establishment is supper club ish and the view of the harbor didn't hurt the eyes. The weather wasn't the best, but I could see sitting out on the deck if it was. Overall we loved this place and wish it was closer to home. We would definitely recommend it to anyone craving good food and wish we could have tried the burgers too, but there just wasn't enough room in our stomachs. read more

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Don't know what we enjoy most, as there is so much to love about this place. Is it the food, the fun & friendly service, the working class vibe, the view? All I know is that my hubby and I go here more often than anywhere else in town. Although they have yummy looking burgers, our go to is the fish & chips. They're fresh, with just the right amount of breading, perfectly cooked every time and never greasy. Dip that fish in their homemade tartar sauce & it's heaven. The menu jokes that their fish & chips are not served with coleslaw, "never has been, never will," but you can indeed order a side of wonderfully seasoned, mayo free slaw. Yum! We often share a single plate as the portions are huge and the fries are bottomless. The fresh caught mussels are tender and served in a most delicious broth. Maybe someday we'll try something else on the menu but why mess with perfection? The service is excellent. They make you feel like a welcomed, old friend. We always have fun and leave feeling happy & satisfied. Great margaritas and a harbor view that can't be beat. Although they have a lively bar in the center of the restaurant, this place is absolutely family friendly. Thanks, Nikki's! And a special shout out to manager and waitress Darci - you rock! read more

AMAZING! The fish and chips are delicious, and the portion size is gigantic especially for the price! :) read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Quite apart from being a really nice place to sit overlooking the marina, this is a very nice restaurant and bar with seating inside by large picture windows, and tables on the deck under the sun. First the service is a little slow. But, unless you're in a hurry this is not a problem. The wait staff is friendly, loud and wanting to share a fun experience with you. We ordered coffee to go with lunch. It's not fancy coffee...just plain, but freshly brewed and very nice. My wife ordered a Four Alarm burger with a side of slaw and fries. It was a huge burger and was very tasty with two large grass fed burger patties. I ordered the fish and chips, the restaurant's signature dish. The fries were excellent, the fish portions were large and delicious. Though deep fried, the fish wasn't greasy in the least, and the batter was like a slightly thicker tempura batter. All told we found this to be an excellent choice for lunch and we would not hesitate to recommend the food, the service, the venue and the view. Very nice! read more

First time here and I am not impressed with the food. The customer service from our waitress was good, but the wait was way too long. We had 8 people in our party and it took about an hour to get our food. The taste of the food was disappointing. I had the salmon and grill prawn. The salmon was a bit over cooked and was dry. There was no seasoning on the salmon and the vegetables. The flavor was too plain. My daughter ordered the steak and it was very dry and plain. Another team member who ordered burger and it was very plain. Overall, food was disappointing. Not sure what it was but both my wife and I had really bad headache after the meal. read more

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