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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Loved the service, the staff was quick and had an amazing personality. This was our first time here and will definitely be back!

My boyfriend said his fish and chips were the best in the USA he has had. Growing up in the UK he would know! The cheeseburger I had was very flavorful. I loved their house made ranch. The French fries heated up well also when eating leftovers. read more

The view is full of boats and nice next to water. Beware of seagull poop. The smell of restaurant is old pub or 80s restaurant/carpet. No smell coming out of kitchen or food smells. Worst fish & chips. Full of grease. Cold stale fries that tasted like they sat in dirty old grease. Tried lots of salt & pepper and it did not work. Tied to mask the grease soaked fish tartar sauce and nothing helped. Left my food and left hungry. My husbands wings were tiny and lacked any flavor. I will not be returning. read more

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I am very picky when comes to fish and chips and hands down this the place to be for that! I love how all the waitress when you come in call you sweetie or honey and it lets me know this is the spot that I would return to and the food is amazing! I cannot wait to come back and get another batch of fish and chips here! Love the view of the water and Bellingham! read more

Hands down some of the best service in town. They're super friendly and professional and experienced. They know how to greet you when you walk in the door no matter how busy they are. Love this! Huge portions. Great location right on the water. And there always seems to be a lively atmosphere and the food quality is also some of the best in town! And their prices are super affordable for what you get! Best house made tartar sauce I've ever tasted. Literally. I kid you not. Get the tartar sauce. And their fish n chips really do deserve an award. And oh my goodness the ribs are sooooo tender and juicy and good! And steak fries are phenomenal! One of the few restaurants in this little town that really know what they're doing. Come hungry and leave happy! This is definitely a meat and seafood place. But their creamy Caesar salads with parm, croutons and fresh black pepper are also amazing. One of these days I'll be back to try a burger. Only fault are bathrooms are a little dingy but we came at a busy time. Older building right on the water. I love this place. read more

The view is great both from outside seating and inside seating. The fish and chips did have really big pieces but I thought they were just OK not the best like they claim. The fries are fine but not a style I like in particular. The pulled pork salad my wife got was quite good. Coffee was $3 and that really is too high read more

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The view here is WOW!!!!! Having dinner here while watching sunset is such a nice experience. The service was outstanding. They remembered each of our order and was very sweet to us. Side note: love their homemade margarita! read more

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This is the place your dad took you to. Great location on the water near the marina boats, very well stocked bar, TVs with some sports on, and some good ole Americana coming out of the kitchen! Nicki's tantalized with a menu full of great photos of burgers and Hot Dogs and their famous fish and chips. The real product didn't disappoint! I ordered a half rack of ribs that were perfectly seasoned, sauced, and melted off the bone. They were delicious. I had mine with Nicki's nice, thick steak fries that was dipped in five of their homemade sauces. The homemade ranch and blue cheese dressings were excellent. The ranch had a secret ingredient I could never figure out, but it was unique, and I could have licked the ramekin! Our server had a great personality, and she could sell anything, including this decadent coffee dessert. Great place. Highly recommend going here. I'll be back for sure. read more

Nicki's Bella Marina - Coffee ice cream pie? Whatever it was it was AWESOME! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Great harbor view, might explain the high menu prices. So then to looking what off sets the prices, well maybe the fish and chips nope wrong choice, maybe the wait staff,,nope lacking basic customer service skills. Maybe stop for a drink,,,oh well not a total loss read more

We arrived by boat in Squalicum harbor and really only went t oNicki's because they were the closest place to get lunch. We were greeted with a friendly smile and chose a table on the deck looking over the harbor. The server was friendly and brought ice water quickly. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich and I ordered the blue cheese bacon burger. We both ordered Margaritas. Service was speedy and both the Margaritas and the sandwiches were delicious! I highly recommend Nicki's! read more

Fish and Shrimp with chips was delicious! We had great service with our bay view. Love the bottomless steak fries! Service was excellent. Go for a cosmo at HH. Delicious. read more

FYI I'm just reviewing the fish and chips. We've been here many times and that's all we order. Last 2 times were during Covid so we were lucky enough to sit on the deck. The restaurant is following all guidelines and servers were conscientious in making sure everyone else was following as well. They have a great beer selection on tap, which is usually what we order with the fish. It's quite a generous portion, 2 really good sized pieces. The fries are fine but I always like a 'real fry' cut in house. That's the gold standard for me. Freshly battered fish and fresh chips. These are frozen and they're fine. That's why not 5 stars. But the fish and batter can easily carry the dish. Great tartar. We've seen burgers here but haven't had one. They look great though. We also love the view from the deck. Not many places in Bham to sit right over the water! read more

Wow. The fish and chips wonderful!!! Great spacing. Wonderful staff!! I'm so glad I came. Now I know what the are voted the best. read more

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Excellent hamburgers, fish and chips and great selection of beer. Wonderful lunch spot on a sunny day to sit on the deck overlooking the marina. Wait staff does a very good job! Friendly, informative and attentive. Please tip as much as you can - they work hard and deserve it! read more

Small, friendly place with an nice outside deck overlooking the boats in the Marina...Excellent Big Burgers, a bit expensive, but big enough for 2 people...I am not a big fan of their Fish and Chips...too oily and too much breading for my taste...The $4.25 Local Micrbrews during Happy Hour are a bargain. I upped my review to 4 stars because now that I know to go during Happy Hour and stick to the Burgers I always have an enjoyable experience! :-) read more

Great food, great and friendly service. The cherry on top is it's at the beautiful marine.

Awesome fish and chips. Huge pieces obviously hand battered. Killer giant burgers. Sincerely friendly service - example: our waitress disappeared and another waitress not in our section stepped up and filled in. Relaxing yet festive after work atmosphere. Really cold beer, and in a chilled glass, too. Tartar sauce was a little on the mayonnaise-y side but still had good flavor. Great view of harbor and fishing boats. Can't go wrong here. read more

We came here for lunch and left surprisingly happy! Great drinks, fantastic service and the food was good. It's not trying to be anything it isn't, and we liked it just for that! read more

Amazing fish and chips. Friendly service. Great waterfront atmosphere. Good selection of local beers. Very enjoyable experience.

This is a fun atmosphere with a great view! The fish ans chips are huge and have a good amount of fish inside. Not the best Ive had but good for sure. Did not care.for the fries at.all very basic. But the service was impeccable! The waitress was so nice and attentive I was surprised cause you dont get good service much anymore! I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu I really enjoyed my experience. read more

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This was the best fish I have had in years!!! We were in town from Montana and "needed" some fresh fish 'n' chips. The atmosphere was laid back, the price was right, and the service was super. We enjoyed the view and the food!! read more

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We went here on a recommendation, but, honestly, I could tell by the dinky pics of the menu online it was going to suck. I was right. The fried mushrooms were ehhh. The salmon was a hard no. The fish & chips were horrendous. The fish taco was laughable. And the ribs were only saved by the sauce. The service was lack luster. Not worth the $86. Never going back. And you should never go. Only giving two stars because of 1) the view and 2) the shakes. read more

Nicki's is a strange place. The name makes it sound like an Italian restaurant, the location says seafood, the decor says dive bar, and the food is all about keeping cardiologists in business. I am not a burger fan, but the bleu cheese burger was by far the best burger I have ever had. The seafood is pretty brilliant as well. I haven't had a bad meal here yet, but be warned the portions are pure American gluttony at it's finest (or worst, depending on how you look at it). DO NOT bother with the deep fried Twinkie, it somehow manages to rob the Twinkie of what little spongy, sweet charm it has. The view of the marina is gorgeous, and the outdoor seating is great in the summer. Note for Disabled: Reasonably accessible, has its own parking lot. read more

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

Fair quality of food, great view, friendly and efficient service, even when very busy. Would skip the battered fish and opt for a burger if I make another visit. read more

I have no idea why the scores would not be a 5. Can we say the best fish and chips in town, plus they give you 2 taters read more

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

"And don't come back" were the words that followed my elderly mother out the door as we exited the restaurant. Food: the Burgers and the fish are pretty good. They make an excellent cocktail sauce and tartar sauce. Setting: Its a casual waterfront restaurant overlooking a marina, so it's very pleasant. I usually try and make it there once or twice a month, especially during the winter months. Because if you don't support the restaurants you enjoy they go away. I've stopped bringing visitors over in the later evenings as the casual racism that would occasionally drift over from the bar was naturally off putting. I had noticed this restaurant had a children's menu and thought I would give it a shot during weekday lunch with my mother and son, guessing that it would be a slow time. The server was excellent and attentive. My son was excited and happy to be there definitely louder than I would have preferred, it's a dice roll with a 3 yr old, hence why I chose a Wednesday afternoon and not a Saturday night. Everyone loved the food and we had a pleasant though animated meal. On the way out we thanked our server, because he was awesome, and as we were leaving heard "and don't come back" shouted at us from the back of house staff. No problem. read more

I had the salmon Caesar. The portion was generous. The salad was not chilled and the dressing was weak in flavor. The salmon was over cooked. The beer was very good. Others had fish and shrimp chips and very generous helpings and they were very happy! read more

Just had the Fish and Shrimp combo. Shared with my hubby on the deck in the sun, sipping happy hour drinks. Perfection.

Drinks are good! Staff is great! Food is good. I wouldn't recommend sitting outside as we got pooped on by a seagull. Definitely need umbrellas! read more

Best fish and Chips I have had in a long time. The restraunt is tucked into the marina- with a whole row of sunny view window tables. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Stories from the bar were entertaining lively atmosphere and (the cocktail sauce was on the spicy side) the fish order was gigantic read more

Ordered for pickup, wanted something cheap and simple. Prices were okay, I figured it wasn't going to be the best, but it was absolutely terrible. The fries with cheese tomatoes and bacon were soggy, greasy, clumpy... all the ingredients looked very wilted and poor quality. My boyfriend got the pulled pork sandwich- I tried it. The taste made me gag but he thought it was "alright". Haven't touched the salad. The dressing seems like its mayonnaise based or something. Chili was alright... read more

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This place has an awesome location right on the waterfront at Squalicum Harbor. The two times I've been here were to get a drink but it appeared most of the other customers were there for the food, so it must be good. It looks like they have some serious hamburgers on the menu. The last time we were there the beer on tap was not very cold and was extremely foamy but i'm sure it's not always that way. The friendly bartender and the excellent views from the dining room made Nicki's worth the visit. read more

My mom and I went here today and we both couldn't stop raving about the food! We both agreed it was the best fish and chips in town and possibly even the best we've ever had. The batter is super light and crispy. We also had the wings and those were delicious too! Their ranch is surprisingly really great too and tastes homemade. One thing I'd say is it would be super awesome if they could find a way to make it a bit warmer during the outdoor eating mandate. Ideally a few heaters but maybe even just plexiglass along the deck railing to stop the wind. I only say this because I'd love to come here more often but realize winterizing has a cost read more

Food was pretty good and plenty of it. We had the fish and chips and it was good if you like a heavy breading. The burger was huge and delicious. The waitress, not so great. Service certainly lacking as we had drinks and they came in a fair amount of time. After about 15 minutes we were ready for another but the waitress seemed to not care and walked by us 7 times over the coarse of 10 minutes and did not stop once to ask if we would like another. Super cold attitude as well. 3 stars as the food was good but the red head older waitress was not great. read more

Cute little spot near the water. The reviews seemed good and my boyfriend & I were in the area so we figured we'd try their fish and chips. The waitress was very friendly and gave us ample time to view the menu, which was extensive. We settled on some local beers and continued to browse the menu... Deciding on an appetizer, the shrimp cocktail. Extremely disappointing. The shrimp was fresh enough but barely a small handful of tiny shrimp on top a large bed of iceberg lettuce. Might come back to try their fish and chips, but will definitely steer clear of the shrimp cocktail next time. read more

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My family and I are big fans of Nicki's! It's super casual and a great place for happy hour! It's not fine dining, folks. But the deep-fried mushrooms (and pickles!!) are the best that I have EVER had! Hands down.They are huge! And for the price, it's a steal. The batter is soft and light, not greasy in any way! We also love the micro brew mussels. Seriously yummy. The fish and chips is a little expensive, but the portion size is well worth the cost. The drinks are great, too, as all of the bartenders really know what they're doing. We have never had bad service there; maybe a little slow from time to time, when it gets busy. But all of the wait staff are friendly and accommodating. And to top it off...the view is one of the best in Bellingham! Give it a try! read more

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I forget how fun this place is. Friendly staff, yummy food with HUGE portions, good drinks, and a nice little patio on a sunny day. It's great for a date night, a group, or a family. read more

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First time here was on my birthday. I sat at the bar, laughed and joked with the bartenders, and had an awesome time. I really could say anything I want in here and no one would be offended, cause it's all I'm good humor. The BBQ Ribs are very good, the chili is the best I've ever had, and the shrimp was very fresh. This place is Nikkie approved. The best place I've been to yet in Bellingham, and the family boat is only a walking distance away. read more

Superb burgers. Great bottomless steak fries. Great location and friendly attentive staff.