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    Nicki's Bella Marina

    3.7 (168 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    NICKI'S BELLA MARINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fish and chips
    Daisha N.

    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.

    Fish and Chips.
    Billy D.

    Yes I know I've been having a weak September with this being already September 12th with no reviews. We rode to Nicki's Bella Marina over Chuckanut Dr. it's very scenic. We got to Nicki's and it was jammed but we were able two squeeze in at a two top in the bar area. That was fine with us. Our server was very good. I have not had a bad service experience in there. The place is a little divey and very local especially around the bar. No problem there. We like it and fit in fine. Big portions here so bring your appetite and be ready to put in some work. They have massive burgers that are well known but their seafood menu is the star. The menu is large to go with the portions. I always say I'm going to jump around the menu but I never do. Nicki's fish and chips is my jam when I go there.

    Nykein S.

    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!

    Too much bum, not enough meat.
    Ed B.

    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.

    Beautiful sunset.
    Jennifer J.

    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!

    Fish and Chips Chicken Bacon Caesar Burger with Baked Potatoe Side
    Cherish A.

    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!

    Huge fish and chips! Could serve 2 people!

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

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    Trang W.

    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.

    Fish and chips
    Brett P.

    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!

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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!

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    3 years ago

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

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

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

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

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