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    Northwater

    4.0 (189 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NORTHWATER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Old Fashioned!
    Lee C.

    Just stopped in for a drink before I head to bed. The bar is nice and clean, had a quiet atmosphere. The bartender was super nice and friendly. She made an excellent Old Fashioned. Would def come back.

    Amazing Cap steak! Incredible flavor!
    Brent G.

    OMG.. Server Milly and Chef Vilma were amazing.. The food and service was excellent. The chef cooked the best steak I have had in years. Thick and perfectly made medium rare.. The steak was called a Cap steak as I recall. The seasoning and sauce were out of this world. I can still taste it. I know where I am going for my birthday dinner. And then there is Milly.. bartender & server.. Sooo sweet and friendly! I must also say that the bar and eating area was much prettier than I expected.. Great Ambiance. I will be back to try the other foods on the menu!

    Jacob P.

    Had the morning breakfast buffet. Food was decent for a hotel restaurant. Service was very good.

    French Prime Rib Dip Sandwich
    Joshua P.

    They have greatly improved their food menu. Great selection, and lots of options for happy hour. You know that you are in a hotel bar, but it doesn't feel like that. What kept it from being a five star is the service was not great - it was just good. Nice enough, but there's room for improvement there. Other than that, a great place, and a repeat place for me for sure.

    The Salad Nicoise; very disappointing
    Lisa R.

    The service was five stars. The Niçoise salad was a huge bummer. For real, they just dumped an enormous can of hard packed tuna on top. Whose idea was that? Dry-yolked, over-hard boiled eggs and flavorless potatoes. The green beans were great. The lettuce was bitter. Tomatoes were ice cold and flavorless. Olives were fine. Dressing was alright. Overall not impressed, a small portion of actual fresh or even frozen fish would not be difficult to find, adjacent to the airport in a seaside town. I'm very disappointed in you, Northwoods.

    Western Bacon Cheeseburger
    Matt S.

    We were staying in the Hilton one night and did not have a rental car. We decided just to go sit in this restaurant. I am glad we did. I ordered the Western bacon cheeseburger and my wife ordered the regular cheeseburger. The burgers were huge and very juicy. The fries were crispy and had a good flavor. Overall it looks like they use quality ingredients and the wait on the food was not long at all. Our waitress was super friendly and gave us some tips for our early morning flight the next morning. I would definitely go here again if I were in the area and try some of the other things on the menu. This location is right across the street from the Bellingham Washington airport.

    Biscuits and Gravy with Ham
    Forrest P.

    Food was great for an airport hotel restaurant. Service was friendly and relatively quick. Breakfast ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a small airport hotel restaurant at 9AM. Everything was fine, nothing outstanding but would return if I was staying here again.

    Breakfast menu, summer 2023
    Ashley C.

    Prices are great. Food was good. It's clean and full service available. The staff who work here are helpful and nice. They're definitely under staffed.

    Northwater Signature Burger with a side of soup (chili), $2 extra ($12+$2).
    Masanori D.

    If you're flying out of Bellingham airport, this is an excellent location for a pre-flight meal or drink. Inside the airport terminal, the options are limited and overpriced. There's a bar (Scotty Brown) and a small stand after security and one more stand before security You can easily walk from Northwater to the terminal from in less than 10 minutes. The food and drinks here are very reasonably priced, and I thought the quality of their food was solid. Food: I'm not a burger person, but I thought their burger was very flavorful. Somehow, I ordered a side of soup (which turned out to be chili) for $2 extra, which was more like a meal of its own. Unless you have a huge appetite, you may want to stick with salad or fries. Ambience and service: It's clean but cold. I don't think it's romantic or intimate. As it's specious, it can accommodate large groups fine. The waitress was pleasant, but the service was on a bit slow side. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

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    Menu changed. Was looking forward to chicken and waffles but no luck. Expensive for just diner breakfast.

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    A coffee shop x cocktail bar in Bellingham with creative drinks overall. This place is best for…read morelarger groups as there is limited seating in the sense that there are a few tables that seat 6+ people easily, but we went around 3pm when it wasn't busy so we didn't feel guilty taking one of the larger tables to ourselves when it was only half occupancy. We tried the bioluminescence drink and the toasty marshmallow latte. The bioluminescence drink is very aesthetic and drinks like a soda / energy drink, though it is a one and done for me as I don't feel the sparkles are the most healthy thing. The toasty marshmallow latte was a bit pricy at $7.50 but they had 3 pieces of toasted marshmallow that is perfect (s'mores like but not burnt) and there is a lot of drink. It was on the sweeter side for me. They have Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the side but it was a bit stale, but I won't be docking off a star as there's not much to it and everything else was delicious. We opted to dine in for the aesthetics and I'd recommend doing so as there's higher price point doesn't seem as worthwhile if you take these drinks to-go

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    4.0(498 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    This spot is perfect for a scenic dinner--especially if you time it for sunset. They offer both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. The patio can get a bit chilly, but it's worth it for the view, and they do have heaters available. I started with a salad, followed by the Keenan's burger with a garbanzo bean patty, and the soup du jour. All three were delicious. The complimentary bread served with garlic herb spread was a wonderful start--aromatic and very satisfying. The salad had a great balance of fresh vegetables and toppings. On a cold day, the soup was especially comforting. The burger itself was well prepared and flavorful. The staff was polite and attentive, though they seemed a bit overwhelmed due to a large party seated next to us. Another nice perk: there's a boardwalk and beach right next door, making it a great place for a stroll before or after your meal.

    You know that place that you love and then keep forgetting to review? This is one…read more Short Answer: The food is fantastic. The venue is incredible. The service is amazing! A Bit Longer Answer... Keenan's is somehow still a bit of a hidden gem in Bellingham, WA. How that is, at least for visitors, is beyond me. It is located in the absolute best hotel in Bellingham, the Chrysalis in Fairhaven, a delightful part of Bellingham, WA. You will want to stay there, just saying, and their spa? Oh my gosh...but I digress... A few weeks ago, while staying overnight, I took my brother-in-law to dinner at Keenan's. He dislikes...a lot. Forgive me, but one of his "super powers" seems to be in finding fault in any even somewhat nice restaurant. Something is always wrong with the food, the prices, and/or the service...yeah...but wait! Monty ate every bite and (wait for it...) did not complain once! Alert the media! Oh, happy day!! Okay, more details... I have had the pleasure of eating at Keenan's both in person at the restaurant and via their room service many times. BOTH ARE AMAZING! Their room service breakfasts are incredible! How they make their omelets as light and yet filling, EVEN WHEN DELIVERED to my lovely hotel room, is beyond me! Order their fruit, too, whatever it is they offer, order it. It will always be a beautifully flavorful addition to your meal. I can promise you your food will show up, even with room service, well-seasoned and ready to devour! Their dinners? WOW! I have had so many of their entrees, and each one is incredible. Their scallops are always perfect. Again, seasoned so that it complements the scallops without overpowering them. Their rib-eye is incredibly tender while still being cooked medium-rare, yay! And, their duck...oh my gosh! Hurray! I have to add, check their specials. I have never been steered wrong. Of course, a meal is almost as much affected by the service as by the food, right? They will treat you like a VIP, no matter who you are or what you order. How cool is that? I love that they have that ability to be attentive without hovering, nice! How funny is this? Their venue is stunning. There is no questioning that point. It is simply stunning! The cool part of that is that they cook like they don't have a view. Does that make sense? They don't just rely on that "wow" factor and assume you will just go there for the view. The food and service are even better than the view, and that says A LOT! Oh, shhhh...just saying, between you and me...Mia, our latest server, is a rock star! Can you tell I am a fan? Yep! Count me in! Go there, you will thank me!

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    4.1(486 reviews)
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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.

    Stopped by Bellingham to grab a quick lunch after hiking to Fragrance Lake. As a cat lover this…read morerestaurant really had me at the name already lol. I was happy to see steamed clams on the menu. I grew up eating fresh steamed seafood for dinner, so battered fried seafood that is more common here hasn't really grown on me yet. To me fried seafood is a fancy version of chicken nuggets. I loved the clams, so light but bland. The sauce is full of umami flavor, drizzled with some fresh lemon juice, it was like a summery beachy afternoon in a bowl. I could easily dip a loaf of toast with it if I had one. The clams were fresh and meaty, nothing to complain about with this dish. My partner had the grilled cheese, and he said it was mid. He's vegetarian, and I don't like cheese, so I didn't bother to try any of his meal to do my own fact check. The staff were friendly too. Overall, this is a nice place to grab lunch when visiting Bellingham.

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