Ugh, I'm struggling to give a 3 star.. I sat at the bar and our bartender was attentive and great …read more I've heard great things about the cocktails at Redlight but I chose to just get a soda water with lime... delicious as always ! I ordered the chilled sweet and sour potato and was very disappointed. $17 for what I got was insane. It was just a few slivers of potato and carrot on top of cold vermicelli. I loved the decor and atmosphere, but it was a very underwhelming experience for me. I'll definitely give it another try and give something else a try. Maybe enjoy the outdoor seating , outdoor seating in the summer in Bellingham is a MUST

This place definitely has its ups and downs. Yes, the food is good as long as they don't overcook…read moretheir wontons or noodle dishes. Their drinks are spectacular, but a bit pricey for what you get. And the ambiance is great, but the noise level drowns it out.

We were wandering around in the dark and happened upon Matthew's. We loved it! And how lucky for us…read morethat it was Happy Hour! Our wonderful server, Seth, immediately and proudly proclaimed (with smile) that they use premium liquors for all their Happy Hour pours (at a mere $5!) I ordered the Rosemary Gimlet from their Unique Cocktails list: House infused rosemary gin, fresh basil, lime juice, simple syrup--it was total perfection. Nate, our second server, joined in the fun as we toured the photos of young stars. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff, delicious drinks. A fun time was had by all!

The staff here is extremely unprofessional and was quite rude to me. I did not find there drinks to…read morebe particularly good or well thought out. It was also rather overpriced. Overall, I got a very snooty vibe from this spot and would not return.

Amazing food! Do yourself a favor and come check this place out. The beef stroganoff was to die…read morefor- layered with so many flavors with the most tender pieces of steak that melt in your mouth. Drinks are so yummy and so many options for specialty cocktails. Amazing service every time and the owners are great people. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time!

Ambiance is good. Martini was meh. Food was t made with the absolute cheapest ingredients…read moreavailable, and awkward. Like almost, but with weird ingredients like salad shrimp in the "gumbo" at least that's what they called it. It's a good location. Money could be made. Good ingredients done well isn't hard.

I've only had the opportunity to be here a few times so far, but it's always been such a genuinely…read morewonderful experience. Very fun room designs, great drinks, as well as incredibly sweet && helpful staff. I absolutely love it here, highly recommend! I'm hoping to return on a Wednesday next to enjoy more live jazz.

Came here with a group of 10+ after a wedding and The Orion was exactly what we needed to keep the…read moreparty going! The decor was fun, we took up the tables in the space themed room for a private party feel. There main room had wooden tables that had a vintage school vibe- great for smaller groups or couples. There's plenty of street parking but the stairs leading up to The Orion does make it less accessible to some folks. The night I came here, I only took shots that the best man of the wedding party bought for everyone - so not much to review there. The prices of their cocktails were a few dollars off from being cheap at $7-9. I did have a sip of the cucumber cocktail and the cucumber taste was very strong- I liked it! I was really surprised by the food options here! Without the food at The Orion, who knows what my hangover after a weekend of wedding drinking would've been?! They have various hot dogs, including vegan options! I got the trash dog and it is every drunk person's dream dog. They also had toppings to customize your dog- relish, mustards (all different types!), onions, ketchup, etc. The ratio of hotdog to bun was bread heavy and they had a water jug right next to the front door- greats points for the Orion on balancing out the negative affects of alcohol. The night we came in was a Sunday and the bartender was a one man show. He checked IDs, made food and drinks! Service was a little slow because of that, but overall a great experience at The Orion!

thank you for being a 21+ restaurant. food is fantastic. pricing is normal. ambiance is amazing…read more especially now that mike farkas won't be eating there. his review is dumb and uncalled for. he can get his food from taco bell and we can all enjoy black sheep without him.

What a great little taco shop. We came in during happy hour, not super crowded on a Saturday. Our…read moreserver was quick with helping out and suggesting things. We got the guac and chips, some ranch water and beer off the happy hour menu. All the tacos looked amazing. We had the carne asada, pork belly and a couple of fish tacos. Wanted to order more but we're already pretty satisfied with what we ordered so will have to come back to try other options! The restaurant has a nice big bar and lots of seating, very open feeling with its high ceilings.

Loved this great find in Fairhaven. I found this on Yelp while visiting the area and was not let…read moredown. The beer selection was stellar and my group tried the german lager and the Scotch ale with applause. Food: I ordered a pretzel and it was HUGE. Fed 3 of us and the mustard was surprisingly amazingly good - definitely exceeded expectations. On top of that, there is free popcorn at this joint which is was fresh, tasty and unlimited. Service: the staff was outstanding. Friendly, smiling, ready to serve up samples without an attitude and knowledgeable about their product. Ambiance: loved it. There was some college football on which was watch-able but not too distracting and the variety of high-tops, couches, and regular tables was a nice mix. We opted for the couch-chair combo and they were comfy and not worn out.

I have the opportunity to visit the Corner Taphouse a few times this year with The Dude, and we…read morereally like it. They have a nice selection of taps (including more than just beer), some vintage video games, and offer live music regularly. On our most recent visit, we found one of our fave local musicians, Michael Dayvid, playing and managed to snag a cozy seat in the front row. We sipped our pints (I got an amber, Dude got an IPA) and enjoyed the show - right after a rousing game of Pac Man, of course. This is large space, so there's seating in the back if you don't want to be front row for the music. The service is friendly, too. Parking can be a little challenging, as it's only street parking, but it's not too bad. In a town that has a lot of breweries, but could use a few more cozy taphouses, Corner Taphouse fills a niche (especially in the Fairhaven area). I hope they continue to thrive!

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.

We stopped by The Black Cat and had a bit of a mixed experience…read more The Florentine Benedict had great flavor, but unfortunately it came out completely cold. I get that the spinach and tomato are meant to be cool, but the poached egg and hollandaise should at least be warm--kind of the whole point. On the flip side, the Black Cat breakfast (bacon + waffle) was delicious, and the Croque Madame (Croque Monsieur with a fried egg) was chef's kiss. Only note there--fries under the sandwich instead of on the side made things a little soggy. Coffee was solid, but we never got a refill, and same story with water. Once the food hit the table, service basically disappeared. Atmosphere is great--cozy, classic Fairhaven vibe--but overall service was very slow. Would come back for the food, just hoping for a little more attention next time.

A fun cocktail bar with delicious drinks, great vibes, and good people…read more They have a vegan Crunchwrap?! We'll have to come back to try it. We got a couple cocktails and they were all delicious. They have a game shelf by the bathroom for folks to play games like mancala or skipbo. The clientele were mostly hip and younger, but I saw someone 60+ come in and order a beer and sit at the bar by himself. I also overheard someone ask the bartender to "surprise me" with a drink, which seems like a fun option.

Great and amazing cocktails!!!! The bartenders are very knowledgeable and care about what you are…read moredrinking! Great place to have a great drink!

A wonderful evening in Bellingham, Washington, USA. Guinness available, along with a small menu. I…read morewill definitely visit again.

Not sure how Irish this place is, but the pizza was good and drinks were solid. I saw only 3-4…read morepizza choices on the menu...Irish pizza? Service was at the bar, so really no follow up on your food, drink or if you need anything. Trivia night was a lot of fun; the host did a great job engaging the crowd and keeping it moving along. I'd go back.

Went here for lunch. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I'm a BLT connoisseur, so I had…read morethe Sonic. It was right on point. Right balance of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The horseradish mayo put it over the top. I will definitely come back for it. My counterpart had the Mariner, it was also amazing. We also had the deviled eggs, I'm a sucker for a good deviled egg. These didn't disappoint. If you haven't tried this place you are missing out.

Sitting here at the bar today watching the Seahawks game freezing because the air con is on. Why?…read moreCause the bar tenders are too warm. So much for good customer service. Even when asked, just got shrugged shoulders. Unfortunately, Probably not a place I'll return to. I really like the atmosphere and the people in it. Suggestion: maybe the bartenders could wear something other than long-sleeve tops or layers so they can cool off when overheated.