This place was, to say the least, unforgettable. I grew up in Bellingham but have never lived there as an adult. I visited Redlight on my dad's 62nd birthday. Not only were the cocktails delicious and intriguing, the food delectable, and the atmosphere spectacular. The service was beyond words. Anna was a wonderful server as well as a different server who helped when I asked for something, but additionally I spoke to a bartender who provided great recommendations for my father. When the food and drinks were served, my expectations were exceeded. In addition to all of the positive experiences, once we had closed out a customized birthday card signed by the entire staff was delivered to my dad. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND VISIT THIS RESTAURANT! read more

We had a really good experience at Redlight and I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu! First, the cocktail menu is fantastic. It's been a long time since I've seen one this creative and extensive. If I wasn't worried about falling over, I probably would have ordered one of everything . I had the Song of the Siren, which was a perfect balance of sweet and tart without being too sweet. I especially loved the hint of white balsamic vinegar. It was surprisingly strong though, so one was plenty! My husband had Le Tigre, which had guava, passionfruit, pineapple, lime and Thai chili tincture. It had just a touch of spice and a really interesting combination of flavors. We both loved our drinks. For food, we started with the ribs and then ordered the pork belly bao buns and the hot noodle dish. The ribs were cooked really well and had a wonderful crispy/fried texture, but they were very lightly seasoned. If you really want to taste the meat, you'll probably love them. For us, they could have used a little something extra. A couple of fun dipping sauces, maybe something like a honey gochujang, would have made them amazing. Our waitress, who was extremely friendly, told us the hot noodles are one of their favorites. They weren't quite for us. There was definitely lots of flavor, but the sauce was pretty rich and dense and the dish had a good amount of spice. We each had about a bite and ended up packing the rest to take home. It sounds like it's a popular dish though, so I think this one is probably just personal preference. The absolute highlight was the pork belly bao buns. I was a little worried pork belly might mean a lot of heavy fat, but these were much more meat-forward, with the perfect crispness around the outside. The flavors were phenomenal and the bao itself was perfectly cooked. Definitely order these! Overall, really good food, wonderful service and one of the most interesting cocktail menus I've seen in a long time. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Ugh, I'm struggling to give a 3 star.. I sat at the bar and our bartender was attentive and great . 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 read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 5pm. The place was packed. Had about 15 minute wait for a table. Not a huge spot to wait inside so felt a little crammed while waiting for our table. The vibe of the restaurant is very cool. It is loud so brace yourself for that. The food options in addition to cocktails were great. Had the hot noodle with pork belly and my husband had the crab fried rice. Saw the pork bao which looked bomb! Kind of regret not order that. If looking for a fun Asian fusion restaurant with awesome drinks come here but prepare to wait. read more

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Food was great. Service was excellent. Ambiance good. Company fantastic. BUT $18 For 6 very small ribs. $26 for 3 cups of fried rice. SERRRRSLY. had the whole experience not been 10/10 I'd really be complaining...... read more

Fun, lively place with great food. We showed up at 5 on a Sunday and the place was already almost full - we were seated at the bar and then moved to a table. Both seating options were nice and allowed us to be around people while still being able to hear our dining companions. Extensive cocktail menu of well crafted and interesting cocktails. A mocktail menu of equally well crafted cocktails is also available upon request. We tried a variety of flavorful dishes. The hot noodles are particularly delicious - a comfort food like dish that is spicy and satisfying and plentiful. The crispy salt and pepper tofu is also delicious - a satisfying crunch and a soft inside. We also tried the crispy eggplant bao which I probably wouldn't get again, but it was definitely pretty and hardy. I'd definitely go by again next time I'm in Bellingham! read more

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A pic of a tshirt (my current favorite) that i found in a thrift shop in Seattle in june... and kismetly we randomly stopped in thier establishment in july, (a month later not planned)... i did not connect the dots until 2 weeks later :) great place. Excellent service, food, drinks and vibes! read more

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It was a great New Year's Eve dinner here! It was a packed house tonight but we decided to brave the crowds and wait 45 min for our table (we were actually quoted 1.5 hr so that was a nice surprise.) Highlights to me were the fresh snap pea crunch and hot noodles. They use their special chili oil which is so flavorful and delicious! 1. Fresh snap pea crunch 5/5 - delicious light salad with pieces of snap peas and water chestnuts mixed with a sesame dressing and chili oil 2. Crispy eggplant bao 4.5/5 - I loved how fluffy the bao was but the eggplant inside was a tad salty. I liked the crispy texture and cilantro/pickled radish they add 3. Hot noodles 5/5 - The wheat noodles are so delicious in the chili oil sauce. We opted for adding the pork belly which was a nice crispy and savory addition. However, I actually think the noodles would've been perfect on their own too. 4. Rib eye steak (NYE special) 4/5 - too buttery which made us feel very heavy afterwards 5. Black sesame cake (NYE special) 4/5 - small piece for the $10 price and the cake was a little bit dry read more

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This place definitely has its ups and downs. Yes, the food is good as long as they don't overcook their 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. read more

We tried a lot of dishes and nothing stood out. The staff was great. They were friendly and informative. read more

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Red lights vibe is perfect for downtown Bellingham. custom cocktails with a great menu that fits in perfect to the new and growing neighborhood of sweet restaurants, great bars, and even a new Pickford cinema! Staff was courteous and timely! Location was fantastic. Note of caution: parking could be challenging because it's so busy downtown. read more

Great service. Lively vibe. Food was well crafted and delicious. Look forward to returning on next visit to Bellingham. read more

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I arrived right at opening abd sat at the var. Before I knew it the place was packed. Setting was warm and inviting. Bar selection and service was very impressive. Food abd cocktails were innovative, modern yet classic and impeccably done. The only down side was street parking was full. Otherwise, perfection! read more

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Its a rare occasion to try a new restaurant and everything be top notch. Thats how we felt about our evening here! The drinks were great spins on classics and delicious. The atmosphere is cool and well decorated. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was utterly amazing. We tried the ribs, chicken wings and rice chips for starters. The sauces were all amazing and all cooked to perfection. The rice chips, freshly made, were so surprisingly good. For entrees we tried the eggplant bao (delicious!), shrimp and pork dumplings, crab fried rice and our favorite the pork belly hot noodles. All noodles freshly made in house! Cant wait to return and try more of the menu! read more

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Chose this spot as it said it was open until 2am... it isn't. It is open (at least on the Saturday we attended) until 12am. Just be aware of that before going. The place was packed and thus there were no tables left, so we sat at the front window bar area, which was cozy and just fine for us. The atmosphere is quite nice and very intimate. I could see it being romantic if it weren't so packed. Our cocktails were all delicious. They had so many enticing options, it was honestly very hard to choose. The food was good as well, which was like an asian fusion vibe. Like, we got the cold potato noodles which had chili oil and were very dan dan noodle-esque. The crispy tofu was AMAZING. When we go to Bellingham next I would be happy to stop in for a night cap. read more

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Honestly great food. Limited menu, but the 4 things I tried on 2 different visits were all great! Fried chicken bao is amazing

Great happy hour!! Good/fun/unique snackage and great classic cocktails in said hour. Nice atmosphere!! read more

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Really good food and service, nice interior, excellent drinks, will be going back. Only minor complaint is the misleading price structure for the menu. read more

There are a lot of bars in Bellingham that are amazing, and this is one of them. You are greeted by friendly staff as you walk into decor inspired by the Gatsby bar era. They have handmade cocktails, and really good food. They have an elevated Asian food theme and it works really well. The atmosphere is beautiful and has a great vibe. You should definitely check it out. read more

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Fabulous staff and food, plus wonderful ambience at the Redlight tonight. Holly was our drinkmaster extraordinaire, and Catie was our divine inspiration and helpmate, making fabulous suggestions for us. We enjoyed the frisee salad with wonderful lightly picked peach, crispy eggplant bao, the fabulous pork and shrimp dumplings (complete with lacy edges), and the complex-flavored amazing sweet potato noodles. The creamy panna cotta was a perfect finish to the pickled, savory flavor of the noodles. I had two mocktails of Holly's invention, the Black Mirror being the most amazing mocktail I've ever had. Catie was one of the best servers one could want. Terrific, friendly, happy night. read more

This place was so good! A fun and cozy vibe and some of the best cocktails! They have happy hour too--awesome deal! The service was great! The food was so tasty--hot noodles with pork belly, eggplant bao, pork dumplings and cucumbers! Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu food and cocktails! read more

OK I'll cut to the chase here - two words: PORK BELLY! Seriously, the pork belly here is to DIE for! It is perfectly seared into a crispy shell on the outside, and super tender on the inside. The combination with the noodles were just incredible. Honestly I would eat an entire vat of just the pork belly if I could. The chili oil dumplings were decent - not the best I've had but they were still good. Drinks were amazing and creative, especially the earl grey infused one. We'll be back the next time we're in Bellingham! read more

Came in for dinner on a Tuesday evening in February and it was busy, but after tasting the food, it made sense. Amazing food and cocktails! We were in the area for a quick getaway, so it was a great find. The servers were helpful and friendly. Wish we had a place like this close to home. read more

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From the service to the quality of the food, I don't think it can be beat. The wontons are amazing. Get them in the mix sauce. You won't regret it. The pork belly is like butter and it's beautiful on the bow or over noodles.!!! Tasty drinks made to perfection without a doubt come try it !!! read more

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The Redlight is fantastic. This is my second time back here and it has not disappointed. The food was excellent. We had an order of dumplings the hot noodles with pork belly and spicy cucumbers. The noodles with pork belly is probably one of my favorite meals I have eaten at a restaurant this year. Service was good. The ambiance and decor are very nice and I look forward to coming back here. read more

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The decor and vibes are on point! Trendy and chic aesthetic all around! The happy hour drinks are a steal. The food is also tasty, although on the pricier side, but like the menu says get a few things to share and try a few of the craft cocktails to help fill you up. read more

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The atmosphere is always a great experience, food is good but the service is outstanding. The one thing that always stands out to me when dining out is the service and this place won't disappoint. read more

We came to Red Light for a quick drink and snack. My go-to cocktail if I can only have one is their "Black Mirror"-I recommend subbing the tequila with mezcal for some extra smoke! I also love their rice crisps, which are served with hot honey drizzled on top of them. It gives them a kick without them being too much or too spicy. It is always a good day to come to Red Light. read more

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great service, food is great, love the vegan options. I can't stop craving their food. Drinks are also superb read more

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This place is amazing. From their drinks to their food the flavors just keep coming and coming. We started out with the BAO buns, pickle's and eggs, and Szechuan Cucumbers and they were delicious! Went on to 3 different orders of their wontons which were amazing with deep flavors and just the right amount. The drinks are inventive and very very tasty. The had a tasty Elk Street Lager on tap and their take on a Penicillin is called The Amnesiac. This is now my favorite drink I have ever had. Their staff is friendly, informative, and very on top of what is happening will you enjoy the experience at The Red Light Tavern. If your in Bellingham go here! You will not be disappointed. The flavors will bring you back! read more

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Love this food and especially these drinks! The atmosphere is fabulous and happy hour is a good deal! Check it out!

Redlight is a super cool craft cocktail bar with strong imaginative drinks that won't break the bank. The service was super attentive. When we arrived it was crowded but the crew moved people around and made room for us! With the expansive cocktail list it could be difficult to choose one but our server helped narrow it down for each of us and everyone was happy with what they got. The music was fun but not too loud to prevent conversation, and the atmosphere is appropriately dark and lit in red. It's a place I would take cool friends after dinner or to chill after a long day. read more

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Great craft cocktails and delicious dumplings. Came by for some after work nibbles and a drink. Asked the awesome bartender, Dan, what he recommended and ordered accordingly: Blood on the Runway (cocktail) and spicy chicken dumplings (small portion). The drink and dumplings were delicious on their own, but heavenly paired together! The small portion sized dumplings were more than enough for one person as an entree. Would definitely make a repeat visit to the Redlight. read more

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Delicious food the fact it's open pretty late too the kitchen closes I believe at 1130 pm on a Sunday! I was super stoked about that alone! We had the veg wontons and the sweet potato cold noodles... it was a comfy atmosphere with some larger booths, great food with flavors that hit in all the right ways (definitely was what I was craving) and service was great! Will be back! read more

We showed u 4 deep on a Friday evening at 7p. No Reservation bc we came straight from Canada to Washington hungry and thirsty. Waited about an hour for a table. Meanwhile we drank tasty bevs at the bar. After an hour of drinking our cocktails and chatting about our journeys our table was ready . We enjoyed multiple appetizers, great service and many more drinks... Making this experience in Bellingham, WA perfect! read more

10/10!!! Amazing bar service, the whole vibe of the place is perfect, all of our drinks and food were great! No notes hahah Redlight does it well :) read more

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Fantastic drinks and food, bartender Mercy gave great suggestions. She was extremely friendly and makes a great drink!

I went here a while back and I have been dying to go back ever since. The moody lighting sets the perfect tone for cozy date night. We were quickly seated without a reservation and the service was amazing. Our server was quick to meet any of our requests, and provided great recommendations. Let's talk about the real star of the show though - the food. Holy smokes, everything was seasoned perfectly and had amazing flavor. The standouts for us were the cucumber salad, fried pork ribs, wings and the eggplant bao. I could seriously eat just an entire bowl of the cucumber salad. It was incredible. Absolutely will go back next time I make the trek to Bellingham! read more

The food here is always amazing -- we dine at Red Light regularly and usually leave impressed. Tonight, though, was different. We came to celebrate my birthday with seven friends (party of nine) and started dinner at 6:30pm. Dinner was fantastic, as usual. Everyone enjoyed two cocktails each, and by the time we closed our dinner tab around 8:30pm, everything was smooth sailing. A few people left, leaving six of us to linger for a couple more drinks (with one designated driver). Around 8:30-9:30pm, the five of us who were still drinking ordered another round and were enjoying ourselves -- just conversation, laughter, nothing wild. By 9:30pm, the restaurant had emptied out -- only two people at the bar and one table still seated in a booth. Despite the quiet, there were still three staff behind the bar, a couple servers, and visible kitchen staff. In other words: plenty of people working, no reason for slow service. Yet, getting anyone's attention suddenly became a challenge. When our waitress -- the one in the black lace top -- finally came over, my husband ordered five shots for the group. I mentioned I'd prefer a cocktail, but she wouldn't let me order one "until after the shots." Odd rule, but fine. The issue? She vanished afterward and didn't return until after 10pm -- a solid half hour later. When she finally reappeared, I asked what time they closed, even though I already knew. "Midnight," she said, "last call's at 11:30." Yet somehow, just being there a little past 10pm felt like we were crashing their staff meeting. The entire mood shifted -- cold, dismissive, and clearly done with us. I eventually got to order my birthday cocktail, but any sense of celebration had evaporated. The waitress was short, barely made eye contact, and dropped the drink off with the check tossed on the table immediately after -- the universal signal for please leave. For the record: not one of us was intoxicated. We'd each had about four cocktails spread over four hours, hardly excessive -- especially for grown adults, some of whom are large men and responsible drinkers. Yes, we're naturally loud talkers, but that doesn't justify being treated like an inconvenience. By the end of the night, the service had gone from warm to ice-cold, completely killing the vibe of what had been a lovely birthday dinner. Red Light, your night staff can -- and should -- do better. We would've happily left a 30-40% tip to make it worth their while which we have done in the past . (we've all worked in service at some point in our lives and we get it), but this time, the tip reflected the service...... and that's definitely on them. I'm sure they will bitch about us to their friends, but look in the mirror cause you could have made an hour wage off the tip and that's on you. read more

This place is the absolute best. Can't go wrong with any of the food or cocktails. The staff is super nice and helpful. If you're in Bellingham should be a top priority to visit read more