I left monument park headed down marine looking for some coffee and lunch but found this instead…read more Kiniski's sits at the end of Gulf Road backed up to the water with no hope of escape. it looks like it's been here forever, but in a good way; kinda huge inside with assorted entertainments in the back but most everybody is outside because it's almost 90 with light winds. too bright sunshine, and not enough cover for me so I sits inside where it's cooler and comfortable. start with icy water while looking over the menu. pierogi are currently not available which breaks my heart so I retreat to the special: french onion soup burger plus fries paired with a pint of Bellingham POG. my lunch arrives after a modest wait split down the middle to show off the cheese and onion toppings on a pressed beef patty with a bowl of au jus and a respectable pile of respectable fries on the side. burger eats well enough and dumping a handful of fries into the dip got the salt level up too. I would totally eat here again...

Took a day trip into Point Roberts to see the area. Before leaving, decided to stop at Reef Tavern…read morefor a bite to eat. We were invited to sit anywhere although a few tables did have a reserved sign on it. Reservations are recommended on weekends, which there are not a lot of places to go so this would be the most popular place! There are a few booths along the windows which would be a great place to watch the sunset or water inside on a colder day. The food selection is mostly standard Tavern fare. I chose the Reef's Point Bob Burger which includes lettuce, tomato, cheese, grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms. I asked to hold the mushrooms. I was not expecting this food to be as delicious as it was. The fries were crispy and plenty of them. The burger and toppings are all fresh. Their honey mustard dipping sauce is just wonderful. Enjoyed the pickle slice on the top as part of the presentation. I'd like to go back and try their other options!

This place is a must visit! The restaurant is super clean inside and the interior is very classy…read more Our waiter Carson was very kind and helpful, brought out our appetizer promptly and informed us that our main course would be out soon. Overall the food was exceptional, you can taste the freshness, that it was truly hand crafted not just frozen and heated up. The food has a unique taste, it's exquisite, nothing like we've had before. Yes it's a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. The duck fat fries were so delicious! And don't forget to order the dinner roll as an appetizer...absolutely buttery deliciousness

I would give it 6 stars if that was an option. The black cod was perfectly cooked. Steak…read moredisappeared. Wonderful service. I love this place!

Drive all the way to the end of the road, until you almost get to the roundabout. Look for the…read moresmall Tee Jays sign on the right and go in the small open door under it. Follow the strung up lights for the best Mexican food you've ever had. If I had a dollar for every time I drove by Tee Jays in case it was open... I'd have enough to buy lunch for everyone. I have no idea when they're open, but I know that when they are, they'll close early because they ran out of food. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is fresh and even though it might take a while (because the only guys working are Tee and Jay), it's worth the wait! I can't forget to mention the freshly fried tortilla chips and their house pico de gallo. There are a few tables out around back to enjoy the view of the water on a nice day.

Quirky little cantina in the basement of the Oddfellows Hall, with seriously delicious good eats…read more Friendly guys in the kitchen whipped up some excellent tacos carne asada, pork adobo burritos, and even smoky duck tacos. Pico de gallo and other salsas were fresh and made from scratch. They made their own chips as well. Everything was excellent, and prices were very good - the most expensive combos were $12, and everything was very filling. We'll definitely be back!

Loved it! We stopped here on our road trip to Vancouver. It is bang in the middle of the Blaine…read moreDowntown main street with amazing views of the marina all along. The cafe is a replica of a railway caboose and the kids could relate to the dining car experience. The covered patio is great to sit and munch on food, but on a sunny day, I would however recommend just ordering take out and sitting on the picnic tables right beside the cafe on a sunny day. We ordered a few beverages (Chai Latte, Americano & Maharaja Express) and snack items (ham sandwich & scone) - and everything was reasonably priced and served quickly. The scone was really good though, like better than many of the scones around. We imagined this being a quick coffee stop on the way but ending up spending a good 30mins soaking the views. The pit stop was worth every minute!

This was my second visit to the Railway Café in Blaine, and I'm already excited to come back again…read more This place is adorable, super cute, eclectic, and filled with hilarious signs everywhere you look. And yes, it really is inside a bright red caboose! The whole space is cozy in the best way, with a little seating indoors and a bit more outside, perfect for soaking in the quirky charm. The menu is huge and everything on it seems to call your name, breakfast all day, tons of sandwiches, muffins, smoothies... seriously, so much to love here. On this visit we had the falafel and the Reuben, and both were delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Between the unique setting and the great food, this spot is such a fun little surprise. Definitely worth a visit (or two... or three!).

Really great brunch spot, especially if you can sit outside. We went on a super bright, sunny…read moremorning and the view over the water from the patio is beautiful. It's one of those places where the setting makes the meal better, and it's hard to beat for a relaxed morning in Friday Harbor and was the prettiest meal of our trip. I got the eggs benedict with smashed fried potatoes, plus the blueberry pancakes. The Benedict was very good, but the potatoes were easily the standout, SO crispy and delicious. Seriously, you have to get them. The blueberry pancakes were also great and made for a good sweet follow-up after the benedict. We both got the benedict plus we shared the pancakes which probably was too much food! Service was excellent too. Everyone on staff was super friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out smoothly. Great food, genuinely great service, and probably one of the best brunch settings you can get around Friday Harbor.

We stayed here and ate here twice. Brunch was good. Had the BLTA with no A since none came in on…read morethe ferry that morning. Wanted the bagel with lox but no lox came on the ferry. They offered to sub crab but went with the BLT. It was delicious. If you love bacon this is for you. A ton of bacon on it which is very delicious. The best we've had in a very long time. Dinner was decent. The angus burger was delicious with great fries. The flatbread was nothing worth ordering again. Was more like a pita with lots of sauce and under melted cheese. But the crab cake appetizer was just delicious. Beautiful harbor view on the dock with heaters if it gets cold. Wonderful servers. Enjoyed our time there

Very rude hostess. We spoke on the phone several times and we were told we would have a window…read moretable if we came at a specific time. When we showed up, they really said there was not available and we could just wait. It turned out that a table was quickly available and the food was delicious.

This was my favorite restaurant of the trip! Beautiful water views, gorgeous lights at night, top…read morenotch service, and great food. We had a large party for my birthday and the server did a great job of making sure we had everything we could need, including a constant supply of libations. We loved our server, he was awesome and helped make our night. Lots of gf designations on the menu made it easy for me to order, and I was super excited to get to have the crab bisque! It was delicious and I could have just had another helping of that and been satisfied. We also had the crab artichoke dip, which was very good, and shared a filet that was perfectly prepared. The drinks were super cute too, I now have quite the collection of piggies. The only let down was the dessert, we ordered the creme brulee, but it was not bruleed.. just creme. Wasn't very pleasant to eat. Other than that, it was a perfect meal.

It's been 4 years since my update. We went on our anniversary again this year and argued which was…read morethe best dish on the way home. A sign of good times. Coming to Annalema always feels like coming home. Right now the torn bread dish is with an Argentinian prawn stuffed with scallop mousse in a sea of vin Blanc and dilll happiness. I almost licked the plate. Service is always impeccable but not over the top. Plating is gorgeous. Taste though? Outstanding. Still our favorite spot.

AnnaLena is easily one of my favorite one-Michelin-star restaurants, and I would absolutely come…read moreback if I'm ever in Vancouver again. Honestly, I think it's better than some of the one-star Michelin restaurants I've been to in California. From the moment we walked in, the hostess greeted us right away and offered to take our bags and store them in the coat closet, which I appreciated as a tourist. The restaurant feels upscale and intimate without being overly formal or stuffy. Like many Michelin-starred restaurants, AnnaLena only offers a tasting menu. I really enjoyed the menu because I felt genuinely full by the end, and there was a good balance of proteins and carbs. Everything was also cooked really well .Our cocktails were also really good! My favorite dish was the cheeseburger 2050. I still think about the bread they used for their version of the cheeseburger. It was roughly torn in half and perfectly toasted, just slightly crispy on the outside but still so fluffy on the inside. I know the menu rotates, so while they no longer have the cheeseburger 2050 on their menu, I'm glad to see the bread continues to make an appearance on the tasting menu. My only complaint is the price. I'm sad to see that it's gone up since the last time I visited. Still worth it to try at least once!

The best part of this meal was the wait staff. The young lady serving us and talking us through…read morethe menu was friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. On the expensive side but worth it. My favorite was the scallop crudo and the steamed clams. Oh and they make a mean cocktail.

Having just arrived in Orcas Island, we heard many rave reviews about Matia. I would say I wasn't…read moretoo impressed, but I liked the food. We ordered the Birria Foccacia and Scallop Crudo. We came here thinking they would have actual meals, but the stuff we ordered, especially the Scallop Crudo, left us still hungry. The Birria Foccacia looked and tasted good, but not so reminiscent of actual Birria, as the consommé served with it tasted just like taco seasoning broth, no tanginess, such as lime or cilantro, added to it. With the Scallop Crudo, I would say they called it Vietnamese Nuoc Cham sauce, but I think they were actually thinking of the Lao Jeow Som. Sauce for the Scallop Crudo was delicious, though. I loved how fresh the ingredients were. For drinks, I got a mocktail of their Amaretto, I think. I liked the drink, it tasted very cozy for the weather. Overall, dishes are all farm to table here. That's why it is priced the way it is, but perhaps I wish there were just more to eat.

I came here with my mom to enjoy a nice dinner after a long week. We walked in around 4:45 and we…read morewere the only ones there, though it soon filled up while we were there. The dining room was elegant yet cozy, with great lighting. The staff was also very friendly and our waiter was very helpful in aiding our choice. We ordered the Focaccia bread, the salmon momtadito and the tonnarelli as our entree. The focaccia was the only dissapointing item as it was very basic in my opinion, which isn't bad but just nothing exciting to write about. The appetizer, the salmon montadito, was probably my favorite item of the night. It was served on focaccia bread and drizzled with a truffle honey butter and sat upon a mascarapone yogurt. It was elegant and it was incredibly flavorful. The sweetness of the truffle honey butter was a great contrast to the salmon itself, and all melted together to make an exceptional appetizer. The tonnarelli was a pasta dish we split and was also very tasty. The pasta itself was a thicker spaghetti like pasta served with plenty of crab. It was tasty and it satisfied and I'd likely order it again as I will be back when my sister's visit. All in all, a great restaurant to spend a nice night right in the heart of Bellingham!

This evening we went to Roe for a family dinner. Hidden on the edge of downtown Bellingham this…read morehidden spot serves up creative seafood dishes using all farm to table ingredients. We came in for an early dinner so we were really able to enjoy the rustic ambience of this restaurant all by ourselves. As soon as we sat down the waitress was attentive and ready to take our order. I order the garden party off their cocktail menu. Snap pea gin, bay leaf vermouth, genepy, saline and pea shoot? I really was feeling adventurous with this one, a regrettable mistake. The first sip I thought I was drinking sea water with a touch of olive oil in it. I never send back drinks although I was close with this one, I sipped it throughout my meal. One critique I have about the cocktail menu is that every drink was over complicated with many exotic ingredients. There was nothing for someone who was looking for a simple craft cocktail. The table shared the Strawberry Panzanella, and once again I was accosted by an overwhelming salty and sour flavor. A traditional Italian salad consisting of grilled strawberry and focaccia croutons. The lemon vinaigrette dressing on this salad was salty and sour, and very overpowering. Unlike my drink we were unable to finish this one. I ordered the Roe Burger, which I had been really looking forward to trying, thankfully this one did not disappoint. Two smash burger patties that were thin, crispy, and cooked to perfection with slices of cheddar cheese on top are then placed on a bed of classic burger toppings. Tomato, pickles, and iceberg lettuce. This burger was served with crispy fries and garlic aioli. After my fist few bites my mind was beginning to change about this restaurant. We also shared the Reuben Croquettes. A super creative and unique spin on one of my personal favorite appetizers. These little fried pocket were filled with a delicious mixture of cheese and shredded corned beef. They were garnished with a small slice of pickle which was a great touch. For dessert we decided to try the hazelnut torte which was fantastic. It had a nice crisp outer layer with a soft gooey center. Lovely flavor and texture that ended our experience at Roe wonderfully. In conclusion our experience at Roe had its ups and downs but I left feeling satisfied. If you are looking for a unique culinary experience I would give this restaurant a try.

Great place to stop and catch your second wind before shopping again. Coffee and tea are good. The…read morecakes are also decent. This is a very spacious cafe and the tables are not super close to each other. It was not very busy when we were here which was nice. The chairs are mot the most comfortable, maybe to discourage people from camping here and taking up space while waiting for their friends/family to finish shopping. There are artwork on the wall which are for sale. They also put up posters of cats from RAPS which are available for adoption. So cool. This is a good alternative for coffee if you don't want to go to the super busy Timmy and Starbucks here.

My goodness what a surprise. We were stumbling through Tsw Mills and husband saw the shop. "Want a…read morecoffee?" We have a six year old, it was 1pm and a Sunday so there was a long road of parenting ahead. We walk in and are both intrigued by the apparently freshly baked croissants and pain au chocolats and the crazy good looking muffins. My dudes... the pain au chocolat and the croissants were some of the best I have ever had. WE ARE TALKING DESTINATION PASTRY here people. The space is cute and the latte was beautifully crafted so.... please go. This is a little hidden gem.