Skylarks has long been a favorite of ours for a nice meal in a charming setting, so I made reservations for my wife and me for our anniversary dinner. The food was decent and the service was excellent---a young and energetic wait staff. What spoiled the evening was the awful pop music that was blaring the whole time we were there. We were initially seated at a two-top inches from the bar. The staff pleasantly accommodated my request to reseat us down the stairs in back to what I expected to be a quieter area, but the music was just as intrusive. I like to enjoy the meal, the company, and the conversation when we dine out, and that was all spoiled by the background music. To be fair, we are in our 70's, so perhaps Skylarks has simply decided to target a younger clientele that may prefer this loud, high energy atmosphere, but this won't be a dining choice for us in the future. read more

Great food - we had the halibut and steak- and the outdoor seating was lovely. A band was playing just down the hill which added beautiful ambiance. read more

Their outside beer and wine garden is lovely to catch some tunes and grab a beer! We arrived hungry to ordered off of their grill menu, which was just okay. I had the chicken sandwich which had avocado, cheese, etc. all the things that I love on a grilled chicken sammy. But it really lacked any flavor. Some aioli or a few of mamas lil peppers would have made it so much better. I'd go back - but eat before I went to hang out in their awesome 'backyard'. read more

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The restaurant is gorgeous, at the entrance you're greeted by polite waitresses. The food looks and tastes delicious. Their homemade lemonade is authentic (not too sweet). With affordable pricing, this is one of the best breakfast restaurants you'll visit. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Top: Traditional Eggs Benny with ham. Bottom: Novia Scotia Eggs Benny with smoked salmon and capers - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Love this place, been coming here for breakfast for years. Great little place in Fairhaven. The omelettes are awesome (I love the California) and the potatoes! Love the sourdough bread and the jam too. Great Bloody Marys. Never actually been for lunch or dinner but I'm sure it's just as good. read more

I've been to Skylarks many times over the years and the most positive thing I can say is that it is consistent. You always know what you are getting in terms of service, atmosphere, and food. Not out of this world, but consistently good. Skylarks now has a patio/beer & wine garden in the back, which is new to me, although my family and I sat inside as the wait was shorter. Here's the run-down, food-wise, on my most recent visit a few days ago: ** Brussel Sprouts - Meh. Lukewarm upon arrival and needed something else besides balsamic on them--e.g. bacon, cheese, nuts, something extra for flavor depth and/or textural interest ** Fried Oysters - Excellent! 7-8 HUGE local oysters, fried to the perfect crisp with yummy sauces (tarter & a slightly spicy alioi) ** Dinner Salad - Standard salad but ingredients were fresh and the creamy balsamic dressing was tasty. ** Ancient Grain Bowl - Good, not great. I chose to add prawns to my order ($5 extra) and was glad I did. On its own, it's a very light meal and surprisingly skimpy on the portion of grains given the name. I also think it should offer your choice of dressing with it instead of just having oil&vinegar on the side. I ended up using the leftover balsamic dressing from my mom's salad instead to up the flavor factor. ** Reuben - did not try this one except for the fries, which were good ** Lemon Curd Cheesecake - Yum! Presentation could use improvement although I did love the extensive amount of whipped cream on top so... This is very rich, as cheesecakes generally are, and works well to share. The lemon curd does lighten it up, however. read more

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I had the halibut fish and it was amazing. The batter had a perfect crunch and it was not soggy. The house salad had a mix of greens, cherry tomatoes and thin sliced carrots. The fish tasted fresh. It was an excellent meal. Also had the Crab Cakes. They were tasty. We brought home a burger and fries. The burger was just slightly over cooked. We asked for medium but it was still a good burger. Their fries are crisp and have a crunch. We sat at the outdoor canopy patio. They have gas heaters out there. We eat at Skylarks at least once a month. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - My left overs. Halibut Fish and Chips with garden salad. - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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My sorority sisters and I enjoyed lunch on Thursday. Rose was wonderful and the food was great. Beef,dip, waffles and,omelettes were huge. Toasty warm under heat lamps. Clam chowder was delicious even when I got a lump of flour Kept me filled until,dinner time.. Parking was on the street,at,11:30 am was,a breeze. Enjoyed,and we plan,to come,again. read more

Ordered "traditional" eggs Benedict. It came out 45 min later-cold and without any ham (what?!) The management allowed $2 off the bill for the 'mistake'. I get that everyone is short staffed etc..but customer service and good food is still what gets people coming back, isn't it? read more

Delicious, decadent banana bread French Toast made in house is not to be missed if you have a sweet tooth. The pillow pyramid of moist bread was served with a walnut maple syrup drizzled on top. I'll gladly ride this sugar high all day. Come hungry or ready to share with a partner because these portions will fill you up and then some. The cafe decor is somewhat Victorian. The dark green walls covered with antique mirrors and art gives the cafe an elevated look. The plush arm chairs mixed in with the wooden dining tables makes it cozy. My seat was wedged between the table in front and an armchair behind it. With a wall at my side too, I felt quite crowded. I wished I had had a bit more space to push my chair away from the table and more space between the table and the wall so I could move my arms more freely. They don't do reservations, but they will gladly setup your table if you call them 30 minutes before arriving. Our server was cheerful and made regular rounds to our table to top off drinks and check on us. Prices are typical (high) for a locally owned restaurant in Fairhaven, but the food quality, presentation, taste, and portions make it a worthwhile indulgence once in awhile. I would love to come back and try their various egg bennies, but that means rolling out of bed early. Breakfast is only served until 11am. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Cinnamon Roll - It's so big that even sharing it amongst 5 people there were still leftovers. - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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News flash! This wonderful restaurant has just spent a lot of money on a BEAUTIFUL huge tent with a lot of airflow and many heaters. I had lunch at SKYLARKS with a friend yesterday. We both had the Reuben Sandwiches. My friend is from the east coast and she knows her Reuben Sandwiches. Said that it was the best she had ever had. I have had Reuben Sandwiches at Katz's deli (Harry met Sally) and Carnegie deli, both in New York. They can't compare to SKYLARKS. I have eaten there many times previously and have always been delighted with the delicious food and excellent service. I have tried many things on their menu and there is nothing that I would not recommend. You have to try them!! If you know them, go back. I have no idea how they deliver hot Sandwiches and wonderful fries piping hot, outside, BUT THEY DO!! read more

Perhaps the most spectacularly bad dining experience of my life. Seated outdoors, the kitchen was blasting bad heavy metal (that's not the oxymoron you might think), the soup was salted like a codfish destined for an 18th century whaler, and server was incensed when I told her she'd messed up my drink order. It was so remarkable it was semi-amusing. But not really. Could've been bad luck but it'd take a lot to get me back again! read more

Amazingly delicious food. Excellent service, and their outdoor seating kept us warm and dry when it was basically a monsoon outside the tent. We had the pesto alfredo with chicken and the skylark benedict. Their rosemary sourdough bread is a game changer and it was an excellent addition to the pesto. Heather and DJ are fantastic servers, highly recommend! Only qualm is that I wish they had fresh cracked pepper vs shaker style, it tastes a lot better. read more

Went there a week ago. Sat outside with a barrage of horse chestnut pelting us. The people were very nice. Drinks average. The food totally insipid and very average. Definitely overpriced. Two 2 to 3 ounce pieces of halibut. Soggy wilted house salad with a horrible blue cheese dressing. Store bought junk. Average clam chowder. Overall a tasteless ordinary meal. Will not repeat. read more

Generally good when they aren't busy, but they don't always have enough staff to ensure quality service. Mistakes may not be apologized for or compensated. When they get things right, the food is decent and not excessively priced. I was with a group of about 16 people and a quarter of us were served the wrong items. Eventually things worked out, but there was a considerable amount of confusion and some disappointment. read more

I love the service and the food here. It was very good. My waiter was really helpful and nice. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich w/ Bacon. - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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My sister and I rolled up here on a sleepy Tuesday night. We finished up a long day playing the GPS based scavenger hunt game called Geocaching. Needless to say we were hungry AF. No. We were hangry! The hostess with the mostest promptly sat us away from a family reunion (thank God) We decided on drinks, appetizer and entrees right away. And all those items arrived in n accordance to the unwritten rules of serving food. Our servers was inquisitive but not intrusive. Friendly and smiled. The weekday specials are what beckoned us but you should visit anytime they are open: morning, noon or night! read more

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Let me just start with the service last night! It was horrific! I really used to like sitting at the front area but no more! The incompetent bar help could not make a martini! How hard is a martin! It tasted like a bottle of olive juice! Go back to Bar School! Much better place to hang back In the day but now just mediocre food and lousy cocktail! I will post again when I find a better place to go! read more

Omg! Best brunch ever! My daughter and i shared the Crabcakes eggs Benedict and the Banana bread French toast. We should have shared a single entree. Both were amazing - especially paired with the Mimosa. Service was excellent and the place itself it charming - and larger than you might expect. We arrived at 11am on a a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table. read more

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A cute little place for brunch, my mom and i really enjoyed both the atmosphere, food and great prices. Since it was a weekday, there was a page of weekday specials including the $4.99 small size french toast which was actually MUCH bigger than we thought. It was light and fluffy, delicious but not too heavy since syrup was poured at our own discretion. Also ordered the Salusito benedict which came with turkey breast on an english muffin topped with very perfectly done soft-medium poached eggs, drenched in hollandaise (a little too much) with a few slices of avocado. This was HUGE and delicious again without being overly heavy. It also came with an extremely large portion of hash browns that were panfried and great with ketchup. Overall, a great breakfast but you must arrive before 11am! read more

Service, service, servie. Came in for breakfast on a Sunday, yesterday. Only the outside seating was occupied, so only 10 tables. Everyone was ordering breakfast but the food took a good 30 minutes or more to arrive. Not sure what was going on. i ordered an omelet and wife ordered an egg sandwich. So it wasn't anything complicated. Our server was very nice but really slow. It was always a one table at a time deal. Nice place, not sure i would come back. read more

Delicious halibut. Lovely outside seating. Tiny birds and bunnies will sometimes pop up along the bushes. Very sweet and cute at brunch time. read more

The brunch on Sunday is always great! The food is awesome, the ambiance is nice and Katie rocks likes nobodys business! I highly recommend Sunday brunch! read more

I've been here for dinner and brunch. Both were very good but I'm a brunch girlie so I liked it more. I got the banana bread french toast and it was bomb. Very friendly staff, too. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Excellent atmosphere and awesome food. Their has browns are freaking AMAZING! Perfectly cooked, and super crispy on the outside. They have a great outside seating area and almost a "brunch speakeasy" vibe (if there were such a thing/place) haha. Service was prompt and all are dishes were quality for a reasonable price. I will most definitely be back. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - 2 egg breakfast $7.75 - scrambled egg whites, very big serving of perfectly crisp hash browns and english muffin - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Featuring a stunning antique wooden bar and an excellent selection of single-malts, Skylarks is the "go to" spot for many of the village's merchants at the end of their day. Happy Hour food items are tasty and well-priced. Skylark's also features a generous, yummy, late-night menu with excellent pricing. Skylarks offers something for everyone. Downstairs, the original "Hidden Cafe" faces a lovely garden and open walkway and has the "feel" of a nice, local coffee shop (with better food). Upstairs, you can find a spot at the antique wooden bar or cozy up in a overstuffed chair by the fireplace to enjoy "Historic Fairhaven." Either way, the food is excellent and the service is typically pretty good. And, if you're here on a nice summer day, grab a table in the garden and do a little "people watching" while you enjoy your meal. The food here is good, prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is fantastic. And, if you enjoy soup, don't miss Skylarks' chowder! All of the soup served here is housemade and pairs well with one of their cold, crisp salads. If you only have time to explore one restaurant in Fairhaven and want to get a sense of the history and feel of our little village, Skylarks is the place. read more

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Really tasty and really nice service! We went for lunch and got the roast beef dip & eggs benedict- I like how many options you have at lunch time. Also was surprisingly speedy for how busy they were! read more

Ok, where to start. Beautiful interior and available sidewalk dinning. Service was impeccable, prompt and friendly. The food was off the charts good. Locally sourced and delicious. If I could give it a 6/5 stars I would. Don't miss out. Find this hidden gem. Worth it! read more

The seafood was perfect. If you know real good seafood, not Red Lobster crap, check the Skylark out. Everybody was very happy with the apps, and our Captians Platter of fried fish was definitely big enough for two people. The fried oysters were probaly the best I've had, ever. Fried on the outside, gooey on the inside. Heavenly. The drinks were another hit, the Irish Mule, highly recommend. read more

When the food truck did not show up at Stone's Throw brewery on a First Friday concert night, I decided to order take out from Skylark's. My (well named) Just 4 the Halibut wrap was ready promptly on a busy Friday night. I was greeted quickly upon entering, and the friendly bartender finished the drink he was making and brought my order out. The fish was very tasty, and the amendments, especially the wasabi aioli, made for a satisfying and flavorful meal. It came with a generous portion of fries that I could share with some newly-met folks. We agreed that my choice was a lot better than their choice of getting to-go food from Haggens! I would like to return to their patio and see what else they're offering. Oh, and that bar area is beautiful! read more

Skylark's is one of those hidden places you need to track down to find, and well worth it when you do. When you enter the door you feel like you've crossed into a nostalgic restaurant of a combination of Kennedy's library decor and a gentlemen's polo club from the 70's. Not modern and yet, very elegant. I wanted their signature burger Bistro Burger. Ordered it medium/rare. Service was pretty fast and got it back in under 10 minutes. The burger came opened faced and you can see the decent appearance. Put it together and took a bite. It was juicy but cooked medium/well. It had a lot of flavor, I just prefer the flavor of a burger on the pink side over well done. You really can't bean the ambiance here. The prices are really good for the area, being in Fairhaven. This would be the place you would bring your spouse or special person to have a nice evening. read more

Skylarks Hidden Cafe - Bison burger! - Cafes Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Though it wasn't too crowded it took over and hour our food. My friends clam chowder was cold as was her friends hamburger. My wife's salad was good. My omelette was cold and rubbery as were the potatoes that came with it. The only good thing on my plate was the ketchup. I'm ashamed we didn't send it all back. I will never go back. the ambience was ok but very noisy. We could barely hold a conversation. read more

Skylarks is a beautiful location in a beautiful part of Fairhaven. My father had breakfast there many times so when we went for dinner, our hopes were very high. We made reservations and we were seated up near the bar. Our waiter was the bartender, so I understand they're more accustomed to tending bar than waiting on people, but the service was still subpar. We ordered at about 6:35 and had to wait 25 minutes for our appetizers to come out. Brussel Sprouts and Spinach and artichoke dip. The Brussel sprouts were very good and the dip was pretty ok. We had to wave down the server for refills when we needed them, but it wasn't too bad. Our food came not long afterwards and it wasn't great. My mother had the Rueben and she loved it. My father had the cioppino and he said it was okay. It wasn't spiced to his taste, but that's all he had to say. I had the pot roast which comes with julienned vegetables and mashed potatoes. The pot roast itself was good, albeit room temperature. There was maybe 5 slices of carrot for my vegetables and the mashed potatoes were cold, crusty, dry, and lumpy. You could tell it had been sitting in the kitchen for a while. I understand that the restaurant industry is hectic and premaking meals is necessary to process the high volume of customers, but it turned me off of the food. If there had been an effort to reheat them, it would go a long way to making the dish more enjoyable. We then ordered creme brulee for desert and it was lovely. I wish the dish wasn't quite so shallow because the heat from the broiler they used to caramelize the sugar warms up the custard all the way down the dish. A deeper custard could maybe offset that and give a more complex experience. Cool, creamy custard to go along with the warm, caramelized sugar. Finally, when the check came, the server completely forgot to add the creme brulee to the bill and we had to remind them. It just goes to show that their focus is elsewhere, likely serving the downstairs patrons moreso than the ones seated near the bar. I likely will try this place for breakfast at some point, but not for dinner. I hear the breakfast is very good. read more

I've always liked this place for a breakfast and lunch spot but the dinner is awful. Me and my parents and grandmother came for dinner and we each ordered the pot roast, risotto, stroganoff and fish and chips. The only good meal was the pot roast. Risotto had two veggies and it had no taste, stroganoff tasted sour and like it was old, and the fish sucked. No water refills the whole night and we ended up eating bread and not finishing our meals. Dinner is way too over priced for poor food and poor service. Breakfast and lunch is fantastic, but go somewhere else for dinner. read more

This restaurant was cute inside, and our server was awesome! Drinks were great, and the French onion soup was lovely. Unfortunately, I ordered a medium rare top sirloin that was drastically over cooked, and hard to eat. I got it with a side of risotto, which was almost worse. The side of veggies were nicely sautéed though. Like I mentioned the drinks and service were good, but the food fell really flat. read more

I only got takeout, but the food was great, the restaurant is cute, and the staff were all very kind and accommodating!

You know the food was fine but as we were walking out a man from the staff yelled "who the f*ck only tips 15% after staying an hour past closing?!" at us. Sorry we stayed to finish our drinks and enjoy your patio. Believe me, we won't be back. read more

Waited a hour for a prepaid to go order. This place sucks. I have never dealt with such rude workers

Post pandemic Skylark is not as good as the pre-pandemic version. Fist, don't accept seating upstairs. One waitress and service is therefore, understandably, slow. Second, if you like your veggies sautéed before they're added to the veggie omelet, don't order the veggie omelet. I like raw onions, peppers, and tomatoes in my salad, but not in my omelet. Third, better to offer a customer a coffee refill while he or she is still eating. To belatedly offer when you're finished eating and they're presenting the bill is too late. I've eaten at Skylarks probably 5 or 6 times in the past 30 days, and they only got it right on half of those visits. I probably won't be returning to a restaurant when they get it right only half of the time. read more

Nice environment, staff was okay but not very welcoming. Food was pretty good but nothing spectacular. My party was able to have a nice discussion during our meal, but could be hard to hear each other at times. read more