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Skylarks Hidden Cafe

3.2 (451 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Fish n chips
Crissy T.

We had a group of 14 and they accommodated us very well. Everyone's food came out quickly and was delicious. I heard the bbq sliders were dry, but that was the only complaint. Would love to come back if I'm ever in the area.

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Angi C.

Arrived for brunch on a Sunday. We had made reservations, but there was a ton of seating available. Skylark's is right in Fairhaven, great location. Really cool old bar when you walk in, ample seating. I ordered the fish and chips, was good, not fantastic. My daughter had the breakfast burrito, and her friend had the chicken sandwich. Overall good food, not fantastic, but good. Prices are a bit high, maybe because of the location? We ordered the toasted banana bread which was two slices, and it was $10! Service was good.

I am having a Lemon Drop with a Dear Friend here in Bellingham Wa and our BEAUTIFUL BARTENDER served Us Beautiful Smiles!
LaShonti T.

My Lemon Drop and Bacardi Coke and Steak Bites and the Cesar Salad was DELICIOUS! I'm sooo excited we stopped in

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Jackson N.

This place was one of the best for me! I had the Clams, and it was perfect for not only the clams themselves, but the sourdough bread-which was delicious when dipped in the clam butter. It also had quite the homey vibe, with the nice paintings and beautiful wood furniture. Our server was quite nice as well. The only drawback is the clam service, which was prone to spilling.

Bowl of chowder
Holli M.

Bellingham is a wonderful place for a day trip. And we found this place by chance. Great workers but I'm sure they were short staffed. The food was great. My husband enjoyed the clam chowder lots of clams and good flavor. The chicken and waffles were are yummy. As well as the fish and chips. Good selection of drinks and beers on tap.

Scallop appetizer. Great sear and melted in my mouth
Chrissy G.

Charming place with a fireplace and antiques. As a traveler, I seek out scallops because they're my favorite and this place totally hit the mark. Seared perfectly and melted in my mouth. Would definitely come back for the scallops. Also had the clam chowder which was pleasantly delicious.

Stained glass is pretty (older photo)
Violet S.

The food is ranges from good to fantastic, the servers are really nice and it is a cozy ambiance. However the wait times and inattentiveness can be bonkers. Worth going to but not if you're in a time crunch

California Chicken Salad
Henrik B.

I've been to Skylarks a few times, and it's a good restaurant. Sometimes when it's really busy the service can be a bit slow bordering on annoying, but that is not because the staff is not trying. They just have too much to do, and I would venture to guess that the kitchen is small. That being said, the food is good, the prices not outrageous and the staff friendly and approachable. When the weather is nice they also have a large hidden outside seating area, but even if the weather is bad they have two rooms with very different feel. I would not make a special trip to go here, but if I'm in Fairhaven, I'm happy to go here.

Jenna D.

I very much enjoy this place. Food is good, service is iffy. I prefer it for breakfast or lunch, as my dinner experiences haven't been as great, but it's overall pretty solid. The last time I was there, it was for lunch, and they serve breakfast and lunch from open till 3pm. We had the short ribs and hash and the Reuben. I've been on quest to find the best Reuben in town, and this is a strong contender, especially if you get it with the beef short rib. The drinks are creative, and the decor was very festive, so I'll give kudos for that The service was just so inconsistent. When they were paying attention, it was great. But despite the lack of patronage at lunch time on a Tuesday, it was confusingly slow. I'm not usually in a rush, but at the same time, it's nice to not feel like you've been forgotten.

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

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

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