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    The Fork At Agate Bay

    4.0 (311 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Steak
    Colby M.

    The waitress my wife and I had for anniversary did an amazing job!! She was quick to check in and gave us our space once the main course was in front of us. The food tasted great and we sat outside for the evening.

    Michael B.

    This place combines an a great cozy atmosphere with great food and interpretation of a new American cousin . The service was fast and friendly , we were seated in fast , and food came out tasting fresh . Menu is shareable friendly . While it may be out of the way , I definitely recommend trying this hidden gem .

    Breakfast Special
    Nathan E.

    The Fork at Agate Bay is a wonderful little spot off the beaten path. It is well worth the drive from Bellingham, Lynden, Everson, Maple Falls, or Sumas to experience this family friendly spot. The service is always given with a smile and provides great recommendations. The food was delicious, fresh, and the menu rotates depending on the season. This was the first time I ever had grits and they were amazingly good. The special was good but next time I would add a hearty protein like andouille sausage. They take reservations and during the busy summer season you will need them.

    Mac and cheese
    Tara E.

    This is my favorite restaurant in my area! The food is amazing, the service is amazing, the Bloody Mary is amazing, and they are kind to my kids whenI bring them. Word to the wise - if you want brunch get there early. They can run out! Pros: - delicious food, lots locally sourced - great aesthetic - kid friendly - genuinely nice staff - takes reservations Cons: - none

    Cajun White Shrimp &3-Cheese Grits were yummy
    Terri W.

    We tried The Fork for the first time the other night, and we're in love! We can't wait to go back for breakfast (or lunch) (or dinner again). My only complaint was that it was chilly, but I find that I'm often cold in restaurants, so I've learned to prepare for that. So, not a big deal. To start with, we got cocktails. Hubs got their house-made Irish Cream on the rocks, and I got a Flatliner Martini, one of their featured drinks, which is like an Espresso Martini but also contains that Irish Cream. OMG! It was so good that I got another one with dessert. Hubby got the Cajun White Shrimp & Three-Cheese Grits, which was wonderful. I got the Fried Green Tomatoes w/Goat Cheese & Remoulade. Unfortunately, they were out of goat cheese, so they served mine with some grated Manchego instead, and it was delicious. However, I look forward to trying it again when they have goat cheese, and I'm sure it will be even better. For a main course, Hubs got the Pan-Fried Catfish w/House Made Dill Fettucine & Corn Cream, which he really enjoyed. I got the Baked Ziti Spring Vegetables & Cajun Corn Cream, and I liked it a lot. It was a gigantic portion, by the way. For dessert, I got another Flatliner, and a piece of cheesecake made with a saltine-based crust and some kind of cherry or betty topping (I can't remember). Hubby got 2 scoops of house made ice cream: one was black cherry (which he raved about), and the other was chocolate peanut butter (which I found amazing). The atmosphere was warm and cozy (despite the chilly temperature). Our waiter was delightful. The view was lovely. This place is a winner!

    Sheri S.

    We had a beautiful afternoon at The Fork. The outdoor seating was nicely spaced (so necessary right now in the pandemic--and we learned they are going to expand it and keep it open as long as possible weather-wise, including with heaters.) The surrounding plants were so beautiful--hops, huge green hydrangeas, a green Japanese maple which was sweetly lighted with fairy lights even though it was a sunny afternoon, a lush vine running across the fence, and pots of herbs that we watched one of the staff come out and cut for cooking. So fresh! We loved our server, Jessica, and got to meet one of the owners, David--both very cheerful and helpful. All the staff were friendly, cheerful and helpful! We asked Jessica what she personally liked from the menu, and she happily gave us some good things to choose from. We'd been here once before and died over the shrimp and grits (and, this time, I watched someone wolfing them down from afar--plus the ling cod fish and chips looked and smelled fabulous). But we wanted something different so we went with the Three Little Pigs pizza: tasso ham, pork cheeks, red onion, jalapeño and pineapple. Jalapeño tends to vary in heat--and I can do pretty hot. But the one on ours was a little scorcher! But, happily, it was NOT integrated into the pizza (as in melted into the cheese and impossible to get out), but, rather, was one large round per slice, so it was easy to save ourselves! So thoughtful! The pizza was a good one, generous with the pork and pineapple. And I do appreciate their wood-fired technique and very nice crust. I was extremely intrigued by the idea of the watermelon/heirloom tomato salad. It was advertised as being dressed with a citrus vinaigrette--which I couldn't actually discern, but that was fine. It was also dressed with feta cheese, mint and basil. On balance, my tastebuds didn't really appreciate the watermelon/tomato combo--but I loved the combo of the watermelon and feta! I will do this at home! My partner recalled that, the last time we were here, we raved about the Caesar. "Really?" I wondered, eyeing a different starter of crab soup. But he talked me into it. Oh, he remembered well! This is one of the most lovely and best Caesar salads ever. Very fresh, perfect dressing--perfect to my tastes, anyway!--capers and white anchovies on the side. Lovely... We liked the wine list and were very happy with a Gruner Veltliner. But, for me, the huge winner of a beautiful experience (well, I was the lucky winner, actually)--but where I am headed with this is homage to their Silver Beach Margarita. It's not your traditional Margarita, which I would have been very happy with--it has tequila and lime for sure. A couple of fancy things are added--but the brilliance was the grapefruit juice. Incredible combination. Soooooo refreshing. A new go-to drink for me. All-in-all, a great experience and excited to go back.

    Short rib
    Mike M.

    we ate here with some friends for dinner everyone's dinner was good and enjoyed by all I am deducting a star because my bouillabaisse was short on the crab legs, there were three small legs and the clams were quite small, and for $42 I expect a lot more than what I got also part of that one star deduction is the prices are quite a bit higher than similar restaurants in town. I think the premium is so the well to do people on the north side of the lake don't have to drive into down for a nice restaurant.

    Eggs benedict over gritz
    Jess S.

    Food was absolutely delicious! What a hidden gem this place is. We went for Sunday brunch and arrived without a reservation, which wasn't the best plan, but managed to be seated within 10 minutes of arrival. The only "problem" was the slow service, but we were very understanding as they were slamming and only had 2 servers. They definitely needed more help. But the entire experience was fantastic and we'll definitely be back.

    Fresh Wildcat Cove oysters
    Bill G.

    After a few years absence, we finally made it back to The Fork - happy to be here!! Our waitress is extremely knowledgeable and attentive, sitting outside to enjoy the day. Decent jazz for the background music Ordered some fresh oysters, served with their house made mignonette- yummy!! Wildcat Cove oysters. The house mignonette is served in a bottle with an eye dropper - brilliant. We both ordered the burgers - seems odd - but what wonderful burgers (harder to make this well than a steak IMHO). Really nice to have a scratch made burger, a cold IPA, and fresh oysters on a day like today! Everything is scratch made here. Grind their own beef for the burgers, make their own condiments and bread.

    Sausage and mushroom pizza. Crust was amazing. Served hot and fresh

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    4 months ago

    Great food, great staff. Never disappoints. Has become a regular place for us and we visit at least once a month.

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    Fun for a fun Sunday brunch, and reasonable weekday happy hours. Very much recommended

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    2 years ago

    Exquisite food with a beautiful, rustic atmosphere worth the drive. If you love supporting local small businesses, I highly recommend.

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    Best brunch in town and the fresh squeezed mimosas are delicious. Great weekly specials

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    Favorite spot for breakfast! Always consistent and delicious. Dinner has been a little less dependable, but still go every now and then.

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    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!

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