I used to consider this my go to for a good meal and drinks. However in the last year they have severely declined. Last summer my wife and I would show up for drinks and apps at the bar. Usually between 4-5. We were turned away many times by staff claiming that they had reservations coming in about an hour. Ok. Well. We just don't go there on a whim. We made reservations last august. I ordered the special seared ahi. It was cooked to beyond done. Dry and weird colors. Hadn't been back till last night. 6 of us. The only food served hot was a pizza. I ordered medium rare rib eye. It was cold and served medium. Extremely thin cut and very chewy. I was charged $58 for a poorly cooked Walmart cut of beef. My wife had warm lumpy grits. This is not the place it was before they opened the second location. Good flavors forgetful wait staff last two times same waitress. Great mixed drinks competitive beer prices. I like the owner and hate to see this business slip into mediocrity. But I won't choose to go back. read more

First time here - celebrating my birthday. We started with Happy Hour Sangria. Moved on to an unusual and delicious pizza - cheese, apples, curried almonds! Also had a Caesar salad and grilled artichoke. Amazing food. Wonderful service. Highly recommend!! read more

The best breakfast/lunch we've had in a very long time. Fresh squeezed orange juice and a perfect Bloody Mary followed by fresh chilled oysters on the half shell. And then the most amazing cheesy grits with sautéed veggies, perfectly cooked poached eggs and lightly Cajun shrimp. And it arrived piping hot. Our waitress Lauren timed everything for us and she was so engaging and delightful to visit with. We'll be back next time we're in this beautiful area. read more

The Fork is one of the best overall dining experiences we have had in a very long time. For dinner, the service was attentive and warm, the food quality and presentation were fabulous and the atmosphere is modern and a little trendy, but not pretentious. ...and, they can make a decent martini without being told how to do it! I would argue that The Fork is one of the best restaurants in the Bellingham area. It is a bit of a drive to get there, but I believe that just adds to the experience. Why not 5 stars? Breakfast. We went there a few weeks after having dinner there, based on a friends recommendation. The services was slow and not very attentive and the food was not hot. I blame the morning service, not the kitchen. This was also on a morning which was not very busy. :-( We will definitely be back for dinner. Breakfast? We're going to wait a while. read more

Always excellent food. We had our son's graduation brunch here with 10 other friends. Everyone loved it! Can't beat that - especially knowing how picky some are! read more

The Fork At Agate Bay - Great little restaurant by the lake. Definately worth stopping for. - New American Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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8 oz new york done perfectly, med rare! Asked to have onions replaced with asparagus....no problem!! Beer a happy hpur $3 but wine a little pricey. Fresh little rolls yummy! Happy hour menu.......not much to choose from. Husband had homemade pasta with chicken but felt it didnt warrant a $29 price tag. read more

Stopped here for dinner on the way to Vancouver, quite under-dressed and accompanied by 3 hungry dudes, so my apologies for marring the ambiance for our neighboring tables, most of whom were here for a special occasion! Speaking of ambiance, I could feel the love emanating from the chic menu with a backing of some sort of glazed bark, the tall dried grass hanging from the bathroom ceiling, and the hand-painted typography on their staff office door. Although the walls could use some work to appear less like a residential home, I, a design nerd, had a memorable experience due to the attention to detail that the owners demonstrated. And it definitely translated to the food!: Unsurprisingly, the presentation was impeccable -- not ostentatious, but rather totally in line with the overall quality of the dishes. Nothing disappointed, but the pork chop with lacinato kale, polenta, and delicata squash was a home-run hit, with really nicely balanced seasonings that showcased the natural flavors of the ingredients. No one will forget the succulence of that pork. I'm a gourd snob who usually finds delicata to be a weak option, but it had me hooked that night. Instead of going all-out on an entree I ordered the pancetta and Brussels sprouts "firebread" - perfectly cooked, thin-crust pizza, but could've used more balsamic vinegar reduction. We also enjoyed a special starter plate of delightful pate paired with arugula, pickled red onions, and addictive preserved huckleberries. Shout-out to a chef-in-training named Sam, an old friend of my boyfriend's, who got in touch with us right as we were searching for a place to eat in Bellingham. Expectations exceeded! I plan to come back next time when the sun is out to appreciate the beautiful neighborhood. read more

My wife and I ate at The Fork a couple of years ago after moving to Bellingham and loved the food. I can't remember what we had, but this review isn't about two years ago. In February we had two separate friends come visit from Seattle, where we lived previously. While the Bellingham dining scene has come a long way, there's still a relative shortage of options just because of the size. So we we wracking our brains trying to determine where to take them until we remembered The Fork! Friday night was friend number one, who is a big time foodie, and my wife took her out to The Fork and she loved it. Then on Sunday morning we met our second group of visitors out at the Fork for brunch, and I was gratefully able to attend this time! The food was tremendous. I make a dynamite eggs Benedict so rarely enjoy anyone else's, but two in our party got the Benny at it was amazing, truly. I ordered pork belly tacos that might have been the best thing I ever ate. And because I couldn't resist, I ordered a side of the biscuit and gravy. It was insanely good, rich and buttery and I'm sure terrible for us, but whatever. It's Sunday brunch. Our Seattle friends ended the weekend with the phrase "man, your food game was on point this weekend," and we couldn't agree more. Regardless of your opinion of Seattle as a City, that's some pretty lofty culinary company and praise! read more

Excellent food & service, accommodates covid-19 protocols. Outdoor dining with heat directed at individual tables per request. I'd feared extremely high prices after having to pay $18 for a hamburger a few years ago. Turns out other items are reasonably priced & the burger was locally raised, healthy & cost more to procure. That said, eating there is a treat & not cheap but worth a splurge for uniqueness, excellent quality & atmosphere. read more

Great huevos rancheros, and attentive, upbeat service. Terrific beignets. Got pretty hot in the patio but thats global warming for ya. They did what they could to make shade. read more

Some of the best food in Bellingham! We usually come here for special dinners or when we want to treat ourselves. We had birthday brunch for Mr. Bear today and it was delicious as always. Get the beignets as an appetizer to share, they are so tasty! Service was great. Coffee is wonderful. Mr. Bear had the spatzle and eggs (silky, rich, delicious) and a peach bellini (dry, refreshing). Mrs. Bear had the shakshuka (savory, bright, yummy). read more

Went out to Agate Bay with high hopes.....not the best dinner. First of all the place was packed on a Thursday.. we had to sit at the bar. The muzack was way too loud and even polite conversation was at a yell. The 10 oz steak was okay, but I wouldn't consider it a specialty of the house. The shrimp and grits are well worth the drive all on its own... I might go again, this time with a reservation and order the shrimp with a pizza... read more

Brunch and all the other meals are great here. The dishes I've had taste like someone who likes to eat and cook made them! Lots of eggs Benedict variations, beautiful presentation, and friendly attentive service. I love the ambiance here too. It's a mix of styles that works for me. Part dressed up barn, part dressed down fancy. Eclectic? Cozy? Creative! read more

The Fork is a bit of a drive but so worth it. Came for brunch and got the beignets (couldn't avoid the other raves about them) to start and they were heavenly - like little fluffy pillows with the slightest bit of crunch. The caramel sauce was my favorite for dipping but the fruit dip was a close second. I ordered their special which was a combination of eggs, brie, prosciutto and shiitake mushrooms AKA delicious! The restaurant has a great ambiance and is wonderful for dates or a group of 4. All in all I would say this is a MUST TRY spot. I'll update my review once I've come for lunch or dinner:) read more

We were brought here for a friends birthday celebration last weekend. What a fantastic surprise! I had done a little research before since I have Celiac and I had emailed the restaurant and asked about their gluten free options. I was already impressed to get an email back with several options on it and they all sounded delicious. When we arrived the restaurant, from the outside was nothing special, but the parking lot was overflowing onto the sides of the road on both sides of the fork. We you walk in it is welcoming, clean and a bit shabby sheik. The colors are nice natural and warm tones and the staff was warm and welcoming. Our server was knowledgeable, patient and very good. She really took the time to answer our questions and her descriptions were awesome. Most everything on the menu is local farm to table, which I absolutely LOVE I had the pork dinner and it was truest memorable and as I am writing this review I am actually salivating. The flavors were fantastic and did not overwhelm the flavor of the meat. The pork was juicy and tender and the portion was was quite big. The vegetables and polenta were yummy and I have never been a big polenta fan, but mmmm wow! I am told that this place is known for their Pizza and it certainly seemed to be loved by the locals. There was also a quaint bar that was also kept busy. The atmosphere was casual, relaxed and happy. I will absolutely will be back very soon! I haven't had this good of meal in years and I can't ever remember a better pork dish read more

My wife and I have been to The Fork several times for lunch on weekends and now for dinner as well. This quiet, unassuming place has a wonderful and varied menu, great service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Last night we tried the halibut and the coffee-rub steak - both excellent! And the raisin-bread pudding and creme brulee for desert were a great way to finish the evening. As others have said, the menu changes occasionally, and I think that helps keep the place fresh. It's a bit outside of town, about 10 min, but it's worth the drive. A very welcome alternative to franchise eateries with it's local, comfortable atmosphere. read more

The Fork is one of my favorite places for brunch. My husband and I usually make an effort to get there right when they open because it can get quite busy. We've had many of the dishes- eggs benedict, shakshuka, huevos ranchero, corned beef hash and they have all been delicious. If you're looking for something sweet- the cottage cake stack and beignets are amazing! I'd give 5 stars, but I've had mixed experiences with the service. It has also been difficult making reservations for dinner- I've never been able to get to a real person when calling. (Which is probably why we always go to breakfast instead) read more

I had always heard how amazing this place was, so I was excited to try it out. Husband and I had breakfast and it did not disappoint! Everything is made with fresh ingredients. The service was beyond amazing! We spoke with the owner and he was very nice. We will definitely be back. read more

Delicious food, friendly service and a beautiful location. I have been to The Fork numerous times for brunch, lunch and dinner. This most recent visit for brunch was awesome. I had the special; toad in a hole with salmon and arugula salad. Perfectly cooked - the salmon melted in my mouth. I also enjoyed bale breaker IPA. I was with a group of four and we all had great food. I highly recommend The Fork! read more

You gotta try the ribs!!! Great place. Thank you Lydia. We really enjoyed ourselves last night.

The Fork is a dining experience for adults only (21 and over only). Had a wonderful meal in relaxed quiet environment. This is our "go to" place in the county for a fine dining intimate special evening and worth the drive out to Agate Bay Area for an anniversary or birthday. Our waitress was a joy and service was timely but not rushed. Not a big place so get reservations and if it is a warm evening enjoy dining in the lovely garden! read more

Although I've been here several times before, had breakfast for the first time this morning. Ordered the corned beef hash, poached eggs, poblano peppers and a biscuit. The hash had huge chunks of house made corned beef, great spices and with the poached egg mixed in was just outstanding. The biscuit was perfect and the mimosa was the best I've had. The service was very good and the atmosphere just perfect. Love this place. It's out of the way but well worth the drive. Highly recommended. read more

Don't ever think just big cities have great food. This place is a gem in a very scenic part of Bellingham.Right up there with either Vancouver or Seattle. The portobello sandwich and burger were outstandingand the halibut saltimboca was outrageous. Great wine list too. Well worth the 20 minute drive aroundLake Whatcom. read more

The Fork At Agate Bay - New American Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

We enjoy this restaurant and have been going for occasional dinners for several years. The food quality is excellent. The presentation is innovative, at times too creative, if that is possible. On recent dinner visits I've had the impression that the style of the look of the plate took precedence over what was being served. We've been there for brunch once and were quite pleased with the choices and quality. Nice place but may be losing it's original style. read more

Finally visited after years of people recommending it Reserved a Sat evening for my wedding anniversary at 6:00pm. We waited and weren't seated until 6:15pm. Had to ask someone for a menu because we never got them. They told us they got people's reservations wrong and were scrambling to seat people.... okay but my reservation was RIGHT, but seating us was not a priority. Our food arrived after 1 HOUR. My ass was hurting from being put outside on the rod iron chairs. At that point I just wanted out of there. The food was not worth the wait. If it had been exceptional, I would have forgiven the terrible service. They should at least offer hard alcohol to help people get through the experience. Will not be returning. read more

We heard lots of great things about this place! So we made reservations for seven to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Let's jus cut to the chase. Here's what our group was saying in the parking lot, after the dinner. Service. We entered the restaurant and were given two menus for 7 people because they RAN OUT OF MENUS. really? A super quick 40 minutes later (!) our server takes our dinner order. We had reservations. We watched 2 tables walking out. The Forks is not cheap. But it's the only game in town on the North side of the Lake. We stuck it out thinking about the great food to come. (Note to Forks management: Try extra wait staff and extra menus on a busy weekends) Ambience It would have been easier to talk over the roar of a lawn mower. Seriously. We were there to celebrate and catch up with friends. Crazy loud acoustics is only ok when you are at a sports bar, or dancing at a rave. (another note to Forks management: Google 'Sound baffling for restaurants'). Food Two of us chose the Peking duck. My birthday friend said it this way: "I expected a thin, crispy-skinned tastiness of traditional Peking duck, instead I bit into a fatty, gag-inducing interpretation that slid and jumped around inside the mouth - on its own volition!" She's a lot more interesting than I am. I just wished my dog could have been hanging out under the table. Cost My/our issue was not at all with the cost of the experience. We gladly pay for a good dinner 'experiences' but here it cost $100 per couple for just 1.5 glasses of ok wine and some of the worst entrees ever. No desserts, coffee, etc included. just bare bones. We got to pay a mandatory 20% tip because there were 7 of us. Go to the Forks. Maybe. If you want to break up with someone. read more

Great place for lunch and dinner.. The hamburgers are excellent. It is a ways out to drive, but a nice drive anyways. Highly recommend. Great happy hour too! read more

Two strikes for the fork. This place was awesome three years ago. Jared was a fantastic server, calm, collected and very polite. Even remembered us several months later. Now, we've been there two times in the last four months and the disappointment is building. The menu is no longer impressive. It's time to change. There is new competition in town and the horizons are broadening. The fork is in jeopardy of becoming stagnant. Service is gone. Host did not write our name when asked to wait even after I suggested she write it down. Instead she grabbed a newspaper and scribbled something. Guess what, she forgot and sat others before us. The headless chickens would not make eye contact to the point where we had not been served at the bar after thirty plus minutes. We walked out unnoticed. We drove in town and went to a trusted restaurant that hasn't failed yet. We want the fork to be successful. Bellingham needs more classy passionate options. We're going tonight. We made reservations to offer a better chance for the fork. I will re-review tonight. Went back for the last time. Awkward host. Awkward server. Pantry chef is great. Delicious bruschetta delicious butter leaf bacon salad. Hanger steak arrived last week and has been living in a dark corner ever since. Tasted like on the verge meat. Ordered medium. Came out blue. Sent back. Ordered salmon. Delicious. I'm not impressed. Needs service staff that takes ownership of the diners experience that welcomes, guides, suggests and compliments their guests. Strike three. Out with the old in with the new. read more

This place is fantastic! There isn't a lot of vegetarian items on the menu, however the ones offered are so beautifully done. Complex flavors cooked perfectly. Very impressed. I've been dreaming of those fried green tomatoes since having them. read more

My husband and I went to brunch this morning and were reminded what a great joint this is! Prosecco and framboise, cappuccino and an almost traditional breakfast - eggs and bacon but I had mine with grits with white cheddar and a biscuit. The restaurant was super busy but the mimosas kept us happy till the food arrived and it was all delicious. read more

Glad we dropped in, a great spot for brunch and drinks. Sam was a great host and took good care of us. Thumbs up!

The decor of this place is very cute! The location is swoon worthy (lake views and gorgeous trees) however out of five people in my party only two were totally satisfied with their meal and we all agreed that there was something up with their breakfast potatoes. They were unusually sweet for some reason. They also serve Bob's Red Mill oatmeal but not a single gluten free option. I think I just expected a little more from a place so hip. On another note- the lit branches hanging over the bathrooms were very cool :) read more

I hadn't been to The Fork at Agate Bay, in a few years, and was looking for somewhere to go with 3 friends for brunch. None of them had been here before. I don't normally do reviews, but felt compelled to share our experience, as the food was so delicious. We enjoyed the Beignets which were little pillowy clouds of perfection, Huevos Ranchero, Croque Madame, Biscuits and Country Gravy, and some O'Brien pan fried potatoes. Everything was tasty, and the presentation was very well done too (especially the Beignets and 3 sauces). We also ordered some Mimosas, which had a fresh strawberry garnish. I believe our server's name was Clover, and she was attentive, and patient, as one member of our group couldn't make up his mind on what to order. Everyone enjoyed their brunch, and voted overwhelmingly to return again soon. We highly recommend this spot for a yummy brunch! read more

We have lived just down the street for the last couple of years and have really enjoyed our visits to the fork. Brunch, pizzas, or dinner we have always had great service and great food. We are sad we will be moving away but I have no doubt we will be making the trip out to visit. It's worth the drive! read more

The ambience of the fork is warm due to the little twinkle lights everywhere But if it wasn't for those it would be very stark. We were not super hungry upon arrival so we ordered a couple of appetizers to share, bowls of soup and drinks. I would say that our waitress wasn't too pleased with the fact that we were not ordering entrees, she was rather cold to us. The high rating is due to the quality of food most of all... The shrimp and grits was outstanding, creamy and rich with a pleasant yet spicy garlic sauce! The squash soup with pumpkin seeds was , medium in thickness and a sweet flavor that made you love coming in from the pouring rain. Their mimosa was unique with a touch of pomegranate juice in it. I would definitely go back again. read more

Sad once again that a Bellingham breakfast place fails at both food and customer service. I'm so tired of having to summon my courage just to request something edible. And worse is having to explain to a waitress who give 2 shits about your hard as a rock biscuit. The words "I'm sorry and I would like to make this right for you " no longer exist. Go to Mr Ts in Mt Vernon. Bellingham no longer has a decent breakfast place! read more

This place used to be great but I wasn't super impressed with our breakfast the last two times I have eaten here. I've heard that ownership has changed so maybe that's it, or else maybe I just need to try the lunch or dinner options. I was a little confused by the menu. The $15 biscuit sandwich was available with a choice of a tomato slice, sautéed greens, OR avocado. But the wording wasn't clear on that so I thought I got all three and quite frankly, for $15 I felt all three should have been included. After I was brought to the light on that subject, I then asked for them to hold the cheese. Nonetheless, the sandwich arrived with the cheese in all its indigestible glory. I was not able to send it back because the waitress never came back to see how our meals were progressing and I, being rather pregnant, was too hangry to sit in silence while the rest of my party supped on their meals. So I begrudgingly ate it, cheese and all. I also HAD to have fruit as the side with my $15 biscuit sandwich, which I found to be odd. Why couldn't I have potatoes as a choice, like my husband had with his dish? It would have been a little sad to watch him eat those crispy fried pockets of goodness while I had only fruit as my consolation to a one-topping biscuit. So I was glad I had the insight to order an extra side of potatoes. My husband got the corned beef dish and it was okay, but a little on the dry side. I got a vague impression that they rely heavily on Cajun seasoning for several of their dishes. In fact there are a few Cajun-themed items on their menu, including "Cafe du Monde" beignets which no doubt came from a ready-mix box, most likely out of the New Orleans airport gift shop. Im not begrudging a little short cut here and there, but being from New Orleans, I have noticed many places in Bellingham trying to capitalize on the whole Cajun theme, often with lackluster or worse results (ahem, Bayou). To be fair, I mentioned the whole cheese thing to the waitress when she brought our bill, and she did take off the price of the coffee and my extra side of potatoes (since I couldn't have them as part of my meal), so that was nice. But having our waitress check on us after our meals had arrived to see if we needed anything else would have been better. I'll give the lunch or dinner a try and see how that fares. read more

Went with relatives from out of town with high expectations, but unfortunately was served pork ribs that were terribly overdone. No one came to check how meal was turning out, which is standard at most places. For $24 a plate, I would not expect to be served bar-b-q sauce covered cinders. These should never have left the kitchen! It was like chewing hard blackened gristle. It wasn't just one plate but three out of three orders were really bad. Finally when bill arrived, they did offer to take off 10%, which I found borderline offensive. Three of our six person party basically only got appetizers. Sadly disappointed. read more

The creamy polenta and eggs is one of the best breakfasts I've had in my life. The food here is excellent, the atmosphere airy and casual and the service friendly and professional. read more

Love the food at the Fork. Its a great place to get away for a date without the kids but also has food they would like too.