Our second trip to the Fork was just as incredible as the first, and made us wonder why we've only been there two times since its existence. For two drinks, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert, we found our tab of $88 to be very reasonable. Everything was absolutely incredible... from our truffle fries to start to banana cream pie to finish off the night. They don't leave any details behind and presentation is simple but beautiful. Most importantly, it is all absolutely delicious. Cuisine is simple but inventive and if you're a foodie, you'll be satisfied... and if you're not, you'll certainly still enjoy your meal. The wait staff here is laid back and not too intrusive--some may see that as aloof, but personally, the atmosphere lends well to a long meal filled with conversation and the wait staff fit perfectly into that vibe. It's worth the drive. Have never been here for breakfast or lunch but imagine those are great, too. read more

This gem was amazing! My husband and I wanted to try something out of the way and this was perfect. It's like a gastro pub up in the woods! Everything we ate was awesome and so worth the trip! read more

Four stars means well above average but room for improvement which, in spite of how impressed we've been with some dishes and the outstanding overall vibe of The Fork, every meal has revealed some need for. That criticism is aimed, dear diner, not at you (you SHOULD go) but at the chef. Take Friday night. The appetizers were terrific: my dining companion is a bona fide chef himself who got his cooking chops working for Emeril at the Commanders Palace in New Orleans, no less, and his reaction was "he NAILED this!". A bruschetta topped with fava bean puree, mushrooms and goat cheese earned superlatives too. But the salad my huzz and I shared was disappointing: too many hard, angular, underdressed white bitter lettuces, ingredients I love when used right, that needed some mellow softening by some leafier, softer, buttery greens. Grape halves, walnuts and blue cheese, normally good accents, fell straight to the bottom of the bowl because they had nothing to cling to. Main courses: Mr. New Orleans ordered the duck which we all agreed was the best main of the night. Tender slices of duck breast done perfectly medium rare were accompanied by a small boat of a perfect cranberry bean cassoulet plus a watercress salad. My beloved's "lamb t-bones" were also perfectly grilled and seasoned, however he and I both thought the cool temp of the tabouleh they were mounded on undermined the dish as a whole. For a sunny day lunch it would work great, but as dinner on a cold rainy night it seemed incomplete. The halibut we girls ordered was less successful: a baked piece of halibut topped a mild melange of diced potato with asparagus (trendily called a 'risotto', but that's taking license) that was attractively corralled by some grilled spring onions anchored one side of the plate, and a butt-smear of pureed kalamata olives streaked down the other. The problem? It was boring. Without the grilled onions and the olives, the dish had virtually no flavor. At the very least the potato, which was as the primary wet ingredient on the plate and the key supporting player to the fish, needs work: cumin, cilantro, fenugreek, white pepper or some combination of all these would have lent a touch of the exotic and given the dish an attitude compatible with and equal to the kind of flavors going on with the other plates and yet not overwelm it. Desserts: didn't order one, but the list offered good choices and the other couple's banana cream pie was, they assured me, but if they went back tomorrow I am positive they'd order the creme brulee trio my husband had. Three small pots contained a berry compote topped with brulee, a mocha brulee, and a tart lemon brulee. I look forward to going back. But I won't order the halibut. read more

I love this place! Cozy atmosphere, great food and good selection of wine and cocktails. They support local producers and are creative in their menu. I picked this place for my last birthday. read more

Great service but do not order the blackened fish. I would suggest the cook go to another restaurant and try a blackened fish dish. Just sprinkling a little chilly powder on some fish does not make it blackened. read more

The best restaurant in Bellingham. Be sure to make a reservation. Food is thoughtfully designed and prepared. Service is attentive and quite civilized. When we want good food in Bellingham it's worth the drive out to the Fork. read more

One of the best new kept secrets of the B-Ham area: very peaceful, lovely atmosphere, and great food. I highly recommend the breakfast menu, especially the breakfast sandwich. Fresh ingredients and cooked with love and care. Especially great place to go with a small group of friends or a loved one. read more

When a restaurant jacks up its prices doesn't it accept responsibility to deliver high quality food with excellent service? That the Fork at Agate Bay doesn't accept that responsibility was on display last night when poorly trained servers dropped off food without explanation or presentation, brought salads in the middle of our appetizers and the main courses before we were finished with the salads. Their raw oysters were fine, but the restaurant "presents" its mignonette in a medicine bottle with a dropper, which might be a clever thing provided the server explained it a little. Without that explanation, I found myself looking carefully at the less than clean bottle for earwax, just gross. (I wiped the bottle clean before trying it). Blowing the timing of the courses can be excused once, but not repeatedly. Maybe the young staff are all the restaurant can find these days, but it is then incumbent on the restaurant to train them how to do their jobs properly. The server was shocked when I turned her away while we finished our salads, explaining that she just didn't want my steak to get cold. In that moment I understood that it wasn't her fault, nobody had ever taught her how to do her job well. Forgivable at Outback perhaps, but when you charge almost $50 for the steak, $60 for a Dungeness crab it feels like a rip-off. The food was alright, but not special. My steak was cooked as ordered and a quality cut of meat. My companion's Bouillabaisse tasted of Old Bay seasoning more than anything, but at least the shrimp wasn't chewy. I wish that I could recommend Fork, it is so nice to have it here in Bellingham, but it hasn't been the same since the founders sold it a few years ago. Disappointed. read more

Most delicious chorizo with egg that I've had in my time in the US. Had a "Ratatouille" moment and flashbacked to my grandma's breakfast I swear. Amazing food and most importantly, amazing and friendly service. read more

Delightful, creative, eclectic menu. For was well-prepared and nicely presented. When choosing a table, please note that tables on he street will suffer noise with occasional traffic. The noise is significant, but the traffic is not heavy, Tables on the side of the building are likely better. Otherwise a lovely spot. read more

Sadly, this place is not as good as it used to be. We have been coming here for the past few years and have seen a steady decline in the past few months in the overall quality of this dining establishment. We came here for brunch a few months ago for a birthday celebration and were very disappointed. The shrimp & grits had a burnt taste to the roux. The tasso ham was dry and hard. My husband's breakfast was tepid. The beignets were hard and dry like hockey pucks. We ordered mimosas, which were fine. The waitress was pleasant, but her apron was filthy--not appropriate for serving food. Fast forward to last night. We decided to give it another try with a couple of friends. The waitress was superb--pleasant, attentive, yet not intrusive. Our salads were ok. Two of us ordered the spinach salad and we noticed the portions were drastically different. Our pizza was just ok, as was the creme brulee. The parking lot was one giant mud pit. It was really slippery and downright dangerous. As a result, our shoes and the entire floor of our car was covered in mud. Also, this mud gets tracked into the restaurant. It seems to me, if you are charging $40+ for entrees and as much as $350 for a bottle of wine, the least you can do is pave your parking lot. In all honesty, we gave this place another chance and wanted to like it, but it failed miserably. We won't be back. read more

When is the last time you were served exquisitely prepared fiddlehead ferns in your salad? Or had entree choices that all sounded so good you wanted to weep for having to make a choice? Or eaten one dessert and taken three others home with you? The Fork is such a place. Intimate but not too fancy - a real gem at Agate Bay. read more

Place this restaurant at the top of your "must go" list. The shrimp and grits are a "must have". Perfectly buttery, hot and delicious! Don't go home without the mussels, done to perfection complete w zesty chorizo and a sauce worthy of the fresh grilled garlic bread. So many amazing dishes, you can't go wrong. Great energy, cozy vibe and service that is on pointe; friendly, prompt and so very helpful. Can't wait to go back! read more

I have had the pleasure of dining there on a date and as a group and every single time...the service and food are superb. The brunch is definitely worth the drive. I love that the menu is fresh and new every time we go. This is a wonderful spot for a casual or romantic meal. read more

My third time to The Fork, and the food was just as good as the first time. It's a nice atmosphere, friendly service, interesting menu, and so far everything I've tried has been really good. Good place for a date, it's a nice drive along the lake. If you're in a hurry, you probably want to go someplace else. They take their time making the food, (that may contribute to the quality), so plan to be there for a bit and relax. Good selection of microbrews, great breakfast menu, and some unusual dishes that you don't see anywhere else in town, like white cheddar grits, or beignets. Well worth trying. read more

Inconsistent. Had an amazing breakfast there with great service and a mediocre dinner with poor service.

Amazing! Tasty food, great service. I recommend this to every single person that asks me where the best breakfast in Bellingham is.

The Fork: Great food, menu and service. Try to get there once a month. Never a bad experience. Can get a little loud on a busy night but A+ ambiance... read more

Our favourite special place in Bellingham since they opened...we go several times a year. Semi-formal (at least by 4th Corner standards :) dining...interesting wine list (and very good "winery" nights)...great staff who know their stuff...and a really outstanding, dynamic menu with a local flair. Always interesting, always done perfectly. Deserts are all wonderful...flaky pastry, flavourful and fresh. Best of all...not a bit of pretension. A nicely chillaxed place...take your family and friends or simply your SO...its a great place for any kind of occasion! read more

That was a fantastic hamburger on a brioche bun! Beer was great, service was pleasant and prices were reasonable. We'd be back and with repeated success move them up to five stars. read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant but with new ownership the quality of the food has definitely gone down. My friend ordered a roasted cauliflower and bean dish. The cauliflower was raw and beans appeared to be just dumped out of a can. No sauce or flavor and cost $25!!! My salmon was good but roasted potatoes had no flavor and I had to ask for asparagus which was supposed to accompany my meal. It's out of the way and takes awhile to get to so I was really disappointed. Don't think I'll be back. read more

So so so good. Great food, great coffee and drinks, great service, and a cute and comfy set up. I've only really gone here for breakfast, which seems dumb now that I think about it. It is on the expensive side, but it's very worth it when you just want a really good meal. It's also a bit of a drive if you live in town, but again- worth it. The cottage cakes are so yummy! read more

We are from San Diego and were visiting family for Thanksgiving and they took us to The Fork. Let me first say that I love dining out, and do so very often. I am kind of a food critic because of dining out so often. THIS PLACE IS OUTSTANDING!! I had the Stuffed Chicken dish, and wow -- I didn't know chicken could be so good! The Pork was also outstanding. Great place, Great atmosphere, Great Service -- Highly recommended! read more

Last weekend we visited The Fork for the first time and were very impressed with the quality of food and service. The pizza and burger were excellent and the server was friendly. A few months ago we tried visiting the restaurant but it was closed for a private party and we were treated very rudely by the employee that came to the door. We are very happy we gave this restaurant another chance and look forward to visiting again. Definitely a Bellingham top pick for us! read more

Lovely, laid back and serving great food and wine. What more could you want? It's a bit of a drive from Bellingham proper, but you get to drive around beautiful, scenic lake Whatcom, so well worth it. I would have given this restaurant 5 stars, because it meets so many requirements of a great restaurant. It's completely unpretentious, has great service, an inventive menu that uses as many local products as possible, and wonderful wine options. We ordered a fire-roasted bruschetta to start, which was really more like crostini - with peppered goat cheese, arugula, honey and fresh cherries. It was wonderful. For our mains, we ordered Pan Roasted Chicken Roulade with au jus, stuffed with wild mushrooms, and served with root vegetables and a lotus chip. Although the carrots were barely cooked, the rest of it was incredibly tasty. The other main was a problem. It was the special of the day, Wild Boar Tenderloin. Unfortunately, this one came up short. It was just too dry. I have to compliment the management though. They removed it from the menu, even though my dining companion who was very hungry, ate at least half of it. The accompaniments were excellent. Not only did they remove it from the menu, the owner came over and apologized and gave us a gift certificate to come back. This always impresses me and rarely happens. So please do try it out because I think our experience was the exception, based on what I've heard from others. There were pizzas coming out of the oven that looked divine and I would love to go back and try the hangar steak and the ribs, and i intend to. read more

I am so bummed. This was our favorite spot in Bellingham. We didn't realize there was new ownership, but assumed the moment we walked in and noticed the sign seperating the family area from the bar. Rather than feeling like our old cozy quaint spot, it felt like every other restaurant around. I was excited that the menu hadn't changed (aside from the look), until I ordered my heuvos rancheros with chirozo... to be told it was no longer with chorizo but anduille sausage...and...you lost me - I dream about that chirizo. Our food was just ok and the service was fine, but nothing c ok compared to what we used to know. Anyway, I feel like I am mourning the loss of something great.... read more

I had the best biscuits and gravy ever at this little-bit-out-of-the-way cafe that is worth the pretty drive along Lake Whatcom. Everything is very fresh tasting and beautifully presented in this unpretentious but gorgeous restaurant. The staff is super and eager to help you have a delicious experience. I can't wait to eat here again. read more

We went Friday night & truly enjoyed the meal. We enjoyed the fried artichoke appetizer. Our entrees both were delicious. I had the hanger steak my hubby the chicken. The use of local ingredients make everything taste better. Loved the casual but elegant ambience. We will be coming back. One piece of advice.. Make a reservation. Can't wait to try breakfast. read more

I like to consider myself an Egg's Benedict connoisseur and I have yet to find an Egg's Benedict better than The Fork's! Whether it be the prosciutto or black forest ham, as long as their cheesy grits are on the side, it doesn't get any better than that!! When I lived in Bellingham I would make a special trip out to The Fork every Sunday for their deliciousness paired with a pomegranate mimosa, that my dears, is heaven.. Dinners are amazing here as well. It may bit a tad pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. Don't wait another minute, drive to The Fork and eat scrump-diddly-umptious food right now!! read more

I have been here a few times, both on a date with my significant other. The last time we tried to make a reservation for 8:45. The gal who answered told us they close at 9 instead of making the reservation for us. She seemed put out that we were requesting a table at that time and at dinner our waitress was unfriendly. We instead made the reservation for 8:30. Also, the closing times are not listed on their website, instead it says the opening time-to close. This is very ambiguous. The previous time, we also had a reservation. Upon arrival, not one single hostess acknowledged our presence for at least 10 minutes. Our table was not ready so we had to sit at the bar for another 20 minutes. Although the food IS good, I consistently feel that the service sucks. To me, the service is a big part of the dining experience so for that reason I have to rate them a 3. read more

Great service and great atmosphere. My mom and I both got the shrimp Louie salad and it was just okay. My stepdad ordered the lamb which was one of the night's specials. It was cold and he ended up sending it back. The waitress was super cool about it and gave us a glass of wine to make up for it. Brussel sprouts were bland, as was the overall experience. read more

Our first time eating there tonight. It was a fabulous experience. Food was amazing. There specialty drink was delicious it was a lavender basil drop. Fresh ingredients and the restaurant was so cute! We will be re read more

Just got back from a great vacation in NW Washington. By far, the highlight of the trip was dinner at the Fork. Fantastic menu, great service, relaxed atmosphere, and the other diners were a pleasure to chat with at the bar before we were seated. Bourbon steaks! Pork Sliders! Wow. The Fork is certainly a must do in any visit to Bellingham or Mt. Baker. read more

So mediocre and such a shame, spend $50 on a party of three, hoping for a decent breakfast and walk away with a bad taste. We are charmed by the drive around the lake and going to a quaint eatery but that is all you get. We have been thinking about going to dinner but if they can't get this one right, why spend $100 for more of the same. read more

Went there with my mother after she had been talking about this place for a while now finally went. Place is very nice, service was good but went at 4pm so not a lot of people there we got the truffle fries they were perfectly seasoned but came out cold my mother had gotten the Caesar salad and it looked like something I get it done at home for $2 and the salad dressing was kind of bland lettuce was kind wilted and I had gotten the firebread which had came in a cold plate and the dough was under cooked and we had them reheat it to crisp it up but still was not very crispy at all neither of us would not recommend going their read more

I've been here several times for breakfast now and I've run out of things to try. Menu options are limited and things are priced on the high end. Portions could be a little bigger too. There's a great atmosphere here however, and it's worth the drive to at least try it out. read more

We walked into The Fork just as dinner opened. It is located out in nowhere. That is OK, we were exploring Nowhere that day. So, the high points were the service and the presentation. The low point was the taste. The food was obviously well-prepared in the sense that it looked beautiful, it was cooked carefully. But it was also nearly flavorless. OK, my mother would have loved it, but she likes Applebees and is generally averse to flavors. I understand that we live in North America and we like our food to look right, and not be too challenging- I get that. But, for the price we paid at The Fork, being pretty is not enough. I want my tongue to enjoy the experience too. read more

Super cute, off the beating path, Great service and very friendly staff. Not a large menu to choose from but the food was amazing but very pricey for the amount you got. We most definitely will return. Green fried tomatoes, calms, chicken livers and Caesar salad was the best we had in a long time. read more

Hands down the best foodie option in Whatcom county. About 20 minutes outside Bellingham. Small atmosphere, unique menu, "Seattle Freeze" service. Reservations recommended. read more

Went back for breakfast and The Fork knocked it out of the park! So glad we gave it another try. Now I look forward to dinning here for dinner as well. read more