First time there and definitely wish the weather was better, but it was still very nice! The bar looked really neat and the outside made me excited to come back again. I wanted to give it a four star, but about 3 of us had something to say about our meal so hoping next time is better. The ahi tacos were so good, but too much sesame seed oil, the curry dish had too many onions, and one of two of the fish 'n chips were soggy. We will be back to try again for sure! read more

The Loft Restaurant - Ahi tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Wow have been here several times but have been over charged at least twice for my food even tho they ran my debit card. Charged twice what I was supposed to pay according to my signed receipt. Had to call my bank to fix the issue. My bill was $60 and they charged my card $120 and my tip was def not that much. I save my receipts. Each time this happened it was one of he male waiters. Sounds like a scam is going on for the waiters to make more $. So illegal. DONT GO THERE!!!! Went there again. Waitress named Leah seated us and that was about it. She brought us water but made us wait awhile for it. Then she told us our food was almost ready. Then brought us our check. Never refilled our waters or checked to see how we were doing or how our food was. But oh the ppl behind us ordered 2 double scotches on the rocks and she was very attentive to them. So if alcoholics who r practicing sobriety don't order alcohol then u get shitty service?! Ur wait staff sux!!! I wouldn't even give it one star but I have to to write a review. I keep hoping these ppl will figure out how to give good service to ppl that don't/can't drink alcohol but nope. They continue to offer terrible service. That's ok cuz I don't tip ppl that suck at customer service. read more

We love the loft. It's one of our kiddos favorite place to eat. They give kids a pirate ship with their meal that includes all the fixing. And at the end of dinner or lunch they get to pick a prize out of the treasure box. Favorite items on the menu are: chicken Thai salad, Ahi salad, and the Diablo burger. Service is spotty, but overall it's a great place to go for a business lunch or with the whole family. Plus it has a gorgeous view of the bay! read more

Excellent in every way. Amazing location right on the Marina. Great seafood on the menu and lots of GF and DF food. The hostess even asked us if we had any allergies as she seated. read more

First visit tonight on recommendation of locals who like this place a lot. The menu was very interesting, and if I return that would be what brings me back. I'm partial to fish dishes, and the fish & chips fish was quite good. Unfortunately they got my side dish wrong, had to bring my sweet potato fries later, and then they tasted almost list regular fries. Service was otherwise good. The atmosphere was not great for me. The decor and acoustics remind me a lot of Boundary Bay Brewery, and unfortunately it was almost as loud so the table of 5 obnoxiously loud women nearby really soured our experience. (The bar was actually much quieter.) The ambient music must have been chosen for a young audience, not really our taste. If we had dined before dark, we would have really enjoyed the location along the water but after dark the setting just wasn't much of a factor. read more

Food is not bad but not great either. I can cook better. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere but a bit on the cold side. Most likely will not be back. read more

I came for the chowder. Their King Clam Chowder is really good, not quite to Skylark's standard, but really nummy. The view is excellent of the boats and water, and the hostess/owner Antonia is 1st Class. read more

On a boat in the marina in front of the restaurant and ordered takeout . I know these are tough times and I'm thankful they are open. I got the southern fried chicken burger clam chowder my wife had the tai chicken salad. The hostess was polite and I got my take out on time. I asked for tarter sauce for my fries got to the boat, no tarter sauce. The fries were limp soggy and cold. The chowder was heavy on potatoes flour and clams had apparently jumped ship. The tai salad was supposed to have chicken but it was really tough. My burger was super heavily breaded and the chicken was really thin. I'm giving them 3 stars cause they were open and friendly and the view off the deck looked great. read more

When we arrived it was slightly before happy hour so we ordered calamari and our beverages. They were ok. The coleslaw did not have dressing..which is the second time we've tried their calamari with the same condition. What caused this review is the clams. (Again now it is happy hour but we still decided to order off the regular menu). The clams were definitely reheated and still cold in the center. We sent it back, they brought us another dish of clams that has been microwaved as the bowl and broth were now hot, but as before the clams were still lukewarm. Drinks were ok, but nothing impressive. We did not bother sending the second one back as we had to get back to our boat. We tipped at 20% for everything except the clams. But I do not recommend. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

This was a wonderful place for someone who never visited the West Coast before. It gave a great view and atmosphere while also delivering a wonderful evening. The food was excellent. I had the Avocado Fries, the Diablo Burger, and the Peanut Butter Silk Pie. All three were absolutely delicious, especially the burger. I'd recommend this for anyone who enjoy seafood too. A good amount to choose from and all of it very delicious. read more

Happy hour was horrible ;( Roasted cauliflower was undercooked, sent it back and they left it on the tab. Funky atmosphere as well. Won't be back read more

Been here a couple times when going up for dentist visit in Bellingham. Service is okay, and not wild about the seating, but the food is good and so are the drinks. And the view isn't bad either. If you get a comfortable spot with a view, it's a good experience. read more

Always nice for a simply beer and harbor gazing or down for a full meal. Good variety & modest prices. Burger was heavenly as were my gf's cod fingers. read more

Not bad, but really not great. High prices for fairly normal seeming food and a surprisingly casual atmosphere. We went here for our anniversary thinking that this seemed like a nicer, higher end place to splurge a bit on. We were a little taken aback by the casual atmosphere after browsing their website (which makes it seem a bit fancier then it actually is). We are fine with casual, but for our anniversary we like to try to be fancy. The service was good and quick. The waitress was not exactly the most warm of people, but she wasn't mean either. The food was good, but we were expecting something far better for the prices. My wife got the pear salad with salmon and I got the Ribeye. Her salad was good and the salmon juicy and tender, but for $20 it seemed far from worth it. My steak was cooked perfectly and the garlic butter they added was a perfect pairing. But the sides of mashed potatoes and veggies were very basic and not super fun. It was good, but not worth the $30 ticket. We also shared Avocado Fries which we ordered because they seemed so interesting. They were very good! Very creative and had a tantalizing texture. Would highly recommend that item. They have a decent drink menu and the Mojito was definitely above average. We may return to try some of the more creative sounding dishes such as the Seafood Chimichanga or the Crab Ravioli, but this is not going to make our short list of Bellingham restaurants. One last note this that their happy hour specials are extremely good deals. Definitely the best time to go. read more

My hubby and I were super excited to give this place a whirl on our date night last week. We had heard rave reviews of their happy hour menu. Upon arriving at just after 5 PM it was clear this was a happening spot. All of the tables in the bar had already been taken so we chose two stools at the bar top. We were seated next to three gentleman who I think thought this establishment was a sports bar. They yelled at the TV screens throughout our stay, and they seemed to be the only ones paying attention to the TV's at all. I don't mind sports chatter if that is what the bar is for, but it seemed out of character with the rest of the restaurant. We ordered three items from the happy hour menu, the dry rubbed ribs, fish tacos, and chowder fries. The fries were my favorite but our first order contained a sharp piece of metal (I think it was part of a brillow pad?). We told the bartender and she apologized and went to have the kitchen remake our dish. I got a small cut on my gums but was otherwise unscathed. I appreciated having the dish remade, but a manager never came to speak to us and we had to pay for it. Luckily the remake was AMAZING! I would go back for the chowder fries alone. The dish is comprised of a bed of french fries served with a generous scoop of chowder and topped with sharp cheddar cheese and bacon, yum! The tacos were a little heavy on the cabbage for my taste, and the fish was not breaded, but the pico on top was quite good. Finally the ribs had a sweet and tangy rub on them and were served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. This seemed to be the most popular menu item, when I looked around almost every table had an order of them. I would recommend getting there before five if you want a table, happy hour runs until six. read more

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They have a nice selection of draft beer and the happy hour menu is pretty good. I'm a boater so the view is great for me. They did a great job of re-modeling the old Bayside with glass roll up doors that let the breeze flow through when it's hot out. Only three stars because the kitchen is not consistent. sometimes good sometimes not so good. Great place for a drink and a snack. read more

Horrible! The Crab Bennie was cold, the eggs broke before it got to the table, there were finger smudges on the plate, and the brioche was soggy with egg water. The service was lackluster and they really didn't go out of their way to make us feel comfortable. If they can't do breakfast (which was more expensive than most places) I won't trust them with a more expensive dinner. The only reason I give 2 stars was for the view. read more

I must say, we stopped here the first week they opened and it was not a pleasant experience. That was a few years ago perhaps, and we decided to give it another shot and stop here for dinner and enjoy a nice date night. We were seated quickly by a friendly host and our server was truly wonderful and pleasant. We loved every moment she stopped by our table. When she first came by, we informed her that this was our first time back since the first week they opened, and she enthusiastically ensured us that this experience would be significantly better. She was 100% correct. I ordered the smash burger which was super tasty and the fries were seasoned just right. My wife got the Curry Bowl and felt it was a little less peanuty than she anticipated, but she still loved it. The wine pour was generous and the selection of local beer was a good one. And of course, we loved our server. We look forward to coming back again, especially for this happy hour we keep hearing about. read more

In the past I have always loved the loft, with large dinner portion amounts and great tasting food! I was recently there with a large party and I was disappointed to see that not only had the portion sizes been changed to a much smaller amount but the flavors of the dish I always get was not what I was expecting for 26$. When we mentioned this to the staff, they told us there was a new chef. The wait staff was great and replaced my drink (it had a large fly in it) with no problems and took it off my bill. For 2 people in our group we spent 120$, I wish I would of taken pictures but I didn't think of it till after we left. I don't think we will return . read more

This is a great place to dine on the water. It's also good for large groups or celebrations, as it is a bit pricey. They have a wide range of seafood and meat with some fusion dishes. My favorites were the salmon (substitute rice for mashed potatoes) and the pesto prawn linguini! If you're looking for a funky dessert or drink try the mexican coffee! read more

Awesome server (Kateland). Crab Benedict was fantastic. And my husband is a Benedict snob. Nice view and simple, but comfortable ambiance. Breakfast potatoes were a bit soggy. I'd come back. read more

The Loft Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

The halibut tacos are ok. They could use a little more of the sauce to zest them up. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. I would come back again. The dessert menu looks good - peanut butter silk pie. The peanut butter pie is very good. It has just the right amount of sugar and is light and refreshing. read more

The Loft Restaurant - Halibut tacos, yum. - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

The one star is for the view, one of the best decks in town for enjoying a cocktail, but I wouldn't waste my money in the restaurant. The last time my husband and I went for lunch, there was no one at tbe hostess desk. After standing there for some time, a server told us to grab any table. (There was only one other table of guests in the place). We sat at that table for almost 15 minutes before the bartender came over to ask us if anyone had waited on us. Meanwhile, the waitress was waiting on the other table....ignoring us completely. Needless to say we ordered a drink, paid at the bar and left. Horrible service. read more

Great service, tastefully designed dining room. Outdoor seating too! Great menu offerings! read more

The Loft Restaurant - Can't believe this view! - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Ordered the steak. Medium rare. It showed up raw and cold. The only way to make a cold steak is if it's left a round a really long time waiting for other meals. That's un- excusable. read more

My meal was over priced and then I was charged more than I owed. When I called to talk to them about it, nobody answered the phone and nobody returned my call. I will not go there again and urge anyone going to check their bill before paying. read more

This is by far the worst experience I've had here. The food was over priced, adequate at best and the service was deplorable.

Be prepared to leave a good chunk of money here., a bit pricey, The food was okay, garlic fries were really good. The service was great and the view was fantastic ! read more

Great happy hour and right on the water. This place has become our go to date spot for my Fiancé and I. We always have great food and great service when we go here! read more

Last time we went here I said we need to remember to never come here again. And I forgot because the location and the view are so great. I like food that's either heslthy, quality or unique in some way. I could care less about a burger and fries. If all you want is a beer or wine and a view then perfect! But the food is so bla for my taste. Basic burgers and fries, halibut seems fresh but I'm a vegetarian and there is one veg thing on the menu--risotto. It's horrible. If you like basic pub food it's fine. But nothing special or healthy here. read more

Went here for happy hour the other day. We were referred because of the killer prices. I mean 5$ for burger and fries and 3$ for a craft beer? Who wouldnt try it? When we got there, it was packed, to be expected. We sat at a counter that I dont think was entirely meant to be a seating area, had to sit sideways as there was no where for your legs to go. When the waitress came,I tried to order a burger without any sauce on it, and was informed that this wouldn't be possible. Which leads me to believe that they are just cranking happy hour food out without receiving orders for them. After making it seem like a really big deal, she did inform me that she would try her hardest to make a "dry" burger. Beers were good. For food that they seem to be pre-making, it took a while for it to get there. Burger was good for 1/3lb. The fries were pretty much gross. Soggy outside, uncooked inside. Service wasnt great. You get what you pay for I guess. read more

We came for happy hour, amazing $5 food deals. Cocktails were not on happy hour, but were still reasonably priced. Everything was delicious!! read more

The Loft Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Bottom line? Great location, good parking, average food, bad service. I had a nice brunch experience here, but evenings are a mess. And the service...well, I'm not sure it's entirely the servers' fault. I think their point of sale system might be inefficient for their needs. I don't think their food is very good, but it's not bad and the prices aren't astronomical. I can't figure out what they are going for with this place; who their target demographic is. If you want a place where you can meet friends for a cocktail and an appetizer in the sun, this a still a good choice. read more

Delicious Thai chicken salad. I hardly ever order salads because I'm always disappointed by them but decided to on a braid you sunny day down by the water. I was not disappointed! I will definitely be ordering this again! read more

The Loft Restaurant - Delicious Thai chicken salad. - Seafood Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Everything was lovely. Their cocktails to the view! The only disappointing aspect of my visit...I wanted oyster shooters.

Only giving this two stars because the view was good. The waitress was scattered and probably understaffed. It took her 2 requests for a second glass of wine, a return to the kitchen for salad that was ordered WITH chicken (which was $7 more to add). When the salads with the chicken did make it, it had the consistency of rubber. My beverage was not what I ordered. Overall not a good happy hour experience. read more

Good view, good service, good food, great beverages and it a casual place to just relax with friends and laugh a little

Food was good but over priced in my opinion. Had to wait a bit longer than expected. Definitely a place more for the college crowd that can afford it. Not too bad but not my style either. read more

Delish food with incredible marina vista view, yum drinks, fun vibe and great service . Mussels n Thai curry and the bacon wrapped shrimp were excellent. The dip for the shrimp was house made and spicy- licious. I enjoyed a zippy good Moscow mule and partner great micro b on tap. Covid spacing on deck with sweet sea breeze. Enjoy! read more

So disappointed!! It was my sister's special birthday and 5 of our family members were expecting a good meal. Wrong! We had ordered chicken avacado melt, Rueben sandwich and prime rib dip. Everything was terrible and not one of us finished our meal. The birthday girl had the Rueben and only ate about 3 bites, the meat was a horrible brown that looked like maybe it was bad. The fries are the worse join town and I do Not recommend this restaurant!! read more