Waterfront Tavern Seafood and Bar Bellingham

Convenient downtown location simple parking, food , and if I remember right good beer and games.read more

We've been in Bellingham for about 8 hours and this is our favorite bar so far, and we've been to 5…read morebars since leaving the airport. Julia is our bartender here and she's amazing, she's kept our drinks full and has been so accommodating with our ridiculous pull tab orders, oh and did I mention we won $100? Before I even started writing this review, swear. 10/10 would recommend.

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Cap Hansen's

3.3(63 reviews)

5 star dive bar! This joint is rad, check out the vintage ceiling tiles and get some free popcorn…read more Don't forget to try their signature drink: The Peruvian Bear Fucker. It's light and sweet and totally chuggable. After one or two, you might forget having the third, so be careful... they're dangerously delicious!

Be careful when you pay- make sure you get a receipt We…read morewere given the payment thing and then a few minutes later the bartender said "are you done it shouldn't take this long" and ripped it out of my hand 10 minutes later when I got his attention again and asked for a receipt- he acted like I requested a change in parliament..... It was a while until I got one... but it was incorrect....and a tip was placed on it that I Didn't give It was just and the owner was there (as a patron) Be careful of your $$$$ here We won't be back Notice the 1 stars are very recent.....

Patrons into their own thing.

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Black Sheep

4.4(524 reviews)

0.2 mi

Finally! A bar that serves flavorful drinks that aren't too sweet…read more We were quite happy, even delighted I might say, with This Goes to Eleven and the Mezcal Old Fashioned. Thanks for having good drinks!

Stopped by while we were in Bellingham. We were able to get…read morea table quickly. Service was good. I had the Pork Belly Taco and Queso Fundido. The taco was delicious. The meat was very tender and flavorful. The queso was ok. It was a 3 cheese sauce. Overall, nice spot to hangout.

Carne Asada Taco - very tasty and would recommend! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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House Salad plus Chicken - absolutely delicious and filling! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

Glynn's Shamrock Pub

3.9(10 reviews)

5.6 mi

Pretty good drinks, amazing nachos, pool, darts, that kiosk where you can que songs. There's…read moreusually only one person working so you need to order food and everything at the bar, but everyone is really friendly

Not your typical Bellingham establishment. That's a compliment!…read more Do people come to Glynn's for food? Highly unlikely. Burger leaves much to be desired with little flavor and poor presentation. Potato wedges don't seem to be seasoned and we're over baked. Nachos are worth your time if you want a snack. The furnishings and carpet show their age. Not appropriate if you're on a date or trying to impress someone. Why 4 stars? The staff and patrons really make Glynn's a special place. People are friendly and social. Within 5 minutes of sitting down, 4 people approached us for service and participation in a Super Bowl activity. This is a contrast to typical service in Bellingham. Starin is an exceptional waitress and bartender. She checks in frequently and gives recommendations. She doesn't appear bothered to be doing the job for which she was hired. If you're Midwestern native like me, you'll feel right at home in Glynn's. I'm looking forward to attending events in the future.

Hard to pass a place with such an inviting sign.

Thanks, Glynn for making us feel so welcome. We'll see you again the next time we're in town.

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4 pool tables, darts, everything. Perfect place to stop by!

The Cocoanut Grove Sports bar

3.6(33 reviews)

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Love this bar. Foods great and the service was amazing. Bellingham doesn't really have great places…read moreto hangout with great service. Kudos for a great 4th weekend

So you walk up to this place and the first couple things you might think:…read more 1 - it looks like it might smell like cigarettes and stale beer 2 - you might think you are near off airport parking at the Reno airport or something equally depressing in perhaps 1985. BUT!!!! This place is gem. It just looks like something from another time and place, but it is really clean, people are friendly, drinks are affordable and I've watched many a hockey game on the TV's. Honestly, it might be one of the cleanest bars in all of Bellingham.

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Horseshoe Cafe

3.5(232 reviews)

Had not set foot in here since my student days 50 years ago. Looked like not much had changed in…read morethe decor! Host was right on top of things. It was mid morning on a weekday, so not real busy-said to sit anywhere so I chose the counter. I had come specifically for the chicken and waffles and ordered right away. The choice was sweet or savory, and I chose sweet (no sausage gravy). It was absolutely the best I've had in a long while! Chicken was fried crispy outside, juicy inside and not greasy. The waffle was cooked to perfection, almost sweet. Be warned though-their coffee is just diner coffee. Wish I still lived in Bellingham.....great service, great food.

This was a fun old school diner through and through from the decor and vibes to the menu. So many…read morefun historic pictures on the wall, games to play while you wait, and a fun throwback experience overall

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Out front, Wednesday 20 September 2023.

The Black Cat

4.1(498 reviews)

2.4 mi

The best food! This food is more expensive but so worth it. Very friendly staff , the food doesn't…read moretake too long it's a very nice cozy experience atmosphere in there. Cute window side tables with cozy lights!

We were looking forward to trying The Black Cat after reading strong reviews. I had taken the day…read moreoff to have lunch with my wife, and we were excited to visit somewhere new. We were seated promptly by a friendly hostess at a table in DT Fairhaven, and our server was the bartender. After being seated, we waited a long time without anyone taking our order. We eventually asked if we had a server and were told it was him, with no apology or explanation. We ordered drinks and food, but after more than 40 minutes, we noticed two tables seated after us had already been served, finished eating, and were leaving. At that point, we asked for the check and said we would not be staying. About 15 minutes later, the server returned with our food instead of the check. We declined the meal and sent it back. He then asked if we wanted it boxed to go, which we also declined. His reaction suggested frustration rather than understanding. We never got to try the food, so we can't comment on it. The service, however, was well below expectations given the restaurant's reputation. This was lunch on July 15, 2026. We may try The Black Cat again in the future, hoping this was just an off day.

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French Dip

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Gouda Pesto Chicken, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

The Royal

2.3(69 reviews)

Bouncer kicked my out for wearing sweat pants after letting in a guy in a bathing suit and flops,…read moreand my other buddy also in sweat pants and then started to verbally assault me after confronting the security that didn't let me in. Complete snob. Incredibly rude and turned a deaf ear to me. Crappy establishment that treats their customers poorly.

Blond bartender will call you out in front of everyone and wont serve you anymore if you don't tip…read more20 percent

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This is one of the bouncers

Rumors Cabaret

3.2(92 reviews)

I literally just had to download Yelp because of Rumors. THE BEST safe space, hands down, no…read morequestion, they are first and foremost about safety! Friendliest staff, and just to boot the best drinks east of the Mississippi! 5+ stars all day long

To coat check is $3 on top of the cover charge, which seems excessive. I somehow lost my coat…read moreticket number and even though I thoroughly described my coat, they would not release it to me and said I could come back at 1:45am when they were closing. I stayed awake and called at 1:30am to confirm I could come back- the person on the phone was extremely rude and said they "didn't have time to deal with that because they were too busy." I didn't realize picking up a coat was so time consuming... needless to say I will not be returning.

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Roe

4.6(45 reviews)

0.3 mi

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!

This evening we went to Roe for a family dinner. Hidden on the edge of downtown Bellingham this…read morehidden spot serves up creative seafood dishes using all farm to table ingredients. We came in for an early dinner so we were really able to enjoy the rustic ambience of this restaurant all by ourselves. As soon as we sat down the waitress was attentive and ready to take our order. I order the garden party off their cocktail menu. Snap pea gin, bay leaf vermouth, genepy, saline and pea shoot? I really was feeling adventurous with this one, a regrettable mistake. The first sip I thought I was drinking sea water with a touch of olive oil in it. I never send back drinks although I was close with this one, I sipped it throughout my meal. One critique I have about the cocktail menu is that every drink was over complicated with many exotic ingredients. There was nothing for someone who was looking for a simple craft cocktail. The table shared the Strawberry Panzanella, and once again I was accosted by an overwhelming salty and sour flavor. A traditional Italian salad consisting of grilled strawberry and focaccia croutons. The lemon vinaigrette dressing on this salad was salty and sour, and very overpowering. Unlike my drink we were unable to finish this one. I ordered the Roe Burger, which I had been really looking forward to trying, thankfully this one did not disappoint. Two smash burger patties that were thin, crispy, and cooked to perfection with slices of cheddar cheese on top are then placed on a bed of classic burger toppings. Tomato, pickles, and iceberg lettuce. This burger was served with crispy fries and garlic aioli. After my fist few bites my mind was beginning to change about this restaurant. We also shared the Reuben Croquettes. A super creative and unique spin on one of my personal favorite appetizers. These little fried pocket were filled with a delicious mixture of cheese and shredded corned beef. They were garnished with a small slice of pickle which was a great touch. For dessert we decided to try the hazelnut torte which was fantastic. It had a nice crisp outer layer with a soft gooey center. Lovely flavor and texture that ended our experience at Roe wonderfully. In conclusion our experience at Roe had its ups and downs but I left feeling satisfied. If you are looking for a unique culinary experience I would give this restaurant a try.

Beautiful presentation but please go easy on the salt!

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Jack B.

10 years ago

Unless you are one of the alcoholic locals, forget it. We say "local" because the bar staff was on a first name basis with these obnoxious drunks. First and foremost, we were shocked that the bar staff were tolerating the vulgar comments directed at them by one of the bar stool drunks. This obnoxious ass was loudly describing to the bar gal all the places he would love to "stick his dollar bill" in her. This was followed up by obnoxious drunk #2 and #3 leaning in between my wife and I trying to force a conversation with another bar gal. I had to tell them both to back off, which they both actually did and stumbled down to the other end of the bar. Wife and I ordered a salad. She ordered a $4 side salad, I ordered a $9 chicken salad with ranch. Our salads came out and they were both the same size and were nothing more than a pile of wet slop. It looked like they put lettuce, tomatoes and whatever else in a blender and poured it on the plates. My 'chicken' was pea sized cubes of God knows what. Lesson learned. We know not to come back here. read more

David E.

11 years ago

Other than the nostalgic ambiance and I'm sure the staff and patrons are quite friendly, I would never go there again, not for food anyway. The seafood mix, captains plate or whatever was called, I got to go, was the most God awful plate of STUFF I've had in recent or distance memory. The the once frozen selection was unevenly cooked and some was either raw, rotten, and/or freezer burnt. It would also be difficult to say how long the product may have been in the freezer or the grease in the frier. I ate what I could, but the rest went out the window. It didn't set well on the stomach during my evening class. The building interior smelled like a hundred years of spilled stale beer and cigarettes. I would hope that the taps get a good cleaning occasionally. It would be a cozy little place once a fresher fare was served, and the carpets and walls got a good washing. read more

Nichole B.

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2 years ago

Waterfront Seafood & Bar in Bellingham was a fairly average experience. The staff was friendly and the laid-back, local vibe was nice, but the food didn't really stand out. I ordered the fish and chips--while the fries were crispy and well-seasoned, the fish itself was a bit bland. The clam chowder was alright but lacked depth of flavor. It's a decent spot for a quick, casual meal, but nothing I'd go out of my way for. Might try somewhere else next time. read more

Sea U.

3 months ago

Boys and girls, watch your drinks every second if you don't want to end up roofied and worse.

Mark P.

9 years ago

Black eye to Bellingham. Dishonest. Dangerous.

Elisha A.

16 years ago

God's gift to bellingham.

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