Dining

The historic district is known for fine dining. There are many choices in a very small area; that's part of the charm! Every restaurant in Fairhaven is locally owned, providing you with fine personal service.

Restaurant menus are now being posted as Adobe PDF files, making it easy for you to download and view or print them at your home computer. This helps you order food for take out or plan where to dine.


Sorellas on the Bay

Casual waterfront dining


Now Open
355 Harris Ave., Ste 105
(360) 671-0219

Location: In the Alaska Ferry Terminal
Hours: 7 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week
Open till 6 pm on ferry days

Serving very well prepared breakfasts and lunches every day of the week, this restaurant is run by four ladies who have years of restaurant cooking experience and even a couple culinary degrees. Nikki, who is co-owner and head chef, offers a wide choice foods and dishes. Breakfast includes choices of rolls, eggs and bacon, buttermilk pancakes and even crepes - traditional French crepes. Lunch brings comfort foods like hamburgers, chowders, deli sandwiches plus salads and cold or grilled paninis. Free Wi-Fi in the dining area. Sorellas is Italian for sisters.

A.W. Asian Bistro

Sushi Bar & Asian Grill

1132 Finnegan Way
(360) 715-3028

Location: Corner of 12th & Mill
Hours: Mon- Thur, 11 am to 9:30 pm
Fri, 11 am to 10 pm
Sat, 11:30 am to 10 pm
Sun, 11:30 am to 9 pm
Happy Hour, Sun - Thur, 3 to 5 pm

Call in To Go orders are welcome
Catering w/24 hr notice

Classic stir fries, a long list of appetizers, maki and nigire sushi, full sushi dinners, plus well thought out entrees all make this a fine dining place. Dishes feature Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Hawaiian, Thai and even a little Mongolian heritages. Asian beers, wines, sake and of course nicely served teas. Convenient counter bar for quick or single dining, plus comfortable tables along windows looking out on Fairhaven. Families welcome. Of course no MSG is in the cooking.

Abbey Garden Tea Room

quality teas

1312 11th St.
(360) 752-1752

Hours: Tues - Sun, 11 am to 6 pm
Last Seating at 4:30
Closed Mondays

Quality tea served on fine china. Plus soups, sandwiches, salads, savories, and assorted sweets. A relaxed place for a delicious lunch or to quietly enjoy tea.

Avenue Bread

plus sandwiches

1135 11th St.
(360) 676-1809

Location: In the new Fairhaven Gardens bldg
Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, every day of the week

Fresh baked artisan breads plus a great sandwich menu - all with their breads, of course. Soups and salads round off their great all day long lunch style menu.

Big Fat Fish Co.

urban eats

1304 12th
(360) 733-2284

Hours: Lunch 11:30 to 4 pm Daily
Dinner 4 to 9:30 pm Sunday ~ Thursday
Dinner 4 to 10:30 pm Friday & Saturday
Sunday Brunch, 10 am to 3 pm

Delve into fresh Pacific seafood with attitude impeccably prepared by our contingent of culinary renegades. Led by Executive Chef Craig Kline, the team boldy creates stylistic sushi, fantastic fishfare and myriad offerings to astound the most discerning individual. Bustling servers graciously define an evening out.

Book Fare

in Village Books

1200 11th St.
(360) 734-3434

Location: upstairs
Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm

Breakfast, lunch and dinner - starting with morning foods and adding items all day long. By lunch, panini sandwiches are available, salads, and finally dinner entrees. Wine and beer available. Great place for a quiet coffee anytime with great views of Village Green and Bellingham Bay.

Colophon Cafe

homemade soups, sandwiches & desserts

1208 11th St.
(360) 647-0092

Location: On the Village Green
Hours: Mon - Thur, 9 am to 8 p
Fri & Sat, 9 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm

Indoor, sidewalk and parkside seating available on two levels of this Fairhaven institution legendary for its food and as a people-watching spot since 1985. Famous for huge sandwiches and homebaked desserts, quiche, and pot pies. Award-winning soups. Wine and beer, espresso and ice cream. Enjoy the cow motif and brick and stone walls.

CreaTiviTea

pottery painting studio

1312 11th St.
(360) 752-1724

Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am to 9 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm

Create one-of-a-kind pieces of pottery for yourself or to give as personalized gifts. Select a piece of pottery, choose your colors and paint your design. There are hundreds of pieces to choose from and stencils, stamps, sponges, and idea books to inspire you. The shop fires them to a beautiful finish and you pick them up a few days later. All ages are welcome.

In addition to painting your own pottery you can also design your own fused glass.

Dirty Dan Harris

Steaks, Prime Rib & Seafood

1211 11th St.
(360) 676-1011

Location: Across from Village Books
Hours: Open for dinner at 5 pm every day
Happy Hour 5 to 6:30pm in the lounge.

Welcome to Bellingham's Legendary Independent Steak and Seafood house. Aged Meats, Fresh Pacific seafood and specialty fare. An Award winning wine list and Premium Spirits. Dine in an historic building with an appealing atmosphere of rich wood, vintage brick and polished brass. Our professional service is as warm as the cozy interior. Private dining and catering service available.

Dos Padres

Mexican

1111 Harris Ave.
(360) 733-9900

Hours: Mon - Thur, 11 am to 9 pm
Fri - Sat, 11 am to 10:30 pm
Cantina, 11 am to midnight

Since Bill Martinez opened it 30 years ago, a Fairhaven favorite for lunch or dinner. Quiet and authentic ambience. Perfect for family dining. Has a great little hidden cantina.

Fairhaven Fish & Chips

London style

1020 Harris Ave
(360) 733-5021

Location: In the red bus
Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
Orders to Go

Halibut, Salmon, Cod or chicken with chips and cole slaw. Lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating and indoor in the little gazebo. Great clam chowder, espresso bar and Italian sodas. Vicki recently bought our her partner and has changed to name to Fairhaven Fish & Chips.

Fairhaven Market Deli

a great, quick-eat place

1401 12th St.
(360) 733-4370 | Fax: 733-3173

Location: In the Fairhaven Market grocery store
Hours: Store open 6 am to midnight every day
Deli active to 8:30 pm each day.

Buy your meal or snack in the Deli, get a drink at the espresso bar and take a seat at a table or the window counter.

Catering service. For business meetings or special social events, this catering service has earned high praise with years of service behind them.

Fairhaven Pizza Co.


1217 Harris Ave.
(360) 756-7561

Location: next to Trek Video
Hours: Tue - Sun, 2 pm to 9 pm
Fri & Sat, Open at 11:30 am for lunch
Closed Monday

Menu - download as PDF file.

Take Out or Dine In or Take & Bake. Build your own combos from a huge selection of toppings, from anchovies to crunchy pepperoni to pinenuts to zuchinni. Thin crust whole wheat blend. Veggie pizzas. Beer, wine and sodas. Easy parking for picking up orders.

Fairhaven Pub & Martini Bar

Live music

1114 Harris Ave.
(360) 671-6745

Hours: Open 4 pm to 1:30 am every evening
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 to 6 pm
Cover of $4 to $5 most nights
Sundays - Comedy at 9:30 pm
Monday - NFL Football at 6 pm
Open Mike at 9 pm, no c over

Live music & spirits in Old Fairhaven. Music most nights of the week. This place hops.

Flats Tapas Bar

1307 11th St.
(360) 738-6001

Hours: 7 days a week, 11:30 am to 9ish

Flats offers exotic small plates that can be a snack, a lunch or a dinner. They are tasty small portions of European foods with an assortment of delicious ingredients, including seafoods and meats. All are created from scratch in their kitchen - as are all the deserts. You can choose from over 100 wines with a full range of prices and with special attention to Spanish wines. A different and delightful dining experience.

Fools Onion Restaurant

Northwest Eclectic cuisine

1007 Harris Ave
(360) 647-2801 | Fax: 647-2804

Location: Next to Village Green
Hours: Open at 4:30 pm
Closed Tuesdays
Open till 10 pm; 11 on Fri & Sat
Estatic Hour 4:30 to 6 and 9 to close every day
Full service bar

Our newest restaurant with evening dining. Kristine and Lance have very strong resumes of restaurant experience and bring it all to us in Fairhaven. This is the location of the former Mannino's restaurant right next to the Village Green. They have two excellent chefs in Chad Clark and Chris Stift, whose names many local diners will recognize. The menu changes seasonally and the owners work closely with local suppliers. In summary, they foster a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.

Mambo Italiano

1303 12th St.
(360) 734-7677

Hours: Mon - Thur, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Fri - Sat, 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 10 pm

Great Italian cuisine and fantastic service. Has outdoor seating on the sidewalk for lunch and evening meals.

On Rice Thai Bistro

An Explosion of Flavor



1224 Harris Ave
(360) 676-9995 | Fax: 527-9742

Location: first floor of Fairhaven Square
Hours: Mon - Thur, 11 am to 9:30 pm
Friday, 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday, 12 noon to 10 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Happy Hour Sun -Thur, 3 to 6 pm; Sat, 12 noon to 5pm

Pizzazza

Fairhaven fresca

1501 12th St.
(360) 756-9322

Hours: Open every day till late

Fine Food on the Go! Pizza and other Italian dishes. Located in Yorky's quick service station.

Skylark’s Hidden Cafe

on cobblestone walk

1308B 11th St.
(360) 715-3642

Location: 'hidden' entrance on cobblestone walk
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am to midnight
Sat & Sun, 7 am to midnight

Open for breakfast with all the classic choices. Great sandwiches for lunch. And truly a hideaway place for a nice dinner. Always super service.

Stanello’s

Italian Restaurant

1514 12th St.
(360) 676-1304

Location: Corner of 12th and Fairhaven Parkway
Hours: Dining Room:
Mon - Thur, 4 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm
Sat, Noon to 10 pm
Sun, Noon to 9:30 pm

Sports Lounge:
Mon - Fri, 4 pm to 10:30 pm
Sat, 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Sun, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

Menu - on Stan's website

One of Fairhaven's favorite restaurants. The sports bar is rated one of the very best in Bellingham. Their pizzas are also consistently rated the best. Check out the web site for everything you need to know.

Woods Coffee

Take a walk through the Woods

470 Bayview Road
(360) 738-4771 | Fax: 738-4784

Location: In Boulevard Park
Hours: Mon - Fri, 6 am to 10 pm
Sat & Sun, 7 am to 10 pm

A short enjoyable walk from the historic district. From the Village Green, go north on the South Bay Trail, over the Taylor Dock and to Boulevard Park - just a touch over a half mile walk. We like to think it is the north edge of Fairhaven. They have outside tables and very comfy chairs by a fireplace inside. They also have the Kiln Room to rent for group meetings of up to about 12. See their website for rates.