No building in Bellingham better displays the history and character of Bellingham better than the 1890 city hall building that is now the Whatcom Museum of Art and History that is shown in the photo to the left.

The main access to downtown Bellingham is Interstate-5 Exit 253, Lakeway Drive. Head west on Lakeway for three blocks to the light then take a diagonal right onto Holly Street. At the bottom of the hill you will find the core of downtown Bellingham.

The corner of Cornwall and Holly is the center of the downtown area. Continue on Holly Street for about 5 blocks and you will be in “Old Town” where Bellingham Began.

Geography

The City of Bellingham lies on Bellingham Bay in northwest Washington State 90 miles north of Seattle on Interstate-5 It has a population of nearly 70,000 and an elevation of 60 feet above sea level.

Downtown Bellingham was nearly a ghost town after Bellis Fair Mall was built in North Bellingham but in the years since then it has revived and it has a pleasant atmosphere with a wide variety of specialty shops.

Recommended Attractions

Restaurants

Seafood
*Bayside Cafe* 1801 Roeder Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 360-715-0975 Visit their recommendation page If you like good food and a view of the yacht basin at the Port of Bellingham then you will love this restaurant. They have very good breakfasts, lunches, and dinners and a full service bar. Prices are upper mid-range and the food is worth the price. Good food is even better with a view of the yacht basin
Ethnic Cuisine
*Kyoto* *Japanese Steak House* *and Sushi Bar* 111 N Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98225 360-756-0058 Visit their recommendation page Great Japanese food served by chefs that cook right at your table. Each chef will entertain you while he cooks your meal.	*Lemon Grass Café* 111 N Samish Way Bellingham, WA 98225 360-676-4102 Visit their recommendation page If you like Thai Food the Lemon Grass is just what you’re looking for. They have met our expectations every time. This restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere with a friendly staff and delicious Thai Food.
*Busara Siamese Cuisine* 404 36^th Street (Sehome Village) Bellingham, WA 98225 360-734-8088 Visit their recommendation page The Busara Restaurant has a contemporary atmosphere. This is a very popular restaurant with a good menu and excellent food. Even if I didn’t like Thai food, I think I’d like it here. The world changes as you walk out of the shopping center atmosphere and enter this restaurant. You will not be disappointed by your experience here.
Pubs & Micro Breweries

Desserts & Ice Cream

Listed Restaurants in Downtown Bellingham

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Casual Dining

Bayside Café – See Recommended Restaurants above

Arlis’s – 360-647-1788

1525 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Bob’s Burger & Brew – 360-647-3355 - http://www.bobsburgersandbrew.com/

202 East Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Daisy Café – 360-733-8996 - http://www.thedaisycafe.com/

114 W Magnolia St, Ste #102, Bellingham, WA 98225

Diamond Jim’s Grill – 360-734-8687

1906 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

IHOP – 360-715-1461 - http://www.ihop.com/

3619 Byron Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Little Cheerful Café – 360-738-8824

133 East Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Old Town Café – 360-671-4431

316 West Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Rhode’s Café – 360-714-9743

1406 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229

Steak & Seafood

Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill – 360-527-3473

7 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

Anthony’s Homeport – 360-647-5588 - http://www.anthonys.com/

25 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

The Keg Steak House & Bar – 360-738-0275 - http://www.kegsteakhouse.com/

3218 Fielding Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Fine Dining

Harborside Bistro & Lounge – 360-392-3200 - http://www.harborsidebistro.com/

1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

Nimbus – 360-676-1307 - http://www.nimbusrestaurant.com/

119 North Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Prospect Street Café – 360-714-8262 - http://www.prospectstreetcafe.com/

114 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Delis and Bakeries

Avenue Bread & Café – 360-676-9274 - http://www.avenuebread.com/

1313 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

The Bagelry – 360-676-5288 - http://www.thebagelry.biz/

1319 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

La Vie En Rose French Bakery & Pastry Shop – 360-715-1839 - http://www.laviebakery.com/

111 West Holly, Bellingham, WA 98225

Mount Bakery – 360-715-2195 - http://www.mountbakery.com/cateringpage.html

308 West Champion Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Old World Deli – 360-738-2090

1140 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Ice Cream & Desserts

Mallard Ice Cream & Café – 360-734-3884

1323 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

www.mallardicecream.com

Fresh made ice cream featuring some unique flavors as well as your favorites. This is a very popular spot.

Rocket Donuts – 360-671-6111 - http://www.rocketdonuts.com/

306 West Holly, Bellingham, WA 98225

Pizza

Cicchitti’s East Coast Pizza – 360-671-5404

1427 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Coconut Kenny’s – 360-647-9273

2220 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza – 360-647-0060 - http://www.lafiamma.com/

200 East Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Rudy’s Pizzeria – 360-647-7547

1230 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Seven Loaves Pizzeria ( Public Market) – 360-594-4019

1530 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Pubs

Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro – 360-647-5593 - http://www.bbaybrewery.com/

1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen – 360-752-3377 - http://chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com/

601 West Holly, Bellingham, WA 98225

The Copper Hog Gastropub – 360-927-7888 - http://thecopperhog.com/

1327 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Uisce Irish Pub – 360-738-7939

1319 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Ethnic

Busara Siamese Cuisine – See Recommended Ethnic Cuisine above

Kyoto Japanese Steak House – See Recommended Ethnic Cuisine above

Lemon Grass Café – See Recommended Ethnic Cuisine above

D’Anna’s Café Italiano – 360-714-0188

1317 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

www.dannascafeitaliano.com

Fresh handmade pastas and bread distinguish this award winning restaurant. The smells are delicious as are the flavors. The atmosphere is warm and cozy.

Bayou on Bay (Cajun) – 360-752-2968 - http://www.bayouonbay.com/

1300 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Café Akroteri (Greek) – 360-676-5554

1219 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Giuseppe’s Italian – 360-714-8412 - http://www.giuseppesitalian.com/

1414 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

House of Orient – 360-738-4009 - http://www.thehouseoforient.com/

115 East Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Jalapeno’s Mexican Family Restaurant – 360-671-3099 - http://jalapenosbellingham.com/

501 West Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

On Rice Thai Cuisine – 360-714-9995

209 North Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

Pepper Sisters Southwestern) – 360-671-3414

1055 North State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Fast Foods

Boomer’s Drive-In – 360-647-2666 - http://www.boomersdrivein.com/

310 North Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

Fiamma Burger – 360-733-7374 - http://www.fiammaburger.com/

1309 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Shrimp Shack – 360-752-9100 - http://www.shrimpshack.biz/

1200 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Taco Lobo – 360-756-0711

117 West Magnolia Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Web Locker – 360-676-0512

734 Coho Way, Bellingham, WA 98225

Coffeehouse

Avellino – 360-715-1005

1329 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

The Black Drop – 360-738-3767 - http://www.theblackdrop.com/

300 West Champion Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Moka Joe – 360-714-1953 - http://shop.mokajoe.com/

2118 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Starbucks – 360-738-7539 - http://www.starbucks.com/

132 East Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Woods Coffee – 360-738-3260 - http://thewoodscoffee.com/content/view/2/3/

1901 King Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

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Bellingham, WA is located in northwest Washington State on Bellingham Bay. On this page you will find the attractions and points of interest in the Downtown and Waterfront areas of Bellingham.

Visit their recommendation page

Kyoto Japanese Steak House

and Sushi Bar

Visit their recommendation page

Mallard Ice Cream & Café – 360-734-3884

Kyoto Japanese Steak House – See Recommended Ethnic Cuisine above