Best fish and chips in Bellingham WA at Waterfront Tavern seafood bar
Seafood Kitchen · Bellingham, WA

The Best Fish & Chips
in Bellingham, WA

Beer-battered Pacific cod. Hand-cut fries. House tartar. A waterfront view to go with it.

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521 W Holly St, Bellingham WA · (360) 676-1755 · Waterfront views · Dive bar prices

The Menu

Seafood Done Right. Great price in a comfortable setting.

We're not a fine dining seafood restaurant—and that's exactly the point. Everything on our kitchen menu is made from fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients, served in a bar where the jukebox is always on and the beer is always cold. The best fish and chips in Bellingham shouldn't cost $30.

Beer-battered fish and chips with coleslaw at Waterfront Tavern Bellingham WA

Fish & Chips

Beer-battered Pacific cod, hand-cut fries, house tartar sauce, and a wedge of lemon. Crispy batter, flaky fish, served hot. Bellingham's best.

Our Signature Dish
House-made clam chowder at Waterfront Tavern seafood bar Bellingham

Clam Chowder

House-made New England clam chowder—thick, creamy, loaded with clams and potatoes.

Cup or Bowl · House-Made Daily
Fresh Pacific Northwest oysters Bellingham

Fresh Oysters

Pacific Northwest oysters on the half shell. Fresh, local, briny—the real deal.

Fresh & Local
Fried shrimp basket at Waterfront Tavern dive bar Bellingham WA

Fried Seafood Basket

Shrimp, calamari, and seasonal seafood—golden fried, served with dipping sauces.

Ask for Today's Basket
Deluxe burger at Waterfront Tavern Bellingham bar

Dive Bar Classics

Burgers, sandwiches, and bar food done the dive bar way—properly, without pretension.

Full Bar Menu Available
Shrimp Bloody Mary cocktail at Waterfront Tavern Bellingham

Cold Drafts & Cocktails

Local PNW drafts, domestic favorites, 5 custom Bloody Marys. Happy hour specials daily.

Happy Hour Specials Available
Why We're Different

Best Fish & Chips in Bellingham — Here's Why

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    Beer-Battered, Always FreshNever frozen. Beer batter made in-house. Pacific cod sourced from PNW waters.
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    Waterfront SettingEat your fish and chips watching boats cross Bellingham Bay. No other seafood spot offers this at our prices.
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    Dive Bar PricesAnthony's charges fine dining prices. We charge what fish and chips should actually cost.
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    Full Kitchen, Real FoodNot a bar with a microwave. A full seafood kitchen in a genuine Bellingham dive bar.
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    521 W Holly StRight on the waterfront. Minutes from downtown, the cruise terminal, and the Alaska ferry.
"Delicious burgers, excellent fish and chips.yummy drinks. Friendly staff. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5"
— Google Review · Dianna B. - Bellingham Local

Searching for cheap eats in Bellingham, late night food, or the best seafood on the waterfront? You found it. We're open daily at 521 W Holly St.

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