Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro

So glad I had the chance to visit Boundary Bay before they retire — what an experience! The “Look No Hands” Hazy IPA was excellent, bright and flavorful, and their on-tap cider was equally delicious. I also tried a Manhattan — it was just okay, but to be fair, this is a brewery, not a cocktail bar, so I’ll let that slide. Food-wise, the clam chowder is a full 5/5 — creamy, rich, and everything you want on a Northwest evening. The salmon chowder was more of a 3/5 for me; big chunks of salmon (which I loved), but it needed a little more flavor. With some extra salt and pepper, I still happily ate it, and even enjoyed the leftovers later that night. But the real star of the menu? The steamed clams. Absolute showstopper. The sauce they come in is phenomenal — the kind of broth you mop up with bread until the bowl is bone dry. My table went silent while eating them, everyone just scooping, slurping, and soaking up that sauce. Do not skip these! Also, if you get a salad, do yourself a favor and upgrade to the harvest salad. It’s hearty, flavorful, and the best choice on the greens side. Boundary Bay is truly a Bellingham classic, and while I’m sad they’re closing, I’m so glad I got to experience it firsthand. A memory worth keeping.

I usually avoid leaving negative reviews—especially when most of the experience was actually quite good. The location is great, parking was fine, and the building has a nice, clean look without being over-designed. The overall vibe is super chill and positive, with a friendly, hippie-style atmosphere. The food was tasty, with vegan options available, which is always appreciated! Unfortunately, the service brought the experience down. Our server—a young woman—seemed really disengaged, like she didn’t want to be there. I get it, we all have off days, and maybe she just needed a break. But as a guest coming to relax and enjoy, it’s a bit disappointing when the energy feels off and no one even checks in to ask how the food was. This isn’t a complaint to get anyone in trouble—just a friendly suggestion to the management: maybe offer a bit more training or support to the team. There’s so much potential here! For now, I can only give ⭐️⭐️⭐️—but I genuinely hope to see improvements and would be happy to come back and give it another shot.

The food and the beer were excellent. Had the Banh Mi bowl and a North West IPA, both were delicious. The server, however, seemed like he’d rather be anywhere else other than working here. Kinda put a real damper on the whole experience, but who knows what was going on in his life on this day. Still, it made the experience less than memorable. I know you’re not here to entertain, but even showing a little enthusiasm would go a long way, otherwise find another career?

Got the Tofu Sandwich and it was absolutely phenomenal. My waitress Violet was attentive and so genuine. Vibes were great, presentation, drinks, and food. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this place on my short stay in Bellingham. I can't wait to come back!

Great food including vegan options, and large assortment of beer. We asked for a flight and it came in an adorable little boat. As a head's up, in the spring and summer, the farmers market is directly across the street and parking can be difficult to find. All parking (street and in a lot) requires payment

I’ll start with the positive, the keg burger was fantastic and a top tier burger. It was the right amount of heat and toppings. We did have to wait 10 minutes to sit inside, although there seemed to be tables on the patio we could have sat at also it wasn’t that crowded at all. The food also took about 25 minutes to reach our table. Sitting at a drafty table, I think it was maybe an off day but a weekend lunch should have expected a bit better

This place was delightful. Kind servers, AMAZING kids meal. $7.50 salmon with 2 sides? Wild. Wife and I got the pear and Brie grilled cheese and house made root beer. Brother in laws burger was also very good. My garden salad was delicious!

I had salad and soup. My son had the burger and wifey had quesadillas I believe. They were all fantastic! I was shocked at how good the clam chowder soup was. BBB will be seeing us soon when we’re back in lovely Bellingham. A must go for all. Especially Canadians because that’s who we are. And the service was amazing as well as the atmosphere.

Excellent Brewery! Well crafted brews and excellent customer service. Enjoyed the ambiance and laid back atmosphere.

This brewery is in a good location, but can get busy when it's across the farmer's market. We had a dog so we sat in their patio, and they were good at making sure customers with their dogs were sat a bit away from each other so the dogs each had their own space. Overall, we waited about 15-20 mins for our seats. I accidentally hit my glass pouring my own water, and although they said it was not a big deal and would get me another glass, the new cup never came. The host and server said they were going to get our dog water, but she never came back, and another server actually asked and bought us one herself. The food, I ordered their grilled fish tacos, and I wished it was fried instead. The fish was pretty bland and my boyfriend thought it was a bit under too. The rice and beans were good and seasoned though. Beer was good!

Food is good. Service was ok-minus a non friendly, condescending hostess. This was on a Thursday night. It's not what she said, but her attitude and what she did not do to provide quality customer service. We felt like being there was one giant inconvenience to her. My husband arrived first and asked to sit outside. She told him "my deck is full but I can probably get you in my taproom." The inside taproom had 3 tables total, the patio had 7 open tables. Note we have been here a few times prior and this was not busy. When I saw that he was sitting inside, I went to the host stand and inquired about sitting outside. She said they were full and then I pointed out there were several open tables and asked again if we were able to sit outside. After the third time I asked she then told me there was a waitlist (why didn't she recommend this in the first place?) it was like she was deliberately trying to avoid us from sitting outside. The wait was only 15 minutes-why not offer this? I then asked (again she did not offer) if we could sit at the bar until our table was ready and she said yes. this hostess could benefit from customer service training.

I returned to Boundary Bay with my mom and brother after touring Bellingham for the day. I remembered that the mac and cheese was amazing so we ordered it again and decided to split it along with a French dip, which the restaurant cut into three pieces instead of the usual two for us. The mac and cheese continued to be a highlight and the French dip was also quite good. The bread had a nice chewy texture and the meat wasn't too fatty. We sat outside and it was perfect for people watching and enjoying the nice summer day.

Best of all there is a good choice of brews to choose from. Enjoyed new 12 point Pilsner, bounty blonde, and crispwieser. All three were yum. Paired it with the sock eyed salmon dinner. I would have bought a glass if the large 16 oz pint glass was in stock. Maybe next time when in town. Worth a return. Thank you Boundary Bay.

Had a great burger and a fantastic cocktail (Old Cuban). Great ambiance and nice staff.

Went here because they had a dog friendly patio and wanted to try the vegan yam enchiladas, something you never see on a menu. Unfortunately the enchiladas tasted and looked like they were microwaved (not hot at all) and really didn't have much to them. It was just up yam inside a tortilla with mediocre mole sauce on top. I was surprised at how lackluster they were. We got my husband the hummus appetizer to go and the hummus tasted homemade and was pretty tasty.

Great food and drinks here at Boundary Bay. Great friendly service by Brian (Bryan) too. They have a good menu of food items to choose from and we enjoyed the Hazy IPA and Pilsner beer and one of our party had a cocktail which also was tasty too. Grilled cheese with pear and Brie is a must try it was really a hit. The Bahn Mi bowl also had a fresh flavor as did the beer beef stew. We will definitely return to try some other items on our next visit to Bellingham.

Ok, I don't usually give this low a review but here is the deal. First thing in the door, front staff seemed confused we were there, they were open, plenty of people sitting, but still so confusing. We were seated quickly which was great, but the server was gruff, never smiled, to be honest it seemed like all of the staff, right before we got there, had received terrible news, and everyone was bummed. The server barely communicated. And tried to leave as quickly as possible. Now the food. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, while my husband ordered the French dip. The food took a second, but that's fine, but what came out was surprisingly bad. The enchiladas looked good, as did the rice and beans, but then I ate them. The rice had almost no flavor, the beans were the consistency of mud, and the enchiladas, look everyone they were so similar to tv dinner enchiladas I was surprised. The chicken was almost a paste, the sauce was generic, the salsa had very little spice. And oh the heartburn and slight nausea afterwards. Ambiance, place looks cool, we were sat at a tiny table but it was cool on the inside, and outside seating looked fun. So if the staff had been having a bad day, sorry folks for the rating, but the food has no excuse, I will not be back.

A fun laid back dinning experience in the heart of downtown Bellingham. The service is great, very friendly and helpful. Food is tasty and comes out quick.

Dunno if it was a bad day at the brewery, or if the work environment is awful, but the service was... the guy waiting our table walks us and stares at the wall, never saying a thing. They guy who sat us looked like we were taking his last puppy away. At least, the food was not that bad. Too old meat (smoke it you'll use it longer) on a piece of bread. There was a sufficient amount of meat, but old tasting. Can't speak to the beer as we didn't have the time to imbibe.

Always good beer on tap, the food is tasty and the staff, while they can take a bit sometimes, is always friendly. Their outdoor beer garden is nice in the summer and live music is always a plus.

Haven't been here in years, came on a Friday afternoon after a long week. The sun was out so we went tot he outdoor area to have a beer and grab a bite. I had a Whoa There Mr. Tim Hefeweizen, it was good on a sunny warm day. We ordered food from the Friday Fish Fry which hit the spot. I had coconut shrimp with fries. They were waffle cut fries, my favorite. The shrimp was okay, but if I didn't know they were coconut shrimp I wouldn't have been able to tell. The had live music, a bad with a horns section, unusual in a band. They were fun, not the best (their name was "The Problem") but it was fun on a sunny Friday afternoon.

If you ask me about this place and it is strictly about food I'm giving it a 5 all day !!!! The food was amazing. Fish tacos were so good with tons of flavor. My Prosecco was amazing what wasn't amazing was the service. We walked and waited at least 5-ish minutes to be greeted by anybody. If you can't staff a host then put a sign "please seat yourself" instead of "please wait to be seated". The server didn't come to our table for 10 minutes and we waited a very long time for the check. Like I could've ran a marathon long and I am fat and out of shape. I will say he was the only server and super nice but I don't want to wait 20-30 minutes for my bill. If service was better this place would be a gold mine !

Solid restaurant for a group dinner. There were 7 of us (all over 21 years old), and our server, Quinton, provided all of us with fantastic service. Quinton checked in with us a few times while we were waiting for a friend to show up, and made sure we had whatever drink we wanted, and then later checked in with us to make sure our food came out the way we wanted it. We enjoyed and would recommend the drink and food we had. Both French Dip sandwiches were good, but I prefer turkey. :) -Tangent Thoughts -French Dip with Grilled Onions -Turkey Dip with Grilled Onions -2x House salad with vinaigrette dressing The pianist was pretty good, but we didn't mind when he took a break, because then we could hear each other talk and catch up with each other.

Was really good. I will say this sandwich in particular tasted like it needed something. Maybe some mayo or something. But service and food is always great here

Stopped for a late dinner with my son. Read some great reviews so was eager to see what was up. Pleasant host and good layout, we chose to sit outside. The staff was fairly disjointed, I am guessing they are suffering the same shortages as everyone else. The lady who finally came by was pleasant and was trying her best, she seemed to be covering a lot. I had a pint of one of their local IPAs and it was good and exactly as described. My son wanted to try the salmon pesto sandwich and the tofu banh mi (as did I) so we ordered both with roasted potatoes and split them. The salmon was very fresh and tasty on a lighter bread. Salmon portion was small but flavorful. Pesto was light and didn't overpower the salmon. The banh mi was packed with tasty tofu and pickled veggies on a heartier bread. The sandwich fell apart alot because of the more robust bread but that was ok because the pairing really worked. I liked both sandwiches equally but my son preferred the salmon. The roasted taters were small whole potatoes and a little underwhelming. The biggest downside of the meal was not the fault of the restaurant. A large group on the patio let their two little boys run feral. Annoying to us but I felt bad for the couple of tables right next to them. My 18 year old son, who is as casual as it gets, noted that "You would have beat my ass if I did that in a restaurant". Overall, good place.

Wow what a pleasant surprise. We had the fish tacos and chicken enchiladas and both were great. Huge chunks of perfectly cooked halibut. Great food, big portions and excellent service and dare I say Dog Friendly too!!! Yeah the beer is great too. Love the laid back PNW hippie vibe. It's a 5/5 no doubt. Check it out!

Nice brewery with good food in Bellingham. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. Pretty quiet on a Monday afternoon but I'm guessing it gets pretty loud when it's packed due to the high ceilings. Good beer selection with a few ciders and a couple sours. The salmon sandwich was good, served on super fluffy focaccia with nicely roasted potatoes, and the black bean burger was also pretty good. Service was helpful in selecting beers. Nice spot for a beer and food is not spectacular but pretty good!

THE snottiest, rudest hostess we've encountered in B-ham. They require 1 payment for parties of 10 or more, so 4 families, 12 guests? 1 bill/1 payment accepted ONLY. Guess what? This policy cost them 4 guests, splitting from their party to eat else where AND future business. The hostess was incredibly entitled - I asked about splitting our party up - what if 4 people sat at a separate table and paid for their meal and the other 8 sat at a separate table and paid for their own meal? With the most entitled and snottiest attitude ever encountered, we were told "no, if there's 10 or more on your party, we will only provide 1 bill". 4 of us left, the others didn't only because they had already ordered drinks. We will not go back. We highly discourage this restaurant for the combative and entitled attitude of the hostess. Thumbs down!

This is one of Bellinghams OG Breweries and a "must-stop" if it's your first time touring Bham establishments. Their service is dependable and on point. The cooking follows suit with a menu that is typical for family-style eatery. While their brews aren't on the top of my list, they are good-to's for a large portion of my cohorts. If looking for a safe bet then this is your place. If looking for trend-setting or cutting-edge then keep searching (Foodies will likely be bored here).

We have been coming here since we moved to Bellingham in 1997. Tonight was so disappointing. We had a reservation for 7. It ended up being 9. The shoved us into a small table saying they couldn't accommodate the larger party. The remainder of the restaurant and bar was empty. Half of the party showed up early. The rest on time. Those who showed up on time had to wait at least 15 minutes for drinks. Fast forward to food. Waited a long time Five of the meals were cold. Not warm but cold. Wow. This was crazy for a restaurant we have been coming to for over 25 years. At this point...no need to go back.

We made dinner reservations online the day of but when we arrived it was not busy at all. It's a huge space with lots of indoor seating as well as a good amount of covered outdoor tables as well. Of course they sell beer but the nice thing is that they also sell cocktails (even if they're only the classics). I ordered the manhattan with rye ($10) which was solid. REUBEN ($16) - There was plenty of meat in the sandwich and the portions were huge. Unfortunately the bread was really soft and couldn't withstand the heftiness of the sandwich. Because of that the bread got soggy halfway throughout when picking it up because of the juices and the dressing. 3.5/5 KEG BURGER ($17) - They use a half pound beef patty for the burger so you know it's huge. Even being so big, the burger was juicy and nicely cooked. The hoisin aioli was a unique ingredient and it was a good burger. 4/5 For each of these you have your choice between potato chips and roasted potatoes. The potatoes were well-seasoned but the exterior was tough to chew through. They gave the impression that they may not have been fresh and were out for a while. For both of these dishes we had leftovers to bring home. They also had a good selection of delicious sounding desserts and if we had more room in our stomachs we would've ordered one of them.

Service was very good, but the food was below average. Burger and French dip meat was overcooked, needed two cups of au jus to make it palatable. $64 for a burger, BLTA and French dip. Won't go back

On a sunny Friday we rode out to Boundary Bay Brewing in Bellingham. This is a must do trip for us. We like it here. We always have their current cider and Hummus plate which is so much more than hummus. The people working are always pleasant and there's a very casual vibe here. Mama got a burger and I got the grilled cod tacos. Things could not be better. Sun is shining, riding motorcycles with my Bride, and eating some good food. What else could a guy want?

Went twice in one day lunch and dinner. Service excellent, went on a Friday so it was incredibly busy. The citrus ipa was on point! Grilled wings with glaze were perfect, suggest asking for a side of their one twist on blue cheese dressing!

Lots of character in this very old waterfront building that is now a restaurant. Casual, rustic feel with a limited menu -burgers, sandwiches, soups and chili. Tried the pulled pork sammy on ciabatta and it was tasty but low on filling and mostly bread, so a little disappointing. Husband enjoyed his salmon chowder (smoky rich flavor) and garden salad combo. Plenty of seating with large outdoor patio and our server was very attentive and friendly!

I really love their simple brewing style and their food is far above than a standard pub.

One of Bellingham's finest and oldest breweries. They have elevated their food over the last decade to be sure, and it is pretty fantastic. Super cool setting, either during the winter where it's cozy or during the summer when you can go to the outdoor venue as well as the rollup doors being open... Arguably the best beers in Whatcom County

We were here as we had won a gift card at a car show we attended. Good and bad points here . I'm familiar with micro breweries so I was a little shocked at the cleanliness of the decorating props . It might be a good idea to close for a week and pull everything down , clean the props and reset their layout of decorations. I don't give high stars to any eating establishment that isn't clean from the customers eyes no matter what the food tastes like. I had the keg burger with Caesar salad. The restaurant needs to ask how consumers want their burger cooked as medium raw is a tough one to trust with ecoli ( I almost lost my 5 year old son to ecoli so it's a hot topic ) The flavour was great but the bottom bun was completely soaked wet from undercooked burger . Caesar salad was excellent!! Delicious dressing . My husband had a B A L T sandwich . Very good bacon !!! The little potatoes were delicious too . Service was wonderful as the young lady that served us did her job very well ! Over all it's not a place that would call me back for any special reason. Perhaps if I had enjoyed the beer samplers it might be a better fit but we have no plans to return .

Great cocktail hour and after work relaxing spot. Outdoor seating area is decorated with large plants that makes you feel like yo. The Nachos and Mac & Cheese comes in a large portion size that allows sharing. And there are plenty of speciality cocktails to choose from, the Cosmopolitan is simply delicious. Service is quick, friendly and welcoming.

I had the bangers and mash which was really good. My wife had the fish tacos and thought they were good but a little spicy. My daughter had the French dip which she thought was average. The beer was great. I had the cedar dust and the northwest original IPA's. Both were great

Boundary Brewery is a great place to go for a family-friendly experience. The food is delicious and the beer is top-notch. We recently had dinner and enjoyed the salads, sandwiches and vegan dishes. Both dishes were excellent. In addition to the great food and beer, Boundary is also very kid-friendly. There's a kids menu with a variety of options to choose from.

No complaints on the beer for sure. The outdoor venue for music is a great place for family and friends to meet and dance.

I've gotten the beer beef stew here multiple times, tis the season I guess? Not too shabby, wish there was more flavor so I wouldn't feel like I have to add salt. The gluten free bread on the side was SUPER good though, big fan of that- they were out of the GF biscuit that they'd normally serve with the bun.

I had some vegan mole enchilada thing that was a big risk for me having always hated mole. But the server highly recommended it so I took the chance. And, while it was not the best thing in the world, it was done well and tasty 4 stars; maybe my taste buds have matured. Service was decent too once we got past the host that seemed annoyed by us trying to seat a group of seven in close proximity -- star off for that. Bottom line: I don't know the competition but this food seems solid. Just know the host may not be patient if you make any requests.

Kid friendly. Lots of space between tables. Seating and service was quick just before noon on a Sunday. Small, easy but numerous choices on the menu. Been here several times and never disappointed. Sounds strange but they don't have French Fries. No problem. Grandson ordered a burger and it comes with 3 sides chips being one of them.

Been here twice with friends for lunch and dinner. Superb food and service, will continue to visit, these people know how to be in the service industry!!

Good service, good food, great outdoor seating. A decent price. It was all pretty good, just not great. I would come back again, maybe try some other food options.

Nice place good food Place smells like a real Italian restaurant. Would go back for sure

The burger and roasted potatoes were about the worst I've ever had. I have had other food here that was quite good, but they have lost me as a customer after this meal.

Overall a very pleasant experience. We reserved a table on Open Table and were seated as soon as we walked in outside. There was plenty of ventilation combined with some high quality heaters which made for a pleasant experience. The beer is what we are here for and that was delicious - I ordered a tasting tray of IPAs and stouts and was impressed with how different all the IPAs tasted and the berry stout was amazing. They were sadly out of the steamers so I ordered the fish tacos which was my only mistake. The fish was plentiful but the tacos were incredibly bland, as was the rice and beans. The tortillas seemed kinda stale too. My spouse's yam enchiladas on the other hand were absolutely delicious - the mole was amazing. I obviously just ordered the wrong dish. We also ordered the brownie with ice cream - it also had pretzels which was a great touch. Oh, and service was prompt and kind! I will certainly be back again but will skip the fish tacos.

Fantastic lunch and music experience! Great food, deviled eggs, harvest salad with steak and smoked chowder. Hostess on June 8th is terrific!

Definitely not a frequenter here BUT when I have gone the staff has been friendly, they have good fish tacos and and a bar area that's away from screaming kids, but it is always loud in here regardless. Good place to hit after a bike ride to the farmers market for lunch and a beve.

They may be just having an off day, but my daughter and I came in. The greeter person was young about 20-21, who wore his beanie, Who wears a beanie to work?? He said 5 min to seat us. OK.. 7-8 min went by. I politely just rechecked with him. I said I see you have tons of tables open?? He said, "Only 1 server.. so we like to stagger it" Ok... ‍, so can we not sit at the table? Anyway, we sit, we order. Basic hamburger, and I had a Bahn Mhi, with pulled pork, and side Caesar with a harvest ale. Food came quick enough. The burger was fine. The Bahn Mhi was very over represented by way of the pulled pork. The pickled vegetables were almost not represented. The Caesar was good size, thank you, but the dressing was so subtle light, that it felt like it wasn't presentZ Anyway, not impressed, but mostly why does tue front door guy wear a beanie to work?? What I'm saying,,is simply put up a professional appearance at the door.

I enjoyed a nice lamb burger and a fruity sour here on a busy evening. The lamb burger was well-cooked and came with potatoes, and I appreciated the quick service, easy parking, and unique food and drink selections. The 1 star deduction is due to the dryness of the potatoes, it would be nice if it came with a unique sauce outside the traditional burger ketchup/mustard option. Overall, I would recommend this place to food and beer lovers alike that are looking for a spot that represents Bellingham!

Awesome every time! My fiancé loves their pear and Brie grilled cheese and we keep coming back for it. I've tried something different every time and it's always delicious. They have local art on the walls and they're beautiful! Always fun stuff to look at no matter where we sit

We've eaten here a few times over the years. Three of us had a late lunch on a weekday, which meant it was not crowded at all. Our friend had the larger harvest salad, which looked good. My husband had the beef burger and enjoyed it. I had the reuben sandwich without cheese, which was tasty. The corned beef is thick cut; I would have preferred more sauerkraut. The nitro ESB beer was very good.

Boundary Bay Brewing has a great atmosphere and is located in a great spot in downtown Bellingham, close to the bay. Easy to get to, whether by car, bus, or on foot. Family friendly, great outdoor section with a relaxing atmosphere.