Redlight Kitchen & Bar

Artfully crafted cocktails with a unique menu of tasty small plate items. I especially loved the Spicy Pork Dumplings. Redlight has been on my list for a long time but usually has a long wait. This time we got right in and I’m so glad we finally did. Looking forward to my next visit.

I've now been to this place twice and plan on going back again. When my S.O. and I find ourselves in Bellingham, Redlight is always at the top of our list of places now when we discuss somewhere to grab a bite to eat. It is an excellent spot to order many dishes for you and a date to share food with each other. The vibe is definitely a good mixture of a bar feel and a restaurant feel. So if you're looking for one or the other you'll find it here. Whether you're bar hopping, grabbing small plate orders with a drink, or looking for a proper meal this place offers you a great experience. Most of the food has been great with great presentation . One dish, pic included, not so much. Service was as expected. Wait times the two times I have been to the restaurant ranged from immediate sitting to 45min wait time.

I really liked the cocktails but wasn't a huge fan of the food just due to personal preference (not saying it sucked). The gyzosas described a "mouth numbing" flavor on the menu and I found that intriguing but it was actually just sort of weird and made it hard to enjoy the rest of the meal. The chicken baos were decent I just felt that I've had better for cheaper. The cocktails though were really good with lots of varieties, service was good even during a rush, and nice atmosphere. Its popular so I think my opinion on the food isn't the normal and maybe id give it another go but it is expensive so id hate for another meal I wasn't sold on.

Redlight is now our favorite location for eating a super-delicious, creative vegetarian meal. So many veg choices! We've had the sichuan cucumbers, crispy tofu, grilled gailan, frisee/arugula salad (every time), chilled noodle, hot noodle, vegan wontons, vegan dumplings, eggplant (amazing!), and eggplant bao. We're really there for the food but we also enjoy the cocktails - again we've tried several and the only ones I don't like are the ones heavy in bourbon/whiskey (but our sons enjoy those). Some favorites are the Postal Service, Le Butcherette, Ginger Mule, Weedeater, and the Basil Gimlet. I can't praise this place enough. Staff are super friendly, helpful, and patient. Even the server we had most recently who was working her first day was excellent - kudos to whoever hired her. :-) My only problem is the extreme noise once the place is 2/3 full or more, but now that we've internalized the opening time of 4pm we will just eat dinner earlier.

Sat at the bar and had a great cocktail, tasty spicy wontons and mapo tofu dumplings, and a nice conversation with my neighbor at the bar. The bar tender was also helpful, and friendly.

My partner Amber and I visited Redlight, and we really loved our experience. We soaked in the vibrant atmosphere with happy patrons and locals alike. We really appreciated the exceptional service from our server Mercy. The food was really tasty. We had shrimp and pork wantons, hot noodles, chicken pot stickers, and the fried chicken bau was really good as well. The drinks were very well prepared by a bar staff that obviously knew what they were doing. We loved the recommendations by our server and we will definitely be visiting again when we return to the area.

Excellent options for food, their specials are so tasty !! This place is one of my favorite places in Bellingham. Get some Pork Belly, you won’t regret it. 100% recommend this place

We stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Bellingham and what a nice surprise!!! We had the Black Mirror cocktail which was fantastic! The bartender was so friendly and rocked the cocktails!! We had the Chicken Bao and the Eggplant Bao which both were so tasty. I love when I experience food and tastes so different from anything I have eaten. That was my experience here. I would highly recommend. We are going back tomorrow!

A pic of a tshirt (my current favorite) that i found in a thrift shop in Seattle in june... and kismetly we randomly stopped in thier establishment in july, (a month later not planned)... i did not connect the dots until 2 weeks later :) great place. Excellent service, food, drinks and vibes!

Fun, lively place with great food. We showed up at 5 on a Sunday and the place was already almost full - we were seated at the bar and then moved to a table. Both seating options were nice and allowed us to be around people while still being able to hear our dining companions. Extensive cocktail menu of well crafted and interesting cocktails. A mocktail menu of equally well crafted cocktails is also available upon request. We tried a variety of flavorful dishes. The hot noodles are particularly delicious - a comfort food like dish that is spicy and satisfying and plentiful. The crispy salt and pepper tofu is also delicious - a satisfying crunch and a soft inside. We also tried the crispy eggplant bao which I probably wouldn't get again, but it was definitely pretty and hardy. I'd definitely go by again next time I'm in Bellingham!

We tried a lot of dishes and nothing stood out. The staff was great. They were friendly and informative.

It was a great New Year's Eve dinner here! It was a packed house tonight but we decided to brave the crowds and wait 45 min for our table (we were actually quoted 1.5 hr so that was a nice surprise.) Highlights to me were the fresh snap pea crunch and hot noodles. They use their special chili oil which is so flavorful and delicious! 1. Fresh snap pea crunch 5/5 - delicious light salad with pieces of snap peas and water chestnuts mixed with a sesame dressing and chili oil 2. Crispy eggplant bao 4.5/5 - I loved how fluffy the bao was but the eggplant inside was a tad salty. I liked the crispy texture and cilantro/pickled radish they add 3. Hot noodles 5/5 - The wheat noodles are so delicious in the chili oil sauce. We opted for adding the pork belly which was a nice crispy and savory addition. However, I actually think the noodles would've been perfect on their own too. 4. Rib eye steak (NYE special) 4/5 - too buttery which made us feel very heavy afterwards 5. Black sesame cake (NYE special) 4/5 - small piece for the $10 price and the cake was a little bit dry

Its a rare occasion to try a new restaurant and everything be top notch. Thats how we felt about our evening here! The drinks were great spins on classics and delicious. The atmosphere is cool and well decorated. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was utterly amazing. We tried the ribs, chicken wings and rice chips for starters. The sauces were all amazing and all cooked to perfection. The rice chips, freshly made, were so surprisingly good. For entrees we tried the eggplant bao (delicious!), shrimp and pork dumplings, crab fried rice and our favorite the pork belly hot noodles. All noodles freshly made in house! Cant wait to return and try more of the menu!

Delicious food the fact it's open pretty late too the kitchen closes I believe at 1130 pm on a Sunday! I was super stoked about that alone! We had the veg wontons and the sweet potato cold noodles... it was a comfy atmosphere with some larger booths, great food with flavors that hit in all the right ways (definitely was what I was craving) and service was great! Will be back!

Chose this spot as it said it was open until 2am... it isn't. It is open (at least on the Saturday we attended) until 12am. Just be aware of that before going. The place was packed and thus there were no tables left, so we sat at the front window bar area, which was cozy and just fine for us. The atmosphere is quite nice and very intimate. I could see it being romantic if it weren't so packed. Our cocktails were all delicious. They had so many enticing options, it was honestly very hard to choose. The food was good as well, which was like an asian fusion vibe. Like, we got the cold potato noodles which had chili oil and were very dan dan noodle-esque. The crispy tofu was AMAZING. When we go to Bellingham next I would be happy to stop in for a night cap.

We came to Red Light for a quick drink and snack. My go-to cocktail if I can only have one is their "Black Mirror"-I recommend subbing the tequila with mezcal for some extra smoke! I also love their rice crisps, which are served with hot honey drizzled on top of them. It gives them a kick without them being too much or too spicy. It is always a good day to come to Red Light.

There are a lot of bars in Bellingham that are amazing, and this is one of them. You are greeted by friendly staff as you walk into decor inspired by the Gatsby bar era. They have handmade cocktails, and really good food. They have an elevated Asian food theme and it works really well. The atmosphere is beautiful and has a great vibe. You should definitely check it out.

This place was so good! A fun and cozy vibe and some of the best cocktails! They have happy hour too--awesome deal! The service was great! The food was so tasty--hot noodles with pork belly, eggplant bao, pork dumplings and cucumbers! Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu food and cocktails!

I went here a while back and I have been dying to go back ever since. The moody lighting sets the perfect tone for cozy date night. We were quickly seated without a reservation and the service was amazing. Our server was quick to meet any of our requests, and provided great recommendations. Let's talk about the real star of the show though - the food. Holy smokes, everything was seasoned perfectly and had amazing flavor. The standouts for us were the cucumber salad, fried pork ribs, wings and the eggplant bao. I could seriously eat just an entire bowl of the cucumber salad. It was incredible. Absolutely will go back next time I make the trek to Bellingham!

Came in for dinner on a Tuesday evening in February and it was busy, but after tasting the food, it made sense. Amazing food and cocktails! We were in the area for a quick getaway, so it was a great find. The servers were helpful and friendly. Wish we had a place like this close to home.

Fabulous staff and food, plus wonderful ambience at the Redlight tonight. Holly was our drinkmaster extraordinaire, and Catie was our divine inspiration and helpmate, making fabulous suggestions for us. We enjoyed the frisee salad with wonderful lightly picked peach, crispy eggplant bao, the fabulous pork and shrimp dumplings (complete with lacy edges), and the complex-flavored amazing sweet potato noodles. The creamy panna cotta was a perfect finish to the pickled, savory flavor of the noodles. I had two mocktails of Holly's invention, the Black Mirror being the most amazing mocktail I've ever had. Catie was one of the best servers one could want. Terrific, friendly, happy night.

OK I'll cut to the chase here - two words: PORK BELLY! Seriously, the pork belly here is to DIE for! It is perfectly seared into a crispy shell on the outside, and super tender on the inside. The combination with the noodles were just incredible. Honestly I would eat an entire vat of just the pork belly if I could. The chili oil dumplings were decent - not the best I've had but they were still good. Drinks were amazing and creative, especially the earl grey infused one. We'll be back the next time we're in Bellingham!

Loved this spot! Came later in the evening for cocktails and dessert. Dessert was delicious and very unique - sesame shortbread cookies. Cocktails were excellent, tasty, and well-balanced. Service was friendly and fast. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town!

From the service to the quality of the food, I don't think it can be beat. The wontons are amazing. Get them in the mix sauce. You won't regret it. The pork belly is like butter and it's beautiful on the bow or over noodles.!!! Tasty drinks made to perfection without a doubt come try it !!!

The Redlight is fantastic. This is my second time back here and it has not disappointed. The food was excellent. We had an order of dumplings the hot noodles with pork belly and spicy cucumbers. The noodles with pork belly is probably one of my favorite meals I have eaten at a restaurant this year. Service was good. The ambiance and decor are very nice and I look forward to coming back here.

The decor and vibes are on point! Trendy and chic aesthetic all around! The happy hour drinks are a steal. The food is also tasty, although on the pricier side, but like the menu says get a few things to share and try a few of the craft cocktails to help fill you up.

A must when visiting Bellingham. Friendly and helpful staff, fun atmosphere, and creative cocktails. I wish they had more gluten free options, but am quite happy with everything I've tried.

Fantastic drinks and food, bartender Mercy gave great suggestions. She was extremely friendly and makes a great drink!

great service, food is great, love the vegan options. I can't stop craving their food. Drinks are also superb

Great happy hour!! Good/fun/unique snackage and great classic cocktails in said hour. Nice atmosphere!!

10/10!!! Amazing bar service, the whole vibe of the place is perfect, all of our drinks and food were great! No notes hahah Redlight does it well :)

We lived in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, NY and Seattle. This is in our top ten list. You will need a reservation, but if on the waitlist plenty of street parking and a bar to hang at 3 doors down.

New favorite spot to get cocktails. So many options, hard to choose what to get. I loved the three cocktails I tried. The "HeartBreaker" was my favorite, tasted a little like a strawberry smoothie (I think it was because of the coconut milk). Their new place is also beautiful. Love the design inside. Staff was great when I went! A heads up, this place was PACKED on a Saturday evening. I think that's how you know it's good! We had to wait 30-45 minutes to get in.

We showed u 4 deep on a Friday evening at 7p. No Reservation bc we came straight from Canada to Washington hungry and thirsty. Waited about an hour for a table. Meanwhile we drank tasty bevs at the bar. After an hour of drinking our cocktails and chatting about our journeys our table was ready . We enjoyed multiple appetizers, great service and many more drinks... Making this experience in Bellingham, WA perfect!

Super trendy hip place in downtown Bellingham. The black mirror cocktail was delicious. Beer on tap, excellent choices. The apps were incredible! The wait staff was knowledgeable and very helpful and very attentive. Will make it a point to go back this is a must try.

This place is amazing. From their drinks to their food the flavors just keep coming and coming. We started out with the BAO buns, pickle's and eggs, and Szechuan Cucumbers and they were delicious! Went on to 3 different orders of their wontons which were amazing with deep flavors and just the right amount. The drinks are inventive and very very tasty. The had a tasty Elk Street Lager on tap and their take on a Penicillin is called The Amnesiac. This is now my favorite drink I have ever had. Their staff is friendly, informative, and very on top of what is happening will you enjoy the experience at The Red Light Tavern. If your in Bellingham go here! You will not be disappointed. The flavors will bring you back!

Unfriendly waitstaff and we weren't checked on after our was done. I was hoping to ask for a lime and some hot sauce to add to my food as I wasn't liking it very much and by the time my husband flagged our waitress, our food was cold and our drinks were done.

Redlight is a super cool craft cocktail bar with strong imaginative drinks that won't break the bank. The service was super attentive. When we arrived it was crowded but the crew moved people around and made room for us! With the expansive cocktail list it could be difficult to choose one but our server helped narrow it down for each of us and everyone was happy with what they got. The music was fun but not too loud to prevent conversation, and the atmosphere is appropriately dark and lit in red. It's a place I would take cool friends after dinner or to chill after a long day.

Great craft cocktails and delicious dumplings. Came by for some after work nibbles and a drink. Asked the awesome bartender, Dan, what he recommended and ordered accordingly: Blood on the Runway (cocktail) and spicy chicken dumplings (small portion). The drink and dumplings were delicious on their own, but heavenly paired together! The small portion sized dumplings were more than enough for one person as an entree. Would definitely make a repeat visit to the Redlight.

Food is amazing we enjoyed the chicken boa buns. I got an old fashioned and my spouse had the very mixed drink both were done perfectly. We will certainly be coming back again.

Drinks were terrific, food was very good as well. Not at all average. Fun place, friendly and attentive service, nice atmosphere and look, and far better than average in the variety of drinks and drinks that were made really well. I'll go again, and again I hope.

Great ambiance, excellent service and great food and drinks. The wontons are so good I could cry! I need to come here weekly. Delicious! Bellingham is lucky to have this gem of a restaurant.

While the wait time is at least 45 min every time I've been, it's well worth the wait. I've sat at the bar each time and the service is great, bartenders and bar backs are friendly and work really well together to ensure all runs smoothly. The bathrooms are clean and the ambience is inviting. Now...the food - its easily the best in Bellingham IMO. It's served family style so great to order several things to share or order on your own. There literally is no bad food on this menu and the cocktails are trendy, innovative. and downright incredible. Highly recommend!

Got take out and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious. Hot noodles, garlic chicken wings, frisée and arugula salad, vegan wontons not pictured because they were devoured. Best service!

The new space is amazing. Staff are great. The owner is an amazing person and the food is always a hit. Don't miss out on the infused drinks!

Keep coming back, very creative drink menu although expensive. Great food always get the spicy noodles

Delicious and cozy atmosphere, well worth the wait. Red light is known to be busy so prepare yourself for a wait unless you are an early bird. Its busy for a reason! The dishes are full of flavor without being too rich or relying just in spice to make a dish exciting. The noodles and pork belly are phenomenal. Even with a room packed to the gills the staff were checking in on me just as i was beginning to think about another drink. This place is great for some solo reading time as the background noise is just at a low rumble. The drinks utilize interesting flavors and each drink can also be toned down based on the drinkers desire. Good things take time, bring a book bring some friends enjoy the ambiance.

The wontons were swimming in sauce I didn't know it was a wonton hot sauce soup ir I would have asked for the sauce on the side Pork ribs were tough- needed more cook time Flavor across the board was the same. I still feel sick

I have only been here for happy hour a number of times. I love the service, their handmade cocktails are absolutely delicious. And the ambience is pretty rad and has a cool history to it if you ask them. Highly recommend!

Wonderful. A hidden gem for veggie or vegan foodies. Great and attentive service. Mocktails are a delight.

Another little sweet spot recommended by a friend of mine. We went for a late night excursion that was absolutely so fun. We had just finished sushi so I didn't think we were hungry but when my friend said they had the best dumplings, I had to order them. I was full actually so I did end up taking the dumplings to go and I am so glad I did. You know those short trips where you have a ton of leftovers but you are not sure wha to do with them? I had hand made dumplings for breakfast and they were so so good. The drinks are super tasty, decently priced and the community over there is such a vibe. I think this was a Monday or Tuesday night we were there and it was poppin, high energy, nothing but the best type of night.

We put our name on the wait list on a Saturday evening and were told we would get a table after 35 to 45 minutes. Having received no text after more than 1 hour we showed up to inquire about our reservation and were told that 2 tables had closed out but had not left. We left after an 1 hour 15 minutes had passed to receive a text after more than 1 hour and a half that our table was finally ready. Needless to say that we will never spend any money at this restaurant. This restaurant is 86'd for us.

We just found out neighborhood bar, it's just unfortunate that we don't live here! This has the BEST happy hour menu of any restaurant we have ever been to, and that is saying a lot! We ordered the pickled cucumbers, pork wontons and the soft boiled tea egg with pickled vegetables. My husband scarfed all the dumplings down and only shared one. The were great, not over worked and tender, the dipping sauce was yummy. My husband said they rivaled mine,,,,hmmmm! ONCE AGAIN they were VERY GOOD. The pickled cucumbers were excellent, nicely pickled with a crunch. The soft boiled tea egg was perfection! Salty with soy plus the smoky tea...mmmm. The daikon, beet, cauliflower, water chestnut & cucumber pickles that accompanied it were brilliant! Thank you! Loved the building! It was hopping on a Tuesday night, all ages and degrees of hipster! Our two waitstaff, well... I was ready to adopt. Super friendly and well versed with the menu, they love what they do. We ordered the geezer old fashioned and ended up with another round. This is a wonderful place to have a delicious cocktail! Hats off to the chef and staff! The staff mentioned that they are moving into town and expanding their menu, a win-win!

Redlight is easily one of my favorite places in all of Bellingham. The cocktails are spectacular, food is fantastic and the service is usually on point (even when it's super busy)! The staff are all super informed on the different spirits and flavors in each cocktail and both the flagship food menu items and new additions are always delicious. I am pretty much obsessed with the cold sweet potato noodle, the staff sandwich and the shrimp and pork wontons with the lemon sesame sauce. Shouts to Teo, Holly and everyone else working over there. Thank you for being here!

Took my daughter there for her 21st Birthday, was super impressed. Food was great, drinks spot on, service top notch and the atmosphere was great!!! Highly recommend.

Bartender was super on point and amazing. Menu looked great but was there mainly for the drinks. Will def be back next time for dinner.

Pork dumplings with some spice. Also like the bao Taco things, and tasty cocktails. Can get a bit busy and expensive with a few drinks, but worth it.