Port Fairhaven Fish & Chips
355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA
Crema's Take
“Nestled right at Bellingham's ferry terminal, this casual seafood counter serves up satisfyingly crispy fish and chips with generous portions and well-seasoned fries, all enjoyed with genuinely lovely ocean views and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The setup is refreshingly unpretentious—grab your order and settle into indoor or outdoor seating to watch the water and the occasional historic schooner—making it an ideal quick stop that somehow feels more like a destination than a pit-stop. Just arrive with patience for potential lines during busy times, and you'll find friendly staff and a location that captures that easy Bellingham waterfront charm.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What you can expect of a fish and chips kiosk. Good crusts on fish, prices on par for similar places in the region. Location is popular, so there may be a 10 or more minute standing line wait time to order and over 20 minute wait times for preparation. Seating in the terminal's dining area is usually sufficient for demand, and outside seating is an option, especially in good weather. Counter service is good. Beverage choices are diverse enough for most diners.
This little gem is located at the ferry terminal in Bellingham. We both had a craving for fish and chips so it didn't hurt us to stop by on the way to Chukanut Drive. (LOVE LOVE ❤️ that Drive!!!!!😁) We split a 3pc cod and a small (12oz, generous for a small) crab soup. They have indoor/outside seating which we did since it was a nice sunny day and the water view was cool 😎. The soup was nice, with crab pieces you can actually see, but the fish was very tasty!!! Tempura style, super crispy and the fish was moist and delicious. Definitely get their tartar sauce! Fries are standard but the malt vinegar gives it a bit more punch. Other seafood offerings are available and we'll try them when we come back very soon!!😁
Nice grab-and-go seafood restaurant that offers a variety options, indoor and outdoor seating, and stunning ocean views (on non-stormy days!). Staff were friendly, and brought our order to the table when ready. Two of us shared the three piece halibut and chips, which was more than enough food. Halibut was thick, flaky, perfectly cooked, and fresh. We loved that they go light on the batter since heavy batter tends to detract from the fish. Fries were tasty and crispy, but ever so slightly too salty. Coleslaw wasn’t great, BUT I didn’t come for coleslaw, it’s the quality of fish that counts, and they succeed!
Great lunch option, located inside the Bellingham cruise terminal. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The cod was delicious and not too greasy; the fries were well seasoned. Highly recommend! We were able to get a table outside and the views were awesome!
The Hallibut Fish and Chips was not as good as the Go Fish in Vancouver, Canada, but the atmosphere and service were great. The Schooner docked at Port was amazing to see. The views were excellent. The best part is to have the option to eat inside and avoid seagull bombs. Overall, it was a really great experience.
Crema Reviews
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