Northwater Restaurant

4.2 ( 453 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM See Hours
$20–30
4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA 98226, United States
+1 360-398-6191

Located just a short walk from the Bellingham airport, Northwater Restaurant is a hidden gem within the Holiday Inn Express. This American eatery has garnered praise for its outstanding menu and welcoming atmosphere. According to patrons, the bison burger is a must-try, hailed as the best of its kind, while the Beef Bourguignon and White Russian have also received high marks for their flavor and presentation.

Customers appreciate the seasonal menu, which keeps offerings fresh and exciting. Although some have commented on the ambiguity of seating arrangements, the overall service quality remains consistently top-notch. Hungry diners are treated to hot, delicious meals that lead many to vow a return visit.

A late-night pizza special proved to be a pleasant surprise, arriving home hot and tasty. Whether you're flying in or simply in the area, Northwater Restaurant promises an enjoyable dining experience that shouldn't be missed. Given the widespread enthusiasm for the food and service, it’s easy to see why this locale is becoming a favorite among locals and travelers alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Northwater Restaurant

NERO AVIATION
Jun 10,2025
Best bison burger ever ! Menu is seasonal so I hope the bison burger is a constant ! Fly into Bellingham airport and walk over (maybe 200 yards from the General aviation terminal at the base of the tower). It’s located on the north end of the Holiday Inn Express. There is a 10-15% discount if you fly in or are a pilot (rumor).
Steve Paiz
May 25,2025
Pretty good place. A little confusing about waiting for seating or open seating. No signs saying which but when we went it was open seating. Service and food was amazing.
Alan Hall
May 4,2025
Service was as good as it gets. Ordered a White Russian and Beef Bourgignon. Amazing food, perfect drink. Staying at the Holiday Inn where this restaurant lives. I wish my flights could all be cancelled, then I could come here again!
Brian Sullivan
Apr 27,2025
Don't let the location fool you, the food is great here, 7 of us went for lunch, everyone commented how good the food was and all came out hot and they were coming back
Alyssa Springs
Apr 12,2025
I heard Northwater Restaurant had a pizza oven, so we tried it as a late night to-go order. It was still plenty hot by the time we got home, which was great! I'd like to go back and try the rest of their menu since it looks fantastic.
Jesse Perez
Apr 7,2025
Not my first time here and I’m never disappointed when I come here. The tacos never disappoint, I had the fish tacos and the shrimp tacos! Let’s just wowwww I almost wanted to order more. Our servers Janelle and Maya were awesome. Even if you’re not staying at this hotel I would recommend stopping in for some great food and drinks
Kas S.
Mar 30,2025
Food was good Bar server was fantastic She (name started with J) (I called her Courtney) was simply fantastic Very good at this job, took great care of us and had a few laughs Breakfast was also pretty good, Tuesday breakfast server was fantastic, Wednesday breakfast server was there...but other 2 gals made up for her lack of service with exceptional service Courtney aka (don't remember) had a guy helping her on Tuesday He was also good server Rooms were perfect Beds amazing Clean as a whistle Check in on Monday night was perfect Tony lil gal with dark hair...she busted us thru the check process very quickly and gave us a complete run down of hotel and services Like she knew we were going on 15 hrs of work... Check out was also a positive experience Funny Spent a week at a Sheraton in Waikiki This place in Bellingham had better food, way better service from staff and hands down 100% nice rooms and beds Thank you all so much
R K Nibbe
Mar 9,2025
What a find this is! Sister's flight was late getting in, so I came here in the meantime to watch the Packers slay (hopefully) the Dolphins, and enjoy a martini. A super nice bartender even shared the super secret wifi pswd with me - what a country!

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