UPCOMING EVENTS
One of Bellingham’s most popular waterfront seafood & steak restaurants, the Lighthouse Grill is an area leader in serving the finest Northwest cuisine, specializing in locally sourced seafood, meats, produce and beverages. Our menus not only reflect the passions and histories of our chefs, but also our respect for food allergies and sensitivities while maintaining the standards our guests deserve. With high quality menu items, gorgeous waterfront views, happy hour daily, and “possibly the most elegant ambiance of any restaurant in town” (John Stark, The Bellingham Herald), the Lighthouse Bar & Grill has something for everyone looking for a fine dining experience! Whether you are looking for a fun dinner gathering with friends or a romantic dinner with your loved one, the Lighthouse Bar & Grill will make your evening a night to remember.
The Lighthouse Grill restaurant is proud to present its breakfast menu to not only hotel guests, but to everyone who would like a breakfast experience beyond a cafe and enjoy a beautiful morning on the waterfront. In addition to our daily fresh catch items and all day happy hour on Sundays, be sure to look for our delicious buffet spreads on special occasions and holidays!
Continental 12
fresh fruit, house pastry, coffee/tea, juice
Morning BELT 11
scrambled or fried egg, tomato, lettuce, cheddar, avenue bun, choice of bacon, ham, sausage or veggie sausage, side of fruit
Sunrise Oatmeal Bowl 10
rolled oats, raisins, brown sugar, fresh berries (gf/df)
Granola Bowl 12
house granola, appel farms yoghurt, fresh berries
Classics
We proudly get our toast from Avenue Bread Co. Options include: sourdough, wheat, rye or rosemary english muffin. Gluten-free toast available for $1 extra.
Lighthouse Classic* 15
two eggs any style, choice of ham, bacon, sausage or veggie sausage, choice of toast
Lighthouse Benedict* 16
ham, bacon or smoked salmon, hollandaise, rosemary english muffin add avocado & tomato 3
Bluebird Grain Farm Emmer Pancakes 14
three fluffy cakes, vermont maple syrup, hill’s bacon
French Toast 14
seasonal house-made bread, hill’s bacon ask your server about today’s offering
Bellwether Veggie Scramble* 17
mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, feta, peppers, local greens, island springs tofu, asparagus (gf/df)
Corned Beef Hash* 17
corned beef, yukon golds, peppers, sweet potato, onions, two eggs any style (gf/df)
Bayside Huevos Rancheros* 16
refried black beans, pico de gallo, tortillas, avocado, cotija cheese, ranchero sauce
Omelets
West Coast Omelet* 17
dungeness crab, herbed cream cheese, avocado, hollandaise, potatoes, choice of toast
Garden Vegetable Omelet* 15
mushrooms, peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach, squash, swiss, potatoes, choice of toast
Lumberjack Omelet* 16
bacon, ham, appel farms cheddar, caramelized onions, sausage gravy
Sides
Egg Any Style* (gf) 3
Avenue Bread Toast (v) 3
Stephanie’s Biscotti (v) 3
Gluten Free Toast (gf/v) 4
House-Made Pastry (v) 4
Choice of Meat (df) 5
Potatoes (df/v) 4
Beverages
Mimosa 9
Kir Royale 9
Bloody Mary 12
Caesar 12
Bailey’s Coffee 10
Cappuccino 6
Latte 6
Juice 4
Tea 3
Espresso 3
House Coffee 4
Greyhound 7
French Press 10
Please let us know if you have any food allergies. (V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free (DF) = Dairy Free (may contain eggs)
All split plates $5 surcharge ~ 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat/eggs/seafood any increase your risk of foodborne illness
The Lighthouse Bar & Grill restaurant has a great variety of appetizers and lunch menu items so that no matter what you feel like, you can enjoy it on the beautiful Bellingham Bay waterfront!
Soups & Salads
For any salad: Add Chicken 5 ~ Salmon or Prawns 7 ~ Dungeness Crab 8
Lighthouse Clam Chowder Cup 8 Bowl 14
new england-style, clams, bacon
Soup of the Day Cup ~4 · Bowl ~ 8
ask your server about today’s offering
Lighthouse Caesar* 10
hearts of romaine, parmesan sable, white anchovies
House Salad 9
bavarian meats bacon, pecans, tart cherries, smokey blue cheese dressing
Bluebird Grain Farm Farro Salad 13
mango, spinach, goat cheese, butter lettuce, ginger-white balsamic vinaigrette
Sandwiches
The Rachel Sandwich 15
roasted turkey, french swiss, pangea sauerkraut, russian dressing, avenue rye
Wagyu Ribeye Sandwich* 16
caramelized onions, arugula, fontina, sauce romesco, ciaboagie roll
Alaskan Sockeye Fillet Sandwich 17
baby spinach, harissa aioli, sesame seed bun (df)
Lighthouse Burger* 18
beeman ranch akaushi beef, appel farms cheddar, red onion jam, bread and butter pickle, bacon, boagie roll
Grilled Appel Farms Paneer Cheese 15
greens, roasted zucchini, bell peppers, mint vinaigrette, ciaboagie roll
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich 16
lettuce, tomato, mustard relish, mayonnaise
Mains
Penn Cove Manila Clams* 15
uncle louie’s portuguese sausage, grilled baguette, saffron tomato broth
Fish & Chips 18
beer battered alaskan cod, tartar sauce
Bellwether Crab and Shrimp Cake* 20
greens, pickled red onion, oranges, potato chips, green goddess
Northwest Fish Tacos 16
pan fried white fish, pico de gallo, cabbage slaw (gf)
Chicken Quinoa Bowl 12
grilled chicken breast, quinoa, baby kale, dried cherries, avocado, feta, toasted almonds, cucumbers, olive oil, balsamic (gf)
Substitute Salmon ~ 3
Lighthouse Seafood Cobb Salad 24
romaine lettuce, salmon, crab, prawns, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, red onion,
bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg, maple red wine vinaigrette
Chicken Cobb Salad ~ 18
We proudly use local products and ingredients when available. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. (V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free (DF) = Dairy Free (may contain eggs)
All split plates 5 surcharge ~ 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat/eggs/seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness
The Lighthouse Grill has one of the best waterfront dining rooms in town! Enjoy romantic sunset views on the bay along with one of our many delicious dinner options all year long. We also cater to special events and weddings and even offer a European style wine cellar room for private dinners! Be sure to check our events page for upcoming wine pairing dinners and our live music events throughout the week.
Soups & Salads
Lighthouse Clam Chowder Cup ~ 8 • Bowl ~ 14
new england-style, clams, bacon
Soup of the Day Cup ~ 6 • Bowl ~10
Ask your server about today’s offering
House Salad 9
bavarian meats bacon, pecans, smokey blue cheese dressing
Bluebird Grain Farm Farro Salad 11
mango, goat cheese, butter lettuce, ginger-white balsamic vinaigrette
Lighthouse Caesar* 10
hearts of romaine, parmesan sable, white anchovies
Start & Share
Oysters* 1/2 Dozen 18 • Full Dozen 34
mignonette, horseradish, cocktail
Cairnspring Mills Wheatberry Croquettes 14
twin sisters farmhouse cheese, tomato-oregano sauce
Ahi tuna Tataki* 16
avocado, radish, chiles, ponzu (df)
Prawn Cocktail* 17
green goddess, cocktail, saffron aioli (gf)
Calamari* 12
mama lil’s, arugula, lemon aioli
Penn Cove Manila Clams* 15
skagit county chorizo sausage, grilled baguette, saffron tomato broth
West Coast Board 17
cured meats, local cheeses and condiments
Osprey Hill Farm Chicken Wings 16
korean style hot sauce, celery-scallion relish
Skagit River Ranch St. Louis Spare Ribs 16
joplin bbq sauce, coleslaw (gf)
Mains
Alaskan King Salmon* 35
whatcom county greens, fresh corn pancakes, washington stone fruit puree (df)
Seafood Risotto* 34
alaskan salmon, sea scallop, prawns, dungeness crab (gf)
Southeast Alaskan Halibut* 32
cairnspring mills rye tabbouleh, spring onion, pistachio yoghurt (gf)
West Coast Rockfish Filet 32
green beans, cherry tomato, farro, manila clams, citronette (df)
Beeman Ranch Akaushi Kansas City Strip* 35
local summer squashes, heirloom tomatoes, corn, new potatoes, chimmichurri
Beeman Ranch Akaushi Filet* 40
mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted shallot demi-glace
Carne Adovado 30
pork-belly, hominy, mushrooms, zucchini, cotija cheese, avocado salsa verde
Southern Fried Chicken 25
washington russets, green beans and bacon, cream gravy
Lighthouse Burger* 18
beeman ranch akaushi beef, appel farms cheddar, bacon, red onion jam, bread and butter pickles, boagie roll
Fish and Chips 18
beer battered alaskan cod, tartar sauce
Northwest Fish Tacos 16
pan fried white fish, pico de gallo, cabbage slaw (df / gf)
Lighthouse Seafood Cobb Salad* 26
romaine lettuce, salmon, crab, prawns, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg, maple red wine vinaigrette (gf)
Walla Walla Chickpea Panisse 21
local cauliflower, labneh, olives, red pepper walnut sauce (v/gf)
Dessert
Vanilla Panna Cotta 8
bergamot, raspberries
Gothberg Chevre Goat Cheese Cake 9
hazelnut, basil syrup, blueberries
German Chocolate Cake 9
coconut mousse, pecan caramel
Kheer Rice Pudding 8
preserved muscat grape, dates, pistachio
Sweet + Simple 8
three scoops of ice cream or sorbet
We proudly use local products and ingredients when available. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. (V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free (GFO) = Gluten Free Option (DF) = Dairy Free (may contain eggs)
All split plates $2 surcharge ~ 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat/eggs/seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness
The Lighthouse Bar & Grill lounge offers a variety of small plates, appetizers, seafood, cocktails and daily specials! Happy Hour from 3pm-6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday, 3pm-close Monday. We also host live jazz on Sunday, Date Night on Wednesday and live music Friday and Saturday.
Lighthouse Cocktails
Mai Tai ~ 12
Bacardi silver, orjeat liqueur, lime juice and grand mariner served on the rocks with a dark rum float and a pineapple foam
Cascadia Rose ~ $12
Hornitos Reposado, Aperol, Cherry Heering and fresh lemon juice served tall over ice and topped with sparkling water
Pear 75 ~ $10
Bombay Sapphire gin, fresh lemon juice, house made pear and rosemary syrup served in a flute, topped with brut bubbles and fresh rosemary
Bee’s Knees ~ $13
Bellewood Acres gin, honey and fresh lemon juice shaken and served up with a lemon twist
Lighthouse Old Fashioned ~ $12
Buffalo Trace bourbon shaken with muddled demerara sugar, orange swatu and Angostura bitters served over ice with a Luxardo cherry
Cranberry Crush ~ $11
Kracken spiced rum, Pama pomegranate liqueur, fresh lime and cranberry juices served over ice in a copper mug with Cock n Bull ginger beer and lime wedge
Northside Fizz ~ $12
Granny’s Strong vodka with muddled mint, Oregeat syrup and fresh lemon juice served tall over ice with sparkling water and lemon wedge
Ginger Cosmo ~ $10
Yazi ginger vodka, triple sec and fresh lime and cranberry juices shaken and served up with a lime swath
Sazerac ~ $13
Bulliet rye whiskey stirred with simple syrup and Peychaud’s bitters served up in an absinthe rinsed martini glass and an orange twist
Vieux Carré~ $13
Hennessy VS, Bulleit Rye & Antica formula garnished with an orange swath and a luxardo cherry served down
Odin’s Shandy ~ $8
chuckanut kolsh, with house-made hybiscus simple and lemon juice
We proudly use local products and ingredients when available. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. (V) = Vegetarian (GF) = Gluten Free (DF) = Dairy Free (may contain eggs)
All split plates $2 surcharge ~ 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat/eggs/seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Wine by the Glass ~
We offer a varied selection of wines by the glass.
Wine by the Bottle ~
Our wine list is ever changing as our Sommelier is constantly seeking out exciting wines from our region and around the world. Please contact the restaurant for an up to date list.
Meet the Chef
Peter Birk recently joined the team as the new Executive Chef and brings with him a passion for the freshness of Pacific Northwest foods and 11 years’ experience from the iconic Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle.
Originally from Joplin, Missouri, Chef Peter began his culinary career in the family’s restaurant in Kansas working all aspects of the business including front of the house, kitchen, and management.
After attending The Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, Chef Peter returned to Missouri to intern at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Kansas City. At the end of the internship, he traveled to various places working in a variety of restaurants, including McCormick & Schmick’s in Los Angeles before heading back to Missouri to open a new restaurant taking his position as Senior Sous Chef.
But the Pacific Northwest, where he had worked at a number of restaurants during his days of travel, continued to call him back to a place that inspired him. And in 2000, he joined Ray’s Boathouse as Executive Chef, where he could bring his classically-based preparations with a modern twist to this restaurant known for its high quality of standards.
Most recently, Chef Peter was the Executive Chef at BOKA Restaurant and Bar at Hotel 1000 in Seattle.
And, with over 30 years of culinary experience, we are pleased to welcome him to the Hotel Bellwether’s Lighthouse Grill where his love of local Northwest products shines in the versatility of his skills.
“Having lived in the Pacific Northwest for 20 Years, seafood has become a focus,” describes Chef Peter of what he plans to bring to the Hotel Bellwether and Lighthouse Grill. “I’m looking to source and feature local growers and producers as much as possible. I will continue to strive to grow and educate my team in the process.”
Bellingham with its beautiful views, welcoming and friendly atmosphere and the endless array of outdoor activities is now the place he and his family call home.
“I was looking for a family friendly place to settle and work,” he says as he describes what attracted him to Bellingham. “It really reminds us of the towns we grew up in with the added benefit of the mountains and sea.”
The Hotel Bellwether and Lighthouse Grill is situated on Bellingham Bay with the serene and beautiful views of Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands and the Cascades. This luxurious Bellingham hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience with easy access to shops, parks and the unique Bellingham community.