December update: What Whatcom businesses are doing during the latest COVID-19 restrictions
Here is a list of businesses that have listed how they will adjust to the new COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that are in effect until Monday, Dec. 14. Businesses are rolling out these changes on either Nov. 17 or Nov. 18.
This list will be updated:
Closed during restrictions
▪ Uisce Irish Pub: The downtown Bellingham bar is closed until current restrictions are lifted.
▪ The Black Cat in Fairhaven announced on Facebook that it will take a “Black Cat Snooze” and pause takeout/delivery services starting Tuesday, Dec. 15, until dine-in restrictions are lifted.
▪ The Cedars Restaurant in Ferndale announced on Facebook that it was temporarily closing on Dec. 13 until dine-in restrictions are lifted.
▪ Bellingham Cider Company announced that it is temporarily closing its restaurant starting Monday, Dec. 7, and will be focusing on canning and distribution of its cider to local businesses. According to a Facebook post from the company, the restaurant will reopen when it is economically feasible to do so.
▪ Diamond Jim’s: The longtime breakfast restaurant in the Fountain district announced on Facebook it will remain closed until indoor dining can resume.
▪ The Oyster Bar: Announced on Facebook that the Chuckanut Drive eatery will remain closed during the current stage of restrictions.
▪ Hearthfire Grill: Will be closed during the current stage of restrictions. Its sister restaurant on Bellwether Way, Anthony’s, is open for takeout and delivery.
▪ Herb Niemann’s Steakhouse: The Everson restaurant announced on Facebook that it will not be doing takeout until it can reopen in some capacity.
▪ BellinghamART: Will be closed until January, said new owner Emily Zimmerman, who is taking over the 20-year-old from her mother Lynn. The business offers art classes for children and adults at 1701 Ellis St.
▪ Northside Restaurant: After reopening on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the restaurant on Northwest Avenue has decided to close again during the current restrictions, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Slo Pitch Sports Grill and Casino: The Meridian Street establishment had been operating as a restaurant after the casino was restricted, but will now close it down all operations during this current restriction period, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Extremes Sports Grill & Pizzeria: The Meridian Street restaurant will reopen when current restrictions end in December, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Colophon Cafe: The Fairhaven eatery plans to remain closed until indoor dining is available, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Endgame: The downtown Bellingham gaming bar will be closed for the foreseeable future, according to a Facebook post.
▪ 20th Century Bowl: The Bellingham bowling alley will be closed until current restrictions are lifted.
▪ Park Bowl: The bowling alley is closed until current restrictions are lifted, but its restaurant Splitz Grille will continue to offer food and beverage takeout through its drive-up window. Hours of operation will be noon to 7 p.m. every day. Orders can be done online or over the phone at 360-734-1430.
▪ Hope House: The Bellingham outreach ministry of Catholic Community Services will be closed until at least early December because of the increase in coronavirus cases, according to a Facebook post.
▪ The Racket Bar & Pinball Lounge: Will be closed at least until mid-December, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Scotty Browns Barkley Village: Plans on closing until current restrictions about dining in are lifted, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Whatcom Museum: While the museum is closed, the store will remain open at 25% capacity for in-person shopping. Hours are subject to change each week, so check the website for updates. The store also does curbside pickup and shipping.
▪ The Cabin: The downtown Bellingham bar is closed starting Wednesday, Nov. 18 and will work on upgrading its outdoor seating, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Red Rum: The downtown Bellingham bar is closed during the latest restrictions, according to its Facebook page.
▪ Cocoanut Grove Sports Bar and Grill: The longtime Marine Drive bar will remain closed starting Wednesday, Nov. 18 until restrictions are lifted, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Lynden Skateway: Closed, but available for private rentals, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Life Force Ninja: Closed to the public due to the latest restrictions.
Outdoor, to-go changes
▪ K-Pop: the Korean restaurant on Railroad Avenue and Holly Street in downtown Bellingham (formerly Bob’s Burgers and Brew), is offering takeout and delivery as well as outdoor seating.
▪ Goji Bistro: After shutting down operations on Nov. 21 because of the rise of COVID-19 cases, Goji Bistro announced on Facebook that it will reopen at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, for takeout services. The restaurant, which is at 4260 Cordata Parkway near Whatcom Community College, offers a variety of Asian dishes.
▪ Pepper Sisters: The longtime downtown restaurant near the Herald Building will offer heated outdoor seating, takeout and online ordering.
▪ Aslan Brewing: The brewery is doing takeout and announced on Facebook that it will be whipping up some new dishes during this phase of restrictions.
▪ Drayton Harbor Oyster Co.: Having fun with a local landmark, the Blaine restaurant has built its own Oyster Dome with a tent to serve customers outside.
▪ The Shores: The Birch Bay restaurant has takeout and some outside seating. It is open 12-7 p.m. daily. Call 360-371-3464.
▪ Galloway’s Cocktail Bar: The Fairhaven bar is offering takeout and some outdoor seating, depending on the weather. Hours are 3-7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Order online or call 360-756-2795.
▪ Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen: Available for takeout and delivery. Check website for details or call 360-752-3377.
▪ Menace Brewing: Order online for takeout and deliveries. Hours are 3-10 p.m. weekdays, noon to 10 p.m. on weekends.
▪ 123 West Brewing: It is discontinuing food service for now, but it is having growler sales, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Earl’s Bike Shop: The Fountain District is open and working mostly curbside. Customers can order through its website or call the store and place their orders. The shop do free pick up and delivery for repairs in Bellingham. If customers want to get a jump on Christmas shopping, the shop will store their bike purchases until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
▪ CJ’s Beach House: The Birch Bay restaurant is available for takeout with an updated menu. Call 360-746-8775.
▪ The Filling Station: Both the Sunnyland and Fairhaven locations will have to-go as well as delivery from Viking Foods. Orders can be done online or by calling 360-715-1839 (Fairhaven) or 360-746-2079 (Sunnyland).
▪ Keenan’s at the Pier: The restaurant at Fairhaven’s Chrysalis Inn is open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for outside covered, heated dining and take-out. 360-392-5510 or keenansatthepier.com.
▪ Boundary Bay Brewing: The outdoor dining/beer garden area is temporarily unavailable as the brewery secures new permitting to safely serve diners under tents. Curbside and delivery service is available every day. Orders can be placed at bbaybrewery.com.
▪ Zen Sushi & Bar: The locally owned restaurant next to the Barkley movie theater has takeout and delivery options available noon to 9 p.m. every day. Call 360-734-7888 or order online.
▪ Locus: The downtown cafe is doing takeout as well as delivery through Viking Food, Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
▪ Greene’s Corner: The bistro/market on James Street will have outdoor seating at its covered patio, takeout and delivery options. Details on its website.
▪ B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar: The restaurant at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel on Lakeway will offer full service in the covered heated patio 3-9 p.m. daily. It also offers delivery and online ordering.
▪ AB Crepes: The Railroad Avenue eatery will have limited outdoor seating along with its takeout/delivery services. Details can be found on its Facebook page.
▪ Pel’meni: The downtown Russian dumpling restaurant near The Herald Building is offering takeout and delivery by Viking Food. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, call 360-715-8324.
▪ Senor Lopez Mexican Restaurant: The new restaurant on Cornwall Avenue will have some outdoor seating, as well as takeout and free delivery. Check Facebook for details.
▪ Wake ‘N Bakery: The Glacier bakery recently finished some remodeling and is offering outdoor service.
▪ Beach Cat Brewing Co.: The new Birch Bay brewery is offering a beer-to-go service for the area. Check its Facebook page for details.
▪ Black Drop Coffeehouse: Having recently moved into its new space across the street from its old spot, Black Drop is offering to-go items after closing the dine-in portion.
▪ Fat Pie Pizza: The Fairhaven eatery will have takeout as well as limited seating on the outdoor deck. Hours are 2-8 p.m. daily. Order online or call 360-366-8090.
▪ Thousand Acre Cider House: Has limited outdoor patio seating, also offering takeout. Orders can be made online.
▪ Jalapenos: All three restaurants available for takeout and delivery, with some limited outdoor seating. Details can be found on its website.
▪ Shari’s: The Meridian Street restaurant is offering online ordering for takeout and delivery. It will also be open for Thanksgiving, but not dine-in.
▪ El Gitano: The Sunset Square restaurant will transition to takeout and delivery orders only. Call 360-714-1065 to place your order for pick up. You can view the full menu online.
▪ Old World Deli: Available for curbside pickup, takeout and free delivery for orders over $50. Orders can be made online.
▪ Arlis’s Restaurant: Offering takeout, call 360-647-1788 to place an order. Also available for delivery through Viking Food. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
▪ Black Forest Steakhouse: The Blaine restaurant will shift to takeout, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sunday.
▪ California Tacos Bellingham: The restaurant near Whatcom Community College will have takeout as well as delivery through Viking Food.
▪ Snowy River Cocktail Co.: The new cocktail bar next to Mt. Baker Theatre is offering takeout orders, including cocktails to go. Orders can be made online.
▪ La Fiamma and Fiamma Burger: Available for takeout. It will also offer limited seating on its outdoor, heated deck.
▪ Joe’s Fine Coffee: The Maple Falls coffee shop is offering drive-through orders every day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
▪ Temple Bar: Will reopen the week of Nov. 23 with newly modified covered heated patio space for limited seating.
▪ Brandywine Kitchen: The downtown Bellingham restaurant will have takeout and delivery. Order online or call 360-734-1071. Open every day noon to 8 p.m.
▪ Aslan Brewing: The brewpub will switch to takeout service only, available everyday from noon to 8 p.m.
▪ D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano: The downtown Bellingham restaurant will offer takeout 4-8 p.m. every day during the current restrictions.
▪ Lombardi’s: The Italian restaurant on Bellwether Way will offer takeout, family meal options and delivery.
▪ Big Stick BBQ: The restaurant, which recently opened on 709 W. Orchard Drive near Cornwall Park, is offering walk-up ordering as well as delivery through Viking Food.
▪ Bob’s Burgers & Brew: All four Whatcom restaurants are shifting to takeout.
▪ The Local Public House: The Railroad Avenue bar and eatery will shift to a takeout menu that includes food and beer growlers. Starting Wednesday Nov. 18 it will offer its own delivery service. Call your order in to 360-306-3731.
▪ Firehouse Cafe: The Fairhaven Cafe will have a walk-up window and some outdoor seating available.
▪ Birch Door Cafe: Open 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, open 30 minutes earlier on the weekend. To-go orders can be placed by calling 360-306-8598 or delivery through Viking Food and Door Dash. The Meridian Street cafe also will have merchandise and gifts available in the large foyer, including locally roasted coffee bags, sweatshirts and toys. Updates will be done on Facebook and Instagram.
▪ The Black Cat: The Fairhaven restaurant is offering to-go service. Hours are 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays.
▪ Skylarks: The Fairhaven restaurant will offer outdoor dining, take-out and delivery via Viking Food. Outdoor heaters have been installed in outdoor seating area.
▪ Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse: Curbside and delivery available 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
▪ Mambo Italiano Cafe: Orders can be done online noon-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, an hour later on Friday and Saturday for pick-up. Delivery can be done 4 p.m. to close Tuesday through Saturday.
▪ Juxt Taphouse: The downtown Bellingham bar and eatery will be rolling out a take-out program soon. Check its Facebook page for updates.
▪ Simmering Tava: The downtown Bellingham restaurant is doing curbside pickup and free delivery for orders over $35.
▪ Old Town Cafe: The downtown breakfast spot is taking orders on its website. Current list hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
▪ Mykonos Restaurant and Lounge: The Greek restaurant near the airport is making plans to transition into takeout only, according to a Facebook post.
▪ Tony’s Coffeehouse: Will be making the switch to takeout and online ordering. Updates on how it will be done will be posted on its Facebook page.
▪ Jake’s: The Lynden restaurant has online ordering and delivery; hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
▪ Pure Bliss: The downtown Bellingham dessert spot will switch over to a grab-and-go format, according to a Facebook post. Thanksgiving preorders are proceeding as planned.
▪ Zane Burger: The Fairhaven burger joint is accepting orders online for takeout. Customers can also call in an order at 360-734-5226.
▪ Caffe Adagio: The downtown Bellingham cafe is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, offering to-go orders and outdoor seating.
▪ Thai House Restaurant: Offering take-out as well as delivery through Viking Food. The restaurant is on Telegraph Road, near Mi Mexico.
Making other changes
▪ Quicksilver Photo Lab: The downtown photo lab will be offering special curbside service on noon-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Limited indoor capacity service is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
▪ Pure Fitness Martial Arts: The exercise studio will offer virtual workout sessions. Check out its Facebook page for details.
▪ Sirena Gelato: Is cutting back on the days it is open for its to-go service. Hours are noon to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
▪ Magdalena’s Bistro & Creperie: Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the weekend, an hour later on Friday for takeout. The Fairhaven bistro is adding dinner takeout meals on Fridays, with preorders due by 4 p.m. Thursday. Check out Magdalena’s Facebook page for details.
▪ Kebab Casual: The food truck at 2604 Meridian St. is now offering a Mediterranean breakfast menu. Orders can be done online and picked up 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
▪ Nooksack Northwood Casino: Will remain open, with facemasks required and temperature checks, according to a Facebook post. With the casino being on tribal land, decisions about operations during the pandemic are left up to the Nooksack community.
The Chefs Restaurant inside the casino will remain open for socially distant sit-down dining and takeout orders.
▪ Silver Reef Casino: Has no plans to change its current operations but is working with health officials on any potential changes, according to a Tuesday, Nov. 17 Facebook post. With the casino on tribal land, decisions about operations during the pandemic are left up to the Lummi Nation community.
This story was originally published November 16, 2020 at 4:11 PM.
