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Estelle, Bellingham, WA

Estelle

4.6
4.6
221 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
*At Estelle, we accept online reservations, and we encourage you to walk in*

Located in the Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, Estelle serves creative comfort food and craft cocktails brought to you by the chefs of Carnal. Our dining room is beautifully designed yet cozy and offers the best natural light in town. We also have outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery and in close proximity to the bay.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (360) 656-5045
  • Website
    https://www.bistroestelle.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Zamory
  • Location
    1147 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
  • Area
    Bellingham
  • Cross Street
    11th st. / Mill ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Ambience

  • Northwest Washington

    Best Value

  • Northwest Washington

    Innovative

  • Northwest Washington

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Washington

    Romantic

  • Northwest Washington

    Good for special occasions

  • Northwest Washington

    Lively

  • Northwest Washington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estelle in Bellingham delights with its "amazing food," creative cocktails, and inviting ambiance. Standout dishes include the "unimaginably wonderful" carrots, duck confit, and steak frites. Despite occasional service hiccups, the friendly and attentive staff, complemented by a beautifully decorated space, ensures a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for food enthusiasts.

221 Reviews

  1. Mike

    VIP

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Estelle and was a great experience. Festive and tasteful decor, great food and our server was fantastic. We'll be back!

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  2. Rickland

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked the gem salad, rye bread, carrots, and duck confit. The mushroom dish was flavorful but heavier on lentils than mushrooms. The tuna in the crudo was a bit fishy. Overall a nice meal in B-ham. Cocktails nice though wine selection limited.

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  3. Agnieszka

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estelle always delivers—whether we order older staples or new dishes.

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  4. Warren

    VIP

    Seattle

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal at Estelle. The chicory salad and the mussels were outstanding. The service from Tatiana and Grey was exceptional and very friendly.

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  5. Precious

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & ambience as usual. However, the Duck Confit has deteriorated significantly. Until a few weeks ago, one used to receive two duck legs and now one only receives a single leg for the same price. The duck was also very dry (almost cured like jerky) compared to the previous moist melt in the mouth preparation. While the value and preparation of the duck were very disappointing for all who ordered this as their main, the drinks, carrots, salad, & mussels were all amazing. Nadine was sweet and helpful as usual.

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  6. shawna

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to take a special date— good food and wine and the service is paced perfectly.

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good cocktail, occasionally engaged service, pretty space.

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  8. James

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Both the mussels and its broth were great. The bread was tasty. The salad was the best we’ve had in awhile. The carrot dish was something no one had before and everyone loved it. The drinks were also delicious. Plus the staff were super friendly!

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  9. Keri

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estelle never disappoints! The food is incredible and the cocktails are creative and delicious. We are so lucky to have this place in the northwest!

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  10. Lisa

    VIP

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience at Estelle’s! I met two good friends for lunch, and we enjoyed delicious food, cocktails and great service. The duck confit was absolutely delicious. It is a dish you think about afterward for days. I highly recommend Estelle’s!

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Estelle is rated 4.6 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Estelle

1147 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th st. / Mill ave.
  • Area
    Bellingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Zamory
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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