Northwater - Bellingham

We were visiting and used OpenTable to find a place for lunch. This restaurant was in a Hoilday Inn Express, and the place is equal to an IHOP or Dennys. We would have been fine but the server went home midway through our experience and didn't say anything. The food was not entered and it was a mess. I think the guy that tried to take over the mess wa the bartender and he was super embarrassed by what was happening. The food was heat and serve, there was almost no staff and we certainly should have gone to another restaurant.

Stayed at the hotel and saw high marks on open table a decided to try.

First time at the restaurant, overall very good dining experience. We will definitely be back, and would recommend. Went on Valentines evening, and the lobster and Prawn dinner special was very good. Impressed with quality of the food, kudos to the chef on duty. Also, the seafood chowder was really good!

Imaginative food, with only one dish a bit subpar, excellent service, and tremendous Happy Hour value! We will be back.

Service can, and almost always will, make or break an establishment for me.