Nicki's Bella Marina

Nicki's Bella Marina Est. Blaine in 1992. Moved to Bellingham. Our Motto: Don't cut corners and sacrifice quality
We make real food.

Period
Grass-fed beef, hand-cut fish, slow-cooked ribs, fries cooked in beef tallow, drinks, dessert
Yes, we’re that dedicated.

YEEEEAAAAAA—SATURDAY POSTING ON SATURDAY! HAPPY DANCE! ❤️😂Come see us—we all need to enjoy SATURDAY!Cold drinks. Ribs. O...
08/29/2026

YEEEEAAAAAA—SATURDAY POSTING ON SATURDAY! HAPPY DANCE! ❤️😂

Come see us—we all need to enjoy SATURDAY!

Cold drinks. Ribs. Onion rings. Tw***ie Supreme. Harbor views. No cooking at home.

Don’t feed Frank.

Look at us—the food is ready, the drinks are cold, dessert is ridiculous, and THE POST IS ACTUALLY ON TIME.

Honestly, we’re unstoppable. 😂

And a big thank you to one of our wonderful customers for the photo—because apparently they remembered to take one before eating it. 😂

***ieSupreme

I missed Tuesday. 😂I had every intention of posting.I even thought, “I need to do the Tuesday post.”And apparently my br...
08/26/2026

I missed Tuesday. 😂

I had every intention of posting.

I even thought, “I need to do the Tuesday post.”

And apparently my brain heard, “Excellent. We’ve acknowledged it. Our work here is done.”

Then the restaurant took over.

The phone rang. Somebody needed something. Somebody else couldn’t find something that was directly in front of them. I walked into the kitchen, forgot why, saw a cheeseburger, remembered I was hungry, spotted the salmon, reconsidered the cheeseburger, walked back out—and forgot the Tuesday post all over again.

By the time I remembered, Tuesday was already halfway down the dock, avoiding eye contact and pretending it didn’t know me.

And apparently I skipped taking photos too—so today’s beautiful salmon picture comes courtesy of one of our customers, who is clearly doing a better job promoting the restaurant than I am. 😂👏

So yes, this is Tuesday’s post.

On Wednesday.

With a customer’s photo.

Because at Nicki’s Bella Marina, we don’t believe posts should be restricted by ridiculous little technicalities like calendars, clocks, remembering to take pictures—or being even slightly organized.

Nobody has ever looked at gorgeous salmon, a gooey cheeseburger, crispy fish and chips, or a cold drink and said:

“Absolutely not. That would have been delicious yesterday, but it’s Wednesday now.”

Come eat. I’ll try again next Tuesday.

No promises. ⚓️🐟🍔🍹

Beautiful Bellingham
08/19/2026

Beautiful Bellingham

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Apparently the DAYS OF THE WEEK have had enough of us. 😂SUNDAY: “Everybody relax. We’re closed. Take the day off.”MONDAY...
08/19/2026

Apparently the DAYS OF THE WEEK have had enough of us. 😂

SUNDAY: “Everybody relax. We’re closed. Take the day off.”

MONDAY: “Me too. Restaurant’s closed. Nobody panic.”

TUESDAY: “FINALLY!!! We’re OPEN!
YESSSSSSS TUESDAY!!! 🎉
Where’s my post?”

US: “We’re doing it…”

🍔 GOOEY CHEESEBURGER: “No you’re not.”

TUESDAY: “Oh, here we go.”

🍔 “Hot burger. Gooey melted cheese. Crispy fries. Just putting that out there.”

US: “Okay… that does sound good.”

TUESDAY: “POST FIRST. EAT SECOND.”

🐟 FISH & CHIPS: “Orrrrrr… crispy fish, hot fries and tartar sauce.”

TUESDAY: “NOBODY ASKED YOU.”

🥤 ICE-COLD DRINK: “Did somebody say cold?”

TUESDAY: “STOP.”

🍔 “Gooey cheeseburger…”

🐟 “Fish & chips…”

🥤 “Ice-cold drink…”

US: “We’ll post in a minute.”

TUESDAY: “YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT.”

………………

WEDNESDAY: “Hi.”

😳

TUESDAY: “WHAT DO YOU MEAN, ‘HI’?!”

WEDNESDAY: “It’s my turn.”

TUESDAY: “THEY MISSED MY POST?!”

THURSDAY: “Can we move this along? I have cold drinks to deal with.” 🍹

FRIDAY: “And I have an entire weekend trying to get started.”

SATURDAY: “EXCUSE ME. They’re supposed to post about ME too, and lately I’ve been wondering if I still work here.” 😤

SUNDAY: “Anddddd we’re closed again.”

MONDAY: “Same.”

TUESDAY: “AND THEN I’M COMING BACK. BE READY.”

😂😂😂

So yes… Tuesday came.

Tuesday went.

We forgot the post.

Apparently a gooey cheeseburger, crispy fish & chips and something ice cold to drink can make you completely lose track of what day it is. 😂

But we checked.

Tuesday is alright.

Still annoyed.
Still yelling.
And absolutely coming back next week. 😂

Until then, we’re OPEN — come get the burger, grab the fish, order something cold and enjoy the view.

And before Tuesday starts again…

YESSSSSSS TUESDAY!!! 🎉

…on Wednesday. 😂

08/12/2026

NOW HIRING — 3 PART-TIME COOKS and PREP PERSON

Nicki’s Bella Marina is looking for three experienced part-time cooks to join our kitchen crew.

we also need another prep person.

We’re a busy, established waterfront restaurant in Bellingham with a strong crew, and we’re looking for experienced people who can step into a professional kitchen and become part of the team.

Minimum 3 years professional kitchen experience required.

We’re looking for cooks who:

• Have strong line-cook experience
• Can confidently work a station
• Stay organized and efficient during busy service
• Are dependable and punctual
• Work well as part of a team
• Are available evenings and weekends

These are not entry-level positions. We’re looking for people who already understand the pace and demands of a busy restaurant kitchen.

We’ve been serving Bellingham for decades, and we’re proud of the food we serve and the crew behind it.

⚓ Nicki’s Bella Marina
Bellingham Waterfront
Open Tuesday–Saturday

Interested? Drop off a résumé in person after 3 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, or email your résumé to [email protected].

Know an experienced cook looking for part-time hours? Please share this post or send them our way.

We know that look... 😂You walk in 100% sure you already know what you're ordering.Then we hand you the menu...😏 "Cheeseb...
08/08/2026

We know that look... 😂
You walk in 100% sure you already know what you're ordering.
Then we hand you the menu...
😏 "Cheeseburger and fries."
🤨 "Hang on... Salmon Caesar."
😏 "Nope. Burger."
😳 "Yeah... but remember how good the salmon was last time?"
😐 "Don't do this."
🙄 "You literally said you were eating healthier."
😏 "I'll start tomorrow."
😬 "Those fries, though..."
😏 "Exactly."
👀 "The Salmon Caesar does sound pretty good..."
😐 "Stay focused."
(Flips menu over.)
😳 "...Wait... there's another side."
😶 "We're in trouble."
Server: "Need another minute?"
😅 "Probably."
😐 "Okay... burger and fries."
😏 "Salmon Caesar."
😑 "Just decide."
😎 "...We'll just get both."
😂 Every. Single. Time.
We see the look. The facial expressions. The internal debate. The person across the table who's been ready to order for five minutes while you're still negotiating with yourself.
Take your time. The view's nice, the food's worth thinking about, and honestly... there are worse problems to have.
Open Tuesday–Saturday • 12 PM–9 PM ⚓

Nicki's Weekly Staff MeetingManager: "Okay everyone, let's welcome Tuesday."Tuesday: "Thanks! I'm excited to be—"Saturda...
08/04/2026

Nicki's Weekly Staff Meeting
Manager: "Okay everyone, let's welcome Tuesday."
Tuesday: "Thanks! I'm excited to be—"
Saturday: "Sit down."
Tuesday: "...I haven't even said anything."
Fish & Chips: "Can we just start serving?"
Burger: "I've got people thinking about me already."
Bottomless Fries: "I assume I'll be carrying the team again."
Dessert: "You always do."
Frank the Seagull: "I'd like to be in charge of quality control."
Everyone: "...Absolutely not, Frank."
Frank: "I already sampled a fry in the parking lot."
Everyone: "WE KNOW."
Manager: "Okay... meeting adjourned. Open the doors."
It's Tuesday. The food's ready. Frank is already on his final warning, and we're one day closer to Saturday.
Come hungry. 😄😄

Tuesday came and went. Then it rained. 😂So much for our big “too hot to cook” post.The Pacific Northwest used its entire...
07/24/2026

Tuesday came and went. Then it rained. 😂
So much for our big “too hot to cook” post.
The Pacific Northwest used its entire annual supply of summer, watched everyone stand in front of open refrigerators pretending to look for food, and then casually turned the rain back on before we could even post about it.
Yesterday: air conditioning, cold drinks, and people treating Costco’s refrigerated section like a luxury resort.
Tonight: looking for the jacket we confidently put away until October.
Washington weather may have no idea what it’s doing, but we do.
Come in, sit down, enjoy the harbor view, and let us do the cooking while the weather changes its mind outside.
Hot? We’ve got air conditioning.
Raining? We’ve got a roof.
Too tired to cook? That excuse works in every season.
Just great food, waterfront views, something cold from the bar, and a much better attitude by dessert. ⚓️❄️🌧️😂

Weekend conversations at Nicki’s…Customer: “I’m just going to have something small.”The Burger: “That’s how it starts.”T...
07/18/2026

Weekend conversations at Nicki’s…
Customer: “I’m just going to have something small.”
The Burger: “That’s how it starts.”
The Fries: “We’re bottomless. Good luck.”
Customer: “I definitely won’t have room for dessert.”
The Chocolate Overload Torte: “That’s cute.”
The Deep-Fried Tw***ie: “Move. I’ll handle this.”
The Torte: “You’re deep-fried.”
The Tw***ie: “And you’re called Overload. Let’s not judge.”
A few minutes later…
The Empty Plates: “Another successful meeting.”
Come on in this weekend for fish & chips, burgers, ribs, bottomless fries, waterfront views—and the dessert showdown your willpower was never invited to. 😋 ❤️

Sunny weekend loading at Nicki’s Bella Marina… ☀️⚓️Overheard while everyone was getting ready:The Fryer: “I would like e...
07/10/2026

Sunny weekend loading at Nicki’s Bella Marina… ☀️⚓️
Overheard while everyone was getting ready:
The Fryer: “I would like everyone to know I am emotionally unavailable.”
The Fish: “That feels personal.”
The Burgers: “Can we please get through one weekend without drama?”
The Fries: “No.”
The Ribs: “We’re just here to be loved.”
The Clams: “Do not start with us.”
The Ketchup Bottle: “I am literally on the table. Please stop looking for me.”
The Napkins: “We are about to be tested.”
The Servers: “We already are.”
The Kitchen: “WHO TOOK MY TONGS?”
Frank the Seagull: “I can help.”
Everyone: “ABSOLUTELY NOT, FRANK.”
Weekend is coming to Nicki’s.

Fish & chips, burgers, ribs, fries, clams when Frank hasn’t started rumors, and the kind of restaurant chaos that somehow tastes amazing.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

Do not negotiate with the bird. ⚓️🐟🍔

Address

2615 South Harbor Loop Drive
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+13603322505

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