Carnal Bellingham - Menu

1234 N State St, Bellingham I-98225-5016, United States

🛍 Full, Cafés, Spanish, American

4.4 💬 1180 Reviews

Phone: +13603063587

Address: 1234 N State St, Bellingham I-98225-5016, United States

City: Bellingham

Menu Dishes: 32

Reviews: 1180

Website: https://www.eatcarnal.com/

"First off. Carnal 's food is INSANE! there is no debate about that. Our first and second experiences at Carnal were totally consistent, incredible food, beautiful presentation, and great pro level service... so good. Great cocktail program too.So naturally we wanted to bring our friends to experience this beautiful wood fired food. Our experience unfortunately was really poor. Initially making the rezo we were informed that any changes to our group size we would be charged $20 per person, if we were late our reservation would be cancelled and we would be charged $20 per person. I get it but definitely not the warmest way to lead up to our outing: we were almost late, lol and kinda stressed like they won 't cancel on us if we are like 5-10 mins late will they? We were on time: Our server was not very warm or welcoming. We were expecting/hoping for some enthusiasm for the food, how we should order for a family style meal with a party of 8, sell the food a bit..... give us some direction...we are ready to share plates and order what you tell us basically!Carnal has a very small menu so we were wondering, what should we get two of or three of? ...kinda just wondering how do your suggest we do this? Our server was busy and didn 't really answer our questions but informed us that we would have to place our entire order for the night all at once or it could be up to an hour and a half wait if we order more later.so we just sent it and ordered pretty much the whole menu to share bites with each other. No complaints, the food was all incredible.Our third round of 4 beers and 1 cocktail didn 't come and after 25 minutes we asked the server what was up. He got really flustered and said he had forgot. He said do you still want them? I don 't have to bring them out because we were basically done dinner at that time. We said yes and then proceeded to wait literally another 10-15 minutes for the drinks to come. We could have lingered longer and ordered more food but decided to finish our drinks, pay the $600+ auto gratuity (including the 45 minute beers and go get some slices of pizza at Goat Mountain.Overall its an example of the kitchen executing beautifully, knocking it out of the park! and wait staff just dropping the ball on many levels. The service is an integral part of selling this food, and when service is poor/not friendly/not knowledgeable it does not justify the cost....I would not be bringing a group back to this restaurant....I would have hard time staying away do to our previous experiences and the incredible food, but after all the talking it up that we did, none of our friends have any interest in going back.Vegetarian options: some beauty options for wood fired veg! complex! full of umami!"

Full menu - 32 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Wine By The Bottle - Red

Wine By The Bottle - White

Wine By The Glass​​ - Red

Chicken

Entrées

Wine By The Bottle - Sparkling

Wine By The Glass - Rosé

Wine By The Glass​​ - White

Chicken Wings

Vegetarian

Fish And Poultry

Insalate

Dessert

Bites & Starters

Desserts

Large

Snacks + Shareable

Aromatised Wine

Wine By The Glass - Sparkling

Heidi Heidi

We love Carnal. Limited menu but everything is exceptional. High quality small plates meant to share.

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Katiew
Katiew

Flawlessly executed, generously portioned dishes. Our party of 4 shared every plate, loved them all, and discovered something distinct and exciting in each one. A meal at Carnal is an experience worth savoring.


EllyP
EllyP

For a first time doing Thanksgiving dinner Carnal nailed it! Everything was delicious! I subbed the black cod instead of turkey and it melted in your mouth. Different touches/ingredients to the traditional dishes were creative and again, delicious!


RobertK
RobertK

Very few restaurants are able to bring the goods on every dish. Carnal not only exceeds expectations but seems to keep getting better every visit. This was roughly the tenth visit and still we were completely blown away by the meal. Has to be Bellingham 's best eatery. View menu


Dillon
Dillon

Carnal never disappoints! Subtle changes in the dishes keep us coming back for more, even when the basis of the dish (like the Black Cod) stays the same. Cheerful fun service. Nice sound damping for the ambience. We got lucky and were seated right by the fireplace—cozy!


erinr
erinr

The restaurant offers delicious food, creative cocktails, and a welcoming staff in an enjoyable atmosphere. With an open kitchen and semi-private seating, the limited menu still has options for everyone. The dishes feature unique flavor combinations that I had not experienced before. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends.


Candyd
Candyd

We had a lovely New Year's Eve dinner. We began with a salad, crudo, and cauliflower. I particularly enjoyed the cauliflower and crudo. For our main courses, we had carrots, hangar steak, and short ribs. My husband enjoyed both of the meat dishes. The service was great and sitting by the fireplace was perfect. Overall, it was definitely worth a visit. View menu


Lanelle
Lanelle

I celebrated my 40th bday here, it was a very pleasant time! The food was divine, we ordered the chicken wings (10/10) cauliflower (10/10), sourdough bread (8/10), carrots (only 3, could’ve been at least 6 but it was very creamy texture 10/10), short ribs (10/10) and cod (10/10). Also 2 cocktails and both desserts on the menu, the panna cota and chocolate thing (8/10). The panna cota (8/10) with coconut and blood orange was very well made except I didn’t quite enjoy the mix of flavors, I think a different mix would’ve been less tangy and acid. All in all, great place, service and food! Thanks!


Ravi
Ravi

Carnal, I love you... a modern love letter about a restaurant since being single and sexy is now a way of life. I visited this welcoming place over the weekend and was greeted by my favorite thing...curtains. I love curtains. when i enter a restaurant with curtains it shows me they care about their customers and the ambience. I made a special request for a great cockatil... no problemo...sparkling water...because we arent peasants... no problem. The food was amazing... the bread was the best I'd had in probably a decade, mostly because my memory only lasts 10 years. Dont miss the chicken wings... I had the pork ribcap and the carrots and slow cooked beef rib...so good, so meaty and SO FILLIN...


Ashley
Ashley

First off. Carnal 's food is INSANE! there is no debate about that. Our first and second experiences at Carnal were totally consistent, incredible food, beautiful presentation, and great pro level service... so good. Great cocktail program too.So naturally we wanted to bring our friends to experience this beautiful wood fired food. Our experience unfortunately was really poor. Initially making the rezo we were informed that any changes to our group size we would be charged $20 per person, if we were late our reservation would be cancelled and we would be charged $20 per person. I get it but definitely not the warmest way to lead up to our outing: we were almost late, lol and kinda stressed l... View menu

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Bellingham offers a blend of farm-to-table dining, craft breweries, and fresh seafood, with popular dishes including Pacific Northwest salmon and locally sourced produce.

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  • Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate.
  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere. View menu
  • Spanish A vibrant selection of traditional Spanish dishes featuring authentic paella, flavorful tapas, and delicious seafood. Experience the rich flavors and culinary artistry of Spain right at your table.
  • American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.

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