Carnal

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Carnal does offer gift cards which you can purchase here .

4.6 (1003)

$31 to $50

American

1234 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225-5016

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2 people

May 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Carnal focuses on the bold flavors of wood fire and caramelization balanced with acidic, raw, and seasonal elements. We are a passionate group of cooks who do not cut corners and hope that is evident when you try our food. Our signature dish is a bone-in beef rib that is sous-vide before grilling over an open wood fire and finished with rendered bone-marrow. We source many of our ingredients from local farms and fisheries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Grill, Meat
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(360) 306-3587
Website
https://www.eatcarnal.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Zamory
Catering
Catering information upon request
Private party facilities
Private events at Carnal can include corporate or social functions as well as private parties and holiday gatherings. We have an outside garden patio that can be reserved.

Location
1234 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225-5016
Neighborhood
Bellingham
Cross street
N State Street
Parking details
Park out front or in one of the parking lots across the street from us
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Spring Tasting Menu w/ Buffalo Trace Single Barrel
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 8, 2025 only
Join us for a 4-course tasting menu highlighting the best of spring here in the Pacific Northwest. For the first time ever, we will be pairing each course with a cocktail, featuring Buffalo Trace Single Barrel bourbon. Last summer we were given the opportunity to choose a single barrel of Buffalo Trace bourbon, and it has finally arrived. The bar team will be creating 4 different cocktails featuring this bourbon to pair with 4 courses of springtime flavors by the kitchen team. The food and beverage will be exclusive to this dinner, so be sure not to miss out! Bottles of Carnal Single Barrel BT will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Take home a limited edition bottle from barrel #038 to enjoy at home with your friends and family. There will be no substitutions or modifications to the menu. Automatic gratuity of 20% will be applied to all parties. This dinner is a pre-paid experience, payment details to be entered during reservation confirmation.

What 1,003 people are saying

Carnal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Washington
Best Overall
Northwest Washington
Best Food
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Best Ambiance
Northwest Washington
Neighborhood gem
Northwest Washington
Great for fine wines
Northwest Washington
Great for outdoor dining
Northwest Washington
Romantic
Northwest Washington
Good for special occasions
Northwest Washington
Lively
Northwest Washington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carnal offers a "truly exceptional dining experience" with creatively crafted dishes and impeccable service. The ambiance is enhanced by a wood-fired kitchen and bar with a remarkable amaro collection. Highlights include "outstanding" beef fat fries, "perfectly executed" entrées, and expertly crafted cocktails. A must-visit for foodies seeking "amazing flavors."

1,003 Reviews

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Rachel
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the best dining experience! My husband & I have come here twice and loved every minute of it both times. I love that they have such a great selection of N/A beverages as well as cocktails & wine. Their food flavors are outstanding and super creative! Nothing was on the menu that we didn’t want to order. We had the steak and then pesto pasta both dishes were incredible. Steak cooked to perfection and then pesto sauces on both dishes were top notch. We don’t live in Bellingham but every time we visit I always want to come here.
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Yen VIP
Vancouver12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get the grilled asparagus and gem lettuce salad. Branzino was also good.
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John VIP
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding. Marlena was our server and we’ve never had a better customer service experience at a restaurant. I highly recommend Carnal!
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Derek
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic food and service! I highly recommend Carnal. Food is on the moderately pricey side, but if you are a foodie, well worth it.
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Samuel
Seattle1 review
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a reservation for 7 people. Sat down and got drinks ordered. The drinks took over 40 min and we got up and left. People that sat after us recieved drinks before us. We got up and left. Never go back again.
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Roger
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carnal provided a truly exceptional dining experience recently. Every aspect was exquisite, from the unforgettable smoked beef fat fries to the perfectly executed entrées – the grilled skirt steak and brick chicken were both outstanding, making it impossible to choose a favorite. Even their thoughtfully crafted mocktails were a highlight.
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Stefanie
Seattle3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were greeted promptly and warmly, and taken to our reserved table. Drinks came out quick as well as starters. We ordered 5 total dishes to split between two people and it was a perfect amount of food. It's obvious there is a level of care and attention to detail. Already looking forward to the next date night we can have there!
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cindy
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each of our menu selections were so good. We will definitely be back to try others. Great food, great service. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bar seats under the skylight provide natural lighting and a view into the wood-fired kitchen, making it the optimal choice for the gastro-curious. The bar has a remarkable collection of amaro, with something for everyone. Get the amaro flight and debate their uses with the bartender who curated the collection. You won’t be sorry.
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Kelly
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Branzino was great. Happy the salad is still available. Excellent cocktails. Didn't love the pasta (texture was very thick/chewy, and a little too much oil for me), but everything else was very good. Thanks for dinner :)
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FAQs

Carnal does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Carnal also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (360) 306-3587.

Carnal is rated 4.6 stars by 1003 OpenTable diners.

Carnal does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.