Carnal

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4.7

960 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Grill, Meat
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 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

Thanksgiving 2024 at Carnal
$75.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us for the second year of the Thanksgiving feast at Carnal. We will be offering beautifully cooked turkey and all of our favorite traditional sides. There will also be homemade dinner rolls and pies, as well as our seasonal craft cocktail and natural wine selections. Dinner will be served family style from 12pm-7pm, with bookings available every 30 minutes, for $75 per person and $35 for children under 12. Book now to secure your seat and let Carnal do the holiday cooking for you this year. Beverages, tax and gratuity are additional and not included in the $75 per person cost. There will be no substitutions nor modifications allowed.

What 960 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Washington
Best Overall
Northwest Washington
Best Food
Northwest Washington
Good for groups
Northwest Washington
Healthy
Northwest Washington
Hot spot
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 an exciting dining experience in Bellingham with a creative menu and "excellent service." Guests rave about its "artful food" and "awesome vibe," ideal for celebrations or date nights. While some find it "a bit overpriced," the standout dishes, including short ribs and diver scallops, are "absolutely delicious."

960 Reviews

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Ivette
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Good was tapas / family style...exceptional flavor and variety
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James
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coming from metro Phoenix which has great food, we have been pleasantly surprised by the many wonderful restaurants in Bellingham. But Carnal is a cut above. Big city vibe, and creative menu. A tad on the pricey side, but well worth it.
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Lisa
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is now the best restaurant in Bellingham! Unique dishes, incredible flavors, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be back.
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Jeremy
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were amazing. Love Carnal. Thanks for a lovely evening.
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Kelly
Seattle
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The gem salad was really good. I loved the dressing. My husband loved his entree.
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Taylor
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience with our server who was not only well-informed on the menu, but had great recommendations as well. Delicious options for food, phenomenal service, and a great atmosphere to dine in. Would definitely come back again!
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Laura
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food delicious highly recommend.
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kim
Anchorage
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We goofed up our reservation, and the hostess made it work for us, as did our waiter!👍
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Sean
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carnal has been the go-to for me and my wife for years. The dishes are consistently creative Always some delightful combination of flavors we had never encountered before. Small touches, like the fried/baked? quinoa that adds a subtle crunchy texture to an already lovely gem lettuce salad. Or how the heat from just a bit of chorizo complements the sweetness in a tomato relish. We brought our daughter here years ago when pasta w/butter & cheese was her dine-out mainstay. Carnal's mastery with flavor combinations did not appeal to her then. In the years since, my wife & I would come here on those nights when our daughter had other plans. She's 17 now and Carnal is now among her new favorites. Her tastes are starting to catch up.
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Tanya
Charleston
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was pretty good. Liked half the things we got. Would pass on the Mushroom and Broccolini, personally. For the price, the veggies should've been cooked perfectly. Broccolini was overcooked, and perhaps there's a better way to treat maiitakes than roasting them and covering them in coconut. Brussels, tuna, & gem salad good. Wouldn't go again.
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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 4.7 stars by 960 OpenTable diners.