Bantam

    Claimed
    $$ Chicken Shop, Cocktail Bars, Southern
    Closed5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    Updated 3 months ago

    Menu

    Popular dishes

    What's the vibe?

    See all 16

    Inside

    16 photos

    See all 5

    Outside

    5 photos

    See all 165

    All photos

    165 photos

    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

    People also searched for

    Location & Hours

    Mon

    • Closed

    Tue

    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Fri

    • 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    Closed now

    Sat

    • 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    Sun

    • Closed

    You Might Also Consider

    Sponsored
    KFC
    1.7 miles away from Bantam
    Jessica C. said"I go here a lot and they have the best chicken ever. It's not just the chicken that is the best but the biscuits are the best, too. My favorite."read more

    in Chicken Shop

    Chuckanut Bay Distillery
    4.6 (76 reviews)
    0.07 miles away from Bantam
    Christine B. said"We came for drinks before going to dinner. They have a lot of great drink options. And their food menu was also pretty extensive. I chose the flight that included 4 different liquors they make at the distillery. They were all great…"read more

    in Cocktail Bars, New American

    Amenities and More

    Ask the Community

    Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about Bantam.

    Recommended Reviews

    Photo of Username
    Username
    Location
    0
    0
    Choose a star rating on a scale of 1 to 5
    • 1 star rating
      Not good
    • 2 star rating
      Could’ve been better
    • 3 star rating
      OK
    • 4 star rating
      Good
    • 5 star rating
      Great
    Start your review of Bantam

    Overall rating

    184 reviews

    5 stars

    4 stars

    3 stars

    2 stars

    1 star

    • Photo of jessica p.
      jessica p.
      Riverside, CA
      114
      133
      24
      Jun 1, 2024
      Updated review

      This review is WAY overdue. The first time we came here was in 2019 on our way home from Whistler - we had an amazing experience here and at the ice cream place next door (same owners). Since then, one of my kiddos has come to school at WWU and we come here every time we are in town. The same person is always at the front desk - I wish I had their name because they are always amazing! My son plays in the WWU Jazz band and we are frequently needing to eat dinner early. The staff here opens the door early to us, accommodates our need to move quickly without ever jeopardizing quality or service. The food is always perfect, delicious, and consistent. The drinks are creative and interesting - not only in taste. It the spark memories. As a side note, no one ever side-eyes me as an adult when I want a coloring sheet. Overall favorite place in Bellingham and I 100% tell you to go get some!

      Helpful 0
      Thanks 0
      Love this 0
      Oh no 0
      Aug 23, 2019Previous review
    • Photo of Camille W.
      Camille W.
      Los Angeles, CA
      1
      14
      32
      Aug 23, 2024

      I came here with a friend on a Thursday a little after 5:30pm. It wasn't very crowded so we were seated immediately and we got to choose between sitting downstairs or sitting upstairs - we chose upstairs, loved it!

      I ordered the Chicken and Waffles with the seasonal, Save A Horse, cocktail. I'm not much of a drinker so the cocktail was a bit strong for me but still very delicious and refreshing! The breading on the chicken was perfectly crispy and I loved the flavor of the butter with the chicken.

      I wasn't totally in love with the waffles as much as I loved the chicken but the chicken was SO good, I ended up just eating only the chicken in the end.

      Our waitress was SOOO nice! She took amazing care of us (I don't recall her name but she had a septum piercing and tattoos on her forearm so if you see this, THANK YOU!)

      The music they played was great, not too loud, could still comfortably converse. The decor was also stunninggggg, I felt at home!

      We spent a little over $110 (including tip) for 2 entrees, 2 cocktails, 1 appetizer, and 1 side. This felt like a good bang for our buck for sure!

      Helpful 0
      Thanks 0
      Love this 0
      Oh no 0
    • Photo of Michelle T.
      0
      6
      6
      Jul 28, 2024

      If you want to experience a warm and friendly atmosphere with delicious food and cocktails then you must visit Bantam. The bar is one of the most beautifully lit and decorated places in Bellingham. A perfect spot to show off to your friends!

      Seasonal cocktails!
      Hot honey chicken
      Helpful 0
      Thanks 0
      Love this 0
      Oh no 0
    • Oct 11, 2023

      Yes it's expensive for roast chicken but a plate is enough for two and everything is delicious and served well.
      Definitely coming back!

      Helpful 1
      Thanks 0
      Love this 1
      Oh no 1
    • Jan 19, 2023

      After long last I was able to sit down with some beloved Bellinghamsters and try Bantam on a recent trip back "home." I was delighted! A word to first timers, the number you are given matches the table you are assigned. You can take yourself to it once the host gives you the thumbs up. I had no idea and stood there with my number for a few minutes till I overheard them explain that to another party.

      We started with the deviled eggs and the beet salad, out of the two, I loved the beets due to the blackberry infused honey in the dish - and whipped goat cheese is always a quick way to my heart. The eggs are a super fun experience too, so do what I did and order both.

      I also ordered the Fried Chicken Meal, because I really wanted to use it as a base to explore their menu. Holy Moly. If you're wondering how someone can make fried chicken be both satisfying and not greasy at all: This is the magical location. i was wow-ed with the entire dish, from the main to the slaw: I can see why this place is so highly rated and loved locally.

      My side choice was the grits, which I regret - those missed the mark for me and I was expecting something more along the lines of grits I've tried in the Carolinas. I thought they'd be lighter (just in flavor, I get that its grits y'all), but there was an deeper, more savory than expected element, almost smokey, to them. Some folks might like it, but since all the other flavors in my order were so robust, I was looking for a side to anchor it. Maybe the mac and cheese would have been a better choice and I look forward to trying it on my next visit.

      My dining partners had a line cook sammy and garlic herb chicken: I think the Garlic Herb Chicken and some of their rotisserie options (they were out this time around) will be on my next "to -order" list as well. Everyone was happy, cocktails in hand.

      A shout out for those who love a good vibe cause the interior design here is one-hundred. The upstairs is the place to be in my opinion, but I know locals love the heated patio too.

      Helpful 16
      Thanks 0
      Love this 17
      Oh no 1
    • Photo of Susy W.
      Susy W.
      Bellevue, WA
      249
      292
      120
      Jul 26, 2023

      This restaurant was a recommendation from a friend who's local to Bellingham and I took my visiting parents and family. At first, I thought the menu was really limited with just chicken and no other protein offerings, and pricing did not really match the ambiance of the restaurant. However, once we got our food - we were like yes that was really worth it.

      We got hush puppies for the table, fried chicken meal and chicken sandwich and I got the garlic herb chicken. I really loved my dish and everybody else who tried it enjoyed it a lot - the sauce was really fresh and the fried chicken was lightly fried and still crunchy and crispy. My least favorite was the slaw.

      Overall, we really enjoyed this meal and was pleasantly surprised.

      Helpful 2
      Thanks 0
      Love this 2
      Oh no 0
    • Dec 13, 2022

      From the moment we walked in we knew this place was going to be special. We were greeted with a warm welcome, some advice on the drink menu to include non-alcoholic options. We were celebrating a graduation but our graduate forgot her ID and the manager gave her a rain check free drink card to come back for one. The food was awesome, great fried and rotisserie chicken options. The root salad was refreshing. The mac and cheese was super delicious, cheesy goodness. We also had the poutine and a round of tasty drinks.
      This is a nice place for a small group gathering or date night.

      The Golden Chicken - in tumeric jerk spice, with a pineapple habanero sauce. Spicy but your palate adapts to the yum
      Root salad with a fresh citrusy dressing, blue cheese, beets, carrots and nuts
      Helpful 0
      Thanks 0
      Love this 0
      Oh no 0
    • Dec 11, 2022

      Food is good
      Prices are a Bit high
      Portions are large except for the beet salad
      Good lace for fun get togethers

      Half roti chicken
      Chicken plate
      Helpful 1
      Thanks 0
      Love this 0
      Oh no 0
    • May 29, 2023

      This has got to be the best fried chicken I've ever had. Portions are pretty big so I split a plate.
      Ordered the Line-Cook Chicken Sandwich and with a side of poutine and garlic Parmesan fries.
      They have upstairs seating at the bar which is pretty trendy. Highly recommend!

      Helpful 0
      Thanks 0
      Love this 2
      Oh no 0
    • May 4, 2023

      Maybe the best chicken you'll ever put in your face. The Golden is our favorite...oooh that HEAT! But we tried less spicy dishes, like the Garlic and Herb chicken, or the Line Cook Sandwich...all carefully prepared and full of flavor, and the sides are eye-rollingly good.

      The drinks are always fun and creative, and there are plenty of non-alcoholic selections as well. They have a swank lounge upstairs, by the way. It's hard to get to if you have mobility issues...which almost lost them a star...but they were so gracious and accommodating that we were just fine on the ground floor, too.

      Friendly staff, informative and loquacious management (it's great to see folks excited about their product) and a specials board that usually has something actually special on it, all make us come back for more.

      Highly recommended!

      Helpful 1
      Thanks 0
      Love this 1
      Oh no 1

    7 other reviews that are not currently recommended

    You Might Also Consider

    Sponsored
    Scotty Browns Barkley Village
    3.5 (254 reviews)
    1.9 miles away from Bantam
    Ruth P. said"Visited last night and I was really impressed. The ambiance was great, the food and drinks were delicious, but what really made the experience incredible was the service. Our server, Georgia, really went above and beyond to make…"read more

    in New American, Bars, Burgers

    Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies
    4.3 (65 reviews)
    2.1 miles away from Bantam
    Megan S. said"Travis and his crew are absolutely the best Such wholesome, fresh ingredients that give the perfect boost to your day, at anytime! highly recommend this place"read more

    in Breakfast & Brunch, Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies

    Collections Including Bantam

    People Also Viewed