During the summer season, outside seating is available on the winding cobblestone beneath the shade of the large chestnut tree, giving the cafe a European feel. Inside the cafe, natural light pours through the large West-facing windows illuminating a simple but elegant updating of Fairhaven's historic architecture: brick and natural wood accents, a small wood stove with dancing flames and framed reproductions of vintage artwork.

Two unique soups are featured each day. With over fifty soups offered each month, ranging from Asian Vegetable Tofu to Wild Mushrooms and Cream, Skylark's helpfully publishes a monthly calendar. Between 7 am to 11 pm, breakfast ranges from the basic eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes to a Mediterranean Fritata filled with black olives, spinach, tomato, feta cheese and baked to perfection.

Lunch and dinner bring even more variety. Sandwiches vary from a reinvented peanut butter and jelly--or banana--to a "Greek" sandwich, with crumbled feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion on hearty black rye bread. Hot sandwiches include a very tasty reuben on dark rye, and a "garden" burger served with cucumber, sprouts and stone ground mustard.

Salad lovers also need to bring a hearty appetite. The caesar salad with its fresh romaine lettuce, grated parmesan and zesty croutons, accompanied by a freshly baked whole wheat roll, is nearly a meal for two.

A nice selection of pasta dishes round out the menu, offering seafood combinations, vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees. I found the Penne Marinara, with its rich tomato sauce filled with green peppers, mushrooms, garlic and onion, does indeed fulfill Skylark's promise about its great pasta: "We never skimp on the portion."

Desert may not be "doable" after a Skylark's meal, but consider a return trip to check out the bourbon bread pudding or the peach cobbler. Or, if like me, you are a "slave" to chocolate, what better choice than the chocolate decadence with raspberry puree.

Written By: Rob Olason

Features
Kid Friendly  |  Breakfast  |  Espresso  |  Outdoor seating  |  Beer and Wine  |  Dinner  |  Lunch  |  Take-Out

Comments
Skylarks makes you feel like a classyer person as soon as you walk though the door. It made me feel like mother fuckin James Bond or some fuckin shit.
- Andrew on Sat, July 5, 2008

Skylarks is an excellent place for lunch or weekend breakfast. Me and my wife have taken our well behaved children there many times. It's too bad someone, obviously without children, felt the need to put down others who chose to take their children to such a wonderful place to eat. But that's okay. We've always been well served by their excellent staff. Be warned, weekend mornings are busy, be prepared to wait. Which is a true testament to their popularity!
- James on Mon, September 10, 2007

If you really want a taste of Bellingham, I recommend takin' it downtown. Bland, watered down coffee was unimpressive. Speaking of outdoor seating, I can recommend a few fantastic venues...
- kate on Thu, August 2, 2007

Skylarks is a great place to dine at in the summer. The outdoor seating is so nice, especially with choice company. Good Times..
- loni on Wed, August 1, 2007

I bring everyone I know to Skylark's on a regular basis, and have never had the poor service experience. It is my favorite place to show guests. There is sometimes a wait, as you would expect for any good restaraunt that is busy, but I have never had to wait for more than ten minutes. I go there on average four or five times a year. I particularly enjoy the shrimp Louis salads, which come with an abundance of shrimp, much more that any other place I've been to. Their homemade dressings are also excellant. My vegetarian friends always enjoy the butternut squash lasagna, which they have described as creamy and delicious. The ambience in the renovated upstairs is delightful, and cool in the summer, with pleasant little nooks and crannies. The mirrors echo the art on the opposite wall, and the old-fashioned bar lends to a very pleasant atmosphere.
- Kat on Thu, May 31, 2007

Food was awful and the service wasn't that great either. It took about 10 minutes for the waitress to acknowledge us and give us menus. We were supposed to get bread with our meal but by the time we were halfway done with our mediocre meal (pasta), it seemed pointless to try and get the gal's attention. Sorry, won't be coming back.
- HNA42F on Sat, May 12, 2007

We had just a terrific time at Skylarks this St. Patricks Day! This was the best Irish corned beef & vegetables we ever had. Great atmosphere, great music, great fun....full service bar. Can't wait to return. March 17, 2007.
- Shannon on Sun, March 18, 2007

It was really nice. I didnt have any service issues as others on here described. We just orderd dessert. It took them a while to bring it out, but it was well worth it! The atmosphere is very nice and I will definately go back to try lunch or dinner.
- Phil on Mon, February 19, 2007

I like their menu, the bar is lovely and the service for me has always been just right. I also really enjoy the live music.
- Chad on Wed, December 13, 2006

Stiffed? Try ordering a premium scotch and see what you get....? ice water at best and then they want to debate it with you...would never go back for a drink...or dinner .. I now understand that the service and attitude is in fact, as bad as people have been saying....
-  on Sat, October 28, 2006

If your idea of a fine dining atmosphere is that of a day care center, then this is the place for you. The restaurant is frequented by families with children who think that all public places are extentions of their family rooms and behave accordingly. Unfortunately, the folks at this restaurant are of like mind and seem to be too PC to ask families for a modicum of decorum. For a place that bills itself as a wine bar (which I always thought was an adult establishment) you have to wonder what they were thinking of. Given the relatively high prices for the pasta, I would go to a burger joint where at least I have some expectation of being entertained by unruly children.
- Dick C. on Sat, October 14, 2006

I have not yet had the privilege of dining at Skylarks, though I have heard much about it. My husband, my sister, and I went in last December, and after basically being ignored, we finally left. We were not told there was a wait. We were told the hostess would be right with us, and then we stood around for 15 minutes while we were passed by at least six different waitstaff who seemed to be in bad moods, and didn't give us so much as a glance, a "have you been helped?", or an apology of any sort. All this was compounded by the fact that we could see plenty of empty tables. A waitress finally came to seat us, said she need to get another chair (all of the tables we saw had enough chairs for our party of three), disappeared, and after waiting about 5 more minutes, we left. I will go back to give Skylark's another chance, but I hope I hope I actually get to the point of trying the food!
- Naomi on Mon, February 27, 2006

The restaurant is beautiful and has a great atmosphere, but I was a bit disappointed in Skylark's. I went there for dinner on a Saturday. I ordered pasta with a marinara and vegetable sauce and it was only luke warm and had the texture tomato sauce gets when it's been out a bit too long. My friend enjoyed her sandwich, though.
- Ariel on Fri, November 18, 2005

Skylark's Restaurant is truly a hidden gem!!! It's tucked back behind another business, but once you find it, you will want to go back again and again. They have such an interesting menue. Many of their items you can't find anywhere else. I have gone there for lunch many times.
- Judy on Sat, November 5, 2005

I absolutely loved Skylark's Hidden Cafe, where two friends and I had a light supper on Sunday evening. Had the scampi in garlic sauce, my friend had the scallops,and we could not resist trying the bread pudding for dessert. Not only was I impressed with the food, but the ambiance in this old building with the rich wood interior, as well as the service are things I am looking forward to return to soon!
- Nell Daniel on Thu, October 6, 2005

Skylarks is truly one of the worst resturaunts. The food is expensive for what they offer, which would be fine, if it were decent. The service was fine. But it is truly not worth the money. I can make better food at home, I will not return.
- Jodie on Thu, September 29, 2005

Really good desserts, and the new wine bar is very chic and appropriate for working professionals, retirees, or even college students.
- Aly on Fri, August 19, 2005

I always thought I didn't like beef stroganoff until I was brave enough to order it at Skylark's. It is simple, creamy, and very flavorful. I am also a big fan of their blue cheese dressing. The service is friendly and the outdoor seating isn't too bad, although beware of the table under the tree that is closest to the walkway. It leans!
- CT on Sun, June 26, 2005

I love this restaurant. Best egg salad sandwich I have ever eaten.
- Connie Loomis on Sun, September 8, 2002

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