Was here in July 2012-
Went here a week after eating at Bayou on the Bay for my birthday which was disappointing to say the least. Thought I would find some gluten-free options since they had "street-tacos" on the menu and touted their staff as knowledgeable of gluten allergies. I also thought this would make up for the crappy experience i had the week before on my bday. But it didn't, Bellingham eats are just starting to become one big disappointment after another since I've been forced to switch to a gluten free diet.
So I asked the server, who was very kind, what I could eat because most of the items appeared to have miso or soy in them (which contains gluten). I also don't eat pork or beef (for a long time) and that's not an option for me. She said that their hostess was gluten free and knew a lot so she came over to help me narrow down my options. But when she arrived she asked if I was celiac, which I am not, but either way I cannot eat gluten. Then she proceeded to tell me that I could eat the salad with the miso in it, and I said no I can't because I can't eat miso and she said "oh well it doesn't bother me and the kitchen staff told me there's no gluten in it" she also told me that i could eat the fries, to which I asked "do they fry them in the same fryer as the battered things because that is cross contamination (this is very well known) and I cannot eat them them" and she acted surprised and said they were fried in the same oil but that it was OK for me to eat them, which is not true. She then said the rice bowls would be an option but that the rice has a tiny amount of gluten in it, which doesn't make any sense to me because rice is usually ok to eat. Needless to say I was very frustrated when she left, she was kind but completely useless for figuring out what I could and could not eat here.
Also I would like to mention that a couple days before we came to eat here I sent them an email to ask if they had corn tortillas for their tacos and if there were any gluten free menus available to which I got absolutely no reply to this day. I also am pretty sure I started getting more junk mail after I sent them an email.
The fact is, they use flour tortillas for their "street tacos" which is totally absurd, I've never even heard of street tacos with flour tortillas. So tacos were not an option either. The server said I could order them but they would be served on top of rice, so they wouldn't be tacos. But this seems silly to me that they just don't have corn tortillas as an option.
I ordered the potato crusted halibut, which I was told had no flour in it, and the cowboy salad which looked like it didn't have miso in the dressing. I definitely had a reaction the next day and I am not even that sensitive.
Besides that I had the blueberry lemonade which was recommended by the server, and it was OK but tastes like a liquid gummy bear, We are done eating at this place, the prices do not coincide with the lack of knowledge or ability to accommodate small dietary allergies that shouldn't be that big of a deal for a restaurant like this to handle. I am disappointed to say the least and next year I will not bother going out to eat anywhere on my birthday (which all I usually do to celebrate since we cannot afford anything else).
I would also like to clarify to other reviewers, the vibe here is not Seattle, it is Vancouver because this chain is from Canada. They likely attract Canadian tourists.
Absolutely love it. Came here for the first time with my boyfriend because we got a gift card for Christmas to here. On our first visit, I had the spicy crispy chicken burger with their house fries-- definitely spicy, juicy, very crispy, flavorful and fresh. The fries were fresh, crispy but still soft on the inside. The peach bellini was good.
Second visit was even better-- tried the yam fries this time and the tandoori chicken pizza! So good. If you like Indian food I'd recommend that. I'm happy with the service so far, always prompt, friendly and the waitresses are helpful for suggestions.
I would love to come here more often, but it is a little pricey. However I don't mind, I like making it a special occasion to come here.
Very nice place.  The food is decent and really the only part they miss is a small thing called service.  This is a hit and miss but the best time to go there is early for Happy Hour.  This is place is like going to an Abercrombie store and getting the same attitude  while you are eating.
Review Source:Great upscale restaurant & bar, makes for a really fun night out or drinks & appy's on the patio after work. Â My favorite at lunch is the Ahi Tuna Salad...seared rare ahi is the best if you like that. Â We just went there for brunch on Saturday (yup, they are open weekends at 10:00 am!) and it was awesome. I had the eggs Benedict & my friend had corned beef hash & a Bloody Caesar (hair of the dog mind you) & we loved it. At 11:30 on a weekend you pretty much have the place to yourself & with all the big screen TV's going he got his sport fix too. Â Our wait staff was awesome...all in all, a great experience!
Review Source:A welcome respite from the mutitude of eco-hipster dens in B'Ham. Â Sitting out on the balcony in summer is great. Â For all the people bitching about Canadians why did it take them to make one of the only decent bars in town? Dreads and patchouli oil will be out of their comfort zone here - thankfully. The food and drinks are usually excellent and there is eye candy for both sides of the aisle.
Review Source:Recently wanted to celebrate my 21st birthday here...I called and made reservations for 15people. I called again a week before my birthday letting them know that I wanted to add one more person to my party and the hostess (I believe she said her name was Carly) told me they couldn't! I've seen parties of 25 there before! Obviously took me party elsewhere but was very disappointed. Previous times i've been there, food portions where small and overpriced.
Review Source:Went there with my boyfriend last night, we really enjoy the atmosphere and meals we order! One part we didn't  like it is Restaurant were closing very early. I understand that Bellingham is not a big city but we would love to enjoy our drinks and stay longer there. Service was good, will be back for sure.
Review Source:The atmosphere was absolutely amazing (but then again I'd spent a week in Bellingham so I'm sure anything would have tickled my fancy.)
Co workers and I were in Bellingham on business and ate here for lunch. It was so nice (again in comparison to everything else in the town) that we went back for dinner that evening.
I had the Phatty Melt for lunch and it was sodamngood. The bellinis were great as well. For dinner we had two platters of hot wings.... not because we're greedy but because they were quite small. My entree was the baby back ribs and I barely touched them. The bar b que sauce was disgusting but the meat was nice and tender. I also had the Coral Crush and I didn't particularly care for it. It wasn't "nasty" it was just TOO sour/tart.
We ordered a round of the shots (the funfetti and cheesecake ones) and they were great as well.
It's more of a lounge/bar atmosphere that's nice and trendy.
My family and I went for dinner on December 26th. I ordered the Kolby beef burger off of the special entries menu which noted that it would be medium rare. When my burger arrived it was way over cooked and dry! The waitress was really sweet about returning it to the kitchen for a medium rare cooked burger. When the second one arrived it looked much juicer from the outside but when I bit into it the burger still looked like ground beef!! The waitress said they can try again but by that time I was too frustrated and did not care to wait for a third burger.
Review Source:Scotty Browns is part of a chain of slick, polished restaurants from Canada. The restaurants are all attractive as is their waitstaff and formula for success.
That said, I've always enjoyed their food and service. It's not a foodie destination but a great place for a tasty lunch or night out dinner.
I haven't been to the bar at Scotty Browns at night but if it is like their sister places, I'd imagine it's pretty active.
I have been a few times before and although I love their bellini, atmosphere and decor I thought the food to be a little lacking. My.opinion is now changed! I went last night with my sister her husband and my boyfriend. We arrived at 730 and got seated right away on the patio! We had a blast, great service and the food has defiantly improved. I had eaten a late lunch so I just ordered a dynamite roll and yam fries (Yum!)my sister ordered the Columbia river salmon with veggies and a medditarian compote (it was more like a relish) but it was fantastic! Cooked to perfection, veggies al dente, perfectly seasoned! (And Did I mention I don't like salmon?) Our dates both had the "phatty" melt... delicious but defiantly phattening! This place is pricey but for a special night out, it was worth it!
Review Source:Been here a few times. Â The food is nothing to write home about. The really disappointing thing is how I tried twice in one day to make reservations for my daughters 17th birthday. Â They had told me both times that there were tables available until they found out that the party was 17 and 18 year olds and then suddenly they didn't have room. Â These guys think that they are way to cool for their britches. Â They are located in a snooty little urban village and their attitude fits right in. Â Sorry Scooty Browns, but you suck. Â Go back to where you came from.
Review Source:My parents took me to Scottys for my birthday dinner this year and the food was horrible. Â I was disappointed to find out that they had taken my favorite wings off of the menu and replaced them with "franks spicy wings". Â There was 6 of us and only one person liked their food (not sure if it counts though because he was pretty drunk).
The waitress was nice, but a little overly flirtatious with my brother and boyfriend. Â The drinks tasted like they were watered down.
I would say the only plus to this place now that the food sucks is the atmosphere. Â It is very well decorated and is very nice on the eyes.
I will not return to Scotty browns for any meal.
We went here because we heard it was vegan-friendly, which means, they actually have tofu as an option instead of chicken for some of their salad and pasta entrees. Although, the tofu add-on cots $4, you get a good amount of tofu- 4 large triangles in the salad. I had the Cowboy/girl salad, but neither of the dressings were vegan (both had honey, even the one that didn't have honey in the name or description). They brought me out an Asian sesame dressing and the tofu came on the side with the ginger marinade so both together made for a great Asian-fusion flavor, which fits into their theme, after all. For all of the toppings included in the salad, I was expecting a macho salad fit for an appetite for well, a Cowboy/girl, and it wasn't. It was an average sized salad but not one that would make you go over your calorie count for the day, which is the point of eating a salad in the first place. Â My husband was able to get tofu in his pasta dish and they were even able to make it without the cream in the tomato sauce. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and what they could do in the kitchen and if she checked in the kitchen if there was something she didn't know. Â There were not too many choices but we were excited to see tofu on the menu. The tofu was extra-firm and lightly fried.
Review Source:Yum and yum. Love the high tables in the bar and the great martini names! I personally love the Ella Driver which is no longer listed but still available.
Great place to visit on a Friday or Saturday before a night on the town but does get busy! The outdoor seating is great when the weather permits - love the comfy chairs!
My favs on the menu: Yam Fries, Dragon Bowl (I drive up from Seattle for this!), Wicked Mushrooms, Cowgirl Salad (huge!).
I think part of the draw for this restaurant was this it makes you feel like you're in the city - you get to dress up a little, have a martini, and pretend like you've escaped Hippy-town USA for a bit!
Random observations: LOVE the canvas hanging in the bar that reads " She was high society in a low Hollywood Dive." I'm not sure what it is but check it out! Also...interesting bathroom stalls! Check 'em out.
LOVE this place. Kind of pretentious, but that's fine. The staff is friendly enough.
I've had almost everything on this menu (minus the pizza) and I've yet to have anything bad.
Favorites: Dragon Bowl, Pad Thai, Wicked Mushrooms, Yam Fries (and I'm not a fan of yam fries).
Waitresses are dressed in unnecessarily tight and some times small clothing, but it's not too bad and easy to look past..unless you go with skanky men, of course.
And the silverware is oddly heavy, but usable.
I suggested Scotty Brown's a a venue for a holiday party for local entrepreneurs. We were there this week. Our waiter, Brandon, was fantastic. The food was very good, ambience is more like a bar- we had a group bigger than the section we were in so was hard to hear everyone - but not SB's fault. Â Music was too loud - but again, this was more of a business thing and not surprised.
Everyone in our group that I talked to really liked the food - which just made for a better event!
I knew it....I knew a lot of women would hate this place and give it mediocre ratings. Â It's no surprise.
When you go to Scotty's you will come away remembering one thing above all else....those waitresses are stone foxes. Â I dont mean cute or pretty...they are foxes.
That being said, it's a good restaurant. Â I had a salad with seared ahi. Â The ahi was fresh and cooked perfectly. Â Everything we had at our table was good.
Some--mostly insecure women--won't be able to handle the level of talent at Scotty Browns. Â If you're bringing a wife or girl friend, proceed at your own risk.
I was really impressed with the food here. Â The atmosphere was really hip and lively and there were a lot of young, good looking people there. Â The ahi salad is amazing and so is the cowgirl salad with the spicy tuna roll. Â If I'm ever in B'ham again, I will definitely visit this place.
Review Source:I agree that it is about time we have a modern place to go in Bellingham, but there is a fine line between trendy and trashy, which I'm not sure Scotty Brown's has discovered yet. The waitresses are all very attractive, and nevermind the obvious discriminatory hiring practices, they just look uncomfortable! Their choices of shoes makes any woman cringe, especially when thinking about walking around for many hours, not to mention the obvious danger (I'm sure they're not nonslip!), and they have obviously increased the demand for revealing black attire at Bellis Fair. On the two occasions I have been there the service has been average, the food odd (where is the cohesiveness in the menu? Pad thai, rice bowls, burgers, pizza, and Chicken Parmesan--if you do it all, how can you do any of it really well?) The prices are fair, the wine list is decent, and the decor is top-notch. I probably won't go back very often, but I sure do hope they at least start regulating the shoe wear, the waitresses obvious discomfort and the safety factor, not to mention how the heels rock the wood floor, will hopefully inspire a change!
Review Source:I went to scotty B's on my lunch the other day with some girlfriends. The place looks alot nicer inside then from the outside. Lots of big screens and fancy tables. I got the tuna with rice and veggies, which was pretty expensive and small, but was awesome.. The others got pad thai and some chicken thingy (I can't remember, I was too busy stuffing my face)..they didnt like theirs as much. Â Their menu is a little limited, and with the girls dressing kind of....skanky..kind of reminded me of hooters?All and all, it's a place worth checking out. I will go there again. But wont be my local hang out. ..but I have a feeling 40 &50 year olds will, due to the tightly dressed girls.
Review Source:My girlfriends and I got dolled up and headed over to Scotty Browns opening weekend. We ended up having dinner elsewhere because the wait was over an hour and a half for a seat. After dinner we headed back over to see if we could get a table and share some dessert, which proved to be easy peasy (no wait). Their dessert list is lacking substantially, only four options one of which is chocolate ice cream. What is with that? Besides that the options were; tiramisu, key lime and chocolate pecan pie. All of which were only ok (they have a trio plate with small samples of everything but ice cream for $9, perfect for three girls to share). I really liked the tiramisu until I found a chunk of something that resembled a plastic blob. Clearly not to be digested. I'm not going to lie, I really didn't like that. And when I brought it to the waitresses attention she looked surprised but really didn't seem to care all that much.
The reason I gave it three stars (gelatinous blobs in ones food don't generally warrant high marks) is because I'm really looking forward to going back and trying their food and a cocktail. Their focus is clearly on cocktails, and all of those options are definitely drool worthy. Plus, the decor is tres chic. Wonderful use of texture and color. I was giddy just to be inside. Simply stunning! Bellingham was in dire need of a place like this. It makes me yearn for big city night life.
I'll update my review upon consumption of "real food" (pulled pork nachos perhaps?) and a martini. . . if it's anything like the decor I have a feeling it will garner a higher rating. A great place to get together with the girls!
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