Carnal Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Carnal, a delightful oasis of New American cuisine nestled in Bellingham, WA. This trendy cocktail bar is perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings, welcoming all with its warm and vibrant atmosphere. Carnal offers an impressive menu that caters to diverse palates, featuring pescatarian and vegan options to satisfy every diner.

  • Culinary Highlights: Experience dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, where creativity meets comfort.
  • Exceptional Beverages: The full bar is stocked with an array of cocktails, ensuring refreshing pairings for every meal.
  • Flexible Dining: Choose from outdoor seating or casual indoor dining—perfect for families, groups, or romantic evenings.

Carnal's commitment to sustainability is evident, with compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. With its unique charm, Carnal is a must-visit for anyone looking to elevate their dining experience in a setting that feels both upscale and welcoming.

Carnal Beef Jerky

Beef Jerky

glazed with roasted beef jus, bone marrow charred scallion

$$9.00

Spicy Beef Jerky

glazed with roasted beef jus, bone marrow, charred scallion, urfa, aleppo cayenne chiles

$$9.00

Snap Pea Salad

dried tomatoes, roasted shrimp oil, snap pea yogurt

$$12.00

Gem Lettuce Salad

buttermilk herb dressing, poppy seed, crispy quinoa

$$10.00

Marinated Avocado

broccoli rabe, macadamia nut, calabrian chile

$$11.00

Fried Cauliflower

curried apricot, lime, cauliflower and almond sauce

$$12.00

Beef Tartar

pine nut, carrot vinaigrette, beef fat grilled bread

$$10.00

Fried Chicken Wings

all spice, charred habanero, scallion chicken fat

$$14.00

Wood Fired Maitake Mushroom

chicory, black lime, grilled plantain sauce

$$10.00

Grilled Bread

stracciatella cheese, chorizo oil, confit ramps

$$13.00

Small

Large

Grilled Broccolini

apple, shishito pepper, smoked sunflower seed

$$15.00

Roasted Hanger Steak

braised butter beans, romesco, roasted red pepper beef jus

$$27.00

Butter Poached Halibut

smoked clam, fava beans, meyer lemon

$$32.00

Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib

bone marrow, turmeric root, roasted mango sauce

$$34.00

Torchio Pasta

pork collar ragu, nduja, sweet potato butter

Dark Chocolate Mousse

black sesame, peanut, cashew

$$9.00

Roasted Cheesecake

rhubarb, lemongrass, arbequina olive oil

$$8.00

Dessert

Craft Cocktails

Roasted Pina Colada

jamaican rum blend, fire roasted pineapples, coconut

$$12.00

Summer Rental

bourbon, melletti, lemon, peach rooibos tea, bitters

$$12.00

83o Farenheit

plantain pisco, ataulfo mango, meletti, lime

$$12.00

Miraculous Monk

lemongrass gin, lemon, thai basil, batavia arrak, egg white

$$12.00

The Mule

fresh ginger, lime, sparkling water, bitters, with choice of vodka, gin, rye, bourbon, scotch, clear or aged rum, tequila or 1 for mezcal

$$11.00

Seasonal Daiquiri

ask your server for details

$$10.00

Lonely Samurai

smoked cherry bourbon, cynar, dry curacao, luxardo maraschino

$$12.00

Naveran Brut Cava 2017

panedes, spain

Nortico Alvarinho 2019

minho, portugal

Macon Village Chardonnay 2018

macon, france

Trisaetum Dry Riesling 2020

willamette valley, or

SparklingWhite Wine

Rose

Naveran Sparkling Rose

panedes, spain

Istine Rose

tuscany, italy

Presqiile Pinot Noir 2019

santa barbara, ca

Le Piane Maggiorina 2019

boca, italy

Kind Stranger Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

columbia valley, wa

Krontiras Malbec Natural 2021

mendoza, argentina

Fess Parker Syrah 2018

santa barbara, ca

Red Wine

On Tap

Wander Right Here, Right Now IPA

$$7.00

PFriem Family Pilsner

$$7.00

Stemma Pluit Porter

$$7.00

Herbs Double Stroke Cider

$$7.00

Elysian Space Dust IPA

$$7.00

10 Barrel Brewing Pub Beer

$$6.00

Dr. Watson

grapefruit, seedlip, verjus blanc, soda

$$8.00

Bundaberg Root Beer

$$4.00

Bundaberg Ginger Beer

$$4.00

Topo Chico Mineral Water

$$4.00

Squirt De Mexico

$$4.00

Club Soda

$$2.00

NonAlcoholic