Chinook's at Salmon Bay
Seattle, WA 98119-1661
Phone: (206) 283-4665
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 7:30am-11pm, Sun 7:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for Chinook's at Salmon Bay – by Anna Roth
The Scene
Nestled between Magnolia and Queen Anne, this Salmon Bay fish house offers brilliant maritime views of the large Fisherman's Terminal fleet. A casual local crowd comes here for everything from first dates to 50th birthday celebrations, and it's a well-known spot to bring out-of-towners for a true Seattle experience. In the warmer months the sizeable patio catches lovely ocean breezes, but the cavernous, lively dinng room with its wall of floor-to-ceiling windows is a fine alternative.
The Food
Chinook's offers dependable, affordable seafood standards without much ado. The menu's fresh sheet varies by the day's catch, but visitors can expect Northwest classics like Alder-planked salmon, beer-battered halibut and chips, and Dungeness crab cakes. Seasonal accompaniments (corn on the cob in the summer, squash in the winter) are decent, but emphasis is really on the fish. Dessert brings a sweet blackberry cobbler with a dollop of locally produced Olympic Mountain ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoNo reservations are taken. Large groups might want to arrive early to ensure a seat; in the summer there's usually a wait for the patio.
What to DrinkInexpensive carafes of the house white or red wine are great for sharing.
ParkingBoaters rejoice: Chinook's offers free moorage.
The ExtrasJust want a quick bite? Hit up Little Chinook's next door for fish-and-chips.
User Reviews for Chinook's at Salmon Bay
09/05/2008 Posted by gourmandechezelle
I went to Chinook's last weekend with my family and we had a very pleasant evening. The atmosphere is great; loud and bustling which is part of the fun as you look out at the fishing boats. The bread they serve is sooooo good! I am a vegetarian and I was happy to see they had two vegetarian dishes; one can't really expect more at a seafood restaurant! All of us enjoyed our meal and the desserts were terrific and huge! I was not overly impressed with our server; we had to flag her down a few times for things like refills and lemon. She was polite but not personable; she didn't really seem to be enjoying her job. Waiting tables is hard but the way you make the big tips is to make a positive impression on your table! That was the only minor downside of the evening; we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
03/29/2008 Posted by gohawksgo
We had a wonderful experience eating dinner here recently. The food was excellent, the waiter (Joe) was top notch and it is so kid friendly!! Highly recommend it.
Pros: Excellent food, Joe (a waiter) is excellent, kid friendly, great views
Cons: Noisy
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