Seafood Spots
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
Locals and visitors alike know Seattle has some of the world's best seafood. So whether you'd like an expert chef to saute your filet, or you'd rather grill your own, our guide gives you the scoop on where to get the finest fish in town.
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Pike Place Market
1508 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Still the city's best place to buy seafood, the Market has a number of different options, including the fish-tossing folks at Pike Place Fish. -
Wild Salmon Seafood Market
1900 W Nickerson St Ste 105, Seattle, WA
Seafood market in the Fishermen's Terminal offers the catch of the day right off the boat. -
City Fish Market
1535 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Where many chefs shop for their cuts, this Pike Place stand offers fresh fish from local waters and a helpful staff willing to give advice on serving size and preparation methods. -
University Seafood & Poultry
1317 NE 47th St, Seattle, WA
For more than 60 years, this beloved U-District fishmonger has been selling fresh fillets, many oyster varieties, whole crabs and much more. -
Uwajimaya
600 Fifth Ave S, Seattle, WA
Sashimi-grade cuts and unusual items like octopus can be purchased at this Asian-food giant in the International District. -
Port Chatham Smoked Seafood
2821 NW Market St Ste E, Seattle, WA
Smoked salmon fans should look no further than this Ballard store, which offers Sockeye, King and Copper River along with canned smoked oysters and crab. -
Metropolitan Market - Queen Anne
1908 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Sample your way through this lavish grocery store overflowing with gourmet goodies. -
A & J Meats & Seafood
2401 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Fresh wild salmon are available, as well as smoked salmon and halibut at this locally owned butcher shop. With the wine store next door, you can be sure to have a delicious meal.
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Flying Fish
2234 First Ave, Seattle, WA
The Belltown fish house that shaped Seattle's take on pan-Asian fusion is still a crowd pleaser. -
Ray's Boathouse Restaurant, Cafe & Catering
6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Known for its rich black cod marinated in miso, this upscale Shilshole waterfront staple also offers a casual cafe upstairs with unbeatable views. -
Etta's Seafood
2020 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Restaurant celebrity Tom Douglas oversees this tourist-friendly seafood destination in the Pike Place Market. -
Oceanaire Seafood Room
1700 Seventh Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA
Sinatra is crooning, martinis are shaking and the fish are fresh at this '50s-style seafood palace. -
Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
205 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
A worthy destination for dressed-up seafood, sushi and oysters in the heart of Bellevue. -
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA
A reliably great oyster and fish house on the waterfront. -
Third Floor Fish Cafe
205 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA
Stunning Lake Washington views and an exceptionally exquisite seafood menu set this Eastside cafe apart.
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Market Grill
1509 Pike Pl Ste 3, Seattle, WA
Beloved Pike Place lunch counter serves fresh halibut, cod and blackened salmon sandwiches along with locally acclaimed clam chowder. -
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
1916 Pike Pl Ste 16, Seattle, WA
No slick tourist trap, this seafood joint in Pike Place Market is well-worn and long on character. -
Jack's Fish Spot
1514 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Slurp bowls of cioppino, suck down clams and Penn Cove mussels steamed in salty juices and feast on cracked Dungeness crab from the only live tanks in Pike Place Market. -
Chinook's at Salmon Bay
1900 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA
Dependable, affordable seafood standards without much ado--but with a prime view of the Fisherman's Terminal fleet. -
Duke's Chowder House on Greenlake
7858 Greenlake Dr N, Seattle, WA
Seattle's classic fish-n-chip and chowderhouse remains a local favorite.
