The line was pretty long when we arrived, and we ended up waiting in the rain for about 30 minutes. However, with cruise ships in port, that was to be expected, and the line moved surprisingly fast. Once inside, you place your order at the counter and are seated afterward. One thing to note: if you're a smaller party and the restaurant is busy, you may be seated with other guests. It felt a little unusual at first, but it wasn't a big deal. My husband ordered the Dungeness crab, and I went with the Alaska Sampler, which features three different types of fish served fish-and-chips style. The fries are their signature mesquite-seasoned fries, and honestly, they worked perfectly with the seafood. As someone currently working on a YouTube video about our Alaska cruise experience, I can honestly say this was some of the best fish and chips I had during our trip. My husband also loved his crab and said the meat was incredibly fresh, tender, and flavorful. They don't sell alcohol at the ordering counter, but once you're seated, there's a small bar in the back where you can purchase drinks. We tried the Double Shovel Appalanche Cider and absolutely loved it. Overall, aside from the communal seating, we really enjoyed our experience. I especially appreciated their unique take on fish and chips. Being originally from Cape Cod, I take my seafood pretty seriously, and this place definitely delivered! read more

Fish and chips were good. And would go back for that's, but..... The Crab was horrible- it was like jerky, probably the worst crab I've had. Ended up tossing most of it, read more

Alaskan Fish House was excellent! It's located right next to the Lumberjack Show and is within walking distance from the port once you get off the ship, which makes it a very convenient stop. We tried the fish sampler with halibut, salmon, and cod, and it was amazing. My favorites were the halibut and cod--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'm not usually crazy about salmon, but my wife really enjoyed it, especially her blackened salmon with rice, teriyaki sauce, coleslaw, and malt vinegar. The hickory smoked seasoned fries were also very good. Even though Alaskan Fish House is extremely busy, the service was very friendly and the system moved well. There was about a 40-minute wait to order, but once inside, we found a table right away with no waiting. Great food, great service, and definitely worth the stop in Alaska! read more

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The wait was egregious. The fish was crispy and has a panko crust which different from the batter you expect from a fish and chips but that is about all that is noteworthy. The food was hot and fresh but a bit pricey, not worth the wait but if you have time to kill why not? read more

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Highly recommended online and by locals. It was packed after the Lumberjack show, so we came back for dinner. The Alaska tacos were delicious; loved the slaw, but I prefer the halibut to the salmon. Great view of a small harbor with fishing charter boats. We saw a seal pop under the nearby building and walked down the ramp after. Very friendly staff! read more

Alaska Fish House - Alaska fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Tourist trap that unfortunately has 1) overpriced mediocre food and 2) the customer service of an angsty teenager. Let's start with the first point since that's what you're here for: The batter on the fish and chips is well-fried but bland. The dungeness crab is nothing to call home about. Save your money and buy crab from Costco or across the street--unless you want to spend $50 for 1lb of mediocre crab. The fries and salmon chowder are honestly the best part as other reviews have indicated. But everything is absurdly overpriced and nothing special. The latter point is what drove my rating from a 3 to a 1. Seating is self-serve. Tables are packed inside, so naturally after ordering food, we find available seating at the tables in front of the restaurant. 25 minutes later, a young girl with blonde hair brings out part of our order along with a snarky comment, "Next time, can you guys let us know if you're going to sit outside." Excuse me? Next time, why don't you tell me where I should sit if the tables DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF your restaurant are not an area you check when serving food, despite there being a sign about seating literally next to those tables? Then a second girl with red hair comes out and adds, "You guys can't drink alcohol outside." We apologize and explain that we didn't know. "Well there are signs everywhere." Okay. There are literally NO signs that say that (I challenge you to take a look through all the atmosphere photos from other reviewers and find one with the sign about 1. "notifying the staff you'll be sitting outside" and 2. "not bringing alcohol to the tables in the front") EXCEPT at the back patio of the restaurant... which no one would see if they're sitting inside or in front. Of course, we still respect the restaurant rules and move our stuff to their back porch "seating" (5 chairs propped against a fence with a 4-inch ledge) and finish dining. Upon leaving, we were met with glaring stares from the 2 girls behind the counter. Absolutely unacceptable behavior from a highly rated restaurant. Here's a tip for the waiters: if your customers make a mistake, kindly redirect them rather than assuming they did it with malicious intentions. And don't double down on your accusations if the customer apologizes. Here's a tip for cruisers to get better food for better value: try the fish and chips or fish tacos in Juneau at Deckhand Dave (MUCH tastier and MUCH cheaper at $21 for Halibut fish and chips), and eat at other local restaurants in Ketchikan instead. read more

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Went to this place during one of our cruise stops during our Alaska cruise. We saw a big line and we knew we had to try this place. They service fish in different form factors such as a taco, fish and chips, or even a rice bowl. I decided to try the fish and chips and got the sampler which consisted of one of each fish (cod, salmon, and halibut). The fries had a smoky barbecue taste which complimented really well with the fried fish. The fish was crispy and the picked coleslaw helped balance out all of the fatty food from the fried fish and fries. The halibut was my favorite piece as it was flavorful and tender, I can see why they charge way more by the piece for it. The salmon chowder was also good but very heavy, I recommend sharing the chowder with someone as it is a lot of food. Overall, I would come back if I was in the area but I wouldn't wait longer than 15 minutes in line. 4/5 read more

Alaska Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Unpopular opinion... We were told by a man in line that this was the best place for fish in Ketchikan. We were excited, even with the long line and long wait. We ordered and sat, after a long wait it was delivered, they forgot to give us one of the meals we ordered (but she didn't ring it up) so husband had to get back in line and wait again. Staff wasn't friendly (other than the girl taking our order). They were out of Halibut (you're literally a fish restaurant and on an ocean), that was fine though. The cod was fine, I'm not a fan of crumb crust/panko crust fish but it was fine. Fries were terrible! Nothing to remember or write home about. If I ever was in town again, I would choose somewhere else. read more

Alaska Fish House - Fish (Cod) & chips - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

The food was delicious. My husband got the fish n chips sampler and I got the two piece with halibut. Our daughter got the rice bowl with crispy salmon. All were delicious. The fries have an amazing seasoning on them. Highly recommend they market that lol. I would definitely recommend this little spot and would come back. The view was beautiful if you're near a window too. read more

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I came to Ketchikan from an Alaska Cruise and wanted to try out some salmon in the "Salmon Capital of the World". I chose this restaurant as it was nearby and had this famous "Salmon Chowder". I ordered my food relatively fast and I easily found a seat in the large seating area. The staff were really nice and made sure I was getting a good experience. I got the salmon fillet and the salmon chowder. The salmon fillet was very delicious and had a nice savory taste. I like the grilled texture. The salmon chowder was warm and so creamy, making it perfect for a relatively windy day at Ketchikan. There were a lot of salmon pieces there too. Definitely come check out this place out if you're ever in Ketchikan. read more

Alaska Fish House - Salmon fillet - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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The long line was intimidating, but during our 45 minute wait, several customers were walking out and said "it's worth it!" encouraging us to stick with it! We ordered the smoked salmon chowder and the Alaskan sampler (one cod, one salmon, one halibut). I ripped into the fish upon arrival for my photo and we saw all three were the same: we think halibut. My fiancé wanted to just eat it since we were so short on time but I made him take it back since I wanted to try all three! He went back and sure enough the girl said yes that is not right and remade our order. Meanwhile, we chowed down on the chowder which was a-maz-ing!!! We received our correct order right in time: piping hot. Loved the light, crisp batter on the fish and the fries were delicious too. The halibut was our favorite: moist and so tasty. The salmon was second (a bit dry) and lastly the cod which was the driest. So in retrospect we should have kept our first incorrect order. LOL. Get the halibut fish and chips and the smoked salmon chowder! read more

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Alaska Fish House - Ketchikan, AK After a day of brewery hopping, questionable navigation skills, and one too many "just one more drink" moments, we ended our Ketchikan crawl at Alaska Fish House--and thank the seafood gods we did. The blackened taco had just the right kick to jolt us out of our beer haze, and the smoked salmon chowder? Creamy, smoky, and borderline spiritual. We shared it... romantically, like a couple who still splits dessert and occasionally agrees on things. With dock views, fast service, and food that sobers you up and makes you fall in love again, Alaska Fish House was the perfect last stop. If you only remember one bite from your time in Ketchikan, make it this chowder. read more

Alaska Fish House - All the things - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

The halibut tacos are great. They're a little different with their flavor profile (slightly spicier than I'd expect). It works well with slaw and hard shell tacos. The fish is panko so if that's what you love, you are likely a five star review. I prefer beer batter hence the dock of one star. Fries have a an interesting smoky salt added. Never had something quite like them. read more

i would give it about 3.75 stars. maybe it's jus me but salmon hasn't really impressed me in alaska lol. i'll say the chowder was good but the tacos and the bowls were just decent, absolutely nothing mind blowing at all but didn't taste bad at all. would i return (if i ever come back here), prolly not? it was good to try. read more

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Once again, researched the best place to eat in Ketchikan, Alaska. Always the suggestion was Ketchikan is the place for salmon. Note, the address of the Fish House is on Salmon Landing. The front runner was the Alaskan Fish House. Waited in a line, maybe it was raining a bit, didn't matter, added to the moment. We selected the mixed plate of halibut, cod and salmon, served with fries and Cole slaw. Most importantly, we ordered some of their smoked salmon chowder. This chowder was the best I've ever tasted, chock full of smoked salmon, cubed potato and other seasonings that were perfect. Everyone there was having the best time, the food cannot be denied. After waiting in line, seems like we were served and seated inside rather quickly. I would have waited as long as necessary. Highly recommended the Alaskan Fish House and most importantly their smoke salmon chowder, which I will have to try and recreate this Fall. Thank you Alaskan Fish House for a totally awesome experience, you don't disappoint. read more

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Alaska Fish House was highly recommended from what I've seen online and i will say, it does not disappoint and lives up to the hype. My partner and I waited in line, which was roughly 45 minutes and an additional 15 for the food. We shared the 2 piece halibut fish and chips along with a cup of salmon chowder since we weren't too hungry... we could have ordered more after we discovered how delicious the food was. The salmon chowder was not too creamy which let the sweetness from the salmon shined. The star of the show was the fish and chips, they were on the pricier side but worth every dollar. The fish was thick, sweet, with a light coat of batter; paired with the homemade tartar sauce and it was perfect. The coleslaw was also a nice surprise, it was vinegar based instead of the usual mayo which gave it a nice twist and refresher from the heaviness of the fried food. They offer plenty of seating indoors, but if the weather is nice, opt to sit on the porch in the back so you can enjoy the view of the water! The employees do bring out the food to you. read more

Alaska Fish House - Halibut fish and chips along with salmon chowder since - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

What a great spot for lunch! We were on a tight schedule so we decided to wait outside before opening so we could secure a table and grab food. We were not the only ones with this idea and there was a line before they opened. However, this line was totally worth it! It is designed as an order at the front and find your own table which was great! They also have a full bar inside but drinks cannot go out to the front picnic tables so keep that in mind. The bartender was wonderful and made delicious drinks that we took to the small outdoor seating area. Both the grilled and blackened salmon tacos were wonderful. They were fresh, cooked perfectly, and the salsa on top was delicious. I will say I preferred the grilled because every flavor stood out more and the meat was more tender. The fries were amazing and worth ordering as the side. If you see a line, don't let it steer you away. Ordering is quick and painless, the food is amazing, and the view one of the best here! read more

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The food is amazing, the blackened salmon was delicious. The line moved quickly and food arrived quickly. Definitely recommend read more

Alaska Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

We stopped in for lunch recently and had a good experience. We tried the fish and chips with salmon, clam chowder, and crab. The mesquite fries had great flavor. The breading on the fish was tasty. The clam chowder was excellent. The Dungeness crab (full order) was great. The crab was smaller and more expensive than a previous stop on our trip, but still good. They only have 2 unisex bathrooms in the place and they were occupied awhile when we were there. read more

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We stopped by the Alaska Fish House while in Ketchikan. There were a couple of cruise ships docked, so this place was BUSY! Even though this was the case, the staff were amazing. You order your food outside, and then you can either choose to sit inside or outside. Now, we come from an area where fish and chips is big, so I wasn't too keen on having it, but based on local recommendations, we still did. WE DID NOT REGRET IT! We ordered their local salmon fish and chips, and the local dungeness crabs. The crabs were the best I've ever had, and the fish in the fish and chips was amazing and not prepared as to how we do in Western New York nor like what we've had in Ireland. read more

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Got the AK tacos with the grilled fish. the fries are in a shared fryer so they are not celiac friendly. Honestly I assumed this would be soft shells as well, but they only come in hard taco shells. read more

Alaska Fish House - AK tacos - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

Loved the salmon chowder with lots of dill, creamy with large chunks of salmon. This soup is a must! I also got the blackened salmon taco, the filling was great, I just think if they used a soft corn or flour taco, it would really elevate the tacos. Our aunt had the salmon rice bowl and said she really liked it. They had a bar with lots of beers on tap, liked that a lot. Location is great, about a 5 minute walk from the boat dock. read more

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I love their fish and chips here! Might be one of the best I've had in Alaska. You get in line, order, grab a table and wait for your food to be dropped off! Seafood was very fresh and delicious! I highly recommend when if you're in Ketchikan! read more

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If you've ever wondered what it's like to eat Taco Bell in the wilderness while being judged by a waitress who moonlights as a bouncer, boy do I have the spot for you. The experience began with a line outside--okay, fine, we expected that. Once inside, we ordered, got a number, and were asked if we wanted to share a table with strangers (because nothing says "vacation" like swapping life stories with people while your tacos collapse in sadness). When a table finally opened up, the waitress did the polite thing--cleaned it off. Then she did the not so polite thing--left our food by the trash. That's right, nothing makes you feel more welcome than scavenging for your tacos next to the garbage like a hungry raccoon. The AK tacos? Picture this: hard shells straight out of the grocery store "make-your-own taco night" box, stuffed with cheddar cheese like they hired Taco Bell as a consultant. The mesquite fries were decent, but honestly at that point I was too busy dodging dirty looks from the waitress, who seemed personally offended that we dared to exist. We ate fast, mostly out of self-preservation, because nothing ruins digestion like feeling like you're about to be kicked out of a restaurant you technically paid to eat at. In summary: if you're into trash-can dining chic, aggressively judgmental service, and tacos that scream "high school cafeteria on taco day," Alaska Fish House is your jam. read more

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A very enjoyable seafood experience at this small dockside spot at the end of town. Worth walking down here to give this spot a go...you order at the counter, find an open table and they'll bring to piping hot food out when it is ready. Tables are "family style" so be prepared that you could be sitting with other folks (which we enjoyed!). Views of the surrounding area, waterways and abundant wildlife made for an enhanced dining experience. As for the food, my wife and I shared several items...a mixed greens salad, a cup of smoked salmon chowder and finally a fish-n-chips (cod, halibut, salmon) platter with cole slaw and fries. Everything was served fresh, hot and delicious. The fried fish breadings (looked to be panko like) were light and very crunchy as were the twice cooked fries. A great meal and a unique spot to partake in this meal. Worth seeking out! read more

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My gosh the crab was amazing and they served it so quickly. This was also just a unique spot. It was clean as can be and was just an amazing little spot. Try the back patio if you're gonna visit. read more

We got the salmon tacos and they were really good! The salsa topping was unique but had really good flavor and complimented the fish well. The only thing I would have preferred was a different type of taco shell but regardless it was good! It had a long line but was worth the wait. read more

LOVED the food here. Came with my parents and my family of 4. We ordered a half pound of crab legs, salmon chowder, and fish and chips. Everything we ate was so delicious and fresh. We all enjoyed everything we ordered. Glad we looked this place up and saw a long line outside. Even though there was a long line, we waited for about 30 minutes, ordered, got help finding a table to sit at and devoured our entire meal. The line definitely tells you it's worth it!! read more

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Disappointing. We each ordered blackened salmon & blackened halibut tacos. The service wasn't great nor friendly. Our food was ready before we were seated and a waitress kept walking around calling our number. When I asked if it was ours, she ignored me. After three more runs around the restaurant carrying our food, she finally acknowledged us. She cleaned a table and seated us, but afterward, she left our food by a trash can and walked away. I fetched our food myself. I want a refund on my tip. The salmon, in the "salmon capital of the world," wasn't anything to write home about. It was very dry and amateurishly over cooked. Fish is their thing and they don't seem to understand how to cook it. They used what appeared to be cheap pre-packaged taco shells, like a worse version of what you'd find at Taco Bell. The cheddar cheese also was a gross addition to go with the fish. If this place wasn't in a touristy / tourist trap area, I highly doubt it would get much business. Places like this need to survive by exploiting a captive audience. All in all, it tasted okay, but I'd never recommend it to anybody or ever return. They did the bare minimum, prepared the food poorly, but the quality ingredients did shine through. Expect high end mediocre. read more

Alaska Fish House - Halibut & salmon fish tacos with mesquite fries. - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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You know, they must be good when the line is extremely long. It was totally worth the wait in line. The fish was so fresh and tasted amazing. We loved the fries and the seasoning on them. Very happy with the lunch we had. Highly recommend them. read more

Not bad. We tried the sampler with 3 types of different fish with Cajun fries. Didn't care for the vinegrette slaw though. The smoked salmon chowder is awesome. Service was quick and the atmosphere was very chilled with ocean view. It was chilly and rainy outside, paired with hot chowder, equals perfection! read more

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Heard great things about this place so decided to give it a try. Had the Alaska Sampler with cod, halibut and silver salmon. The fish were well-battered and fried. The fries and cole slaw were also good. The service was fast, and the ambiance was very casual. read more

Alaska Fish House - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

We had been told to try the Alaska Fish House and as we walk up to it [which is located next to the toursey Lumberjack show] we see this huge long line. I went up to the front and asked how long they had waited and it was ONLY 20 minutes and so we decided to stay: Good call. We shared the three piece fish and chips. It was salmon, halibut & Cod. Not a huge fan of putting salmon in fish N chips. Not your normal color, the beautiful white of the COD. The halibut was good but why fry such a premium fish in fish N chips, again. We wanted to try all three and now that we have, only Cod for us. We also shared a cup of the salmon chowder, very good. My daughter wanted the fish tacos sampler [one salmon one halibut] blackened. That was pretty good too. The surprise for me was their local beers. I had a couple of the amber ales and they were so good. The place has nice clean bathrooms and for as many people that were in line, they have enough seating as people eat and go on to their next adventure. We ate inside but after they left for MORE shopping, I had my second amber ale outside in the back overlooking the bay. Sounds like a song :) read more

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It seems like if you're going to a Fish & Chips place, you should get the fish and chips, so we did. That and some salmon chowder. We h Got the Alaska sampler, 3 types of fish, I piece of each, with slaw, and French fries. Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever eaten. The chowder was also exceptional. I highly recommend the fish and the soup. read more

Alaska Fish House - Salmon chowder - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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Smoked chowder. Smoked flavor comes through. The chowder is flavorful and delicious. AK tacos: very flavorful and delish. I had coleslaw as a side, and my husband had mesquite fries. Go with the coleslaw. It's not your traditional coleslaw. It's tangy and goes really well with the tacos. read more

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We were told by our shuttle driver that this was the place to eat - and she wasn't wrong! The line was really long - extending out onto the sidewalk. We thought there would be a long wait, but there wasn't. You need to order first before sitting down and the counter is right at the entrance - hence the long line. The staff was very friendly. It's a neat dining area. I thought the pictures on the wall of the different famous ship menus was a nice touch and fun to look at. Now to the food - we had the fish and chips. We chose the cod. I don't think I have ever had such a meaty piece of fish - it was one solid piece of meat and so moist! The mesquite fries were a nice touch and the coleslaw had a very unique zing to the flavor. Definitely a place to stop in. read more

Alaska Fish House - Check out the fish! - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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Saw this place recommended by some websites so went to go and try it... but it seems like just a super touristy spot. The food was good but I wasn't wowed. The salmon chowder was watered down and was mostly just potatoes which was tragic. The salmon rice bowl was standard and tbh the salmon I could've gotten somewhere else. Come on salmon capital of the world!!!!! Fries were perfectly crispy tho omg and the Cajun seasoning. read more

Alaska Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska

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Essential when you're in Alaska!! I ate and drank there so often when I lived there over the summer!

T L D R : Efficient courteous service even with longish lines, solid good food, memorably great fries. Order up at the counter, take your number and place it on the sturdy polished wood picnic-style tables inside, or settle in at the counter-style seating outside right over the harbor. Alaska Fish House is located right next to the lumberjack show. All of this is just a couple blocks from the cruise ship docks. We wouldn't mind coming back here anytime. read more

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One of the very few restaurants in town. There was a long line up and it's very very packed inside. The food was alright. The cup of salmon chowder was way too salty and peppery but it was slightly different from other ones that I had on my Alaskan trip at different cities because it had corn. There are way better chowders in other towns. The fish and chip trio sampler was good, although the pieces were quite small, it was nice to try different fish. The cod was the thickest of the three but tough. The halibut was small but perfectly buttery and soft on the inside with a thin crispy panko like batter. The salmon was also tasty and I liked how it was made from locally caught pacific silver salmon. The experience was unfortunately spoiled by terrible service from the cleaning staff/one of the staff who may also bring you your food. She was a tall dark haired lady and had a lot of sass and attitude which was unfortunate since everyone I met from Alaska was very nice! Maybe she's one of the many seasonal workers... The weather was already miserable but she gave us a very difficult time and created more stress when we were just trying to find a seat in the packed chaos like everyone else. It's so disorganized. The long line up to get food, find a cramped seat and poor service made me just want to eat quickly and leave. Such a disappointment as it was not an enjoyable dining experience for us. read more

Alaska Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Ketchikan, Alaska