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    Alava's Fish-n-Chowder

    4.5 (143 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Our second time, the first was 2024. Definitely the best fish and chips in Alaska. We've told dozens of friends who head this way on cruises to make the trip to Alava's, that they won't be disappointed. I will no longer make that recommendation. Last time, the service was excellent. This time, we were overcharged for our meal. The older gentleman asked the younger for the price, who reported it at $5 greater than the sign (there are three signs outside which show the oyster plate price at $20). When I remarked that the price was showing at $20 on the sign, he said, "well we fix it, but it keeps rubbing off," as he scanned my card. No apology, no anything. Some of the prices have been changed, however, this one has not been. I'm not sure I'll brave the Ketchikan public bus for another visit. Good food doesn't make up for bad business, Alava's.

    Halibut & Prawns

    The best halibut & prawns you will find anywhere Always good and fresh! I wish they were open 7 days a week

    Fried shrimp and chowder
    Felicia R.

    The locals at the retail store told us about this place a little bit farther from the cruise ship dock. An easy walk for delicious food!! Staff was friendly and we got there when it opened so it was so fresh. Fried shrimp and chowder was incredible.

    Side of onion rings

    (Review written by my 13 year old) What's the tea big backs? I've got a big pot brewing.. It's Alavas Fish-n-Chowder! Delish and somewhat nutrish, this place has already caught my eye as a potential stamp of slay winner. But anyways! The service was fast, the food ATE, no crumbs, and it wasn't too pricey! When I first walked up, it was honestly giving food truck vibes and vibe was low key vibing!! I would personally recommend the fried halibut, and onion rings , they were sigma. Soooooo... yur. I can officially present the prestigious, perfect, profound stamp of slayyyyyyy!!!! ATE. THAT. UPPPPPPP. (No crumbs, %0 crumbs frfr). Gorl bye.

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    Jose G.

    Tried the Cod fish and chips and a cup of chowder. Guy running the shop said that chowder was his mother's recipe. We liked it all a lot. Complaints to his momma.

    The menu is limited right now because the owner has been in the hospital, but the food they serve is worth a visit!

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    11 years ago

    By far the best halibut sandwich ever! Fresh and the batter melts in your mouth! The people are friendly too!

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    Delicious fried shrimp and very nice staff. Paid lots of attention to the children in the group.

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    9 years ago

    Best clam chowder ever! Wish I lived locally so I could enjoy it more often. Lovely people (Don and Sueann) who own and run Alava's.

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    11 years ago

    Excellent clam chowder, fries and onion rings. Little spot with just a few tables but excellent food.

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    Do not judge this place by what it looks like on the outside. Stellar food, just nowhere to eat. That's the only downside

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    WOW! Let me say that backwards WOW! Some of the best fried Halibut and The best onion rings I've ever had.

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    Alaska Fish House

    4.3(666 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    On a recent Alaskan cruise, this was our lunch spot during the Ketchikan port day. As it's located…read morein a very busy shopping district and next to the Lumberjack show, this is a popular spot. On a drizzly July day with several cruise ships docked, we waited over 30 minutes during the prime lunch hour to order our food, with the line far outside the door and onto the sidewalk. But the line moves fast and we found seats in the 2nd dining room (there's also outdoor seating weather permitting). The food came quickly, a little over 10 minutes after we ordered. My wife chose the Alaskan Sampler Fish & Chips, with one of each of the 3 fried fish options: Pacific Cod, local Silver Salmon and local Halibut. It also came with a generous portion of fries as well as a side of coleslaw. Of all the fish, the halibut was her favorite. She surprisingly enjoyed the coleslaw, as it was dressed with a house-made vinaigrette and wasn't sweet (like many other places use mayo and relish). There was malt vinegar and ketchup on the tables. My salad had a huge salmon filet covering it, with vinaigrette on the side. It was very filling, and I felt better about myself for choosing a healthier option at port after days of overeating on this cruise. We did order sodas with our meal. There is a self-serve soda fountain with free refills. There is also a small bar inside the dining room where you can order draft beer as well as wine and cocktails.

    It's literally the second place I ate while visiting Ketchikan, and it was kind of trash…read more The batter was overlay crunchy, did not like that at all. Also, none of the fish really had all that much flavor. I had literally only taken one bite of each piece and that was it. Clam chowder was decent, only because it had dill of course.

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    Alaska King Crab Co. - The Captain's Plate.

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    3.3(71 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We came here for the crab off the cruise ship a few weeks ago. Wanted to go to a spot down the…read morestreet but the line was sooooo long so we came here instead. We had a group of 8; sat fairly quickly for being a packed house. Menu was decent in choices; prices were super high in my opinion for what you got especially with being so close to the water. But I get it tourists... charge more. The crab was delicious and prepared well. But the other items we got were just meh. The clam chowder wasn't anything special and the fish tacos were strange in flavor combos. They didn't mesh; but the fish was cooked nicely. Our waitress was an adorable Asian girl that was really kind and on her A game handling all the tables. Our table was by a kiosk where the waiters come to put in orders and there was a Caucasian guy that worked there that was griping to his coworkers about cruise customers. Basically said I hate when the ships come in and we get all these customers. He just wasn't kind nor seemed like he wanted to be there. So being able to hear that was just off putting.

    We came here for a king crab legs. This is a place for crab. Our waiter's name was Bugg... I don't…read moreget it, but this man was very, very nice and informative. He gave great service and great recommendations for the amount of crab legs. We would need for the size of our party. It is pricey, but it's about the same anywhere you go. The food was tasty. The sides were delicious, that you gave us plenty of napkins and butter to go around. I would strongly recommend this place for crab legs. I don't think I would try the salmon or any of the other stuff on their menu, because that is not what they specialize in and you may be disappointed. Next time I am in this town I will definitely come back.

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