Delicious and fresh! Grabbed a large order and sat on the water across the street. Perfect bite after visiting the maritime museum.

Long line, good food Bowpicker rules. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

I'm sure you can see the many five star reviews this place has gotten. When you are in Astoria, you will also see the long line forming, waiting for their delicious fish and chips. Both of those should tell you that this is a place not to be missed. It's fish and chips served out of an old boat. The boat is a bowpicker. That is "bow" as in ship terminology, not "bow" and arrow. It's a type of boat where they used to pull up the catch at the front, hence the name. It's been modified to work as a kitchen, but it's still a really cool way to get your food. They keep the line moving as fast as they can, but wear sunscreen and a hat for the wait. You can get a three piece or five piece order. If you're a party of two, you can get the five piece and add a piece of fish... or each get your own. It will come out real quick. Enjoy it on the picnic tables nearby or take it in the car down to the water, whatever your preference. These fish and chips are damn good. I'm not sure how to describe it other than they're possibly my favorite fish and chips out of any I've tried, and that includes going to the UK. I will absolutely stop by here every time I am in Astoria. read more

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Bowpicker has the best fish and chips I've ever eaten. There's usually a line, but the line moves quickly. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Not much to say, and as you can tell by the reviews, the Bowpicker is a great place to grab some fish and chips. A friend who travels a lot recommended the Bowpicker to us, so we decided to try it. It was delicious, and I would eat here again. We arrived at about 10:45 for opening at 11 am, and there was already a line. However, as soon as they opened, the line went quickly, and we were eating about 15-20 minutes later. The setup is in a small boat with a mini kitchen which makes for a fun story. One thing that stood out to us and set this place apart from any other fish and chips spot is that they serve tuna instead of cod or halibut--made for delicious fish and chips. The fish is fried to crispy, juicy perfection without being greasy. My daughter even enjoyed it, and she's 11. One thing to note is that you need to ask for a lemon or grab it yourself at the window. They didn't offer it automatically; not sure why. But we didn't know this and wished we had some while eating. Don't be fooled by the line, as it goes by quickly and is worth the wait! read more

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Excellent fish and chips. I highly recommend a stop by this cute little roadside boat for Astorias best fish & chips. I'm looking forward to visiting again and I will definitely come back- even the locals eat here. read more

Based on the Yelp reviews, we stopped at Bowpicker to get some fish and chips....The food is delicious...the fried fish was nicely fried on the outside, moist on the inside. They don't have a large menu, they don't have burgers nor nachos...they have fish and chips and that's what you can delight yourself on. The line was not bad to get to the little window, but the food was definitely worth the wait. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

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Great food and service. There is usually a line but it moves quickly. Very affordable. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Full and half order of fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Yes, yes and yes. The best fish and chips! No joke. This place had me waiting in line for seconds. It's that good. Good sized portions and they make it to order. Look for the boat on the street. Bring cash! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I heard about this place while watching a video on U tube. We drove down from the Bremerton WA. area to try them. Got there about mid day. Not real busy with 10 people or so in line. Beautiful sunny day. Found a nice shady parking place under the big tree next to the boat. The line moved surprisingly fast. Ordered the full fish & Chips. Fish very good. Batter not the average batter. Very light and not soak in oil. Did not know the fish was Tuna. Very good. Will definite stop on our way to the Oregon coast next time. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I arrived at 10.52 on a Saturday and was fifth in line. The service was quick once it opened at 11, so I had my food by 11.05. The fish had a nice crisp breading, but I didn't think the fish itself was noteworthy and found the fries to be average. I'm glad I tried it, but I'm not sure it's worth the wait to try again. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Whole Order - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I heard nothing about great things about this place as so I had to try this place out.I was very impressed fish and chips a must. read more

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Absolutely recommend. Delicious fish and chips done made to order and ready to enjoy. It's either a whole or half order. Prepare for lines and BRING CASH. Thank me later. read more

I don't generally eat fish. I heard about this place so we went when we were in the area. The service was good. The food was on point. The atmosphere was cool, and everyone was friendly and polite. There isn't an area to eat per se, across the street is a few tables and a garbage. Patrons were considerate and shared limited space. I will definitely come back in the future. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Bowpicker fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This place was too dirty for food handling. They store their drinks in dirty coolers. You can add condiments to your plate but it's communal, dusty, and dirty. I thought the fish would be cod but I think it's albacore tuna. That was a surprise when the texture was dense, dry, and flavorless. I wanted to add vinegar, or lemon, or salt, but the shared condiments looked too dirty to put them on my food. I'm mad at everyone that recommended this place. read more

Now accepts debit and credit cards! Great albacore tuna fish and chips, with lots of condiments available. Make sure you salt the fries, they barely put any. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Whole order + 1 extra fish, with vinegar packets - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

First time. Worth the trip, line was pretty efficient and fast. Food was great! You know the fish is fresh, batter is the right amount.

The line gets long, but despite it being a two-person operation on a busy weekend in the summer, those two kept it moving along! We got t o orders of the Fish and Chips, then took our orders to eat on a nearby picnic table. The fish was good and crispy, but the pieces were small, making the coating-to-fish ratio tip a little too far to the former. The chips were long and very English. My sons didn't love them, but they were just like what you'd find in your traditional paper-wrapped order. Plus, my boys have yet to realize that it only makes sense to dowse it all in vinegar. When they do, they will realize why the larger fries are better - they soak up just the right amount of vinegar! My oldest was still hungry and loved the fish enough to stand in a line whose length had doubled since our first time through. I took a star off for two reasons - one, there were no napkins, and the tartar sauce comes with the order, like it or not. I tried not to get it so I'd waste one last piece of plastic, but that didn't happen. Also, an older woman was trying to read the partially wiped-off dry erase board menu, and when she tried to ask a question while ordering, was snapped at. Luckily another customer stepped up to kindly help her. read more

Delicious fish and chips! Cash only! No seating area. Here on a Friday afternoon and no wait. Street parking for us! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Menu as of 8/2023 - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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I haven't had them since the 90s I think and they are still the best fish and chips I've ever had. The tartar sauce is amazing and nothing comes close to their fish. Perfectly breaded. Lines are long though so be prepared. They now accept cards too, where they used to be cash only for the longest time. read more

Every time we visit Astoria the line here is ridiculously long so we pass it up. I think it added to the hype and made me want it more. Today we waited in the heat and got the three piece fish and chips. It didn't suck. I don't think I will ever need to eat there again. I'm not sure what the buzz is all about. It's decent but not wait in a long line kinda good. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Good crispy fish and chips....long lines tell yu wats up!!! All served from and old boat! lemon juice for the fish, ketchup for the chips read more

Best fish'n chips in Astoria! We make it a point to drop-by every time we're in the area...

DEFINITELY DELIVERED. I don't know why.... But I am always skeptical of such high reviews and I was even more skeptical when I decided to show up right at the 11am open on a summer Sunday to a 45-minute line up the sidewalk. However, I overheard someone in line that has traveled around the entire country in an RV and said that this place has the BEST fish and chips in the entire country. With such a big statement, I just HAD to try this place at and boy was I not disappointed! The breading on the fish has a perfect balance of crunch and freshness. The fish was definitely fresh without being too "fishy" of a taste. As weird as that sounds, it is an amazing balance! The fish pieces are definitely on the smaller side so if you are a bigger eater, keep this in mind. The fries were definitely good. Perfectly fried! My only minor gripe is that I wish they gave out fresh lemon slices. Squeezing lemon over the fish makes their fish 'n chips so much better. Bring some if you can! For about 25-35 people that were already in line when I arrived at 11am on a summer Sunday, it took me about 45 minutes from the beginning to getting my food and walking off. Overall, if you're in Astoria, this is definitely a MUST. read more

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This place is great. Fish is firm and not overly fishy like some can be. The line can be long at peak meal times. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - 5 piece... with one pice that accidentally fell in my belly. - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Best fish and chips I have ever had!! Convinced my man that it was worth the wait now it is a MUST every time we are even remotely close and we live in Tacoma I will always recommend Bowpickers cause they have the best service the best fish for a great price love you guys please never go away!! read more

There is no other place like Bowpicker's fish and chips. We took a day trip to Astoria and Bowpicker's was on the top of the list to visit. And we are so glad we did. These are no ordinary fish and chips. They are fried to crispy perfection and you will for sure fall in love at first bite. The homemade tarter sauce complements the fish so well, they are a match made in heaven. Operating out of an unassuming old fishing boat, Bowpicker's exudes homey and quaint vibes that leaves you wanting to go back. There seems to always be a line at this place but it is worth the wait every time. Ever since my visit, I have been dreaming to return. Would highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This guy's legit! They do 1 thing and 1 thing only. Don't expect table service manners, butt kiss etiquette or sympathy You are getting 1 thing and 1 thing only!!Fish n Chips! And it's out of an old wooden boat on a trailer! Do not expect a song or dance to your quips and needs. The line was long and peeps couldn't have cared less. I actually had my 1st mate set up with a chair in line so E didn't get tired. As my 1st was waiting I asked several different tables how their Fish n Chips were and they all said; the best, worth the wait, as they should be, I come once a week. You know if locals go religiously it's good not just a yelp or insta hype. Well when we got out 6 orders they were all perfect! Each and every order. They were all crispy and not too crispy and zero grease factor which is a biggie. The fish was fresh and full within the breading. The breading was spot on with a good complementing flavor. This is how Fish n Chips should be. One of the top Fish n Chops joints I've been to hands down elbows and....up! read more

Holy crap where to start.... We haven't even finished eating and I'm writing this review. I've tried fish and chips all over Oregon and this is by far, the best I've ever had!! Not greasy at all, incredibly crispy, the flavor is immaculate, the fries are crisp and fantastic in itself. Incredibly cheap, you're full with a 5 piece for $14. Please PLEASE do yourself a favor and make this one of your meals out when visiting Astoria. You won't regret it!! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Bow picker fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

If you are looking for the best fish n chips, this is the place. It's sooo good. Nothing else served because nothing else is needed. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

5 stars for the establishment and probs closer to 3.5 for the wait, price point, and taste. After looking at the best fish & chips in the area Bowpicker came up frequently that it had to be added to the list for the visit to Astoria. It could be easy to miss since there's not a big sign but you definitely won't miss it due to the line which seems to be consistent here. When you drive up you think there is parking lot but it's reserved for the base so be sure not to park there to not get fined. Note it's CASH only so bring some if you want to get multiple orders. Line even when it was lightly drizzling was quite long and took around 30-40 mins which seems a bit long for fish & chips but we decided to wait it out. They are only a 1 or 2 person show in there but they crank the orders out. By the time we got there we got an oder of 5 and an additional one on the side. The fries here were cut thick and had a nice crunch while being fluffy inside. As for the fish they have a thinner coating and the fish is more dense than what I expected. The fish tasted fresh but weren't piping hot by the time we got our order. We ordered an extra piece on the side but it seemed smaller than the other pieces so might opt to not get an extra one next time. All in all, it's a local and visitor favorite and worth trying when the line is shorter. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - 6 pieces - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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I was driving by at Lunch time and the line was actually very short. First time I've ever seen it so short so I thought I better try it. Ive drove by countless times and have never stopped because the line is always long. Now onto the review - Very friendly staff. Line is usually long but seemed to move at a decent pace. Fish was cooked nicely on the inside with a light crispy batter. Fries where Steak style fries and where good. Prices where what you'd expect for food fish and chips. Personal preference - it was good but for me it wasn't amazing. Batter was light and and not greasy at all. For me the batter just didn't have much of a kick kind of bland in my opinion. Would I buy it again? Yes I would. Would I stand in line for 1/2 hour to an hour to get it? No I would not. That being said I know people who love the fish and would stand in line as long as it takes. Maybe I was expecting it to be more incredible with the line usually as long as it is? read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Fish and chips full order Plus 1 - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

We've been driving past this place in years and finally, we got to try it. We were there on a Friday afternoon a few people were in-line and it moved fairly quickly. This place is cash only and had a limited menu. Only fish and chips with drinks are served. The fish was little small pieces with a thick batter (the piece of fish was like a chicken nugget except it had thick fluffy coating) and the fries were steak fries. It wasn't fresh at all probably frozen and thawed. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Whole order with an extra piece of fish. - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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What a great surprise. Had to wait in line but some of the best fish and Chips I've ever had. And it's tuna!

Drove the 2 hours on birthday to visit yo scenic Astoria and place didn't disappoint Thought it'd be closer to the water, but more like a boat/food truck, across the street from local MO's seafood. Only seating area was down the street and the ramp leads you on/off the counter to order. Used tuna as the base of fish and chips, so meat is firmer. Good experience read more

You can believe the hype! I didn't add any pictures; I think that has been adequately covered. I stopped by last Saturday. It was a beautiful day, and there were about 25 people in line already. I ordered the full order ($14), which includes 5 pieces of fish and fries. The pieces of fish are smaller than some places, but they were great! In fact, the fish to breading ratio was excellent. A lot of times, PNW restaurants and pubs will 'over bread' their fish. They are so proud of their beer batter, that they use WAY too much. That was not the case at the Bowpicker. And they use Albacore Tuna, instead of cod or halibut! Yummm. The fries were good as well. I'll be back; I just wish I'd tried the Bowpicker sooner. read more

Amazing! Best fish and chips of my life. Full order is $17! Husband and I split an order and it was plenty!!

Real quaint place with just three folks working on this tiny outdoor place but there was a line 10 deep when I walked up. Folks, they only take cash but I knew ahead of time. I have never had beer battered albacore tuna and I will say I might never go back to cod or halibut. I can hear the cans of beer opening as they made thr fish to order! Like, who does that, apparently these folks take fish'n'chips seriously. Don't let the pictures fool you, the tuna pieces are minimum four bites. Just enough catsup & tartar sauce for this Philly Girl plus plenty of other communal condiments hot sauce, malt vinegar, & even lemon juice. Both tuna & fries nice & crispy not drenched in oil. I highly recommend when you come & visit Astoria, Oregon. read more

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Finally, after so many years of waiting, I made it to Astoria when these folks were open. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely. Even at 5 minutes after opening, there was a line; definitely a good sign. Never mind the novelty of having the entire operation inside a land docked boat. Or that they only have one item on the menu. I can only describe the batter as crispy fluffy, somewhat unique in the world of fish and chips. Also that they use tuna chunks is rather different, but it works. Not sure if it's intentional, but the fries were a bit of a mixed bag, with the full spectrum of tiny thin crispies to the thick ones. I guess you end up with your preferred ones at some point. The waiting line moves quite quickly, so don't be put off by it. Highly recommend. read more

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Yeah, it's like everyone else says. But much better... It's simply fish & chips. There's not much else to be said. This version is absolutely excellent. Must have... read more