Chinook's is an oldie but goodie! I was near Fishermen's Terminal running an errand, so this was a convenient stop for happy hour. Happy Hour is in the bar and there's plenty of seating. I opted for the standard 4-top table. Brynn was my server and she made me feel completely comfortable and provided exceptional service including being attentive and checking in on me. I ordered a cup of clam chowder, the true cod bites and mussels. The food was delish! Everything was as I imagined it would be and perfect portions for a solo diner. I ended the meal with a cup of coffee and the seasonal Berry Shortcake a la mode! I love their seasonal desserts. This was the perfect way to end the week! read more

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Sat at open seating right when you entered but noticed there were little bugs flying around inside.- bigger than gnats but smaller than flies. 4 stars for the food - taste and portions, plus complimentary basket of focaccia which was tasty. 3 stars for the venue with the little bugs flying around 4 stars for service - friendly and quick 4 stars for the view looking out at the boats read more

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Chinook's reminds me of those old school restaurants that's maintained their delicious food, friendly staff, and of course their gorgeous view over the course of a great number of economic and worldly hardships. It gives you that nostalgic vibe you feel when you know your grandparents came here to eat, sat by the window, and talked story for an hour or two with their friends and family. I've gotta be real, I love those feelings and these types of restaurants. The restaurants that endure trendy decor and overly fancy presentations. I admit, there's a time and place fort those and I'll visit them to check them out, but know, that I will always have a soft spot for restaurants that stand the test of time. We were lucky enough to get a seat by the pier with a little bit of a wait, but not enough to ruin our dinner. The menu is simple but had quite of bit of options to please any taste bud. We ordered a couple of oysters to try and the BBQ prawns to start. The oysters had just enough tang to go along with the richness of the meat. Our waiter was peppy and thorough, explaining to us about the coveted copper river salmon that's only around for a few weeks in the summer. I definitely wanted to try that and have a go at their clam chowder. My boyfriend and I ended up sharing the entree of the copper river salmon as well as an order of the bbq prawns and a cup of the clam chowder. Aunt carol also got the prawns and the Hearts of Romain salad with blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing. For our first meal in Seattle, and my first time at Chinook's, I'd say this restaurant hit it out of the ball park! The copper river salmon was fresh and felt as though it was a burst of flavor unlike any salmon I've had before. It was less buttery and more vibrant and I loved every bite. We each loved our meals and were happy we stopped here our first night. We were hoping to come back for lunch before we headed out, but alas, trips always end up too short in the end. I know we will be back the next time we're in Seattle. Window seat and all! read more

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Well went back with my dad for a late lunch. Happy hr was going on so we sat in the bar. Decent looking happy hr menu. Too bad the food wasn't. I ordered the burger with fries. Came out looked good took one bite it was so over cooked and burnt it had that nasty bitter burnt taste. So this will be are last time there. Time to look for a new place to take my dad for lunch. The one positive was are server Vicky W she was very nice and offered to replace my food but I declined. Just return it and take it off the bill. They use to have amazing food here. Not sure if they got new cooks but you can def tell they don't care about the food. Also the he bread was always good here but that was even dry and tasted like it was a week old. read more

Chinook's - This was their rockfish. It was one of the cheaper items on the menu. It was ok. Nothing Id go back for. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fresh from the water. Individually cooked, what could be better? Theees the fancy sit down restaurant and the side counter which we opted for. Perfect break. Hot and fresh. Perfect crust. Fast and furious service. read more

Chinook's - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While visiting Seattle my friend Doug brought us here for lunch. Being a visitor I'm happy to go where the locals are and their place is great. First the food. I had the salmon taco and chowder. This was na excellent choice and was delicious. I was able to try two things that sounds good. The service was excellent! The servers very attentive and made sure that everything was on point. Now this location is in the pier and that equality views of the water and sea life. Good friends, good and views you can't ask for much more read more

Your traditional fish restaurant with many fresh options. We tried grilled and alder baked salmon, and prawns for lunch. They all came with a side of potatoes and sugar snap peas which were simple but really good. A new for me was the New Jersey clam chowder where they mix the creamy and the tomato chowder. I wish the dishes were more creative but that's how the fish gets the spotlight. The ambiance is definitely more fit for older generations than younger. read more

As always, the food was delicious. The oysters in particular were fantastic. So fresh and so juicy. The complimentary bread was also so delicious. We asked the oysters to arrive first and then the calamari, which were both before our main entrees. The server delivered exactly on the order and we really appreciated it. The ambiance easily is one of the most unique views in the city, I would say. Overlooking the rows of harbored boats, there does not exist many restaurants that can rival the ambiance here. Also, pretty much every seat in the house has the same view, so you really can't go wrong if you wanted to impress someone here. We went for lunch, but anytime of the day really works here. I've been here for a quick drinks at the bars too, which is also fun. All around the most well kept secret gem in all of Seattle! read more

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This review is based only on the food. The service and atmosphere (great view of the water) is wonderful. We sat at the bar for beer and a blue cheese wedge salad with hazelnuts and bay shrimp. I was expecting the best salad I'd ever had- but the bay shrimp were limp and slimy. They did not taste spoiled, but the sliminess was so disturbing I could not eat them. Usually I am a fan of Chinooks- but that shrimp was not up to par. I should have said something to our server. Dang! read more

Was craving some fish & chips and randomly stumbled upon this place on our scooter ride! We went for some quick bites and ended up feasting with their HH deal!! They have HH daily from 3 to close in their bar area with some stunning views We ordered almost everything off the menu and each dish was under $15 and so good read more

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Chinook's Seafood Restaurant is a great spot for classic Pacific Northwest seafood with beautiful marina surroundings. We visited the Friday after Thanksgiving and arrived around 5 PM, hoping to beat the crowds--and luckily, we did. The restaurant was still fairly calm before the evening rush arrived. We had hoped to take advantage of Chinook's Happy Hour, but learned that the Happy Hour menu is only available at the bar, not at dining tables. Since we wanted an easy, relaxed conversation, we decided to stay seated at our table instead. Our server, Marilyn A, seemed a bit frazzled, likely because she had several tables to manage at once, but she was clearly trying her best to keep up and serve everyone promptly. We started with fresh Kumamoto and Totten Inlet oysters, which were delicious--clean, briny, and very fresh. For our entrées we ordered the wild salmon burger, salmon and chips, and the classic Caesar salad. All were enjoyable and satisfying choices, especially if you're in the mood for simple, well-prepared seafood. We skipped dessert since we had just returned from Leavenworth and had fresh sugar and gingerbread cookies waiting for us at home--a sweet ending we were already looking forward to. Overall, it was a pleasant early evening seafood dinner and a nice, relaxed way to wrap up the day. read more

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Been awhile since I have visited my friend and I were coming back from Everett and trying to figure out where to catch lunch when she said Chinooks I didn't hesitate to say yes. My go to is usually their Tombo Tuna Salad if it's on the menu for summer , or the blackened fish tacos. I had the tacos today. Their cannery bread is always so delicious comes out immediately warm herbed and buttery delicious. Tacos did not disappoint love the mango salsa. My friend got the halibut fish and chips but opted for a side of vegetable instead of fries. Which was beautiful asparagus yesterday afternoon. We both had a cocktail as it was a Friday that we took off. Staff as always was friendly attentive and always so helpful. read more

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I've been to Chinook's several times and had good experiences, but this most recent time was GREAT! all due to our amazing server, Oliver. Our group of 4 came by boat for a Sunday brunch. We had quite a few modifications and extra requests and Oliver delivered above & beyond with a cheerful and fun attitude! Food and drinks were all great. We hope to be back soon and be served by Oliver again! read more

Chinook's - Boat visitor parking right out front! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A friend took me to Chinook's to celebrate my birthday. I ordered 3 local oysters, which were great! Then shrimp tempura, just delicious. The accompanying fries were crispy and good. But the cole slaw - not only too sweet, but so oily it was inedible. She liked her seared wild salmon appetizer. Service was good til we needed our check and our server had disappeared. read more

Good french fries Shrimp are OK Fish is OK Small portions, like a snack. Regular portion would be double the size. Very expensive. 4 people lunch $84 dollars, still hungry. read more

This is like home. Hits the right spot when it comes to seafood. Oh make sure you visit definitely in September for their huckleberry cobbler, out of the world. Fish is fresh, food is delicious and the host and waiters are always there to make your trip special. For us, we visit way too often so we are like regulars there. read more

Went for Monday All You Can Eat Fish and Chips I was not disappointed Great service at the bar, really beautiful dining room It's a great way to spend a Monday read more

Chinook's - Panko Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The view was nice and the waiter was great. Really quite surprised by the positive reviews and honestly feeling pretty misled though. The food was crazy expensive for basically deep fried bar food .. the fish didn't even taste fresh. The starter bread seemed stale due to being hard in some places. It was a bummer paying almost $200 for a family of 3 when the food wasn't even edible. We left most of it untouched and won't be coming back. Hoping I don't get food poisoning. read more

Great value on food, great views and they take reservations. That was very helpful on Fathers day for a large group!

I want to start by saying the service was absolutely incredible. Every single person we interacted was so sweet was so kind and so accommodating. The food on the other hand was honestly one of the most disappointing meals I have eaten in the last seven years. I have really beautiful memories of coming here as a child, and it's just not the same anymore. Far from its I got the Ling cod and chips and so did my best friend. My fries were cold and the lingcod was limp. The coleslaw was so watery water was all over. With both of us getting the lingcod and chips it was as if there was a pond bursting from table. My best friend had a very similar experience with her fish and chips , but she really did enjoy the tartar sauce. My other colleague and best friend got the salmon burger. And honestly, she said, it was nothing to write home about. It was a little cold, not great. It's hard to say this, because I work in the food industry, but I do feel cheated out of the money that I spent at this establishment. I spent $34 on the Ling cod and chips and honestly, I wouldn't even feed it to my dog. That may be dramatic but I'm sorry. Editing to add I make the dog comment cause Sherman (my dog) would have had an upset tummy too. The house red wine was fab but the nonalcoholic pear soda that my friend got was weak and honestly, again, sad. Really incredible people working here. And it was really nice to sit outside. The focaccia was delicious, but that was the only thing that I enjoyed food wise. I'm frustrated, but I'm an adult so I'll get over it. It's just really disappointing Spending my money, good money, on something that is just really not good. it gave me a tummy ache, and I'm not one to talk about such things. Just look out folks this is not worth it. Again, this isn't reflective of the lovely service. Ok one more edit, hope that's cool. But my friend had a total intestinal attack post eating the ling code fish and chips. I didn't fair much better. TBD on my colleague who at the salmon burger but it doesn't bode well. read more

The food is always delicious have never had any problems with the food, the service was nice and they are sometimes packed.

Ate early and the food tasted wonderful!! The staff were so helpful and we sat right on the water. Great place for dinner!

This place has so many windows, there is not a bad seat in the house! We got a table right at the window, and had a beautiful view of the docked boats. We started with a Bloody Mary and lemonade. They were both delicious. They serve a bread basket as soon as they bring drinks. We ordered oysters to start which were great! Fish n chips were a solid 8 out of 10 and the rock fish tacos were good, they had pineapples, mangos, and kiwi on them, different but good. We would definitely come back if we are ever in the area again read more

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Went to Chinook's on a friend's recommendation. It was awesome! We had great views of the marina and excellent food. The fresh strawberry lemonade was excellent, the shrimp fettuccine was great, and the Caesar salad was to die for. The dressing was light, refreshing, and perfect! We got a side of lemon aioli to dip the calamari in too and that was great. If I went back, I would want to try their salmon dishes which seemed popular!! But, I was craving fettuccine and I ate every bite! read more

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Hands down my favorite seafood restaurant in the Seattle area. This is a regular dinner location for me monthly. I've never had a bad dish, and the service is always top notch. Seasonal drinks and desserts add fun changes to the menu. All while enjoying a great view of the boats docked outside the large windows. This is a must try restaurant. read more

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I couldn't leave Seattle without at least stopping here. this is seafood paradise. Primarily it's about the salmon but there's plenty of other seafood options to please anyone. you cannot go wrong with the fish and chips particularly their lingcod. It's a very flaky fish that's full of flavor, and their fries are nice too. They have fresh king salmon and fresh silver salmon. I couldn't really tell the difference. They both taste like salmon to me. Very fresh and cooked to perfection served with potatoes. there's this buttery sauce they add to it. It's ok. If you love salmon you will definitely enjoy this dish, but I would still recommend you get the salmon fish and chips. There's one dish to definitely avoid. It was on the specials menu. They called is "salmon poke". It wasn't poke at all but cooked pieces of salmon and cabbage swimming in teriyaki sauce. It tastes as bad as it sounds. So if you see it avoid it. read more

Had an amazing visit to Chinook's with a couple of friends. It was the perfect evening in Salmon Bay & the view from our table in the upper dining level was fantastic. The Northwest Cioppino was excellent as well as the freshly prepared halibut! The service was prompt, courteous & friendly, all four in my party left very satisfied. read more

Chinook's has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a beautiful view of the water, and it's the kind of place that feels right for both a casual date night or a family outing. The kids were happy to get paper menus with crayons, which kept them entertained with coloring and activities while we waited for our food. We ordered the lingcod and chips and the blue plate special, while the kids chose burgers. Everything came out looking generous, but overall the food was just okay. It was all pretty heavy. The blue plate special in particular had a thick, mayo-like coating on the fish that made it feel overly rich and hard to finish. The kids didn't finish their burgers, and when I tried a bite the patty was very dry and tough to chew, which was disappointing. That said, I still enjoy coming to Chinook from time to time. The ambiance, the view, and the memories made here make it special. I just wish the food lived up to the setting a little more. read more

We had some writers for a major network in town from LA. They wanted to do something uniquely Seattle and eat fare that Seattle is known for. Chinook's is always the place. Our guests were amazed at the food. They loved the view and really enjoyed the ambiance read more

Great dinner! We were here for a business dinner with about 20 people, and occupied two large tables in a quiet back room. I ordered the rainbow trout off their specials menu, after first asking the waiter how big the fish was and whether or not I'd find bones in it. He said he thought the trout was very good, and that no, I would not find any bones. The trout came with broccolini and potatoes. I also ordered a cup of clam chowder. The clam chowder was good, but not the best I've had. I'd give it a rating of 3-1/2 or 4 on it. The trout, on the other hand, was amazing. Very, very tasty. No bones, at all, and the meat pulled easily off the skin. This was probably the best trout I've had in years, and would happily order it again. I don't understand why it came with a cup of tartar sauce, as I wasn't about to ruin such a tasty filet of fish with it. Kudos on a very nice dinner! read more

Always a great dinner and service is excellent! Enjoyable views of the Port from inside the restaurant one of my h o to restaurants when in Seattle. read more

Chinook's - Oysters were the best! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just amazing! There is ample seating, I would ask to be seated by the water; there may be a little bit of a wait. But trust me, the view is it's worth it. To start, we had the bay oysters and pacific ocean oysters. We preferred the Pacific Ocean oysters as they were big, flavorful and salty! The bay oysters were sweet and delicate. The complimentary focaccia bread made for a really great start! My mother ordered the halibut fish and chips. She said the fish was moist and flaky! My father ordered the fresh halibut. He said the fish was delicate and moist, the asparagus that came with it was flavorful and crispy. I ordered the chicken Alfredo. Was not as cheesy or flavorful as I would have hoped, but the ambiance and my parents food made up for it. Their house Chardonnay was buttery and inexpensive. The servers there are very knowledgeable and can offer recommendations if asked! The walnut old fashion was not a traditional old fashion, had a liquorish finish. But the Chardonnay Golden Estate wine had a buttery flavor that went well with the fish. read more

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Chinooks - Please change the profile picture for your restaurant here. No self-respecting institution should have Manhattan clam chowder as it's advertised dish.. especially when you serve the real stuff from New England. This spot is an oft-overlooked Seattle institution. Mostly because of the views, but the food is solid-teetering-on-great. Most places that are on the water in Seattle do not have great food and are just tourist traps. Fried food is definitely a good way to go here, I was slightly disappointed by the shrimp fettuccine. Mostly because of those tiny little baby shrimp. They're almost like the veal of shrimp. The reason you come here though, and I'm not even a big dessert guy, is the peach cobbler. I think this is just a seasonal thing, but it's a top 5 restaurant dessert I've had in my life. There's something about the phenomenal peach flavor, warm sweet bread, and cold ice cream all coming together in a perfect bite. You guys nailed this one. Come here to impress your parents, or your girlfriend, or your girlfriend's parents. read more

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Chinook's is under the Anthony's umbrella of so many locations, and this is my favorite of all of them. As family members go, it's the laid back, cool and chill favorite aunt of the family. Very comfortable window seating with a nice view of the docks of Salmon Bay. The food is the usual Anthony fare with seasonal specialties, and it always seems to be made well. I hate to tip my hand and let the word out, but there is a dynamic duo that works the bar, and they are great at service. They've been there awhile, they are friendly, and they take care of us. They are pretty good at making the libations also. read more

Chinook's - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute spot on the water!! A big space with a ton of seating inside and some outside. The waiter was super attentive, and nice. The service was really fast - food came out quick and hot. Complimentary focaccia bread to start. We got the burger, Louie salad and halibut special. Everything was super fresh, and well cooked!! Really nice causal spot with good seafood. read more

Chinook's is a good ol'fashioned family seafood restaurant with a lovely view of the boats and their catch of the day. The service staff are on top of things and provide service without asking (beverage refills). While the ambiance is family style, it can get a little bit noisier than most restaurants due to its open plan nature. I had the calamari and Caesar salad , both were delicious- my friend had the clam chowder that had a good amount of chunky goodies in it and he also had the chinook copper river salmon and raved about both! I live in the area so this place is an easy go to for a delicious seafood meal or a burger. They also have a bar that is fun to sit at and have a beverage and an appetizer or dinner for one. PS- their seasonal berry cobbler for dessert is worth a trip alone!! read more

Great food! Great service! Great view and great ambience too! I will definitely be back soon!

I've been going to Chinook's for years. Their brunch is incredible that comes with the most amazing complementary scones. I just went for happy hour and did not disappoint! I ordered the Dungeness crabcake off the main appetizer menu, and off the happy hour menu, I ordered the Caesar salad and bread. Everything was awesome. Rarely do you find a Caesar salad that has enough dressing on it and there's is homemade, so good. Crabcake was delicious and their homemade focaccia bread, yummy! My server Sara was so friendly. They have a beautiful view and the bar has TVs if you wanna watch a game highly recommend! read more

Chinook's - Dungeness crabcake appetizer off the main menu and Caesar salad and bread off the happy hour menu. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're in the area, this is a great rest stop. Decent food, fair prices, tons of seating space, great ambiance overlooking the water, and more than enough parking. Service is outstanding. That covers all of the fundamentals. I actually find the menu a wee bit narrow and haven't found a dish they do that really, really, really stands out. The good stuff is good, but not insanely outstanding. And the "burgers and fries" stuff is what you'd expect for menu filler, kids options, and so on. read more

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Highly recommend the smoked salmon fettuccine, unfortunately the BBQ Garlic Prawns appetizer was comically bad and looked nothing like the other pictures in the reviews on here. It only had 5 small shrimp mixed in with some potatoes, and was SO OILY it was almost inedible. No garlic flavor, no seasoning, literally just oil. All in all not a bad experience, but hoping to warn the next person before making our same mistake read more