Came here by boat. Also everyone has to be here to get seated even if you have little kids and you tell the hostess you will order right away, they still won't accommodate. How can you say this place is kid friendly? Just because you have a kids menu and crayons doesn't make you kid friendly. Once we finally got seated in a tight space, our waiter was nice, but a bit slow. They give you free bread sticks. Fresh and hot out of the oven. So good. They are known for their fish and chips and crab cakes. Funny no one got the crab cakes, but their fish and chips were bland and not even crispy. Thumbs down. I got the cioppino, which had a good amount of seafood. Flavors were good, but wish they gave some garlic bread or toast with it for my sauce. The one meat dish they did have, my hubby really liked. Good flavor and tender beef. read more

One of the best seafood meals I had in Seattle! The silver salmon special was incredible for others in my party and my ahi tuna salad (requested from off menu; thank you Chinook staff for accommodating!) was divine and the best ahi salad I've had in my life!! read more

Chinook's - Ahi tuna salad (requested from off menu!) 8.10.17 - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our local Seattle friends brought us to this beautiful, waterfront place. After touring Ballard Locks and seeing salmon, we had to try to fresh king salmon which was delicious. Fresh peaches are also in season so we had peach cosmo and lemonade...both were awesome. Highly recommended for a group dinner and experiencing the best Seattle seafood. read more

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Very nice place for breakfast or brunch if you like seafood. Also good for lunch and dinner, again for dishes mostly based on seafood. The place has a nice view of the marina port and the waiters are friendly. It's a big restaurant and it can be noisy, so beware if that's not your thing. They also do not take reservations which is a bummer since at peak times the line can easily go over 20 minutes. I just noticed today they've added a 4% surcharge on the bill. It's supposed to pay for Seattle mandated benefits. I believe that should be included in prices. For example at the $33.95 for crab cakes at lunch there's plenty of margin to cover these benefits. read more

I'm honestly a bit disappointed by this meal. I came here for brunch, and I started out impressed when we were seated right away and they brought us warm scones with apricot butter. I ordered English Breakfast Tea, which was fine, but with much to be desired. I also ordered the blueberry waffle with a side of potatoes, and although the potatoes were good, the waffle was undercooked and soaked in blueberry syrup. It was also just a waffle, and the menu didn't have any options where I could order some waffle and some eggs and some potatoes. They also didn't have hash browns which was disappointing because that's usually one of my favorite parts of having breakfast out. Overall, it was fine, but I'm in no rush to return. read more

Chinook's - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoyed some aspects of this restaurant, but a few failures at their higher price point, can't allow me to give 4 stars, and the experience left me very close to a 2 star rating. The decor and view are really nice, offering a cool Seattle experience. The service was just ok, as 2 commitments to me were broken by the server. The food quality (overall 2 stars) was definitely too mixed to transcend 3 stars. It is great that they try to serve complimentary "bread", but it is some flavorless boring American style biscuit-like focaccia infused a little with something greasy like a cheap oil. No butter on the side to help it, although it may not be salvageable in any case. Kind of like a bad garlic bread void of taste. It is like eating a lot of carbohydrates without any satisfaction or yummy factor. In other words, I am saying the bread sucked for me, and for the restaurant to please change it to something much better. The $27 Halibut Fish and Chips was also a mixed experience at that price point. The Halibut itself was on point and very tasty in a light tempura like batter. The tartar sauce was fine, but they were incredibly stingy only serving one miniscul sliver of sliced lemon with the dish. At least give a couple good size lemon wedges like your competition, or offer it as an option. Their poppy seed dressing coleslaw was better, being unique and very tasty. The fries or chips is where they nose dived. I'm already not a big fan of seasoned fries, but they must have cooked them in some old stale oil already used for frying clams and/or other seafood in the same deep fryer, and it was really a huge disappointment. The taste was so gross. I would possibly return for fish and chips some day, if the fries were not so bad. They can sub rice or some kind of boring roasted red potatoes or vegetables for the fries, but that is so boring, a violation of fish and chips, and can not make the $27 dish complete. That quality of fried fish needs good chips which they do not have. Even mashed potatoes would have made me happy, or possibly even some simple tartar tots would have been a step up. Somehow they did not have either of those alternatives in such a big restaurant. Could be a great old school style restaurant with modern freshness if they got their kitchen in order to learn how to use clean oil for fries, change the fries recipe all together, and find a better bread as a starter maybe served with olive oil and/or butter. Maybe a sour dough or other crusty bread. Anything besides that mediocre stuff they serve now, which keeps them very close to a Yelp rating in "Davy Jones's Locker". read more

For the price, the only thing going for this place is the freshness of the seafood.. flavor on the other hand leaves much to be desired. Ordered the oyster stew and shellfish combo and it tasted like I'm literally just sipping on beach water with the occasional seafood meat. Service is nice on a Sunday lunch. Bathrooms are also clean. Most importantly, there is a diaper changer. read more

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Yaaaaas this place is so good!! I don't eat seafood often, but when I do, I think it's definitely worth it to splurge on the good stuff (note: this is the good stuff). I came on a Friday night with a group of 4 and we only had a ~20 minute wait. They have a nice large waiting area. Once seated, we got complimentary bread, which was dope! It was so good, we went through two servings of it. We also had an amazing view out over the water and marina! So beautiful! I ordered the crab cakes. So much crab! It was delicious - you know it's good when it tastes 100% crab. The sauces that came with it were so lovely, and their potatoes were a great flavored side. Even the corn was delicious! We had such a wonderful dinner at Chinook's! Definitely a great seafood place to try! read more

We been customer's of Chinooks over the years and have enjoyed their seafood, lovely location, and easy parking. However, I had to write a review after we decided to turn to Chinooks for a "celebration of life" get together for a dear family member who had passed away. I wasn't sure how many people might come (not an RSVP type event) and I contacted them and asked if they could help me organize something. Their response was excellent. They set aside the back room, created a buffet style menu, gave me space for a memory table, coordinated with the florist who came in before they opened, and provided two awesome waiters just for us. Even more amazing was how they handled it when the guests I estimated at (20-40) burgeoned to 70+. The waiters also took time to offer their personal condolences to us. Very kind. The managers we worked with were very helpful and the price was more than reasonable. Job well done Chinooks. Thank you. read more

Their menu had a great selection of items local to the region. Restaurant had a wide open feel with a great view of the marina. We were sat right next to the window and had optimal people/boat watching opportunity. We ordered the Dungeness crab cakes as an appetizers. They were quite good. It was just crab meat no fillers. The ginger-plum and beurre blanc sauces were good but the crab cakes were resting in the sauce. I would have preferred the sauce on the side so I could chose which sauce I wanted rather than plopping the cakes right into a sauce covered plate. I ordered the Dungeness crab & Shrimp louie salad. It came out with only shrimp which was a bit disappointing. I had to send it back. When my salad returned it had a heaping serving of crab. At least a full cup or crab chunks. I think I may have got a full serving or shrimp and a full serving of crab in the mix up. The dressing was a little bland. The crab was really the star of the dish. Nothing else was very tasty. Our server was charismatic and attentive. He did a great job and took care or the mix up right away. My date ordered seafood platter. It was a tempura fried mix of salmon, calamari, prawns onion rings and zucchini. It was a nice mix but got a little heavy towards the end since everything in the dish was battered and fried. The decor was just a bit outdated. It seemed like it could use a bit of a face lift. read more

We came here on a Friday night for dinner and surprisingly it was too busy so we were able to get a table for 4 immediately. Our waiter was Oliver and he was great, friendly, and offered great services along with great recommendations. The food is so fresh just as we expected. By far the best clam chowder I have ever had! Sorry Boston. The crab and shrimp fettucine was great. Lots of protein, great flavor, and not to rich or heavy. The brunch menu looks amazing. Wish we had time to hit that up. Over all it is worth leaving downtown for! read more

A good view of the fishing boats. Our second choice of restaurants. We had Salmon Fish and Chips, that came with their own Coleslaw. The chips were hot and good, I on the other hand got Smoked Salmon Fettuccine. Because you should try a verity. (You know a place is good when you can't hear the person talking right next to you.) The fish was light breaded and not greasy. The drinks were only coffee and water tonight. If you got to have fish and chips, try the best right here. So the food, and the service was excellent. Great view too. I want more-soo good. read more

We went for brunch around Sunday at 10:30am - and the restaurant wasn't very full. The 'brunch' menu is somewhat limited - and expensive. I guess you are paying for the name, and the 'views' which they rarely will seat you near unless you beg and plead with the hostess. The food is just okay. I wasn't super hungry - but the portions are on the small side, and it's like they skimp to keep costs down or whatever. Plan on $25 per person for an entree and a coffee (including tip). Next time we'll try the smaller breakfast place on the other side of the building. read more

Located in Salmon Bay, Chinook's is in one of Seattle's few areas where you can still see working fishing boats moored. Growing up it was my privilege to come and visit my friend's family fishing vessels. That's true, old-school Seattle! Chinook's has been one of my extended family's meeting places for over 20 years. We enjoy the food and everyone finds something they like, little kids to seniors. They have a large selection covering not just seafood, but other proteins, pasta, salads, soups and apps. Part of the Anthony's restaurant chain, Chinook's is considered one of their "casual" restaurants - and to a degree it is, as you don't have to dress up to eat here. But people show up very neat, upscale casual most of the time. Prices are slightly more upscale as well. Expect to average about $15-20 per meal - not off the fresh sheet. There is a reasonably priced kid's menu. To note: it can get loud in here. It's almost always busy. The space is large with high ceilings and giant windows that allow the light & sights to pour in. The wait staff is seriously one of the most professional I've encountered - veterans tend to want to work here and you will see the same great waiters for decades - yes, decades. They're wonderful here. You can get great fish here and they have a daily fresh sheet. It can be a little on the pricey side for casual dining. (I recommend going to their adjacent "Little Chinook's" for chowder and fish & chips). I love the chowders - they have both white and red. I mix the two, which most of you know is a "New Jersey". Delicious. All you can eat fish and chips are Monday nights. Yum. Desserts are tasty here. They have nice hot fudge sundaes. They also tend to have marionberry desserts, as that is a local thing...very yummy. But many Chinook's devotees are slaves to the bread pudding, which is gigantic. It does not have raisins - my personal preference anyway -but it does have a delicious custard sauce. All the women in my family take pieces home to gorge on later. One of my favorite places in my home town. Seattle is becoming more and more unrecognizable, but at least this so far is safe! read more

Although they don't take reservations, we were able to get a seat by the window in 10 minutes on a Friday evening. Everything was good and so was the wine. Ordered the blue plate special which came with clam chowder. Fish tacos were ordered and those were filled with mahi mahi on a crispy taco shell. Shrimp Fettuccine that my guest had was tasty and not overly seasoned. A few glasses of wine and all is good. read more

The food is 2 star "meh" the view is 3.5 stars but the real 1 star earning feature is their new policy of adding a sneaky 3% "fee/tax" onto all orders in order to pay their employees. In fine print at the bottom of their menu they now have a "3% Seattle Wage fee". Apparently unlike every business in the world, they think that paying employees to work for the business shouldn't be built into the prices but instead should be secretly tacked on to the bill after the fact. Presumably this 3% wage fee is intended to thumb its nose at Seattle voters who enacted a living wage law. Well, here is me thumbing my nose right back. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong, maybe I should expect this at every business going forward. Maybe now when I go to Gap and buy a shirt it'll end up being "only $0.99 for the shirt", $2.99 for marketing fee, $1.25 for Seattle Wage fee, $5.00 for real-estate expense tax, $1.00 for tax liability remibursement and $1.15 for sweatshop labor compensation fee. read more

Bear in mind that this review is based solely on the food I received being slightly sub-par. The service was very attentive, aside from my water glass being empty for the greater duration of the evening. Everyone else at the table fully enjoyed their entrees. But dammit Chinooks, how could you mess up fish and chips? I've been on a long winded journey to find the best fish and chips anywhere. Basically, if you drag me to a seafood restaurant - I will probably be ordering a plate filled with breaded halibut and french fries. Partially for evaluation's sake, but also for the fact that it (usually) tastes SO damn good. Now you may be asking, "Oh dearest David, with your ravishing good looks and witty smile... where might one find the best?" Well, unfortunately the best place I've visited - from the US to the UK - was in a the small town of Gualala in Northern California. Sadly that location, Oceansong, was closed earlier this year - giving even more fuel to my quest. Anyways... on to Chinooks and my whole reason for not actually working at this very moment and instead, typing up a review. My first indication of a not-so-great meal was the complete lack of malt vinegar on the table. Yes, I understand this traditional condiment has escaped many US seafood restaurants as a primary topping, but I'll be damned if I have to eat my fishy meal with nothing more than tarter sauce and a squeezed lemon. (That's just bollocks!) My food arrived and I was a bit turned away. The breading bordered on abysmal and the fries looked nothing like my Mum's chips, that is for certain. For the love of all that is holy in this world, throw some seasoning on them solanum tuberosums! Maybe a little parmesan or lemon pepper, because damn where they soulless. Alright, main event time! I squeezed some malt vinegar all up and around them halibut slices hoping for the best. What I got was, well... blah/uninspiring/as-exciting-as-paying-taxes. Eh, at least the fish was fresh and decent. But the whole thing that makes an excellent dish of fish and chips = the batter. There should be fireworks of seasoning going off rather than a dousing of grease. Maybe my expectations where set high being this was one of the seafood spots sitting at the top shelf in Seattle. The whole mess was just lacking any passion. Varying amounts of vinegar and lemon where no answer on the rest of my meal. I left sad - depressed even - and yearend for the chips of yore. I can only hope that I received a deficient batch and plan on returning for a second visit soon. The location = wonderful. The service = wonderful. All the other dishes served at our table = equally wonderful. Though unfortunately, my search goes on... read more

How the hell have I never been here before? I mean REALLY!??! Cute place with good food (and reasonably priced!) with a fantastic view.. This is a no brainer! We both had the Spanish Scramble and coffee. Comes with hot fresh currant scones- bonus! Oh, and I loved that when I ordered my scramble dairy free, they were so accommodating that when they dropped off my order, the waiter also mentioned that they did not use butter on the potatoes. That NEVER happens! So, thanks, Chinooks for REALLY giving a sh*t. Your service is excellent and you really do care. Much appreciated.. and much props.. just like 'Compton and Watts!' I will be back again soon, for sure! read more

Fresh seafoods in season and salads with a full bar at a reasonable price. Been going here since the 80's casual with great view of Ballard locks. read more

Great food, great service and superb view of the fishing boats. Highly recommend a visit when you are in Seattle and want a different experience from the downtown area restaurants. read more

Chinook's - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Like a nice Olive Garden. Tucked away in the Fisherman's Terminal, the insides are coated with windows so that you can look out into the bay. Granted, at night it's mostly the bobbing of numerous ships moored here, but still a pleasant sight. Upon entering, the staff was friendly and we were seated in about 5 seconds. The waitress seemed to magically appear next to the table frequently to take orders, offer drinks and ask how the meal was going. Boldly, I started with the White Russiantini. Now, I know that there's a rule that a guy shouldn't order a drink that ends in a vowel, but this was well done and should be an exception to that rule. This was followed by the shrimp fettucini which I enjoyed: they mixed in tiny shrimp, so you didn't have to dislocate your jaw to fit both the noodles and seafood in at the same time. Prices ranged between reasonable and slightly higher end: entrees started around $10 and streak up toward $30. Writing this, I'd waffled between three and four stars here. In the end I'm going with three: everything was solidly done and I would (and probably will) go back here. read more

I think I'm just now waking up from the carb-induced coma that I slipped into after eating here. Three weeks ago. Seriously. My only memory is of baskets upon baskets of focaccia bread. It. Was. So. Good. Just a tiny bit crispy on the outside, sprinkled with herbs and salt, plus olive oil to give it a little (lot of) moisture. My entree shrimp ceasar salad was pretty forgettable, but that's what you get for going cheap at a fine dining restaurant. It did have lots of shrimp, though, like a thousand of those itty bitty ones. My compatriots had clam chowder and other such lite fare, so it's hard to say what their full-on dinners are like. We did order dessert, since we were entertaining someone from Singapore in town for just a few days. The blackberry cobbler was really really good. Worth the 15 minutes we waited for it, because they clearly baked it on the spot. Topped off with ice cream and little coffee to go with, it was the perfect redemption to an average meal. Except for the bread. I'd go back for the bread in a heartbeat. read more

Reading other reviews, I suppose I need to come back for breakfast... because... if you know me... I HATE SEAFOOD. I know, I know! But let's PRETEND for a sec that I love the stuff. Eat it up, have shrimp and lobster and salmon every morning, noon and night... I think I'd still give it 3 stars. Why so harsh? Well, I came here during a Sunday evening with the fam... table for 6. It was pointless to try and carry on a conversation in there. My mom who was sitting all of 18 inches from me had to scream just to ask for a piece of bread. Also, the floors were disgusting. Very greasy. Yuck. The view? Superb. But to scream to the hubby, "ISN'T THIS JUST BEAUTIFUL??" would seem out of place. Here's a better idea - have said landlubber run to Red Mill and get yummy Verde chicken sandwich, bring it back and have seafood diners get food from Little Chinook's (right next door) and enjoy dining al fresco. Enjoy the view, without having to scream, and everyone is happy. Back to the review... I had the chicken yakisoba which was "eh" but filling. The bread was delicious also. So until then happy campers... 3 stars. read more

I was looking for a place with fresh seafood and this was it. I got the trout and it was delicious, they make their own tarter sauce. Their bread they bring to the table was delightful. read more

After cruising to AK for a week one would think one could get his fill of salmon. Smoked salmon in the monring, sometimes filet of salmon at lunch and salmon as the main course or on the side at supper time. Alder smoked salmon at the AK salmon bake on shore (better than ship's salmon) plus some halibut and rock fish at other ports. No, still needed the one type of salmon only availalbe in the spring, Copper River Salmon. After departing the ship, took the local bus system to SEATAC to pick up a rental car for the weekend and then onto Chinooks for an afternoon lunch. Upon arriving I asked if Copper River was available and it was... Fantastic... I was seated on the patio with a nice breeze and ordered the AK Amber Ale that I had grown accustomed to aboard ship and on shore. For an appetizer I ordered clam strips. They were generally small but very tasty with both the red and white sauces. After pretending to look over the menu I orderd the alder smoked CR Sockeye on the lunch, Pricey but what a treat. It came with some very good fresh green beans and potato cubes with the salmon in the center I savored every morsel of salmon like it was gold so now am finally satisfied or at least until tomorrow. read more

This is the cozy place on the working dock where, I imagine, the neighborhood little old ladies and fisherman's mothers come to have a little lunch. The old timey style is nice. I like the classy vibe. The food isn't really that amazing though. It's moderately priced and you get some moderate food out of them. I've tried a few things here and the safest play seems to be the specials. Some other areas of the menu may yield disappointment, but the special always seem to be worth it. Conditions permitting, try having a lemonade on the patio in the sun. read more

If you like Anthony's food but don't like the prices then Chinooks is the place for you. It's like the Rack of Seafood Restaurants, you can get all of the same dishes for 1/3 of the price. I love Chinooks because they have Anthony's crab cakes made with real dungeoness crab no fillers here. My favorite is the seafood chop and their halibut is fantastic too. The crab cake entree comes with corn or red potatoes, veggies etc. It is made with a ginger plum sauce and a beurre blanc. I have had their calamari that is great too, light flaky, not to greasy I also like the fact that this restaurant has character, you sit in the bar and there are walls of pictures of all the trollers that brought the fish in. It makes you realize how hard these people work. Because they have Anthony's menu, I cannot complain, there food is fresh, their blackberry cobbler is to die for. Their service is amazing. It is right on the shores of the canal. I think this place is great. Fun to watch a sport's game or go for a great seafood meal and not have to dress up or pay for a valet. Great for families too, easy parking. read more

Now here is the difference between a long wait at this restaurant, and a long wait at another restaurant; great customer service. Our group chose this restaurant because it was a crowd favorite and we were celebrating a special occasion on an early summer's Thursday night. To our astonishment, it was completely crowded on a week night (like March madness type crowded at a sports bar during the Final Four). We didn't have the small group which was a bummer (there were 6 of us) , and we were told there would be a 20 minute wait...eh, not a problem we could handle it. Well, 20 mins became 45 mins and we were HUNGRY. However, the manager of the restaurant came up to us, apologized for the long wait and offered an appetizer (on the house) that they could get started for us so that it would be ready when we sat down. WOW great service! Everyone's meal was superb and my garlic prawns were flavorful but not overpowering. Also, that week (maybe it was month) they were having a strawberry theme; strawberry lemonade and drinks, strawberry desserts...delicious AND one of my favorite fruits! We all left happy and with full tummies. read more

Maybe it was the company I shared a meal with, maybe it is the fishing boats, maybe it's that damn addictive bread, but I can never turn down Chinooks! This is a perfect lunch spot. I especially love coming here with my Dad because he seems to be in an all-around better mood when that bread is set down in front of him. Me: Dad, I really need to pay for _______ so can you _______ if I ________?? Dad: Tough. Me: But... Dad: What don't you understand about tough? Me: *tears* Dad: Stop it! Cry cry crycry, if I didn't know better I was sitting here with one of your brothers. *mean Chicago look* -- waitress sets down bread wrapped in a warm linen thing -- Me: Oh bread..hmm... Dad: *Slaps hands together and rubs them slightly before revealing the kryptonite* So how much exactly do you need? Me: :) read more

Hanging out at Fisherman's Terminal this morning for a photoshoot and got a bit hungry. I love a breakfast place that has a bar to sit at for singles who need to kill some time and enjoy the view. Everyone gets a complimentary scone, warm and fresh with orange butter! I had a breakfast taco and potatoes and wanted to eat so much more... but my belly just wouldn't have it. The service was wonderful, friendly, familiar and quick. Plus my drinks were promptly always full with bottomless coffee and fresh OJ. I think this place gets pretty touristy - but early on a Saturday is a great time to take in a great view with a great breakfast! read more

Apparently the FRYGOD is only here occasionally. It was a Monday evening, and all the stars aligned, and (wish I'd gotten his name) the Dude of the fryer made our fish and chips fantasies a reality. Unfortunately, if you don't get him, you may not get the transcendant experience. And smaller portions. And the chowder was curdled from overheating and just did NOT taste good. WTF, LC? I want to love you, but come on. And does your chowder come through a pipe from the big Chinooks at the end of the night? It sure tasted like it had been around a LOOOOOOONG time. read more

We've been coming here for YEARS, so it's hard to not give Chinook's a great review but the last time I came was sort of disappointing. Came with a group - me, husband, 2 little ones, mother in law, brother in law, sister in law, and their SOs...have you ever been in a large group and felt like the server was on autopilot because they knew they were going to get the autogratuity? Ya, that kind of happened. She didn't come around often to refill or check on us, was really short and flippant with us, and detracted from our experience. We didn't feel welcome or like a guest at the restaurant, but more like an an inconvenience or hassle for the server. On the other hand, I had the Copper River duet (salmon and halibut, cedar planked) and it was effing amazing just as it should be. Everyone at the table liked what they were eating, and apps and drinks were good too. I don't think I've ever had anything except for cedar planked salmon at Chinook's, and I'm okay with that :) We'll definitely come back for the food and Fisherman's Wharf, but I don't think I'd recommend coming in a group or for a special occasion. read more

Hi my name is bobby and i'm a spoiled little shit.. my parents bought me some heelies-- you know those little shoes with wheels in the heels? Oh what fun. I decided to wear them to brunch one morning at chinook's and rip around the restaurant because it's a good idea let's face it. So i blaze down the handicap ramp which is actually a jungle gym because my shithead parents didn't care. WEEEEEEE! Time for brunch. I think it might be a good idea to whip around blind corners at a high volume restaurant where bussers are carrying large trays with everything from plates, silverware, glassware, and other destructive things high above my little head. Unfortunately, i was wrong. I took out a busser coming out of the corner in turn #3 and gotta big ass table's food, glasses, syrup ramikins and empty coffee mugs dropped right on my nose. And there was blood. Try the Fisherman's scramble. read more

Went here for lunch and I was impressed with its beautiful views of the Marina, excellent service, freshly cooked seafood, cleanliness and overall ambiance of the restaurant. I ordered Mahi Mahi Tacos and just had an Arnold Palmer to drink. The fish was perfectly grilled, came with fresh shredded cabbage, tomato and salsa mayo. It was a sizable meal. I could not eat everything though it was really good so I ended up eating the leftover for dinner. I highly recommend Chinooks. Its a wonderful, trendy restaurant. read more

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This place is so great. I have a lot of good memories going to this restaurant over the years. I had my first oyster here way back when. It was here that I was introduced to "Jersey style" chowder ( half New England and half Manhattan) by one the super nice servers. If you haven't tried it, I reccomend it highly...Yum! I always request for a window seat. I just love looking out at all the boats moored at the terminal. They do great Huckleberry and Blackberry desserts when they are in season. I would have to say one of my favorite dishes here is the 'Blue Plate special'....it's always the same...its a cod dish with a creamy sour cream dill sauce over the top that is broiled till golden brown. This dish is so comforting and they have had it on the menu for the last 10 years or more. Did I mention that they do breakfast? Great coffee...yummy complimentary scones...great egg dishes....it's a beautiful thing. read more

Chinook's is like that well worn pair of jeans and the big, soft T-shirt you keep around longer than you should. It's comforting. The food is solid, the service is excellent and the view is interesting and if you go during those couple of great months in Seattle you can sit outside in the sun! It is true that it can get a bit loud in there but the warm, soft bread they put out for you helps overcome that. I love the Halibut Tacos and their Cioppino while The Wife will just order the Wild Mountain Blackberry Cobbler. The menu is so large that if you can't find something that you like on the menu you just can't be satisfied. Oh, and free parking!!! read more

Went for mother's day. Called ahead. Before it was busy. Got bar seating immediately. Took forever for food. Tried the northwest duet. Terribly dry salmon despite being sauced. Crab cake with plum sauce. Sauce was mega tart. Potatoes were good. But I did not come for 40$+ potatoes. Drinks were good. Menu is seafare pub. read more

I love living just up the hill from Chinook's. There's always plenty of free parking, plus it's fun to be at Fisherman's Terminal and see the boats out the window. The bread is amazing (which is a unique form of torture when you don't currently eat bread). The pan-fried oysters are a gift from God. The alder plank salmon is so good that our server described it as "the bacon of the sea." My favorites are the mahi tacos and the chicken cobb salad. Also, if it's peach season, the peach slump is unbelievable. read more

Best happy hour ever!!! Okay, maybe not ever, but it's pretty darn good. The Ahi tacos are out of this world and the calamari never disappoints. The $5 burger is good but nothing special. Brunch at chinooks is also usually a winner, but be prepared to leave feeling like a glutton. The blackberry cobbler is a tasty dessert too for those who have room after dinner or happy hour. Did I mention the incredible view?! Chinooks is a seattle must!! read more

5-stars for the daily 3:30-6:00 pm happy hour in the lounge! Particularly tasty ahi tacos and calamari. Also, of note: large and delicious breakfasts. Although the restaurant is large and can seat many, it can still get busy, particularly with families. However, for reliability and the delightful Seattle authenticity of it's view (Fisherman's Terminal), Chinook's is hard to beat, and so we will keep coming back and back... read more