This restaurant is a cute casual local establishment with delicious seafood! It is located in Silverdale easily off the state road #3 with its own parking lot. You order at the counter then can sit inside (limited seating = only 2 booths plus a higher bar type seating) and a few tables outside. You can also order to-go. I ordered the Seafood Tacos Hawaiian Style with fried cod. I give it a 9/10 - it was really tasty but not 10/10 since I'm from Southern California and was just in Cabo Mexico last week where the 10/10 fish tacos are. They were still great t You could also get the tacos with fried shrimp and another option is Baja Style. Both Styles come with the white fish taco sauce. Baja Style is pico de gallo and Hawaiian Style is the pico de gallo with the addition of pineapple and mango. It was delicious! I also sampled what other people in my family ordered: 10/10 CAPTAINS PLATTER One piece fish, clam strips, two prawns, one oyster, fries, tartar and cocktail sauces 10/10 STEAMERS clams and mussels simmered in a delicate stew of butter, lemon, garlic, white wine and herbs Both were delicious! I also paid $3 for the sourdough bread and butter (yum!) - it comes toasted (which I didn't know since it doesn't say that on the menu) so specify first if you don't want it that way. My family got the frozen ice cream chocolate chip cookie sandwiches for dessert (like you buy in the grocery store) so what's not to love about that. A little disappointing was I wanted to get the Pacific Pan Roast after seeing the mouth-watering photos on Yelp but they didn't have it in their menu when I was there today. However the food was delicious and this is a fun local spot and we'd definitely return here so this place totally deserves 5 stars! read more

We spent the weekend in Silverdale and really enjoyed our dinner at Kettlefish. It's a cute little restaurant with great fish and chips and claim chowder. Service was very friendly and fast. I love it when the clam chowder is really hot! All the food was very high quality and good size portions. read more

Delicious bites! Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. A++ on customer service from start to finish. Definitely recommend. read more

Kettlefish - Alaskan cod fish and chips, Hawaiian style shrimp tacos, and a medium chowder bowl. - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

The fish and shrimp baskets are delicious! Super fresh and tasty. Cooked to a light crispy perfection. I love that they use canola oil instead of soybean oil, and use the much healthier oil instead of the toxic oils or blends that include things like soybean. I am not a big fan of chowder, because I don't like clams. They're just chewy, bouncy, rubbery, and often also taste like sand. I do however love the chowder here. It's buttery and creamy and full of clams. And since I don't like clams, I eat the potatoes and the broth, and I let the clams settle to the bottom. I know it's a waste but the flavor of the chowder is so good. The other thing that I really appreciate is that, until I get my hip replaced, I walk with a walker. The servers are so sweet and they bring my order out to my car, fresh, hot and ready. They usually take 3 trips to make it happen. The first trip out, they get my debit card, they go in and run the card, they bring the card back out, and then they go in and get my food and bring it to me. They seem to always provide the service with the most joyful attitud. And we have these great brief, but very positive conversations. Yeah, I really like this place for all those reasons above. What I'm not crazy about is the price. It's expensive. But you know, it seems everything is expensive these days. So I'd rather spend my money and get the quality of fresh and tasty at Kettle Fish, rather than spend my money on the stale tasting, overly greasy, and pathetic portions served up by some other restaurants in the area. read more

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Currently residing near the ocean on business, I had to have some fish and today Kettle Fish came to the rescue with a Fish N Chips entrée that was really tasty! With a plan to go lightly on the calories I chose to have the one piece option and a small side of cold slaw for consumption in my hotel room just prior to attending a Zoom meeting. I request crispy fries and they were perfect! The fish was crisp yet moist, and seasoned just right while meeting all of my requirements for a Fish N Chip lunch paired with a local IPA from my fridge. The meal was reasonably priced; received a military discount; and the service was above-and-beyond my expectations. I even received a complementary sample hot cup on New England clam chowder as I waited for my order. My interaction with Jaden was friendly, and he should be commended for his service. Calm quiet atmosphere with indoor as well as outdoor seating. Delicious fish, and I would assume the other items on the menu would be the same. Highly recommend. read more

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Ambiance was non-existent but the staff were nice. Fries were almost perfect. Fish was a bit dry and the breading was dense. I will probably return. read more

So yummy, not your typical fast food restaurant. Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll definitely eat at Kettlefish!

The fried cod and chips are amazing and the tarter sauce is really good too. I would really like to see a healthy option on the menu though. The last time I came in I ordered the shrimp tacos and thought the shrimp would be grilled or sauteed but no they were fried. They were good but it would be nice to have an option that is not fried and not a soup. read more

First time here. I had the Dungeness crab roll. Very generous amount of crab and the bun was fresh. It would be nice if there was some mayo on the bun, but they gave me some when i asked. My husband had the captain's platter. He said it was very good. We'll go back read more

Kettlefish - Crab roll and captains platter - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Seafood tasted fresh and well prepared. Clams were meaty and very tasty. Single fried oyster - flavorful, without the metallic aftertaste that sometimes plagues fried oysters. Not sure the species of "fish" - thin, very fresh tasting - cod? No grease. I visited at an off time, around 3 PM. The seating area is small. Cocktail sauce had strong, flavorful horseradish flavor. Fries not worth going out of your way, but the fish is. read more

Kettlefish - Seats, order counter - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

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First off, we like this place. It's really quite tasty and even craveable... until yesterday. The fish & chips are their staple. My experience with their fries is usually top notch. Last night they were horrible. Severly overfried to the point that the texture was compromised. It made them both soggy & hard-a tricky combo to get right They smelled bad as well, almost like nail polish remover. I realize that sounds weird but it's true. I don't know if they were fried in really old oil or the over frying played a part but it needs to be addressed asap. I don't know when tacos came to the menu but they need work. The sauce totally overwhelmed them. We paid for shrimp on them and we didn't even taste it, making the expense a total waste. This fish was passable. The experience almost made me angry. We wanted a yummy experience from one of our favorite places in Silverdale. What we received was a meal that left us hungry. Again, a tricky thing to get right. Do better, Kettlefish. read more

Fish and fries were good. Cod fish was fresh. Bouillabaisse bowl was ok, not a flavor that I like. I would add a little bit more salt. Feels like it's missing something umami. read more

Kettlefish - Fish and chip - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

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My wife and I took a random trip with no destination in mind. This was our lunch stop. We never heard of this place but that's the fun of trips like this. SERVICE The guy that took our order was genuinely nice and friendly. He provided very helpful suggestions. The manager that brought our food and followed up (very rare in a fast food establishment) was also outstanding in friendliness. Excellent job to whomever hired these two FOOD We had fish and chips, clam chowder and crab mac & cheese. Fish was good. They bread it in store. Unique in the sense that the breading was almost like a skin. Chips were average. Clam chowder was the highlight. Very good with a ton of clams. Good flavor and lots of clams made for a very good dish. Crab Mac & cheese not the hit I was hoping for. Pasta was cooked perfect and the cheese sauce had a good taste. The two issues were that the crab was cold and small pieces (warm and bigger pieces would be much better) and lose the crackers that were mixed in. Just weird. read more

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Decent fried seafood made at the time I ordered, so it was all hot. You have to like fried seafood. The batter was nice and light, so I could taste and enjoy the taste of the seafood. The side of tarter and cocktail sauce were basic. The fries were also simple and thick cut. A nice, simple spot for fast, fried seafood. I'll have to try the non-fried next time. read more

Kettlefish - Captain's platter - cod, clam strips, shrimp, fried oyster, fries - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

As always amazing food with fantastic service. Outdoor dining with family and the doggie! Fish and chips were great. The side order of shrimp was very good with large flavorful shrimp. Clam chowder was also very good. Forgot to take pictures sorry read more

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It's excellent. Fish and chips and chowder are amazing. And it's very reasonable. There is no longer a Kettlefish restaurant in Gig Harbor. We went to the one in Silverdale. read more

This place was delicious. A little pricey, but delicious. We had the fish and chips, clam chowder, and Manila clams in their white wine butter garlic sauce. The fish was crunchy and perfect. The clam chowder was one of the best I've ever had. The flavor was out of this world and it had more clams than potatoes (as it should!). They didn't cheapen it and you can tell the quality through the flavor and taste. The Manila clams in the white wine butter sauce were absolutely fabulous. This is why it is a bit pricy, because their seafood is fresh from the sea. Those clams were delicious with every bite, no sand, and no bad or close to going bad clams. I was full, but it's one of those places where you'll keep eating until it's all gone. read more

Been going to Kettle Fish for years and it's outstanding. But today I ordered a cup of clam chowder to go, and this is what I got. Barely three quarters full. I'll be checking my order before I leave from now on. read more

Kettlefish - Fill it to the rim please! - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

The best on this side of the water hands down, all in house made sauces and the clam chowder was the best I had and it's Glucose free! read more

Kettlefish - Fish and Chips and they are probably the best on this side of the water!!! - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Always great food. I stop by each year when I come to photograph the Bald Eagles in Seabeck. Tried the Guinness Steamers special today. Very yummy. Crusty French or sourdough would have been better for dipping. Drank all of the broth. read more

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Best fish and chips in Kitsap!!! We've been looking for years and am happily surprised! Service was incredible, atmosphere is clean - definitely coming back! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Plenty of food for two people 45$, Everything tasted great, the chowder and tarter sauce are delicious, the cod was flaky and moist. Everything tasted as it should! read more

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The food was good here and nice location to walk near the water front after eating some fine food.

Okay, pretty much every time that I go to Silverdale (my son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons live there), I eat at KettleFish. In so many ways, I am mystified by this restaurant and can't quite figure out what is going on. Kettlefish by far has the best fish and chips in Washington state. I am a connoisseur of seafood and an experienced chef, myself, and as far as juicy fish battered in light coating (that is crisp and adds the counter balance texture that all great deep-fried-fish needs, without getting in the way of the delicious taste and texture of fresh seafood), Kettlefush hits, the mark almost perfectly every time. The french fries are also everything that you would want in a fresh cut french fry - crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they pair perfectly with the deep fried cod, which is what I always order - why change it if it ain't broke. The crazy thing that I can't understand is why this restaurant isn't absolutely packed, with a line around the building and more to go-orders than they can possibly fill in a timely manner? In the past, in an effort to preserve this treasure, I have hesitated leaving this review for fear It would become so busy that they wouldn't be able to maintain the quality, but now I'm just worried that it might go away because people haven't found the place yet. Also, and maybe because of this, the business is in one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen a restaurant occupy. I think a lot of people are used to having to go to a dirty hole in the wall to get great fish and chips (Fidalgo Island's Shrimp Shack, for instance, which isn't nearly as good) but this place is spectacularly clean and architecturally gorgeous. The light that the building lets in highlights the cleanliness and the open kitchen for all to see the preparation. The smell of the restaurant is delicious , a must for all great restaurants! Surprisingly, the prices are also extremely affordable. I'm older, so I don't eat as much as I used to - one piece fish for about $10 is all I need. I am including a picture so that you can see what I'm talking about, and yes, the food tastes even better than it looks - don't even get me started about their amazing tartar sauce. read more

Kettlefish - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

AWARENESS: Back in the Bangor / Silverdale Washington area this past April for my sons re-enlistment, we turned to the Yelp app one day to find a lunch spot. NARRATIVE: The Kittlefish menu is pretty extensive so, if you arrive hungry, you'll end up ordering way too much to eat. On my initial order, I went with the half & half clams and oysters. I also ordered their lobster Mac & Cheese, but they were out of lobster so, crab Mac it was. My son liked how they made their Cioppino from scratch, right in front of you so, that's what he decided to have. As you can see by not only mine but other Yelp pictures and reviews, the portions, presentation and tastiness at Kettlefish are of the highest levels. My Clams, Oysters and Mac & Cheese were DYNAMITE! to say the least. In fact, I was so impressed with what I had already ordered and eaten, I went back and order their Fish & Chips just so I could taste and review those also. The Fish was fresh, lightly battered, hot and very tasty. The Chip's, which I always choose to soak with balsamic vinegar were also amazing (to me). My son hated them since they were soaked and no longer crispy. SCENE: If your in the Silverdale area. Kittlefish is located on the corners of NW Byron St. and Pacific Ave. NW, near the Clear Creek Park and Beach. EVIDENCE: Kettlefish doesn't look like much from the outside but once you walk through those doors, you'll be impressed by it's cleanliness, food selection, both in-door & out-door dinning options and most of all, the friendly and helpful custom service which seems to be the normal in small towns. RECOMMENDATION(S): If you're from or just visiting the Bangor, Bremerton or Silverdale areas, you may want to stop in on Kettlefish and give them a taste. read more

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Decent, reliable fish & chips. Not overly greasy and the Silverdale outside seating area lets us bring our pooches.

The freshest fish I've had outside of Japan. Lovely tartar sauce is house made. The traditional steamers are worth the 2 hour drive from Seattle alone. If you remember West 5 in West Seattle, it's their famous mac And cheese but with Dungeness crab!!!' You will not be disappointed. read more

Honestly very very disappointed. We just got in from Arizona and I've been hyped as heck to get some Pacific Northwest clam chowder with a bread bowl. This potion size was astonishingly small. The bowl was the size of my fist and the "chowder" was super super runny. Proper chowder is THICC. My pregnant wife and I were going to share but that wasn't even an option due to the portion size. I went in to ask for a refund because of the potion and watery chowder and they literally refused a refund! They said we could have a gift card or she could add more chowder, I told her I was out of state and that we just wanted our money back and they REFUSED! Why would I want a gift card to a place we are just visiting and even the rest of my family said their food was absolutely mid. The fried fish? Mid. Fish tacos that were skimpy on the meat? Absolutely mid. And to deny a refund is actually crazy. Ambiance? It was hot and loud inside for an empty restraint with no one there read more

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Cool little place in Silverdale WA.... The food was of good temperature and not bad tasting. We ordered the captains plate which came with shrimp, cod an oyster, and clams. The service was great and everything couldn't have been better, not world class or anything but not too shabby either. read more

It's a small little place with a few tables inside, and a few out. The staff is neither rude, or helpful, they just take your order and are done with you. While the food tastes good, the proportions are small and the prices are high. The Mac and cheese came in what seemed like a big bowl, but we quickly realized there wasn't much pasta in there, and for almost $20, that's not worth it. My fish and chips was the same, two pieces of fish, and a handful of fries. Like I said, the food was good, it wasn't enough to keep us coming back. read more

Kettlefish - Mac and cheese, crab balls and fish and chips. Pretty good. - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Overpriced and very little flavor. For that kind of money I would rather go elsewhere for that kind of money. Very disappointing. My crab was like little scraps and no flavor. Not coming back unless someone forces me to go. Might as well call this seafood broth. read more

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Still the best fish in Kitsap county IMHO clean, courteous and tasty. Large portions. read more

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Over breaded, freezer burned clam strips. What little clam in there is dry and tough. The fish is disappointing. Straight from their freezer to your table. Don't waste your hard earned money! read more

Kettlefish - Clam strips??? Clam niggets - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Had their fish N chips and it was very bland. The wait was not very long and it was in a convenient spot, but the food did not have much flavor. read more

Kettlefish - Fish N chips - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Good front staff and excellent seafood Would come back Excellent shrimp tacos Excellent steamers clams read more

Love this place. Order the oysters every time , Hubby orders the shrimp. Always good! read more

This is my spot I would stop by every time I am in town to get fresh clams and mussels. Great service and great food!

Finally found a great fish and chips joint. The fish was cooked perfectly, not greasy and with a thin breading. The chips (french fries) were cooked to perfection with a slight crunch and again not greasy or limp. Wife had the captain's platter with the same results. Will be back for more. read more

Not a lot of good, reasonably priced places for seafood in kitsap. this is no-frills, fresh, well prepared seafood. Not much of a storefront, not much ambiance, but if you're craving some quick and easy seafood, this is a good place to go. read more

Great quality seafood dishes, cooked pretty well. Crab Louie salad had a generous helping of crabs and a variety of veggies. Bouillabaise was not bad, if a little tart. Captain's Platter Seafood Combo had nice variety (and very well fried fish and potatoes!) but would have liked to see more of each kind of seafood in the mix. The place is very clean and prides itself on sustainability, so it's somewhat high-end as far as fish and chip joints go. While you'll pay a little more for dishes here, you're likely to find something to your liking. read more

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