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After spending the morning at Pike Place, and doing our own tasting tour, we were on the hunt for good seafood. Market Grill came up as one of the higher rated options so we decided to give it a chance. This small stand was located in a very busy area of the market and a constant flow of customers. I ordered the salmon plate which came with a filet, rice, side salad, and garlic bread. As we waited for food we sat on the side of the grill which had 4 seats(3 mounted and 1 stool on a slanted surface). I took note of how the cooks prepared the fish and noticed how it seemed like all they were making was salmon although there were other protein items. That told me just how popular the salmon was. I watched the cooks season the fish very generously so I had high expectations of how flavorful it would be. Once I tasted my food, I was confused on why this place is so popular. I was VERY disappointed in the lack of flavor on the fish. It was flavorless despite the amount of seasoning I watched them put on it. The rice was also not seasoned and didn't gain any flavor from the salmon being on top. It was easily my least favorite meal of the trip and I would not return or recommend.
Had the Blackened Salmon Sandwich, it's decent, includes lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled onions, and it comes with mayo. Also had the salmon onigiri chowder, I think it was flavorful but maybe not salty enough so I didn't get the full flavors. Almost like a gumbo, not a standard soup. Front counter lady was nice and their tables are out back and we only had to wait a little bit. The main seating is some tables outside but they also have a few counter stools as well
I smart man. I know word. Word like puffery. So when someone claims to sell the "World Famous" Blackened Salmon Sandwich for $23 freaking dollars, I raise one eyebrow and proceed forward with a healthy concoction of cynicism and doubt. That doubt vanished with the first bite. "World Famous Yelp reviewer Zen X. rates Market Grill's World Famous salmon sandwich a five-star delight."
Ok I'm really struggling to understand the hype around this place. The vibe is great, and if you're lucky enough to find seating, it's a really cool spot for a quick meal. However, I thought it was BEYOND overpriced. I got the salmon sandwich, which was almost $30 after tax and tip. The portion size is pretty small, and there is nothing special to the meal. I also thought the salmon was too dry and lacking any flavor. The service was great, and the vibe is really cool, but would def not recommend this place unless you're really craving a salmon sandwich.
After hours of exploring Pike Place, my friend and I decided to stop here for lunch. It was a busy Saturday afternoon and we were able to snag two seats at the counter- incredible, I have a minor ankle injury and quite literally needed to sit down somewhere. My stool was rickety, but I was glad to have it anyway since the counter seating at this stall is very limited. The line to order moved quickly, and they provided complementary water at the register. I ordered the blackened salmon sandwich. I was a bit blown away by the $30 price point, but I wanted to see why this spot is known for them. It was cool to watch them cook the fish on the grill right in front of me, and I just KNEW it was going to be flavorful since I saw the cook shake a hefty amount of seasoning onto the fish. Unfortunately I was wrong. I did enjoy the sandwich, but I can't say I'd get it again for that price. It was good, but not groundbreakingly so. It's ciabatta with tomato, lettuce, grilled onion, rosemary mayo, and the blackened salmon. I expected like a blackened Cajun sort of flavor, but I believe they're referring to the grilling of the fish when they call it "blackened." The salmon was definitely fresh (of course, LOVE), but it lacked flavor. It could've really used salt, or just more/a different seasoning in general. The rosemary mayo is what saved it for me, because I love a good sauce. But I think sans mayo, I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the sandwich nearly as much. I also think the fillet could've been a bit bigger because I got a few bites that were just bread & veggie. It was definitely worth trying, but I don't see myself dreamily talking about it when I tell people about my trip.
Having heard so much about this place in Pike Place Market, I really wanted to love this place, but to be honest the food was just fine and nothing special. I feel you are paying for the experience of being in Pike Place Market and getting to eat there, but there are many other places one can get better fish sandwiches. We tried the blackened salmon sandwich and the shrimp sandwich. The shrimp one was more flavorful while the salmon one really needed to be seasoned more. Plus, the nearly $20 price point for each just really left me a bit disappointed with the small portion sizes and lackluster flavor. The service and ambiance are great, so really know that you are coming for that instead of for an incredible fresh seafood experience that you can get elsewhere.
The blackened salmon sandwich is the location is fun. Grabbed my Food and went out to the tables in the back for the views. The cashier was friendly and service was fast!
Really disappointed wit this place the only good thing I had was the service from the black dude at the register Food sucked!!! Like flavorless no flavor whatsoever! I basically threw 25 dollars down the drain. What a waste of time and money. The place is located inside Pike's Market amazing location wit lots of great things around but the food was so disappointing. Both clam chowder and Rockfish cod were absolutely tasteless. Really wish I could've given you a positive review but wit the subpar food no way I could. What a sad day
We were at the public market and wanted a good place to eat seafood just so happened when I mapped it we were like 20 feet from this place. Really friendly staff, service was quick, seating is a premium and very limited. I'm not usually a big fam of cooked salmon but their blackened salmon was really well cooked and all around good sandwich. Right in the thick of the market, you get a really good experience.
We ordered the clam chowder and blackened salmon sandwich to share for lunch. The front counter server was pretty rude given how busy the restaurant was but I appreciated he made sure we had seating outside. I preferred the clam chowder which was heady and warming. The blackened salmon sandwich was ok - salmon was very fresh, but I don't think the fish paired with the sauces very well such that the sandwich tasted disjointed
So we were fortunate enough to come by this place because when we arrived to the marketplace it was during the transition from lunch time to dinner time. Meaning that a lot of the restaurants were starting to close in order to get themselves ready for again the next set of patrons at night. The service was great, the person behind the register really helped us understand what were the popular items of the grill and even gave her a recommendation to make sure that we each got our own clam chowder because it is what they were known for. We also decided to grab a prawn sandwich and salmon sandwich. Of the two of them we actually enjoyed the prawn sandwich more because the seasoning really enhanced the freshness of the shrimp. The salmon sandwich was good, for us though it did need a little bit more seasoning after having the comparison of the prawn sandwich. The one call out regarding the atmosphere is you are definitely going to be seeing a lot of foot traffic which means a lot of fun people watching. The one thing that was a little hard for me was being so close to a fish market/fish stand. In general it would not have been such a distraction with the smell, but again we arrive when things are starting to shut down so they were hosing down and using a bit of cleaning products to get the area disinfected. So that smell did throw off my appetite just a little bit. Would definitely come back here because that chowder was amazing and we really enjoyed the prawn sandwich.
Highly recommend Market Grill to anyone looking for fresh, delicious seafood!! There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. The employees were friendly and after we ordered, they showed us to our table outside. They do have a sitting area that is for Market Grill guests (it's labeled as such), and they aren't afraid to kick others out so their guests can dine! It was pretty crowded, as we were there during peak lunch on a Friday. We didn't wait long for our two sandwiches. I had the blackened pacific rock cod. It was SO good. We will absolutely be back next time we're in the area!
Strolled by and place looks super busy so decided to try their clam chowder. Order and paid and sat down to eat on the counter on either side. Friendly service and super thick chowder. Came with 3 packs of oyster crackers and buttered charred bread. Not a whole lot of clams in the chowder but it was enough for me. Tasty and filling.
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This little restaurant/bar area is nestled in the heart of Pike's Market. Literally in the walk way where all of the seafood is located. It is a bar type seating and they cook your meal right in front of you. But be careful - there is limited seating so you may have to order it for take out! Food: They were out of the daily special (bummer). But we heard that the blackened salmon sandwich was something worth trying so we went for that. We were splitting one sandwich and the portions were huge! The salmon tasted so fresh and was flaky inside the sandwich. They had a special sauce that went inside of it which complimented the salmon and the rest of the vegetables inside. The bread was toasted to perfection, crunchy while still soft. It was delicious. Service: The man at the front asked us if we were ordering for here or take out... When we said take out he set aside two seats for us and grabbed us some water. He told us we didn't have to pay for our meal until the end. He was super friendly and stuck up a good conversation with us! Overall: It was really nice to be able to sit down and watch the hustle and bustle of the Market go by while you sit down. It is a little pricey but that's what you get for paying for freshness. read more
2 years ago
A pike place institution, a really great and simple place to try out some of the great PNW seafood. It's a simple counter seating for 8 so during busy season you most likely taking it to go. The service is friendly and quick. Has a very simple menu, couple of type of seafood as well as a chicken or mushrooms options for those that don't like seafood. You can get it as a sandwich or a plate, all the accompanying items are super fresh and high quality. It's a little pricey but that to be expected in the market. I got the salmon sandwich and the clam chowder. The sandwich is great, but wouldn't recommend the chowder, there is much better near by. read more
3 years ago
the blackened salmon sandwich was delightful - the salmon could be a little more seasoned but it was cooked at a perfect medium rare. the service was good enough and the ambiance was what i expected, being in pike place (and the price was a lil steep too). read more
3 years ago
Got the famous salmon sandwich and it did not disappoint. Probably the best salmon I've ever had. Customer service was great. Waited 10 minutes. Might try and go again before I leave Seattle read more
We decided to try a plate and a sandwich. We got the blackened salmon sandwich and the cod plate. Man, the dressing on the cod plate was SO GOOD! I wish we got some extra of it, it was extremely delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly. I loved the sweet grilled onions as well, added a little extra flavors. I would say that it took a little longer to get our order but it was also a tad busy when we got there. I think it took about 15 mins to get our order but it was still tasty! As far as seating, its extremely limited in the restaurant stall. Because of this, we got ours to go and decided to eat at the outside tables just in the small park next to the market. It was a beautiful day so we we ate with the view of the sound on a sunny day. read more
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An excellent quick bite to eat at the Pikes Place Market in Seattle. Walked around a few times and decided to eat here as the menu looked to have the best choices for fish and sandwiches. Went with the Salmon Sandwich and the clam chowder. Both were excellent but I would say that the prices were slightly high for the portions especially on the sandwich. 18 bucks for what looks like half a sandwich is a bit much. Its delicious but should be closer to 10 or should be a larger portion at that price. Service was quick and the people were friendly. read more
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Based on suggestions on Yelp, I ordered the Halibut sandwich and yeah it was really really really good. Starting from the bread (or baguette), down to the sauce, everything worked really well in the sandwich. Service was exceptional as well. Server interacts with you and is very personable. The place was small with limited seating area (and was very busy) but the wait wasn't too long. The line moved very quickly and most people who dine here were pretty quick. The only thing was... the price. I had a bottle of water and the halibut sandwich and the bill came out close to $19 dollars. I thought it was a tad bit on the expensive end. This was definitely worth the try. Recommended! They take Amex. read more
Fish is great whether in or out of a burger. Recent memory seems to be full of it being in burgers, so I decided to try the Salmon Platter with brown rice, onions and garlic bread... ...mMmm, this was very good. I probably shouldn't have skimped on the cajun(?) seasoning for flavor; the fish itself was rather bland. With that said, I did enjoy it as a whole (I usually mix this stuff and finish the bread last). Pretty light, healthy and quality, I thought. May come back for the stand-bys later. read more
2 years ago
Admittedly I'm not an expert on clam chowder. Also, I tend to avoid touristy places to eat. That said, we were a bit hungry and decided to cast away any insecurities and give this place a try. This super small food stall is located about midway in the Pike's Market. There about a dozen stools to take a load off and eat. We savored the chowder which we both agreed was wonderful. Bits of clam celery and potatoes in a rich creamy finishing broth. They have a nice chili paste to add to the bowl of goodness which we later found to be a wonderful addition. The place is certainly economical and the servers were very friendly young people. We tried another highly rated place and ended up coming back here a few days later. Well done! read more
Yearning for fresh fish that's healthy too? Come here! The fish plate was amazing - so fresh and everything tasted light and healthy. Tried the rock fish with brown rice and salad and loved every scrumptious bite. The guy working was so friendly/personable too (didn't get his name). You can get a sandwich instead of the platter and they offer catch of the day, along with regular menu items (e.g. chicken & salmon). read more
This little shop in the Public Market is really good. We tried the New England Style Clam Chowder that was fresh and the right amount of creaminess to it and served with some bread. It was warm and just what a clam chowder should be. We also got the World Famous Blackened Salmon Sandwich. The Salmon was perfectly cooked and the sandwich had some sort of sauce that I loved but thought could have had a bit more of. The bread, tomatoes, lettuce were so fresh and made the overall experience of the sandwich. The line was a little long as we went on a weekend but it moved fast and the service was super friendly and helpful. read more
The menu here is super short but the food here is fantastic. I ordered their seasonal special which was the copper river salmon sandwich with a side of clam chowder. The clam chowder was amazing! It was packed full of flavor and seasoned just right. I might even say this was the best clam chowder I had in a while (and yes, I tried the one in the ally), but I was also super hungry so that might have influenced my taste. The sandwich was great and all the ingredients inside played well with the salmon. They could have put a bit more salmon in there for the $18.95 price tag, but it was still good. This place really doesn't stand out so I'm glad it was recommended! read more
The night before we left Seattle, we were watching Travel Channel -- they were broadcasting an episode of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations and the destination was Seattle. Woohoo! Time to write down some notes on the places that we could possibly visit on our last day. And guess what?! Market Grill was on that episode! They were featuring their salmon sandwich! Therefore, that was what we're having for lunch on our last day. It was perfect. We could visit Pike's Place once more before leaving, and with that, we could try everything that we didn't try the first time. When we got there, the guys behind the counter were extremely friendly. We decided to share their salmon sandwich ($12-13), he offered to cut it up for us, and offered us water! Then we started chatting with them on how we heard about them -- from TV! They were pretty excited that the episode finally aired. The sandwich consisted of a filet of grilled salmon, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and aioli on fresh baguettes that they get from Le Panier. Le Panier is actually a café located at Pike's Place as well. Also, the vegetables that they use also come from local vendors at Pike's Place. The whole concept is fantastic. The salmon itself was fantastic. It was cooked just right. It wasn't overcooked or tough. The seasoning was great. However, I don't think I'm a sandwich person when it comes to grilled fish. When the fish is in the sandwich, I just feel as though a lot of the flavor from the fish gets taken away or replaced by the veggies in the sandwich. The flavor of the salmon was still there but not as prominent as I would've liked it to be. Therefore, I think next time, I would get a platter instead of the sandwich. Also, their hours posted here are WRONG. They close when the market closes, which is around 6:00 PM. Would totally recommend giving them a try. We got fantastic service while we were there even though we were only getting one item and sharing it. Although, if you do go, I would suggest going early or late because there aren't a whole lot of space for you to sit in :) read more
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FRESH fish sandwiches! We had a cup of clam chowder, a Alaskan cod sandwhich, and a salmon sandwhich. The fish isnt highly seasoned or have any special dipping sauce or anything, but is super fresh off the grill. They grill it to order in front of you. Super busy spot and maybe only ten spots to sit. Most get it to go. We were fortunate to be able to sit. If you want to sit, be prepared to wait. Super friendly staff. I really enjoyed my experience! The only negative and really a minute negative is that I wished they had a waiting list to sit. There was almost an issue between us and another couple that wanted to sit. I got there first but the waiter was trying to figure out who did and all that. If it's on paper, there no discrepancies. They should consider this, I'm sure people argue about this. But chile, I dont argue and am honest with stuff like this. It was okay but I'm like a sign up list would alleviate all that! Definitely would come back for a fish sandwich in the future. It was great. read more
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8 years ago
A great little food stand in Pike Place Market! The two guys behind the counter and at the grill were friendly and funny. There are a few seats on either side of the counter and there was good people watching as I sat there eating and watching folks wandering through Pike Market. I had a grilled salmon sandwich that was pretty simple, but very good. It had a huge slab of fresh, tasty salmon that was grilled on an open flame and it was great! read more
5 years ago
Market Grill is one of my all-time favorite places in Seattle. I recommend it to every hotel guest who asks about eats in the market. The blackened-salmon sandwich with "everything" (grilled onions, fresh lettuce and tomato, and rosemary mayo) is not to be missed! Coleslaw provides an excellent crunch, and the dill-forward clam chowder is the best in town. Summertime outdoor seating makes this a perfect stop! read more
5 years ago
Grabbed a quick bite for early lunch. No line and was ready in under 10 minutes. Tried the Blackened Salmon Sandwich and was impressed by it. Could easily be shared by two. We got there at 11 and they didn't have the vegan options and they forgot to take it off the days menu. A bit disappointed since it was the last thing we had to order. read more
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6 years ago
Favorite spot at Pike Place! Love the atmosphere and staff! You can really tell how much they love their job! So happy they are open, after nearly 3 months being closed due to Covid-19! Food is delicious, our go to is salmon, but with Copper River in season who can resist! We love Market Grill! read more
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1509 Pike Pl
Ste 3
Seattle, WA 98101
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Are you back open? Every time I stop by, y'all are closed? What are your hours?
They are for sure open I'm there every weekend. They are open 11am-3pm weekdays and 'til 4 on the weekends, but get there early in case they run out early which is a real possibility especially for the halibut.
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