Solid option. Great choices for fish and chips. The halibut was on point, and the clam chowder was perfect, and the seasoning on the calamari was right. Customer service started out a bit rigid, but the guy warmed up by the end of my visit. Great setting and scenery. Wonderful location to take the family. read more

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Been going to Norther Fish for years, especially for the fish and chips. I hadn't been there for a couple of months but decided to stop in at about closing time. I was hoping to get a last minute take home dinner. I 've been passing by on the way home after they close but this time I was keeping fingers crossed. Could you consider closing at 7ish during summer? The food is good but expensive in my opinion. read more

We were looking for something different and saw this on Yelp. It's a fish monger with food offering fresh fish dishes. They have Fish and Chips cod and halibut. Clams, and shrimp. They also offer tacos and wraps. The service is great and it's counter service and you eat outside on the pier. With views or the port of Tacoma. The food is very good and the chowders are delicious as well took some home for dinner. The Ahi tuna wrap was delicious and the Fish and Chips with slaw was very good. Want a no frills seafood place, Northern is it. read more

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They are only getting one star because I can't give them zero stars. We walked into Northern Fish at 4:31. The man behind the food counter wouldn't even look at us. The man working the fish counter says "we stopped serving food at 4:30". We said, we thought you were open until 5? To which he responded, we are, but we stopped serving food at 4:30. It's ridiculous that they don't continue service until 5. Time for us to look for a new fish and chips place. Not a great way to keep customers. Especially when we missed the cut off time by 1 minute. read more

Great price for decent sized portions. Fish is battered well and the batter stays on the fish with each bite. Staff was friendly and pleasant. read more

Had fish n' chips a couple days ago and everything was great, the food, the service no complaints. I will definitely go back! read more

Four stars awarded as an average--Three stars for the food they serve, but five stars for the seafood market and workers. The seafood selection is excellent, and it's all from the PNW. If you need something from other waters (squid, for example), they have a frozen section as well. Their smoked salmon selection is broad in choice, and the staff are helpful and are knowledgeable about their products. The food served however can be irregular in its quality. I've had perfectly deep-fried oysters and fish, but I've also been served fish that had been cooked until it was dark brown, but they replaced it without hesitation when I called it out. There's one person handling the cooking, and they also work the store, so during rushes they can be torn between two tasks. My other food callout is for the tacos--the insides are fantastic, but the tortillas always seem cool. I'm pretty sure that they aren't preheated before the innards are added, so they're missing the flavor and tenderness that comes with the heating. That said, with their location right on the water looking out across Commencement Bay, you won't find many better places to enjoy your food. read more

Not my first visit but this time. I purchased the King candy salmon and it did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly. Easy parking, and got there when they opened at 10am. Their fish and other seafood is so fresh. This place I trust. And the location is unbeatable. Right on the water so perfect. The environment is simple and clean. Good atmosphere! Will be back. read more

It was a sunny day and I walked the trail along Ruston Way and on the way back decided to try this place, to get me some fish and chips. Well, the service was friendly and outside seating was nice, but the three piece cod order I got was just ok. The fish was a bit oily as were the fires. The cod was also a little bland in flavor, but the fries really tasted good. The portions were good sized, yet I probably could have finished everything if not for the heaviness. Will I try it again? Yes but I won't go out of my way. read more

Food was fresh and awesome! Service is decent. Loved the ambiance by the water eating at outside picnic tables. Perfect weekend walks and lunch!!!! read more

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Fish was really good a little greasy but maybe that's just the batter they use. Service was a little slow as they have a smaller kitchen. Overall a good experience and a lovely view of Ruston to boot! read more

I've been trying to check out this place for a while, but they close shortly after 5pm on weekdays, so it made it hard to catch them. Pros: Kind staff, Tons of fresh seafood to choose from and cooked food you can order to go. In the summer you can sit outside and have a great view of the water front. CONS: Not much Flavoring on the batter, It def is just fresh seafood fried. Got the Ceviche and it had imitation crab in it (WHY??? we are at a fresh seafood place).. That was pretty nasty lol If i so happened to be over there and it was open i may grab something again.. but not going out of my way. read more

Lox a bagel with pickled onions and capers. Been eating at my whole life and I love it here. Super reasonable price fantastic taste

I felt discriminated in the service. We are Asians & elderly. I ordered before 3 people order after me & was serviced before my order. I waited 30 minutes for my salt & pepper shrimp & clam chowder which is very easy to prepare before the others food order. I went to remind the staff x2 that I did not get my prepaid order yet. There was no long line before me at all as the family who ordered before me was already done eating. The food is great but the service is terrible. I don't recommend the staff at all. read more

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10/10 Food, quick, tasty, crunchy. 7/10 Ambience, only outdoor seating and while being waterfront is great, smelled a little too sewage-y but maybe that's just Tacoma. 10/10 Service, fast and friendly like I was being served by my auntie. read more

Northern Fish Products - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

We've been coming here for years now. It's a great place to get fresh seafood in Tacoma. The water views on the patio are perfect. The food is yummy and delicious. (See pics). The halibut is firm and the breading in the fish and chips is cooked to perfection. The best thing about coming here after we've eaten is a nice stroll on the pier. Yes, we'll be back again read more

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The food is a great price for fish n chips compared to the other places on the waterfront. Also they have a great selection of smoked salmon. read more

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Big disappointment. The $21 halibut was clearly frozen and heavily deep fried. It was dripping in grease to the point it was wet, yet the fish was extremely dry. Pretty sure the fries were straight from Ore-Ida. read more

Northern Fish Products - Halibut and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Smells very fishy inside. Outdoor seating only on grimey patio tables that are evident no one cleans them. Very pricey for standard offerings. Bowl of chowder is really a cup, unshelled seasoned shrimp messy to eat, small 2oz of coleslaw was warm. Pretty much filling yourself up with French fries. An easy stop for lunch when cruising the waterfront Ruston Way Path. read more

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All of the food is great, and their smoke salmon is phenomenal! If I could give Valerie 50 stars I would. She made sure our experience was unforgettable with her gregarious charm and service. If Valerie is helping you out you can't go wrong. read more

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Trust me when I say that if you spot a fish purveyor that also has a small food counter, you should absolutely eat there. (See my previous reviews about fish purveyors with small food counters in Hawaii.) Everything we had here (and yes we went multiple times) was infinitely better than any of the fancy meals we had while attending a fancy wedding. Good cooking. Fresh fish. Delicious. And eating outside on the dock, looking at Puget Sound and chasing off birds is absolutely part of the experience. read more

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Lunch was good! Chowder and fish tacos were delish. You get a lot of food for the price. Definitely would recommend. read more

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A must do on a beautiful sunshiny day when we have them. Delicious food, great service, and a stunning view that you can't pass up! Shrimp tacos and salmon chowder have always been on point! read more

Perfect lunch stop! Fresh food and amazing service. They were slammed and they made sure everyone got what we needed very efficiently. They gave great suggestions and had some off menu items available too. The clam chowder was the best we've had! Cod and chips, salmon wrap, and ceviche we had were all delicious. Great prices. 10/10!!! read more

Stopped in Norther Fish on Ruston Way 6-20-25 to buy steamer clams to take home. As I was talking to the young man who was helping me (I was trying to figure out how many pounds I will need) I asked the young man (who was very helpful and very polite) approx how many clams are in a pound ...lady worker yelled across 5 or 6 customers from the cooking area ..."We don't count the clams Mam". She was very rude, snappy voice. I'm sure the other customers were embarrassed with her tone. Most employed people will walk up to a customer and ask if they could help you. NOT THIS LADY I don't know her name; she was working at 12:30pm on 6-20-25 I will NEVER shop at your store again. (by the way....I love your fish and chips and clams) ~Marty read more

While along Washington Coast, you really need to taste fresh oysters. This location is one of the best lunch or pre dinner stops if you're craving oysters. $13.99 gets you a bunch of fries oysters and fries. That's a deal! You can get fish and chips, chowders, and fresh seafood here, among other things. Limited seating outside but lots of park tables in short walking distance. read more

Craving fish and chips in Tacoma? Be sure to stop here. Located on the water front it is a perfect spot for fish shack fish and chips and the food won't disappoint. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called at the window even when it was summer busy the wait was not long. Grab a table outside and enjoy the view of Puget Sound for a perfect afternoon. read more

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I had heard a lot about this place, so I parked my bike and walked in. Wasn't that busy but the cashier/cook took a minute to kinda greet me. Obviously she knew I was a new customer, and I'm on my bike so I was just asking how long it might take because I had cycled here. But she gave me attitude and said five minutes. Didn't even explain the menu or anything but just pointed her head at it. I don't get how in the day and age you would be rude to customers when small places and businesses are struggling. I didn't come here to get some attitude when I was looking forward to this place, hire someone more enthusiastic about their job. read more

The workers here aren't the most friendliest people, they're quite curt. They have a window outside, and that's where you pick up your orders, you order from the inside. There isn't a sign anywhere that indicates you order inside. A quick and curt, "please go order inside" without even a glance at me was told to me. And I sat the closest to the window given other tables were taken, and I could see and hear other interactions. It's the same type of short and brusque responses when people ask questions or need something. However, their fish and chips were pretty spectacular. I ordered a regular (2 pieces) and I actually got a large (3 pieces)! I'm not going to complain about this mix up at all. The fish and chips were piping hot when you get your order. It comes with cole slaw, tater sauce, and ketchup. I wish it came with a lemon slice and it could have really tied it together for a classic fish and chip dish. I didn't ask for one, so they might have it in the back? I noticed folks going back to the window asking for ranch and BBQ sauce and there wasn't an extra charge, which is nice. The fish itself was crispy and not overly coated in batter. It had a nice crunch and had its shape and didn't fall apart when eating. And you definitely can't beat the view. read more

Northern Fish Products - Cod and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Good food. A bit pricey for the cooked food. We've had the clam chowder, fried fish and oysters, salmon and cream cheese bagel, oyster shooters over several visits. The location is really cool except for the blasting train horns. Nice for a lunch and walk along the waterfront. read more

Excellent clam chowders but very frustrated that they allow themselves to run out of chowders well before closing time. Twice recently I've driven there, through traffic, had to wait to find a parking spot in the inadequate public parking, only to be told they had run out of chowders hours earlier.IMHO if you're going to have an item on the menu, have it on the menu through closing. Oh, and if you have posted hours stay open for those hours! read more

We really enjoyed our meal. Nice big servings. The folks there are very kind as they answered my questions about the rest fish that they sell. Everything tasted great and we left full and with leftovers. Thank you so much. read more

Northern Fish Products - Calamari platter Fisherman's platter Smoked salmon salad - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The seafood was fresh. The service was knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for the tips on prepping the crab. Also how to care gif the clams and mussels overnight. read more

The lady was super rude and unfriendly to us Asians but was super friendly to the next people in line. My 3 year old even picked up on it and asked why she was so rude to us!Never going back again. Ivar's is so much better. read more

Solid establishment for what it is - little food counter & fresh seafood market area. No indoor seating, very casual overall. I'd hands down return for the fish & chips, that's 5 star material. We also got the clam chowder, ceviche & shrimp cocktail. Everything was fresh & good. Beautiful view of the water. read more

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This place has some of the best fresh fish and oysters that I've ever had, comparable to getting it straight off the boat in Half Moon Bay or Gloucester. The two ladies who work here are awesome! They packed up our fish and oysters on ice, and packaged up some lemon wedges and sauce so it would all stay fresh for a couple hours until we could put it on the table. This is not a fancy restaurant with white table cloths and wait staff dressed in black but if you want some fish, it's deeelish! It's amusing to read the low star ratings ... didn't love my dog ... wouldn't explain the menu ... Spare me, if you can't read the menu and tell the difference between swordfish, halibut and cod, take your dog and head on over to red lobster for some hush puppies. read more

Great spot. You can order fish products or food ready to eat. I ordered fish and chips and a side of clam chowder. The fish and chips were extremely greasy- to the point where the box was saturated after. The clam chowder I would definitely recommend!!! No indoor seating but some tables on the outside. Quick service and friendly staff. Beautiful views as well!!! read more

Northern Fish Products - View from the side - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

All my original food plans for lunch were ruined because everybody and their dog had the same ideas as me. I was about to scrap everything and just go home when I saw this place. I was definitely in the mood for seafood. Imagine my surprise when I got inside and there's a little grocery set up in addition to the kitchen. My order was up quick. Took my food to a bench outside and ate by the Puget Sound. This halibut was a SOLID piece of fish and the batter made a perfect crunch - the kind you can hear (and that you are imagining right now.) The fries weren't too thick, and the cole slaw and tartar had the right amount of tang and proportion of ingredients. read more

Northern Fish Products - Halibut and chips comes with tartar and slaw - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Terrific seafood option , I think probably the best fried seafood option in and around Tacoma, and you can't beat the view!

Yum! This is the place to come if you're needing fresh good quality seafood both to cook at home and made to order here. I've driven past northern fish products countless times over the years but recently I actually stumbled upon this place when I was in the search for fresh clams. Tacoma boys actually referred me here and proceeded to tell me this is where they get their seafood, good to know and here you can get it super fresh. So that day I sent my husband and he realized they made food fresh to order and now the rest is history. He's brought some soldiers from work here for lunch ans loved it so much he brought the family back. And I must say I was impressed, we ordered the calamari and chips aka fries, the halibut and chips and chicken tenders for the kiddo. My husband and I shared the halibut and calamari, the calamari was good though I wish they'd serve lemons with the meal and it was a tad over breaded but not over cooked which with calamari I've gotten a ton of over cooked/ rubbery calamari from other places over the years so that's a plus they can cook them correctly. The halibut was the highlight of my meal and was melt in your mouth delicious! Literally so good and they give you plenty of tarter to dip which is always important! I want to check out more of their seafood selection. The prices are fair and you can't get much fresher than here. read more

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