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    Pickled Fish Restaurant

    3.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sean C.

    A coastal hideaway worth the experience, flaws and all: Before anything else: Alyssa was our server, and she was fantastic. Warm, attentive, genuinely friendly in a way that felt human instead of rehearsed. When we paused for family prayer at the table, she didn't hover awkwardly or disappear, she joined us. That kind of moment doesn't show up on a menu, but it shapes the entire meal. It's the difference between being served and being welcomed. Mother's Day dinners are usually built on sentiment first, food second. The Pickled Fish is the rare place that reminds you why people keep chasing the ritual anyway. Perched above the grey Pacific, it feels less like a polished fine-dining machine and more like a slightly rebellious coastal hideaway, comfort, ambition, salt air, and wine colliding somewhere between elegance and controlled chaos. Some dishes arrived nearly complete, others still searching for themselves. But every plate carried sincerity, and that's rare in modern dining rooms obsessed with performance over pleasure. Burrata with Cashew Pesto, Arugula & Lemon Zest: A genuinely good dish trying to claw its way out of the plate. Peppery arugula, earthy-sweet pesto, indulgent burrata. But it lacks tension, the lemon should cut through the fat like a straight razor and barely shows up. The olive oil disappears when it should be carrying part of the conversation. And the sourdough eats like a sandwich slice instead of an appetizer; smaller bruschetta-style cuts would change the whole experience. The foundation is there. It just needs editing. Kind Stranger "Alter" 2023 Red Blend Drinks like someone trying hard not to make another predictable Pacific Northwest red, and mostly succeeding. Black cherry, plum skin, dry cacao, a little amaro bitterness lingering at the back. No syrupy jam bomb, no over-oaked vanity. Slightly rough around the edges in a way that suggests actual people made it. Not profound, but honest, and honesty travels farther than perfection. Pork Schnitzel with Sautéed Asparagus (substituted), Roasted Fingerlings & Onion Gravy: The dish of the night. No foam, no tweezers, no lecture about deconstruction. Just a properly fried cutlet that shatters under the knife, earthy fingerlings, fresh asparagus, and a deep savory onion gravy that complements instead of suffocates. The asparagus substitution, by the way, was handled cleanly, no pushback, no fuss, which says something about a kitchen that respects the diner instead of the ego of the menu. One sharp note of acidity, a brighter mustard, sharper pickle, lemon over the schnitzel, would push it from "very good comfort food" to memorable. But maybe that's the point. It isn't trying to be revolutionary. It's trying to make you happy for an hour. And it succeeds. Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Bourbon, Dates & D'Anjou Pears: The kind of dessert that makes you understand why people romanticize cold weather. Warm, fragrant, grounded by bourbon's dark caramel depth. Dates melt in like brown sugar with a pulse, pears add lift, and the compote is almost sinful. Unlike most bread puddings that collapse into wet cement, this one keeps structure at the edges and stays custardy in the center. My one critique: the bread itself runs a little thin. More of it would give the dish the heft it deserves and let the bourbon, dates, and compote have something substantial to anchor to. As is, it's excellent, but it's a few ounces of bread away from unforgettable. Cardamom Chocolate Panna Cotta with Espresso Chantilly: This dessert does not whisper. Cardamom hits first, floral, spicy, mysterious, then chocolate settles in underneath like wet velvet. The panna cotta is technically excellent, trembling at the edge of collapse with every spoonful. It's heavy, no question, but the espresso keeps the chocolate from going sleepy and the cardamom keeps it interesting. The dessert equivalent of an after-hours jazz bar, dark, warm, luxurious, just slightly excessive. Not every night. But tonight? Absolutely. Bottom line: Not flawless, but sincere, and that's the whole point. Great service from Alyssa, a kitchen that cooks with conviction, and a room that lets the meal breathe. Worth the drive, worth the wine, worth lingering until the coast disappears outside the windows.

    Drinks!

    Only stopped for drinks! The atmosphere and view were great and friendly service. The menu looked very appetizing and I was excited to see vegan options as is! Cocktails were good!

    Loaded Biscuits and Gravy!
    Jon H.

    We had a great Sunday brunch at this restaurant. The cocktails were very good and featured local cranberries. The food was delicious and very well presented. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. And what a view of the beach and ocean to start the day. We'll definitely be back ti try dinner very soon.

    Steamed clams - best ever!
    Sidney P.

    Food here is absolutely delicious. Thoughtful presentation, generous portions and fabulous flavor. Stunning view of the ocean, it doesn't get much better than this on the Washington Coast!!

    Fried Rockfish (and chips)
    Katie B.

    Located at the Adrift Hotel, this place is probably one visit and enough for me. The view is fantastic for a beach view brunch, but the menu doesn't have a ton of options and is missing its namesake of pickled fish. The food we did have was pretty good, but not spectacular. The bartender hadn't arrived yet for brunch so we couldn't get bloody Mary's but we did have mimosas. Service was alright and food came out promptly. Chowder was so-so. The fish and chips were massive and the one noteworthy thing about this place were their fries. Delicious and extra crispy thanks to rice flour.

    Crab pie pizza
    Melissa S.

    We almost didn't eat here tonight because of all the bad reviews I was reading, but I'm glad we decided to go. The service was great and we got in after a short wait while our table was being bussed. The cranberry margarita was great, we decided to get it after the flight sampler from the attached distillery the restaurant gets the cranberry liquer from. We got one with a sugar rim and the other with salt. With the amount of tartness, sugar was the way to go. The boyfriend ordered the crab pie after the distillery worker, I forgot his name (Sorry!) suggested it. It was also delicious and not something we've had crab on before. I loved the lemon ricotta that was dalloped on the top. I ordered th rigatoni with sausage added. I wasn't sure on the coconut milk but I ended up really liking it. It was spicier than expected but we polished off the whole bowl. The place was pretty lively for 8pm. We just got to see the last vistages of the sunset and they had live music somewhere in the back that i couldn't see but it didn't interrupt us being able to hold a conversation. I would come back and try some other dishes on their menu.

    Painted Hills New York Steak & Freckles Cocktail
    Maria S.

    We got sat along the window, the view was BEAUTIFUL! Service was great, servers were friendly and quick. Food tasted good but was a bit overpriced in my opinion. probably paying for the location and view. Steak was a little overcooked but nothing to send back, served with veg and mushrooms, thought it was odd it didn't come with a carb (potato of some sort) but maybe that's just what im use to getting with a steak meal. clams were yum and the bread that was served with it was perfect to soak up all that sauce. Freckles cocktail was delicious!

    Eggs Benedict  perfect crispy potatoes.
    Jim D.

    Really great eggs Benedict although they used ham instead of Canadian bacon. We're not eating as much now so it was good to split. Potatoes were great but were trying to reduce carbs so . . . Fabulous view in an eclectic room. Service was good, we were there at a slower time so we probably benefited from that.

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    Service was fantastic. Fourth floor location provides sweeping views of the ocean. Food was great.

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    Awesome food and great service. Beautiful view of the beach. Limited menu, but everything is delicious.

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    Food is very poor the cook has no concept of flavor. The view is great. The cost is more than the value

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    Wonderful meal! Really a beautiful salad with clams too. I had the panne cotta while tasty had a very over gelatinized texture. Fun place!

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    Try the filthy fries omg we went out 6 times in long beach and they were the best thing. Our meal and drinks were awesome too!

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    The views and music are fantastic! Be ready for fancy food. I love this restaurant.

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    Last time, was three years ago and yes things do normally change, especially prices for quality…read moreingredients. So you try to be more efficient and reduce expenses But having less spirt choices at the bar maybe shouldn't be one, or not having any options to tweet a choice, or not fully cooking potatoes in the chowder, or... I don't have the challenge of running a restaurant these days, but I do have choices of where to dine. It's a good restaurant, it was just so much better.

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    Clam chowder: 3/5. It was decent. Not unforgettable, but it kept the seagulls from stealing the…read morespotlight. Halibut: 5/5. This fish knew exactly why it showed up. Crispy, flaky, fresh, and absolutely delicious! My only request is a few more fries because they disappeared faster than my willpower around good seafood. Coleslaw: Let's just say... it had seen some things. The cabbage had already started making its own juice and seemed one step away from becoming sauerkraut. Definitely not my cup of tea. Tartar sauce: Good! No complaints. It quietly did its job. Service: 5/5. The staff were amazing! Super friendly, welcoming, and the food arrived incredibly fast. They definitely earned top marks. Ambiance: 5/5. It had the charm of a classic fishing shack, packed with fun nautical decorations and quirky touches. It felt authentic, relaxed, and like the kind of place where fish stories get bigger with every visit. Overall, I'd happily come back for the halibut, the fantastic service, and the fun atmosphere.

    First off, I'm biased: I don't expect "amazing" from railroad-inspired diners.......this place…read moreproves how shortsighted that actually is. I stopped in hoping for reasonably priced fried seafood.....the Loose Caboose stopped me in my tracks! The service was attentive and really efficient, the ambiance is artfully decorated dollar bills stuck in between railroad and coastal memorabilia......it's an eclectic mix for ambiance. But: I just had probably the best clam chowder I've ever had. More clams, big chunks of clams, than potatoes......and somehow even tender, yet still identifiable celery? For real, I'd eat a gallon of that chowder. I almost took some to go. Fortunately, I went a bit jiggy with my fried prawns.....and got the 10pc! Like the chowder, the prawns were beyond excellent. Lightly breaded, tempura, almost. The breading actually had body and flavor....it isn't window dressing! And the prawns were very big, very juicy, and absolutely the perfect level of done.......a revelation among prawns, for sure! The sauces didn't taste like they came off the food service truck either. Both the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce were exemplary. The added coleslaw was bright and crisp with just a hint of malt vinegar.....a perfect dressing! I stopped in for just "some food"......what I got was a delightful experience. I'll absolutely be back!

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    Tots and shrimp. Order more than you think you want, you'll be glad you did!
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