There is no ambiance unless it's early 70's seashack. Even after seeing reviews about this hole in the wall place for fish & chips I almost left without ordering. There are 4 tables inside. 2 were occupied & 1 wasn't bused. I went with the 2 piece halibut & chips To Go. Its mostly chips as the halibut fillets were small. Not a surprise given the price of halibut. Fish good. Real light batter & yet crispy. Coleslaw almost non-existant as it came in the same sized little plastic cup as the tartar sauce. I have to give the tartar sauce a hard pass. It was mostly mayonnaise. I don't use sauce on fish, ever. But it wasn't even good enough to dip the fries in. I dug out the homemade tartar sauce from yesterday's lunch to eat with Sea J's fries. Since I usually avoid dairy I didn't even consider the shakes, but while I was there were 2 to go orders consisting only of shakes. Must be the go to place in town for handmade milkshakes. read more

Arguably the best Fish & Chips I've had, but bring cash! We were passing through Port Townsend and wanted some seafood. Found Sea Js and we were blown away. It's a very small place, low staff, but the food was fantastic! Menu is fairly simple, with the addition of dozens of milkshake flavors! The fish & chips were fantastic! They were crispy, fresh, and well seasoned! We took a walk along the dock afterwards and were greeted by some harbor seals, great experience overall! read more

Sea J's Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Local seafood hole in the walls , very traditional northwestern by the Port Staff works hard handling multiple roles because it is a small local restaurant. For over 15 years i lways stop in several times a year. And always order their fish chips! read more

Food was excellent, fries were lightly fried to perfection, the fish crisp and succulent to a T. Service was warm and bustling, friendly and welcoming! Would 100% go there again!!! read more

Sea J's Cafe - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Great fish and chips, kids love the hamburger -cash or Venmo only for payment . Next time we are in town we will go back read more

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The food here is great. A small town five. A hidden away gem. The owner. One man operation. Working his ass off keeping up with the rush near the end of the day. We I stopped. Great seafood. Good burgers. Inside seating and outdoor seating. But small dining room Cash only. The ambiance has that small town coastal vibe. Good stuff. read more

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We ate here last year, and it was outstanding. As my Yelp review stated, BUT we ate there today and I have no idea what has happened but the food was absolutely terrible. Both out meals were uncooked to the point of raw. The shrimp was almost cold, and the crab cakes were ice cold. The outside of the cakes was warm but the inside ice cold. Almost, like they were frozen and weren't cooked long enough. Was very disappointed. To their credit they did give us our money back and, in the meantime, several other customers left because they saw what we had. Absolutely disappointed. Too bad they lost a good customer. read more

each time i step in this place i am transported to a place where food is made thoughtfully, diligently and with care by staff who really commit to getting it right. i can speak to the staff on any given weeknight who are just top notch, working at level 11 to keep up with the regularly high flow of dine in and take out orders from people who value really good food for an incredibly reasonable price. shout out jenny! shout out steph and kristen! yall are the MVPS of port townsend. these are people who remember your order after only ever ordering once. people who go the extra mile to get you the condiments and vessels you desire to enjoy your meal at max enjoyment level, every time. it's become the only place i crave to eat regularly in town because the extremely high level consistency is just top notch and i always enjoy chatting with the staff while i wait for the impeccably crispy fries and artistically and thoughtfully stacked burgers. milk shakes are the kind i dream of. tl/dr you'd be a fool not to stop by and get a delux burger or add bacon too and a side of the most interesting and delicious french fry shape you've ever sampled. top notch. read more

Waited over an hour for our order and when it was finally ready, we received the wrong items than what we ordered. I do not recommend this establishment, the place was very unsanitary, garbage piled up and the bathroom was filthy.​ read more

After taking the ferry, we stopped by for lunch. The inside isn't very big but is decorated and is a vibe. We ordered a 3pc cod served with coleslaw, garlic bread, and fries. The fish pieces were large and crisp. The batter wasn't too thick and the fish was tender. I loved the fries. I've never had fries this shape and loved how thick yet crisp it was. The tartar sauce was good too. Coleslaw was just okay, as it was a little bland. But overall this was still a great meal. read more

Sea J's Cafe - 3pc cod - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Was in PT for an art show and was in need of a real, old fashioned diner breakfast. No vegan/keto/what ever. I also wanted regular local people as I was artsy'd out. Sea-J's hit all my check boxes! This looks like a one woman show with the lady cooking and serving. She handles both very well while keeping warm contact with her customers. A relatively few number of tables allows this. One side bar - at present, cash only. I did not ask why. The menu item I ordered was called The Big Breakfast. That was an understatement. The portions were large and cooked just right. No foo foo frills. Just right. And the price was very fair especially considering the portion size. read more

Sea J's Cafe - A good quality diner!! - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Had 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy. Next time I'm going for a full order. Best I've had in a long time!

One of the best fish and chips I've ever hand. Everything was fresh and the prices were reasonable. Everything was made to order, so don't come in a rush. Nothing fancy just good food. read more

This place has fantastic food at great prices! The friendly, hardworking lady behind the counter was absolutely on it, super efficient and welcoming. If I'm ever back in this part of the state, I'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend! read more

Wow. I cannot praise this place enough. Friendly staff, incredible fish and fries cooked perfectly, and a hole-in-the-wall feel. This place is one of the best spots to eat in all of Port Townsend. read more

Sea J's Cafe - 1/2 of a 4pc cod meal, husband has other half - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Great fish and chips, you're not gonna find better. If you're super precious about being treated like a perfect lil customer you're not gonna enjoy they vibe, but if you want good food and don't mind people who don't feel the need to pretend to give a shit about you then you'll love it. This is my new spot. read more

Do you love fish and chips and enjoy friendly service in a place with that hole in the wall ambiance? Yes? Then why aren't you here yet? Because this place has all of the above. The fish and chips were well seasoned and had that not too thick, not too thin light, golden and crispy batter that comes from having your frying oil at the perfect temperature. The portions were generous as well, as neither of us were able to finish our orders in spite coming in hungry. This really is a gem of a mom and pop shop that deserves its lofty reputation as one of the best fish and chip spots in Washington. I wish I wasn't a 4 hour drive, because I would be here frequently. read more

Sea J's Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

First off this was the best fish I've had in a long long time. Fresh and juicy. The batter was perfect and perfectly cooked. Portions were huge both cod and halibut. Chips were very good. Yes the ambiance isn't the best but the food is great and reasonable priced. So get it to go and sit down by the docks or beach. Keep up the great food. read more

One amazing woman running the restaurant. Delicious bfast sandwich, Denver omelette, 'big' breakfast and a combo including pancakes shaped like a dog because we had our pup with us. read more

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Best BLT Anywheres! MilkShakes are the Real Deal! Need a Spoon -Fish'n Chips, Gotta Have the Clam Chowder! Incredibly Good! Deluxe Cheeseburger and Fries ...... OutStanding! Breakfast I've Experienced, With Great Satisfaction! Veggie Omelette with Sausage links, or Texas French Toast with Sausage Patties -No Regrets! Regular read more

*Note that when I went, it was CASH ONLY. Please double check before you go. I had to stop by the Wells Fargo down the street. I found this spot when looking up food places for Pourhouse. With all the raving reviews, I figured this would be the best place to grab some easy food that would pair well with beers. LOCATION & PARKING // It's this small shack with a mini parking lot in front but even if you can't find parking, there is a ton of parking on the street. It isn't too hard to find since there isn't much on the street. When you walk in, there are maybe about five or six tables to sit at with an ordering counter at the front. They also sell touristy tie-dye clothes here (??? So confusing but it somehow fits the aesthetic of this place.) COVID-19 // The staff wore masks but I was mostly disturbed with some of the other customers in here. Waiting for my food took about 20 minutes and the entire time, there was a customer sitting at a table reading a newspaper without their mask on. The customer kept talking to the staff members and they responded as if they knew the customer so I just felt it was weird that their customer mask wearing expectations weren't strict. FOOD // We ordered one set of COD FISH AND CHIPS and one set of HALIBUT FISH AND CHIPS and had one each. These were some of the best fish and chips I've ever tried! They stayed super crispy and flavorful, even though I didn't eat them until maybe 15 minutes after I ordered them since I took the food to the brewery. This was one of my most memorable food items from my trip. OVERALL // 4 stars I really enjoyed this and will recommend it to other folks who visit Port Townsend but I do hope that they become more strict with their COVID precautions. read more

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We had seen excellent reviews on Yelp so decided to try Sea J's for lunch. It's reminded us of the old waterfront cafes of our youth- kinda rundown, a little bit sketchy. We were hesitant at first look but went in. There's one person doing everything- taking orders, bussing tables, cooking, cleaning. We were craving fish and chips, so my wife ordered a one piece halibut basket and I ordered a two piece. The very nice lady offered that we could just split a three piece fish and chips. That saved us about ten dollars. We ordered and in about five minutes were treated to the best fish and chips we've had on the Peninsula. We've tried places in Port Angeles,Sequim,Port Angeles, and other towns and found good but not great fish. The halibut was cooked perfectly, firm, and good sized pieces. The chips and coleslaw were great, but this was all about the halibut. We were stuffed and satisfied. Dinner for two was under $25. Can't wait to go back! read more

Halibut and chips with homemade crab cake was some of the freshest, crispiest and tastiest fish I've had in a while! Cooked by the sweetest of ladies! Locally ran right off the doc next to the ferrie- perfect spot while you wait(: They also were making handmade milkshakes, I was just too full but would fully recommend! Others around said they were delicious definitely going back! read more

Sea J's Cafe - Halibut and chips with homemade crab cake was some of the freshest, crispiest and tastiest fish I've had in a while! - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Met a friend in Port Townsend for lunch. She was craving fish and chips. When we first pulled up I was a bit skeptical, but we both ordered the halibut and chips. They only take cash, but luckily we had some. The nice person taking orders quickly brought our food to an outside table. The weather was nice and we were able to overlook a marina. This is not a fancy place, but the people were nice, food was delicious and the portions were huge. read more

Sea J's Cafe - Deliciously crispy halibut and chips with toast, coleslaw and excellent tartar sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Best fish and chips I've had, everything was very fresh and reasonably priced. After a day of whale watching, it made for a great dinner to end the day. Cash or Venmo only. The owner was working solo during our visit, so the service was a little slow, but worth the wait. I didn't have room in my belly to try one, but I saw a lot of hand scooped milk shakes going out. read more

This was one of the worst experiences at a restaurant, ever. My kids and I stopped in after visiting Port Townsend for a quick meal for Mothers Day before heading back home. We ordered 3 cups of chowder, burger and fries, a basket of fries, a salad, and 3 soda's. Pretty easy order, right? 25 minutes later our food was not ready. We heard several people complaining about how long their food was taking, so we decided to just enjoy each others company and not complain. 5 minutes later the gal working walked out, set down two bags and said, "we only had enough for one clam chowder". Two people were having clam chowder for their meal, so now after 30 minutes what are they supposed to do while the other two are eating their meals? They couldn't tell us that when they took our order? Then, they forgot the basket of fries. We looked at the salad and it was the most disgusting pile or wilted lettuce and crap I have ever seen. I cannot believe they could serve it with a straight face. So now, one person has their meal and the other 3 people are out of luck. The gal working did not apologize or ask if we wanted anything else. She walked back inside and came back out and slapped 16 dollars down, I guess for the refund? Not sure how she came up with that number but I ended up paying 38 (gave her a tip beforehand) for a burger and fries, 1 clam chowder, and three drinks. We left. I opened the clam chowder and it was literally cold. Like they turned the burner off way before our orders to avoid the little bit left from scorching. So now, 38 for a burger, fries, and 3 soda's, and everyone except one person in our party hungry still. My son said his burger was nothing special and the portion of fries was small. Skip this place. There are so many better options in Port Townsend. read more

I've stopped by here five times this past year, everything is always fresh and fried perfectly. The fish and chips is the star, the tarter sauce is made fresh (huge plus). Add Malt vinegar and lemon squeeze for perfection. I do recommend getting the fries extra crispy :-) The fried clams/oysters also rock Only con worth mentioning is wait time/service. While I'd say it's worth the required wait time, if your looking to pick something up quickly, it may not be the best option. I've had a few mix ups with service and wait time exceeding 50 minutes. I'd also note this place is best suited for take out or eating at the tables along the marina. It's tiny and definitely gives a dive vibe. Ask what fish is the freshest of the day (the cod usually), typically they sell what is caught locally (sourced from a distributor next door to the cafe). If you enjoy fish and chips, it's definitely the stop to make! Side note: The clam chowder (when available) is a winner read more

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Sea J's Café in Port Townsend has been consistently ranked best fish and chips in Jefferson County for over 10 years. I decided to check it out. I couldn't believe I hadn't tried it before until I discovered where it was located. It's a little hole in the wall that's off the beaten path. You wouldn't know where it was unless you searched for it. It's been owned by two different families over the years. The second family has owned it since the early 1990s. It's a small space but they also have a small outdoor dining area. The two women working there were very accommodating. I was trying to decide between the cod and halibut. They graciously said that I could get half-and-half. A piece of cod and a piece of halibut. They offered the same with their french fries. They have regular fries, as well as one that has some seasoning on them. I don't normally eat fish and chips when I'm in Port Townsend, so I have no real basis for comparison but I'm going to assume that these truly are the best in the area. I liked them. My three star rating, which means " I liked it", is a solid rating, based on all the fish and chips I've had throughout the course of my life, and I've had plenty. I like that the meal came with a nice piece of garlic bread. The fish was fresh and simply prepared. Personally, I prefer a little bit of a lighter batter and I prefer tartar sauce that is a bit less mayonnaise like. This one had OK flavor but it would benefit from a few more chunks of pickle, maybe a little Worcestershire sauce and a squirt of lemon. The fries also would've benefited from being cooked a little longer. I really liked the homey, welcoming environment. as well as and how friendly and warm the employees and other diners were. I like the exterior and interior of the restaurant, which has a wonderful wall full of bumper stickers. I also liked the Popeye and Olive Oyle themed bathrooms. Some of the diners were eating hamburgers, which looked great. I've also heard that this restaurant is known for its milkshakes. I'll definitely be back. If you are in Port Townsend and want to check out a business that is much loved by locals and tourists alike, be sure to check out Sea J's Café. *** Based on some of the other photos that I'm finding on this business's Facebook page, as well as Google and Yelp reviews, I'm wondering if either the fish batter recently changed, or if perhaps my fish wasn't cooked as long as it should've been, just like the fries. If my fish looked more like the other photos, I would have enjoyed it more. read more

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Ok.. not going to lie..place is a dive..so if looking for a "nice" restaurant experience.. get your driver's license and vax card out and go elsewhere but if you are like the rest of us and want good food without all the bullshit..this is the place.. (yes they still have to abide by the rules, they just don't make you feel like your in a communist country).. No our food wasn't what we ordered and yeah the place was a little, well....divie but and I mean a big BUT... what we did get was delicious.. fish, shrimp, fries and coleslaw were amazing and when it comes to seafood, I'm a snob... now this is a basic fish and chip place, so remember that part. I am not giving any bad stars because they were super friendly and fed us great food.. read more

Sea J's Cafe - the sun setting over the marina - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Thanks for recommending this mom n pop cafe Dad. He told us he brought his wife here for a date 30 years ago n they still serve the best fish n chips he has eaten in his lifetime. Well we totally agree. My husband is a commercial driver delivering goods coast to coast, so we've eaten a lot of seafood...imo this cafe gets it right...more fish than breading gets our vote!!! If ur passing thru Port Townsend, Wa, you must stop here!!! read more

Sea J's Cafe - Fish & chips are amaze, don't bother ordering the crab cakes tho. - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Cute lil place!! Took a moment to find it but find it we did!! Was met with a smile and a "hello"! After we ordered another customer came in and was telling us about the wooden boat festival that was taking place this weekend, and other highlights about the area. Our order was pretty simple - fish n chips with coleslaw, toasted French bread, French fries with dippers... quick and plentiful! And after dinner we have the town to see! read more

Sea J's Cafe - 2 piece cod, French bread, coleslaw, fries and dippy sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

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Stopped in while working for a milkshake, the food looks great! Unfortunately they didn't have their usual ice cream so I will have to go back and try their real milkshake. Staff was friendly and seriously- the food they were serving up looked really good! Not many seats inside but they have plenty of parking. read more

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Locally operated legit fish and chip house with other items like burgers! Old school location and simple, straight forward food for the hard working people of Port Townsend... And the occasional tourist :) read more

If you want amazing Cod or halibut fish and chips go to Sea J's. The fish is fresh and the fries are really great. The rest of our food to include crab cake and an oyster sandwich was mediocre at best. What was really offputting, is that when you walk in no one greets you, there is no sign, saying seat yourself, and no sign saying place your order here, so it's very awkward for the customer. There were two people in the cooking area who didn't even look up when we came in, and a young boy, maybe 11 years old who popped up and asked us if we knew what we wanted, and that was about it. I had read such good things about the fish and chips online that I didn't want to just leave, we really wanted to try it! So we sat down and waited to see what other customers did. The place doesn't look the cleanest, we had to wipe our table down ourselves. They are off to a good start, but they really need to pay attention. read more

Great fish n chips This restaurant has great food, excellent service and a FANTASTIC Location! Sitting on the PT Bay at the Marina, is peaceful and a great stop before a drive back to Seattle, Portland or wherever. This is not really hard to find, but it makes for a good title. The signage is great. read more

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excellent cheese burger with fries will go back to try more of menu items lots of options, very nice new owner and employees read more

Loved this place - every town with a smidge of waterfront should have a greasy spoon like Sea Js. Don't expect to get all your fruits and veggies here, but if you're in the mood for an overloaded plate of fried seafood or a burger, this is about as good as it gets. Bring cash and pay your cook - when we visited there was one employee doing everything. Settle in, read the walls and wait for your food - it won't take long. read more

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The cid was great, the hamburger had 2 hairs. Won't be going back. Service was slow, there was only 1 cook. No hair net. read more

Hole in the wall place with great fish n chips. The prices are super reasonable, where can you get a giant shake for $5.50. Never had fries like that, but they were crispy outside & fluffy inside. One lady was holding it all down as server, busser, cook. Looked chaotic, but everyone's food looked perfect. read more

Good batter on the fish. A little over salted. Tastes like they get some mileage out of their fry oil. Cole slaw could use some flavor.