I love the location right across the street from the water. It has a small, private PARKING lot, which is helpful. The CHOWDER was good. The CLAM STRIPS were some of the best, not chewy. The BATTERED COD tasted amazing! The batter tasted buttery. The OYSTERS were fresh and yummy...you only get like 6 though. The homemade TARTAR SAUCE was so sweet, yuck. The SERVICE and PRICES were very good! We have another date place in West Seattle. read more

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Spuds Fish n Chips is an Alki Beach institution since 1935 and since I was 6 months old. Spuds has raised generations of West Seattle family's on fish n chips for almost a century on there exquisite cuisine. Like most fish and chips places you have the basics, fish, chips, clams, prawns & chowder. But Spuds has perfected the batter on there fish n chips like no other place. Add some garlic malt vinegar and OMG it's delightful. Keep in mind they mean incredible milk shakes including a Piña Colada shake. Spuds fries are my favorite golden crispy fries which are the best in West Seattle. I'd recommend ordering the fish meal or just get "THE SPECIAL" which is 3 pieces of golden fried fish, fries , tarter sauce & Coke all for one price. Depending on he season you can eat there or head across the street to the Beach and dine on the beach. read more

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I don't come to Spuds very often because it's not in the most convenient location for me. But after a long day in Seattle we decided to venture over here. Alki is always packed and it's usually a struggle to find a parking spot but Spuds has it's own small private lot. We ordered several different items: "The Special" for $13.49, it included a 3 piece cod fish and chips, an extra large drink (free refills), large tarter sauce and ketchup. I shared this with my husband and it was enough for us and we brought home leftovers. I covered my fish in the garlic malt vinegar and it added good flavor dipped with tarter sauce. The fries are unsalted and were a little over cooked and some were burnt and hard. We also ordered a bowl of clam chowder for $5.79. It tasted ok today. It wasn't as delicious as I remembered it to be, but it had a decent amount of clams. We were initially going to order popcorn shrimp for my kiddo, but they didn't have any here like the Greenlake location, so we settled on "chicken strips only" for $6.69. I didn't try this but my daughter said it was better than good. We sat upstairs and it was nice and quiet with a beautiful view of the water. The women's bathroom was clean enough. Overall everything was good. read more

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I have been a loyal customer for over 60 years and it is my favorite place to get fish and chips.

Always a great local spot. I've been to both the Greenlake and Alki locations. Equally have their own unique views, same great taste. It's always worth the wait for hot and fresh fish and chips. This location has both small seating area by the food and an upstairs dining area with more tables and chairs. They also have a couple of seating areas out front for the sunny days. I always get just the fish and chips. I have tried the halibut, and it's spendy so I just get the regular. I always make sure to stop by when I'm having my fish and chips craving for sure. One of my favorite spots for fish and chips! read more

Stopped for a quick bite while hanging out at Alki. Service was quick and friendly. Had no problem getting a table upstairs. My husband had the cod and I had the prawns. Both good with nice flavor and crunch but the prawns were pretty salty. The fries were ok. Not crispy at all but on the soggier side. Not the worst but they were good. read more

Spuds is a hot spot because it's right on Alki - and when you're at the beach, eating fish and chips seems like a great idea. Tons of people were eating out on the water and in the restaurant. The food is delicious. The fries are lightly salted to perfection, the chowder is really good, and they have PICKLES! I'm a pickle fiend..... Also, their fresh fruit shakes are booomb. I tried the banana and pina colada - I would get both again without hesitation. The fish was where the meal fell short for me. It was a lot tougher than I expected and not flaky like you get at most places. Service is okay, employees are nice and try and get everything done quickly. Spuds is definitely a great option for Alki visitors and for first timers! read more

Delicious prawns and fish & chips! Super friendly staff, great location right across from the beach. Their tartar sauce and cocktail sauce are SOOOOO good and the fish and prawns were perfectly cooked. Recommend! read more

3.5 stars. The day with my father in law continued. We decided to head out here for some fish and chips. The setting is sweet...right across the street from the beach. You can even see the Space Needle in the distance. Awesome views! For my food I got an order of halibut and chips and I added a piece of cod. Got a Coke to drink. Total was $24.71. Holy moses that is a grip of money. Was it worth it? Maybe....here is how everything was. Halibut and Chips- Halibut is by far the greatest fish in the world. This halibut was tasty. Small portion but tasty. The pieces of halibut reminded me of chicken fingers as far as their shape. The fish was flaky and I really dug the batter they use here. The chips were great! Huge fries that were crunchy and cut into square logs like my mom used to make. This meal was good but it was incredibly small for the $15.99 price tag. Unless you HAVE to have halibut, get the cod instead. Piece of Cod- I got a solo piece of cod. This was a much larger and flatter piece of fish compared to the halibut. It tasted delicious. I topped this with their garlic vinegar. Man this stuff was good! I'm not the biggest fan of malt vinegar that is usually served with fish and chips, but this garlic stuff was great! The fish was tasty, all white (not like some places in SD where you find grey pieces....nasty I know) and it was a good sized piece. If I came back, I think I might just load up on all cod. It costs less than the halibut and was a little bit better IMO. I really enjoyed my meal. It was a good first fish and chip experience in Seattle. The workers were friendly, the view is unbeatable and the cod was really really good. The halibut was fine too just too small of a portion for the price. Would I go back? Yes indeed! I'm not the biggest fan of fish and chips probably because I have not had really good fish and chips. Spuds fits the bill as a place that does wonderful fish and chips! I am definitely a fan! Just wish it was a few bucks less. read more

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This local favorite is always consistent. You cannot go wrong with the fish and chips. We enjoy taking it to go and eating on the beach. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - 2 Piece Fish & Fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Right off alki. Menu has a lot of under $10 items. This place gives pretty big portions! So I was happy! We ordered the fried oysters and chips. With a big bowl of clam chowder. Fried oysters had light reading and juicy large pieces of oysters. Fries were done the way I like them, crispy on the ends and mushy in the middle. Clam chowder... Not sure why mine was so sandy? Very rich and creamy. It's going to fill you up pretty easily. I didn't even touch the crackers. Make sure to dine upstairs for the "view". Everything is self service. Help yourself to their vinegar bar! I really enjoyed the garlic vinegar. Their milkshakes are made with real fruit, I'm looking forward to trying that next time. read more

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I LOVE Spud!! I've been coming to this location since I was a kid and I still get excited to eat here. Their menu is simple, the fish is heavenly battered and made to order. They have three different vinegars to choose from, pepper, garlic and regular and always give you Tatar sauce to enjoy your meal with. What I love about Spud is that it's not your uppity, $20 for one piece of fish, fish n chips joint. A two piece meal with chips and a drink will cost you $11.75 and it will be amazing. The fries are hot and yummy and a good way to taste the different sauces. Dine in upstairs for a beautiful view of the olympics, the space needle and Alki beach. Or, take it to go to enjoy on the beach! Street parking only, but you'll be able to find something on the side streets. They also have a few outside tables if you have your pup! read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Two piece meal with tartar! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got some crisp and fresh fried cod during a visit to Alki beach. The staff was friendly and made sure that customers were taking all the necessary Covid precautions. They also have a plexiglass in place to protect their employees while taking orders. Definitely recommend this place and will be back to try the blackberry shake. read more

Spud Fish and Chips is a must when visiting Alki Beach. The restaurant itself is right on the beach and two levels so diners will have a magnificent view of the water while eating Seattle's finest Alaskan cod. We ordered a two piece fish and chips, one piece fish and chips and a side of coleslaw and it only cost $18.00 The ladies at the counter are very fast and despite the crowd of people this place usually attracts, the workers whip up food very fast. The fish was fresh, crispy, and meaty. The fries were okay. The house sauces are the best. Try the malt vinegar for a kick! Great atmosphere and quality food! read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The location of the restaurant was great. I loved the view of the water. The raw cod fish was sitting to the side, on a plate with flour already on it. The plate was uncovered when I saw it. The uncooked fries were sitting in individual basket, waiting to dropped in the grease. The fries were also uncovered. There were flies flying around too. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Cod 1 Piece Fish & Fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We have coming here for over 20 years.... The past two visits were very disappointing.... The coating on the fish is off and the fries weren't cooked all the way through... We won't be back read more

There was a line and they have tapes inside where you can stand. Once your done ordering, you just wait outside and someone will bring out your food calling your number. Friendly staff and pretty big fried fish/shrimp. Fries were okay, not too crispy and not too soggy. All fries come in shapes and size, they were still good hehe the shrimps was so meaty and juicy plump. The halibut as well, I hate when fish is dry but you ain't gotta worry about this place. I'm happy the fried clams were cleaned very well since their were no rocks or nasty gunk fried with it. Perfect for a date by the beach! read more

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Wow great fish and chips maybe better than Ivars! Great clam chowder too! Great place to eat by beach! read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is our go-to on Alki for Fish and Chips. We live two blocks away, but usually only visit here when friends or family are in town. Here's what you should know- 1. Tartar sauce comes with the meals, but you have to pay (.40) to get more or if you order a la cart. 2. Their fries are delicious, always perfectly crisp. 3. It's all fried. I can't tell the difference between fried fishes, but if you can- go ahead and order the halibut. 4. Bring your sunglasses if you come at sunset, it's bright in the upstairs seating area! And warm if it's hot outside... 5. Order a milkshake!!! Yummmm. 6. All their silverware and straws and condiments are in weird places.they have it all, you just have to search a big. Enjoy! read more

Really good fish, large fresh pieces of cod in a light breading We had the Special, which comes to about $15 after taxes, it includes; 3 large pieces of cod, fries, extra large drink and tartar sauce There were no lemons, but plenty of vinegar options. Malt, pepper, and garlic vinegar ... all taste really good. This can be shared between two people, but not if you are really hungry. The drinks are just fountain sodas and teas, no fresh lemonade or house made teas The upstairs has a good view, although it needs to be cleaned up a bit - the Windows are completely smudged with greasy paw prints and obstruct the view Overall the staff is nice and it's a good pit stop for some fresh fried fish ... Downside - no beer read more

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I've been coming to this place all my life. For over 50 years. I always loved it but since Ivars took over there has been a change in the quality of the food. I just ordered the three-piece halibut and fries and a banana shake. The fries were OK but the fish was little wedges almost looks like orange wedges about that size may be a little bigger and they were awful. The shake was good but it was only 12 ounces kind of stingy I think. So for $27 I'm walking out of here very dissatisfied. I'm never coming back. It's just that bad. The good Place a couple blocks down the road is sunfish so much better it's like spuds used to be. read more

The food here is good. After all it's just deep fried battered seafood and fries. The chowder is good. I like the prawns better than the cod though. read more

Very delicious! Fast service, polite staff, clean tables. The fries are not anything amazing or anything, so we always order the items without fries. Their clam strips are very good! The halibut is okay, the cod is great! I love their pickles! They cut the pickles a little, not all the way through, so that it is easier to take a bite or break it and share it. No desire from me to share though! The lines are a little confusing, I definitely recommend ordering ahead online or by calling in a phone order. read more

The older man who was working the cash register lifted his mask and stuffed a piece of fish into his mouth, fingers and all, then lowered his mask while he chewed. he then proceeded to wrap a customer's to-go order with his nasty hands. Hey man, go in the back, eat a piece, wash your hands and come back out! Absolutely disgusting. read more

We ordered several things on our recent visit. Here's the rundown: *Cod- so good, large serving, and at the price point you can't beat it. *Halibut- good but much more expensive than the cod and not worth the extra money with how good the cod is. *Prawns- INCREDIBLE. Fat, juicy, delicious. Highly recommend. *Scallops- this was by far my favorite. Never had a fried scallop before but I can't wait to try them again. *Fries- very good. Natural style which is my favorite. *tartar sauce- overly sweet and honestly next time I wold just bring my own. Overall the place is amazing and I can't wait to go back and try the clams. read more

I got take out with my mom then went and got it on Alki. Order ahead online so you don't have to wait in line! Nicer to take the food outdoors to eat it because of covid read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Single Order - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I travel from Minnesota to a watery town such as Seattle I expect to have improved fish & chips options. Spud was obliged to represent, and fortunately it was exactly the kind of place I'd hoped for. The ambiance is very seaside-village-frequented-by-locals. The crew behind the counter were just really, really friendly. So were the people sitting hear us, actually. It's just such a friendly place! What I was happiest with, though was the experience of eating my fish. The exterior was exceptionally crispy, so I was able to drench them in lemon juice and vinegar and the texture remained pleasant. They have three different kinds of vinegar and they were all delicious. I definitely wouldn't pick a favorite; just fix yourself up with a cup of each kind, and pour some on each bite. Awesome. This is a neat neighborhood and I root for all of it to get your attention. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Regular old fish & chips... but those cups of vinegar there were nice little smile-makers. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's good food wise. I ordered 3 pieces of fish, (now much smaller size from the past) fries, also smaller, and with tax and a tip pushed on us, total cost about $22.50.........So, if that's okay for you, go. No read more

I've been visiting Spuds since the early 2000s. It was my late father's favorite fish n chip spot and a favorite among locals.If price is not an issue, the halibut fish is a must with the tartar sauce and any of the specialty sauces they provide. The staff does an excellent job frying the fish and chips to perfection. If you and your group are feeling it, I also recommend trying out the fried oysters. They are fresh, well-sized, and tasty. For first-timers, try sitting up on the inside deck. You get a wonderful view of the beach. The nice thing about this location is that you can choose to do a beach walk after your hearty fish n chip meal. With a meal at Spuds, you are not just getting high quality food. You are also experience a piece of history. It is one of the oldest restaurants in the Seattle area and has developed a reputation among locals and visitors a like. A must-visit for your Seattle trip. read more

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Spud is one of those family run businesses that is such a pleasure to visit. My favorite is the cod fish and chips which was flavorful, fresh and yummy. The view of Alki beach added to the experience and I will be going back soon. read more

I love this place when you arrive you can smell the fried fish in the air. The meals come with plenty of fish. My family and I visited during Covid they allowed us to seat ourselves as long as we social distanced from others eating inside. It gets very cold on the water front in the fall and winter months so be sure to dress warm. I felt bad that the waiter had to go out to the cold to deliver or call each number. I guess they are functioning well for Covid times but they could have a better systems set up for picking up orders as I saw a lot of people waiting for there orders and nobody wants cold food. I would recommend they take phone numbers with the orders to have people called or texted as there orders are ready. But the food was great and the scenery was to die for. read more

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Good old Spud Fish and Chips - a Seattle icon. Some places have history, but not much else. However, Spuds lives up to the reputation and I can say the taste of their fish and chips is very, very good. There is more than one fish and chips restaurant on Alki: both are great and worth trying. read more

My Mom grew up coming here for fish n chips, and so did I. When we found out my brother was going to do a mission trip to England, we all came here to celebrate! I love the simple menu, incredible views, and delicious food that this restaurant offers. The menu includes fries with deep fried halibut, cod, clams, etc. plus clam chowder and shrimp cocktail. If you like the French fries at Dick's, then you will love these fries! Something that many people don't realize is that there is a private parking lot behind the restaurant that nearly always has spots available. No need to parallel park out on Alki Ave! So come in for lunch and then enjoy the beach. Spuds is the perfect starting location for a walk around Alki. read more

Sadly, the worst fish and chips I've ever had. I was hoping that this could be our go to spot but I will not return. The fish was over cooked, salty and rubbery. The fries were soaked in grease, limp and cold. Also, I had asked for three tartar sauces and I get home and there's only one tartar sauce. (I should have checked my order) Yes, one tartar sauce for three large pieces of fish. The two stars is for the large pieces of fish that you get. You get your moneys worth but it's not worth it if it tastes yucky. :( read more

I have an obsession with Spuds Fish! It's hand breaded, golden and bursting with flavor! I honestly find myself craving it and when I moved from Shoreline to Renton I was so sad that I would be so far from my favorite Greenlake Spuds and then I remembered ALKI SPUDS!!! While the recipe is still the same the price point is better at this location. When visiting this location you can see the water and people watch too! The staff is always so friendly and the fresh cut fries put this experience over the top. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Some big ass fish planks! One will fill ya up, three will put you overboard! Great chowder as well read more

There are very few fish and chips chains in the greater Seattle area, including Ivars and Spuds. Skippers and Steamers both bit the dust after changing their breading to reduce costs. The cod filets at Spuds are three times the size as Ivars world class cuts. Spuds fries are home cut and cooked to perfection. The Alki Spuds location is second to no other on the West Coast, featuring a roof top seating area overlooking the renown Alki beach, Olympic Mountains, bikers, skaters, ferry boats, and the bluest skies anywhere. I avoided Alki for lack of parking for years, but was delighted to learn Spuds now has its own parking lot behind the restaurant, so parking is no longer an issue. read more

I've been here before and I came recently and well, it's still just underwhelming... Pros? Fish wasn't overdone Prices are reasonable Service is quick Cons? No Tabasco for the chowder (and it needs it cause it's very bland) Greasy fish read more

I use to love eating at Spud's at Alki. Due to COVID and the West Seattle Bridge Closure, it's been 3 years since I was last there and was really looking forward to the usually good food and pleasant dining experience. I went to Spud's on November 3, 2022, at 7pm. There were no other customers in the downstairs Kitchen and ordering area. As I walked in, I immediately saw an employee, an older man (with white hair and a white goatee) stuff food in his mouth, just as I walked in the door. Normally I would have just walked out the door if I saw something like this in a restaurant, but I came all the way in the dark and rain from the Queen Anne Hill area and was looking forward to a long-awaited dinner at Spud's. The employee didn't even wash his hands after stuffing food in his mouth and seeing me come in. He comes to the register and is chewing his food while taking my order....that was so disgusting and unsanitary. That was first RED FLAG this place is filthy and unsanitary. Thank goodness he at least put on a glove before he handled the food (or I would have walked out the door) The raw cod was sitting on a plate, unrefrigerated in flour, that he took and put into the fryer. There were no other customers in the restaurant, so I'll assume the Cod had been sitting there unrefrigerated in the open for quite some time. Then I could see the all the uncooked fries had been sitting in a metal basket over the fryer. He grabs some of the uncooked fries sitting in the metal basket over the fryers and puts them and another basket and puts them into the fryer oil. The French Fries ending up tasting burnt, stale and dried out, even though they just came out of the fryer. They were already hot from sitting over the hot fryer (for who knows how long) before they were cooked and ended up being overcooked. They certainly weren't covered and refrigerated before they were cooked. The Fish was good and at least I didn't get sick from their unsanitary kitchen food preparation. It was close to $20 with tax for a 3 piece Fish & Chips Dinner. The chips were overcooked, burnt, dried out and stale from unsanitary storage and being preheated, sitting over a hot fryer (for who knows how long) and I threw them out...they tasted horrible! As I looked at previous older Yelp reviews of Spud's at Alki, I could see I was not the first person to spot Spud's disgusting, unsanitary food preparation practices. A Yelp review posted 2/28/22 says; "The older man who was working the cash register, lifted his mask and stuffed a piece of fish into his mouth, fingers and all, then lowered his mask while he chewed. He then proceeded to wrap a customer's to-go order with his nasty hands." I'll assume this was probably the same older man that was eating food at the counter and served me last night. Another Yelp review posted 12/29/21 says; "The raw Cod fish was sitting to the side, on a plate with flour already on it. The plate was uncovered when I saw it. The uncooked fries were sitting in (an) individual basket, waiting to (be) dropped in the grease. The fries were also uncovered. there were flies flying around too". Exactly the same unsanitary food preparation I observed. I'll assume management reads these reviews but apparently they don't care to make any changes, even allowing an employee to continually munch on food in the cooking area between customers. I have so many great memories of going to Spud's at Alki since childhood. It's so sad to see this place go downhill in the past few years. I won't be going back to Spud's again. They need a visit by the Department of Health. Places this unsanitary are usually shut down by the Health Department, until they make necessary health changes. I wonder how this place passed the Health Department inspection? They certainly didn't inspect this place in the evenings! read more

Came in the other day and had an awesome meal, but I noticed there was no option to leave a tip, and that really bothers me. Unless you're paying your staff significantly higher than minimum wage, there should be a tip line. Good food, better staff. Add a tip line. read more