We randomly stumbled in here for lunch on Labor Day weekend after walking along the beach. I ordered the 1-piece fish and chips meal, and my husband ordered the 2-piece fish and chips meal. We agreed that the fish itself was the highlight: very flaky and not greasy at all. I didn't, however, care for the tartar sauce, because it was way too sweet. There were a handful of tables outside, and we were able to snatch one once we received our food. They were pretty dirty, so it would've been nice if someone came out and wiped them down every once in awhile. Overall, it was a solid lunch for a very fair price. read more

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

Never had a bad experience here. Fish is always hot and fresh. I just wish they would accept credit card tips because I don't always have cash on me (didn't see an option to do so when I visited a few months ago). read more

Spud's has been my favorite Fish & Chips since the 70's. The whole experience from food to Alki to malt vinager is special to me. I always liked he fresh fish and fresh cut potatoes. Last night was different and I hope this was just a bad batch? The fries were good. However there was more batter than fish and it was so crispy that it was hard to bite. I hope they did not change thei Gave Spuds a try again tonight and fish was great. Nice to see the over battered and overcooked fish was a one time issue. Thank you Spuds! read more

Just went back for a second time! It was just as great as the first. Solid customer service, quick food, generous portions and an amazing view! I'm really blown away by how big the flush fillets are. Now a days at Ivars the fish has only gotten smaller. Lucky we got a Spud's parking spot on a very sunny weekend day! Took some photos from across the street after lunch. Thanks again Spuds! read more

The fish and chips were amazing ! It's not fine dining, the price is perfect. It's a great local place. We enjoyed that they were clean, helpful and kind. The fish was tender , crispy and cooked to order. We liked that they were light , and flaky! Highly recommend this place! read more

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

Good location and about what you'd expect for pricing. Cod and other serving looked flakey were about inline with what I expected for a fish and chip shop when ai saw others eat them but the halibut was dry and clear bulk frozen.. Pretty disappointed for a fish and chip shop on the water.. next time Ill try the cod if i go back.. read more

I ordered clams from this location and didn't feel well after. The clams also didn't taste awesome. The service is okay, but the dining area isn't very clean. Sure -- the location is convenient, but I don't plan to return any time soon. read more

I parked in front of Spud's with my newborn baby on Friday, May 31, 2019 to go on a walk with a friend. After having dined there, my car was GONE. It had been towed, and I found out later it was because a Spud's employee called the towing company on my car for obstructing a nearby driveway. I was NOT blocking the driveway, and have lived in Seattle my whole life and never had unsound judgement on this. I was shocked. I also asked the Spud's employees if they knew what happened to my car, and was met with curt, unhelpful responses. It was an entire evening ruined, having to deal with the logistics of a newborn car seat taken away, a parking ticket on top of the towing fee, and finding another car to pick up my SUV in TUKWILA. I don't recommend entering Spud's for their unfriendly service alone. read more

FOOD: 4/5 I love seafood and chips. Their cod and chips is so good. I have also tried their scallops, which I was also happy with. The portions are also very good! I would recommend their garlic vinegar with any of your seafood options! The foods aren't too oily like some other places that serve fish and chips. SERVICE: 4/5 The service is good. The people are helpful and friendly. I have been here a couple of times now and each time that I have been here, the employers were quick to give me some food suggestions or share their favorites. Though the options are endless, it is still nice to hear people who know their stuff. PRICE: 4/5 The price is good for what you get. The location wrapped in with the food balances well. LOCATION: 5/5 I would say that the location is great. It is right on Alki Beach, so the view is spectacular. You can grab some food and cross the street to take a strong along the beach. I would say, though, that the parking isn't great here especially on the weekend. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Scallops and fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Customer service was not friendly. The employees looked bored and little communication with each other and with customers. In the 20 minutes I was there, I saw two employees out of four on their phone and they only wished one customer out of ten orders, a good day when they left. I did not enjoy the food. I got one Alaskan cod and a cup of clam chowder. The only thing I liked was the clams in the chowder. They were cooked well and were good size pieces. The tartare sauce served with the cod was thick, sweet, and bland all at the same time. It tasted like a spoon full of butter with sweet relish. The cod was cut very thin and over cooked. Since the cod was cut thin, that means there is more bread than fish. I'm also glad I did not get the chips (French fries) since the uncooked ones where in large bowls stacked on top of each other like a pyramid against a wall. The restaurant was also very dirty. There were no clean tables and the floor and counters were dirty. I will say the service was fast, I had my meal in 9 minutes and 2 of the 9 minutes, it sat on the counter untouched until they called my number. Overall, I did not feel good after eating there and I did not finish my meal. This is how I feel eating there today around 6:00 pm, maybe other days or time of day is better. read more

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This place has the best fried cod I've ever had. The fries are hand cut and the tartar sauce is homemade. They have a variety of other items on the menu, but I come here for the fried fish (cod, not halibut). Come with an appetite and order the Special. I've been a customer since 1981 and have never been disappointed. Don't confuse this shop with the similarly named restaurants in Juanita or Greenlake. They don't compare! read more

I came here with my parents on a Thursday afternoon and we got one 3 piece cod and fries, 2-piece fish only, clam chowder tanker, and large piña colada fresh milkshake. Our food came out quickly and we took it upstairs to eat. The view from up there was quite pretty as it was facing the Puget Sound, and there was plenty of seating. The food itself was pretty mediocre, nothing special. Fish has quite a bit of batter and not a lot of fish, and the fries didn't seem fresh and looked like they were double fried or something. The clam chowder was quite tasty and had a lot of ingredients in it. I also enjoyed the milkshake but the ice cream wasn't really present, just tasted like drinking milk and cream with pineapple chunks and coconut syrup. All of the food came out to be around $45, which is pretty pricey. I did appreciate that all of their packaging was industrial comparable, and they had garbage cans for garbage, compost (with a sign explaining what could go in that bin), and recycling. read more

Best fish and chips I ever had quality of the food was excellent great view overlooking alki worldly experience will be back

SPUDS! It's a Seattle institution! What can I say that hasn't already been said? This place is awesome! The Alki Spuds Fish and Chips is busting at the seams with charm and character! It's one of the few restaurants near here that actually has a parking lot too! Located directly across the street from Alki Beach, Spuds has amazing views of the Puget Sound, the Ferry's and the Olympic Mountains! Great food, good customer service, okay prices... all with some of the most gorgeous views in the city! Eat in one of the dining rooms (there's a 1st and a 2nd floor,) or take your foodie goodies to go and walk across the street to the beach. You can't go wrong either way! Of note is that this Spuds is located in West Seattle. As such, the restaurant pays homage to the historical surroundings with its wall art in the downstairs hallway. Very cool pictures of old Seattle and some of the old Alki waterfront gems! Definitely worth checking out! This place is really 3 star food quality- but add in the historic charm and the million dollar views and its 5 stars all the way for Spuds! read more

I'm not from Washington and I'm discovering that I never had good fish & chips before until today. The quality of the cod was so good! (But a little stinky for the car ride home lol). The fries were also really good too. The tartar sauce was nothing special to pay extra for though. I wondered if the food would survive my 30 min drive home but I just popped it in my air fryer and it was so good! read more

Let's talk about fish, baby! After riding for two hours up and down Alki on a 3-seater bike catching Pokemon with my 7 year old and my boyfriend, it was time to grub! My 7 year old has raved about coming here before, so we told him we would come again today. Their menu is pretty simple, easy to read and makes it nice and quick to order. I got the 3 piece fish and chips to split with my son. That was more than enough. It tasted so fresh I couldn't get it in my mouth fast enough, even though it was so hott it was burning my taste buds off. The food was fantastic! Their tartar sauce is a little mayonnaise heavy but other than that, yum! I have been to Alki many times and have never stopped in here, so I'm glad I did. Great food, good service and the upstairs seating area is a good view if a window seat is available. read more

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

Egads! Personally, I go out of my way to avoid Spuds. Not just this location Spuds in general (assessment comes after years of giving different locations a try since I was a kid.) I read somewhere that this location was the first, opened in 1935 and Ivar's bought this location after the founder's (Jack Alger) death. I don't like the ultra-processed, thin, strange looking fish pieces, or the hard breadcrumb batter, or the greasy limp fries. I can do the milk shakes though. Them I can do. It's cheaper than Sunfish, maybe that's why it's usually busy. I wish Ivars would turn this into an Ivars. I'd be all over that! read more

It's strange how many mediocre fast food places are considered "institutions" in Seattle. Dicks, Taco Time, Kidd Valley and Spud. I get it in a way, people grow up with a place and have affection for it but that doesn't mean it's actually very good. I can sort of understand that part of Dick's appeal is that it's cheap, but that's just not the case at spud. An Oyster plate and a bread bowl of chowder comes to about 15 bucks. I can almost pay that at a sit down restaurant and get a salad too. If the food were really good I'd say fine but the fried food is chewy, the chowder is gummy and the bread bowl isn't even warm. I'd even understand the appeal of this beach side location if there wasn't a far better place like SunFish just down the street. Add to that the bored teens working the counter and it just come to a whole bunch of ehh. read more

While walking around Alki beach stop by Spud Fish & Chips without doubt a must! Not only because this location is the original location opened years ago. But really what not too like about some good old fashion fish and chips along with some fries or even clam chowder wash it all down or get taste buds jump started! I actually passed on clam chowder although the customers saw had it. It was looking really good. I ended up going with clams and fries. My friends that were visiting ordered the regular fish and chips with fries. So got to taste the best of both worlds clams and fish fried. Talk about the perfect fish fry. Both clams and fish cooked to nice crispy brown on outside. The inside was steaming hot! More so can tell with the fish soon break a piece see all this steam coming out, the meat of fish moist, and flaky. The clams something that can be hit or miss I have found. The clams smaller pieces so easy over cook them and the inside all dry out. In this case it was on point. The fries were ok. I do like mix it up with some skin on them. The star of the show was the fish and clams. They also have oysters and chicken on the menu. Why would you come here order chicken. Just saying... The vinegar station though was pretty cool. They have lot of different options. I just wanted stick with the original plan or with little tartar sauce. It all open kitchen or say open fry station since everything is deep fried. I can appreciate simple menu that does it right. They fry everything to order so be careful first bite. The service at the counter was fabulous. No waiter service you just wait hear number called then hopefully find open table. They have upstairs dining area so don't be discourage if the bottom part if full. The restaurant sits right along the boardwalk in Alki. The upstairs dining area really nice cause you get the view of the boardwalk. On clear day (thankfully on that day could not have ask for better weather) nothing more relaxing seeing people chilling out on the beach, people on bikes, and good food. Some place that I would come back again next trip to Seattle. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Fried Clams and Fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh man... what do I say about Spud? This is Seattle Fish 'n Chips... not Ivars. You can't go wrong with Alki Beach in the summer and a nice 3 piece. I've been coming here for years, and I'll continue to go as long as they are around. Some things I noticed on this last visit... they stopped charging extra for tartar and ketchup?!? I thought the world had ended! Amazingly smart decision. I don't mind paying $13 for great fish and chips, but charging for tartar is just stupid. They have a wonderful selection of vinegars with garlic, so good!! If cod isn't your thing (this is their standard fish) the halibut is delicious, as are the clam strips!!! If you come in the summer, get it to go and go plop your but on the best beach in Seattle. So many great memories at Spud, and I know I will have many more. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Not so cheaps, but oh so tasty - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Such a tourist spot, but still a goodie. The fish pieces are fairly big so don't think one fish sounds like it won't be enough. It's a decent fish & chip spot (not quite a dive). Good for kids. Small parking lot. read more

My cousin was stopping through town on his way to Iraq, so we had a beach afternoon and some Spud. My aunt and mother both worked here as West Seattle-born teens, and I think that nostalgia + location is reasoning for pricing. The fish was perfect underneath it's cloak of crusty butter (I peel it off) and the garlic vinegar is fresh. The scrimps were bigger than expected, and mighty encrusted. The chowder was not as meaty as Ivar's as far as 'fast food' chowder, but tasty with some condiment power. The soda had a perfect CO2. The dog and motorcycle watching is unsurpassed. The Alki stereotypes make people perusing less than stellar, and the kite surfers were entertaining. Worth a date with someone who understands the value of indulging in artery blocking while holding paws watching the sunset on Alki. :x read more

What a disappointment as far as food goes. The view is nice, the Checker was pleasant. That's it! I only continued to order because I felt obligated after parking in their lot. Go upstairs and try to soothe your barely edible $20.00 meal with a comforting view of Seattle. read more

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Spud's has quite the crispy delicious fish and chips you could ask for! Their staff are pretty friendly and their service is appreciated. For a beach location, I find it best to carry out from Spud's and enjoy on the beach. Spud's is worth it for their food! read more

I am a fan of Spuds. I like the larger sized pieces of fish, and I love the way they wrap takeaway orders in paper, sort of like the English. Some other reviewers have noted the prices. As fast food genres go, fish 'n chips just isn't cheap food, but Spuds seems to be in line with other fish 'n chipperies in the area (Sunfish, Ivar's Fish Bar, etc). If there is cheaper good f&c, let me know! Their chips aren't crispy like McDonalds, etc, but it's important to note these fries aren't coming from a bag of frozen prefried fries from JR Simplot. Spuds chips its potatoes every day. Not as crispy, but genuine with great flavor. If they need to work on anything, it's consistency. Most visits the fish is divine, but on other days the breading mix is rather salty. Most of the time the facility is clean, but on summer weekends when the place and it's restroom can get overwhelmed by divers, skaters, volleyball dudes and various beach rats, the place can get a little grungy. Finally, regarding the tartar sauce, I like it a lot. There are a couple schools of thought on tartar sauce, some like a less sweet, dill-heavy taste (Ivar's), others like me prefer a sweeter, more tangy sauce. Sort of Miracle Whip v. mayo. Just depends on what you want. Service is always good too. I say check them out@ read more

Best fish and chips restaurant in Seattle. I would say even better than Ivan's. We order the specials which have 3 big fried cods, hand crafted fried, large drink and big tartar sauce for only $15. I mean big battered fried cods that I never found in other fish and chips restaurant. Not only that they just taste so good. They are crispy outside but juicy and soft inside. The sourdough chowder bowl is so so, i should just order the chowder itself. Overall it is a must when you visit Alki Beach read more

Great place to grab fish and chips after a stroll on Alki. The meal I ordered was fresh and crispy, just how all fish and chips should be! I came here spontaneously and ordered inside, which took a while since there seemed to be many orders ahead of me, especially online/delivery orders. Because of this, I recommend ordering ahead of time to reduce the wait time -- you'll get to enjoy the deliciousness faster this way! read more

So I tried fish and chips just about everywhere I ate in Seattle...and chowder...and this place won hands down. My step mom, a long-time Seattle resident, said this is her favorite place for it, as well. Plus, it just so happens to be on Alki Beach...um, does it get any better? I think not. read more

We were here on business and decided to give it a try based on Yelp reviews. I am not a big fan of fried fish, but this fish was gooooood! The batter was crunchy and not too thick. The garlic vinegar was a nice touch, but I am a garlic LOVER and need more kick to my garlic. Nice view as well. read more

Beautiful spot overlooking beach with beautiful sunset view. Clam chowder was not the best I've had in my opinion but was still delicious. Our favorite was the fish and chips (Cod) was amazing, prices were not too bad like we expected either. Highly recommend this spot... read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Sourdough chowder bowl - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

HALIBUT FISH & CHIPS (4 stars) There's something about water fronts and fish and chips that go hand in hand. - FOOD, fried - PRICES, fair - SERVICE, order and sit - AMBIANCE, nothing special I love a good fish and chips. Being raised in the PNW we know good seafood. WE do it right. Love how Spuds is at the front of Alki Beach waterfront, perfect location, especially during summertime. HEFER STATUS HALIBUT FISH & CHIPS - hmm I love halibut and I love it when it's served Fish & Chips style. The crunchy outside layer and them the soft flaky white wish with that light taste, the bomb. CLAM & CHIPS - oh my, clam and chips is another one of my weaknesses. Though I've had better at Ivar, this is still pretty good. Will I be back? Yes. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

I've been coming here my entire life, it was always a staple of going to west seattle and we did alot since my family is from there. Tonight I paid almost triple what the price used to be, but i figured it's spuds so whatever. When i started eating I immediately noticed the halibut tasted super fishy and stringy, almost flexible. The breading was barely cooked and dry. For $47 for two small meals, i'm never coming back. read more

I see why they've been in business for 30 years. It's not just the location, but they're actually really good with the chips (fries). I enjoyed their prawns, super fried breading and the fries were a bit soggy but still good to eat with the right amount of saltiness. They do have their own hidden in the back parking area and second floor for more seating with the a nice view of the water and the Alki main road strip. Worth eating. read more

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Have been coming to Spuds since 1995 or so. Used to live at Alki so it was very close. Now live by the UW so it's a far drive to get to and there is one near Greenlake I can go to. Took a friend here for lunch to cheer her up. Hubby dealing with cancer & she really needed a day to get away. We split an order of fish & chips and some clam strips. We ate upstairs & enjoyed the view of the beach & water from up there. Food prices seem just a touch high but I'm sure the rent on the buidling is ridiculous & the food quality is pretty good. Staff all friendly & hard working. :) read more

We were visiting my Cousin Gloria and wanted to try her favorite local mom n' pop eatery. She took us to Spud right across from Alki Beach and made sure we got a table upstairs so that we could enjoy the beautiful scenery while munching on fish & chips. There's a good selection of different fried seafood to choose from. In hindsight, we should have ordered an assortment to share and sample. Eh. I was traumatized earlier by a seagull divebombing us and my usual foodie strategy was off-kilter. Dang bird got all three of us in one shot. We spent a good half hour toweling ourselves off at Gloria's with me in full spaz mode........oh, I digress...... We all went with the True Cod & fries. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spud-fish-and-chips-seattle-2?select=KFGoi1Yd_RdeMScV9rejuQ#KFGoi1Yd_RdeMScV9rejuQ Two filets for him. One for us gals. Really good! Fish & chips were on my Seattle bucket list and the expectations were met. A nice plus were these condiment bottles. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spud-fish-and-chips-seattle-2?select=PI58PeiKta5JPE3-ExQ19Q#PI58PeiKta5JPE3-ExQ19Q First time seeing slices of garlic soaking in a malt vinegar (bottle on the left). I'm stealing that idea for my bottle at home! Had a good time catching up with Gloria here! read more

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After a stroll along Alki beach, a cupfull of chowder from Spuds definitly hits the spot. It's warm, not overly chunky just the way I like it, and excellent with an ice cold coke. My boyfriend has the fish and chips and he says hands down that this place has the best Gish and chips in Seattle. Great view seats, especially from the upstairs seating, and cheap eats too! Yum! read more

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Spud's is a classic institution in the same way Dick's is. If you're wanting fish & chips and you're in Seattle, especially at Alki, then you have to at least consider going to Spud's. The last time I was there we split the 3-piece cod & chips, the clams, and a cup of New England style clam chowder. The filets if fish were fairly big. It was much larger than some of the other Seattle-bases chains that I've been to, but it wasn't the largest piece of fish either - that distinction still belongs to the Burien Fish House. Anyway, the fish was crispy, not dry, but a little flaky. It was cooked really well. The fries were good as well. It wasn't difficult to enjoy the crispy, fried fish and the crispy, fried French fries... with the crispy, fried clams. What I'm trying to say, it's pretty darn good crispy, fried seafood. Incase you're wondering, the clam chowder was not fried - but still good. The three drawbacks to Spud's are 1) price, it's a little pricey for what it is, 2) how busy it gets - I wouldn't wait 20-30 minutes in line for it, and 3) in a busy day, good luck find seating inside, which is fine - just don't come with the expectation that you'll have a guaranteed seat. I would definitely recommend Spud's to someone who hasn't tried fish & chips is looking for something iconic. It's right up there with Ivar's on the pier. read more

Spud's is a great spot for those new or visiting Seattle and is on Alki Beach - a wonderful area just a few minutes outside of the city that, to me, still has a grungy/90's vibe to it that I absolutely dig. Spud's is exactly what you'd expect and want from a quaint seaside shop and just about everything (if not everything?) comes fried - the way it should be at a Fish n Chips spot. Overall, everything looks and tastes like it should - nicely fried fish and seafood that's crisp and has the right amount of breading/protein mixture and decent fries that go up a notch with their garlic vinegar (def a must get with it). Overall, if you find yourself visiting one of the parks in the area, or going biking along the water on a Lime - visiting Spud's is the perfect accompaniement to your seaside day. read more

They have the fans blowing cold air above the tables. It's impossible to enjoy the food when it gets cold right away. It's a little better upstairs. We have to eat fast. Is that what they want? read more

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

The cod was fresh and perfectly fried! The combo was delicious and reasonably priced! Highly recommend this place! read more

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