Ashley K.

-1 star for the prices. Even though my meal was awesome, it was just a little too steep I think for lunch, even given the location. But that being said... I'd totally recommend it! We'd just finished up kayaking at Moss Bay next door. Despite bringing snacks, we were too hungry to do much planning on where to eat lunch. Lucky for us, The 100 Pound Clam was looming right nearby. Their outside patio is incredible and it's spaced out nicely. I feel like restaurants really like to crowd their outside spots in the summer, but this wasn't the case. Even at full capacity, it wasn't too loud or boisterous out there. We ordered at the outside station. I got the fishwich BLT and my date got the fish and chips. Had they had some better small options besides the overpriced salad, we probably would have gotten a small item and shared one of those. The portions were more than we could finish and we took some leftovers home. The BLT was incredible. The tomatoes were ultra-ripe heirlooms that melted in my mouth. Great ratio of thick cut bacon and a huge piece of salmon that was succulent and juicy and fresh. Like, I think this may have been one of my favorite sandwiches. The bread was big and soft and slightly sweet, and again was a good ratio to the sandwich filling. The fish and chips weren't as impressive. The breading was nice, but overall it was lacking flavor. The dill fries are great though. We both got a glass of rose at $9. It was served a little too warm. Meh. I'll probably try to plan better and not go back to blow a bunch on lunch if I can avoid it, but I gotta say, it was super tasty and their venue is perfect. If I was feeling extravagant, I'd stop in again and get the same.

Marie B.

Sometimes one has to break free from Ray's, Duke's, and Ivar's to experience seafood and sunshine. The kiddo and I decided to checkout 100 Pound Clam over in the land of South Lake Union. Arrived at the tail end of the annual Obliteride cycling event, but managed to find parking. 0-1 or 1-2 hour pay lot parking?...actually ordered, ate, and read the Sunday paper without much challenge since tables turned over relatively fast. Could have got away with 1 hour paid parking, oh well still cheaper than getting a ticket or towed! Ordering is straightforward. Snag a table, wait for your name to be called, trays brought to your bench. Yes, it's pricey but you are paying for quality seafood, not frozen fish sticks! Just remember to bus your table and sort as appropriate at the side table. Positive karma will come your way. Beverages had included iced water, Mexican Coke, and an iced tea (the latter two were $3 each). Refreshing on a hot day. Some of the seating is shaded, but not all, so bring the hat and shades if needed. Kiddo had the Steamed Clams ($16) with potato bread slices to sop up the broth. They kindly also provide a big soup spoon. I opted for the Rockfish and Chips (plain or dill, $15). Both selections were perfectly executed on flavor and presentation. That broth was 'epic and tasty' and rockfish was both crunchy and moist. Enough fries to share and thankfully, not soggy. When the Pacific Northwest is blessed with decent summer weather, 100 Pound Clam is a perfect way to celebrate it!

Tammy E.

Yum! This permanent food-truck style stand sits outside the new pub, The White Swan. Order up at the stand and they bring it out to the seat of your choosing outside on the patio, where there are tables, and a high top overlooking Lake Union. Food options are great if you are a seafood lover! The Rockfish and chips were not your average fish and chips!! The rockfish was so tasty and fresh, you could see it easily flaking bite after bite. The burrata and heirloom tomato dish was also refreshingly delicious. The spicy sweet tomato sauce that accompanied the dish nicely complemented the fresh, peel away, burrata ball. I didn't think it would be very filling but it was perfect for a happy hour sunset by the lake. The selections of beer were pretty decent as well. They have cans and draft so lots to think about!

Karina S.

Hands down.....theeee BEST fish n' chips in Seattle! Hot, crispy and delicious at every bite! If you don't believe me, try it for yourself. Order the 'Rockfish N' Chips' and while you're at it..... try the 'Fried Corn' super delicious, it'll leave you wanting more. Location wise, it's perfect. Cute little outdoor patio with amazing service. Love, love, love!

Phuong B.

Found Seattle's latest hot spot through Yelp and immediately grabbed a few co workers to try out on a nice hot Friday afternoon. The place was completely packed but people cleared out quickly as it's on an order and sit kind of system. We found it to be a little confusing as we weren't sure if we were to buss our own tables, but most of the people left their dirty plates on the table. As for the food, the menu is limited with under ten items as if right now. We ordered the fried corn (amazing), fried avocado and shrimp, clams, and heirloom tomatoes with watermelon. All pretty decent, however the clams were extremely salty. On the flip side, the fried corn hands down the best corn ever. With location right on lake union, this is undoubtedly a great patio restaurant. I'm not sure how this place will survive in the wintertime though as I don't see an inside.

Alexa L.

Setting great, food good. This cute patio has all kinds of beach vibes. Definitely would come back if I'm in the mood to sit by the water with some good food. I've been to a few places on Lake Union on the water but I think that this is my favorite so far! The fishwhich is a gem, would recommend if you're feeling a burger but less greasy. Also had the fish and chips, much less dry than some others I've had.

Aaron S.

I dont give out 5 stars often, but this place really earned it. Seattle has some great restaurants, and this is one of them! I ordered the rock fish & chips. Fried to perfection, juicy and flavorful! You cant go wrong, prices are reasonable as well. Nice atmosphere and good vibes, with a nice little view of the water. If you come and try, you wont be disappointed.

Gypsy G.

Love the patio location, but food was overpriced and completely average. I would have expected a bit cheaper than restaurant prices for a walk-up counter. Also, their moscow mules were pretty ineffectual at giving me any sort of buzz. Given they're new, there's still an opportunity to learn and improve. My friend had the peel-and-eat shrimp. She doesn't eat shrimp heads, so a small portion of shrimp turned out to be about half that size, once she removed the parts she didn't want to eat. I had the Poutine O' the Sea, which consisted of clams, bacon, onions, scallions, fries. Soggy and cold fries are definitely not as yummy as the traditional warm gravy, gooey-cheese covered version.

Candi K.

WOW.... i'm so glad I finally was able to come to this place. This place is so delicious and the space is beautiful and they even have a nice flower arrangement at all the tables. Can we also talk about the view? right next to the lake? AMAZING!!! Was a little slow at work today so decided to take a bit of a longer lunch with my dog. I was also meeting a friend here who was running late but it was fine because its just nice to sit outside (they have a section that's in the shade which is perfect, still outdoors but not grilling you in your skin) and just people watching and enjoying a perfect day. Location can be a bit tricky but its right next to I Love Sushi. Go towards the back towards the dock. I asked the person at the front to pick between the rock fish and chips or the salmon BLT and he says he loves the fish and chips. Done! also got it with the dill fries. GET THE DILL FRIES!!! it is perfectly crispy and I love dill which just makes it 100000x better. I will say, it is pretty pricey but it is delicious so I don't mind as much paying for it. I did get a bite of my friend's BLT which was also very good. the salmon was moist (hate that word but it fits so well here) and the bacon was thick cut bacon. It comes with a bag of chips but I had so many fries left that he finished those off first. They have a great selection of beer, wine, some cocktails (like Moscow mules) so will need to come here for HH or even in the evening would be nice with the sun setting. Totally recommend this place.

Julia R.

I really enjoyed this new restaurant, and I don't mind paying for good food, but I think this place is slightly over priced. If they reduced the price by $2.00 or increased the portions or would be worth it. I would come back but only order off the happy hour menu. The view is breathtaking and I can see my condo from the patio. It's nice to watch the paddle boarders go by up close. The food was good. I ordered the Prawns and avocado, the Dill Fries and the Heirloom tomatoes and watermelon salad. Very good, and again if the portion was larger it would be worth the order of $16.00 for each item but literally we got 6 prawns. I would recommend it to a friend but warn them about the portion size, and the fact you have to bus your own table, and I think they will understand that the food doesn't reflect the price correctly.

Ariana M.

Bad experience. I got the steamed clams. They were too salty to finish. If I'd wanted to sop up to he extra broth I wouldn't have been able to because they gave me four tiny slices of bread. Full of butter and no wet nap or way to wash it off my fingers. Not worth the $16 paid. Furthermore, there was a trash heap built up at the table. It's a bus your own place, apparently the diners before me didn't get the memo and the servers were too busy to care. It was packed and no other tables were open. Seems like it'd be a good place to get a drink or grab a bite if you're already tipsy. The location is pretty but the outdoor seating wasn't that great. Too hot and no shade at most tables. Might get better once they work out the growing pains but for now I don't think it's worthwhile.

Alex K.

I am so glad I found this place on my walk to work one day! South Lake Union is in desperate need of more solid restaurants, so I'm very excited about 100-Pound Clam. First off, this is an outdoor "patio" restaurant right on Lake Union. Beautiful view of the lake with an upper-class feel since there are tons of yachts around. I love the ambiance and the casual window ordering. The food is very tasty! Rockfish & Chips ($15+2 for subbing dill fries) were perfectly cooked. The fish was breaded beautifully with a crispy crust and wasn't greasy at all. The fries were generous and the dill was a unique touch. The steamed clams ($16) were also very good, with a rich broth and Mama Lil's Peppers. The dish could've been hotter, since halfway through it was basically cold. I also prefer my broth to have more garlic/acid than butter, but overall still pretty great. I really enjoyed the food here, but it was pretty pricey overall, which is why I give 4 stars instead of 5. I will definitely be back, but due to the price the Clam likely won't be a staple of mine, even though I loved the flavors and vibes. It'll be really interesting to see how White Swan Public House (basically the big brother of 100-Pound) comes together!

June C.

Location is amazing on a sunny day; great view of the water and seaplanes! We ordered a bunch of food: - fried prawns and avocado: prawns were big and juicy, avocado was ripe, they use corn batter so it's less heavy but in the end it was a lot of fried food..would have been nice if they served it with something fresh or acidic - clams: delicious! Fresh clams, and the sauce was really flavorful. They served with potato bread to dip in the sauce - rock shrimp ceviche sandwich: super fresh and seasoned well, it came with a side of dill fries which I loved! - Bloody Mary: served strong and delicious I'm dying to try the seafood chowder! Next time :)