I love fish and chips and these were great! We wanted to find a brunch spot but they all had crazy wait times, so we opted to stop here instead. Service was super friendly and you order at the counter and then pickup your food when its ready. I got the two piece cod and chips which was a decent portion for the price. The fish was well cooked but a little tougher than some other cod I've had. However, their tartar sauce and coleslaw were absolutely fantastic! So perfectly flavored and delicious. The fries were also great, and I love how they had malt vinegar to add. Great spot for some quick food! read more

The Bait Shop - Cod and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

what a great lunch find! Some of the best clam chowder I've ever had... Lots of clams, but not overly fishy. also had the cod and chips... Highly recommend. It's a light batter not a heavy beer batter. And I always judge a fish place by their coleslaw lol. And the coleslaw was absolutely fantastic. read more

The Bait Shop - Clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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A cute shop that serves fish and chips and other delicious sides I wish I had room for when we were there. We had the fish & chips with Halibut and I wish I could've ordered more but we were on our way to a rehearsal dinner. Definitely the place on the island to get some delicious fried fish & all the other fried staples. read more

The Bait Shop - 2-piece Halibut fish & chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

All items were made hot to order, crunchy and delightful. I'll say the size of the fish pieces are on the smaller side. The cocktail sauces is fresh and has a tangy feeling that is refreshing. read more

The Bait Shop - Calamari, 12oz Clam Chowder, Cod & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

This place is great. But also super unreliable. It's never open when it says it is. Their sign on the door says "Open" but clearly there is no one there. I'm getting tired of it. read more

I am presently enjoying a piping hot basket of halibut and chips! Hot delicious crispy fresh. Did I say hot? Not spicy type hot made to order fresh crispy hot Fries are also awesome. Excuse me, I mean chips. The little container of coleslaw also gets two thumbs up. I wanted to post a picture, but I ended up eating it too fast. In other words, I guess you're gonna have to try it yourself. read more

You have to try their fish and chips if you ever visit this Island - fish so fresh, aromatic and crispy on the outside. Such a minimalist setup of a store and yet classy. We picked up a box of fish and chips on our way to board the ferry and our car smelled heavenly. Definitely coming back to the island for the amazing food scene. read more

The Bait Shop - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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We flew into Friday Harbor on a Sunday morning and the town was pretty quiet. I knew I wanted seafood and saw that this place was highly recommended online! The shop itself is pretty small and unassuming, but it smells really good. It's a counter shop so you just place your order and find your own place to sit. We got a 3-piece Cod and Crab Tots; apparently they've been sold out of the Crab Tots for a while, so we were lucky to get them. I thought the Cod was excellent, probably one of the best fish and chips places I've had in the PNW. The batter was nice and light and it was obvious that the fish was freshly fried. The Crab Tots were alright... I didn't taste much crab, mostly potato. The thing I liked the most was the honey cilantro sauce that came with the tots! I would probably just get fish and chips if I came back, with that honey cilantro sauce. Next time I'd like to try the chowder :) read more

The Bait Shop - Salmon Tots and Cod - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Came in on a saturday afternoon, and there was no wait. This small shop is very cute, with limited seating, and a small menu. I ordered the 2 peice cod fish and chips for $15. It was so tasty, it came with tartar sauce and coleslaw. The fish was so light, flakey, juicy, and crispy! The tartar sauce complain get the fish perfectly, and the coleslaw was a good touch. If you visit friday harbor, I'd highly reccomend you stop by here for lunch! Eveyrone here was friendly, and the food was amazing! read more

The Bait Shop - Cod fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Ordering and coming fast. Slaws is fresh and not that sweet which I really like. Staffs are very nice and patient. read more

The Bait Shop - Three pieces, halibut (fish & chips) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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We have been coming to the Bait Shop since it opened. The fish is delicious! But the other day we went in and got a couple of orders of their 3 piece cod baskets and the size of the fish was a joke! Literally the smallest pieces of fish I have ever seen, we were all saying it looked like "fish nuggets!". For the price it was ridiculous! Do better Bait Shop!!!! On a positive note...clam chowder was great! And my daughter's chicken basket was good. read more

Halibut was good, except the breading was a little doughy and didn't have any spices to it at all. I probably won't go back read more

All we tried here was the soft serve ice cream and it was delicious and not ridiculously expensive like most island treats tend to be! Friendly, quick service as well. read more

Had clams and chips and a bowl of clam chowder. The clams were 5 star and the chowder was about 4 stars. Fish and chips looked good also. Think if I would have stick to the seafood I would have gone 5 star. Staff friendly. read more

Just recently found this restaurant so had to give it a try as a non-meat option and a lover of fish and chips. Nice that the location is walkable from the ferry dock. There aren't many seats, so I suspect most of their business ends up being to go. Since we were there in Autumn and the winds were quite cool, we were almost the only people inside as the windows were rolled up and it was definitely chilly and shady. We enjoyed our meal. Surprisingly so. Definitely not cheap -- when did fish and chips get so damn expensive? - but as a non-meat option it hit the spot. We had one 2 piece halibut, one 3 piece halibut, and two drinks that came to more than $50. So for us The Bait Shop is more of a treat than regular. read more

We got an order of the halibut, the cod, and the shrimp and chips. It was amazing. Crispy, well seasoned, the sauce was also very delicious. Good portions; the batter was also done perfectly. Also; fast. read more

This is a simple counter service fish and chips restaurant on the main downtown street in Friday harbor. With that as our expectation, we loved everything about it. The fish is lightly battered and perfectly fried. We chose the halibut for a couple extra dollars over the cod and have no regrets. The fries were well cooked and seasoned. There was a generous serving of tasty tartar sauce and a smaller serving of great coleslaw. Honestly would love to eat there again. read more

Wish they were still serving their fish tacos! Nonetheless their fish n chips were really good. We also got the clam strips and clam chowder. Limited seating. Quick service. read more

The Bait Shop - Cod fish n chips, clam strips n chips, cup of clam chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Not a waterfront shop. Cashier had an attitude. Lack of a la carte options was sad. We wanted clam strips not included as a meal but that's not an option (we asked). You can order chips on the side, but not clam strips without chips. That's just silly. The open air window seating was nice, easy to sit and eat and people watch. The fish and chips we ordered was very good quality and great taste. Fries aren't very good, clam chowder is just alright. Chowder and fries are much better at the lime kiln cafe. Simple fish and chips shop. Nothing special. read more

Amazing Fish and Chips! Light and Crispy! Mild and sweet halibut fried to perfection! The chips were crisp and tasty! Both tartar and cocktail sauce were spot on! Clam strips had a nice bite but not rubbery. Even the clam chowder was seasoned perfectly, potatoes were done but not mealy, heavy cream base... and the most tender clams I've ever had in a chowder! Moderately priced all things considered... these were near mainland prices. It's definitely a must stop if you are in Friday Harbor! read more

The fish (cod) was bland, had no seasoning. The batter was thin and not crispy. There was too much salt on the fries. The Cole slaw was not tasty. It was overpriced. read more

This is a fine place for fish and chips, but it is a bit greaser than most. No green salads and not much chance to eat even semi healthy if you're with a group of people with varying food desires. So if you want crispy deep fried fish and chips, this will match your needs exactly. read more

My partner and I both went in for their cod fish and chips and were NOT disappointed. I got a two piece and he got a three piece and it ran us about $30. The fish was super light and flaky and tasted really fresh. It is a beer batter which we typically don't prefer - a crispy panko is more our preference- but The Bait Shop batter was very light, and flavorful, not dripping in grease like a lot of beer batter. Their tartar sauce was some of the best I've ever had -I could drink it Cole slaw was basic, not a fave. Fries were very crispy and tasty...we'd do it all again!! Do wish they had more seating though bc unless you're lucky enough to score one of their maybe 10(?) seats at their little bar style set up you have no table available to you bc the only other options are benches outside. read more

The Bait Shop - Cod fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

I decided not to return to Anacortes earlier and just keep my original ferry reservation back on 9/30/20. Island wandering done, I ended up walking around the main retail area proximate to the ferry terminal. Instead of deli items from a nearby indie grocery store, The Bait Shop caught my eye. Plus there's plenty of outdoor benches to enjoy dining al fresco. Perfect to soak in some late afternoon warmth and do some people watching. Counter person was a bit brusque, but I cut some slack because of the pandemic. So essentially, decide what you want, order/pay, and get out and wait for your order from the sidewalk. The pair of massive fish tacos ($5 each) and ice cold bottled water ($2) was so worth the wait, delicious! I haven't had such tasty fish tacos since previous visits to San Diego. I was essentially prime advertisement for these tacos. I'm sure I was eating them with sheer bliss, as I noticed other stares from passersby, then backtracking to also place orders. Tasty! read more

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We were stuck in the Friday Harbor Ferry Waiting lot for 1 hour on a Sunday evening and decided to get fish and chips for a tailgate picnic. Spotted this place and took a chance.. After a 10 minute delay, our orders were up, at first glance we noticed that the fish portions were of a peculiar shaped, picture a hamburger patty with breading around it fairly undercooked, not crispy. The accompanying cole slaw was devoid of flavor but cold and fairly crispy. The French fries would have been better if they were from McDonald's. :) But being hungry it was edible but we will not be repeat customers. Upon leaving we noticed that the entry door could use some cleaning around the handle, perhaps if we noticed that initially, we might've taken our tailgate picnic dinner elsewhere. read more

The Bait Shop - Entry Door - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Quick lunch spot. Very down to earth. Halibut fish was very delicious. Wonderful clam chowder. Well worth stopping at this establishment.

We Hit this place several times over our few days on the island. It's fantastic! Not fancy, doesn't pretend to be what it's not, just good fried fish, outstanding fried clams and more. Highly recommend you grab a quick bite here before you wait for a table for an hour down the street! 10/10!! read more

Oh man I loved this place. After a long ferry ride, I just wanted some fried fish. We walked by this place and it didn't look super busy, but had enough people in it to raise an eyebrow. The menu was filled with all of my fried fish desires. One girl was working the counter and it looked like they had one cook in the back from what I could see and when I tell you this man was slinging orders as they came through, he was SLINGING them. They were coming out fresh and hot and if someone had a question about something and the girl at the register was busy, he came out to help answer the question. I got fried shrimp with tartar sauce and fries with a cup of clam chowder. Pretty simple right? NOPE. When I tell you that tartar sauce and clam chowder were flavor bombs I'm not lying. The tartar sauce had a rich garlicky flavor to it, and the clam chowder had so much taste to it. It didn't taste like I was just eating cream, you could taste each veggie in it. The fried shrimp were cooked wonderfully. My partner got the fried cod tacos and loved them. We also got garlic fries and it didn't look like much was on them but they tasted very good. If you guys are hiring, I'll move to Friday Harbor from Philadelphia and happily work for you. I loved this place, I didn't want to leave. read more

The Bait Shop - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Fantastic, very good. Very fresh very flavorful. I've never raved over tartar sauce before but this stuff was like crack! Insanely good. Don't miss it. read more

You won't get any better than this for just fish and chips. Fresh, hot, melt in your mouth halibut! Fast easy service. If you're going to bust you diet and disregard your cholesterol level this is the place to do it! read more

Fantastic experience at The Bait Shop today!! We were craving some fish & chips and found this spot via other Yelp reviews... they weren't wrong. Super filling, perfectly crispy, and all the right dipping sauce recommendations. Love! read more

The Bait Shop - Fish & chips (cod) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Aloha, when in Friday Harbor, one chilly day we were craving a nice hot soup and The Bait Shop serves up hot clam chowder, yum! Nice friendly staff, limited inside seating, a nice generous bowl of soup warms your soul to venture back out to explore more of the island. Enjoy! read more

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Ordered cod and chips, bowl of clam chowder, shrimp and chips, and clam strips and chips. Not sure if I should give this 3 or 4 stars. Texture is great for the fish and shrimp, but the clam strips are way too gummy and hard. The other thing is salt: the chowder and sauce were really salty. Also the fries were pretty average; my wife thought they were really good but after eating an entire basket I think she's crazy read more

The Bait Shop - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Located on the main road across from a nice grocery store, this is a great place for a quick bite. The fish is good, but their tartar sauce is magic. We ended up dipping our fries and everything else in it. I would have asked for another except the line can get quite long during lunch time. The chowder is a bit watery. Not bad flavor wise, just not much clams and the potatoes were chalky. read more

The Bait Shop - Cod fish and chips, chowder, and an extra order of shrimp cocktail. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Spent the day exploring San Juan Island with my family and came into Friday Harbor for a bite to eat. Fish and chips is one of my comfort foods so I was immediately drawn to this place. The staff was friendly and pretty quick (we were there around 6 on a Friday night), place was clean, and the food was yummy. Bummed the crab tots were out though I split a 3 piece fish and chips (pictured) with my wife and a bowl of clam chowder (not pictured). It was enough for the two of us and our kids were easy to feed (chicken nuggets, fries, and a hot dog). Would definitely come back. For crab tots. Accessibility: the store front does not have steps and should be able to accommodate most wheelchair sizes. read more

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If you're looking for something that's simple, no-frills, and just damn GOOD, look no farther than The Bait Shop. While we were on Friday Harbor, we knew we wanted to try seafood. I mean, can you really come to the San Juans without trying it at least once?! The answer is no. The Bait Shop is a walk up counter type of place, so don't expect a sit down restaurant. With the casual atmosphere come cheap prices, which I'm always down for. I went for the Fish Tacos and my husband got the Cod Fish & Chips. He was going to splurge for the halibut, but one of the cashiers said she actually preferred the cod. We also got some clam chowder to share. My fish tacos were good, but they really could've used some sort of spicy sauce or drizzle. That would've skyrocketed the delicious factor into oblivion. My husband enjoyed his fish & chips, and the chowder was pretty good. The onlyyyy thing I wish The Bait Shop had was a highchair. There's a ton of families that come to the island so it's a little weird that they had none... It made dining with our 11 month old pretty difficult. They've got seating indoors & out for diners, so I feel it would just make sense to have a highchair or two for families. Definitely a great stop if you're looking for yummy, cheap eats! read more

The Bait Shop - Fish tacos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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We enjoyed our fish and shrimps. Chips were skinny fries and were just ok. Tartar sauce was incredible. Clam chowder was tasty but lukewarm. read more

The Bait Shop - Fish and chips (him) shrimp and chips (her) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

They have very good fish and chips, at comparably reasonable prices. The cole slaw is about two bites' worth, as it comes in a tiny cup. Be advised that seating is very limited. read more

Food was good, but the cod portion was so tiny for how expensive it was. Not even the size of a credit card. If you like fries, this is a great place to stop. Size of the cod is a rip-off, though. read more

The food was fresh and tasty! Would recommend the quick and friendly service. We tried the 2 piece halibut, clam chowder & clams! 10/10!