What a Catch is the absolute perfect name for this place because it is such a great find. First time in the area and wanted some fresh fish, I ordered the Alaskan Cod with a blueberry basil lemonade. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Worth the wait, don't be intimidated by the line! read more

Great food! Definitely better to get the cod than calamari. Bigger portions!! Also, you MUST have their jalapeño aioli sauce. It's a great match with the fish AND fries :) A downfall is the line. Nearly waited 45 minutes to order and get my food... read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Cod and fries - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This place is the best fish and chips in Tacoma and they have uniques sauces and beverages. Plus an AMAZING view to have your picnic.

This was a horrible experience. Never have I been so mad at a restaurant at this price point. The staff who took my order was nice enough, but it took them an HOUR to get us our food (we ordered two meals, there were three people in front). There was a long line, but they never seem to be in a hurry. The food was okay. If you still want to give this restaurant a chance, be prepared to wait. read more

What happened to the prawns? Its changed to small battered shrimp, are you going to change it back? We tried the calamari this time, it was good but not worth the few strips you get. You can never go wrong with the fries. I just wonder about the tartar sauce sitting in the direct sunlight. read more

Fresh fish and chips from the same kitchen as WildFin. Limited menu to enable quick service. Seafood only. read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

. First few weeks they were open, was hit and miss, long lines, and fairly bad service, the bad service was solely because they weren't prepared for the crowds, and they just couldn't keep up very well. Then the food got better, my kids even voted their fish and chips as the best they've ever had, we all had fallen in love with this place, they had to work out the typical new place kinks... However, with the last visit things were TERRIABLE - First off the customers ahead of me were snobs, they were really rude, and mean to the employees, those mean girls really brought the employees down, after the girls walked away the employees were understandably in shock over their treatment, but instead of shrugging it off, and moving on, they kept escalating it by talking bad about the other customers for several minutes after, which meant: 1. They really dampened my mood with their negativity. It's was the employees attitude that set the tone, and the mood for my visit, since they were upset, everyone around them was now in a bad mood. 2. They were so upset that they didn't realize that they stopped giving good customer service to everyone else. 3. It's up to the employees to take the bad situation, and not let it reflect onto the other customers. The employees set the atmosphere, you can't let one bad customer ruin everyone else experience... THEN things got worse; I got my food, and it was the most disgusting disappointing food I've ever eaten, and this is food that the family was saying was the best fish and chips ever only a few weeks prior; my fish wasn't properly cooked at all, it was super greasy, it was clear the oil wasn't to the right temperature, the fries had the same issue, but they had really cold spots in them, they weren't cooked properly either. - There needs to be a responsible adult on duty at all times, they don't seem to have control over the stand when one isn't present.Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. read more

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Randomly dropped by on a Saturday afternoon. My boyfriend got the cod and chips and I got the calamari and chips. The calamari was really good and I loved the jalapeño aioli they have as well... However, I felt pretty skimped for $9.99 and got a small amount of calamari. I would not order it again for that reason. I took a few bites of the cod and it was good but I could realllly taste the beer in the batter. I think overall the batter was just a tad too much. My boyfriend really enjoyed the first few bites but said as he ate more it it was just so so. So the food is good, but probably not really worth coming out specifically for it. read more

Ok, I really love the food there but the service sometimes can be horrible. Like today I looked it up and it says open till 9 pm. We get there at 8 coming off a long day at work and are met with oh yeah yelp is wrong about our times. Here is a thought reach out and have it fixed then! The two young girls working told us we could go into the restaurant which we really weren't ready for after work. Their whole attitude and demeanor was not very professional or friendly. read more

My boyfriend and I thought about checking this place out during the Farmer's Market Sunday afternoon but our experience turned out to be a letdown. I got the cod fish taco which came with a side of oily tortilla chips as well as a pea salad. My boyfriend ended up getting the cod fish and chips. As for my taco, it would've been better if the tortilla wasn't cold, if the fish wasn't so oily, and if the chips came with something fresh like salsa to balance the greasiness out. I was also hoping for something fresh for my pea salad but I couldn't finish it as it ended up being a mix of peas with some sort of mayo or cream along with bacon. My boyfriend's fries and fish were super oily as well which left a weird aftertaste. Considering the price and the quality of the food, I probably wouldn't be coming back again. read more

Great fish and chips, still too greasy. Be prepared to wait inline for a long time. Customer service is slow and non existent. While I was waiting inline I noticed a employee in a corner standing doing nothing when she should be working with long lines and customers waiting to order and get their food. 2 STARS for bad customer service but 4 stars for food. read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Come here! I love this place. We were exploring the newly developed Ruston area and came across this great place. It's a walk up fish bar. The staff was friendly, it was decently priced and quick. The food was great, even the sauce selection was good (they had the usual suspects tartar, ketchup, cocktail, but also an amazing jalapeño aioli which I recommend). I had the halibut and chips and it was great! The seafood chowder was great too! Fries were good too. I'll definitely come back and definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves great fish and chips. read more

If you like a grab and go fish place this is a good place to go. The cod was battered perfectly and the clams were pretty good also. The seafood chowder had a great taste.. I liked the blackberry basil lemonade. Would deffinately go back. read more

I got a 4 piece cod and chips. Would have got chowder too but they were out. Total mush. I could have eaten it with a spoon. Horrible.

The fish was crispy, battered and fried to order, just perfect. The fries were good and plenty(way too many!) The sad part is no where to sit. It is a take out window in a courtyard of a new disneyland like development. There are tall tables to stand at, but chairs would be much nicer, and there is plenty of room to put them. So, Food=EXCELLENT Service= just fine and dandy Eating arrangements need work. read more

Such a great idea! A walk up eatery on the boardwalk of Ruston Way. The fish and chips are excellent but that Banh mi taco?! It is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I'm not the biggest fan of Wild Fin which this place is related to. But I'm in love with Daily Catch. You must try their signature drinks- I think it was a basil lemonade? It was so thirst quenching! We will definitely return and tell everyone to try the Banh Mí fish taco. read more

This is a outdoor take out fish & chips place. They do have chowder and a flavored lemon aid and soft serve ice cream as well. You can use the tables for standing at only, or go and sit along a retaining wall aside the walking area. My wife has the cod and I the prawns. The fish aspects were pretty good. Greasier than other places I have been, but not over the top. The fries were heavy grease and had so much salt on them I only ate a bit. And I love salt. The lemon aid was blackberry basil and was yummy. Overall we paid $30. While it was OK, I will not return. read more

First time eating here my son wanted seafood so we had fish and chips enjoyed the meal. Will be back to try fish tacos read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I've only had the crispy cod fish taco, but I love it too much to try anything else. My boyfriend loves the bahn mi. Super affordable and always delicious! Fast & friendly too! read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I'm not typically a fan of fish in general, we went ahead and ordered just for the heck of it and to be open-minded. This place has changed my mind completely. The fish and chips were absolutely spectacular! Delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and flaky, the fries were some of the best I've ever tasted. The cashier was friendly and the food came out surprisingly quickly for how busy they were. Overall, we definitely enjoyed it and will be back whenever we're out exploring Point Ruston. read more

Pleasant stop along Waterfront Park. Halibut & Chips and seafood chowder were very good. Limited seafood menu that is right for its location. read more

There can never be enough quick-order walk-up fish frys on this planet; I'm sure glad WildFin's Daily Catch joined the ranks. Albeit a bit spendier than most the prices reflect high quality coupled with great customer service (not to mention a great location). Great work so far but remember that longevity is the key to Tacoma's heart read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Quick and delicious - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Wait to order about 10 minutes Wait to get your food about 30 - 45 minutes, maybe longer I've last track standing here. Food taste: cod was very dry and fries are frozen not freshly made Likelihood I'll be back: is pretty slim i can get better fish and chips made faster at ivars read more

I went to The Daily Catch with some friends about a month ago. We were walking around and were looking for a place to eat so we walked into WildFin. Their wait time was about an hour long so we decided to give The Daily Catch a try. I was a bit skeptical at first because I'm not the biggest fan of fish and chips. But I was definitely not disappointed at all! It was so delicious! My sister and I split a 3 piece cod fish and chips. The fries were perfect and it all tasted amazing. I was obsessed haha! A friend also got the seafood chowder and I tried it and oh my gosh, it was so good! I don't really like seafood chowder but this one was so good I ate like half of hers! We got our food really fast after ordering, and they also had really good condiments for the fries and fish. I was very happy with this place and will definitely be back! read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

This was a great place to see in Tacoma, like the walk up. Only wish there were chairs and the hours are listed as open until 9pm everyday but I called and was told by staff that it's 8pm at the latest also depending on weather. That said the jalapeño aioli is amazing as well as the chowder. read more

Let me start by saying that I am not a huge seafood lover; fish and chips or fried shrimp and chips are about the extent of it... That being said, this place was excellent...My wife had the banh-mi fish taco and I had halibut and chips...The banh-mi taco had just enough jalapeno kick and the halibut was not fishy tasting at all... Well done! read more

Great place for fish and chips (and I am very picky). The fish batter is crispy and just the right thickness; the fries (omg) are amazing and I could just fill up on those. Sauces are amazing (but please go back to paper cups or make sure your plastic cups for condiments are compostable!). We prefer paper because it breaks down faster/easier. The service was great too - John was super helpful (they were about to close but he squeezed us in with a smile and made us laugh while we waited). I love this place. read more

What we ordered: 1) Banh Mi Fish Taco 2) Halibut Fish & Chips 3) Kids Fish & Chips 1) It had delicious flavor! Spicy, so if you don't like spice get it without the jalapeño. The only thing I have bad to say about it is there was too sauce on it so that by the end of it, it was soggy mess. 2,3) Also delicious. Both the fish and the breading had great flavor. Most fish and chips do not have much flavor and my husband was pleasantly surprised. Things to be aware of: If you go on a nice sunny day, be prepared to wait awhile. All in all, we waited about 30 mins for our food. But it was worth the wait Also they only have stand up tables so no places to sit except one little bench. read more

Expect to wait in line for 10-20 minutes but believe me when I say that their clam chowder is worth it. We came across this place while cruising Tacoma and we keep coming back for more! Get their fish and chips as well. read more

The first time my wife and I ate here it was great. The second time it was dripping with grease and over cooked. The fries where little bits of burn fries. I expect better quality control for a 13$ basket of fish and chips. We will not be returning. read more

I've dined here numerous times. And, always order the same thing: Halibut and Chips with Spicy Tartar Sauce. Seafood Chowder. Blackberry Basil Lemonade. I have never had anything more perfect. Always quick, always fresh. I dare say the best fish and chips on the South Sound. read more

What a Catch Fish Bar - Fish & Chips Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Delicious, fresh hot food! They have an excellent system set up during COVID and the staff was very kind and accommodating with a line down the sidewalk. We will definitely be back. read more

I went there today for the first time with a friend and I was helped by a very kind man named Abraham. He walked me through the menu after I asked him for a suggestion and I ended up with the bahn mi taco. It tasted great! My friend got the cod and chips and it had a wonderful beer batter. I am definitely coming back for the fantastic customer service and great food. read more

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Great location! Made my son's birthday outing special. Thank you!

Worst service I've had in a very long time. Ordered food and a shake and the idiot running the cash register didn't make the shake, didn't apologize for not making the shake, and did not offer a refund. It's unfortunate since the food is very good. read more

Love how simple this place is! Fries were addicting and unlimited self served sauces.. will have to visit again soon!

This place never disappoints us. The fish tacos are both delicious!! Fish and chips has the crispiest batter and all you can pump tartar sauce which is my favorite part. I don't like restaurants telling me how much tartar I can have ;) I always add on a seafood chowder and it's enough food to fill my daughter and I up. Also, soft serve ice cream for dessert! Yumm read more

After a recommendation, I grabbed a 4pc halibut and 3pc cod with chips and brought it home to the family. Overall impression.....underwhelming. Been there done that, if by chance I had a go to food spot... the Daily Catch, unfortunately, would not top my list. But for a quick bite it is worth a try. Not sure if the fish were truly a Daily catch but rather the frozen variety and my daughter stated the fish was bland, lacking any seasoning. What is positive about this spot is the location, right on the water front....amazing views. Maybe I will give it another try and perhaps provide a better write up. read more

Great place to eat while enjoying the new Ruston way. The fish and fries aren't overpowered by the being fried they are both flavored nicely. The tacos are also flavored nicely and go well with the fries... I feel like if you're in the mood for fried food get the fish and fries but if you want a nice blend of fried and fresh you should get the tacos. And you can cool off with an ice cream cone to finish it off. We eat here every time we go to Ruston way and actually look forward to it. read more

Yum... fish and chips were fresh, crispy and clean cooked. Could tell they dont over use oil. The jalepeno tarter was amaaazing. I've never had a hard time stopping eating fries before. Prices great. I also had a BlackBerry basil shake. Very glad we stopped to grab a quick bite. read more