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    Alava's Fish-n-Chowder

    4.5 (137 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fried shrimp and chowder
    Felicia R.

    The locals at the retail store told us about this place a little bit farther from the cruise ship dock. An easy walk for delicious food!! Staff was friendly and we got there when it opened so it was so fresh. Fried shrimp and chowder was incredible.

    Side of onion rings

    (Review written by my 13 year old) What's the tea big backs? I've got a big pot brewing.. It's Alavas Fish-n-Chowder! Delish and somewhat nutrish, this place has already caught my eye as a potential stamp of slay winner. But anyways! The service was fast, the food ATE, no crumbs, and it wasn't too pricey! When I first walked up, it was honestly giving food truck vibes and vibe was low key vibing!! I would personally recommend the fried halibut, and onion rings , they were sigma. Soooooo... yur. I can officially present the prestigious, perfect, profound stamp of slayyyyyyy!!!! ATE. THAT. UPPPPPPP. (No crumbs, %0 crumbs frfr). Gorl bye.

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    Jose G.

    Tried the Cod fish and chips and a cup of chowder. Guy running the shop said that chowder was his mother's recipe. We liked it all a lot. Complaints to his momma.

    Cod sandwich

    Scrum-didly-yum is how I would describe this restaurant. 11/10 fried fish and 11/10 friendly service. This place is no fluke and worth taking the free shuttle ride from the dock. The only thing I would be aware of is that there is only outside seating. When we went it was lightly raining but we ate in the mall across the parking lot. I got the sandwich but others in my group got the halibut or cod fish and chips but we all agreed it was delish!!

    The menu is limited right now because the owner has been in the hospital, but the food they serve is worth a visit!
    Paul R.

    If you're looking for great fish 'n chips in Ketchikan, this is the place! The small building isn't fancy (quite spartan actually!), but the food is simple, consistent, good quality seafood served by the owner's family plus a little extra help while dad is recovering from a health scare. The fried halibut filets were fresh and cooked golden brown - and both it and the fries were crispy and hot because everything is cooked to order. It might seem a little pricy ($20 for 4-5 thick strips plus fries & cole slaw) but its location right across the street from the cruise ship berths makes it a bit of a tourist trap that can command these prices consistently because of convenience and great food. We stayed in town for a week and came back 3 times because it was so good every time! Give them a try when you're in town...bet you won't regret it!

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    Lorri D.

    Honestly, just okay. I heard rave reviews. I wasn't hungry, but HAD to have fish and chips here since it was so highly talked about by so many. It didn't surprise me that I waited a really long time... I mean a REALLY long time. Hmmm, when I asked the guy if he preferred halibut or cod, he said cod. Ok, that may be true but, oddly, he told the next 3-4 parties that they were out of halibut. So not sure if the halibut is really better or just that the cod was available. Even more odd was that this was "cruise ship day" and they didn't have their halibut delivery yet and it was just after 12noon (however, they do just open at 11, but you'd think that they'd get their boats back by then). Odd, I mean I get it, but odd. So, after my long wait, I had the cod and chips. Not bad, but not really anything too darn special. Light and flakey with a perfect crunch. I'd order again and would recommend checking this place out when in Ketchikan. It's a total "typical fish place" along the water in a (basically) fishing type town. There is seating inside of if you get it to go they wrap it up with all the sides. I got mine to go and even after boarding back on the ship it was still pretty delicious! I teetered on giving them 3 stars, but really this was a total "Alaska" place to go and I love these types of small businesses!! You betcha, go check them out.

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    4 months ago

    One of our favorite places to eat in ketchikan. Don't let the Food Truck fool ya. Halibut, cod, oysters, chowder. Generous portions.

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    5 months ago

    best cod and chips in S.E. Alaska. And the halibut and chowder no math. Local owned forever and the best crew in Ketchikan.

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    There were only two people in front of us yet we had to wait 35 minutes to get a sandwich. Ridiculous.

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    11 months ago

    Food is excellent... I enjoy the shrimp and chips, halibut and chips, clam chowder... great portions...

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    Had halibut and clam chowder. Delicious. Definitely going back next time I'm in town.

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely the best halibut & prawns in all of Alaska! My go to for great food in Ketchikan!

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    Great food! Always hot, tasty, and served quickly!Chowder especially good! Central location

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    We had a little time to kill before our excursion in Ketchikan, so we ducked into The Krabby crab…read moreshack for a warm-up and to escape the cold, rainy, dreary weather. First impression? This place is way cooler than your average coffee stop. During the day it's got the cozy café vibe, but you can tell it flips into a bar at night kind of a two-for-one personality. Now, the front-of-house situation deserves a shoutout. One woman was doing it all: host, server, cashier, barista you name it, she was wearing all hats. Service was on the slower side (understandable with one person running the show), but her energy was so upbeat, friendly and engaging. For drinks, we went with an extra-hot vanilla latte and a chai latte. That chai? Easily top five of my life spicy, creamy, just perfect. We couldn't resist grabbing a snack too: crispy king crab wontons (can't remember the exact name, but you'll know them when you see them). They came with this cheesy dipping sauce that was ridiculously addictive. Here's the kicker though two lattes and that appetizer set us back about $40. Not cheap, but honestly, that's kind of the Alaska way. Everything up there runs pricey, so you just roll with it. All in all, The Krabby crab is a great spot to hide from the elements, recharge with some caffeine, grab a little bite, and yes they even have a nice bathroom, which every traveler knows is a big deal.

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