Arnies had not disappointed me yet. This place is great and I hope it will always stay this way. I had the miso black cod and it was amazing. read more

I have always liked Arnies in Edmonds until last week. I was celebrating my birthday so we went to my "favorite" restaurant. I ordered the oyster plate and a martini. What a disappointment. The martini was mixed at the table however it was so weak I could hardly taste it. When the oysters arrived they looked different than what I used to get. These were flat as a pancake rather than being volumized with batter. The crust was exceptionally tough and the flavor not being what was expected, fresh, not frozen. I didn't finish them. The vegetables were warm, not hot, and practically raw. The rice was cold and tasteless. The service and view were good but the food was not up to the standard that I had always enjoyed before, especially for the price. It looked like it had all been thrown together as an afterthought or the chef was in a hurry. The restaurant was less than half full at the time. It will be a long time before I will go back if I ever do. Dick K 4-10-22 read more

My family hosted a birthday party there for my mom. We had 8 family members. We sat in the semi-private room towards the back. Great place for a larger party. Unfortunately we booked it during winter prom time so there was a table of 23 teenagers in the room next to ours. Also unfortunately the waitress was overwhelmed and kept commenting on how she wished they would leave. The waitress wasn't very attentive to our table. In fact, I only ate 1/2 of my dinner and was taking the rest home. I had to remind her to bring it to me. Then the next day I had someone else's food rather then my own. However, I called and spoke to the manger. WOW! Seriously WOW! It has been a long time since I talked to a management person that was so attentive. The thing I liked about it was, while she was apologetic for some of what happened, she also backed her waitress up a little. I had respect for those comments. The manager offered to make a new meal, but when I told her I live an hour away she offered to refund me the cost of my meal. I also paid for my mom's meal so I thought she would take off the $22.00 of my meal. She didn't. SHE REFUNDED THE ENTIRE CHECK!!! Seriously. Wow...I will be back to eat at Arnie's again. Was the food out of this world...no...was it good...it certainly was good. I will be back because of their business ethics. That manager was incredible! read more

Gorgeous views, mediocre service, bland food.

This WAS one of our favorite places. They have a fantastic seafood salad. I was looking forward to my birthday lunch today. I assumed they were checking vaccination status. They weren't, so feeling unsafe I canceled. I also watched a couple of guys walk out the door with no mask on. So basically, you are taking your chances unmasking in this place. They aren't enforcing covid precautions. You are dining at your own risk. As disappointing as it was to leave my birthday lunch plans, the overly made up hostess was snippy in her reply when I said I didn't feel safe and would not be staying. It was a very dissapointing experience in one of my favorite places. read more

Arnie's was a wonderful experience, the location in Mukilteo was beautiful and over looked the water and Ferry Terminal. We sat outside since the weather was nice and that added to the experience. We had the crab dip appetizer which was very tasty and the portion was just right for an appetizer. I had the halibut cheeks on the daily special menu and they were some of the best I have ever had. My friend had the steak and it came cooked to perfection medium rare. We both enjoyed the meal very much. I would recommend this location for special celebrations or just a great night out as a special treat. read more

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Food here was incredible!! The view was pretty great too. I took a friend here for her Birthday & we both had the copper river salmon, which was cooked perfectly, & paired with a rice pilaf & green beans which were all very flavorful. For dessert we ordered the Key Lime pie & Creme Brûlée. Both were possibly the best I've ever had. My friend always orders Key Lime pie & this one was also her favorite. I definitely recommend this place for the food, view, & service. Our server was Clayton, & he was great!! My friend though so too. Unfortunately, a couple female employees kept eyeing my friend & I, & seemed upset at us for some reason. They kept staring at us, giving us mean looks, & then I noticed them watching us out the window as we left, & laughing. Really odd. I'd definitely recommend this place & I'd probably go back again. I just question the immaturity I saw in the wait staff. It honestly makes me a little nervous I mean, they are around our food. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it still never fails me the green curry with shrimp is outstanding and will be sure to refer to many of my friends of course it's a seafood place so we got the seafood fettuccine which was so good clams muscles scallops cod red salmon little shrimp big shrimp it was truly a really good meal, and when you order the "Perfect margarita" YOU GET A Perfect Margarita read more

We come here quite often for Sunday Brunch and to have romantic dinners with a spectacular view. The food is consistently good and the service is above reproach. We live in Edmonds and find this to be one of our regular places to come for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Arnies Restaurant Edmonds - Another fabulous brunch with visiting family. Beautiful view even in January! - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Had a late lunch and tried out the ahi tacos they were quite good. We also asked for some bread and also had some lovey steamed clams. They were operating at low capacity and there was plenty of space between customers. The staff also wore masks, gloves, and had hand sanitizer throughout. I would certainly come back. read more

Stopes in yesterday for a quick happy hour drink with some friends! If you don't know where to go, it's upstairs!!! Lol a little tricky if you haven't been before! Once you get upstairs, you understand why!! Such a wonderful view of the piglet sound and if the mountains are out... you can see baker as well as all of the olympics as well as seeing the ferry come and go!! Great happy hour!! Great service!! Very classy and the food looked great!! Definitely need to come back for dinner to get to really enjoy the experience!! read more

The food is fine. But as I took a bite of a French fry I got a mouthful of dirt. It mustn't have been cleaned very well. But everything else was good and I was the only one at our table that ate dirt. I must say I remember it being much better a few years ago. read more

I'm glad I was able to order food right on time. Whenever i need it. The service and food are delicious, good and the service awesome. I definitely order more in the future or soon and recommended to my friends. I wish I can dine in more instead of just ordering only but hopefully soon read more

Had the seafood grill and everything was cooked perfectly the portion size was just right for the price. The Oyster shooters were also amazing. The service was also great. Would definitely recommend if you're in town. read more

Decent food, small portions for adults, large for kids. Overpriced. My son kept complaining his cheeseburger hurt his lips and I helped him with a few bites and the edges were extremely hard. Also had to remind them about the bread for the table. Wine and margarita were both good. We don't plan on returning. read more

The crowd here's average age is 89. I overheard a conversation and I quote " I hear they have a Crab Louis that'll knock your socks off!" Gave them 2 stars because it's right on the water. If a nursing home attempted at opening a "top notch" seafood restaurant this would be that restaurant. The food was of the same caliber as Disneyland in both price and quality. If you like the food there, you will love this place. read more

Went to Champagne brunch on Sunday. You're started off with a fresh fruit with crema and a massive cinnamon roll with champagne, mimosa, or OJ complimentary. Cesar, our waiter, was excellent. Just the right amount of attention to make you feel welcome. I had s3afoodccrepes and my husband had Halibut and chips. Both were great. We're been to Arnie's for dinner. We'll definitely be coming back for brunch as well. read more

My husband I chose this restaurant because it was on the water and a seafood restaurant. We were seated quickly and the server was amazing but the food was not as good. The calamari was not real (no tentacles) and tasteless. We both had soup which was decent but our main dishes were underwhelming. My husband ordered the scallops and I got a shrimp platter. Couldn't even finish the meal. We tried a berry crumble that tasted like cereal. We really wanted to enjoy the meal but it was subpar. read more

The location is great, the view is great, the service was great too. But the food was nothing special. I ordered the Seafood Omelette and my sweetie got the crab cake Benedict that was on the brunch specials menu. You get a good amount of food with the orders, a fruit tray with yogurt, sticky buns, and a choice of OJ, Champagne or a mimosa with your meal. But the tab was still $50 which kind of felt a little steep. It felt more like a $35 meal $40 tops. It has a cafeteria kind of feel with regards to the decor and seating. I can admit Im a bit of a foodie snob but I just thought with such a great location it would be nice if they classed the place up a bit. Which brings me back to the food. The reason I say it wasnt great is it also had that cafeteria or retirement home kind of vibe. Everything was under seasoned and kind of bland in my opinion. There was nothing that really popped at me. I guess thats what the salt and pepper are for sitting at the table. My only issue is I dont want to feel like I am eating in a retirement home for at least another 20/30 years. This may be one of the most confusing reviews I ever wrote. Because even tho I gave it two stars and said what I have said about the food I would recommend it to people. If your not a food snob and just looking for a nice place with a great view to take mom or grandma then this place would work well and I think they may like it lol... Either way, like I said, most everything else was great. read more

Amazing happy hour menu, delicious appetizers, and an amazing patio overlooking the water!

Rudest service ever. Hostest ran ahead, we had to spend several minutes to find her. Asked for outdoor seating told us to seat ourself. Left. Then no one ever came to serve us after 25 minutes of sitting there. Anyone with any dignity should not support a "restaurant" like this. read more

Love this restaurant! The location is perfect, every table has a view of the Puget Sound, ferry traffic and the many pleasure craft enjoying the waters of Edmonds. The food is always fresh, beautifully served, delicious every time. While our table server (Riley) was awesome, the food servers got a little ahead of themselves, bringing the entrée ahead of the starters. Riley made up for it with an assortment of desserts which were the perfect finish. The wine list is limited, but contains good wines, mostly Washington, with a few from California and Oregon. When we are visiting (from the southwest) Arnie's is one of our favorites in the northwest to enjoy fresh salmon, fresh halibut, fresh seafood overall. read more

Amazing view and delicious food!!! I has smoked salmon and it was delicious - portions we're perfect. Ample parking, excellent customer service. Our waiter was very attentive and courteous. read more

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The food was fantastic and the view was beautiful. Service was excellent. Honestly I don't get the poor reviews at all. Is it an older crowd (50+)? For the most part yes but I saw younger couples with window tables that were having a nice time. If you want a nice place with outstanding views and great food you will love Arnie's. A great find read more

Arnies Restaurant Edmonds - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Let me first say I have been going to Arnie's in Edmonds since it opened. We went to dinner there last night and was sadly disappointed! I think the bartender forgot to put any alcohol in our drinks, when we told the waiter he shrugged his shoulders as if to say too bad. The meal was ok not up to the standards of other meals i have had there. If asked I could not recommend Arnie's as a good restaurant! read more

Always consistent delicious food and great service. Wonderful view and tasty cocktails. Very good value for your budget.

Great tasting seafood...the view was wonderful. Our server was courteous and attentive, the perfect combination:) read more

Well - the food was ok - kind of bland - the seafood had no seasoning or flavor. The salmon was good, the service was just so so. We had to flag someone down to get our second glass of wine with our meal, we didn't see the bread on our table and had to ask where it is. Duh a how could I have missed it? Lol! But the bread was the best part of the meal. The shrimp cocktail was tiny / in the fact of the size of the shrimp. Dinky! We have Bigger shrimp than that in Montana. The service was just ok - I saw one waiter reach in front of a guy to get the Lady her Martini. Wow! I will go elsewhere next time. Arnie - you have lost your appeal! read more

The views are nice. It's a pretty place to enjoy a meal or drink. Went with a group of five and three of our five meals and our appetizer were over cooked. The food is fine, not great. Glad I ate here, but unless I'm dragged here with a group I won't be coming back. Again, this a fine place to eat, but the food may not be up to some of the other local seafood places. read more

Arnies in Edmonds was once be considered a cut above Anthony's and Ivar's because of the quality/freshness of food, environment and overall service. It even remained a favorite of some over the higher end Elliot's, Salty's, and Ray's Boathouse because of the location, relaxed atmosphere, and small-town charm feel. Over time, changes in ownership and staff have put Arnies well below that latter tier, and truth be told, unless it's a warm weekend summer day, I'd point you towards Anthony's or Ivar's before I'd steer you here. Food & Drink: I take no issue with most of the seafood appetizers, especially with the embarrassing "popcorn lobster" (really?) recently removed off the menu. Two seafood appetizers that I'd mark as "avoids" are the crab dip and the scallops. Other than that, the shrimp, mussels, and clams will stack up OK, again not great, against most seafood spots. Moving the main courses the basic dishes like fish and chips and grilled tacos/shrimp are going to be just fine. At a price point of $12.00 to $15.00 you're paying right on par for the fresh seafood. You'll also find the seafood salads and crab (mainstays on the menu) to be on par. Where it falls apart a bit is the fresh seafood menu, which, unfortunately, is going to be a bulk of the items/orders. There's simply far too much inconsistency with the dishes. It makes it tough to write a review, because each person's experience will vary wildly, but in general I can make a few statements. 1. The salmon is poorly seasoned and executed versus nearly every seafood spot mentioned above. 2. The halibut, mahi-mahi, and cod on the other hand has varied anywhere from solid to very good. In the particular some of the best in-season crusted halibut I've had has come from Arnies. 3. Shellfish highlighted dishes in general (example: Fisherman's Platter) is below average The wine list at Arnies is a mixed bag. It's fairly limited, which means you won't find many upscale wines on here. That said, the non-pretentious part of you will be pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant that doesn't feature a wine that goes above $60 a bottle. Two whites worth taking a look at are Oyster Bay (New Zealand Pino Grigio) and Erath (Oregon Sauvingon Blanc). Neither are earth shattering, but they'll pair well with the lighter fish and any seafood salad. If you're looking for a professional opinion they'll both score anywhere from 85-90 depending on the publication and year. The bar functions reasonably well, but it's nothing spectacular. Given the buzz and what you see coming out of the bar, you don't get the feeling that many mixed drinks are being ordered, nor are there any particular inventive cocktails worth giving a try. The only time I've ever seen the bar area "buzzing" are during Seahawks games--not a good atmosphere in there in general. Ambiance & Service: The location is wonderful and is bumps the entire review up from what would have been "2 stars" to "3 stars". You've got a wonderful view of the Edmonds marina, and on a summer evening you can get sunsets in shades of orange, red, and purple (with the water). The building and seating is oriented to not only give you outdoor seating on warm days, but most seats inside have a water view. The windows are large enough that there really aren't many bad seats in the house. This is a much better experience than the Mukilteo one, if you're comparing the two. Arnie's used to be a bit more upscale, but over the years the decor, paint, carpet, and overall condition of the building has deteriorated over time. There's nothing that sticks out at you when you first walk in (except perhaps the condition of the entryway carpet), but if/when you investigate a bit, you can just kind of tell the place is getting worn down and hasn't been loved or cared for in a few years. You get the impression the place is coasting off a reputation it built 15 years ago--I would say the clientele you'll find in there gives you that impression as well. Service is around average for the type of place. You'll find the servers to be attentive, friendly, and pleasant, but you'll also find some of them to be inexperienced versus other establishments on wine or the menu. They are also less engaging/professional at creating a warm environment. It's fine for low key date, but I would not feel comfortable using this as a dinner location for key customers/suppliers. You almost get the impression Arnies functions as a farm system/training ground for staff before the good ones move up to somewhere else. Final Thoughts: You can have a truly enjoyable meal/date night here with good service, but you can also have an unsatisfying experience ordering the same menu items one night later. That, I suppose, is the tragedy of it all; while the location (and in particular the view) is wonderful, and the staff is friendly, the inconsistency of both food and service keeps it as an "average" restaurant. read more

My mom left some salmon and asparagus entree dinner she ordered tonight for me left over in the fridge. it tastes like dry, sour canned tuna. i am actually trying to make it taste better by dumping in into the congealed pork blood congee i was eating, and i think i just ruined my congee. *joy read more

Arnie's has a great view, especially during summer when you can sit out on the deck; overlooks the Edmonds marina and ferry. I like to sit at the bar and order off of the bar menu. The portions are great and you can order a few varieties of things and still feel full. The added bonus is that the happy hour uses the same bar menu just changes prices; good happy hour. Regardless if you sit at the bar or in the restaurant, the food is delicious. read more

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This was the worse restaurant I've been to in a long time. I had to eat with my fingers not because I wanted to but because all the silverware was dirty! I rarely find that I have to spit food back on my plate but the chicken was so chalky! The best thing I could say about the restaurant is that it was consistent...consistently bad!! Fisherman's plater=$23.50, ahi poke app=$12.50, Spanish paella=$21.95 & bowl of chowder=$6.50 total $70.57. Don't mind paying if the food is good. The service was slow even though only a few tables. The only thing that stinks worse then the food was the gas it gave me! This restaurant gets my triple YUK. Yuky food, yuky utensils & yuky service. Do not recommend & will not return. read more

Was really excited. We had 12pm reservation, Was set for dinner, called in and talk to a sweet nice young lady and changed it to lunch time instead. They do need upgrading. The carpet on the stairs has a lot of stains. And the front/receptionist employees, NOT too friendly. My husband made a joke "so does she eat free because she has the same name as the restaurant?" And the employee didn't say anything or no reaction whatsoever so We laughed at our own joke hahaha! Then another one came and usually customer service people acknowledge you or even do an eye contact but this one is dead too. Walked by like a zombie. Whew! So she took us to our seats and bumped in to another waitress and didn't even say shiit ... I specifically asked for a good view seats instead they gave us the one side angled to the window. :// i was like ok theres plenty of good seats by the window and they decide to put us here? ok whatever. Food was ok. Our server did good on making sure we had what we need He is friendly. But you can tell that he is only there to get his paycheck. No offense. The vibe and atmosphere is too negative. It wasnt a great first time for us. It was also gloomy and raining, but we will definitely try again when its sunny. And hoping to get a exceptional customer service. read more

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Arnie's in Edmonds is a restaurant that my family has frequented for the past twenty years. We've celebrated almost every conceivable special occasion there; the most recent being my fianc and I's rehearsal dinner in October 2006. The staff was VERY accommodating and assisted us in ensuring our guests (twenty-two of them to be exact) were well taken care of. Our tables cape was beautiful as we were allowed to bring in our own table linens and floral arrangements to marry *pun intended* with their candles, dinnerware/flatware/silverware. We also brought our own wine (there was a $10.00 corking fee per bottle) to compliment the entrees on the menu. Our guests delighted in the fabulous views, exquisite ambiance AND scrumptious food. After months of planning the night went off perfectly; and quite honestly I can say the same thing for our marriage a year and a half into it. You can rest assured that you will always enjoy a delicious meal at Arnie's. And the seasonal varieties of only the freshest seafood (delivered DAILY) provides diversity for those of us who sometimes dine there a couple times a week! read more

Let's get something straight- you can have the greatest view and the greatest food in the world, but if you're service sucks then you're not doing your job. If I spend half my stay looking for my server then I'm not really enjoying the view now am I? Me and The Girl stopped in here for Lunch on Sunday because she woke up and declared that she wanted to eat food outside and she wanted Ice Tea. That left the door wide open. We were heading to Bellingham for the night so on our way we rolled into Arnie's. I've been here before and have never seen the infatuation. Seems like the menu is limited, the service has always been sketchy and the food is passable- but nothing like what you would expect from somewhere that thinks so highly of itself. On this particular trip, we found the last table out on the deck and ordered a couple of sandwiches and drinks- the server was obviously into something somewhere else in the place that was way more important than us- I don't know what it was, but she was obviously distracted and it was aggravating. She brought us our lunch and then I literally never saw her again until I went and found her. I asked for a side of mayo that never came, we both asked for a refill on our drinks that never came, you know the drill, just a real Mickey Mouse job overall. She was quick to bring us the check though, I will give her that. And we were quick to pay it and jet out of there so that I didn't say something that I would regret- I tend to get mouthy in those scenarios. I had a chicken club sandwich that was actually pretty damn good, but after the aggravation with that lady I can barely remember the view or the food. read more

My Fiance' and I went here after taking our puppy to the dog beach down the road. We were hoping to catch a happy hour but instead found a CRAPPY HOUR. 1) They don't have happy hour at 3 o' clock on a Saturday. This is a restaurant dead time if you don't count all the old biddys coming in to get their seats for the early bird and iced tea. 2) The drinks were weak and food was just OK 3) This is my biggest pet peave as someone in the industry...I knew more about the staff and their personal lives and social interaction than I knew about myself by the time I left. For the record, we left after one drink and appetizer and headed to Anthony's where we enjoyed the deck, an AMAZING happy hour with $3 drinks and $5 appetizers. ARNIE- IF YOU READ THIS, YOU NEED TO SHAKE UP THE STAFF, AND HAVE A SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR. THE EARLY BIRD CROWD WILL BEGIN TO DIE OFF SOON, LITERALLY. *****UPDATE: I just figured out how to edit this...sooo this update is a year too late. But I wanted to state that after I posted this, someone from Arnies sent me a nasty and defensive message after putting this on here. Something about "how dare I speak of their customers dying" That's not how Yelp works Arnies....Yelp is a great tool for you to use to improve your business not chase off customers. I'm clearly not the only person that has this opinion of you. I will never be a patron again. read more

It's been awhile since I've been here, but when the opportunity to go with a Groupon came up, I took it. Back in the day, I used to come here and really thought it was a fine dining restaurant. It may have been because I was seventeen at the time, and I was naive. Whatever the case, this restaurant clearly is really only ok. The decor is out of date, the glasses are severely scratched, and the chairs still have crumbs in them. I didn't MIND it, but it didn't impress. I ordered the sirloin and jumbo prawns with a side of risotto. The risotto was clearly microvaved because the outside of it was hot, and the inside was fridge cold. It was pretty disapointing, and they didn't even take it off my tab when I asked about it. They took it to the back, re-microwaved it, and put it back in the same bowl. Steak was fair, but the prawns lacked any flavor and were overcooked. The experience was overall very, ehhhhhhhhhhhh. The very best thing about this place is that the view was incredible. Who doesn't love looking out at the water on a beautiful sunny day? read more

Great place with the best view. I have my boat moored right next to Arnie's so it's a regular stop for me. We love the all night happy hour on Monday night. One of the best bacon burgers in town! The seafood is great. Almost as fresh as the fish we catch in the sound. read more

We has a big top in for an earlyish dinner. We went 45 minutes without drinks. Half of our food was just OK and half was unacceptable by the diners. One of our party complained and was treated courteously at first, then got a bunch of attitude from the server and manager later. Totally screwed up the bills (only split two ways) and took 25 minutes in 3 attempts to resolve. Wine prices are horrid. We won't be back. read more