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    Bennett's Fish Shack

    3.6 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Don P.

    Bennett's Fish Shack is the kind of local spot you hope never changes. The halibut and chips were hands-down the best I've ever had -- perfectly cooked, flaky, and fresh without being greasy. The crab melt with cranberry salad was outstanding too, a great balance of rich and bright flavors. Even the details were dialed in: the Seattle soda (root beer and diet cola) was the best soda I've had in a long time, and somehow even the ketchup stood out -- it honestly tasted like fresh tomatoes. You can tell this is a true local joint. There aren't a ton of people working, but everyone there is hustling -- cooking, cleaning, taking orders, keeping things moving. We were checked on to see how our food was, and one of the women even stopped to chat and offer additional recommendations, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. A friend recommended this place to me and he was absolutely on point. I saw a few earlier reviews mentioning staffing issues, and maybe that was the case at some point -- but honestly, I don't care. The food was delicious, I really liked the chowder, and the overall experience was exactly what you want from a place like this. I'll be back without hesitation.

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    Kaelynn M.

    The food was good at this restaurant but it wasn't shocking or noteworthy. When you arrive at the restaurant you order at the counter and get a number for your food. The ambiance for this restaurant is fairly casual, we sat outside and the tables were fairly dirty and they were uneven rocking throughout our meal. Napkins were on some tables and not others and were not given with the meal!

    Fish and chips
    Silvya G.

    This local restaurant is truly Worthed to stop by if you are in Ocean Shores. Specially if you are a fish lover.. fresh seafood and they have a great prime dip with generous portions. This place is very popular with locals.. plus great Margaritas... great bar.

    Can Starchy "Clam Chowder"
    Cross S.

    Pass this place up. The Clam Chowder here is WTF and BS from a can. Very tasteless. I ended up leaving it because it was shear garbage. Looking around other costumers were leaving their food too. The Bay Shrimp Cocktail was meh. I lime a little hot sauce with both my clam chowder and shrimp cocktail. I asked one of the staff members for some Tabasco and he rudely said we don't carry it here. I ask for any other hot sauce and he reluctantly pointed to a corner. I went up to set some hot sauce and there was none. I looked at other tables and they had none either. I asked the front counter and they said what you see is what you get. This place is BS!

    Michele B.

    We've been to the Ocean Shores a few times as well as Bennett's in Westport. We've always had great customer service and delicious hot food here. The menu has great selections and never disappoints. The fish and chips are delicious as well as the chowder. We haven't hit any long lines here because we luxury to be able go on their off hours. The restaurant is sizable and the restaurant has ample parking.

    Helen B.

    Ok. Not great. Cod and chips. A soda. Fried jalapenos. They charge credit card fee. $30 for one. It's basic basic. Go to a counter. Order. They bring it to you. That's the end of service. No checking on the table, no inquiries of dessert or further ordering. We were expecting more.

    Bread bowl chowder and Crab Cakes!
    Raymond H.

    We've enjoyed this place both times we visited. Crab cakes were solid, the chowder as well. The soda fountain has lots of unique options to choose from! The bar area looked like a decent place to watch a game as well. Would return next time we are in Ocean Shores!

    Inconsistency is definitely an issue here.
    Cindy P.

    We've been coming to Bennett's for years, at least 6 or more times a year when we visit the ocean from our home a couple hours away. In the past, my review would have been higher, at least 4 stars, but the service has gone down tremendously to where it's basically non-existent. The blatant rush, including the "step aside until you know what you'd like", from the counter gals is super off-putting. There wasn't even anybody behind us!! The food, just like in all of our visits in the past, is great but highly inconsistent. Warm fries, cold fish, warm burger cold fries, hot chowder, lukewarm chowder, giant oysters, pieces of oysters all served to our table at the same time! Crazy!! The gluten free options always keep us coming back, I mean, not many places offer a gluten free wrap! We'll always come back, it's one of the best in town but gosh, I wish they'd up their service and consistency!

    Finally after trying for 3 visits to Ocean Shores we are getting to try their fish and chips.
    Doug S.

    We have come to Bennett's for years and it's always good. All types of seafood to choose from. My favorite however is their applewood bacon cheeseburger. It's really good and will stand up to any burger place. So if you are the none seafood person in your group this is a place you can enjoy too!

    The bar.
    Chris V.

    I drove past this placw for decades but heard their food was good from a griend so tried it. I'm happy I did. The prime rib melt was very good and so were the fries. The cod was decent. Overall, what looked like a tourist trap in Ocean Shores seemed popular with both locals and tourists. I had a salad instead of fries but they only offered Cesar's dressing. The sald was decent though. I'll stop by again on the next visit.

    Best of the Best
    Willy T.

    I came here at 12:30 and the line was pretty long. You place your order at the register and then seat yourself. I like how they hand out utensils and napkins in a little bucket. I ended up ordering the Best of the Best, which is a sampler that contains half a dungeness crab melt, a cranberry coast salad, and clam chowder. This was a perfect order for someone like me who wants to try a bit of everything and I was pretty excited. I enjoyed the salad, especially the touch of sesame seeds and sesame oil. The cranberries, cashew, and different cheeses also keep every bite interesting. This salad was above average for sure. The clam chowder was average. The chowder has some celery inside. I was mostly excited for the crab melt, and it did taste pretty good. However I felt like it could use some more flavor. I thought it'd be like a lobster roll but it pales in comparison to one. Overall this was a filling meal and the whole restaurant felt like good vibes.

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    Food was great! Disappointed they were out of their "famous" crab cakes. Service was good and restaurant was clean.

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    The portions are pretty big, the pieces of cod are HUGE, but had no flavor. The service is friendly and quick, but the food is pretty bland.

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    Amazing food! Friendly staff. Even busy they brought the food quickly! Large portions filled us ALL up!

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    Absolutely delicious food good size serving. Friendly customer service. very clean restaurant.

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    We came for a weekend at Ocean Shores. My plan was to get halibut and cook myself at our Airbnb…read more When I couldn't get any fresh fish, we started looking for places to get food. I ended up ordering to go from here. Everything on the menu looked really good. Walk inside, the place is squeaky clean. The waitress was extremely friendly. The chef in the kitchen made meatloaf that night and I am still disappointed I did not get it. I had ordered my food before realizing it was the special. The entire place smelled amazing! And I make a mean meatloaf :) All our food was wonderful. They make their prime cheesesteak was on garlic bread! Amazing! Their clam chowder was some of the best I've had anywhere. We will definitely be visiting this place again when we come back to the beach. We had dinner from there twice. You were only in town for two dinners. It's family friendly as well as a bar. The waitress shooshed someone that cussed because a child was there. I was highly impressed with the place. Definitely go and try them!

    Food was amazing, customer service skills could use some work. I came out over the weekend for…read moredinner and drinks. Sat at the bar and had the bartender walk right by me without acknowledging me. I had to stop her and ask for a drink. After i was finished with my food and drinks I spent a lengthy amount of time waiting for the server to come and cash out because she was so stuck in her phone. At one point there was even a customer that was trying to say thank you and goodbye to her and she didn't even stop what she was doing on her phone to say thank you for coming in. I believe her name was Jackie. Hopefully this is addressed because I truly enjoy the atmosphere and food and plan to continue coming out.

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    4.1(486 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    I recently ordered via Door Dash from here, and there's either a new chef or new manager running…read morethe place. The food quality has improved a great deal since I was last here a few years ago. I ordered the seafood fettuccine, cheese curds and Brussels sprouts. The serving sizes of the pasta and sprouts was for 2 people. I inhaled the pasta dish, so incredibly tasty. The seafood was fresh, and there was just one small hard bit of clam shell but that happens when serving them on the shell. Jumbo shrimp wasn't expected and seemed to have been swimming that morning. Tasty salmon. Divine sauce, which I don't think I've ever thought of an Alfredo before. Quality cheese. The sprouts were roasted/blackened, and tasted great. A bit of fried onions, I think, sprinkled on top that I just ate around (just not for me). Cheese curds were still hot and fresh with marinara and a BBQ sauce I added. Leftovers fed me lunch the next day. It was one of those meals where I was ful but wanted to keep eating, it was so delicious.

    This was extremely disappointing. The long wait was absolutely not worth it. I've been to this…read moreplace a few times before, but I definitely won't be coming back again. The service seemed friendly overall, but there were moments that said otherwise. When a glass of water was spilled right in front of the server, she didn't offer any extra napkins or help clean the table. My pasta was worse than Domino's. I didn't even take it to go -- it was completely bland, and the shrimp were tough. My aunt ordered fish with vegetables, and the carrots were clearly burnt. At first, I thought maybe it was some kind of preparation style I didn't understand, but no -- they were simply burnt. Honestly, it's especially disappointing because I had recommended this place to my friends before. I live a few hours away and came here partly for good food, but even being very hungry after the long wait didn't make the meal any better. The oysters were also flavorless. On top of that, I didn't feel well after dinner and had stomach pain. I can't say for sure it was caused by the food, but it definitely added to the negative experience.

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    4.3(193 reviews)
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    Amazing food. I had the Chicken Piccata and bread. Husband had the fried ravioli and Seafood pasta…read more Both our dishes were fantastic! The fresh veggies in the Piccata was amazing. Food was well cooked and service was exceptional. I've visited many parts of Italy and this is the most authentic Italian I've had in the States! I've eaten at Michelin and James Beard restaurants, though not a pro...I truly appreciated this dining experience! I think perhaps some reviews are not accustom to healthy real fresh ingredients or perhaps true Italian? Maybe the cooks had an off day, not sure but our food was absolutely amazing! 4.5 for Food from a Portlander I'll say only negative was the Brussels spouts were overdone, servers are overwhelmed but kind and attentive. Highly recommend, go to enjoy.

    We were so looking forward to trying this place out while visiting the area recently due to the…read moreamazing reviews. It was a bust Saturday night and we had no reservations however they fit us in as it was just two of us. We had a newer waitress and she was very sweet however she definitely needs more training. The manager should focus on training and her job instead of trying to do it all. She ran around the restaurant but never really seemed to be accomplishing much. The busier and expediter were excellent and gave spectacular service! They went above and beyond to ensure the guests they interacted with were taken care of. We ordered a bottle of wine and sat for 15+ minutes waiting for anything, wine, water, bread..... we were on the verge of walking out when the expeditor stopped and took care of us. We order two very simple dishes and they over complicated both of them. Shrimp scampi and scallop scampi. All you could taste was onions, and garlic. It had no butter or wine flavor what so ever. If we could give any advice it would be focus on what you need to as it has such amazing promise to a spectacular establishment.

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