Grabbing fresh fish n chips from a place built into a boat wasn't on my bingo card this year but it was absolutely incredible. The fish is super tender, the breading is flavorful but not overpowering and the tartar sauce hits the spot. Also, the portions are huge! We got the full basket with 3 extra nuggets and we struggled to finish. Glad we made the stop and braved the line :) read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Probably the smallest line you'll see - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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This place is always worth the wait. It's got a best fish and chips in town and dare I say the best in all of the Oregon. Positives: -the best fish and chips I've ever had. They use tuna which gives a more meaty texture. Secondly, the batter they use is seasoned really well. You honestly don't even need the sauce. -prices were very good. Even though it's gone up over the years it's still very good for the amount you get. And did I mention it's the best fish and chips in Oregon? lol -service is very friendly Negatives: -you gotta take it to the car if it's raining. No seats just standing room. But I don't care it's so good I'll eat them standing and I'll eat them in the rain. Overall 5/5 We have eaten here every time we have visited Astoria. This spot is a must do for us. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Full order with one extra fish - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This won't be everyone's cup of tea, but was highly recommended, and the food met expectations. This is not a sitdown restaurant, but a food boat situation (think food truck but not a truck!) Best fish and chips I ever had! Prices are reasonable! read more

So the reviews said line moves fast but we spent a good hour there. I did a calculation. For a group of two ordering one meal each takes about 3-5 min. We had a group of two in the front that ordered at least 6 meals so they took much longer. I'd call those fish nuggets. They are very fulfilling. I still prefer cod/halibut if it's fish and chips. It would be nice if the business could handout numbers so ppl don't have to wait in such a long line but I understand it's fried food that can't wait. The team of 3 works hard but could have a more efficient business model perhaps ? read more

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THE BEST FISH IN CHIPS IN THE WORLD!! You may have to wait to get your hands on this delicious fish but it's worth every second you wait in line. We waited about 80 mins but you will never go there without a line. Once you get up to the boat, the owner and workers are friendly and enjoyable. Do the wait, it's worth it!!! read more

Fish and chips here is such a treat- such good flavor. The fish is dense, moist, flavorful and the batter isn't too thick, plus the fries and dipping sauces are great too!!! Don't pass this place up- worth visiting!! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - 6 piece fish and chips with fries - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Ok, we dropped by here for a quick nosh, there was a slight line even at the odd hour we went, so prep for that. But the service was friendly, and the food, so worth it! The fish is battered tuna, which I had yet to try, so even more fun, and it was amazing. Fried well, crispy, not greasy, and the fries were also yummy. No places to sit, so be prepped to sit in your car. Note: Even if you do not like tuna, still try it! My husband does not but loved it anyway. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Whole Order - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Tuna fish and chips? What? No way! Well....it's a thing and it's pretty damn good. I thought.....can't be....tuna would be too dense....won't have that flakey consistency. Not to worry.....it's all there! And don't believe the Youtubers....Bowpicker Fish & Chips accepts credit cards. So pack up your lawn chairs and bounce over to Bowpicker for a unique fish and chips experience (you already know they operate out of a boat). Couldn't leave Astoria without giving them a try. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Yeah....it's all there! - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I have heard so many people talk about how great this place is so we had to give it a try. Line was long, but it moved quickly. The food wasn't bad, but also not that great either. The pieces of fish were very small, think large chicken nugget, and the fries were ehhh straight out of a box. The thing that got me the most was how dirty this place is. The ceiling at the back where they serve you the food, where they keep the communal condiments, store their boxes of fries, is something nightmares are made of. I don't want to know what insects made all the nests and webs. Sadly I don't think we will be going back any time soon. read more

The best fish and chips I've ever had. Everyone talked this place up and it didn't disappoint!

Without a doubt the best fried albacore tuna I have ever had. When you only cook one thing, it better be good. And the line in the wind and cold said they did. It's a food boat. No seating but plenty of room to park. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - They probably didn't catch it in this, but it's so fresh. It taste like they did. - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Ok I waited in line like everyone says to do . It was just ok , big chunks of deep fried tuna . The fries were kinda stale , if this is the best Astoria has to offer ??? read more

Best fish and chips. Full order is 5 gougons and half is 3. The line is steady during summer months but it moves along. And now they take cards! Bonus? The view of the Columbia River just one block up from Maritime Museum! read more

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This was a first for me and it was such a fun and unique experience. I found it via this wonderful app and everyone's rave reviews are definitely warranted. Bow pickers is literally in a boat. You'll probably wait in line but be patient because it goes quick. They only have one menu item and it's fish and chips so there's not much to deliberate. Once you reach the register, place your order and then they have it to you super quick. There's a little sauce station next to where you grab your food and off you go to find somewhere to sit. They don't have indoor seating or even outdoor seating. You either find somewhere near by to park yourself or sit in your car. The fish was a new experience for me because it was deep fried tuna. I've never had that preparation before but I enjoyed it. The beer batter is super light and crispy. The tuna is meaty and steak like in texture. It's almost like a fish nugget. I usually am not a fan of tartar sauce but I liked theirs. The fries were also good. If you're nearby, definitely stop in! read more

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What a great surprise! My husband had heard about this place but I hadn't. When we came driving into town and saw this boat we were immediately excited. There was of course a line but it went quickly and was so worth it! The fish served is fried tuna. I've never had batter and fried tuna and it was really good! Your only options are half order, whole order, extra piece of fish, extra order of fries and drinks. Simple but perfectly delicious! The tartar sauce was even good. We had our young daughters with us and they loved it too. Such a cool boat, great view, friendly staff and delicious food. If you're in Astoria, you have to check them out! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Great fish and chips - I wasn't expecting the bite size chicken nugget looking fish and chips, but they were very good! Cool location! I love the boat! Sauce on the side of the register after you order. No tables, but it's pretty easy to eat even with your fingers! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Meh. I felt like it was a tourist trap. Is it good, sure. It's fine fish and chips but nowhere near the best I've had. Also I'm a fan of fried cod, and these were not. They were a bit dry for my liking. The batter was very light and crispy. Long line, simple menu. Nowhere to sit down except for picnic tables by the ice cream shop. It was fine fish and chips, nothing to rave about. I wish we had tried the others closer to the water, then we'd at least have a nice view or seating. read more

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All I can say is I never in my lifetime had fish that Was so good that I have nothing bad to say about. So fresh and so juicy and crunchy all at the same time. Don't go anywhere else to get fresh fish bacause you will be disappointed. This IS the top of the line best ever!!!! read more

Food is delicious!! Service is very quick despite the long lines. Definitely would highly recommend standing in line for this!

WOW!!! indescribably delicious!!! Man of few words. "we only have one thing" we we're visiting from out of state. We will be back! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Long lines at all hours of the day, particularly for hole-in-the-wall dining establishments, is usually a good sign. In Bowpicker's case, it's what first drew our attention to the tiny ship-shaped food "cart", which otherwise could easily be mistaken for quirky décor of a small fishing town. Well, that, and the delicious aroma of fried fish and chips! After several visits to Astoria, always on the wrong day(s) or hours, as Bowpicker is only open Wednesday through Saturday, my wife and I finally found our chance, thirty minutes before closing on a Wednesday afternoon. Miraculously, there was no line at all! Worried that we had somehow missed the boat (get it?!), we scampered up to the counter, ordered a Whole Order, +1, and waited anxiously for our breaded basket bounty! Unlike most other fried fish filets, Bowpicker's iteration is more like fish nuggets. It's not immediately apparently why, until you take that first savory bite. Yeah, buoy! Turns out another difference, and likely the reason that this compact chippy is so famous, is that the fish used is albacore tuna, instead of cod, halibut or (ugh!) salmon. It's meaty, it's buttery, and it's dense...like tiny tuna steaks! (Note to self: "Tiny Tuna steaks" makes me think of the theme song for Tiny Toon Adventures. Stick around for my homage at the end of the review!) Between the two of us, we split our basket of 5, plus one, plus a couple of extras the owner threw in for no charge, which was a wonderful gesture. Because of how filling the albacore is, it ended up being more than enough for both of us. My wife declared them the best fish and chips she'd ever had anywhere; similarly, other than one other magical fish & chips experience I had in the UK*, that I would rank slightly higher, I completely agree with her: in our humble opinion(s) Bowpicker's is the best fish and chips you'll find in the PNW, and possibly the United States! That's no exaggeration. Believe the hype, and if you find yourself in downtown Astoria between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Wednesday thru Saturday, and there isn't much of a line...well, even if there is...you owe it to yourself to embark on a Tiny Tuna Adventure to Bowpicker's Fish and Chips, one that you are not likely to ever forget...just like the awful song I wrote below! They're crispy They're chewy They're deliciously gooey It's Tiny Tuna Adventures Come and join the fun! And now this review is done! * (For the curious, the best fish & chips I've ever had was Knight's Fish & Chips in Glastonbury, UK) read more

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Oh emm gee! Not your normal fish & chips! The fish is albacore white tuna and is cooked to perfection! I feel like it was a mix of beer batter and cornmeal for the lightly golden crust?!?! The portion for the whole fish order was 5 huge pieces! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Fish & chips with an extra order of fries! - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This is a boat that functions as a stand. They make albacore fish and chips and that's it. It is the best fish and chips I've ever eaten and I always try to eat here when I go to Astoria. Service is quick and there's always a line. Ambiance - it's a busy, efficient, fast moving kitchen with competent, friendly staff. You really don't want to miss this place. Hours, info are on the Facebook page. read more

Totally worth waiting in a long line! The fish is amazing! First time having tuna fish and chips, so good. Fish was light but tasted buttery. Not greasy at all. And the tartar sauce was really good. No real seating, few picnic tables but that didn't matter. Yelp reviews helped us decide to seek it out! read more

Discovered Bowpicker about 30 years ago, best fish and chips in the USA. I've taken our visitors and family from other states over the years, my dad claims them to be the best he's had since he left England! Still my favorite with a nice dose of malt vinegar and a tartar sauce for the fries! The service is pleasant and how fun to order right from the boat:) Weather dependent we either eat at picnic tables or in the car in the rain. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Food is delicious, fish is dense and hot. Cooked fresh to order. Fries are nice and thick, crispy and stout. The tartar sauce is standard and ketchup is a nice add. Malt vinegar is available at the counter. Expect a line and go somewhere to sit, like across the street under the cherry tree. Parking is on the street or in the gravel lot immediately south. Best fish in Astoria, hands down! read more

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Pretty good fish and chips here! and note - that's all they have. Tuna fish and chips. I actually liked how they had tuna instead of the more common halibut or cod so it allowed us to try something we haven't had before. The fish was fresh and fried perfectly! The pieces of fish are smaller than your traditional fish and chips though, so the full order of 5 pieces is more like a regular order of 2-3 pieces elsewhere. Bowpicker is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for some good food in Astoria! We came the end of August for a late lunch and there were only 5 people in line ahead of us... so it's not always a long line like many reviews warn people about! Also, Bowpicker basically operates out of a boat so there's no indoor seating. I didn't really notice any outdoor seating either. I mostly saw people eating around the boat or in the parking lot or bringing food back to their car. Customer service was kind of a downer. I asked a simple question about the menu to the person taking orders and was given a quick and rude response. Other than that, we liked Bowpicker and would go back! read more

Great stop off for some fried tuna. Sure you may sometimes have to wait awhile and the reason? so many people in line because it's so good!

Insanely good fish and chips, like ridiculously good. Albacore and potatoes, that's all they serve and they do it very well. Service is prompt and to the point with good humor. Cannot beat the simple perfection that is bow picker read more

This was a first time having tuna fish and chips. They were fresh and had a great ratio of breading to fish! When I visited, I ended up waiting about 45 minutes in line but it was worth the wait to try it. I probably wouldn't do it again if the line were a similar length but it's definitely great value for the quality of fish. I still prefer prefer a cod or halibut fish and chips with no line. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

It's not hard to decide what to order at Bowpicker Fish & Chips. Do you want three pieces of beer-battered albacore tuna or five? That's your only choices when you climb aboard The Nicky, a 28-foot gillnet boat that in the 1930s plucked salmon from the Columbia River. Add fries and a pop and walk across the street to tables to eat. You may end up sitting next to a group of Scandanavians bicycling along the West Coast, as we did. What better way to advertise your food than have it come straight from a deep-fryer in a fishing boat. There's little question of what's going on when you drive past the line of people waiting for their food. The pieces were good sized and tasty, Even though there was a long line, it didn't take long for us to get our orders. The only odd thing was they didn't people taking pictures of them as they worked. read more

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This place is a local icon......it's been reviewed so many times, you'll know exactly what it is. The fish, as always, is light and crispy......and a prime piece of premium seafood. Even if you're in doubt, just get the full order. Those 2-3 bite chunks of fish eat remarkably well cold too. That's why I get the second tartar sauce! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Full order with an extra tartar sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

An order is a must!! 15$ for 5 pieces and fries. Quirky food truck boat. Quick to order and receive food!! Don't be intimidated by the line. When we arrived there were only 7 of us, then the line grew!! The line moves, menu is simple and they are frying non stop. You order, they hand it right to you, that quick. Cash and Debt. Make sure you add your condiments from the counter before leaving. Enjoy Astorias Bowpicker Fish & Company!! read more

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Fish is tuna. It was ok but really dry. The chips were bad... chunks that were cold rubbery

This place is worth the stop I don't even like tuna and I loved this go get it NOW and enjoy your meal. The service and the ambiance was amazing as well they cook it in a boat and they are fast at it!!! read more

Waited about an hour to get essentially the equivalent of FISH NUGGETS! Think chicken nugget sized fish! HORRIBLE, DENSE, NOT CRISPY. The fries taste like toaster oven fries. Never again. This place was known for delicious, large flakey, fresh beer battered fish and chips and it is NOT THAT anymore. read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - Very SMALL pieces of not crispy fish!!!!! awful - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Got a referral from a friend about this place. What a little gem, best battered tuna fish I've tasted, delicate crunch, great flavor. As for the steak fries - meh. Lots of parking. Great service. read more

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Served from a small boat is the BEST Tuna Fried Fish and chips. Crowds line up starting at 11 am and they serve food until they run out of the daily catch. Service is fast and it couldn't have a better place. For fast food served and fast sold out! read more

Bowpicker Fish & Chips - The "restaurant" - Seafood Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Fabulous fresh fish! Generous portions. Take out only, or you can sit at nearby picnic tables. Highly recommend!

Fresh and delicious fish! Heard about it ages and finally had a chance to try it. Worth the hype. Just simply excellent fish. Outside seating only. read more