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Burien Fish House

4.2 (831 reviews)
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Beer battered prawn tacos
Felicia S.

A good, quick, local lunch option. Order was complete including sauces. I tried the prawns fish tacos. Portions were well, nice big pieces of beer batter prawns. Slaw was good. Perfectly stuffed taco. Side of sweet potato fries. It was a to go order.Fries were soggy, but you can tell they were cut fresh. Tasted well. Enjoyed the jalapeño tartar sauce but it did have more of a pickle flavor. Was it the best ever no, was it enjoyable yes. It close to my work and would eat there it again.

Fried salmon meal with coleslaw.
Cheryl S.

A wonderful fish house with every thing cooked perfectly! This place is clean, excellent health dept. rating, friendly staff, and good sized-portions of fish. For $15, I had a 3-piece fish and chips with cod. Cooked perfectly! Cod has great oils in its meat and doesn't dry out, but the fish was beer-battered and flaking with ultimate tenderness! Fries were crispy. I ordered the house tartar sauce. Our table had shared a side of clams and chowder. Clams were tender and not over cooked at all. The chowder felt like a meal in every bite. It was thick and packed with all the tummies like callous, clams, etc. amazing were the prices for what you get. Very reasonable. I am visiting the area and would LOVE to return every visit back Normandy Park. Very nice menu. Order at counter. Highly recommend!

Blackened Halibut
Rob B.

Lots of choices, I picked the blackened Halibut tacos (2) with flour tortillas. Super fresh, the pico del galleo was a really nice addition. The Chipotle- Ranch sauce, with heavy application was a little sweet for my taste. I tried the habanero tartar sauce which I thought was a better marriage. Eager to return. While it's fast casual, the service and reception was warm and friendly.

Halibut tacos
Rohit R.

We ordered halibut and salmon tacos with a 32 ounce seafood chowder. Chowder was excellent, salmon was good and appeared fresh. Halibut was a bit of a dissappointment....would have expected better taste in Tacoma/ Seattle. On balance the experience was good.

blackened salmon tacos

The blackened salmon tacos are so amazing every time I get them. The apple mango salsa is actually so amazing! Food comes out pretty quick as well. I also recommend the clam chowder.

Fried cod & blackened salmon fish taco with chips
GiGi G.

About 2 miles from the Seattle airport in a nondescriptive strip mall, you can find perfectly fried cod and fish and chips served with cold local beer. The staff is lovely and helpful. the food came quickly. Free parking in the lot in front of the restaurant.

Cool sign and sports on tv.
Arizona P.

Burien fish house is a gem tucked away in Burien (10 mins from Southcenter). You get what you pay for and here it's good and plentiful! My husband and I stopped here after a barber cut and we k ew exactly what we wanted: fish tacos and chowder. We split a 2 piece grilled cod.... Why???? Because they are huge, double stuffed and full of fish. The toppings are fresh and are just that: toppings (not 2/3-34 of the taco)! We paired it with 2 cups of seafood chowder. The chowder is super thick, spoon standing straight up thick. Truth be told, after finishing the taco, I had to take the chowder home to eat it. My husband finished both at the restaurant, he loved the chowder. The ambiance is casual and BURIEN cool.

Beer battered cod fish tacos
Sophia S.

Restaurant is clean and the employees are always friendly! I go here often for the fish tacos - Cod, beer battered, flour tortilla. My parents get tacos or the fish and chips, we enjoy it all! I don't really go anywhere else for fish tacos because they use this delicious chipotle type sauce. Highly recommend!

Clam Strips, Halibut Tacos (panko), and Shrimp Tacos (panko w/ sauce and pico on side)
Lindsey B.

We love the fish house! It's very clean, and the staff are always friendly. The tacos are a true star and we always make sure to at least place an order to share. Their sauces are also not to be skipped, their chipotle ranch and tarter are amazing. It's our favorite fish/taco spot and we take all of our friends from out of town here.

Captain's Platter with Cole Slaw and House Tartar
Christian-Immanuel C.

Ordered for pickup on Door Dash and the employees were very friendly with the pick up and made sure to call my name once it was ready. It was pretty packed for a Friday night and for my first time there, I was already looking forward to the eat the food at home with how many people were ordering for both dine in and take out. They have a lot of seating. It was nice knowing that you can bring a big party here and they'd have the room for it. Be aware that the main lot may get pretty packed due to the multiple restaurants in the same plaza but there's plenty of street parking! After delivering part of my order and then going home, it was a little under an hour before I finally a got to eat my Captain's Platter so it wasn't the most crispy but definitely still delicious. Haven't had beer battered fish in so long and I will say that this one will be memorable as the different fish were cooked perfectly under the coating. The Habanero Tartar sauce was good but I was expecting it to be a bit spicier; it was still flavorful though and had that a small kick.

Wennie H.

Food was ok. Haven't been here in years, service was fine. Ordered the cod fish and chips with sweet potato fries. One piece of my two piece order was inedible. The jalapeno tartar sauce was good. Tried the blackened fish and that was tasty.

Lobster Roll, Clam Chowder, and Cod, Shrimp, & Clam strips combo - EXCELLENT! @Burien Fish House

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Everything is fresh and delicious. your order comes out fast and hot!! This is my employees favorite lunch spot to come too

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Great food with nice crunch to the batter for the fish n chips. Cute and casual vibes.

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Great Fish Always cooked to perfection I have eaten here many times and am never disappointed. I tell everybody I know about this place

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Fried salmon slab in a burger with spicy tartar sauce and some slaw really hit the spot. Wonderful spot, I would highly recommend it.

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The shrimp roll is my favorite! Order online in advance and is ready upon arrival with a smile!

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3.8
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0.2 mi
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About 2 dozen beers and ciders on tap. Nice big bar and friendly staff…read more Food was good and good portions. Noise level is average. This was a stop before heading to the airport and would consider coming again. Downside is that it's in a strip mall and limited parking.

The last time that I came here was in 2015. I gave this 3 stars. For this review, if I had to…read moreselect a title it would be "disappointment". My husband and I were visiting the Burien Farmer's Market and decided to stop in for lunch here. The day before our area experienced a heat wave. Apparently this effected this place of business. There were fans going everywhere, no a/c in place; I was hesitant to enter and I should have gone with my instincts. It wasn't awful so that we couldn't stand it, so we stayed. We had a very friendly waitress, wish I could remember her name but she was very good. I ordered a peach tea and my husband ordered a cider, I believe it was pineapple and another fruit based. I ordered the Ahi Taco Wrap and my husband ordered the Luna Fish and Chips. My husband's drink arrived with an apology from another server as she poured the wrong drink for him. He was gracious and took it anyway. Out come our plates. I tasted my husbands fish and found it seriously lacking in flavor; nothing great here. Now let's get to my Ahi wrap; I had serious issues with this.This includes tuna, avocado, cilantro lime coleslaw with chipotle aioli and lime on the side. House made chips and salsa were included. The wrap was hugely disappointing. The ratio of tuna to coleslaw was seriously off. 90 percent of this wrap was coleslaw. The chips weren't fresh and the salsa was just ok, had a sweet type of base, which I don't like in my salsa. The lime included was stale and I couldn't get a drop out of this. The chipotle was so so. The coleslaw had no distinctive cilantro lime flavor. This dish was entirely disappointing and priced at 19.95. Never again. My husband's dish had two pieces of fish and was priced at 18.50. So after the cost of the drinks, the meal was over 60. Shame on us for a few things: 1. For not looking closely at the prices 2. And for most importantly, for simply not grabbing a decently priced hot dog at the farmers market. I'm positive this would have been better and a better deal. We will not be back to this place. The only reason I gave this a one star was for the waitress and the peach tea. Seriously.

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A highlight of our vacation! We are in town after a 7 night cruise to Alaska, staying 2 extra…read morenights in Seatac area. After 7 nights of cruise food, we were ready to try something new and local. Sharp's was only 5 minutes from our hotel, and highly rated, so I figured we would give it a shot. We arrived at the restaurant to a full parking lot with people standing outside. However, when we went in, the wonderful hostess informed us there was no wait. The seater showed us to our table, and chatted with us about our day along the way. He also explained the 3 menus that he gave us, and informed us we were right in time for happy hour. Our server, Sam, greeted us promptly, and she was so incredibly welcoming to our family, answering questions about the menu items. It was so hard to decide what to order, so we ordered several small plates (Brisket nachos, Wings, Brisket tacos, fries, and mac and cheese, along with the complimentary cornbread). To our surprise, everything came out so quickly. This was probably the fastest service I've ever had at a restaurant. The servers who delivered our food were friendly and welcoming as well. Not only that, EVERYTHING we ate was phenomenal. The fries were flavorful and perfectly salted, the wings were fantastic, and the brisket nachos? Wow....the brisket was some of the best we've ever had, and the nacho chips even stood out. The biggest compliment is from our 15 year old who said that the mac and cheese is some of the best pasta she's ever had. Throughout the whole meal, Sam was so attentive and chatting with us about the restaurant and dessert options. I truly enjoyed everything about our experience. The food and service both were top notch. The only thing I didn't like about this restaurant is that I'll have to book another flight to Seattle from Michigan to eat there. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know though!

Food was great! Drinks were delicious! A bit pricey if you aren't getting the craft cocktails that…read moreare only 7.99/8.99 but overall will be going again. Owned by the same owners of Vons up in Seattle/Woodinville. Would probably not recommend taking kids here, better as a bar atmosphere.

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4.1
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3.7 mi
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Came here craving a seafood boil and overall, this was the best one I've had so far!…read moreThe clams were fresh, the crab legs were meaty, the headless shrimp were perfectly cooked, and I loved the addition of eggs and potatoes to soak up all that sauce. The lobster was unfortunately an overcooked, but everything else in the boil was so good that it made up for it. Speaking of the sauce -- it was SO good. We got to choose our sauce and spice level, and it had the perfect balance of flavor, spice, and heat without overpowering the seafood. It complemented everything really well. We also ordered the calamari. It was crispy, but the batter was a bit heavy and could've used more seasoning. Service was great -- our server was kind, attentive, and checked in on us regularly without being intrusive. They also offer combo meals, which I thought were a great value for the amount of seafood you get. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. If you're craving a seafood boil with customizable spice and solid portions, this spot is worth it!

This was, by far, the worst dining experience I've ever had…read more The only thing we genuinely enjoyed was the popcorn crawfish appetizer with the spicy mayo dipping sauce. Unfortunately, everything after that went downhill. I ordered a seafood boil with Manila clams and shrimp, and both were undercooked. The shrimp had that soft, mushy, almost translucent texture instead of being firm with the slight snap that properly cooked shrimp should have. Every bite was unpleasant, and I couldn't bring myself to eat it. The Manila clams were even worse. They were covered in a slimy coating that made them feel unappetizing the moment I picked them up. The texture alone was enough to make me stop eating them, but the taste was just as bad. Instead of tasting fresh, sweet, and briny, they had an unpleasant flavor that made me question whether they had been prepared properly. I couldn't finish them. To make matters worse, there were gnats flying around our booth throughout the entire meal, especially all along the booth panels where my cousin and I were sitting. It made the restaurant feel unclean and completely took away from the dining experience. When we brought the undercooked seafood to the manager's attention, we were given two options: they could take the food back and "put it back in the water" to cook it longer, or we could take it home and cook it ourselves in exchange for a discount. Since we had already started eating and didn't feel comfortable having our meal simply thrown back into the pot, we chose to take it home and finish cooking it ourselves. The "discount" ended up being just $10.99. For a meal that wasn't properly cooked and that I literally had to finish cooking at home, that resolution felt completely inadequate. I paid to dine at a restaurant, not to go home and prepare my own meal. On top of the food quality issues, the customer service was disappointing. There was very little effort to make the situation right, and the way the complaint was handled felt dismissive. I usually drive an hour to Captain Crab because I've always had consistently great experiences there. I decided to try somewhere different this time, and it was a mistake. This experience reminded me why I don't mind making the drive. I won't be returning.

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4.2
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0.5 mi
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Wow. If you are looking for smoked or cured fish as a souvenir from Seattle, you better put down…read morethat kitschy boxed stuff and come here! The fish here tastes and smells like the high quality, flavorful, well-made stuff it is. The fish looks beautiful too. They let us try the regular smoked salmon, the garlic, and the candied. All superb. Be warned the candied stuff - heck, all of them are addicting. The cost may seem high, but it is completely justified. You aren't getting bottom of the barrel keta (translated from native tongue to "dog") fish or "pink" salmon (only 1 tier up), you're getting fresh fish. There was no hint of gross "fishy" smell before or after eating. (To make your salmon last longer, may I suggest enjoying your salmon with rice and veggies, or in a sandwich?) They also sell high quality pork, beef, chicken, and other things in the freezer like sausage, duck, cheese. They also have pretty nicely priced wines for sale, from low $10s and up. Whites, reds, and bubblies. Highly recommend you make the side-tour to this joint for salmon. A fish dressed to impress that will win you praises.

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