Fu Shen

Good selectoin of seafood and more including groceries, milk, meats etc. But what I keep coming…read moreback for are their smoked fish and salmon spread, The black cod has been a fave, and they also heave 3 types of smoked salmon. The salmon spread actually tastes like salmon and not like cream cheese, as many other spreads do. Worth the drive to Loyal Heights!

Decently priced. Mediocre customer service. I had worms in my fish but that's to be expected,…read morerecommend freezing or properly cooking. There was a fly on the fish in the refrigerated section. Cleanliness was a turn off. But their trouts were good.

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Beautiful spot delicious food and view that never disappoints! My husband and I went on a date and…read morewe ordered half a dozen oysters and two plates of fish and chips and everything was delicious. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. It looked so good that I couldn't even wait to take a picture before taking a bite. The oysters refreshed and delicious too. Definitely a great spot for a meal with a view, and I'd happily come back.

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Interior view to my right (12/17/23)

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Last night as a part of our continued birthday tour (wife and I share the same bday month) we…read morevisited Ray's Cafe on Shilshole Bay in Seattle's Ballard District. Ray's Cafe (located upstairs) and Ray's Boathouse (located downstairs) are a famous dual-concept waterfront seafood destination in Seattle. The vibe in the Boathouse is refined, upscale, and casually elegant with a romantic, low-ceilinged dining room, a central bar, and panoramic views of Shilshole Bay and the Puget Sound. The vibe in the Cafe is considered Lively and casual with high exposed-beam ceilings and a sprawling, heated outdoor deck overlooking the Bay and Puget Sound. Accessible parking is available and the building is equipped with an elevator. Upon arrival our party of four was greeted initially by the downstairs front of the house staff. We then made our way up the stairs to the Cafe where we were warmly greeted by the Cafe's front of the house staff. Once seated we browsed the seafood centric menu. While the two eateries share the same building the menus offer different concepts. The Boathouse focuses heavily on elegant, chef-driven presentations of pristine wild fish and meats, while the Cafe is more casual, with approachable comfort food and flexible dining. We ordered a couple Caesar salads and Clam Chowder to start the evening along with libations. We then ordered our entrees which included a couple Halibuts and chips, a Seafood Cioppino (with herbed tomato sauce, mussels, clams, salmon, white fish, prawns, shell on Tanner crab, and toasted baguette), and their PNW Salmon Sandwich (with jerk seasoning, green goddess dressing, sliced cucumber, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, on a King's Hawaiian bun). There was not a complaint from the party regarding the taste of any of the entrees. To end dinner we ordered a couple Chocolate Cheesecakes that were simply delicious, decadent is another word that comes to mind! We will definitely visit Ray's Cafe again! Next time we will patronize the Boathouse. By-the-way, both establishments display an "excellent" health rating.

The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful, with a stunning interior and a fabulous view that…read moremade for a memorable setting. Unfortunately, our overall experience did not quite match the atmosphere. Our drink orders were misplaced, and we ended up waiting about an hour just to receive two drinks. The food was also disappointing for the price--while the presentation was nice, the flavors lacked the authenticity and quality we were expecting. We're glad we had the chance to visit and experience the beautiful location, but based on our visit, it's not somewhere we would go out of our way to return to.

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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

4.4(1.4k reviews)

2.5 mi•Fremont

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

I apologize for the dark photos. Please look beyond that and trust that the dishes were all…read moreamazing. 5 of us had an amazing time chatting and dining. We were well taken care of and given such care. I enjoyed how elevated the atmosphere was and comfortable at the same time. I don't think you will be disappointed to dine here for any occasion, or just to treat yourself to a great meal. The cabbage salad is a must. The only thing that didn't quite work for us was the Favorite Daughter drink, but they were kind enough to replace it with something else. They are using fresh ingredients, so know that they might run out of something. I think that's a good sign and should encourage you to try another day. We are only here for the weekend and so happy to have eaten here our first night.

We came here with some friends and it was a solid 4 star place. A tad pricey but very innovative…read moremenu. The drinks menu was great. The appetizers we had were very good - a Caesar salad, a cauliflower salad, and some tuna. All delicious. The branzino was perfect- they filet it but you have to mind the bones. I heard the lamb and the tuna main were very good. Excellent desserts! A little bit loud for me but overall good! Service was good.

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Chinook's

3.9(1.1k reviews)

3.2 mi•Interbay

My husband and I love Chinooks, and have been going here for more than 20 years…read more However, I have to preface this review with the fact that it has gotten quite expensive. It always was a bit on the upper end as far as prices go, however, it's so high now that we very rarely go anymore. Because most of the entrées are $30 or higher. So it's hard to get out of there for under $100, dinner for two. Even the "blue plate special", which used to be more affordable -and the name of which implies that it should be a good value, is more than $20 now. I don't remember how much exactly. I think it was $23 last time we were there. Their fisherman's bread, that they bring ahead of your order, is always scrumptious. And I do appreciate that there isn't a separate charge for that, because these days there are plenty of places that do charge for a bread plate. I'm always happy if I have a couple extra pieces to bring home; it goes great with scrambled eggs in the morning! So having mentioned the prices, they do have a happy hour, although the food menu is quite limited. But they have the BEST white clam chowder on the planet, and their Caesar salad is also excellent, and you can get both of those at happy hour. (Yay!) By the way, you don't have to order an alcoholic drink to sit in the bar area and have something during happy hour. Just FYI. If you do go for dinner and sit in the large restaurant area, they have a choice of seating between tables with wood chairs that have arms that go 3/4 around to your right and left (important for those of us who are plus sized - not so comfy), or your basic booths. And of course, who wouldn't love the big windows that look out at the marina and all the boats?! The specialty here, of course, is seafood, and they certainly know what they're doing. I've had salmon, halibut, catfish, bay scallops -(something I truly wish they would do more), shrimp/prawns... all excellent! And while I wish they would vary their dessert menu a bit, as it hasn't changed in all these years for the most part, the desserts are yummy and consistent. Personally, I love both the crème brûlée and the Irish cream chocolate mousse. They do also have a seasonal fruit "cobbler"; it has another name, but I forget. They make it with peaches and other seasonal fruit. It is HUGE! So either get it for your entrée or plan to share it with someone. With that in mind, if anyone at the restaurant is reading this, I would like to suggest a classic apple crisp. Now there's something that most people love, and it can be made year round, yet it's amazing how rarely you see it at any restaurant. Honestly, if we could afford it, we would go here probably twice a month. These days, we're lucky if we can do it twice a year!! And again, FYI, there is a large parking lot, but at peak times it can be full enough that you might have to walk the length of an average block to get to the entrance. It is wheelchair accessible by the way. Before I forget, I have to give a shout out to the staff, which is always very friendly and efficient. The wait staff in particular, is noteworthy! So this place is highly recommended...especially if you can afford it! Sorry, no photos at this time. I'll add some next time we go.

Chinooks won't blow you away. Their food is very average, especially for their prices. I've been…read morehere many times and I've never once left thinking that I couldn't do better in my own kitchen. It's like an old school family-style diner with a view and prices that reflect the location, not the menu. I don't want to sound like I'm bashing the place, it's not outright disappointing, but it's clear that they bank on their nostalgia rather than the inventiveness of their cuisine, which is a shame because they should be competing on the same level as Ray's or Palisade rather than Red Lobster. Service is never an issue, neither is finding a seat, even on the weekend.

My friend's Halibut Fish and chips with side of asparagus

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Manhattan clam chowder for the win!

Pinchy Bois

4.0(2 reviews)

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Lobster Roll was a bit pricey, but well worth the splurge, particularly when they're only available…read morefor a few weekends! I managed to flub the online ordering, but the bartender didn't miss a beat and made it right. Atmosphere was lovely - I was dining solo, but felt totally welcome. Very convivial atmosphere, and Predator with young, skinny Arnold Schwarzenegger on the TV. All thumbs up!

This review is an average rating of Pinchy Bois and Little Monsters…read more Pinchy Bois was delicious! The lobster rolls had big chunks of lobster meat and the perfect amount of aioli. The bread was the perfect texture. Now for Little Monsters. Total disappointment. The soft shell crab po boy had one small crab in it. The lobster fritter po boy was better but that is not saying much. Our expectations were high after Pinchy Bois but Little Monsters was a let down, especially for the price. I want to support local businesses during the pandemic but feel like the quality has slipped.

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The Garrison

4.0(89 reviews)

2.7 mi•Ballard

Locally owned & operated

Established in 2023

This place is utterly fantastic…read more Awesome staff, awesome food, very Seattle. Also a killer happy hour. Be sure to go!

The service here was great, the decor and lighting is also great - just generally good vibes…read more However the quality of the food was mid and there were flies all over the restaurant when we ate here. The brusselsprouts, clams, and smoked salmon toast were delicious. However the oysters did not taste fresh (were very fishy), crab puff pastry - the crab was dry and didn't have much flavor, the chicken nuggets were overly salty. There were so many flies we were constantly batting them away and they ended up getting in our food anyways. Would have gotten 4 stars if there weren't flies all over us the whole night but this killed my appetite.

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The Walrus and the Carpenter

4.1(2k reviews)

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I wish this cute little spot had a more clearly marked host stand. But, the food is fabulous! Try…read moreas many oysters as you can, they are all delicious and unique. Loved the summer beans with mushrooms, the sauce was divine. And, all of the cocktails were so fun. I particularly liked the Oyster martini and Le Mustache.

When they don't take reservations, you know they're popular even with a ridiculous market price of…read more$5 dollars per oyster - i'm just not used to that, my daughter of course ordered one of each. Oh well it's my birthday and she's paying she said. Were they good - yes? Did I think $5 each good - NO. That's basically the story here. The albacore was out of this world and the crab roll was the best. The clams and the sole were excellent. The dessert of crème brûlée crepes is innovative and yummy. Skip the pavlova. I have no complaints with the staff. The 3 stars is because it's ridiculously overpriced for the tiny portions they serve. Granted it states that - like tapas. I just couldn't believe it for what they charge. Either that or I'm not used to Seattle pricing. Someone else can take my seat in this popular joint. I appreciate my daughter though.

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Veruca Salt

Happy Crab

3.7(95 reviews)

Amazing views, food, and service. Highly recommend the happy hour!…read more I would say for the price point it is extremely hard to beat!

Thank you to happy crab for allowing us to host our baby shower here. We had several hiccups either…read morethe manager and owner trying to communicate the menu and plan our event. Service here is a little slow both on the day we came to taste the food and the actual event. They were pretty flexible overall and our guests loved the view of the banquet room. As for food I would skip the fish and chips and beef biang biang noodles. The garlic green beans were a must though. Seafood sauces pretty much tasted all tasted the same and not very spicy. I would come back for another special occasion or their happy hour. Probably need a lot of improvement on the party side :) other than that can't really complain! They have a lot of options to choose from which is nice.

3 Oysters for $12

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The view from the patio

Wild Salmon Seafood Market

4.5(91 reviews)

3.2 mi•Interbay

Forget the showmanship of Pike's Place. When I think of an authentic local fish market, this is the…read morekind of place I'm thinking of! We got here around 11:30AM to buy some crab bait, which is really just the fresh scraps / ends of fish that they can't normally sell. It's pretty cheap at about $2/lb. We also bought a baguette for the road trip, which was actually pretty good here. They also sell chowder and of course, many different types of seafood. Everything seemed very fresh and people were helped very quickly. Would definitely come back for fish if I was local.

Super friendly and helpful staff! They were very knowledgeable about what they offered that day. We…read moreordered some oysters to take home / shuck ourselves, which were so deliciously briney and fresh. They packed them up on an ice pack to survive the ride home!

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View looking in, fresh fish on ice, clams etc in tanks, and fresh fish in display case

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Sarah S.

8 years ago

The woman who single-handedly staffs the front of the restaurant is amazing. She greeted us, took or order and kept the food coming at a great pace. But above all, she was amazing with our 2 year old daughter. She brought over a kids chair right when we arrived. She was very conscientious of our toddler's peanut allergy, making sure that each dish was carefully prepared by the kitchen to avoid cross contamination. She thought to bring a plastic cup for my daughter instead of a glass one, she knew not to fill it all the way. She even offered and brought rice for her to snack on while we waited for the rest of our meal. Eating out with a toddler can be a nightmare, but all of these little thoughtful things made this one of the nicest dinners out in a while. The restaurant itself is nice enough. The location is pretty terrible, as it's right on a dodgy section of Aurora, but there is parking, so it didn't seem to effect the inside and the clientele were regular people & families. The food was simple and a little on the plain/bland side, but that may just be because they were trying to accommodate our daughter's peanut allergy, which can cut out some seasoning sometimes. But everything tasted fresh and the portions were huge, so we were all happy and had leftovers to take home. Great place for us! read more

Heather L.

12 years ago

Don't let the outside fool you. Inside it is clean, well kept, with friendly service and good food. It's not upscale by any means, but it's not a dive either. I was feeling a little under the weather and wanted some hot and sour soup (which was filled with good stuff and delicious). We were greeted by a very happy and friendly woman who was attentive and got our tea and food out to us fast. My stomach was happy. We also had some seafood dishes which were good. The squid was a little chewy, but the prawns, scallops and veggies were perfect. I will definitely go back. read more

Morey A.

17 years ago

This chinese restaurant is a mainstay for me. Others come and go. There is one up the street that started out well but the quality quickly went down...overcooked, greasy etc. Fu Shen has remained good quality for ....well since it opened. Quite honestly it is the only consistently good chinese in the north end. Perky veggies, crispy deep fry, never greasy, great handmade noodles....do try this restaurant if you love chinese. you will not be disappointed. read more

Bernadette R.

9 years ago

This place is SO WONDERFUL!!! I can't even contain my excitement by typing like a normal human being because IT IS SO HECKIN YUMMY!!!! My sister and law love to share their orange chicken (extra crispy) along with their perfect house made noodles and a side of steamed veggies. All I can say is that if you are on the hunt for delicious food, FU SHEN ROCKS. read more

Shelia B.

14 years ago

The women who always works the front is always friendly and hard working. Literally my third time there she knew exactly what I like and how I like it. They're a bit expensive, but I LOVE they're honey walnut prawns and orange chicken. The house fried rice is delicious. I love the gorgeous green color scheme the restaurant has as well. read more

Christie H.

17 years ago

For some reason, amazing chinese is tough to come by in Seattle. Fu Shen isn't amazing, but it's about as good as you'll get around here. Been three or four times now and I'm comfortable saying that if you're looking for good, consistent chinese. This is a solid spot. read more

Lilly T.

1 year ago

Absolutely love this place! The food is always fantastic - my favorites are the beef and broccoli, and the hot and sour soup. But really, you can't go wrong. They bring the food to your car, and they're always so kind. Worth every dollar. read more

Brooke B.

8 years ago

This place has super good food ! And the service was amazing ! definitely would come again and bring my friends for some good fried rice

Tracy S.

9 years ago

Very good Chinese. Been here alot. Time for a review. Nice selection with a variety of soups. Great spare ribs!

Elron H.

2 years ago

Way back in the 80's this place was an Italian restaurant. 37 years later and now you go Fushen! You like!

JahJah G.

9 years ago

I Love this place I've been going to this restaurant for many years now. I highly recommend !

A K.

16 years ago

Average to somewhat decent chinses food. Sorry but, would not recommend this place.

Stefan C.

12 years ago

I had a great experience here, the food was affordable, and enjoyed all the dishes!

Dan B.

6 years ago

Fu shen has fantastic noodles that are absolutely worth a try!

Melinda S.

18 years ago

Love it! Great food, great people. You cannot go wrong here.

Nikki J.

5 years ago

This is definitely one of my favorite spots to get take-out!

LE H.

16 years ago

Inedible. That is all there is to say. STAY AWAY!

Doc T.

6 years ago

This is one of my favorite spots in the city!

Luis A.

6 years ago

I love the crab cheese puffs, so good!

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