My boyfriend and I ordered halibut and chips, prawn and chips, and a fish taco. The guy that took our order was nice but animated. We got our order in 5 minutes. Food: The fish and the chips were ... not good, for lack of a better word. I had two bites of the fish and couldn't eat anymore. My chips were cold...my boyfriend's was chewy, not crunchy. The prawns were the only thing I could eat and they were just okay. We barely touched the chips. The thing was really bothered me was that he used the same gloves to take our money and then make the food. The cleanliness in this place was...dirty. If that doesn't bother you then by all means, go ahead but if I saw all this beforehand, we would have gone somewhere else. I gave it two stars cuz the guy was nice and I could at least eat the prawns. read more

This place is super crowded and loud, but the fish tacos are delicious. My friend and I shared the fish and chips just to get a taste. It was pretty good. It was really meaty and there wasn't too much breading. We also had the garlic fries, but anything with garlic is good. The fish taco was my favorite though. It was so flavorful and the sauce on top was really good. The guy who took our order was really kind and helpful, but at one point the other workers started yelling and cussing at each other, which wasn't very pleasant to experience. read more

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Be wary when eating here. It's a food safety danger zone. I was craving some fish and chips and happened to be passing by this shop. I thought I'd give it a try so I ordered the large order of fish and sat at the counter where I bared witness to a whole slew of food safety missteps as I ate. The first thing I saw was a guy shucking oysters with bare hands then leaving them on a plate by all the other raw seafood to do something else without first washing his hands. After about five minutes another person came by and finished the shucking but then left the opened oysters on the plate and also walked away. Eventually someone came by and brought the order to the register where it was given to a customer but it was disconcerting to see no one actually keeping an eye on the oysters during that five minute gap where half of them sat open and the proceeding gap thereafter when they were all open. The place they were sitting was also close to the street entrance where there was no barrier between the raw oysters and the street. The next thing I saw was a guy laying all the shipping invoices on the same counter where the raw seafood was supposed to go. There was also a calculator, a pen, and a packing tape roller on the same surface. I'm fairly certain these items were floating around from spot to spot creating a danger of cross contamination as I saw the tape roller get moved to the scale then on top of the newspaper wrappings. There was even a pen point down in the same ice the seafood was being chilled and displayed in. Finally, I saw a guy refilling the shrimp on the ice display. Using bare hands he scooped frozen shrimp from what appeared to be a store bought bag into the display. At one point he decided to also rearrange a couple of the separators during the scooping process with his shrimp-liquid covered hands. This was the same person who had been working on the shipping invoices a moment ago by the other seafood counter. I decided at that point not to finish my meal and walk away. All in all it was not the greatest thing to watch as I ate and will not be going back to Jack's Fish Spot any time soon. On the plus side, the fish and chips were okay. read more

Amazing fish and chips at a somewhat reasonable price. Fish made fresh to order and the tartar sauce is great! Line goes by fairly quickly and is definitely worth read more

Jack's Fish Spot - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

3.5.Really fresh seafood without the bells and whistles! They are a no frills seafood stand. Oysters were locally caught, and were delicious. We also tried the mixed clams with mussels, and they were masterfully prepared. A seafood meal that fed 5 of us didn't break the bank. It's not the cleanest place to eat in pike's place, and there's not a whole not of seating. They also don't have salt and pepper on the side for patrons to add on. read more

The best oysters hands down..1.75 for one and 5 for a bowl of clam chowder which was really good. No real place to sit it's like a few bar stools...nice to sit outside and eat. read more

I'm pretty shocked that Jack's doesn't have better reviews. For me, it's my quintessential seafood stop every time I'm at Pike's Place Market. I like to get a fresh steamed dungeness crab ($10.99/lb) and an order of fried prawns and chips ($7.99). It's a lot of food for one person if you are planning on making other stops, so I suggest bringing your food-destroying partner in crime at the least, although good luck on not ordering extra dungeness...those crabs are nicely cleaned and served cracked, steaming hot and with a nice heart-clogging tub of clarified butter. The prawns too are absolutely delicious. Sweetly fresh with flavorful breading and ample prawns to go around. I typically wind up without enough room for the fresh cut fries, but they are also tasty. I like to wash everything down while sitting at the bar, enjoying the antics of the guys, who yell out things to the amused tourists like "Come on in, I've got crabs!" Awesome! If you are lucky, you might even get serenaded by the talented street musicians. PARTING THOUGHT: If you have dessert, you can always get some salmon candy, which is El Queso Grande's favorite! Compared to the other famous spot for smoked salmon, Jack's is significantly cheaper and the salmon candy is delicious! read more

Ordered the whole Dungeness crab and garlic fries. I'm assuming price fluctuates for the crab depending on season and other factors but ours was super expensive.. I would still come back again as the crab and garlic fries were DELICIOUS! Crab meat was sweet and it was swimming 5 min ago before we ordered so you know it's fresh! Seating is quite cramped, but if you manage to sit where they cook then you're in for a few laughs. The guys here have a great sense of humor. read more

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Mmmmm oysters! This was my first experience with oysters. Jack's is a small stall at Pike Place Market. There's not really any place to sit, but you can of course eat and talk. They were nice, though the people that work there didn't give any sort of instruction on how to eat therm. They were really nice though, and the oysters were quite tasty. read more

Jack's Fish Spot - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had to have crab in Seattle. Walking by the fresh-looking dungeness crabs made me salivate. I've done the steamed cracked crab thing many times in San Francisco, but just felt the calling. the urge. my fiancee offered to buy, and after ensuring that she didn't mind the half hour spectacle of me playing with my food, off we went. I'm glad we stopped at Jack's Fish Spot. More popularly known for their fried cod and halibut, Jack's served a great crab. Unlike San Francisco, where they steam the crab whole then crack it, at Jack's they cut the sucker up first, cracked him then steamed him. I don't know if one way is better than the other or not, but the crab tasted great. The price was on par with my last trip to SF. Not something to do every day, but something that is definitely worth doing. Stand or sit at the metal counter with plenty of napkins and spare paper trays to toss shell. dunk in butter. drink beer. perfect meal. Now Jack's was a lively crowd, even for being the middle of the afternoon. They served up a great deal of fried foods to passerbys and to folks who seemed to live in the seating area. I wasn't sure if one woman actaully worked there and was on an hour lunch break or if she was homeless and liked hanging out. Either way it made for some lively conversation, but not enough to get annoying. The kid who was manning the counter and seemingly half the food prep gave me a free local, fresh oyster to try when they were slow. It was great. Too bad I can't remember what it was called but definitely the best raw oyster I've ever had. Anyway, go to Jack's when you're in Pike Place (or rather Post Alley). Everyone recommends the fried halibut. I recommend the crab. read more

Touristy "Hell Yes" it's in the Market Fresh. So fresh the creatures are trying to run away. High Class "Hell No" Fresh "ALL DAY LONG" Soggy fries "don't eat em" Fried Oysters "OH YA" read more

Super fresh. Super fast. Super friendly. Prices on point especially for such a heavy tourist location. read more

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A visit to Seattle is incomplete without seafood. I tried the oysters, clam chowder, mussels, clams & crab legs here. The oysters were fresh... bigger than the oyster appetizers at fancy restaurants although the fancy restaurants have better dipping sauce. This one just came with lemon juice. The Northwest style clam chowder is very herby so if you don't like herbs, don't get this. The clams & mussels had to be my favorite because they were so tender! The crab legs were not bad... I prefer it cooked Chinese style with a lot of sauce/spices instead of just butter. Now there's a sign that says "If we don't give you a receipt, your meal is free (up to $20 maximum)". My friend ordered, didn't get a receipt, told the guy & the guy said that it doesn't count because he didn't put in the order to begin with. I say go here but don't expect the friendliest service at the counter. read more

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We found our one-stop-shop for great seafoood here. Came to Pike Place Market on a rainy day and discovered Jack's Seafood in a sheltered market place. We ordered Calm Chowders, Fried Halibut with Chips, and Half a Dozen Oysters- which were all fresh and savory. Got even better when the bill came discounted! (should i be mentioning this here?) Well after all we ordered quite a bit of food, and came back the next day to try the fried scallops and Crab Cocktail. Overall, great vibe with all the selections of seafood you need to try. read more

Really good fish and chips, crab cocktail too! Probably the least expensive in the pikes market area. It was nice eating at the counter and watching the people go by. It's very relaxed, no "table" seating. Just a great little stand with some delish fish and chips! read more

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Love the environment of Jacks. Very basic stand. Fish and chips. The batter for the cod is awesome. It appears just to be flakes. .maybe panko. Whatever it is it is crunchy and flavorful. The fish was however a bit over cooked. But if it wasn't for that, it would have been great. Being a guy who loves fries. These are top notch. They keep the skin on which adds a bit of flavor. My only gripe is that the fish portions are small. But for the price you can't complain. read more

I was searching the market for a carb fix and caught sight of the words Garlic Fries $2.99 on a greaseboard. I asked one of the fellows behind the counter if they had any. He looked around in over of the many large metal bowls about the kitchen. He found what he was looking for and quickly shook them up over the stove and added some oil. They give you a heaping portion, reeking of garlic and steeped in oil. Obviously not freshly cooked, they tasted at best okay to me. Some fries were warm and others flat out cold. Acceptable in flavor but not as enjoyable as my companion thought. Probably wouldn't repeat the experience unless pressed for a serious garlic hit or pursued by vampires. read more

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Absolutely delish!!! It feels good to not have to pay so much for fresh seafood!!! Ordered the yummy oysters. read more

Oysters were quite tasty and a great deal for $1.50 each. Chowder was a little watery for my taste but loaded with seafood goodness. read more

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Ate at Jacks this afternoon. Have to admit it was not our first choice at Pikes Market. Luckily for us we ended up at Jack's. We ordered the regular Cod Fish and Chips, and a cup of Clam Chowder. Our food came out after a short wait. Needless to say it was worth it! Our three pieces of fish were on top of a mound of fresh cut homemade fries. We found our fish to be very tasty and fresh. The clam chowder was full of clams and was very tasty! It should definitely be on your to get list when you visit!! As for the people behind the counter, they all did an awesome job, especially Nick. He helped us with anything we needed. Jack has good help behind the counter. Jack's Fish Spot definitely hit the spot. Next time we visit, we will make it a point to stop by and have something else on their menu. read more

Jack's still makes a good Fish and Chips...Years ago it was a GREAT Fish and Chips...Last couple of times I've been here the portions have gotten smaller, the Fried Oysters and Scallops seem to always come now in a variety of sizes in the same order so half are perfect but the small ones are consistently over-cooked...The lady cleaning the counter was picking up most but not all of the garbage and smearing the grease and spilled ketchup and cocktail sauce around with a dirty rag so it honestly wasn't much cleaner after she finished than before she started...I still love the atmosphere of an Open Air Fish Restaurant in a bustling Fish Market...Just a bit of a shame in my opinion that they've let the Quality Control lapse...as I said tho'...still Good unfortunately not still Great... read more

Stopped in for lunch and had the fish and chips. Service - no issues at all. Line went quickly and got my order fairly fast. Found one seat at the counter although they obviously do not clean the counter very often. Fish (Cod) was very good. I like the bread crumbs instead of a thick batter and was cooked very well. No issues at all and would probably go back for that alone. Fries - a soggy mess. They have potential but were not crispy at all. Tarter sauce was good. Value was also fairly good for a Pikes Place eatery. Nothing special but did not feel like I was overcharged for the food. read more

The cashier was super rude. This place is pretty gross and unclean. Pigeons running and flying around, literally, and overall just very dirty and messy. The only reason this place even gets two stars is that the food doesn't taste bad and the location is great. Other than that, save yourself some time and go somewhere with a better rating. read more

The fish was above average, but it wasn't "wow". The fries were soggy, not crispy, and just not good at all. That was disappointing. And the paper plate/tray things they serve it on were too small (I hate small plates), so valuable crumbs were falling out. It was really irritating. And there was no clean place to sit at the counter. We went at the tail end of lunch, so we found a spot to sit, but it wasn't clean, next to an open garbage can, kinda dirty. The overall experience just wasn't very good. If the sauce wasn't so good, I might have given Jack's 1 star. read more

When purchasing fresh dungeons crab, make sure and ask if its frozen. Assumed fresh dungeons crab was fresh. Even asked where crab came from,was told right here in Washington waters. Talked about dungeons crab season being delayed this year. In California. To my surprise, took crab out of cooler for dinner, was frozen solid. Never told crab was fresh frozen. Learned good lesson to ask if fresh crab is frozen. read more

I gotta say, Jacks disappointed me. I went here on lunch break with a few coworkers and we managed to catch a nice break in the seemingly endless line. After figuring out the gist with ordering, I got a crab cocktail and fish tacos. The crab meat in the cocktail (served cooled with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge) was good, and I enjoyed not having to work as hard for my meal as my friends who ordered whole steamed crabs. However, it was on a rather large bed of diced celery, which I found slightly deceptive housed in a bowl. The fish in my tacos and the steamed whole crabs of my companions were both slightly overdone -- enough to border on the mushy side of soft, which is really not right. The garlic fries, however, were delicious and the cashier and cooks were all very friendly. read more

Fish and chips across from Pike Place Market. They use the same oil they fry fish to fry chips giving them an unwanted fishy taste, also very limp chips. The fish smelled like it had been left out of the refrigerator, it didn't have the freshest taste either. It seems like the poor quality of fish is masked by the badder. Also the cioppino was disappointing. Basically no seafood or fish what so ever in the soup. Soggy zucchini and carrots in a crushed tomato soup. The staff seemed friendly, but my stomach is currently in knots and therefore I will "knot" return. read more

Was just ok. I tried it once, don't think I would need to try again. Not bad food, just not wowed to feel like I'd ever make a return trip. The cashiers were nice, patient and helped us with our choices which was very nice not to feel rushed since they were very busy. read more

We love this place. We ordered fried oyster, calm chowder and crab. Fried oyster was so tasty, fresh and sweet. Calm chowder was good also and the crab was excellent. One thing to mention here is if you are looking for a nice sit down restaurant to eat. This place is not for you. They only have U-shape counter top that only fit maybe 10 people. But if you just want to grab a quick good seafood then this is the place for you. read more

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So close to two stars because of the long wait and slightly overfried fish, but the fries really were delicious. This place is a much more down 'n' dirty (in a good way) than Ivar's or Anthony's fish bars down the way, and the pieces are almost equivalent in size. The batter here is stronger and more distinct, however, the fish did not taste as fresh. I can't complain, as it was servicable, but I can't excuse how oily things were (just a touch more than I would have liked). The fries are great though... That's something I can't argue with (though they were also a bit soggy) read more

If you want your fish to taste completely of deep fried oil and nothing else, this is the place to be! I hated it, since I was looking forward to having fish and chips in Seattle. I was deciding between this and Ivar's, but since Jack's has better looking fries, I chose to come here. Definitely wish I chose Ivar's instead. But I'll give it to them for having fries well done just the way I like em! read more

Jack's Fish Spot - This pretty much sucked... the fries were the only good thing - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm loving Seattle !!! This morning I decided to give Jacks Fish Spot a shot. They have such a great location in Pikes market place you would expect the best food. yelp did warn me but I always new to taste it for myself. We ordered the clam chowder sourdough bowl and the small fish & chips. The price was right and you do get what you pay for. The fish and chips was small but tasty in a bed of fries. The fish was in a light batter you could actually taste the fish. The fries were crispy just the way I like them and tasted like potato. The clam chowder was lacking clams and way to many potatoes. The sourdough bowl tasted like day old bread. Not so bad on the fly. Like I said sometimes you need to taste for yourself. read more

The Market Fish Place without that touristy smell. There are hundreds of places to buy fish and chips in Seattle, many are no doubt better. But the experience of Jack's in "the Market" is unmatchable. ("the Market" is what we locals call "the Pike Place Market - also note: no 's' after Pike) Fresh caught fish on ice and cascading water running over tanks of fresh shellfish tell you you're at a real fish monger. The crowds around you tell you you're in the Market. But the people you see eating here aren't tourists. This is the place where the locals go. The people that live in or near the Market. Hot oil and fresh beer batter turn select fillets of the very fish they sell out front into the delicious, sometimes greasy, fish and chips sold in back. But perhaps fish and chips isn't your thing. Maybe you'd prefer clams, prawns, salmon, or something else. Well, you're in luck. The menu is broad enough to include a few other things. Just not a lot. The menu is limited but the freshness is unmatched. read more

I can't say anything negative about Jack's. It feels like you are purchasing/eating food down on the wharf. You get the smell of fresh fish, employees who are dressed in complete fisherman's clothing, and delicious seafood. I ordered the three-piece cod meal with French fries and it was delicious. The fries are extremely greasy and the cod has such a great taste. My meal was around $7.50 and I could deal with that. Jack's has everything from oysters to crab to salmon. I wish I could have tried it all. It's a very interesting dynamic as far as arrangement. It's located in Pike Place, so it's of course ridiculously busy, and with very limited sitting room, you will more than likely get your food to go and eat it somewhere else--in my case, it was down where the seating is near the harbor. It's a great view eating your food. The guys who run this spot are great. Fish is clearly their passion, and it shows with how they act and how they vocally advertise their foods. This is a must for some fresh Seattle seafood. read more

Garlic fries, crab cocktail and chowder are my favorites here. This is my go to place for an inexpensive meal. It's more that enough to split between two people. read more

I would have given this place a higher rating based on the first visit for the fish and chips, until I stopped by the following day, and after eating their yummy steamed crab, realized that at that time they were serving frozen crab. I felt a tad cheated because I assumed that there would be fresh seafood abounding. It was delicious nonetheless. I enjoyed the casual market feel and simplicity of the preparations, that were done well. Service was friendly and the pricing was terrific. read more

Very fresh fish and seafood with decent prices. Get the smoked "candy" salmon. Its solo good. If I lived here, I would probably be at this market everyday for what is arguably the country's freshest seafood available to the public. All is 5-star restaurant quality. read more

umm..no... The fish and chips were terrible. Over fried and the fish nugget were tiny, not worth the price. That's all. read more

Was here couple of days ago. They were busy and gave my order to someone else. When they re did my order, which was a simple fish and chips, I got some very burnt fries and most over cooked and dry fish I have ever had. End up throwing away 70% of it. read more

I ate at Jack's once when I saw the line at Pike Place Chowder would last until the proton decay of the universe (or closing time, an equally cataclysmic event). If you know PPC, and want PPC, let me give you a tip: Jack's is not PPC. The clam chowder is good. Not world beating, but it gets the job done. I don't really have much to complain about it. The fish & chips though. Stay away. I dropped ~$10 on the fish and chips, and then the fish and chips into the trash can. The fish was definitely over-fried and dripping with grease, which, happened to fall onto the already soggy fries. Quite a weird combination of burnt and wet. I couldn't finish more than half of the fish and chips while standing awkwardly near the stall (did I mention the lack of seating?). read more