I love the food & atmosphere! The staff is helpful, friendly, & efficient. The salmon & chips is especially delicious! Highly recommend JJ's! read more

I will just cut to the chase, the best fish tacos in town period. Everyone says that and honestly I can make better ones at home 99% of the time. However, that's not the case with JJ, they are really big and you could probably share, super tasty and just awesome. Overall a nice place with great service, definitely a place you got to visit in Poulsbo. read more

JJ's Fish House Review -- Soup-seeker edition I came into JJ's Fish House absolutely dying for some soup -- the kind you wrap your hands around and instantly feel revived. What I got was... good, flavorful, and very robust, but it definitely leaned more "seafood stew" than "cioppino." It was thick, almost too thick, and missing the broth I was craving. And just to be honest, what arrived at my table looked nothing like the cioppino photo featured on their website. Don't get me wrong: the taste was solid, the seafood was fresh, and I still ate every bite. I just wanted that warm, soupy comfort I'd been dreaming of, especially on a cold day. What really threw me off, though, was the customer service. For the prices here, I expected a bit more warmth -- maybe even a smile that traveled all the way to the eyes. Instead, walking in felt like I'd interrupted a group of friends mid-hangout. They offered water and did the basics, but there was no genuine greeting, no eye contact, and no real engagement when taking my order. The kind of stuff that makes a meal feel welcoming was noticeably absent. Bottom line: The food tasted good, but the experience could be so much better with a little more hospitality... and a lot more broth. read more

JJ's Fish House - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

We went here for lunch on a gorgeous day in Poulsbo. The 3 star rating is somewhat curious given the fact that we had an excellent experience. We sat outside because the weather was perfect. I had the fish and chips with cod and onions rings. The cod was fresh and had no fishy taste or smell. The fish was not overly battered. it was cooked perfectly. The onion rings used real onions, not minced. They were excellent. The Cole slaw was sweet with raisins and was excellent. The portion was very generous and I was absolutely stuffed by the time I finished everything. The wife had fish tacos with halibut and loved them. The halibut was fresh and had no fishy smell or taste. She got 3 large tacos in flour tortillas. She could eat only 2. The kid had kid's version of fish and chips and liked it! She ate all her cod and most of the chips (fries). My Alaska Amber was perfect pairing with cod. Our server Angelli was professional and friendly. Prices were reasonable for our fish dishes. I mean, fresh good quality fish is not cheap. Overall, we had a great experience and it was an easy 5 stars. read more

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Yesterday, while in Algona, hubby wanted Fish & Chips for dinner. Instead, we had ribs! So, while in Poulsbo, I said: let's have some seafood for lunch. As we drove around for parking, I spotted that looks appealing, places to eat outside. We parked. We walked. Then we spotted: somewhere in a busy construction site-sidewalk, JJ's Fish House. We didn't know exactly how to get inside. Hubby did checked them out on YELP first, and it was 4 stars. We went for it! I found a shaded seat, outside, since the inside was packed. Usually, I would have picked the inside, since we're having heat wave, but this time "shaded, with a touch of wind' is more my kind of environment! We were shaded all through our meal! Our waiter was quite prompt and friendly and took our order right away and came back out and checked how we're doing. For our 51st Anniversary, surprised us with a slice of Tiramisu, with a 'touch of Norway!' Thank you! We ordered a Salmon Rice Bowl, which came with a plate of spinach and sides of cucumber slices, brown rice, and nicely cooked salmon. Very very good, it was even better for my lunch the next day. (We have a cooler, that kept cold even hours later). We also ordered Lobster Roll, Onion Rings & Clam Chowder. The chowder, was thick and full of clams. In my life, I think this is the BEST ever clam chowder, even the Oregon Coast can't have it this good! Hubby agrees with me! I'm talking 5 decades of know-how on clams! The lobster roll was 'excellent', almost as good as something you'd buy in New England or Maine. The restroom could be improved, a bit dirty! Construction was going on, it spoiled the view, but we didn't care. Our parked car was just over there, and we were able to go back, put our leftovers and venture on. All in all, I didn't mind the view, and people watched, and I'm not complaining about the heat, hubby got me his 'neck cooler' using my leftover water, wet it, wrapped around my neck, and my umbrella kept me happy and cool the rest of the day, plus my neck fan. Happy as a clam, indeedy! BTW: I influenced two female (my age and older?) to sit in the shade, across from us. It's pleasant out here! After going inside and see how packed it was, they DID came back, to sit where I pointed out. We were conversing from across tables. When I went to use the restroom, I stopped to converse more, but I think . . . they wanted to ask more about my neck fan. I think, since today's my mom's 7th year anniversary of going to heaven, she's the miracle lady that showed up today, of all days! No matter, it was a pleasant conversation. read more

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We came to JJ's Fish House as a party of six over a holiday weekend and had such a great experience. Even with the crowds, we were seated right away and the service was on point the entire time--friendly, attentive, and always checking in without hovering. Everyone at our table loved their meal, and my clam chowder in a bread bowl was absolutely to die for--rich, creamy, packed with flavor, and the bread bowl was perfectly toasted. Exactly what you want from a seaside spot like this. Will absolutely be back next time we're in town! read more

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It just wasn't great. We ordered shrimp tacos, and the fish and chips. The tacos were super stuffed, and were eating lettuce. The shrimp was a decent size but was lost in the taco. I thought they were spicy so that's a turn off for me. I believe it was a spicy mayo or chipotle mayo. Fish and chips was just okay from the person who ate it. Share the portions are huge! Server was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Stars are not based on her service. We came close to closing so the ambiance was quiet. Especially for a Friday night in Poulsbo. read more

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Fish and Chips, Cod was nicely battered and moist inside. The portion size was good. French fries were nice and crispy. The mussels were okay, a little under seasoned. But mussel meat weee tender and broth briny and clean tasting. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Space is airy And a nice view looking out onto the waterfront. Solid food and great restaurant vibe. read more

JJ's Fish House - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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JJ's Fish House is located at the Historic downtown waterfront. The restaurant is facing the water, lots of table to choose from, from outdoor to indoor. There are lots of food to choose from. We ordered 3 piece cod fish and chips. Also ordered the mussels in broth with fries and garlic bread. They were good and generous servings. Fish was big and cooked well. The mussels were good but a little more flavor would have made it excellent. But it was cooked well not gummy at all. Very good size and texture. It was a very busy lunch because weather was perfect. Lots of people yet the servers were good and able to take care of all the tables Perfect ambiance. Would come back anytime. read more

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This is exactly how I imagined a local fish house should be--laid-back, welcoming, and right on the water. Tucked in the heart of downtown Poulsbo, WA--a charming little "Viking" town--this spot nails the coastal vibe with friendly service and plenty of patio seating overlooking the marina. The seafood here is clearly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Nothing was over-seasoned or masked--just simple, clean flavors that let the ingredients shine. The fish and chips were a standout: thick, crispy pieces of halibut, perfectly golden and generously portioned. The mussels were another highlight--tender, not rubbery, and served in a rich, flavorful broth that was good enough to drink. And of course, local oysters--super fresh and briny. How can anyone say no? If you're in town and craving seafood with a view, this place is a must. Casual, cozy, and exactly what a good fish house should be. read more

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5/5/26 best meal I have had in Kitsap County in 2 years. Fresh oysters on half-shell were amazing, big, fresh, flavorful and points for serving with fresh horseradish. Would pay for these at any price. Always best fish, love the tacos cod, halibut. Best fish and chips anywhere. I am always so critical of restaurants in Poulsbo (for good reason) JJs is putting in the extra to serve fresh, healthy food. Oh almost forgot to point out the very best onions rings on the planet. Seriously the house salad is worth a right up - fresh! Your effort shows JJs. Early happy hour. Outdoor patio (allows dogs thank you) looking at Liberty Bay. !!!!!! read more

The waitress was quick to take our order and deliver it but then we never saw her again. No one offered to refill my coffee. We had to ask another person to bring the salad dressing we had ordered. We also had to ask other staff for to-go boxes and our check. Prices were a bit high for food that was sub par. The clam chowder and oysters were especially disappointing. This meal was supposed to be the highlight of our day trip. It wasn't. Do better. read more

Great happy hour and ample seating inside and out. Popped in for a quick bit, two fish tacos, a wedge salad and garlic fries, a Bodhizafa beer and a Diet Coke. Food was great as was the service. I would image it would be crowded in the summer but coming in mid week on the shoulder season was a breeze read more

JJ's Fish House - Fish tacos (baked not fried) - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Was doing touristy things in Poulsbo with my mom and my better half on a chilly, drippy, miserable day recently and wanted something simple, but tasty to fill the hole in my belly monster. JJ's fit the bill. This place is a gosh darned fish house! It's not fancy, it's nothing special to look at, but you'll feel right at home the second you're greeted when you walk through the door. And if you're dripping wet, it'll feel like a cozy blanket. I wasn't expecting much. I wasn't even expecting the food to be anything more than filler, so I asked our lovely server to recommend their best dishes. When a server tells you the unvarnished truth about what's good and not-so-good on the menu (Do you know how rare that is?!), you should listen. I had their fish tacos, fish and chips, and a shrimp somethingorother. Yes, I ate three meals. I enjoyed them all. I was very pleasantly surprised. We had an excellent experience-- this gosh darned fish house was well worth the visit. My belly monster was happy. read more

First time to the area and needed some lunch, this place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon. Ample seating for small or larger groups. Pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the citrus salad. The Alfredo pasta with shrimp (extra Alfredo sauce) was delicious; hefty portion enough for two people. The 2 piece fish and chips was giving!!!! The half shell oysters were very thick and creamy... not a favorite for me. Clam chowder had a very heavy hand of herbs so It almost didn't taste like clam chowder. Over all great service from Brandon! He was all over the place! read more

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My husband got food poisoning from eating there. We're positive that this was it, because we hadn't eaten anything else all day. His fish also tasted both overcooked and... off. Why on earth he didn't send it back, I will never know. But there we are. He got sick for the better part of two days. I had a salad with crab meat and it was very good. Fresh greens, with a small amount of crab but enough for me. It did cost $30, however! Service was languid, but the waitress was nice enough. Don't come if you are in a hurry. But, maybe, don't come at all. Food poisoning is no fun. read more

We loved JJ's! Went on a busy summer weekend with the craft fair going on. It was packed but we waited under 10 minutes for a table. Really nice outdoor patio area with shade and lots of dogs. Perfect! The beer selection is great. I like that there are some local Kitsap options. Enjoyed trying these beers. The fish and chips (halibut of course) was fantastic! Nice beer batter, perfectly cooked, and the pieces were HUGE. I got the three piece thinking they'd be small like most places, but we could have easily split this. We had the coconut shrimp as an appetizer and it was also fantastic. This dish is often overcooked, but not here. Tender shrimp with a nice coconut crust. Best I've had in a long while. Another customer we talked to raved about the salmon and chips, just to throw that in there. Great service, beer, and food. Will go back for sure! read more

JJ's Fish House - Halibut and chips. Excellent and huge! - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Decided to try JJ's out today while in Poulsbo. Restaurant is cute. The tables were clean and restaurant presentable. Is it fancy, no. Using the restroom before sitting g wasn't the best idea. It's gross. It set my mood for the rest of the lunch. I read some reviews earlier and saw there are new owners. I feel they missed something by not replacing, repairing, just flat out cleaning the bathroom. The food was decent. I ordered the wedge salad (they didn't use tomatoes), with a cup of JJ's chowder. My son got the 3 piece cod fish n chips. It was fresh and good. It was a lot. The fries were okay. I don't think I would recommend it unless someone specifically asked for fish n chips. Service was ok. We had better service from a different server than ours. read more

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Note-New Owners*** JJ's was a family favorite for us, but with the new ownership our visit was very disappointing... Gone is the warm sourdough bread brought table side as soon as you sit down, along with the great service. Since we were celebrating a special occasion, our group of four sat outside in the beautiful sunshine, and enjoying the waterfront view. The special was fresh lobster rolls. This is a treat as we have celebrated birthdays in New England with lobster rolls, so it felt like home. It was a disappointment as the rolls were not fresh lobster as advertised, and had way too much mayo. For the price (@$30 each), it was not the experience we were hoping for. read more

The server was friendly and nice. We ordered fish and chips (2pc) and a dangenus crab burger. Fish and chips was served very hot, it was large and very filling. Cod was moist but the batter was a little oily but it's not the worst. The crab burger was just okay. read more

JJ's Fish House - Fish and chips (2pc) - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Greeted with a smile, we seated ourselves. The menu had a wide selection for most pallets. I selected the Halibut fish and chips. Wow! Paired with some malt vinegar, my taste buds exploded with delight by these perfectly battered halibut! Great food, fast service and a beautiful view of the harbor. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

Seafood heaven at JJ's Fish House in Poulsbo The prawn linguine was creamy and packed with flavor, the cioppino was loaded with fresh shellfish, and the fish & chips were crispy perfection (bonus points for the sweet potato fries ). Portions are huge, service was super friendly, and everything tasted so fresh. Definitely coming back here again! read more

JJ's Fish House - Ciopinno, Prawn Linguine, fish & chips (and sweet potato fries) - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

They're located in a great area of Poulsbo. The fish and chips and Bloody Mary are on point and the service is great!

Went all the way out there from Everett and it did not disappoint! Award winning clam chowder and fish (cod) and chips blew me out of the water. Portions were more than i was used to, all in all a great value. Our server was friendly prompt and made us feel at home. The ambiance was over looking the harbor. Perfect place for seafood. read more

Hubbs and I popped in after the busy on the waterfront...place was busy but we were seated promptly and proceeded to get menus and waters. While the whole house was busy it was busy with restaurant sounds, we could still chat and be heard. The place was clean and easy to see outside where we were sat. Our server Randy was super nice and friendly took our orders with a smile. The clams were fantastic, Hubbs ordered the mussels which he said were also fantastic - his came with fries which I say were fantastic!! Oh before I forget, Hubbs also had the clam chowder , which was hot and very good as well. Over all we will come back because the service and food were awesome!! read more

From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with genuine warmth and kept that friendly energy going the entire visit. They checked in several times--not in a rushed or intrusive way, but in that perfect "we actually care you're having a good time" kind of way. We took a little extra time with our order, and instead of making us feel pressured, the team was patient, helpful, and ready to answer every question with a smile. That kind of service is rare and worth celebrating. Now, the food. Wow. The fish and chips? Hands down the best I've had--crispy, golden batter with perfectly flaky fish inside. And the clam chowder? In my 10 years of living in Seattle, I haven't had chowder this good! read more

It seems the new owner(s) have worked out some issues. The food is much better. Generous portions at a fair price. I recommend smaller, sweeter more tender raw oysy. read more

Love love loved the whole experience! Had the Penn Cove mussels, clam chowder and the most amazing fish and chips I've ever eaten! Not to mention the fried cheese curds! To die for! Our sever, Laura was fantastic! Super friendly and did not miss a beat. This is a DO NOT MISS place! read more

JJ's Fish House - Penn Cove mussels and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

As a 29-year resident of Poulsbo, our original experience with JJ's many years ago was not good. Our negative impression of the food, service and atmosphere was echoed by many locals. That has changed since a change in ownership. Our dinner tonight reflected the dramatic improvement the change in ownership has produced. My Dungeness Crab sandwich featured a generous portion of a tasty crab salad mixture on a fresh croissant. My wife's fish and chips featured a golden tempura style batter covering two tender portions of cod. Service was prompt and friendly. Patio seating offered a nice view of Liberty Bay. We will be back! read more

Not sure why this place has low reviews. It met all our needs, food and service was great, and it was easy with our two little kids.

Had lunch at JJ's and were very pleased with the food. Crab cakes were mostly crab (yay!) and the tartar sauce was delicious. Hubby had a salad with a big portion of salmon, which was cooked perfectly. He had to give me some of his salmon to share, there was so much...yum! Hubby ordered a chocolate milkshake, but the server didn't hear when he ordered it. After acknowledging the mistake, you could hear the shake being made and it arrived promptly. Real deal milkshake, and it was delicious! Had to remove a star because the bathroom needed serious attention, enough that I chose to pass on my opportunity. Overall, we would definitely go back to JJ's when we are in Poulsbo. read more

We love to stop in when we visit. Great view. Good service! The fish & chips & clam chowder are always on point. My husband got a bowl of some kid that he loved. Poulsbo must visit!! read more

JJ's Fish House - Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Amazing food!! Already explained in each photo. Great vibes! Great atmosphere!! Wonderful server! We came from Kent WA to celebrate my husband birthday. We just chose this town due to history of Norway plus he is fan of history. We looked it up on yelp and find this place. We had to wait for an hour to open so we took a nice stroll and sat on bench across the place to the bay view. Gorgeous! When the place is open at 11 am, we came in to sit. The menu looks sooo goood! Once we ordered food. Each tasted so delicious!! My husband was very happy that he chose this place so he enjoyed his view towards the window for people and the bay park. The server was so wonderful. We gave her great tipping! She deserved it! Highly recommended!! read more

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We were visiting the area for the first time and looking for a seafood restaurant. This was recommended. It was close to the water and the ambiance was nice inside the restaurant. There was construction in the facility so a little noisy. I ordered cioppino which is my favorite. It was hearty and delicious. My husband ordered the fish taco. It was his birthday and he had a free tiramisu. The staff were nice though our designated server was preoccupied and other staff member came to check on us and deliver our food. read more

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Everything about our visit to JJ's Fish House was sadly just "OK", from the service (our server was reasonably attentive, but seemed annoyed the whole time), to the tray of oysters which, although prepared adequately, just didn't do a whole lot for us, when compared to others that we've had in recent weeks. The location, and the view, however, are stellar: facing out towards Front Street Park and Liberty Bay, on a warm, sunny afternoon...there are few things that can compete! I'm not sure our quick snack qualifies for a comprehensive take on JJ's Fish House in general, so we may have to visit again during a future visit to Poulsbo, when we're a little hungrier, to give them a fairer shake. read more

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We stopped by for lunch and sat in the patio with our dog. The waitress was friendly and she was doing her best waiting on multiple tables. We ordered the, oyster Shooter, the cod fish and chips, the clam chowder, and the steamed clams. The fish and chips lacked seasoning and was not fresh and hot when we got it. The fries with the chips taste great. The clam chowder ($20) was amazing. It had plenty of fresh clams, hearty potatoes and bacon with cream. The steamed clams were delicious with a nice light butter sauce served with two toasted slices of bread. The oyster shooter was good. Overall, it was a nice relaxing place for lunch. read more

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We had a beautiful afternoon in Poulsbo and enjoyed a very tasty lunch at JJ's Fishhouse. They were moderately busy but our waitress made sure to check in on our needs and provided assistance as needed. Our order was not complicated and it took roughly 15 minutes from order to table. I had cup of chowder and onion rings. Both were very good. The chowder was creamy and seasoned well. I felt it could have contained a little more potato and a little more clam but it was still very good. It had a satisfying flavor and texture. The onion rings were awesome and the serving size was adequate. Real onion slices crispy coating. We also had an order of Salmon and chips. Two large pieces of salmon some slaw, and a basket of fries. Finally a chicken pesto sandwich that was good. read more

JJ's Fish House - Clam chowder. Among the best I have ever had. - Seafood Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

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Pretty disappointing. No attention to detail on the order. I ordered a burger. Asked for it to be medium. Nope totally overcooked. Asked for no onions. Came with grilled onions. Also asked for a fried egg. Egg was totally cooked. A fried egg in essence is a runny egg. This was not at all. Overcooked. The two other people I was with heard that the fish and chips was the best in the state. They both disagreed after having it. The customer service was average. Nice. No I didn't say anything about my meal. Reason being I was there with a business partner and client. It didn't seem appropriate. read more

It was a hot day this weekend and the restaurant definitely needs some fans or AC. We were sweating so hard that it kinda affected our appetite. Service was attentice and foods were good overall. The calamari and crab salad were very fresh and the shrimp linguine was amazing. The fish batter was crunchy and not greasy (we had both cod and salmon). Burger was a little bit medium for me and needed more sauce. Cioppino just lacks a tiny bit of salt. read more

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Service was ok but food was not - ordered oysters which had too much hard breading which did little to help the milky oysters (pregnant female). Which is weird because I got some oysters at the store that were fine even in August. It is what it is. This is more of a place to have a cocktail and some fries than a sit down meal. Maybe go to The Kraken which is pretty good. read more