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Katy's Smokehouse

3.7 (90 reviews)
PriceySmokehouse
Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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JoAnn S.

This is a boutique fish and smokehouse in the small town of Trinidad, California. We just happened on it when we were driving back to the Bay Area from the Oregon Coast. The tuna they use is 12 pound or less,and the mercury count is way less than the big tuna fish that are caught on big tuna operations. This is not a big City operation. Their store was clean and decorated in a nautical theme. They had a display of their canned and smoked fish products. In their refrigerated unit, they have fresh crabmeat, smoked salmon, prawns, scallops, halibut, king salmon, grey cod, and petrale sole--all wild caught. We got a can of Jalapeño Albacore--Prime Solid White Tuna. They cook it the can. I drank the liquid directly from the can. It had a wonderfully rich flavor and not too hot. Don't throw the liquid away. The picture I took of the tuna looked pinker than it was in reality. We also got their Smoked King Salmon. It was very moist with smoked flavor. We enjoyed it on a green salad. Parking: Make sure you read the signs and park in the appropriate area. Premium products that you pay top dollars for, but we would do it again.

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Ed U.

I was watching a PBS food travel show where Hawaiian chef Ed Kenney stopped at this shop in Trinidad with singer Jack Johnson. I took a mental note to stop here and made it just as owner Bob Lake unlocked the front door. Just to clarify, Bob isn't Katy. She was the original owner who started the business during the height of WWII when times were simpler and sushi was the sustenance of the enemy. Katy's is a small space with a refrigerated display case full of smoked salmon and halibut in vacuum sealed bags (photo: http://bit.ly/2D6WduT). The fish comes from Trinidad Bay and apparently go through a painstaking though natural four-day process of brining, drying, seasoning, and smoking. Bob also sells cans of fresh albacore presumably to make tuna salad. Where's the mayo? Funny how the cans look like the generic ones you find in the bargain aisle of the supermarket. I bought a couple of cans and the smallest bag of smoked salmon I could point to (photo: http://bit.ly/2D96LcR). Days later back home where I have access to an actual can opener, I finally tried Bob's stuff. My verdict? Pretty good all things considered. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

Neal E.

Great smoked salmon! I wanted to try the smoked sea scallops - but did not have the time during this vacation. I did experience the cranky old man that runs the place - I was somewhat amused by his "less-than-stellar-customer-service-behavior" demeanor - for me it was part of the "experience" of the place - reminded me of Hemingway's "Old Man and the Sea." LOL. #KatysSmokehouse

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Best smoked salmon. Owner rocks. Don't dilly dally in conservation and all is good.

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The owner was kind enough to stay open late for us! We purchased the smoked albacore and it is amaaaazing! We will be back for more!!

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The smoke Tuna and salmon is good but very expensive for the amount you get!!! The person/owner wasn't very friendly either!

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Katy's smokehouse in my opinion is way overrated, overpriced and not that great. The man behind the counter was an ass.

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