This was such a lucky find! We had the wonderful opportunity to meet the owners Dave and Patty and had an amazing experience all around! Staff was charming the minute you walked in the door, food was fantastic and the story made it all come together! We started with chowder and are picky for sure! It was great, lots of clam and clam taste, nice and thick and a solid all around good flavor! Also tried the cod, clam strips and steamed clams and mussels! All GREAT! I highly recommend this stop for anyone in the area! Great job KettleFish!!! read more

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Can't say enough good things. Simple menu, ultra friendly service with extra cup of chowder, condiment station, clean, range of prices, perfect breading on prawns, kettle mac wonderfully cheesy, chowder with just right amount of pepper, nice decor, view seating, good location, and so much more. Can't recommend this place enough for casual seafood. read more

Kettlefish - Kettle Mac, Prawns Only - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Great food, great service and quick! Perfect place to stop for lunch when you are out crabbing on the boat!

We are new to the area and have driven by Kettlefish a few time and wanted to stop there. After a quick side trip, my wife and I decided to stop here yesterday. We both order the fish and chips ( I ordered the 2 piece, and she the 1pc) and also ordered the crab Mac and cheese to share. The staff was friendly and the fish and chips were really good. The Crab Mac & Cheese was not. The Mac and cheese itself was very basic and had no consistency, and very little flavor, and then shredded crab was thrown on top. At $18 I would expect bigger pieces of crab and more effort put into the Mac & Cheese recipe. I've had better Mac & Cheese from a box. You bus your own tables and as we were leaving we noticed that all the tables inside were dirty. There was really no excuse for this as there were 2 workers and they were not busy. Will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Really nice lunch. Fish was fresh and hot . Ciopinno was well balanced and chock full of seafood. Nice outdoor area as well. We will be back! read more

Kettlefish popped up on my radar since they're going to be opening a location in downtown Gig Harbor this Spring (in the old Kelly's building) so I was excited to try this location here in Silverdale as we were passing through on our way home. I love seafood and prefer places where you can walk in to order at the counter, pay and they bring the food to your table. Checked in on yelp for a free clam chowder which was very tasty. Highly recommended. Crab Mac and Cheese was just alright, real Dungeness but could've been higher quality. It lacked in flavor but the bottom of the bowl was cheesier and more appetizing. We also thought the Cioppino stew could've been more flavorful but I will say that the shrimp I tried out of it was of great quality. I can't say the same when it came to the fried cod, it just wasn't good at all and doesn't make me want to try anything else that's fried here. There's definitely room for improvement but we're looking forward to trying some other items on the menu once they open up in the harbor. 3 stars for food. 5 stars for cleanliness, convenience and excellent service! read more

No - There are too many other great fish and chips places for this type of fish and chips to compete. My husband got the 2 piece cod - and it had terrible breading. Definitely not worth the price. No tarter sauce came with the fish and chips. The first condiment cup of tarter cost an extra .50. It was weird with a grainy texture like it curdled or broke during the mixing process. The clam chowder tasted ok - but again the texture was weird. Like the milk had not been tempered properly during the cooking process. The Pan Roast stew - the seafood in it was really good. The sauce???? I watched it being made in the steam kettle. It was a cooked cocktail sauce (ketchup, Worcestershire, horseradish) which seafood was added to. When the seafood was almost cooked a small bowl of cream (dairy of some sort) was mixed in. It was odd. It tasted just like I described - cooked cocktail sauce with cream and seafood. I can't see this restaurant lasting with the high price point and the disappointing results. read more

First, I always start with 2 Stars if dog friendly & their outside seating provided that. Prawns OK. The cod OK. Fries definitely not crisp enough. Did enjoy the chowder enough to have eaten it there twice. Good flavor that only needed pepper. read more

Our meal consisted of frozen, over cooked, pricey seafood. We should have gone to Skipper's for a better meal at a fraction of the cost. Will not return or recommend. read more

Stopped in yesterday for lunch with friend for 1st time. Parking in back and on the street with outdoor seating. Staff were great, asked about portion size for cod and cashier went and asked cook, who was busy but took the time to show us (~3 oz). I had the fisherman's platter with pint of rotating local brewery and friend had 1 pc cod n chips. Both WERE EXCELLENT!!! I couldn't say enuff about how fresh the shrimp were and both of us about the cod, wasn't dry at all, I even said this place puts Ivar's to shame and OMG not to mention homemade tartar sauce!! Staff came out and asked how everything was as he bussed our table (bus your own place), told him my 1st time there and will NOT be my last, even tho I don't live there. Can't wait to try ALL the other items. It is spendy but so worth it and you pretty much can have a light dinner that evening. read more

Very nice and fast! I ordered the Pacific Panroast and added crab, it was delicious! I will definitely be back to try the other kettle soups. read more

Kettlefish - Pacific Panroast - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

This little place is headed in the right direction! Sustainably sourced and local seafood, clean and friendly service and a tasty bowl of chowder! I appreciated the efforts at reducing plastics for in house service (I wonder if they could find an alternative for the plastic condiment cups?). The cod in the fish and chips had more of a breaded than a batter fried preparation. It was nice. D ordered the bouillabaisse and thought it was tasty. The portions are modestly sized. It felt like a relatively healthy fast food, which I am all about! read more

I immediately take off one star for having one of those systems that requires you to pay up front AND offer a tip before you eat the food or receive any kind of service. This is not to be confused with the quick register transaction at a typical fast-food place; those places don't ask for tips, even though most will bring your food to your table, as well. I'm taking off another three stars because I was mislead and because of the disturbing way they handled it. The menu board says they have bowls of clam chowder for $5.50. I asked the young guy behind the counter, "You have bowls of clam chowder; do you also have cups?" He turned to the shelves behind him and showed me a cup (small bowl, maybe 6 to 8 ounces) and said "We have these, if this is what you'd like." I said "Yes." He rung up the order and I signed (no tip) and indicated I wanted a printed receipt - the price sounded too high for the two "cups" of clam chowder along with the platter and two drinks. I quickly looked at the receipt and noticed they had charged me for two bowls. I mentioned it to him and he confusingly said that's all they had. I said "I understand what you're saying but you gave me the impression that you had cups." Certainly they don't think that 6-ounce bowls can be accepted by diners as anything more than cups. He was confused. At this point I'm thinking he doesn't hear me; there's an odd buzz in this small restaurant (only two tables and a window counter inside). So I spoke more slowly, more clearly and a little less quietly. A big fellow came around from the back of the counter to explain to me that that is all they have. Again, I explained that he, the young guy behind the counter, told me these were "cups." The young guy behind the counter quickly runs off. The big guy tries again to tell me "that's all they have." And I told him "I understand what YOU'RE saying BUT what I'm saying is that the young guy told me these were cups." The young guy comes back with who I assume is the manager. She tells me "That's all they have." Again? I explain to her "He told me....", and you get the idea. She asks if she should take the bowls/cups away (they hadn't been filled yet). Not whether she should charge me less for such small bowls or any such fix. I wanted to try their chowder so I gave in to the bowl price. I said "No, I'll wait for our order, we'll eat dinner and we'll go." By the way, did that big guy come around the counter to make sure I wasn't some crazy mad customer who just might get out of hand? That's a good way to intimidate any other customer. When the young guy delivered the food, he apologized for "misleading" me on the cup/bowl. Big kudos to him. No apologies from the manager. So, the food... The cup of chowder ... oops ... the bowl of chowder was good. Not great. A good amount of clam, a decent amount of potato, some herbs and a good consistency to the broth (not overly wall-paper-pastey found in too many chowder places). But it lacked real depth and character. The Captain's Platter, a sampling of their deep-fried foods, included one thin piece of cod, two shrimp, an oyster, some clam strips and fries. The cod was moist and tasty but its breading was flat in texture and flavor. The shrimp was good. The clam strips were made up of about ¼ to 1/3 flour crumbs with no clam inside or so little clam it wasn't discernible. The rest were standard small clam strips, a little heavy on the breading. My wife ate the oyster. Some of the fries were cooked well but some were limp. How does that happen? I'm not a fan of breading on the fish (or other seafood) in fish and chips; I'd rather have a crispy tempura-like batter coating. So the platter, two cups of chowder and two drinks come to $33.80. I'm glad I didn't add a tip. Overpriced? I think so. Way overpriced for a fast-food concept and way over-priced for its food quality. read more

Ordered out from here for lunch and it is amazing Had the Mac with crab and the oysters with fries Seafood was fresh and tasty and everything was nice and warm. Only complaint was the fries and oysters turned up a little on the soggy side maybe due to the moisture in the oysters but all In all a lunch we finished! read more

$17.00 for two tiny pieces of fish and a side (no drink). Fish wasn't even decent. I think the goal is to provide so many fries that you feel as though you got enough food for the cost. Parking is awful, each business in this little park has a few spaces. Kettlefish has 2 and 1 handicap space. Go somewhere else. read more

First off let me say that my fried oysters were the best I have eaten. That being said, this was not a terrific dinner. We must have come in right when they were closing, because when we ordered (fried oysters and chips and fried prawns and chips, cole slaw and two fountain drinks) we were asked if we were getting these to go... and I answered, no, we would eat here, the counter person gave me a look that would have withered steel. But, ok, she took our order and we sat and waited, the only people in the place. The food came quickly. Fries were good, but the cole slaw was tasteless, really just mayo and cabbage. The cocktail sauce was very hot. The restaurant was very clean. We ate quickly and left. So, ok, recap, some good food. Not exactly relaxing and cheerful ambiance. Somewhat pricey (35 bucks pre tip) and well... ok, there you have it. read more

First time trying out this place so i kinda wanted to try a little of everything. Was craving for a good clam chowder so I got me that Ofcourse and it was delicious also ordered the Captain's Platter fish and chips, and that was my favorite it has a little bit of everything and it was super tasty!!!! Will definitely order that again on my next visits. Also wanted to try their seafood soup so I decided to try the Bouillabaisse, it's packed with excellent mixed seafoods and chopped yummy veggies!!! Overall food was excellent, but the proportions are small and prices was a bit high. I paid $52 for all my orders read more

Kettlefish - Bowl Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

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Unimpressive and a fast food atmosphere like Skippers but considerably more expensive

We recently moved into the area and were lucky enough to find Kettlefish very quickly. We typically get clam chowder, fish and chips, and/or cioppino. All are excellent, but the great thing about Kettlefish's approach is that we can get extra clams (instead of the usual mussels) in our cioppino. That rocks! We typically eat our fish and chips down by the water, but take home the chowder and/or cioppino to have later. read more

First time here and the Crab Mac Cheese was very good. The Captain's Plate is good, but i think Cod and Chips will be the go to next time. The batter and crunchiness was great, but the cod was the star of that meal. The clam chowder is very good with lots of clams, good flavor and consistency. This place would make a great pub. read more

First timer. Last timer. I ordered the crab mac n' cheese and a piece of battered cod. It was over $25. Both smell and taste of crap vegetable/soy oil. The crab over the mac n' cheese was probably a total of two loose tablespoons of crab shred/sprinkles. The cod was about 4x3 inches, the bulk of which was batter. The tarter sauce, again, tasted like that crap oil. What can I say? After getting the Rona in 2021, I was blessed with an aversion to low quality foods. Before the Rona, I never noticed the gross oil in restaurant foods. Since my sense of taste and smell was affected, I can only cook for myself with good olive, avo, coconut oils - since all restaurants seem to use this crap oil. In sum - ridiculously expensive for the quantity of seafood, and their oil messes up everything. The fella who took my order was quite nice, though. read more

Literally just ate here 5 minutes ago and we are so happy! Got the bouillabaisse, cod and chips and the free clam chowder when I checked into Yelp! Everything was fantastic! The clam chowder was the star, but the cod was so juicy and flaky, fries fried perfectly, and the bouillabaisse well balanced on all levels: temp, salt, acid & amount of seafood w/veggies!!! read more

Yummy fresh seafood. My partner and I both got the captains platter (comes w/ one piece of fish, clam strips, 2 shrimps, and an oyster. And a basket of fries). Fried perfectly, not dried out. We also ordered clam chowder. I've seen reviews stating there wasn't enough clams, but our cup had a decent amount. While everything had taste pretty good, the food gave me and my partner really bad gas and stomach pain all night after we ate It was good, but not worth whatever abominable abdominal gas fckkery we both had to go through. ......It was food good though! read more

Amazing food and the best Value for you dollar in Silverdale. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys quality seafood. read more

Kettlefish - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

Go To Place for Seafood Stews! I have now dined here three times, and specifically came each time to try the signature items; Ciopinno, Bouillabaisse, and Pan Roast. Verdict, Ciopinno is my favorite. I learned of the restaurant through a story in the Kitsap Sun, and immediately related the steam cooking technique for stews to a favorite oyster bar in Las Vegas, that used the same made-to-order, single portion, food preparation. I cannot comment on the fried fish, but if you are a fan of seafood stews, this is the place to come! Suggestion for Management: Since all the seafood stews are cooked-to-order, consider offering different spice options; like Cajun, Garlic, etc. That would truly customize the food experience. read more

Superb meal. Looks like an A&W root beer stand. Has the seafood of a 5 star gourmet restaurant. Fried oysters briny and succulent. Ciopinno loaded with shellfish. Very reasonably priced. Owner in the shop. Fast, friendly, outstanding in every way. Highly recommend. read more

Damn... by far some of the best clam chowder and lobster mac and cheese on this side of the peninsula!!! read more

Kettlefish - Kettle Mac and Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

For a quick bite of excellent seafood, you should absolutely stop here in Silverdale! The staff was super helpful and the seafood options were amazing! Everything was delicious (we got the steamer's dish with clams and mussels, and the captain's platter) and the beer was awesome! We will be back for sure! read more

The house chowder was unremarkable but the other big bowl of chowder Cooked on the spot was very rich and flavorful. Maybe could have used a more generous dose of seafood. The fish and chips were fine. Nothing special. read more

I have been to numerous seafood restaurants all over the state. Kettlefish ranks up there with the best of them. Fish and Chips made from fresh as it can be cod, delicious breading , cooked to perfection. Reasonable priced menu. I will definitely be back. read more

I so badly wanted to like this place. The prices were a bit high but for good fish it's expected. We had fish and chips and steamed clams and mussels. The fish was mediocre at best. Thin, small portions of fish. The breading wasn't bad but there just wasn't a lot of fish. I've had $8 fish and chip plates with twice as much cod. The steamed clams and mussels were such a disappointment. The broth was just blah, hardly any flavor other than way too much white wine. Super tiny clams and mussels that were over cooked but honestly that could have been a result of the take out. Won't be back. read more

Kirstin and Jess gave us great customer service and KettleFish gave us really good fish and chips today. This is a smaller, new restaurant in old town Silverdale, WA and is a good place to stop in for excellent seafood. This was our first time there and we will go back. read more

We were completely disappointed with the food and service... especially for the prices we paid. No thank you.

If you are looking for clam chowder, go to Kettlefish! It was so good, I wished I hadn't ordered the fish and chips too. They serve it by the cup or a very large bowl and I had regrets I'd only gotten a cup. Thick with potatoes and clams in every bite! The fish and chips were fine, but fairly ordinary. That's all we had so I can't comment on the other soups that looked amazing. This seems like a new spot in town, close to the waterfront park, so the location is great! We arrived to town on our boat so we were on the dock -- it was an easy walk. Reasonable prices too. Give them a try! read more

We are from Minnesota and we're on our way from SEATAC to Sequim. This little joint hit the SPOT!! Thank you for your great service and amazing food! These mid- westerners were very pleased. Best wishes!! read more

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I think we found our new favorite place for seafood. My hubs got the Cioppino and some oysters and I got the fish and chips. The fish was fresh and flakey and the chips were hot and crispy. Paired with their in-house tartar sauce it was spectacular. I snuck a taste (ok more than a little taste) of their cocktail sauce and I'm pretty sure it's the best cocktail sauce I've had in a long time. My hubby absolutely LOVED the Cioppino. Amazing flavor and the temperature was perfect. The oysters were excellent! He only wishes they had oyster shooters! Hands down, delicious. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Kettlefish - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Silverdale, Washington

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Was feeling under the weather and ordered the Pacific Pan Roast. Creamy buttery broth with a very good amount of seafood. Just what I needed. Definitely on my go-to list. read more

Solid 3 stars total. The food was a 4 - 4 1/2 stars, fish and chips were good, fish was fried properly, the shrimp, oysters and clam strips were likewise very good. The fries lack seasoning but you can always add salt. The one disappointment was the coleslaw dressing, it was very bland Overall a tasty lunch though Now, what drags down that score? Two two-piece fish and chips, a captains plate, two clam chowders and two coleslaws--- $65.40. This is significantly more expensive than comparable nearby restaurants for fish and chips. The second factor is that today, the young man who was working behind the counter wasn't wearing a mask except for when he came to the register to take payment and hand the food over. All the time he spent preparing our lunch was sans mask. We have high risk individuals in our group and given the times we live in, we would have been more comfortable had he been wearing a mask all the time he was handling our food. read more

Found on Yelp with good reviews, so decided to give it a try! Very good customer service, friendly, everything was fresh & delicious! read more

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What a wonderful find! The clam chowder was AMAZING and gluten free! The right balance of herbs and clams! We also had the fish. If you want beer battered fish this is not your place but if you want quality fish in a wonderful light breading then you have to try this. Come have a beer and some great food! read more