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4.6 (500 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Rockfish Sandwich
Sarah H.

I tried the salmon dip and the rockfish bahn mi. The chips were warm and crispy, the salmon dip was such a great appetizer. The rockfish was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the toppings and sauce on the sandwich. We sat at the bar so it was cool to be so up close to the food being cooked and the preparation. The presentation of everything was also so impressive. We went on a Saturday for an early dinner and we didn't have to wait for a spot to open up. Overall, I enjoyed that their menu wasn't too expansive but still had a variety. I will definitely be coming back to introduce friends to the place!

Mikayla H.

POV: you just got out of the Fremont Flea Market(s) (both, mind you) after a morning of browsing through so many antique goodies that your head is spinning. The wind is howling. Your fingers are getting numb. Hunger blurs your vision. And then your trusty friend says, "I know a place for food." After a quick drive and gentle uphill walk, you arrive at none other than Local Tide. There's a line out the door. Your stomach gurgles. "It's worth the wait, I think," your friend proclaims nervously. You all choose to wait. When you get inside, you find that the crab roll you'd been salivating over is sold out. Devastating, but no matter-- you'd already chosen the salmon sandwich as your backup. Your friends also order the shrimp toast and smoked salmon belly dip to share. The sweet cashier thanks you all, offers you a seat quickly and says your food will be right out. The smoked salmon belly dip comes first. DELECTABLE. You're already starving at this point, but the staff notified you that there would be a slight delay with the other food, so you begin to ration the chips and dip. Fifteen minutes pass. Twenty. Once it's nearing 35 minutes, you're getting antsy. You're supposed to be at Pac-Sci by now, and it's already 3:15. Will you make it in by 5? Your friends are getting hangry. Tensions are high. Maybe you should just eat the cost of the sandwich and go... Just when you think all hope is lost, the waft of oil, mayo, and fried goodness hits your nose. It's here. The glorious shrimp toast and salmon sandwich arrive to the table, along with the cod, another salmon sandwich, and the rockfish bowl. The waiter serves you all an apologetic look and all of the previous heat melts away. Everyone digs in immediately, and for 10 minutes, the table is silent save for vigorous chewing and occasional "this is so good"s. You finish your meal. The sky is clear. You make it to Pac Sci in time. Would come back for that smoked salmon dip. Thank you, Will, for the rec.

Shrimp toast
Jemyra I.

Seattle did NOT disappoint when it came to the food options! I spent my birthday weekend in Seattle and my godsister recommended this spot. It is counter service and a line was already forming, always a good sign. The menu is small but still has so many choices at the same time, so we ended up ordering almost everything. When I say everything was sooooo delicious and fresh, I mean I still think about that food to this day. Truly phenomenal. The place itself is really cute but there is not a lot of seating. Luckily we were able to sit, wait, and eat next door at the wine bar. The staff was friendly and very helpful. 10 out of 10 birthday stop!

Rock Fish Banh Mi
Thomas N.

I got the rockfish banh mi. So good. All the flavors and ingredients pair together really well. It definitely is a messy sandwich and a bit difficult to hold together while you eat but the taste more than makes up for it. Really solid spot and I definitely will be back to try the rest of the menu!

Salmon belly dip
Marcela V.

Tried Local tied the other day after the gym. I loved the healthier fare they offer, it felt like I can enjoy a night out without feeling terrible about my waistline. I had the salmon teriyaki bowl and it was really good! The rice was really tasty and the salmon was very tender and not dry! My favorite was the salmon belly dip. I almost bought one to go because it was so delicious, will definitely be back just for that. Sort of a weird set up when you dine there. You order first + pay then they point to a random table for you to sit at and then when you're done eating you can just leave. It was a bit tight and there's not a ton of seating so be prepared for that. Otherwise it was a great experience.

Salmon teriyaki
Winter B.

This is a nice spot to grab a casual lunch or dinner. I appreciate that they had a lot of healthy options. I got the salmon teriyaki bowl which was really good and fresh but overpriced at 24$. My mom loved the rockfish. I've heard good things about the shrimp toast here as well but we didn't try that. Also the employees are very friendly here.

Crab roll (delicious)
Buk O.

Your reliably delicious neighborhood quick eat seafood spot. The owners/front staff have always been really friendly to me. Yes, they get busy as they are high on tourist spots but if you can get there early, it's worth it. My go to order are the fish sandwich, crab roll (only available Friday to Sunday), and when I feel like red meat, the smash burger. Inside is clean, you can see the kitchen, no fuss vibes in terms of service since lots of people are waiting but you can sit and chat if you want.

Crab roll
Shrenik P.

was pretty excited for this - as I'd heard really nice things about the restaurant itself, along with the crab roll especially the crab roll seems to be quite popular - as it seems like it often sells out on weekends starting off, this buttery brioche bun is magical. it's so soft yet so well toasted on the outside, and yet astoundingly fluffy on the inside the exterior has just the right amount of butter where it's a complimentary flavor rather than taking over the entire bun the level of toasting achieved on this bun is highly impressive - there's not a single part that isn't perfect might be the best roll i've ever had the roll is pretty stuffed with crab meat i don't think i'm a huge crab lover - I do like it - but it seems relatively flavorless compared to other meats however, there are a few things i loved about the crab in this bun first, obviously, you can eat it with the roll, which just makes everything better second, the seasoning on the meat was absolutely fantastic - there was a mayo-based sauce, there was lemon juice giving it a slightly acidic taste, and there was a sprinkle of seasoning that made everything really could while I don't know if the meat itself had great flavor - I loved the fact that the restaurant did everything it could to impart that flavor onto the dish huge props for that I also really liked the amount of crab placed in this roll - it was pretty stuffed with the meat - even coming pretty significantly out of the hole in the split top so, the food was really good, but i do have an issue for the really expensive price point ($30 for a single roll) this was not filling at all i recognize that crab is expensive - and the amount of crab placed in here was pretty impressive - but for 30 dollars this needs to come with some sort of a filling side whether it can be clam chowder, fries, or anything - no matter how good the food is, when you pay that amount for a meal, the meal needs to leave you satisfied I understand that you can't just place an infinite amount of crab, but increasing the size of the roll, or adding another side are ways to increase the portion size of this meal

Clam Chowder w/ Sourdough Bread:House Made Fish Stock, Fresh Manila Clams, Bacon, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Russet, Sweet Peas, Fresh Cream.
Vivian H.

I came for dinner and it was quite busy. You order at the front before sitting down, which can be confusing if you didn't know. I ordered the chowder and my friends ordered the Rockfish Banh Mi and Fried Oysters. Overall, the food was good but a tad expensive for the amount of food, specifically the Fried Oysters. I'd try the Shrimp Toast next time and maybe the Dover & Fries.

Clam Chowder + Crab Roll
Fifi Y.

Delicious and fresh seafood! We ordered the Dover & Fries which is like Fish & Chips but cooked in an asian salt & pepper style. The dover is very thin and crispy and PIPING hot. I liked their clam chowder, you can really taste the clam-umami. it's not your typical cream-based chowder, rather more clam-broth based with a hint of cream instead! We also ordered the crab roll - I'm more biased towards hot rolls so it wasn't my thing but if you like a cold crab salad type roll it's worth trying. You get seated after you order at the counter and service was great.

Shrimp toast
Sophia C.

My brother and I visited on a random Tuesday for a late lunch, and thankfully there was no line. I've heard the lines can get pretty long here, so what a relief! We ordered the tuna melt special, shrimp toast, and clam chowder to share. I was expecting the clam chowder to be creamy, but the broth was more thin and runny than thick and creamy. It was decent, but nothing mind blowing. I enjoyed the shrimp toast the most; it was flavorful, crispy, and made for yummy bites with the sauces provided. The tuna melt special was $24 and tiny for the price in my opinion. They should split this sandwich into two instead of having it be one gigantic mess to eat. It was pretty good, but again nothing to rave about. We spent about $37 each and I still left hungry afterwards which is not ideal. The ambience is cozy and warm, and service is standard. I do think it's quite overpriced and overrated so probably wouldn't go back, but I'm glad I got to try Local Tide!

Wennie H.

Glad I was able to pop in, line out the door on a Thursday night at 7pm. Line moves fairly quickly, concept/order then be seated works well. Service is super friendly and interior is very cute and clean. We ordered the smoked salmon dip to share, the rockfish banh mi and the fried fish sandwich. The dip was super salty and the chips were heavily salted (really good and crispy). The rockfish banh mi had good flavor and amount of chilis helped improve the fried fish since it was very bland...like no seasoning and the fish was over fried to the point where it was just hard. Unfortunately, we weren't fans but can see the appeal for sure.

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Tim M.

TLDR: fresh and delicious seafood, must try spot I've come here a couple times at various times for lunch - there's usually a bit of line but moves pretty fast and you get seated right after ordering. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of their menu items - everything I've tried is super fresh and always has complex flavor notes. My favorite is the shrimp toast - paired with mayo and a chili sauce on the side, the buttery shrimp on toast is straight up comfort food. All of their fish, no matter what variation, tastes super fresh and flaky. All their sides are chosen to complement each type of fish making each dish have that perfect combo of salt, fat and acid.

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