The food was soo good! I got the teriyaki salmon bowl, and it was awesome. The salmon was super flavorful, and I loved the texture of the wild rice. We also got their "salt and pepper fries." Which are the crispiest potato cubes I've ever had. They were genuinely life-changingly great. In addition, the ambiance was really nice and the woman who took our order was lovely! I'll be dreaming of those potatoes for many years to come! read more

Heard from a local that this was a must try spot during our visit to Seattle, and the spot lived up to the recommendation! First the service was amazing, very friendly, quick, and helpful! The food was phenomenal, we ordered their clam chowder, a smash burger, a their fries. All the items we ordered were incredibly flavorful and we'll definitely be back next time we're in Fremont! read more

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There is a reason why there is always a line.... Been going here several years. It's amazing. The tuna Sando is special. Sliced tuna on rustic toasted bread. Amazingly good. The bowls are a combination of protein and a slaw/ginger/spring onion. Amazingly fresh and flavorful. The beers are good but the food steals the show and it's not even close. read more

Terrific spot to go for lunch or dinner. The atmosphere is comfortable and very relaxing. It is quiet enough for a conversation but loud enough to discourage phone conversations. The restaurant is well kept and clean. The food and service was excellent. Everything tasted fresh! There was plenty of street parking in the area. It exceeded my high expectations. I plan to go again on a weekend to try out something new on their menu! read more

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this place was highly rated and there was a line out the door that definitely drew us in to try it out. they're run as a "order and pay first, then seat yourself" kind of restaurant. so seating availability is pretty dependent on whether or not other tables are clearing out as you are ordering. the food however did not impress me and was underwhelming given the reviews. - shrimp toast (4.5/5): this was probably my favorite dish here. shrimp was perfect and the "toast" added a nice crunch to it. but the dish is very oily in order to achieve that level of crispiness. and with that level of oiliness, the whole dish started to feel heavy. - deep fried oysters (3/5): the oysters felt overdone. it was almost dry on its own, so much that i felt like i had to dip it in one of the sauces to bring the dish back to life. yes, the dish does already come with a sauce pairing, but i feel like a good dish should be able to stand on its own. - dover fish & chips (3/5): if you don't already know, dover fish is already a very thin fish to begin with. so don't expect a whole meaty fish filet like you get with typical fish & chips. there just wasn't much depth to the meal. the pieces were so thin that i felt like i was just eating the leftover fried batter at some points. i wish they focused more on how to make the fish *crispy* rather than just *crunch* because of how thick/heavy their batter was. - rockfish salad: this was a much more refreshing take on all of the fish dishes at this place. pairs well with the salad and peanuts add a nice crunch to it. overall, this place is heavily rooted in fried items in their dishes, so if that's what you're looking for then this is a decent place to be at. but for my personal taste preference, i don't think it really fit. one thing i will say is we didn't get to try one of their sandwiches which a lot of the other reviews seemed to enjoy, so we might have missed out there. read more

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The seafood here is sooo good, and the staff and general atmosphere are just lovely. We got to try a lot and everything was just In particular, loved the super tender, melt-in-your-mouth miso cod, the rockfish bowl which was so herby and refreshing, and the salmon sandwich which seems deceptively simple but is a master example of less is more. And of course, the shrimp toast! Comes out super hot and crispy with a custardy center, and the in-house chili sauce they serve it with is addicting (praying they sell it by the jar one day) and very fiery. Could eat a million of those. They also have cute minimalistic branded merchandise like tote bags and water bottles, and I like their open shelf of seafood related cookbooks that you can browse through. Can't wait to come back and try everything else we didn't order this time- like the clam chowder, fried oysters, rockfish bahn mi and famous bread budding. :) read more

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Cute small local seafood joint! Recommend the potatoes (soo flavorful and crispy), the shrimp toast, and the clam chowder. The sourdough that comes with the soup is really good. Salmon teriyaki rice bowl was ok, and the fried dover needed a bit more flavor but all the sauces were good -- especially the sweet mayo that comes with the shrimp toast. Fantastic service -- everyone was super friendly. We sat outside because there isn't a ton of indoor seating, so just something to keep in mind if you're going with a big group. Prices are on the higher side (each plate is around $18-20) but portions are pretty big. read more

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GOLLEE! What a meal! Everyone was so nice and the food was paramount levels of scrum-dilly umptious! Super clean dining area with real cute design elements and an open kitchen that is just DARLING! read more

Stopped in with family while on vacation. It's pretty small and line was out the door. We were a total of six so did have to wait a little for someone to leave before we could order and sit. I kind of like when there's an open kitchen and you can see what's happening. I got the rockfish banh mai and quite enjoyed it. Spouse got a smash burger w a side of fries bc he doesn't eat fish and it was fine. Enough fries to share, which is nice since they're ordered separate. Kid got dover and fries. He can be picky for no apparent reason but filled up on the meal. read more

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Was looking for a seafood place in the area and decided to try. Excellent! Had the Dover and Chips and Rockfish Bowl. Fish & Chips thin and delicious. Rockfish had an Asian flair. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this diamond in the rough. Was seeing a show at Nectar Lounge and stopped in here for dinner beforehand. Super friendly counter service (order, then seat yourself and food is brought out to the table). Hip but casual, vibe. Dynamic, but approachable menu. Just really hit every mark to strike that balance of unpretentious gourmet. (Side note: It's always a mark of a truly great fish house if it doesn't smell remotely like fish!). Had the Rockfish bowl (delightful, fresh, perfectly balanced), Clam Chowder (fantastic, whole clams, no "starchy thickness", fresh veg, very clean tasting), salt & pepper potatoes (perfection - Perfectly crisp outside with pillowy fluffy inside, salty munchie goodness), house salad with the anchovy Dijon vinaigrette (flavor explosion, such interesting combinations, none of which overwhelm each other, but still stand out while simultaneously complimenting the others, really top-notch). 10/10 can't wait to go back! read more

There's always a line here and for good reason. The food is delicious! You wait in line to order, then if the staff will help get you a table. You can also go next door to the bar and order if you don't want to wait. You generally don't have to wait long for a table. It's pretty casual here. The stand outs were the shrimp toast (this is a Vietnamese inspired dish and there's no where really that you can get something like this in Seattle, it's so unique) and smoked salmon belly dip. You can really tell their dip is made in house with the huge chunks of salmon in them. I've also had the smash burger and rock fish sandwich. I also really enjoyed the simple salt and pepper fries. Next time, I'll definitely try the crab roll. read more

Local Tide - Rockfish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything was tasty and well done. I really loved their shrimp toast and would definitely get again. It's a small restaurant so not a lot of seats. People tend to not linger as long so it's not a terrible wait for a table. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. read more

Local Tide - Rockfish Banh Mi, Rockfish Bowl, and Shrimp Toast - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When I finally realized on my first visit to Seattle that I needed to try a dish of Salmon, I went to work and began researching places. I am so happy to have found Local Tide! Their whole menu looked amazing! But I'd just come from a work event and had my sights set on the salmon sando; I loved it! My goal for next time is to come with more people (so I can try more dishes!!) That being said though, the solo diner experience was actually pretty great. Was treated very kindly, and had a comfortable seat at the bar. Definite recommend! read more

I don't know what else to say that hasn't been said already. Order ahead to avoid lines. Service was super friendly. Everyone from the cashier to the servers, to the cooks. It was fun to sit at the bar, and see the kitchen work. We came on a weekend to try their crab rolls. There was a long line, and it didn't move too quickly. We were in no rush, as it took a while for our food to come. But when it did come mmmmmmmmmm the shrimp toast alone, wow. Made it well worth the trip and wait. Honestly the crab roll was only alright. I've had better. It was good, but not amazing. Also at that price, I would have just ordered two orders of the shrimp toast instead. We also ordered the fried oysters which were also imo only ok. I would love to come back and try their burgers, and order the shrimp toast again. I would come and try them on a weekday, and hope that it's less busy. Gotta get my shrimp toast on. Perfectly toasted, then didn't perfection. That bite of crisp oil bread with salted sweet shrimp.. mmmm! Heavenly. read more

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Came here to try their smash burgers. It's pretty good flavors. Classic. It's not as greasy and smashed as other smashed burgers. The fries are not fries since they're quartered potatoes. They're still good! They were nice and not and nicely seasoned. We didn't eat at local tide but at the brewery next door. You can order at the bar and they bring your food out. read more

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good albeit very pricy fish sandwich. Imagine paying almost $20 for a fish sandwich only to find out that it doesn't come with fries.... And they put a Kraft single on it too? Extremely confusing. That's McDonald's behavior putting cheese on a fish sandwich. But the tartar sauce had a lovely horseradish which really elevated the fish. Very friendly service with people who care about ethical stuff. Very classic Seattle crowd. Modern place. I'll keep my eye out for a dingy shack to try next read more

Local Tide - I am baffled by The choice to add a kraft single that adds absolutely nothing. Why isn't it a pickle that would make sense? Cheese is weird - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best fried oysters in my life! I have a love-hate relationship with oysters; I can only ever stomach one piece before the texture and flavor becomes overwhelming. The way they make it here eliminates all that bad taste and you'll feel like you're eating a soft Louisiana rub chicken. Thought I'd be eating a few but I ended up eating all 5 and it was enough to fill me. Still I wish it came with more salad or something else. This place is on the expensive end but the freshness is worth all the hype! Also thank you for providing curbside service because it can be hard to just double park with the service vans and bus stop. read more

Absolutely love love love Local Tide! I visited because I searched best clam chowder in Seattle. Also, my husband is a huge smash burger fan which they have so it was a win win. It's a very busy place when we came there was a line out the door. I noticed it moved pretty quickly. We also didn't have any issues getting a seat. When you order they help you find a table. We chose to sit at the bar so we found Eagle eye the chef as he prepared our delicious food. The restaurant and seating area is clean. The decor is bright and comfortable with a lot of cool art. I really liked the vibe and how friendly all the staff were. The wait for our food was about 15-20 min. I was not upset about this because it's such a busy place. I had fun watching the chef and all the beautiful food going out of the kitchen. My chowder was everything I imagined and more. I was excited that they added fresh in shell clams to their chowder! You rarely find this anywhere. My favorite chowder in the world is Hog Island chowder in San Francisco because they top their chowder with fresh clams, a lot of them. At Local Tide you get about 4 clams in shell (as decor) but for the price point and the delicious well seasoned and savory base it's excellent. The smashburger was excellent as well. It had 2 crispy edge but juicy patties, melty American cheese and a buttery bun. This seriously is a melt in your mouth smash burger. We returned for a second visit a month later and were excited to find out we could avoid the lines by sitting next door at Aslan Brewing and ordered from their friendly staff. Same delicious food and more seating options. However, the food wait is still around 20 to 30 min because it all comes from the same kitchen. read more

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This is a fast casual, fresh seafood restaurant in Fremont. It was a bit busy on Friday night, and while there is limited seating in the actual restaurant, the next door business, Aslan Brewing, offers up their seating for restaurant customers too. I guess it is a mutual benefit so people can also order drinks there while eating food from here. The benefit is you don't have to order to-go - they will still plate the food dine-in so you won't need to worry about food presentation either! I tried the shrimp toast and the dover and fries, both of which were good but a bit on the oily and heavy side. The shrimp toast are 4 small pieces of toast with shrimp on top, served with mayo and chili oil on the side. The chili oil is actually pretty spicy. The shrimp is good and reminds me of the dim sum shrimp preparation (maybe the deep frying makes it quite similar) but a bit too oily for my liking. The dover and fries were decent - I liked how the fish is thinly sliced and battered so it gives a bit crispier texture, and the same goes for the fries. The seasoning is good. For the price, I expected a bit more since the portions were pretty small, but it was nonetheless executed well. Overall, this is a good place for seafood dishes. A lot of the items are individual (if you get sandwiches and some bowls) so it is a bit better of a place to go either solo or with a large group socializing. read more

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Our family had an amazing lunch here! We sat at the counter and enjoyed incredible food and great service. Highly recommend the crab roll, the smoked salmon dip, the salads, and the chowder. read more

Lives up to the reviews. Salmon teriyaki bowl had thin slaw, pickled onions and quinoa rice great flavors. Salmon belly dip perfect balance of salmon sour cream and dill. Peppers fries a great deal. Biggest surprise was the shrimp toast, unique rice and shrimp paled into cakes. Clean place, crisp salads and great service. Sometimes there is a line but worth the wait. read more

Spent a week in Seattle and this was my favorite restaurant. Tried just about everything on the menu and it was all outstanding. Favorite dishes were the shrimp toast and rockfish bowl, but honestly everything I tried was delicious. You order at the counter and they bring everything as it's ready. The prices were affordable for the quality and taste. Everyone there was really friendly and the place is really casual yet inviting. Highly recommend! read more

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Parking can be a challenge in summer with the nearby activities but once seated the service was great. The food was excellent. Tasty with the right amount of portions and seasoning. Fish was fresh as I had the sandwich. Would definitely come back read more

After a long walk around Lake Union, we stopped at Local Tide for a late lunch. Many friends had recommended this place, so I was happy to have the opportunity to try it. The menu is pretty straightforward, and the dining area is casual and relaxed, but modern and clean at the same time. We got the grilled salmon sandwich, and the rockfish bun me. We asked for the salmon sandwich to be hot, as it is normally served, cold, and the staff we're happy to make that happen. The fish is clearly quite fresh, and the sauces used are delicious. I loved my bun me. The bread wasn't my favorite, but the toppings and fish were and fresh. Service is super quick, and they thankfully had outlets to charge our phones, which were low on battery. It's located in a great area of Fremont - perfect for visitors! read more

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Food: I ordered rockfish plate, the popular shrimp toast and the cod. I'd say the fish based dishes were better. They were flavorful and especially the cod melted into my mouth. The shrimp toast although good had too much oil. Since I felt it in my mouth rather strongly, I decided to use some tissues to get the excess oil out. Service: All things didn't come at once strangely so I made it halfway through my meal before my partners meal arrived. But there was no waiting line! Ambience: The music was not loud so it served as a good place to be able to have a chat. It was adjacent to bar that served their food that had music - so the option of choosing either is kinda cool. Vibrant colors on the walls adds to a fun look. Not overly decorative. read more

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Yummm. Local tide is one of those places where you can really taste the freshness of ingredients. Plus the staff is so friendly! Overall a great vibe. I loved the shrimp toast and salmon salad. No parking but we found street parking fairly easily. read more

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Decided to try out Local Tide for a pre-happy hour snack. Got there right around lunch time on a Tuesday and the place was full and bustling. It's not a large space. You order and then they find a seat for you. They were very kind and attentive about working to get us a spot. Very easy going and great service. The clam chowder was filled with fresh clams (shell included, so had to pick them out), shrimp toast was yummy and interesting. Crispy toast with a cooked shrimp paste. Chili sauce and mayo for dipping. Ended up mixing the chili and mayo together, was much easier! The fried fish special was panko Dover sole. Was fresh and crispy. I'm saucy type of guy, so could have used more sauce. Would come back if we're in the area. read more

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The food was ok. I honestly don't get the hype. Had the salad with salmon, shrimp toast and fish and chips. Best thing was the chips. read more

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Had the smash burger! I asked the cashier what he recommended and the burger was actually recommended. It's honestly a decent burger. It's a small burger in my opinion and doesn't come with much thrills beside carmalized onions, and cheese and mayo. My friend ordered the salmon sandwich and didn't finish it because she said it was cold. So that was disappointing. read more

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Went at around 6:30 on a Tuesday and waited for almost an hour from the line to getting the food. The food was good! I got the special of the day which was a hot fried fish sandwich- the flavors were super balanced though I wish the pieces of fish were a little thicker. The salt and pepper fries were good too. Would want to come back and try their salmon sandwich! read more

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Very friendly and helpful getting our table. The salmon sandwich was very good but we really loved the salt and pepper fries.

Local Tide has been on of a lot of top lists recently, so I was pretty excited to try it. We came on a weekend and I got their crab roll which I believe is only available on weekends. The crab roll was delicious, really fresh crab on a nice, soft (but slightly toasted) roll. I also tried their chowder which was pretty good but somewhat nontraditional. It had some fresh clams still in their shells but also some peas and carrots which was a bit weird. My husband got their fried fish sandwich and chips which were quite good, although the chips were maybe a bit oily. Only street parking available but it wasn't too hard to find a spot. You order first when you enter and then they will seat you. read more

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Local Tide is well known for its fresh dungeness crab rolls. They are only served on the weekends till supply last. We tried our luck yesterday and by the time we got there around 6pm, there was already a line out the door and crab roll was sold out. Sad as we were, we were still jazzed to try their other offerings. They have limited seatings and you wait in line till a table opens up for your party, then they take your order at the front kiosk and you get seated. The front counter gentleman saw that we were a party of 2 and asked if we wanted to go next door Aslan, a taproom that serves organic brew where the food can be brought to us as take out. Of course we jumped on it! Staff at Aslan was so nice! FYI Aslan serves a slightly smaller (or less up to date?) Local Tide menu. They didn't have Crab roll or the Black Cod Katsuke that we ordered as take out from Local Tide, but still lots of good stuff you can order. We had Shrimp Toast, a must try if you grew up with this snack like i did, salmon belly dip, and Black Cod Katsuke. Shrimp paste on the toast was fresh, generous, and cooked perfectly! The toast was a bit too oily, but very crispy. Salmon belt dip was served with house made potato chips. The chips were AMAZING! Salmon dip had chunks of salmon (awesome!) and lots of dill. I like dill so I'm a big fan, not so much for hubby. Black cod katsuke was great tasting and perfectly cooked. Everything was very well priced, especially fresh seafood by Seattle standard. We will definitely return again for the crab roll! read more

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Ambiance is comfortable and welcoming. Staff is nice and they leave you alone but are around if you need any thing. Food arrived in a timely manner and the carafe of water arrived immediately. Shrimp toast is deliciously prepared and tasty. Fried oysters were of great size and tasty as well. Each arrived with a beautiful garnish which also doubled as a side salad! Thoughtful and perfect dishes, especially the fried dishes; great balance! The salad we ordered with almonds was perfect as well. Restaurant filled up immediately after we finished. Popular place, as it deserves! read more

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Why 5 stars? Because this was the perfect way to finish off my day. --- --- --- In researching a bunch of restaurants to check out while in Seattle, Local Tide stood out to me as I place I definitely wanted to try. As fate would have it, someone recommended we check out a beer bar before dinner, and that beer bar was literally about 100 yards away from Local Tide. So it was meant to be. We had a pretty big, late lunch, so I wasn't starving, but I definitely wanted to try a couple things. Shrimp toast and clam chowder? Sounds like the perfect combination. The clam chowder I thought was sold, but unspectacular. I prefer a creamier base. But the shrimp toast was everything I wanted it to be. It came with a sweet mayo and a chili sauce for dipping. The chili sauce was way too spicy for me, but the sweet mayo was ideal. But probably more impactful than the food were the people working here. We were all decked out in our Browns gear for the game that was happening the next day, and a couple of the employees basically chatted with us the whole time about football, what the stadium experience would be like and Seattle in general. Awesome time, great food, super people. read more

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Delicious fast casual seafood spot! I stopped by on a Thursday evening and the line was quite long but you can dine in at the brewery next door and they serve the entire menu from Local Tide, plus some fun drinks. The fried fish sandwich and Bahn mi were both delicious and you cannot miss the salt and pepper fries! read more

It's been a while since we went to Local Tide so I don't remember all the details of each dish but I was cleaning out my photos and stumbled upon these gems. Everything we had was delish. The "garnishing" side salads were a revelation. Even the kids' cheese burger looked amazing. I wanted a bite but she inhaled it. The crew is super friendly and wonderful. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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Quite a long wait for food (1.5-2 hours) tonight. Luckily we got a drink from the brewery next door! Clam chowder had fresh clams, a little salty though. Fries and chips were good! read more

The fried fish filet sandwich was absolute fire, and my guests loved the shrimp toast and rockfish bowls. We ate next door at the brewery and enjoyed the hop water, great service. A local gem. read more

Local Tide - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington