We dropped into Macleod's for a bite before a show at The Tractor Tavern, and it ended up being the perfect choice for a pre-concert meal. There are a variety of seating options from open bar, large tables, quant upstairs, and booths with tall backs. The walls are filled with a myriad of Scottish memorabilia that give you something to talk about wherever you look. The kitchen doesn't skimp here--the portions were very generous, and everything was delicious. Salmon Sandwich, fresh and flavorful. Cod Fish & Chips, perfectly crispy and classic. Shepherd's Pie, hearty, savory, and exactly what you want from a pub. We ventured into the specialty cocktail menu and weren't disappointed. Both the Sea Legs and the Island Flight Special were well-balanced and a great start to the night. read more

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Perfect Sunday Find - Crispy Halibut & Unexpectedly Amazing Mashed Peas! We stopped by on a sunny Sunday while out for a walk, just planning to grab a drink--but ended up having one of the best fish & chips I've had in a while. The halibut was perfectly fried: crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. The fries were a bit on the softer side, but still flavorful. Surprisingly, the star of the dish for me was the mashed peas--bright, creamy, and elevated by a touch of lemon that brought everything to life. We paired the meal with a dry cider, which went beautifully with the fish. Such a spontaneous and satisfying find. I'd definitely come back--especially for those peas! read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambiance is wonderful, especially on a cold day. Food was also solid. We liked the shrimp tacos the best, ironically (since not Scottish). Happy hour is even on the weekend. Service unfortunately left some things to be desired. We sat down and were welcomed in, and then no one took our order for 20 min. We went from trying to catch the waitresses eye (she turned around and seemed to avoid us) to gesturing, to calling out to her- she responded "one second" and then sent someone else over. Granted, they were busy, but the avoidance was very odd. Also, the Guinness was not well poured. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Shrimp tacos - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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During our vacay in Seattle we were craving some delish fish & chips and tried this fun pub in Ballard. Nice , dim vibe with chill music. The service was quick and the food & drink came out promptly. The servers were nice and helpful. We ordered the Ling Cod fish & chips with mushy peas. The fish is pretty thick and the batter was crispy & just right. It was definitely just enough for the 2 of us. A bit pricey & def worth the price. Also had a glass of wine & a beer. The pub was 2 stories and had ample room to sit at the bar, booth or table. Cool area with lots of shops, bars & restaurants. Parking is a little difficult but we were able to find a free parking space around the corner. Would love to go there during St Patrick Day!! read more

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Definitely more pub than restaurant. But my friends and I came here for food and according to them, the fish and chips were pretty disappointing. Dry and battered to hell. Lucky for me, I got the Salmon burger which turned out alright. The fries were okay. It's solid pub food. Cocktails were fine too. No real complaints from me. Especially since I thought the Scotch egg was done pretty well. Enjoyed the little stuff than came with it on the side too. It's like an appetizer with mini appetizers! Service was great and the ambiance is just so-so for me. Dim lighting and cramped space for big groups. Also, there's no hostess so you just find an open table and seat yourself. Someone will notice you came in and hand you menus. Not sure about that process, but seemed like it worked fine. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Scotch Egg* - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A bit overpriced for what they have to offer. The food was decently authentic but the serving size and quality doesn't quite live up to the bill. Bartender was somewhat clueless. Gazing off into space as opposed to asking us for a second round. He seemed more engaged by the soccer game on the TV. We were stopping by here on our way to a concert but it's unlikely we will be back. read more

Very pleasant room in the very pleasant south Ballard restaurant row, and good service from our waiter, Adam, I think his name was. Most of us ordered fish and chips and thought that it was pretty good--only pretty good, not great. Fries could have been hotter too. Parking is on the street and can be tough sometimes, but be persistent--you'll find a spot. read more

Oh it this pub took me back to Scotland. The dark leather and wooden structured interior. The food was delicious and served hot. The fish was crispy and flakey. The house made tartar sauce was that perfect tangy and creamy sauce for the fish. My favorite was the scotch egg with the mustard sauce and the pickled sides! I wished it came with 2 whole eggs for the price but everything is pricey now a days. The service was quick and efficient and family friendly the way a pub should be! read more

Food: They're famous for their fish and chips. After a day at the farmer's market, it was nice to sit with a hot meal. The batter was light although it was a bit heavily fried. Fish tasted fresh and was flaky and well seasoned. Sticky Toffee Pudding was yummy. Service: We were seated and tended to quickly. Server was efficient and friendly but allowed us space. Ambiance: Think "Cheers" ( yes, THAT show). Traditional, dark, warm, leather booths, heavy wooden pub chairs. Just perfect for a cold night. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Fish and chips, french fries, and a pea puree. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

British/Irish-inspired pub in Ballard with decent service and relaxed vibes. Prices are a bit high for what you get. The Tatanka cocktail (not pictured) had a nice balance of flavors but tasted a bit watered down. They have a fairly extensive food menu, of which we tried the fish and chips (cod option) and shepherd's pie. The fish comes as one giant piece, and while it was cooked well it was mostly batter. The shepherd's pie was tasty but the portion is really small for the price. Probably won't be back but the shepherd's pie is worth a try if it's your first time. read more

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We went here for happy hour and had a lovely time! Cocktails were great, especially for the happy hour price, and the ambiance was wonderful. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Saturday night. read more

Basing this off of our 30-45 min stop there to drink some scotch. Our bartender was very helpful in picking our drinks and was fun to talk to. They have a massive selection of scotch to choose from. Has to be one of the more stocked selection of scotch on the west coast. The decor and layout of the bar was pretty cool. They also had a small upstairs for those that want to get away from the noise downstairs. read more

Aloha, the adorable town of Ballard is known for its Sunday farmer's market with over 200 vendors. We ventured there and at the mid-afternoon had lunch at Macleods. A cute corner pub with cool historic info on the walls. It was fun reading and recognizing peeps. Good beers complimented our lunch. The food was good but a little pricey for the size of the dishes. 2 small pieces of fish with fries was over $20+. Oh well. Enjoy! read more

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Solid spot for fish and chips or scotch or both. Whatever suits your fancy. Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub is a fun restaurant that transports you to Scotland in the Ballard neighborhood. Ya gotta try the famous fish and chips at least once. We visited Macleod's for happy hour when they had some discounted cocktails and bites. I ordered a Manhattan, which was solid, and my partner and I shared the cod fish and chips, which was tasty. At Macleod's, you have a choice of cod, salmon or halibut for fish and chips, and you can't go wrong with any of them. The batter was good, with flaky cod and crispy chips/fries with smashed peas on the side. It satisfies your fish and chips craving. The corner restaurant in Ballard has a nice outdoor, covered patio area where it's dog friendly. Come here for the fish and chips and looong whiskey list, which makes for a grand ol' time. read more

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Dark, vibey, and excellent fish and chips, good range of Scotch flights, great cocktails. Downstairs is more traditional bar seating but don't sleep on going upstairs, cool little corners for 5-6 person groups. 21+ so a nice adult vibe but no crazies. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Love their entrance - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love this place! I had a long layover and came here with my nephew for dinner. From the moment we walked in we were warmly greeted. The fish and chips were delightful! Flaky fish with a slightly sweet, crisp batter accompanied by in house tartar sauce. The fries were perfect and they had malt vinegar at the table as an accompaniment. The Shepherds Pie did not disappoint with its savory gravy topped with perfectly textured mash potato. Dessert? We HAD to order the Sticky Toffee Pudding and so very glad we did! A perfect ending to a hearty meal! The decor creates a perfect atmosphere of the pubs I am familiar with from Ireland; and yes, I know it is Scottish! I highly recommend Macleod's! read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Outside Macleod's - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Macleod's if the name doesn't give it away is an Irish pub with drinks to spare. There is an emphasis on whiskeys. Not sure which to try? They've got you covered with the whiskey flight. Doing a little bit of bar hopping with a trio, we stopped in here to see a spirited crowd with a few bartenders doing service which was cool. We were recommended the "Tour of Scotland" (Whiskey flight) it contains 'a 1/2 oz pour of signature whiskey from five areas of Scotland' It was mixed bag, all pretty strong so if you're looking to warm up with something beyond coffee, that'll do it for you. We didn't eat anything on this visit, but I'd consider trying some of their menu items. It's in a fitting place to do bar hopping. The menu contains some expected favorites - Fish & Chips, clam chowder, a fish sandwich but curiously - The Scotch egg. Maybe on the next visit. read more

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Warm, cozy, dark ambiance. Stopped in before dinner elsewhere for some drinks. The nitro beer was smooth and creamy and the penicillin cocktail had a nice zing without it being too punchy, maybe the honey rounded out the ginger & lemon. Loved both drinks and the server was good too. I'd like to come back for sure and also get some food next time read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Penicillin and nitro beer - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fun bar and restaurant! We went on a Saturday night so it was busy but we were able to get a booth on the back. Service was quick for it being pretty busy. We ordered the fish and chips (cod) and I was a little taken aback that it was shaped like a log, but it tasted good. I wish it had a lemon wedge. We also got the crispy chicken and it lived up to its name-- crispy! read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - BETSY'S CRISPY CHICKEN AND CHIPS - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow, what an impressive night! Adam, Betsy, and Grace were working this Thursday, and even with the place absolutely packed, they stayed friendly, quick, and upbeat. From my seat at the bar, I could see just how much they were juggling, yet you'd never know it from how smoothly everything ran. I've always loved this spot, and experiences like this are exactly why I'll keep coming back. Food, ambiance, and an epic team! Truly a Seattle gem! read more

crazy expensive and idk how you have fish tacos with little flavor but burns like crazy

Asked a local patron at a tavern we were at what place has the best fish and chips in the area and he suggested this place, so off we went. The Sunday farmers market was just wrapping up and the place was just opening when we arrived. Our waitress was AWESOME. We all had a beer and got some appetizers because we wanted to walk down to the locks/fish ladder before coming back for dinner. The Scotch egg was very good, but the deep fried oysters had too much cornmeal breading which masked the actual oyster taste. Happy hour prices were nice. After visiting the locks, we headed back for the much anticipated fish and chips. Well, we were disappointed. The fish itself was very good, but the batter was soggy and actually slid right off the cod fillet. The clam chowder was solid. Again the service was off the hook, but the fish and chips left us greatly disappointed. read more

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It was St. Patrick's Day, but the Irish pubs we walked by were way too crowded. We wanted pub atmosphere and some festive ambiance, but not in a packed like sardines pub. Luckily we happened to walk by Macleod's!! We had awesome fish & chips and clam chowder. And even luckier, we got the fish and chips at Happy Hour price! Great pub feel and super nice and attentive staff! read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Menu - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite part about Macleod's (pronounced mc-clouds) is the overall atmosphere. Its got a solid Scottish Pub kind of vibe, wooden stools, bars, and tables, Whiskey bottles all around the place, Scottish flags, and a taxidermy Highland Cattle head behind the bar. I could sum it up as dark, cozy, and classy. I have not tried the food, as I have only hungout on the bar side, but the drinks are good and prices are Seattle standard. Service is good, usually not too much of a line and the folks are nice. read more

I am so lucky to have hosted my wedding rehearsal dinner at Macleod's! :) Naomi was wonderful to work with, the ambience was unbeatable, and the food was so delicious. They also let us drop off flowers to put on tables beforehand, and signage for the event. Thank you so much to Naomi and the entire team for all of their hard work!! It was such a wonderful memory, and Macleod's will always have a special place in my heart now! read more

Delicious fish and chips paired with excellent service and pleasant atmosphere make Macleod's a must-visit in Ballard

The vibe at this pub is truly magical. It's one of my favorite places to go for a really decent fish n chips with a side of curry sauce and an order of Scotch eggs and deep fried mars bars. Service is always great. & thanks for the Irn Bru. This place is super clean too which is always a plus! read more

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The fish and chips here are delicious. I also highly recommend the ceasar salad with fried chicken. It's a little pricey for portion sizes, but the cool ambiance and good cocktails make up for it. Service can be a little slow some nights, but not too bad read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious Scottish egg. $12 is a little steep for a single egg but the pickles were delicious and paired perfectly with the egg. Would eat again, very nice ambiance and service. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Scottish egg - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came here in the middle of the week with a friend. We got the whiskey flights and fish and chips. These were some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. It was so delicious and didn't feel like a brick sitting in my stomach after. read more

Great whiskey tasting. I want to go for fish and chips soon, looks really tasty and a good happy hour price. Super fun vibe inside too.

I loved this place, pricey a bit but wonderful anyways. Awesome charming waiter ! He is absolute the best!!! Enjoyed the atmosphere and food, definitely will be back for fish and chips. You guys are doing good job read more

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Although the food was great, I was eager to leave a review on the customer service alone. It's tough to find a place to get into in Ballard on a Saturday night without a reservation and the gentleman at the front was unbelievably welcoming and got us in right away! Great service throughout the meal too. Staff is on point! For that reason I would 10/10 recommend this place. Aside from service, the food was great. I got cod and chips. They give you a giant piece of cod that is beautiful and flaky on the inside, perfectly cooked, and ultra crunchy on the outside with the batter they use. Fries are skin-on which I love! Also, their tarter sauce is really good and fresh which I think was a nice balance. They also have an array of beer/cider/wine ect and was impressed with their massive selection of scotch options! We were visiting at sunset and we were set outside on the street under a canopy with beautiful lights and lots of happy customers nearby enjoying the night as well which gave such a great atmosphere. Definitely check this place out! read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Cod Chips and Thistly Cross Scottish Cider (500ml) - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friend and I went to Macleod's on New Year's Eve for a little and quiet end-of-year celebration. It was a perfect choice as we enjoyed a fantastic dinner, beautiful drinks, and delicious desserts. For mains, we enjoyed fish and chips, fish tacos, and Scotch egg. It was New Year's Eve, so we decided to order all sweets. Deep-fried Mars bar with ice cream and sticky toffee pudding served with a mountain of whipped cream. We even received an extra plate of deep-fried Snickers bar for free. As for drinks, we paired our food with Belhaven Scottish ale, McEwan's Scotch Ale, Blood & Sand, and Robert Burns. What a lovely meal. Deep-fried Mars bar and Scotch egg were the highlights of the meal. Scotch egg - a soft-boiled egg wrapped in layers of sausage meat and breadcrumbs and deep-fried. All the component parts fit together beautifully. Deep-fried Mars bar - the thought of deep-frying a Mars bar seemed criminal. The outside had a lovely crunch, and the inside was incredibly gooey. It was packed with all the flavors that we loved about a Mars bar. Macleod's has a nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and it is so much more than just another pub on Ballard. Will definitely be going back. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Clam Chowder, Scotch Egg*, Fish Tacos*, fish & chips, Belhaven Scottish Ale (Nitro) - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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10:40 pm 10/6 the bartender / sever (tallish white dude with dark hair and a short beard) discriminated against my sober friend with a speech impediment and wouldn't serve us. Hilarious because we just drove back from Eastern Washington and were bone sober. The clown was just insecure because he had no idea what amaro montenegro was when I asked. He probably doesn't even know what amaro is. This poor kid should be bussing tables. read more

Cute place, I really like the atmosphere here. Our server was very helpful to my friend on picking drinks. The Belhaven Scottish Ale was delicious, would recommend that if you can't decide on drinks. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - Belhaven Scottish Ale (Nitro) - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped in for dinner Saturday night. Orders a cup of clam chowder for each of us and split an order of halibut fish and chips, very good! The place was busy and the service was great. If you're looking for a fun atmosphere and great fish and chips, go to Macleod's you won't be disappointed! read more

Pros: great fish and chips (plus mushy peas), happy hour 4-6 daily, restaurant is located in Old Ballard which is an awesome location! Cons: menu is somewhat limited, but it's a Scottish bar so it doesn't really bother me. read more

Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub - HH fish and chips $9 - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best fish and chips in Grub Hub during the pandemic by far! I'm not a Catholic girl, but some friends of mine in the Midwest got me digging fish fry on Fridays and I had to order from Macleod's. The first time I ordered them, I was doing a zoom happy hour with people from work. I had to turn off my video so my friends wouldn't be able to see just how much I loved that food. It was amazing. Macleod's continues to be the top reorder recommendation on my GrubHub app. read more

Great service and ambiance. I'm actually Scottish and while the fish fillets and batter are properly proportioned (sorry, fish sticks =/= fish and chips) I found like in so many places here the fish and fries were overcooked and tasted burned. Perhaps that's the style as I saw other plates come out the same way, but it's not to this Scot's taste. read more