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    Macleod's Fish & Chips Scottish Pub

    4.1 (257 reviews)
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    MACLEOD'S FISH & CHIPS SCOTTISH PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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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!!

    Scotch Egg*
    Philip P.

    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.

    Fish and chips, french fries, and a pea puree.
    Marissa A.

    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.

    Fish and chips (cod)
    Cari L.

    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.

    Rob B.

    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!

    Manhattan
    Jacques I.

    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.

    Love their entrance
    Jeff W.

    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.

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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!

    Tour of Scotland flight
    Marcus S.

    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.

    Penicillin and nitro beer
    Sarah M.

    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

    BETSY'S CRISPY CHICKEN AND CHIPS
    Crystal H.

    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!

    Entrance
    Rob M.

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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