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Matt's Fish Basket

4.2 (112 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Bowl of Chowder
Jacques I.

We visited Seattle Center Armory for lunch before going to next door's Seattle Kraken game, and with plenty of food options inside, I found Matt's Fish Basket. It offers classic fish and chip combinations with other seafood items. Since it's one of the food stalls inside the armory, there's plenty of seating inside. In fact, since we visited before the Kraken game, we had no idea there was pre-game event here where they have activities and games for kids and families. It was pretty packed at the armory, so good to know in case you visit before a Seattle Kraken game. I ordered the clam chowder bowl and side of fish. You can use the touchscreen for ordering and paying, and it doesn't take long to get your food. They have malt vinegar and ketchup on the side, but you'll need to order tartar for fish. The food was solid. I liked the fish better than the chowder as the chowder had more potatoes than clams. It does come with a side of bread, which was nice for dipping. The fish was flaky and flavorful, especially with sprinkles of lemon juice and malt vinegar. I recommend if you're craving fried fish and are at the Seattle Center.

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Abbe W.

This is one of the most popular places to eat around. Their battered fish and oysters were excellent. Battered shrimps were OK. I liked their tartar sauce over Ol' Bay Aoli. The sampler was big portion. My daughter and I were so full after eating it.

Fish and Chips Basket sub crab fries and chowder
Linh N.

Was wandering around Seattle center last weekend for a jewelry show and popped in here for a late lunch. I honestly did not know the armory was opened on the weekends haha. My brain assumed it's only opened during the summer so it was a pleasant surprise coming in here and seeing how busy it was. There was a torrent game at climate pledge so lots of people in jerseys. My friend and I ordered fish and chips and a chowder to share. It was so warm and comforting! I made the mistake of not wearing a jacket so it was really nice haha. Service was quick. You order from their little kiosk and they call your name once it was ready. I'll have to make a visit here more often!!

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Matt C.

Well it had my name on it so I had what the hell?! Jokes aside, I was craving some seafood after being in Seattle for a day. After hanging out at MoPOP for a few hours we popped over to Seattle Center Armory. It's a food hall with at least a dozen places to eat. As soon as I saw a seafood option I knew I had found my happy place. Menu is simple with fry baskets, sandwiches, and some specialty items. It looks like they've expanded their menu comparatively to older photos. Honestly fish and chips sounded great, that's what I went with! Beer-battered Alaskan Cod, hand cut fries, and tartar sauce. When you use high quality ingredients you don't need much else. A squeeze of lemon and a little hot sauce and I was in heaven. The fish was so hot I had to wait nearly 10 minutes for it to cool down. I devoured this basket. It's a gigantic portion of food. Two generous sized pieces of flaky cod in a crispy beer batter exterior. Absolutely delicious. I wish the sauce containers were bigger for dipping. Fries were simple, yet seasoned and tender. Absolutely zero complaints. I knocked it all back with a Fremont beer. Couldn't ask for more. A very tasty plate of fish and chips that lived up to my namesake!

Andrea B.

We wanted to grab a quick bite to eat pre-Lady Gaga concert, this place was perfect. Ordered the fish and chips on the kiosk, waited about 5 minutes for the food. The fish was okay, the french fries were mid crisp. Tarter sauce was stock. Prices were decent, no customer service as you just order from the kiosk. If you are looking for somewhere quick to eat nearby a concert, this place works.

Great shrimp roll.
Ken F.

Had a great lunch at Matt's today. I had the Shrimp Roll and wife had the cod - fish and chips. The shrimp roll was so big I could hardly get it in the mouth.

Giant shrimp basket!
Aaron W.

Visiting the Sakura Festival in Seattle, this place totally blew us away from our expectations! Not in a conspicuous place, nestled to the left of the staircase going up to the Armory, there were plenty of tables although there was a large crowd dining then. Not cheap eating, we thought at first, but when the food was ready to be picked up... wow! When do shrimp become prawns? These were some giant shrimp! Well breaded but just cooked on the inside. Delicious! The mussels were an appetizer and just delightful with a choice of sauces. The crab over fries.... I'll eat this every day. Just yum! Fries were good but with fries in almost every order, we could not finish it all. Once cold, the oil saturates... so tip: eat fast! Highly recommended if in the neighborhood!

Fried shrimp and fries
Caroline W.

Super chunky fried shrimp, excellent customer service, good efficient service! The shrimp were big and flavorful . They had other very good options which I look forward to trying next time I'm in Seattle

Post dinner treat, compliments of Jorge
Tammy K.

Thank god we made it in time! Visiting Seattles Children's museum and came across Matt's fish basket. And want to SINNNNG the praises of Jorge the gentleman who not only help me order enough/tell me I was ordering too much food but also being AMAZINGLY honest and helping me order "hooked-up" stuff off the menu so that I wasn't paying full price. He could have totally not said anything and I wouldn't have known any better but Jorge literally got me so much bang for my buck. We got the sampler, seafood poutine, crispy mussels and clam chowder. My kids ate EVERYTHING. The food was SOOOO DARN GOOD. My 6 year old and 3 year old finished EVERYTHING on their plate without argument. But it wasn't just that the food was good, I really deeply appreciate Jorge's customer service. Best customer service I've had in a VERY long time. Not only did he help me charge my phone (didn't bring charger with me) but he gave my kids soft serve... I cannot express how thankful I am and how happy he made my kids. This man deserves a raise. I'm serious, if he doesn't get one I'm 100% sure his kindness and gifts with customer service would be deeply desired everywhere else.

Shrimp sandwich
Wells L.

TL:DR - Lots of food for the value. Fries take up most of the actual container. Shrimp and sauce were quite good. But this is just too much of a good thing. You couldn't eat it as a sandwich with how big the shrimp were, and just all the oil and fried batter was too much and made me feel sick. All in all, if you're used to fried foods, you'll love this spot, otherwise it won't sit well. ------------------------------------------------------------------- I think you'll either absolutely love this place or never want to come back. I'm pretty much in the never want to come back camp, but I can easily see other people really liking it. To just break it down bluntly, you get a HUGE amount of food for the price. Pretty much the entire takeout box was filled with fries, and my shrimp po'boy was on top. So you'd barely be able to close the flaps if you took the entire sandwich out. So again, this may be a reason to come for some. The fries themselves were delicious, crispy and crunchy, perfectly seasoned. The shrimp on this po-boy were HUGE. I mean, each one was literally the height of the bun it was served on. You couldn't even close the bun, I had to eat one shrimp by itself, lay them all sideways, and they were still spilling out of the bun. The bun was perfectly toasted on the inside, nice and soft in the middle. The sauce for the shrimp was delicious as well. The shrimp itself was about 1/3 batter and 2/3 shrimp meat, which is pretty good. All that sounds great right? So what's the problem? Well the problem for me is that it was just too much oil. Between the heavy sauce, large amounts of fried batter, and then the ungodly amount of fries on top of that. I barely finished any of it, I just felt sick from all the fried carbs. I started taking the batter off most of the shrimp, scraped off most of the sauce, and only eating about a third of my fries and felt super slow and heavy the rest of the day. So if you love greasy food and it doesn't bother you, you may love this place. If fried fast food is a once in a while treat, this may leave you feeling nothing but regret.

Brian H.

Waited a very time for a bowl of small soup, but the taste was good. Very thick bowl of clam chowder, and not watery at all. Came with a nice piece of toast also. Inside the food hall, so easily could fit a big group inside. Definitely for tourists but if you are coming, an easy and relaxed meal. Order via iPad screen.

Fried oysters and fries -cup of clam chowder and a $4 Diet Pepsi$40 lunch that I didn't want to finish.
Barbara K.

Fried oysters were expensive and super over fried. Fries were pretty good. Clam chowder tasted like it came from a can. Service was excellent, but if the food's not great, I won't be back or recommend. $40 not well spent on lunch this time around!

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3 years ago

SO delicious. Cod sandwich and chips (fries) big enough for two! The only issue is fitting the entire sandwich in my mouth. I'm very happy

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3 years ago

Food and service were great - chips were too big chunks versus 3-4 strips but delicious. Mall environment is not ideal.

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4 years ago

Legitimately some of the best fish and chips I have had in the PNW. Can't wait to come back.

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What a great experience the gentleman at the front taking the orders is by far one of the best I have dealt with. Food was great we loved it

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3 years ago

Tried this place when visiting from Florida. The poutine fries with the crab ARE DEFINITELY a MUST. Delicious and unforgettable.

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4 years ago

We got the fish basket. The Fish was pretty good, service was good. If I was not just visiting, I would return!

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3 years ago

Tried the sampler when we were near the area. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful. Also loved the fries. The staff was very friendly.

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3 years ago

The cashier was friendly, service was fast, and the fish and chips were delicious! Highly recommend

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This place is insane. The shrimp are HUGE and delicious. It's pricey but totally worth it.

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I ordered crab fries and paid 17 fir a little cardboard box with fries abd a little sprinkle of crab flake. ridiculous

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