We had the fish and chips and it was the worst fish and chips I've ever had. This sounds dramatic but it makes me not want to eat fish and chips ever again. The fish was so thin and had no flavor that you're mostly eating batter and not fish. The fries were just ok but nothing special. My friend loves this place so I was shocked by the food but maybe we just got a bad batch. read more

I'm being extra harsh on this restaurant because they claim to be the best fish n chips in town and their fried seafood is borderline disgusting. It's an affront to advertising ethics when there's such a gap between the claimed product and the actual experience. You may have a better time if you come here just for the drinks. I got the combo platter and tried every kind of fried seafood they serve and they all had a gross aftertaste characteristic of seafood that's past it's due date. I also tasted dirty oil in the batter, meaning they don't clean their deep fryer as often as they should. Do not eat here. read more

Didn't get to try anything because they were closed, sat 6/22/24 at approx 1pm. I'd highly Recommend to call before going, especially if driving from a distance. No mentioning of it on social media or the website. However food still looks good enough to try and swing back another time. It Also looks like they have a parking lot available so you don't have to worry about finding street parking, however I could be mistaken. read more

Best Fish and Chips in Seattle! There is a reason this was Anthony Bourdain's favorite fish and chips joint in Seattle. No thrills, just tasty fish and chips! Great prices, great seasoning and breading! Had been wanting to go to this place for a while. Finally made the venture here during covid. Once I went, I have gone back many times! This place makes some tasty good food and their prices are way better than almost anyone in the area. Instead of going down the road to Ivar's or going to most other pubs, go here! I had been craving some fish and chips for a while and recently had been to the Tide's Tavern in Gig Harbor and was shocked to see their two piece cod is now $21! Here, it is half the price and twice as good! Combine this all with a good selection of drinks, nice patio in the back, and a friendly staff and you have the recipe for a five star place to go visit. Covid Precautions: I appreciated the steps this place has taken to keep everyone safe during this pandemic (here is hoping that it ends soon!!). They have a cardboard make shift gate built at the door and a bouncer keeping distance and capacity in check. There was hand sanitizer when you enter and when you pay. It is the little things that all add up! Cheers! read more

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Came to this place because some locals recommended the famous fish and chips. The lady taking our order is not the nicest but again the locals gave us a heads up on what to expect. Place is a bit small and parking is difficult to find but the food was delicious. We got a menu but we already knew what we were getting the fish and chips. The tartar sauce is a must when eating fish and chips and this one hit the spot. Fries were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Fish had lots of flavor and did not disappoint. Will definitely be back to this place to get the same thing. read more

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Very low key bar that serves some of the best friend fish and shrimp. I'm so glad we tried it and live super close by. The fish had the perfect crunch to it and melted in your mouth. The tartar sauce went with it so well and if you sprinkle some Lemon juice on it omggg. The shrimp I thought was the highlight of this place. They said it would be spicy shrimp and they delivered. Had the perfect Cajun seasoning to it and a lovely crunch! The cocktail sauce and lemon and tarts sauce just topped it off even better. read more

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Came here with our dog and were allowed to sit on their outdoor patio. For food, we ordered: fish & chips, fried shrimp platter, and hatch chile taquitos. They are known for their fish & chips, so we knew we had to try this. The fish itself was good, but I didn't like the breading (it could be a preference thing). I enjoyed the fried shrimp a lot, it had a cajun seasoning added to it. My husband and I enjoyed the hatch chile taquitos the most. Overall, I thought the food was okay and would might come back if I'm in the area. read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Hatch Chile taquitos, Cajun shrimp, fish & chips. - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best fish & chips in Seattle! I love that they use panko breading, keeps out the oil and keeps flavor from getting lost. Their bloody mary's are strong and spicy! Perfect seattle bar vibes. Amazing price. Great treat after the sunday fremont market! read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Fish and chips - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Summary: People of color beware. Beer is pretty standard fare for a pub. Food is not bad. Main reason to go here is the fish n chips which is on the better end in the Seattle area. Unfortunately, the service is variable. The woman who works here is very friendly and helpful. The big guy with the glasses and beard is extremely rude, however, so your experience here may vary. 1 star because of him (he's treated my wife very poorly on other occasions) otherwise it would be a 4. From reading other reviews it feels like he might be racist. The other people giving poor reviews also seem to give similar stories and are people of color. read more

I'm honestly befuddled by the 5 star reviews for their fish n chips specifically. My husband and I had been wanting to try them out for some time, based on all of the excitement around them, and finally made a trip over there to sink our teeth into what have been heralded by many as the best fish n chips in Seattle. The bartender was friendly enough when taking our order, and he recommended I try the tater tots with mine since my husband got the fries. He also recommended that I get them with the seasoning added. I love a crispy tot so I was sold. The food came out quickly (less than 10 minutes), and we were so excited to dig in. I grabbed a tot and noticed it was kind of falling apart as I lifted it up, but went ahead and popped it into my mouth; it was...mushy...and the seasoning was intense. They were so undercooked that they still had that aftertaste of frozen potato when you don't get them cooked up enough out of the freezer. While I appreciated the food arriving quickly, I would have been fine with it taking a few more minutes for the hot oil to give those tots the attention they deserved. My husband's fries were better, though marginally. So disappointing. I decided to move onto the fish, dipped it in the tartar sauce and took a bite. They were thinner cuts of fish than other places we've tried, but they had a nice and crispy bite to them. That's where the nice ended. The flavor and quality were severely lacking. Very bland. Not even close to the top 5 of fish n chips I've eaten. Overall, I'd say the coleslaw was the best part of the meal. Lesson learned. We'll stick with Little Chinook's when our fish n chips hankering strikes again. read more

Best fish and chips in the city and this city does seafood. This is also a kick ass dive bar with a parking lot, outdoor seating and cool as fuck bartenders. If you go here and don't like it, you're probably not very fun and have shitty taste. read more

If you're craving fish & chips than this is the place!! The fish is THICCC and the fries are ! The staff is amazing, welcoming and attentive ! Walking into Pacific Inn Pub reminds me of why I love Seattle! This is a 21+ pub and it's worth every dollar spent! read more

This is a review for the fish and chips. Good amount of crispiness, but not very salty; of course, you can salt to taste. It comes with some tartar sauce and coleslaw as well. Had to knock a star because one of the bartenders (who you order from) had a bit of an attitude towards one of my friends. I noticed other review mentioning this as well so I'm pretty sure it's not just me magnifying things read more

This was a totally surprise that hit me. I take the bus to go bouldering in Fremont from time to time and always pass by this Pub thinking it's just another bar, BUT IT IS NOT ! Went here after climbing because we were starving and that first sip of Schilling cider was so fresh and that nice carbonation really had me going for a second sip. Let's just say we ended up getting a pitcher of schilling . But the burgers where fresh and you could tell they were made right off the grill. All burgers come with fries on the side as well as tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, mayo, and (for the turkey melt) Dijon mustard on the side. What's awesome about this is if you don't like certain condiments or stuff on your burger, you don't have to eat it, huuuuge plus for sure. This also goes the the turkey melt, everything comes on the side. This is a place I will definitely be going back to and trying other items on their menu like their famous fish and chips and the chicken wings for suuure P.S they also have a pool table in the back read more

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This has been one of my favorite places to stop by in the neighborhood - I've been countless times. Sadly, we were harassed and verbally abused by the bartender, Sara. She was so rude to us when my mom asked about certain menu items. We asked if we did something wrong and her response was (loudly) "this is a dive bar, you get what you get" and she walked off. There were other interactions with Sara that were disappointing that I can't fit on this review. The table behind us heard that interaction and said don't worry, she was super rude to us too. We tried to get the attention of the other bartender working there to express concern, yet he ignored us. I promise we are not Karen's - how we were treated by Sarah was the worse experience I've ever had in a restaurant. My mom tried to go up to her and pay out and just apologize for any wrong doing, and she yelled at my mom and told her to get out. It was so wild! read more

The other low star reviews about the service is true - servers are rude here. The food is good, but makes it really hard to be a patron if you're supporting bad service. Customers are human too and the servers hear great you're and attitude and disrespect, no decency at all. I'm only giving 2 stars for the food. I've had fish and chips here and fried Smokey shrimp. Both were tasty. The vibes here are "motorcycle gang," lol. They place screamo, heavy metal music. If that's you're vibe, you'll love this place. Regardless of the vibe you're going for, however, good service should be a given. Greeting customers, having at least an iota of kindness or at least not a spiteful tone in the voice, etc. should be hard to come by. Order to-go only, or better yet, don't order at all. read more

I knew I wanted to get fish and chips on our visit to Seattle, so when I got a local recommendation for Pacific Inn Pub I added it to my list. Located in what seems to be a bit of an up and coming area with lots of restaurants, Pacific Inn Pub is a throwback divey bar with affordable drinks and food. It was pretty busy when we stopped in but were able to grab some seats at the bar and eventually move to a booth. My boyfriend and I ordered a two piece fish and chips to split. It comes with coleslaw. The fish was super crispy on the outside but a little overcooked inside. I think it's just cod but the price is pretty great. I loved the fries as they were a bit greasy, and the coleslaw was tangy, sweet, crisp, refreshing, and not overly dressed. I liked the experience of going here (has some serious Cottage Inn vibes for Grand Rapids people) and would make this a regular spot if I lived in the area! Not the best fish and chips I've ever had but a solid choice at the price point. read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been recommended Pacific Inn Pub for their Fish n Chips and they did not disappoint! My friend and I came in pretty late at night for dinner (around 9pm) and we were seated immediately. I love the atmosphere - the pub is perfect for chill diner vibes, sport-party vibes, or just a quick dinner. I got the Fish n Chips and my friend got the same but subbed fries for onion rings. I gotta say, every part of the meal was perfect. There was nothing to complain about. The price was right, the fries were crispy, the coleslaw was great. I'd love to come back here for a late night meal :) read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Fish n Chips - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We took my mom to lunch for her 95th birthday, as fish & chips is one of her favorites and she'd never been. Service was great. Ambience was pretty much expected for a dive bar. The food was really good - she did say it was one of the best.... I think it is the best. read more

Great "Dive" bar. Fish and Chips on point. Staff mostly friendly, decent beer selection read more

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Came in for the first time after rock climbing with a group of 5. Was "served" by the aggressive and rude guy with glasses/beard while ordering that kind of put our group on edge for awhile. It felt like talking to a army captain or something. We were all calm and polite so I'm not sure what his issue is but it seems to be the theme of the reviews. Regarding food, I love fish n chips so i was excited to try it since apparently its one of the best in Seattle. I ordered the 3piece fish n chips. $16 Fish: batter is good but very thin strips and undersalted/seasoned in my opinion Fries: basic, slightly soggy Coleslaw: most bland I ever had Tartar: Good Overall, service is subpar but I guess thats the theme of the dive bar so I dont mind it as much. Food was subpar/average unfortunately. read more

A fun, dive-y pub that's tucked away into the heart of Fremont, a stones throw from the bouldering gym and other restaurants. We stopped by for a drink and to watch the Kraken game -- the crowd in there was super fun and the bartenders were quick and efficient with getting everyone their drinks. It was really easy to find a table and a pitcher to split wasn't too expensive. They're very no-frills and I love that. I've heard good things about the fish n' chips... might have to come back to try them! read more

Very delicious it's hard to find a good fish and chip place without the thick breaded. read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Fish and chips and extra piece - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Rude bartenders and mediocre food. I came in starving and got asked 4 times how I'm doing/feeling, before finally saying, "Not great, I'm really hungry" after waiting 10 min. Bartenders response-"I can tell" Cut off my friend immediately because he has a stammer. This was my first experience here and it could have been amazing. I get that you're a f**king dive bar, but read the vibe and take care of your patrons. Won't be returning. Shitty lemon chicken sandwich and awful service. DO BETTER!!!!!!!! read more

Was expecting the Fish and chips to be amazing- it was good enough but not good enough to be treated rudely by bartender, waiter and even other patrons. We walked in 6 pm on a thurs nite - no available tables or seats at the bar - so we stood there waiting for a menu or some clue as to what the hell this place offers. We were totally ignored for over 5 minutes with some jerk who kept whizzing past us who refused to hear our ask for a menu. Apparently the available beers are listed on the wall - who knew? but he made it a point to mock me for not knowing. Nice. We finally got an order in and proceeded to the heated patio(which was warmer than the inside of the bar) and got yelled at by some totally random couple who couldn't have been more rude merely because my daughter was holding the door open for me and she felt a bit of a draft - hey dummy - if you're cold , like don't sit right next to the door! They could be giving away fish and chips for free and you couldn't pay me to go back -- too many nice places in Seattle to be treated poorly. Sorry Kenjii Lopez Alt - went there on your recommendation- hope they were nicer to you! read more

Always coming here for the fish and chips! So delicious, crispy and just what we always are looking for. They have a little outdoor seating area as well which is nice! Service is always great and atmosphere always chill. read more

This place is outstanding. It's a little hole-in-the-wall with great prices and outstanding fried fish! It's crispy and flaky without the greasyness. The staff is super friendly too. My new go-to for fish and chips read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Fish and chips and seafood plate - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I could def tell what bartender some of the reviews are mentioning but he seems like he's just gruff wouldn't take it personally. Fish and chips wasn't quite as meaty as I was hoping (it was a pretty thin cut) but the mouthfeel and flavor hit the spot and was served with a generous serving of chips and slaw. Ambience is old school dive and old school Seattle. I liked it, others may not. read more

The bartenders are kinda aholes in the best way possible!!! I mean that in a complementary way, the sarcasm is to die for if you can keep up, one is loud, one is subtle and the other is sweet! Also, Anthony Burdain did an episode on this place as well, I learned this as I walked to the bathroom, picture on the wall. With that said I had to try their food! I sat there for about 20 min drinking a Fremont IPA, I know 20 min cut me some slack I'm on vacay. I keep hearing literally every person walking in order a 2 pc fish and chips and a Manny's..........guess what my next order was?! You guessed it! So if you're in the area go get yourself a pint and some fish and chips you won't be disappointed!! read more

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I'd seen the Pacific Inn Pub on an old episode of Triple-D, so when I recently found myself (1) in Fremont and (2) craving fish 'n chips it was a natural stop. I arrived during a surprisingly busy lunch hour, but found the last seat at the bar (yay for being solo!) and was quickly greeted. I took a look at a menu even though I already knew what I wanted! While the bartender grabbed me a pint of local goodness I had to do a double-take at how good the fish 'n chips prices were. In a city where it's easy to pay upwards of $15 for a small plate of them, these puppies were priced at $9.95 - phenomenal. My order arrived quickly and, wow. It did not disappoint. My 2-piece order included 3 pieces (the bartender said because they were small - but they were huge!) and they were hot and tender on the inside with the most deliciously seasoned, crunchy batter on the outside. The fries were no slouch either - they tasted house-made and were perfect dipped in the delicious tartar sauce. It will be hard for me not to stop here more often - I was out of there for well under $20 including tax and tip, which is pretty cheap for lunch (and a beer) in the big city. Bonus: there's free parking out back! read more

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Dog friendly pub with outdoor seating and parking lot. Food was delicious, service was excellent, and such nice vibes. Fun music in the outdoor area. Waiter offered the pups free bacon which is a plus! Will be coming back. read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Fish tacos, fish and chips - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wouldn't know how good the food was, the lady at the bar was so so so snobby and rude that I would never spend a dime in this establishment.

A true dive bar in Seattle. Don't come here if you expect anything special but it did not disappoint. A gem of a place with cheap drinks and great food. read more

Pacific Inn Pub - Dive Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pacific Inn Pub's fish sandwich was delicious! Great bang for the buck too--huge portions (with 3 pieces of fish) for only $11. The fish was flavorful and perfectly crispy. Tartar sauce was excellent, especially when added to the fish. The accompanying fries were great too. I also tried tater tots that someone ordered, and they were good and veryyyy crispy (probably the crispiest tater tots I've ever had!). read more

I can't believe I've lived my entire life in Seattle and bothered to stop in. It's great. One of the last vestiges of a Seattle I once knew. read more

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Ordered take out today for lunch to bring to Fremont Brewery-was so very pleased with the three meals we ordered. The fish and chips, The fish Tacos and the fried oysters!!! So dang tasty, fresh and plentiful beyond! Everything was greatly enjoyed by our family. Would definitely order again! read more

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Great bar food ! The fish and chips were fantastic. Great batter seasoning and fantastic proportions. The small fish was more than enough. The taquitos with hatch green chili were also amazing. The texture on the tortillas was the perfect balance of soft and crispy, And just to see hatch green chili anywhere in Seattle makes my heart sing. The service was great for a local dive bar. The shilling cider I had was crisps and fresh. I loved it. And the prices on everything were exceptionally good. I'd be back and I highly recommend. read more

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Best fried fish in Seattle. Love this place. It is a divey bar with amazing characters.

Bartender with beard and glasses is rude as hell. Might as well walk out if you see him working. I placed an order to go with a different bartender, went outside to take a call and came back in. My plans changed and I no longer had to leave so I asked if I could eat in the patio where it is open seating and they don't even provide service. It's just order at the bar and eat outside. He looked at me and was like that is weird dude and made me feel super uncomfortable. Rudely questioned why I ordered food and wanted to eat it here? Like why does it matter? I'm a paying customer and outside patio is open seating. That guy sucks. read more

Love the fish & chips! Great service and friendly staff. Small parking lot out back which helps because of the construction on Stone, parking can be tough to find. read more