A visit to Pike Place Fish Market is a definite thing to do when in Seattle. There is so much to see! The fresh seafood, fruit and veggies, flowers, and all sorts of vendors selling some unique products as well as lots of touristy stuff. And lots of food options to choose from too. And so many shops. It's so pretty along the water. The guys who toss the fish make sure everyone that walks by gets a good show. They must get tired of tossing that fish. And that poor dead fish that keeps getting tossed--it must be mush by the end of the day! We didn't go to the gum wall this time. Saw it the last time we were here and I didn't need to see it again. On this day it was super busy! I think mostly because of the cruise ship in port. So, if you are okay with the crowds, give yourself some time to walk and explore all that there is to offer here. Note that the traffic all along Alaskan Way was a log jam! We took the Hop On-Hop Off bus and didn't have to deal with traffic and parking. read more

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First of all the customer service here is an example of how a business should meet the need of customers satisfaction even when it's not their fault. Now for the story. A friend ordered me some bairdi crab to be delivered a couple of blocks away from the store. I'm not sure how it works but she did it with toasttab and uber. The order was never delivered to my office and uber was no help to resolve the issue and the drivers phone number would not allow access to help him locate me. He delivered it somewhere from the picture he took but not to my office. We both were making calls to the Market and Ryan went above and beyond. He was willing to walk to my location to deliver me what was paid for even though they were not to blame. What a great person and business model. I went to the market to pick it up as to not take him away from his job and him fix someone else's incompetence. Will I recommend the Market to friends and you all who read this. Heck yes and the crab was awesome too!! But I would not use uber eats or toasttab if you want delivery. Thank you to the staff and policy makers at Pike Place Fish Market, what a great example. read more

Just wanted to give a quick shutout and thanks to Hilary, one of the managers I spoke over the phone. We had a small snafu with one of my orders and it felt like nothing was gonna get delivered before Xmas. Hilary was able to sort out the problem with UPS and made fresh seafood for Xmas happen :) 2nd year ordering seafood delivery. Always super fresh and nice size salmon, crab and the crab cakes were delicious. Thank you for helping to make the holidays special read more

I loved watching the guys at the Pike Place Fish Market! They had every type of fish I have ever heard of and then some! When I was over by the smoked salmon, an employee was there to help me and answer any questions I had. He insisted that I try the different varieties before I decided on which one I liked the most. For this reason I thought he displayed exceptional customer service. read more

Always entertaining and ultra popular among the people. The locals appreciate the fresh fish and the tourists enjoy making memories. If you are in the mood for some fresh seafood, they do have a nice array of seafood samples. read more

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We enjoyed walking around the iconic market during our October city visit and taking in all of the views of artwork, wares for sale, people watching, companion pets, etc. Almost a carnival atmosphere and fun to view in person after having only seeing it on film or print before the visit. We were disappointed not to see throwing the fish because we were too impatient to wait around for the specific times. Maybe next visit we'll be sure to schedule appropriately to see this. read more

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Not a great way to start a review but I think this one will be shorter than others as I only stood around and watched all the fun for a few minutes... I did taste some of their amazing smoked salmon and was extremely impressed, but what everyone recognizes here is the throwing of the fish from the floor display to the counter. The indoor / outdoor vibe here is pretty cool and besides their knowledge of their products they put on a really fun show. They have an amazing stock of fish and shell fish. Anything you can think of, they have. Beautiful big-fresh everything. Prices are reasonable for their quality, size, and freshness. The big thing here is watching them throw the fish to the counter from the floor display. I watched them give a lesson to the young lady behind the counter and moments later tossed a huge salmon and she caught it. This is quite the operation. I am sure that if I lived here I would be a regular customer. But... as luck has it, they ship. I am sure I will be trying something soon. KUDOs to the team at Pike Place Fish Market. read more

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Fish-throwing spectacle [Seattle WA] The market is near the waterfront at the historic Pike Place Market and is a must-visit even to just watch the famous fish-throwing antics of the fish vendors. These guys are fun to watch, almost like a tourist attraction, they create an entertaining atmosphere and there's always a crowd around them waiting for someone to purchase fish (salmon, halibut, tuna)... when a customer purchases any of their fish the fishmongers toss fish to each other across the stands, they do it with such skill and knack it's entertaining. I've not seen any of them drop a fish. They're so fast that I kept missing catching them on video. I was able to capture a "show." Great customer service. The guys are friendly and will even offer seafood preparation and cooking techniques. Oh, they ship anywhere in the USA, straight from Seattle WA! Instagram: @pikeplacefish Review #3859 read more

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While looking around with my friend my eyes caught a cup of oysters in cocktail sauce I wanted to try. The people working here are humorous and engaging with customers through their conversations and light chats! The oysters in cocktail sauce was fabulous. The oysters were so fresh, plump sizes and with the mix of cocktail sauce ...each bite was delicious and I savored the veelast bite! Other fish items looked fresh as well....i just wasn't out looking for fish that day. read more

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I have ordered from this market in the past and the fish and seafood alway arrives in perfect condition. The products are always top-notch. They take care and how they ship their products I needed a little seafood for my Italian Christmas Eve so this is who I turned to. I am never disappointed. read more

Pike Place Fish Market - Red Alaskan King Crab legs - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This market is a section of Pike Place that features a large selection of fresh seafood. You will find anything from fresh salmon to fresh oysters and everything in between. Prices are reasonable and if you catch them at the right time, they offer free samples. They gave us a free sample of their smoked salmon and boy was it delicious. Parking is located on the outskirts of the market and at several parking lots around downtown Seattle. Be prepared to walk. This is a high traffic area and parking close by fills up fast. If you like quiet destinations, this might not be the place for you. It gets very busy, often shoulder to shoulder. If you bring your kids, keep them close as there maybe a lot of bumping. Overall if you're in the area and want to buy super fresh seafood, this is the place to go. read more

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+ Poppin' tourist attraction. Always crowded. Come watch them do their trademark fish-throwing! + Friendly, helpful staff. - Somewhat a struggle to find parking to get here, considering how bustlin' Pike Market is. - They take too long to throw the fish. Sometimes wait 5min, sometimes 20+. I understand for the market's sake they want us to buy fish, but c'mon D: lol read more

Pike Place Fish Market - No one's on the receiving end, so he's throwing the fish to himself. lol! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located in Pike Place Market! Seafood of all kinds is located in plain view resting on ice. Plenty of staff available for questions on pricing. On my visit they did not throw fish ...bummer! read more

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Despite this being a touristy place, it is SO worth the visit. THE SALMON CANDY IS INSANE!!! I would ship this across the country because it is just that good. The staff there is also so friendly and helpful :) read more

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I have never bought fish here. But did once do a walking food tour and made a stop here to meet the employees. Anyway.. my review is based off the fun atmosphere created around this place. I remember seeing a teamwork training video at a job years ago of these guys throwing fish around. It was meant to promote teamwork and show that it is ok to have fun at your job. This place always has a large crowd around it waiting for the next fishmongers in orange rubber overalls and boots to hurl a fish at someone. They used to throw fish all the time. But I have noticed that the last few times that I have been here, they don't throw the fish as much. Pike Place Fish Market is an open-air fish market in Pike Place Market that started in 1930. The have a cool story about how the fish throwing got its start. This place was near bankruptcy in the 80's before they started to throw fish and interact with customers more to attract attention. This strategy worked and they drew national attention by getting on television. Pike Place Fish Market was eventually named as one of the top places to work in the U.S. Today it is a tourist attraction and once of the most popular places to visit at Pike Place Market. Pike Place Fish Market ships nationwide and offers overnight fresh seafood delivery to anywhere in the US. They are committed to sourcing seafood in ways to minimize damaging impacts to the oceans and freshwater environments. read more

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This is a must see. They are throwing fish and working with the crowd. It's really fun to watch. Known all over the world. Plus it's all freshly caught. You have to see it. read more

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Such a great place to visit in Pike Place. Get there early and either hope someone buys fish or just ask them to throw fish - they're game! The energy here is so great - lots of yelling, salty sailor style. The people working here seem to truly enjoy being there, and they love chatting with folks walking around as well. Their aprons also have a bit of individualistic flair. They have some swag, and they sell this wonderful smoked salmon. Last time I visited, I was so sad that I didn't take some smoked salmon home. I didn't make the same mistake this time! They say it lasts 10hr out of the fridge, a month or so in the fridge, and a lot longer in the freezer. We took it on the plane and didn't dig in until about 9 hours after buying it, and it was still great! They also ship their fish too. read more

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Ok so we were in Seattle and just had to go to the world famous Pike Place Fish Market. This where the "Flying Fish" are. What a show they put on when a customer orders a whole fresh fish. The guy in front of the fish tables throws the fish through the air to the guy behind the counter and at the other end of the market. They don't just throw it once but 2 or 3 times back and forth to eack other, this where the term "Flying Fish" comes from. It was worth the long walk through crowded Pike Place Farm Market. To see the show. This is a must activity if you ever are visiting Seattle. read more

Staff: The team here is so nice. They are well known for doing their famous fish throwing demonstration which the crowd loves and this day they did not disappoint us. I was helped by Preston to find the hat that I wanted to buy. He was such a nice guy. Kudos to him for great service. Quality: The fish looked and smelled fresh though all I bought was a hat. The hat is a nice quality and good product. The black one does run smaller than the grey. Value: The hat was $29 which is fair. Overall: Love visiting this fan favorite every time I come to Seattle. read more

Amazing! Fresh seafood. I walked by and couldn't resist getting the oyster shooter. 2 giant oyster pieces in cocktail sauce for $4.99! What a steal. So delicious, I still dream about it. Love how easy and convenient it was to pickup this quick snack. :') read more

Pike Place Fish Market - Cocktail oysters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When you think of Pike Place in any capacity, you think of salty sailors slinging salmon through the air. Well, that's these guys! The icons of the iconic market! The fabled, friendly fish-flingers of fame and fortune! Freshest fish in the PNW? Probably. Best customer service? Definitely. All around just a fun experience? Absolutely. There's nothing crappie about the trout, the salmon on ice is very nice, and I'd sooner have the tuna here than all the chickens of the sea. So don't be crabby: grab yourself a crab cocktail, take a little walk down the butcher block, and enjoy the sights, the sounds and, let's face it, the aromas of this prominent pescatarian plaza. Just be sure to duck when the sturgeon start emergin'! read more

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Ryan from Alaska with the new dog - MAHALO for all your help! Girls trip ended with us bringing back smoked salmon to Hawaii. Ryan took care of us and spent the time sharing his expertise on all cuts of fish he thought we'd appreciate being from Hawaii. Ryan made the shopping experience light and fun - our very own seafood connoisseur read more

I ordered crabs from your business and was promised they would be delivered the next day, but they were not. I tried calling the phone number listed on the website multiple times, and no one answered. It's very frustrating that no one would answer a business phone all day because I called all day. Please be honest and transparent about your delivery times. Customers rely on the information you provide. read more

This was my first time visiting Pike Place Fish Market. My wife had been here before and enjoyed it a lot! She wanted me to experience the fun of seeing the workers throwing and catching whole salmon to each other. They only do it whenever somebody buys a whole salmon. They have all the seafood you can imagine. They also have oyster shooters, poke, cocktail shrimp, etc, that you can purchase and enjoy immediately. Samples of smoked salmon. It's a fun, touristy thing to see and enjoy. read more

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What a sight and skill to have. It was fun watching them it's a different experience. read more

While in Seattle, you must check out Pike Place Fish Market. The energy here is electric--watching the fishmongers toss fish (& an octopus) through the air is an experience in itself. But beyond the lively atmosphere, the wide range of fresh seafood available is an incredible sight. From wild salmon to Dungeness, snow, and king crab, every piece is 100% sustainably sourced and as fresh as it gets. The lobster tails are colossal and the king crab legs...wow. Whether you're taking some home or having it shipped across the country; This is seafood at its finest! A great stop on our Seattle adventure. read more

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Great customer service. This is the world famous place that throws the fish when someone purchases one. Large crowds record this. I was standing next to guy that catches, fin hit the top of my head wow. Purchased some fresh wild King salmon and fresh tuna. Will be shipped day after we get home and it was. Spent a small fortune. Two oyster shooters in cocktail sauce for $5, massive oysters. A few booths down 1 oyster shooter for $5. read more

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If I could give them 6 stars or more, I would!!! The customer service is out of this world. The seafood is fresh and tastes amazing. They have any and everything you could possibly want. Everything is packed heavily on ice although the temps are cold here they're serious about their sanitation and packaging. The prices are reasonable. The inventory is plentiful! They make the customers feel valued and you want to spend your money here. The crowd is packed alll the time and I appreciated being a part of the fish throwing show. I loved it! As long as I'm able, I'll keep coming back each year to this market and making this an annual trip to Seattle just to visit this market. It's unlike any I've ever been to. Customer service is priority here. Great ambiance and atmosphere! read more

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This place is just ridiculous! Six floors of vendors, food, flowers, arts and crafts, all sorts of things! You could spend the entire day here, and not see everything. I had to buy some crab to get shipped home! OMG that Bairdi crab we received today, on time, was remarkably the best crab we've had in a long time. Defrosted and steamed for 7 minutes, it turned out amazing. We could not believe how delicious it was. WOWEE KAZOWEE! read more

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So much fun, so much to see and do and to watch the fishmongers in action was great! Loved the flowers, food, restaurants, handcrafted jewelry, and handcrafted items. Love Sam Kuo, from Shin-ping Asai import. The flowers are some of the best I have seen in the world.. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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We visited while at Pikes Market and enjoyed the show! The staff were friendly and helpful. We ordered fresh seafood to be delivered to our home in New Mexico. It arrived exactly when promised, packaged well and tasted incredible. We will order again!! read more

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This place is one of many fish stands in the marketplace however it stands out by the show effect: they throw fish, entertain tourists and scream catch phrases. I had read on Yelp about their oyster shooters so decided to go try one. The staff was beyond friendly!! The shooter was delicious and after they cleaned and wrapped the souvenir glass for me. Yum! The shooter has 2 oysters in a cocktail sauce. read more

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We had such a great experience at Pike Place Fish Co. thanks to Brando! He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and full of energy -- exactly what you hope for when visiting Pike Place Market. After we'd already purchased smoked salmon from another vendor, Brando convinced us to try the Pike Place Fish Co. smoked salmon, and wow -- it was so different and absolutely delicious! We ended up ordering more from their website to send as gifts to friends back in TX. If you stop by the market, definitely find Brando -- he'll make your visit that much more fun (and tasty)! read more

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These people are so amazing absolutely awesome! Their customer service is above and beyond with great fresh quality of items to choose from! read more

First time visiting Seattle and this is a must visit location so many great food to try and things to see The fish tossing is fun but the most amazing thing is the freshness of the fish I thought it would jump off the shelf I wouldn't have been surprised read more

The gem is seattle! This is a place locals buy produce and tourists come to see the fish being thrown. Get your dinner straight from the fare meta, chat with friendly vendors, shop for gifts - this market has it all. It's a must stop when you're in town. There are a ton of nooks and crannies to explore - enjoy! read more

I'm originally from California and relocated to Houston, about a year and a half ago.To my dismay the fish options are minimal. I came across Pike Place and, they had sole *my favorite* .. I called up and placed an order for 5 lbs and received excellent info and service. Placed the order and, it was at my door the next. The box was well packaged and good to go. Thank you!! read more

I couldn't buy any fish since we're just visiting but Ryan was awesome and made my visit special with the local advice. Thank you so much Ryan! read more

beware of pike's place fish company!!! they will tell you their fish is fresh, not frozen but that is not the truth!!! we unfortunately ordered fresh crab through goldbelly and received frozen for christmas eve's family celebration. living in california, we can get frozen anytime. instead, we relied upon this company's tricky advertising and paid out the nose for inedible crab. to add insult to injury, they don't even try to make their customers happy. their cutomer service is curt and unhelpful. please follow our advice and never order anything from this seafood company. with all of the other fish companies that ship wonderful dungeness around the us, it is easy to find a more honest and reliable place to do business. caveat emptor! you've been warned. read more

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i live nearby and my boyfriend and i were looking for black cod. fish: was very fresh and nice of the butcher to fillet for free service: horrible. we were patiently waiting for the first guy to finish talking to a tourist hoping to get a video and he was lowkey flirting with her and so we asked someone else to help us. he ends up telling the first guy to help us. the first guy says to us "you shouldve just asked me in the first place" ??? we were nicely waiting for you to be done.... we were actually paying customers and they also didnt ask how much we wanted so they just gave us the entire fish. the first guy was so passive aggressive and seems they think their fish throwing show makes them equivalent to a movie star or something lol not going here again definitely going to the guys on the other side if im spending $100 on fish. read more