Small place on the side of the road, 3 star review had me a bit worried but it's a nice place inside. Food is cooked fresh and right after ordering, the fish and fries aren't greasy which is very nice. You do have to ask for tartar sauce or pay for it. Food was out within 8 minutes read more

You've got to be kidding me! Growing up, Spud was the staple in our family for the absolute best fish-n-chips around. They only had two locations for the longest time. One at Green Lake and the other in Kirkland next to Juanita Park. They now have another location by the ferry terminal in Edmonds, but I fear that this establishment has sold out to some large conglomerate as many small businesses have these days. We haven't visited Spud for a long time since we've lived in Tacoma, since 1990 but I remember the dingy little fish shacks being packed full of customers despite the layer of frying oil that seemed to coat every surface. The places were sacred ground, and the food was authentic, made and served with pride. The fish fillets were all different shapes because they hand cut the fish and battered it themselves. The fries were hand cut too and they made their own tartar sauce, and it was stellar! My mom and I visited just yesterday on July 10th, 2026, for our first time in probably over a decade and disappointment is a lighthearted word for the way we felt about the changes. Nothing is made from scratch anymore. The fish is all the same size and shape leaving me only one conclusion. It comes frozen from some warehouse now and is full of chemical preservatives. I'm sure the fries and onion rings are frozen too, and they now serve half the amount of tartar sauce in a sealed peal-open top container with their logo printed on the lid. For comparison, the tartar used to come in a clear plastic container with a snap-on lid. Whatever sauce is in the new containers is NOT the same tartar that they used to sell. On top of that, the prices that they are charging these days is ridiculous! $19 for two pieces of cod (not halibut) and some fries is price gouging in my opinion. Needless to say, Spud has fallen way off of our list as the staple for fish-n-chips in the Seattle area. The staff are friendly and it's not their fault that things suck, but we won't be back. Thank you for reading and Cheers! read more

Best fish and chips it was perfect and delicious and the tarter sauce was very good best i've had. !!! read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Finally went back, dined in. They have redeemed themselves. Service was excellent! Fish & Chips were good as well as the clam chowder. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Single Cod & Chips & Cup of Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Good food, bad seating. The fixed booths don't accommodate heavier people or the disabled. The fish was good though. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - The fixed booth size. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Great value and delicious food! I ordered the 2-piece fish and chips with a drink, and everything was so tasty. Scott provided friendly and welcoming service. The restaurant was clean and had a beautiful view of the park. Highly recommend! My only complaint was the tartar sauce can be improved. I'll definitely go back and maybe try the ice cream next time. read more

They've a great location and nearly captive customers, directly across the road from Juanita Beach, which accounts for their formula with four locations all across from destination or scenic waterfronts. This tells me folks go not for the food--unlike the gimmick of Michelin guides to sell more tires--though as comfort food, it serves, recalling scenes of seagulls pecking for vittles in the parking lot on a hot sunny day. It's purely a money-making machine, evident as 80¢ for a plastic ramekin of tartar sauce and $3.50 for a tiny dollop of vanilla soft-serve. At least though, the breaded cod and British chips come up piping hot, fried in not-too-old fry oil. No condiments come standard, nor even napkins, so you'll need to ask. That comports with their trash-minimizing ethos. Even their stapler uses no staples--to litter the beach--and instead perforates both the receipt and the bag, creasing and folding the perforations under each other. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Spuds Fish & Chips clips their receipt to the bag without staples. It instead perforates both leaf and folds them under each other. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Cannot believe I've lived in the area and just now trying Spuds, man oh man am I impressed!? The fish tacos were super filling and tasty! Definitely going to come back and order the clam strips, my favorite! The cocktail sauce is drinkable--so good. You can't go wrong with any of the items, we had the shrimp and rockfish, both delicious. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Super disappointing. I called there first to discuss because I prefer to do that than write a negative review. That was a waste of my time. I ordered fish only, two cod, one halibut =$41.00. The hard, dark brown thin block of halibut for $18.00 was unrecognizable as halibut, so thin and overcooked it will be thrown away. The two orders of cod came in one tiny sleeve, one half the size of the other (both petite). I'm not sure what I expected from the individual on the phone but what I got wasn't acceptable, not was the food. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Mini fish - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Such a great spot for a piping hot bowl of chowder and some fresh fish and chips near the water! Parking was easy to find. We didn't see the parking in front, so we parked in the back and saw their beautiful mural! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We came on a pretty stormy day so we ate indoors. It's a cute little spot with history. The staff were all very friendly! Food: + vanilla milkshake - soo good and pefect with fries + cod fish and chips - very fresh and has a nice crisp outside, paired well with the vinegar and aiolis + fish tacos - very flavorful and so tasty! + crab chowder - yummy! my husband really liked this! + clam chowder - this was my favorite! Overall, a really nice spot! Especially because it's steps away from the water and Juanita beach park. read more

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I've been here a few times anytime I stay on the east side. I've had my share of the halibut and cod fish and chips. I normally order it with a chocolate shake. Prices have risen in the past year or so, but Spuds in my favorite comfort food place for fresh bartered halibut on a rainy day. It's an older venue but it has its charm. Service is very friendly, they seem to already know me since I always make it a point to visit here anytime I'm in town. Maybe I'm coming in from an outsider's perspective but I do like a hole in the wall fish and chips place. read more

Used to love spuds back in the day and visited the kirkland location based on that lasting experience. We ordered the regular fish and chips, coleslaw, kids basket with chicken and fries, bag of their house made potato chips, ding dong like dessert and of course fried clams. Though they took our order correctly, they gave us fish and chips for the kids basket, and forgot our coleslaw. It was no big deal, as they quickly remedied the situation but only due to us having kept our receipt, which is totally understandable during the times we live in. Overall the seating was clean, service decent and food decent. Fried clams and coleslaw were my favorite. The ding dong like dessert they have wrapped in foil, was too sweet, dry and too dense. The mod pizza has the best version of this which is called the no name cake. read more

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We came here this past weekend since the weather was so nice and it's right by Juanita Beach. It was busy but we were able to sit outside. Overall the food was tasty and I for sure want to go back to try other menu items. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Lovely Sunday for fish and chips! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Omg this place is incredible, the staff was great and my family felt very welcomed here. The clam chowder was very good. I also got their chicken burger and the flavor was very unique, sweet and savory at the same time. The 3 piece fish and chips was very fulfilling, each piece was huge read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Hello, today I place an online ordered for the Oysters and Chips at Spuds on Juanita Drive in Kirkland. The ordering process was great, super easy and loved the confirmation text and emails. My order was processed quickly and ready at the time given. I put some thought and effort to choose a place to spend money for lunch and today was a bit of let down but quickly rectified. The quality of my order I expected from Spuds, a long standing and established restaurant just was not there today. I am editing my review to reflect the prompt response I've received regarding my experience. Edit: After I made my review, I was contacted by the establishment owner and the matter was immediately resolved. I very much appreciated the gesture and the integrity of the owner operator. Spud's is a local neighborhood restaurant that everyone can count on to take care of their patrons. Timely and efficient ordering process, fantastic. The packaging of the food and condiments, fantastic. And I will give Spuds another go for lunch in the near future. Thank you C. read more

Not yummy. Just plainly not good. Service good. Location good. Ambiance good. Food is not good. read more

Fish and chips were good, service is friendly. Look forward to going back and getting their chowder.

Employees spoke very little English They overcooked my fish to a dark brown 2 times . The portions of fish are very thin and small compared to Alki beach. I will never go back there after a 40 year customer . They acted like it was my fault , And raised their voice as they spoke Spanish to each other . read more

Today I learned that Spud's Juanita location has been there for awhile! Conveniently located by the Juanita Beach Park, we visited for the first time over the weekend for lunch. We went right at opening and so the restaurant was pretty quiet, with plenty of seating available. Scott and his team at the restaurant were very helpful and friendly when we visited, and recommended that we try the: - Cod Fish & Chips - A Spud staple! - Prawn & Chips - The prawns were so meaty - Cajun Fish Tacos - Mike's new favorite - Fried Mushrooms - Clam Chowder - Another staple for me With its proximity to the popular park, Spud Fish & Chips is an easy choice for lunch or dinner, with both walking access and parking spots available in front and behind the restaurant. read more

Dear manager. I ordered 2 piece cod and chips. The filets were so thin that the edges were just breading and were overcooked. Please raise your prices and bring back the thick filets that I grew up with. Greenlake location has thick perfect filets but are more expensive. You have a clean location. read more

Fish and chips place in Juanita, across the street from Juanita Beach Park. Small interior with some picnic tables out front for outdoors seating. Can see a bit of the lake and the park if you sit outside. Menu is various fried fish and other seafood. Got the two piece cod fish and chips which $16. Additional $3.50 ish for a fountain drink (with refills) and one tartar sauce. Actually ended up with 3 pieces of fish (not sure if intentional). Decent amount of fish. Classic fried fish taste without much flavoring. Probably should have added a little salt on my own. Batter is crisp and a little hard on the first chew, but fine after that. Decent amount of fries, but they weren't crispy and not quite as good as McDs. Overall, alright fish and chips for the price. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - cod fish and chips with drink and sauce - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Came in on a sunny weekend before heading to the Juanita Beach across the street. Parking was wonderful and plentiful. Service was quick and friendly. The dinning room looks dated but overall clean. The few circling flies were annoying but probably flew in from outside. The foods....were however not very good. The clam chowder was bland, thick but not much content. The clam meats were chopped up into very very tiny pieces and the soup was thick but not creamy. The potatoes were almost nonexistent. The fish and chips were pretty mediocre. Mikeshake was made so thick that there is no way you can drink it out of a straw. The calamari was the worst of all. The breading literally just fell off and was very greasy, please see my photo. Overall the dining experience was not good. read more

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Breading was salty. Ordered Oyster & Chips and Triple Cod & Chips. Had to ask for tartar sauce and only got 1 sauce for both orders. Maybe service is better later in the day read more

Not bad fish and chips. Has that old time diner feel. I'd go there again if I didn't live so far away.

Food is wonderful. Service is not great. The young guys working are too focused on being cool to appreciate customers or even welcome anyone into the small restaurant. After three or four minutes one of the guys said I will be with you in a while or you can order from the kiosk. A bit too aloof and carefree for me. read more

Came after spending some time paddle boarding. We got there pretty close to closing time and they were nice enough to serve us which we were appreciative of and we received our food quite fast. The counter service and intercom system were quick and easy for us. There was plenty of outdoor seating since we were wet. The fish and fries were pretty basic and were good for satisfying a craving. The location of it as a short walk from the park is definitely the biggest appeal and the environment was lovely as we ate there near sunset. Overall would come back for a quick bite read more

Cute little place by the park, great place for people/dog watching if that's your thing. The pieces of fish were huge, totally worth the price in my opinion. Service was great, guy at the register was super friendly read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Triple Cod & Chips Cup of Chowder - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Service was great we talked about my cat asparagus and food was very good I recommend the campfire sauce. Nice spot right across the water

Number one service!! The employees are great! 2- the place is extremely clean!! Now for the food- Loser- calamari- wow! Tough and impossible to chew! Hard pass on a redo- Winner- clams, not the New England Ipswich we are used to be, but workable. Nice fry, solid choice. Winner- cod - moist, flaky, well cooked fish- Nothing to write home about- fries- not salted and pretty greasy and soft- average Best sauce Cajun, close second- cocktail sauce with nice horseradish level. Not a fan or the tartar- very sweet Nice quick bite near the beach!! read more

We have been going to Spuds for as long as I can remember. They haven't changed one bit over the years. Still fresh crispy delicious fish, tasty fries and my absolute favorite are the batter fried mushrooms. Don't forget to pour on the malt vinegar and order extra tartar because the portions are very generous and those little cups empty out fast! read more

It has been about nine months since I last visited. As before the restaurant was super clean, the staff friendly, the service accurate and the food prepared in a reasonable amount of time. The first thing I noticed was the size of the fish and chip portion had decreased (so what else is new), however, the quality was first rate. I also ordered a side of Calamari. Here's where the quality differed. The meat was tough and rubbery and the breading literally fell off as you picked it up. I hope this was a 'one off' and it will not deter me from visiting again relatively soon. read more

I said that I would go to Ivars before I ate here again. It went downhill the last few years, but I was near Juanita Beach and a friend begged me to go. I have to admit this time it was actually good, and I actually got full. I still haven't tried the clam chowder again, so I can't rate that. The last few times in the past it was like eating paste. I will try on my next visit. read more

Overcooked, overpriced. Charged extra for cocktail sauce. Gave them 2 stars because their soda machine worked and they were moderately clean

Food, Staff and Environment were great! Service was fast accompanied all of our changes and more I recommend them!! Thank you spuds team

I went with a friend and we tried the tjeee pieces of fish and chips and the oysters and chips plus we had the chowder. Both seafood dishes were inedible. Terribly overcooked. Way too Much batter and greasy. The only thing we ate was the chowder and that was mediocre but edible. This place really shouldn't be I. Business. read more

Ridiculously over priced. Mediocre, bland food. Nothing special. I would have left happier if I had had a nice sauce to go with it. As it is, they charge 80 cents per sauce, any sauce, even tarter. The one I chose was bland and I didn't feel like adding another 80 cents to the $20 I already gave them for chicken, fries & a soda and my son was unsatisfied with his fish as well. $42 for a bland meal that was just ho hum fast food. Enough already. Jacked up prices + nickel and dimming on sauces = a lost customer for good. read more

Spent 20.21 for two fish , fries with no salt and a medium drink Fish - was decent 6/10 nothing to write home about or rave to a friend about .not much seasoning for the fish fish was definitely dry around the edges . . Fries - horrible . No salt no flavor . Just horrible . Drink -3.25 for a drink with refills so that's not too bad Overall taste 5/10 Value : 4/10 Customer service was 10/10 as they were very nice . read more

Spud Fish & Chips - a tray of fried fish and fries - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Excellent location just across the street from the Juanita Beach Park. The food is just so so. It's fast food without much TLC. The clam strips are good. The fish is good but the breading is goopy. The fries are soggy. The coleslaw is flavorless -- I think they used really old carrots! All I can recommend is the location. read more

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I just don't love it. Like, I really want to love it... but I don't. The limited menu is quite overpriced IMO and you just don't get what you pay for. Also, your food doesn't come with tartar which is probably my bad because I just assumed it would. Then, my husband picked up my to go order and brought it to me and I then had to eat my fish and fries with NO TARTAR. It was rough. Anyways, I'd just rather go to Ivar's. Sorry, Spuds. read more

Over priced food and not that good. Try "nosh" food truck or the cod at wild Rover. *Cod and chips 2.5/5 *onion rings 3/5 *fried green beans 2.5/5 -cod and chips were not great, very greasy. Really nothing worth trying -onion rings were expensive and average. -fried green beans were fried a little too dark and with too thick of a batter. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - 3 piece cod and chips $$$ 2.5/5 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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