This iconic Fish and Chips restaurant is one of my favorites when visiting Alki. It has remained pretty much the same for decades. As with all things, prices continue to rise, but the fish and chips are worth it. Their Cole slaw is average but it is a good balance with fries and the fish. I love that you can pick it up, it is portable and easy to take across the street to eat and people watch. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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When we first moved to Washington State, we tried the food here, and we were very happy with the taste. It was fresh and the portions were good. I don't remember much of the service, but it wasn't bad, otherwise I know I would have recalled. The ambiance isn't much that I can speak to, because we took our food to go. Overall, we'd recommend this business! read more

When to lunch with a good friend and her service dog. Food: 4 Stars Service: 4 Stars Atmosphere: 4.5 Stars I very much enjoyed the fish and chips here. They have solid fries as well. My only disappointment is the tartar sauce is sweeter then I like. They usually have a line, but it moves very quickly. The staff is efficient and effective. The booths worked well for the service dog that was with us as well. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Fish and chips! (Cod) You can buy it in one, two or three piece baskets. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome location at the beach, friendly service, I just wish the food match up to the 5 star view. The fish is so thinly sliced, you taste more the batter than the fish. Fish is fresh but would be so much better if they have a thicker slice so you can actually taste the fish. Fried clam has nice flavor - if you get pieces with real clam inside. So much is just small chunks of fried batter. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So we heard rave reviews of this place, plus it was right across the street from where we were playing in the water. We pretty much had the fish and chips, except a few had the chicken and chips. All in all the flavor was good, it was a bit dry that I had to drench in malt vinegar and ketchup. The main complaint we had about this place, is upstairs has not ventilation. Plenty of windows, but you can't open it to get air. It was a very warm day at 90 degrees for Seattle, and our California guest were sweating so much we had to eat fast, and get back to our AC cars. So even though it rains more than hot in Seattle, make sure you have ventilation upstairs during extreme heat. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - My fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been to spuds now a few times and it's my go to fish and chips place in the Seattle area, especially for a beach day at Alki! Out of all the times I've been here, there's been 1 time I think the fish was below the mark, but I've been very impressed all other times! I love the flaky big fish, combined with fries and an all around good time. I'll definitely keep coming here and bringing my visitors to try this spot. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Halibut & Fries Clams Only - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was good, not a fan of tarter sauce but this was very good ! The location was great, food is de entry priced, and we left full read more

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Food is always fried with goodness! My kid love to eat here on cold sunny days. Perfect for chowder and fish & chips. Sadly upstairs is real real cold on days under 45° outside. I don't think the heater makes it to the seating on 2nd level. Service is friendly but not conversational. Oh, but I absolutely LOVE that this place has its own parking spaces! read more

A lot of hype for mediocre food. We drove almost an hour from downtown but honestly, the fish wasn't that great--not much flavor-- and the soup was almost like water--I had to add extra crackers, salt, and pepper to give it any substance. Disappointing for being so close to the ocean. Our fish and chips is better in Idaho of all places. Lol. And the shrimp cocktail was TINY for the price, with more sauce and celery than actual shrimp. At least two stars, however, because their homemade Tarter is very good. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Bowl of clam chowder, 1 Piece Fish & Fries (cod), Shrimp Cocktail, Large Tartar Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a classic go to spot for my family when going to Alki. Since a young child any time my dad would take us to Alki it was known we were eating at Spuds. The cod is perfectly breaded and fried just right. I use to have to share with dad but now a days it's one piece and fries meal for me. The chowder is delicious. The fries are hand cut and fried crispy and tasty. read more

Found a hair in my food, brought it to the front counter where the kid with the long beard threw it out and offered to make me another one. He picked the hair out and continued to make another set of fish without changing his gloves. His name was Dylan? Please wear a beard mask and remember to change your gloves. I miss the old crew, they were so attentive and clean. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Hair found in food - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to this Seattle staple and was shocked that I hadn't been before! It was a sunny summer day (last year, sorry I'm late) and the Two-Piece Alaskan True Cod + Fries ($10.50) was the perfect beach lunch! Staff was very nice and very fast! I don't go to Alki often but the next time I'm there, this place is definitely for lunch :) read more

Great tasting fish and chips that arrived quickly. Unfortunately, they forgot my soda and I had to wait a bit for the person to come out of the back to give it to me. Also, there was a spill in the main restaurant area and it was difficult to pick up my order because I had to walk straight through it. Maybe if there is a spill next time they could put the pick ups on the other end of the counter, so people don't have to walk across the wet floor. It was very precarious. I really loved the garlic vinegar and the views from upstairs are great. The fries are just like Dick's Hamburgers. The music is oldies/60s and a smidge too loud. The restroom was a little gross with standing water and a broken paper towel holder. Overall, it was a great experience and I would come back, but maybe eat my fish out on the beach next time. I love that they have their own parking lot because it can be really challenging to park on Alki. read more

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Excellent as always! We had fish, fries, and chowder and it was all fresh and wonderful. Thanks, guys!! read more

I grew up in Seattle and went to Lafayette Elementary back in the days of bussing. My brother attended West Seattle High for a time. Mom would occasionally pick us up and we'd go to Spuds as a treat. Four decades later, having lived and traveled elsewhere, their fish is still among the best I've had. Some of my best memories was not on sunny days but during cold, wet rainy days eating clam chowder on the 2nd floor. West Seattle still has that vibe of a beach town separate from Seattle. The ferry is a great addition. read more

Historic west Seattle restaurant. Friendly staff that is always willing to help you with your decision on menu item's. The upstairs has a beautiful view. We enjoyed are Halibut baskets and fries. Fun watching the ferry boats crossing to there destinations. You can see the Space needle if upstairs. Family friendly atmosphere. read more

So yummy, lovely service, gorgeous view, and eco-friendly (paper) packaging of meals!! We loved our: 1- fish & chips (the freshness of the fish was astonishing!) 2- prawns & chips (also very fresh and delish... the fish+chips were better) The fries were awesome. I know someone commented they were soggy... I like a slightly soggy fry and their version was very much to our liking!! read more

Their food is good, but the value isn't there. I ordered a three piece fish and chips and my buddy got one piece, we both got a small tater, when asked for more, they said go back to the register and buy more, which was basically a dollar. When i said thats robbery to charge a customer for extra tarter when you give the same size tarter for one piece. Simply put, i can go to Ivars, get 5 piece for the same price and all the tarter I want! Come on man!!!!!!!!!! read more

I've been going here since I was a kid, and it has always been a favorite. Overall the food is good. The fish and other seafood is light, crispy, well prepared, and a good-sized portion. The coleslaw is okay and better than at other places; it really should be included with the order at no additional cost, with the option to buy extra. I don't like any clam chowder at all, so I can't comment on Spud's. Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall any lemon wedges being available, though the various vinegars are good. As another reviewer mentioned, the amount of tarter sauce given should increase with the number of fish ordered. That is, one tartar sauce serving for each piece of fish. The service is friendly and efficient and the place always is clean and tidy. Of course, there is the great view if you're eating in or across the street on the beach. The ample parking in the back is a godsend as parking anywhere on Alki usually involves finding a space blocks away from where you want to go. It's getting more expensive to eat fish & chips anywhere, but Spud's seems comparable to other places. My only real complaint is the French fries. They are greasy, limp, and overcooked but with a raw taste. Please improve the frying technique. Are you using the two-temperature technique so that the fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside? read more

I have been a loyal customer for over 60 years and it is my favorite place to get fish and chips.

Tried this place out based on reviews and the decades open for business. Drove out of my way. Ordered the 3 piece with cup of chowder and fries. Fries are good. To me, fresh cut style. Chowder is very good. Thicker and classic pacific NW style. I prefer thicker chowder and this hit the spot. The fish, pretty good. To me it had a corn meal like breading. Just ok. Not much flavor and edges hard as a rock. I've have way better fish, so not sure why this place is getting mega rave reviews. Probably because of location on Alkai Beach area and the length of time it's been in business. Would I go out of my way again, no. If I was in the area for some reason, sure I would get it again. Service was very good and the ladies are friendly. Thank you! Be sure to get the garlic vinegar. Tasty. Tartar sauce was good. Not amazing but good to me. read more

We ordered fish n chips and shrimp. The shrimp was edible but the fish was absolutely overcooked :( Tasted like rubber. read more

Such good fish and great customer service too. You can order ahead any just walk in and grab it or walk in and order.

Best Fish and Chips in Seattle every summer I like to go to Alki just for Spuds Fish and Chips the fish is fried to perfection I love their fries and the house made Tartar sauce I always order extra sauce, I like to go sit down on the beach that's my special place to eat. The staff is always friendly and the service is great. Now I'm craving Fish and Chips guess I'll take the foot ferry for a little visit read more

Delicious prawns and fish & chips! Super friendly staff, great location right across from the beach. Their tartar sauce and cocktail sauce are SOOOOO good and the fish and prawns were perfectly cooked. Recommend! read more

Ok, I tried this place because of the reviews .... My opinion on on the fish and chips they are not the best. The breading is to heavy for my liking . The tartar sauce taste like relish. The garlic vinegar was pretty good and the fresh cut fries were good too. I would not return. It was clean and had prompt service . The view from upstairs is beautiful. read more

Stopped by here on my way from the airport to Seattle. Got the 1pc fish & fries meal with a bowl of clam chowder. Everything tasted decent and no complaints. What stood out was the large paper wrapping for the fish and chips which you can use as a tray. The staff were really friendly. FYI they have their own small parking lot. read more

Nice little spot to drop by. Though it's a bit gloomy and foggy, who can complain about having a cup of icy water alongside the bay. With the vague outlines of the landmasses hiding behind the fog, it set the nice calming atmosphere to take in the the water outside and inside the restaurant. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was brought here by my cousin, who's a Seattle locale, and their food was great! We ordered the 2pc Fish + chips, fried clams, and the clam chowder. Really appreciated the paper wrap-up packaging, acts like a giant paper plate. If you're dining in, I would 100% recommend taking your order to their 2nd FL to admire the view! Will definitely be re-visiting! read more

Stopped in for an order of fish and chips and an order of clams. Both items were good. Service was fast and friendly. Food was wrapped up in paper to go. I went down to picnic tables by the beach to eat b/c the weather was beautiful. There is also a nice dining area upstairs that has a view of the water. The food was good and I would go again if I was in the area. Solid fish and chips option. This was one of the 3 places that I landed on when narrowing down all the fish and chips places in the Seattle area. read more

I love Spuds. I've been going for about 25 years or so. I had a craving and decided to make the drive to Alki. I ordered the fish & chips-I'll get to this review later. It's COVID so my expectation is that everyone is taking extra precaution, including staff, so when the person who rang me up also got my meal together and actually touched the food in the process, I was surprised that she didn't change her gloves. It should be noted that I asked her about it and she did say she changed her gloves. However, I was standing right there and didn't see it and not wanting to take any chances I asked for my food to be remade, which they happily accommodated. But there was another woman working who was sanitizing her gloves...not changing them but has sanitized them maybe 2 times since I had been there. This made me feel uncomfortable. Gloves should be changed regularly, not sanitized with hand sanitizer, which means she is not changing her gloves. The meal was not as satisfying as it has been in the past. It did it not hit the spot. The fish was kind of soggy and had lost its crisp, so I'm not sure how fresh it was. I ate in my car after I received my order so sitting should not have been a factor. Also, I ordered a malted chocolate milk shake, which i have ordered from here many times before. It looked vanilla and it tasted like vanilla. I asked the woman about it and she said something about a new machine and the chocolate. These malted milkshakes are my fav, so I was disappointed by this. It was like milk and malt and no ice cream. It was completely frothy milky stuff within 5 minutes. I couldn't drink it so I stuck it in the freezer. There was a separation and I'm not sure what this is. I hate to have to post this review because I really like Spuds, but also it's hard times and COVID and so I want to share my experience in consideration of money and safety. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the location right across the street from the water. It has a small, private PARKING lot, which is helpful. The CHOWDER was good. The CLAM STRIPS were some of the best, not chewy. The BATTERED COD tasted amazing! The batter tasted buttery. The OYSTERS were fresh and yummy...you only get like 6 though. The homemade TARTAR SAUCE was so sweet, yuck. The SERVICE and PRICES were very good! We have another date place in West Seattle. read more

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Always a great local spot. I've been to both the Greenlake and Alki locations. Equally have their own unique views, same great taste. It's always worth the wait for hot and fresh fish and chips. This location has both small seating area by the food and an upstairs dining area with more tables and chairs. They also have a couple of seating areas out front for the sunny days. I always get just the fish and chips. I have tried the halibut, and it's spendy so I just get the regular. I always make sure to stop by when I'm having my fish and chips craving for sure. One of my favorite spots for fish and chips! read more

This local favorite is always consistent. You cannot go wrong with the fish and chips. We enjoy taking it to go and eating on the beach. read more

Spud Fish & Chips - 2 Piece Fish & Fries - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped for a quick bite while hanging out at Alki. Service was quick and friendly. Had no problem getting a table upstairs. My husband had the cod and I had the prawns. Both good with nice flavor and crunch but the prawns were pretty salty. The fries were ok. Not crispy at all but on the soggier side. Not the worst but they were good. read more

Spuds Fish n Chips is an Alki Beach institution since 1935 and since I was 6 months old. Spuds has raised generations of West Seattle family's on fish n chips for almost a century on there exquisite cuisine. Like most fish and chips places you have the basics, fish, chips, clams, prawns & chowder. But Spuds has perfected the batter on there fish n chips like no other place. Add some garlic malt vinegar and OMG it's delightful. Keep in mind they mean incredible milk shakes including a Piña Colada shake. Spuds fries are my favorite golden crispy fries which are the best in West Seattle. I'd recommend ordering the fish meal or just get "THE SPECIAL" which is 3 pieces of golden fried fish, fries , tarter sauce & Coke all for one price. Depending on he season you can eat there or head across the street to the Beach and dine on the beach. read more

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I LOVE Spud!! I've been coming to this location since I was a kid and I still get excited to eat here. Their menu is simple, the fish is heavenly battered and made to order. They have three different vinegars to choose from, pepper, garlic and regular and always give you Tatar sauce to enjoy your meal with. What I love about Spud is that it's not your uppity, $20 for one piece of fish, fish n chips joint. A two piece meal with chips and a drink will cost you $11.75 and it will be amazing. The fries are hot and yummy and a good way to taste the different sauces. Dine in upstairs for a beautiful view of the olympics, the space needle and Alki beach. Or, take it to go to enjoy on the beach! Street parking only, but you'll be able to find something on the side streets. They also have a few outside tables if you have your pup! read more

Spud Fish & Chips - Two piece meal with tartar! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here is good. After all it's just deep fried battered seafood and fries. The chowder is good. I like the prawns better than the cod though. read more

Spuds is a hot spot because it's right on Alki - and when you're at the beach, eating fish and chips seems like a great idea. Tons of people were eating out on the water and in the restaurant. The food is delicious. The fries are lightly salted to perfection, the chowder is really good, and they have PICKLES! I'm a pickle fiend..... Also, their fresh fruit shakes are booomb. I tried the banana and pina colada - I would get both again without hesitation. The fish was where the meal fell short for me. It was a lot tougher than I expected and not flaky like you get at most places. Service is okay, employees are nice and try and get everything done quickly. Spuds is definitely a great option for Alki visitors and for first timers! read more

Got some crisp and fresh fried cod during a visit to Alki beach. The staff was friendly and made sure that customers were taking all the necessary Covid precautions. They also have a plexiglass in place to protect their employees while taking orders. Definitely recommend this place and will be back to try the blackberry shake. read more