Sunfish never disappoints. Don't get fish and chips anywhere else. Forget Ivar's unless you're downtown and want to feed seagulls. The fried salmon is beyond delicious. The service is fast and friendly by the original owners. These guys are grateful for your patronage and show it. There's a reason this place has been around for years. Go! Take cash or hit a nearby ATM at the Alki Market. They are cash only. read more

One of my all time favorite fish and chip joints. Nothing fancy, just great quality fish. The coleslaw is really good as well. And if you are not into fried, definitely try the grilled fish and prawn kabob with onion and peppers. $15.95 but a huge portion! Just be forwarned, "cash only"... read more

This spot is the best!! The fish and chips is the best I've had! Big thick slices of Cod, accompanied by a really well made tartar sauce! The two brothers that own this place definitely know how to run an excellent business. They give generous portions, and have excellent customer service skills. I left a tip and one brother says, "Oh no, you don't have to do that, save it for your retirement." I told him no way, you use it for your retirement! Then he goes, "what do you do?" I tell him I'm a student, and he goes, "see exactly, you need it!" Haha genuinely nice guys here! Support this business if you are hungry! read more

Sunfish is mine and my husband's FAVORITE fish and chips in Seattle. Spuds always gets all the hype, but we think Sunfish is just better! Their clam chowder is soo good. The two guys who own the place can be a bit harsh and a tad scary, but once they remember you a couple times they loosen up a bit. They really are nice, just be nice to them!! And yes... it's cash only... and ever since the bank took out the BECU cash machine down the block it has been a bit harder; we have to think about getting cash before we get down there, but it's always worth it! We'd go there before Spuds any day! read more

Pretty solid fish and chips place that looks like it has been a pretty permanent marker in this neighborhood. You order at the counter and service is surprisingly quick. On nice days, you can find outdoor seating to take in the full ambience of beach bumming. We had a light meal, ordering cod and chips with a cup o' chowder. The chowder was solid, with generous bits of clams throughout. My only complaints are that the chowder seemed to have too much flour to create the creaminess, rather than cream itself, and the saltines were stale. The fish and chips was fine. A good portion for the price. But, the fries were just meh. Great authentic old-school chowder house ambience. Go here instead of Duke's to save some money and eat food that's of equivalent quality. read more

This is a grea place for fish and chips as well as clam chowder. Probably the best place on alki for a quick fairly cheap bite and wonderful atmosphere. Prices have gone up the past few years but sitll moderate and well worth the quality of food you get. The clam chowder is homemade and delicious and the fish is lightly battered and very flavorful and fresh. the prawns are huge and the oysters are amazing. A great place for the family while out strolling the alki beach as well a a wonderul place for those dreary cloudy seattle days to stop and get a bowl of warm clam chowder. read more

What rocks about Sunfish is the tartar sauce. I don't like tartar sauce and I like their tartar sauce. The fish is good. I also like to get the scallops. I am picky about scallops and this is one of the only places I've found that I like them. Plus, it is just fun to take the food down to the water and eat there. Oh yeah, they have a kebab as well which is pretty good and if you don't want something deep fried is a good choice. read more

After reading the reviews, I decided to try this place instead of Spud's. Sunfish is just ok. I am sorry to say this, but the clam chowder was disappointing. I am from Boston and the Boston Chowda was much better. My mom didn't like the chowder either. The halibut was good, but the fried oyster wasn't. The tarter sauce was the highlight of this place. Like another reviewer said, we didn't leave with a greasy feeling. Edit: My brother says the chowder at Duke's is better and he prefer Spud's. Well, it would have been nice if he offered me this tip when I asked him earlier. Brothers... useless:p read more

When I am in West Seattle, I either go to Salty's or Sun Fish for some seafood. Sun Fish has great fish, clam chowder (I cannot share my bowl of chowder here) and oyster. However, there fried is not good at all. It is so soft and soggy. =( Service is always good read more

Sooooo good. Best fish & chips in the area...period. Local West Seattle Native here. 3 pc halibut fish & chips with extra tartar sauce and lemonade for the win!!! read more

The only place that can beat this place out is the Owl N Thistle - and that's just barely. Skip Spud's - I used to work there - you don't wanna know. The fish is great - lightly battered, flakey, homemade tartar sauce. I've been going to these guys ever since they were off of 37th and Fauntleroy! read more

Pretty clean. Decent service. Delicious food. Wish they took cards, and offered some steamed options instead of all fried, but it is what it is, and fish and chips shack on the beach. read more

Sunfish - Simple two piece cod and chips - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome: - The fish was very fresh, delicious, juicy, and cooked perfectly. - The batter was crispy and tasty, not at all greasy. - The clam chowder was some of the best we've had - You can choose how many pieces of fish you want - You can choose between halibut, cod, and salmon for your fish - Fried seafood makes up the majority of the menu - You can get a kabob if you prefer your fish not battered and fried (as if!) - The coleslaw was delicious and went well with the fish Not so awesome: - Cash only, and it's a little pricey - The two guys behind the counter (we wondered if they're brothers?) are a little surly, and not overly friendly. - Parking nearby could be a little tricky on a crowded summer weekend Proofreader Nitpicking: - There are 4 different signs above the counter insisting that you let them know beforehand if your order to go. Overkill much? - It is a "huge" pet peeve of mine when people use quotes incorrectly. - Kalamari instead of Calamari, maybe the owners are Greek? I'd definitely go back again. Yum! read more

Simply amazing I am a west Seattlelight and have tried many fish and chip but these guys are the best. Try the halibut Co bob or the cod and chip combo. read more

Very good fish. Great fried oysters and shrimp. Halibut and salmon were excellent. I like the attitude. No nonsense. Greek. (Whadda ya want? A Broadway musical?) Portions are not large, but this is fine because you ought to take your time and enjoy the fish. Chips were soggy. No. Wait! That was the West Seattle Junction Street Festival. Chips were a little greasy and undercooked. As you might expect, the Greek salad was great. Caveats: I did not try the chowder and I am not from Boston. For a Greek-diner-with-great-food-hole-in-the-wall style setting, the place did not seem unusually dirty. It's well lighted, so you can take a look inside and judge for yourself. On the downside, prices seemed a bit high. If I go again, I will get take-out and bring my own drinks. We just moved from Pittsburgh, though so we are used to lower prices on just about everything. There is no fish 'n' chips place that can touch Sunfish in Pittsburgh to my knowledge. I would suggest taking your kids somewhere other than Sunfish because they will probably not care all that much about the quality of the seafood and you will pay around $8 for a fish 'n' chips and lemonade or soft drink meal here. read more

This is probably the best fish & chips place I've ever tried! The two owners are incredibly friendly, they cook everything right in front of you, the food is fresh, hot & delicious! I'm not even a big fish eater, but their halibut is kindda to die for:) read more

Sunfish - Halibut, calamari & chowder. Yumm! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best fish and chips in Washington in my opinion... Always delicious and fresh. Yesterday my salmon was overcooked for the first time since I started going there many years ago, but I can easily overlook this since it wasn't that bad and is usually amazingly perfect. It is cash only, but whatever. They go on vacation for multiple months every winter and are closed. A salmon (without chips) halibut (without chips) and two small chowders (no drinks) are $31. A little pricy, but well worth it if you care about amazing food! read more

This use to be my favorite fish and chips place in Seattle. I worked close by on West Marginal Way. It was my go to lunch spot along with Pecos Pit BBQ on South 1st. I have not been there for years. Not that it isn't good but I have moved to the other side of mountains. The fish always seemed fresh and light. I loved their calamari and chowder too. Great tartar. Are the two Greek brothers still running it? They were always hard workers. (By the way their original location was up the hill in the Alaska Junction area. They were there for a short time before moving down to Alki) read more

Sunfish is family owned and operated. foods are always fresh and on point. The Sunfish Special - fishkabobs are amazing. the fries are fresh cut, the deep fried oysters, shrimp, halibut, down to the clam chowder always comes out hot and fresh. also sittin on a prime corner spot at alki - its a great place for a cool seattle day for some hot chowder and a nice view. though the menu is a bit pricey for the portions you get - but when it comes to seafood - you get what you pay for. and this seafood is always fresh! read more

'Twas a sunny, brisk afternoon at Alki. What better way to complement the day than with some fish and chips before enjoying the weather and view? That was my mindset as we rolled to Sunfish, right off the main drag. We were originally worried about finding a place to park. After all it was a summer Saturday and virtually everyone in Seattle had decided to soak up some rays along what precious little beach areas we have. After driving up and down a couple streets, we discovered that Sunfish offers customer parking behind the building and there were a couple spots available. (But SHHHHHH don't tell anyone okay?) The restaurant offers awesome views of the action outside from almost every table inside the building. You can opt to sit on the patio as well, but this time it was a bit too chilly to do so. The guy taking our order was friendly enough, and asked us if we wanted to eat at the place or take the order to go. (We were eating there.) The reason why I even remember this is because after we sat down, I noticed no less than four signs asking customers to please state if they wanted their orders to go. Makes me wonder what happened previously here to necessitate something drilled into our heads like that, but maybe it's just a quirk! But I digress. I'd heard this was the legit, "superior" place for fish and chips to a chain like Ivar's (which apparently is for tourists), so we put in an order for a 2-piece cod with fries, and a small chowder. Price was comparable to said chain, and it didn't take long for our food to come out, steaming hot and smelling lovely. We dug in. I expect some greasiness to battered and fried fish, and Sunfish's offering was no exception. However the cod was well-prepared and not heavy, tender and flavorful. It tasted pretty good without the assistance of tartar sauce and vinegar so that's a big big plus. With that said, two pieces were plenty. The portion size was just right and I didn't feel like I overate. The chowder was tasty and of a good consistency. Fries were okay. Overall, a good spot for seafood in West Seattle! I'll come back to sample the calamari and some other items on the menu next time I'm in the area. Thumbs up. read more

I love this place. Was craving fried oysters one day on the beach and called them to inquire about their batter. They don't use dairy in their batter (win!) and were super kind when I asked about it. Grateful to enjoy some delicious fried oysters without worrying about dairy allergies! Will absolutely be back. Kind service and great fresh food read more

The battered cod and clam chowder were terrific!! Just like homemade. Service was excellent!! We will certainly be coming back for more. :) read more

I love fish and chips. The staff was nice and delivered dinner to our table outside. The tarter sauce is homemade and super delish, same with the cole slaw. Clam very good, though, not as good as mine. The fish was very fresh, not greasy. The fries same excellent. All the fish joints on Alki are priced basically the same but this is the freshest and the yummiest for the money. The only bummer is cash only. I understand the banks charge huge fees for usage to small businesses. read more

A nice mom and pop place. While dining, I've seen multiple people coming in waving to the owners. Definitely a place with loyal following. The place is simple, and good food. Make sure you check your order. They've missed my clam chowder, and couple other things. ***Cash Only.*** read more

We were able to sit outside on the walkway and watch the water and all the people go by. I ordered the fish and chips while my husband ordered the seafood kabobb. My fish and chips were good, but nothing like Spuds where I wish we had gone. The vinegar wasn't as good as Spuds either. My husband liked his kabobb and there seemed to be a lot of fish on there. I think his was $14 or $15 and mine weas $12. The food was okay, but I don't think I will be back if I want fish and chips. Tip--they only take cash or checks so be prepared. read more

I really, really, really enjoyed Sunfish. I walked in one night after work and saw they don't take credit cards, apologized to the owners that I didn't have cash and started to walk out. He asked if I had a check, I said yes. He asked if it was a good check, and I knew I found my place.... I told him yes, he asked if it was local let him know I only lived a few blocks away. I ordered the Halibut and chips, and decided to live a little and get some cole slaw too, a little over $17, more than I would normally pay for fish and chips, but I got the Halibut not the Cod and ordered 3 pieces (they gave me 5). I write my check, grab my bag (which came extremely quickly) and walked home. Was so tempting, I stopped at a park bench and ate the first piece. Kind of buttery tasting, but not like there was actual butter on it, just a great flavor. I don't like heavy breading, so the very thin coat of breading was great. Not greasy (unlike their competitor a couple of blocks away). Got home, ate the fish, it was so good I forgot there was tartar sauce waiting at the bottom of the bag, so I saved that for the chips which I split with my ever loving and patient dog Pete. He however got none of the tartar sauce, it's waiting for me to make me tuna or something cause it was the best tartar sauce I have ever had! read more

Really disappointing after what I've heard. Got the Fish n Chips & clam chowder. I lived in Boston for 10 years, but didn't expect New England quality. Certainly didn't get New England quality. Expensive (considering what you get) Mediocre The clam chowder was an absolute joke. Spud's has my vote between the two. Only good thing I can say is the consistency of the fish was good. That's it. read more

This place wasn't busy when I ordered a single fish from the counter, but the man was very rude and kept asking me "What else? Nothing else?" as if he didn't want to serve me unless I ordered more food. I told him I just wanted to try the fish and he replied "What are you, a tourist? Maybe you should TRY the other fish place down the street." I should have walked out but I had already paid... the fish was nothing special and I won't be returning. read more

I thought the food was very good - especially the calamari. The fries left us a bit wanting, but the fish was yummy. We had Cod and Halibut which were generous sizes and very "meaty." It is sorta pricey though, but I guess you're paying for the beautiful view and not just the food. The place is clean and looks like a take-out place with a few tables - really, nothing special. Our total cost for a family of 6 was nearly $70. Five of us purchased a 1 or 2 piece meal with a small and/or medium drink and my son got the calamari entree. None of us got a side or salad. It was a really nice treat to eat there, but I'm pretty sure unless I have a good reason we won't be going back for a long while - just too expensive. If you go, remember - this restaurant is CASH only. read more

Great location to grab a nice hearty meal for a seasonal price the 2 brothers are awesome and the food is always consistent.

I really enjoyed the fish, and the service was fantastic have to say it was the Best fish and chowder since coming to Seattle!!!

The Greek Brothers put a spin on Fish and chips like no other!!! I live in West Seattle for 17 years and they have been there and 100% consistent every time! Amazing. It's on Seattle's own best beach and has the best vibe of any beach town out there. Get any meal and you will be completely happy. The tarter sauce is perfect and you will want more even if you really don't need it. But no matter what, at some point you have to order their grilled Halibut & shrimp kabab special......you might think the price is a bit much, BUT, they give you three big portions of juicy and flavorful Halibut that honestly it's a deal. read more

Fantastic place that met all expectations. We were greeted by a friendly Greek couple who had many helpful suggestions. The place was clean, and the service was quick. We received our Chowder, and fish which smelt fantastic, and tasted even better. No frills just great food, and awesome service. Cash only I believe. read more

Sunfish - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has amazing food! Highly recommend owners do kind!! First time here and were treated top notch! Don't pass by this place! Portland guests first time at Alki beach. Even sat there and watched the whale out on the shore!! read more

My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for years. We love the oysters and fries. My husband also enjoys the calamari.

I love this place. Fried fish is great not so greasy. Love the fries, clam chowder is very good. I like how they use the corn meal on the fried fish. I love the vinegar bottles with fresh garlic whole black peppercorns. Also the dark vinegar with chili in it. Goes great with fried food. I'm definitely a fan and coming back when visiting Seattle. My hangout place for fish and chips. 5 stars all the way. read more

Amazing fish and chips, chowder, and coleslaw for a very reasonable price...what more can you want? The fish is never greasy or soggy at all despite being fresh from the fryer, maybe they are just wizards of oil temperatures or maybe they just have the magic touch? Definitely better than Ivars/Spuds and right up there with the more expensive fish and chips at Marination Ma Kai. Enjoy this place while you still can, these guys are going to have to retire at some point and Alki will not be the same. read more

My new favorite fish & chips joint. They have great fish & chips and great malt vinegar with garlic cloves in it. I was told that the two brothers behind the counter are the owners and they close shop two weeks once a year to visit their mother in England. I used to love Ivar's and Spud's to get fish & chips when traveling to Seattle, but now I will make it a point to go to Sunfish on Alki Beach. read more

Good food but a bit expensive. My problem is the that the old farts that work/own the place are such dickheads and rude to customers. I won't reward them with my business. Go to Spuds or the Celtic Swell on Alki for Fish and Chips. I haven't been back in 5 years and won't go back. read more

Cod Combo - 4/5. For just over $13, 3 deep-fried oysters, 2 deep-fried prawns, 1 LARGE piece of cod and a small basket of fries. The seafood was great and came out piping hot! Don't expect too much from the fries, but the view is lovely. read more