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The Fish House Cafe

4.3 (353 reviews)
InexpensiveSeafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Fish and chips
Anthony V.

This is a hidden gem. It's been around since the 80's. I got the fish and chips and let me tell it's the sh*#. Generous portions and breaded and seasoned perfectly. The service was great. The young lady that greated me was very friendly and smiling. The building is small with limited parking but that's fine. Inside it's just great with photos on the walls of people from the neighborhood. Groing up in the Hilltop I recognized several faces. Do yourself a favor and stop in to enjoy some great food and support a black owned business. You can't go wrong.

Alaskan whitefish in Cajun light batter and seasoned crinkle fries.
Jim B.

The Alaskan whitefish was primed in Cajun spices and served up as were the last to order. Authentic food with a light, flavorful coating and I was in heaven. A little spicy for some maybe bilat just right for me. Recently reopened I have been trying to remember they were just at the top end of the Tacoma Trolley line on MLK Jr way and finally slid in just under the wire. Ordered up fish for me and okra on the side. I'm going to get the Philly cheesesteak next time if I can convince myself not to get fish again. Only a few blocks from home, it was a reasonable dinner investment.

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I always come back to this black-owned business. I love the decor, but the seafood is why we are here. Good food, great people!

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4 months ago

The food is delicious. I have been eating here for 15 years. It only gets better with time.

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Great service and some great food! try there number 8. Comes with fish and shrimp also a side of fries taste wonderful.

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Food was good but a little high priced but good must try the turkey leg stuffed and seafood with the fish and shrimp fried

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1 year ago

Parking sucks, not a place to sit down and eat. Pricey for fish and chips. Not any better than others here.

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6 months ago

Food is amazing great customer service too. Awesome banana pudding with big portions of food!

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8 months ago

The food is quality! They take pride in their craft and it shows. 10/10 my fav local spot!

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I am a regular customer and noticed that they have been closed since Memorial Day; are they permanently closed?

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Fish and chips were killer big fan, service was friendly and quick. Highly recommended!

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After a fun day in Seattle, but not being able to find a place to eat without paying $35 to park or…read morefind a table (for a late lunch), I remembered that some friends of ours took us to an amazing seafood place in Tacoma right next to the water...but hidden away from all the large and corporate-type restaurants on Rustin Way. I couldn't remember the name of the place, but we found it: The Fish Peddler! We must have arrived at a perfect interval because there was a table for two that had just been bussed and ready for us near the large counter in the back where food was collected by servers and presented to hungry patrons at any of the 30-40 tables. Our server was genuinely warm and delightful and guided us to the menu and the on-line beer on tap information. Drinks were ordered and delivered in minutes - just enough time for us to announce our selections: A 3-piece halibut and chips for her, and for me, the albacore tuna with spring greens and gouda cheese on sourdough with a pint of I'm Not Afraid Of Music. It had the lowest alcohol content, and since I was driving, didn't want to push my luck. When our huge white dinner plates arrived - oh - did I mention the amazing jalapeño coleslaw? - we were amazed at the size of the perfectly deep fried halibut - which, on their own, provide a good bite, making only a smitten of tartar sauce necessary because you gotta have tartar sauce with fried fish, after all, right? I picked up one my sandwich haves and removed the toothpick with too much gusto and suffered a small splinter that I couldn't remove until I got home a couple of hours later with the help of a magnifying glass, a tweezer and some masking tape. But I ignored the splinter while I enjoyed my "this is NOT your mom's - or HER mom's - Tuna melt". The perfect balance of the albacore spread with the gouda showing up gloriously in almost every bite, the pillowy and cool greens and tomato slice that balanced the heat from the albacore between the two lightly toasted sourdough was my Valentine's Day gift to my mouth. We were stuffed, but not defeated - we ordered our cheesecake to go, and I get to have the last piece of halibut for a snack later on! It was great getting re-acquainted with This cozy, fun, busy restaurant since our last (and first) visit 3 years ago. My only regret is that for some unknown but surely inexcusable reason, I had waited three years before returning. Won't happen again.

We came here for a business lunch on the recommendation of a friend who lives locally…read more On a beautiful day you can sit outside and enjoy the water. This is a casual place, but the food is quality. We got the fish and chips, which were perfectly crispy. The black cod miso was superb. Very fresh and light and flaky and flavorful. We also got the lobster roll. It definitely rivals a lobster roll from the east coast. The service was great. They took care of everything well. This isn't fancy, but it's just a good seafood place for friends, business or families.

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Came hero on a saturday night for my birthday with a party of seven, and we all had a great time…read more The atmosphere was fun, and the service was great - our waitress was super thorough and took great care of us all night. We were seated in the back corner with perfect views of the water and islands across. And were created by seals swimming around throughout the night. I started with the Mango Sticky Rice cocktail, which was delicious. For apps, we had the fried calamari (wish it was crispier), pho inspired pork ribs, and the salmon dip, both were big hits with our group. Most of us built our own sets. I got the miso glazed cod with the Hawaii set, and the cod was perfect: flaky, juicy and flavorful. Portions look light at first, but you'll leave full. Can't wait to come back once outdoor seating opens.

I took a colleague from out of town and my family to Woven for dinner. He and I are both…read moreprofessional chefs who are active in the food industry. I teach culinary at a couple of colleges and he used to teach at one of the largest culinary colleges in the country. Three of us ordered the miso cod and one ordered poke. We also ordered some appetizers, including chicken satay and beef ribs. The ribs were very flavorful and well cooked. The chicken was dry and disappointing, and all three fish dishes were overcooked. It was embarrassing for me to bring my friend there. We have been going to Roy's restaurants in Hawaii since he opened his first restaurant, and Woven was greatly under our expectations for a fine dining experience -- especially based on our past experiences with Roy's which were mostly very positive. I wrote to the restaurant about our experience and never heard back. The service was pretty good but not really to the level it should have been for this kind of restaurant.

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Harbor Lights - Bar Flowers...Nice.

Harbor Lights

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Harbor Lights. The incredible institution of Harbor Lights…read more I've been coming to Harbor Lights for probably around 45 years -- my mom and dad long before me. Back before it was sold, my dad would come in, sit at the table, and instantly a Manhattan was placed in front of him. That wonderful, old-type service. The new owners have been around for a while and did a wonderful refresh on the property. They kept a lot of the household favorites on the menu -- mine being the shucked and sautéed crab legs. Extremely decadent and pricey, but well worth it. Anytime you're wanting to come for a birthday or a special event, I highly recommend this dish. If you're coming by yourself or just as a table of two, try getting a table in the bar. It's intimate and cozy, and probably only seats 20 people. I live out of state now, but I make this a priority whenever I'm back in beautiful Washington State. Definitely a Tacoma institution.

I've been coming to Harbor Lights for years--mainly for what used to be my all-time favorite shrimp…read morecocktail and to check out their special fruit drinks. Today was supposed to be a quick, light stop after work: shrimp cocktail, a couple drinks, and some time in the old Harbor Lights bar. Walking in, I was immediately reminded of one of my biggest frustrations with this space. Yes, it's small--but the outdated tables and chairs make it far too easy for people to block the walkways. And when those walkways are filled with loud, inappropriate, "stuck-in-1976" commentary from intoxicated older men acting like they're still in their 20s, it makes navigating the room even more uncomfortable. At one point, we were stuck sitting there listening to them loudly joke about having female urologists and proctologists--one word: GROSS. Speaking up doesn't feel like a safe or worthwhile option--it just escalates things. The bar could absolutely keep its charm while still evolving into a more comfortable, modern, and inclusive space. Then there's the menu situation--multiple menus stacked in front of you like a paper shuffle. It's unnecessary and could easily be streamlined. Now, the drinks... this is where things really fell off. Harbor Lights used to be known for strong drinks--that reputation feels long gone. I ordered a vodka-based drink and it went down like juice--no taste, no kick, nothing. When I asked for a double on the second round, the bartender laughed and said all their drinks are doubles and that they don't measure, claiming there was 2 1/2 oz of liquor in it. We watched him make it: no measuring, just a free pour over ice, stopping well short of the top, then filling it with rhubarb-strawberry purée. When it arrived, it felt more dropped on the table than served. I gave it a fair shot--a big sip--and again... no vodka taste whatsoever. No burn, no effect. I know my liquor, and this didn't add up. It really makes you question what's actually being poured. And then... the shrimp cocktail. How do you mess this up? This was the one thing I could always count on. It's always been unique and consistently good--but this time? Way too much horseradish. Completely threw off the balance. I still ate it, but it was not the same experience at all. Overall, this visit was disappointing. Between the uncomfortable atmosphere, lackluster drinks, and a once-reliable favorite falling short, Harbor Lights just isn't what it used to be.

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