Needed some lunch so we popped in and was seated right away. Got a sandwich and fries with water, and the waiter was very kind and swift. The interior was clean and perfect for a quick bite to eat. There is an area outside if you want something more takeaway. read more

On the way home we decided to grab some chowder (Clam & Salmon) to go and boy are we pleased. Getting to experience each other made with some of the freshest seafood has been amazing! Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Yummy fried seafood. Can be a lot, so definitely depends on your mood for it! Doesn't have that much seating. read more

The Lockspot Cafe - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here on our first day in Seattle. We were staying in Ballard neighborhood and it was close by. Service was wonderful and attentive and I had a burger, clam chowder, and Bloody Mary. All were delicious. We were there at around 2 so it was us and just a few other people. Loved the space because it had a cozy, wood bar quality to it. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. I've been here many times and enjoyed it every time. Saw an interesting menu item Moons Over the Narrows and I had to ask is this in reference to the Tacoma Narrows? Being from Tacoma myself many years ago, I kind of enjoyed the reference and turns out yes indeed it is. The food was delicious. read more

We went last Friday with a small group. I had the seafood sampler and a cup of clam chowder. The chowder was good and the fish in the sampler basket was good. The fries and clam strips were cold and rubbery. Service was pretty good. read more

I've been an Alison fan since her other restaurant. Glad she took over Lockspot, more room for more people! We have only been there for breakfast/brunch, but love it! My favorite is the biscuit breakfast sandwich, with sausage, cheese and a fried egg. Delicious and huge! That's what I usually get, except for the time they were out of biscuits and I got her cinnamon bun - so good! Husband likes the eggs benedict, breakfast burrito, and today had the smoked salmon omelette, which he loved. Coffee is good, and for espresso drinks you can walk outside to the blue booth and get whatever you want. Good cappuccino! Service is friendly. read more

It's an awesome place, delicious food and an awesome decor. My only complaint is that I wish they'd get more servers, especially when it's busy. read more

The Lockspot Cafe - Whomever came up with this dessert deserves a medal - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband and I like to go there for the blueberry whey smoothies from the coffee shop area but were super bummed today after paying $18 for 2 smoothies, plus tipping her, the barista didn't even say hello. Thank you. Nothing. Then when I asked to talk to the manager, was told the manager was not there and the girl I was speaking to "was only 19 so I can't help you". Lame. I tried to find out in a friendly way why we got treated that way but just decided for us, our friends and family will just never come back. Good luck to your horrible vibes! read more

The clam chowder was decent, didn't get a single bite in a bowl that had a real piece of clam just very small shreds of clam. And got the seafood sampler mix plate, was pleased with. And the fries have a nice hint of garlic. read more

The Lockspot has been around for years and it's been awhile since I've been to this iconic place that is known for some appearances from the deadliest catch crew. Maybe you'll get lucky if you swing on by. The food is average and nothing special but every person that works there was really nice so that's why they get a 4 star. The restaurant was packed so obviously they are doing something right. The burger and chicken had soggy buns not sure why. The fish was good and fresh so that's a plus! Coleslaw was on point and you can't go without trying the chowder. If you're by the locks walking around stop on in and check it out. It's old school and divey so be prepared but it's a good spot! read more

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On our first visit to Seattle 10 years ago we were encouraged to go to Ivar's for fish and chips. It was just ok to us-big tourist thing though. We love visiting the Chittenden locks and one day we ventured into The Lockspot Cafe and ordered their fish and chips!! Amazing!! So much tastier than Ivar's. Love the funky ambiance and honestly have never had better fish and chips. We come to Seattle yearly and always visit the Lockspot a minimum of 2x per week. They have a Senior special that has 1 piece of fish with fries for $10. A deal that can't be beat. My husband had a cup of chowder last night and said it was the best he'd ever had. I did also order the Red Velvet cake and was a little disappointed in it. A little too dry for me but it could have just been that one day. Fish and chips 4ever!!! read more

I really don't understand why this place has 3 stars and Hattie's has 5?!!! ANYWAYS... This place is Very cute and cozy. Service was good. I wish I got her name but our waitress had green hair. Very helpful with the menu and sweet every time she came by to check on us. The guy that seated us was also nice and when he came to pick up our plates when we were done eating, simply just nice. I'm mentioning this cause I feel like it's rare now and days that servers are just simply nice and I don't feel like I'm bothering them when I ask a question about the menu. On to the food! I had the seafood sampler platter and OMG! It was amazing ! It was lightly breaded (other places it's just all breaded) the fish was so thick and the shrimp was a good size as well. My friend is gluten free and she helped me finish it, it was that good! Oh can't forget the coleslaw! I'm not a fan of coleslaw but WOW! It was pretty good! My friend had the omelette with fruit. Not sure what was in there but she finished the whole plate. I had some of the fruit and it was really fresh! Definitely will be back! read more

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Had the fish and chips and they were excellent! Check out the pacific fishing fleet while there. read more

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After enjoying a stroll through the botanical gardens and watching the ships go through the locks, the Lockspot Cafe was conveniently located nearby, just in time for a mid afternoon snack of clam chowder and a cold beer on a beautiful sunny day, plenty of seating outside to soak up the sun and enjoy the chowder and brew. The chowder wasn't the best I've ever had, but neither was it definitely not the worst. It could have been a little creamer and buttery tasting, but the amount of clams and over all flavor was good enough, worth the price, and the Maritime IPA went well with it. Maritime being another local brewery to check out later. Service was quick and friendly, a walk up window, place your order, and enjoy the sun for a few minutes. The chowder and beer was perfect to keep me going for the rest of the adventures for the day. Definitely will be back to try their fish n chips. Cheers! read more

The Lockspot Cafe - Chowder time - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was our second stop while on a "Heart of Seattle Savory Food tour" with Evan, our guide. He provided a short history of this very old restaurant, which supposedly had a brothel upstairs nearly 100 years ago, (but that's since gone, of course). The dining area was cozy feeling, yet fairly dark, even though we sat window-side. I suppose that being an older restaurant without major renovations, this could be expected. Evan told us we really needed to try their fish and chips, which were lightly breaded (I believe it was tempura-based?), perfectly crispy, and served with French fries. The house-made tartar sauce was also very tasty. It would've been nice to try some other menu items, but we were limited in time and what was allotted with the tour. Our server was friendly and attentive. We'd definitely return during our next visit to this area. read more

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A dive bar feel but food was decent. Nice place to relax, eat and drink after hanging out at the Locks. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

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Was told by the owner that our toddler was "disruptive" and we were told to either quiet him down or to leave even though there weren't many people there. We'll never go back and if you have kids you're not welcome there. read more

This is one of the very best hidden seafood spots on the West Coast. The atmosphere is like a neighborhood bar from the last century. Imagine seafood comfort-food! I recommend the sample platter, you will not go wrong! Also, they were well staffed, my order came faster than I expected, and the beer was cold. Not the best place for service-dogs but still... I can not wait to go back! This is my new must-eat-here stop when visiting Seattle! read more

Have been going here for years and always love it. Fish and chips best in town. Yesterday had an eggs Benedict that was not.their usual quality. Hollandaise tasted like vinegar and egg was almost hard boiled. So disappointing after always getting other menu items that are so good. Please work on your benedicts!!! read more

We ordered fish and chips to go. The staff was nice but the food was so disappointing. The fish had no seasoning and the tartar sauce was average. The fries were overcooked and the ketchup packets were the only thing that added some taste. Definitely not worth the price. read more

While visiting our family we try to have at least one meal at The Lockspot Cafe in Ballard. They have always been consistently good. With so many established restaurants changing hands these days it is increasingly difficult to find the great local spots. The wait staff are great and helpful. I have had the fish and chips which were delicious and very filling. Last night I ordered the surf n turf which I really enjoyed. The menu has a good assortment of dishes to choose from. There are a good selection of drinks from the bar as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The Lockspot Cafe - Surf n turf! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The place is very right by the park. For the location it is very convenient for snacks right after seeing the Ballard Locks. The prices were a little high and the portions were slightly small. We got the senior special to share because of my dad but even with the senior discount. It's a convenient location. The one thing was everything was fried right when you order including the fries, so everything is hot. If your looking for a quick bite it is a cute little place but the menu is very limited read more

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Cool place to grab lunch just after visiting the Ballard Locks on a rainy Monday afternoon. I remember seeing this place before when visiting the Locks, but this was our first time coming to the Lockspot. The service and the food were great and the place had plenty of Halloween decorations which we thought was cool. I got the fish and chips which were good. It came with 3 decent sized fillets of cod and plenty of seasoned fries. My wife got a bowl of clam chowder with a side of garlic bread. Her soup was really good, but she loved the garlic bread. We also shared an order of 3 pulled pork sliders which were great. Plenty of pork and a nice, sweet BBQ sauce on them. Lastly, there's a little walk-up coffee shop attached to the restraint where we got lattes after that were also very good. read more

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We stopped here at the end of our Burke-Gilman ride. The prices were decent and the portions were generous. Our server recommended the salmon chowder. It was delicious! My one complaint would be that it was a warm day and they only had one fan running which did not blow on us. Maybe adding another fan facing the rest of the guests would be a nice addition for the summertime. read more

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POC/woman owned, there is both a sit down and walk up option and the fish, clams and chowder are always excellent choices.

Great food served very cordially, at a reasonable price. Service is usually pretty punctual and friendly too.

I have always really liked this place. Such good and solid fish and chips. The prawns and chips were also good but the clams were a bit overcooked. The clam chowder is a good and typical seattle staple. The service is good and locations is convenient. If you want some really good fish and chips this is the spot to try. read more

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Quintessential Seattle restaurant - not sure how had never been! We were seated right away, the servers were kind and efficient. They took time to interact with our family, and were so sweet to our 1 year old. The food was amazing - crisp fish and chips, batter was best I have had. read more

Lived above the cafe when it was Alison's on Leary so had to drop by lockspot when visiting my friend today. With a baby and a weird time slot, we didn't really have time to sit and eat so I got some baked goods to go: baby loved the banana bread, the oatmeal toffee cookie was still so so good, and the cheddar bacon scone was ok (not quite as good as I remembered). Nice to get stuff fresh since I used to get day-old baked goods haha read more

The fried halibut was pretty good but it came with cold fries. Told the staff and got a head nod. Very unimpressed and I do t recommend you spend your time, belly space or money here. read more

Had a fantastic fish and chips lunch, really delicious. Great, friendly service and good atmosphere. Older spot with a lot of history but they keep it feeling clean and inviting. Highly recommend. read more

There's an inaccessible (steps up) take out window on the west side of the building. After paying $22 for halibut (small but cooked right) and very plain fries, I was startled to be charged $2.50 for a couple waters! no lemon or anything, then they shove the tip screen in your face. When food is ready, you have to go back up those stairs to get it, so... what service??? Restaurant wages in Seattle are the highest in the country now $19-22 to start. Maybe bikers on the Burke-Gilman trail or picnickers have misbehaved a lot, but it's an insult to be charged so much just for water! Rethink this, owner. It's not cool. read more

The senior menu is perfect for us. Food is delicious and prices are senior friendly. Wish more items were offered on senior menu.

Close to the locks so we decided, why not? Over 55, gets senior discount. Had the fish/ chips. It was satisfactory. Service was great. The outdoor seating was kinda mish mash tho. Inside, had a dive bar feeling. read more

Quite possibly the best breakfast sandwich in Seattle. Ordered the salsa on the side, and it came out perfect. read more

The Lockspot Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I stopped here I was in Seattle, WA for a vacation, and got an iced drink, the price was reasonable and the service was great. read more

The Lockspot Cafe - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Need to wet your whistle? Hop into the Lockspot for a drop. How one of my favorite Ballard dives ever escaped being reviewed by yours truly, I do not know, but these words should rectify that situation, quick smart. Deep-fried seafood is the joint's raison d'être, along with insobriety and inebriation. Cheers! The bar food is all good, but you can't beat cod, prawns, clams, salmon, or halibut deep-fried with chips. Tartar sauce, anyone? The onion rings make for an especially tasty bite with a draft beer. Cocktails are available, too. Tables get set up out front on the weekends and on the northside. You can also sit down inside. But PLEASE, DO NOT tell anyone about the porch out back. It's the best spot in the place for kickin' back with a cold one. My friends and I want to keep it a secret all to ourselves, so mum's the word. You'd better promise not to tell. read more

Delicious! Happen to stop by on our way to Golden Gardens. Had the beer battered halibut with fries and a small salmon chowder. A little pricey ($22 for the fish but a very generous portion, with fries $6.60 for chowder which is very reasonable) we would come back. Service was great and our kids loved playing in the telephone booth! read more

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solid place for lunch or dinner. food is delicious. they have a good variety from fried to salads. prices is reasonable for seattle. service is pretty good and the decor says Ballard. a go-to for us anytime we're returning from sailing. read more