I do love this place, but those aren't buffalo wings! that's fried chicken. Thanks for being a neighborhood institution. But figure out how to serve ding dong buffalo wings! read more

Thirsty fish has been a long time favorite in the crown hill neighborhood. I first started going there when it opened & met the owner Louie. He's great and the bartender has been there since it opened too I believe. Lovely people! They have a mug club you can join which is fun. Mugs hanging all over the bar area. The food is good no disappointments there. Great place to watch games. Pool table in the back. Outdoor seating on a nice patio and you can bring your pups. Grab your friends and head there! read more

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Filled to the brim with locals. Drinks and beer top notch. Food is delish. As a single I received a warm welcome and attention from the staff. read more

This is a great pub with friendly, attentive bar staff. You like pub grub? They have that. Beer? Yep! Cider? Check. Mixed drinks because you're fancy like that? Heck yes, they will accommodate. Listen, why not just go down there? read more

This is our neighborhood watering hole. The fish tacos are the best in Seattle. Their burgers are excellent. Lots of beers on tap and a respectable whiskey selection. We've been coming here for years and all of our friends whom we've convinced to come up here have likewise loved the food & drinks. Super friendly staff. Outside seating is nice--you can get better views, but do you really need that?!? Highly recommended. read more

Friendly service; great rotating taps; a couple of excellent bar appetizers; and a nice-sized deck (if you can tune out the traffic)

Relaxing local joint. The staff was friendly and attentive but did not hover. We were encouraged to enjoy a pint for as long as we liked. On the surface, the menu was pretty standard but the food was high quality and delicious. What they do, they do WELL! read more

The Thirsty Fish - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband enjoys going here to watch games and have a beer. The food is decent, interestingly random and I like the staff. There's usually a bunch of loud drinkers having a good time which can be annoying but what do you expect? I like the fish and chips but wish they would CHANGE THE TARTAR-SAUCE! It's yellow, has too much dill and kills my good bar food vibe. read more

Went last night to meet some friends for drinks and pool. First time here. Had an amazing time. Drinks were good and fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants a chill night out for a date night or just to meet friends. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Great service. Nice outdoor area, although there's a lot of road noise - not too bad though. Great burgers and drinks. read more

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I dig this joint. It's not a dive, but it hovers on the edge. There's a jukebox, a pool table. The bar is in the shape of a giant fishhook, and the taps and 'tails are decent. Good mid and top-shelf hard liquor selections. What keeps them hovering above divedom is the food; definitely a notch above greasy-spoon fare, with excellent salads, creative takes on traditional sandwiches, a great brunch menu with scratch made hollandaise on the Benedicts, and maybe the best tortilla soup you will EVER taste, period. I'm not kidding. You take a spoonful, and you can't stop eating until you're scraping the bottom of the bowl, making nomnom sounds. They make it to order, and IT. IS. BOMB! Missing star for chilly interior temperatures, small cleanliness details. Recommended for brunch and light dinner, and as a great off-the-beaten-path place to meet friends. read more

The Thirsty Fish - Flip side of brunch menu has lunchy options... - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went there just right now around 12:45 midnight to get some food and get a lil drink. It wasn't busy since it's Monday but guess what the guy bartender said after I handed him my I.D since it peeled a lil bit on the side of it. He said he can't serve me alcohol coz my I.D is unacceptable. I flew international flight and stopped by police on the traffic but didn't say about my I.D. But I guess it is what it is! They have the right not give us service. read more

Pretty average bar food. The cheesesteak sub wasn't in a proper sub roll. The fries were way too peppery. But, the veggie burger was fairly good, especially with hot sauce. Plus there was a fair bit of parking available. All in all, if you want a quick and decent meal you could do worse. read more

Every neighborhood has its local spot, a watering hole where the locals all gather night after night to shoot the shit and get away from the troubles of reality. This is one of those so called places. Small tables crowded with people, all laughing, sharing stories, and drinking away their troubles. This is by no means a young persons hipster establishment offering fancy cocktails or gourmet tasting menus. No, this is for the real Adults, for the well aged, and the seasoned. No one is gonna do you any favors here, you want something? Get it yourself. You want something to eat, drink, want a place to sit, need your check? Get it yourself. You're grown. As you walk through the place you'll come face to face with a number of signs, telling you what to do or where to go, rules of the territory that regulars need not pay any attention, but for I the uninitiated, proved to be very important. I am not a sign reader, I'm a go with the flow kinda guy and well maybe that's why I'm not the best driver in the world but usually I can navigate an eatery just fine. This time however, I found myself wandering around like a fish out of water. Eventually after reading the signs I headed to the bar where I stumbled with a couple of sticky old menus trying to decide what I wanted, while a bar tender awkwardly waited for me to make up my mind. The menu is mostly traditional bar fair. Burgers, fries, sandwiches and alike. They have a pizza section which was intriguing but not what I was looking for. I ended up going with the club. I took a seat on the patio, to enjoy the summer weather and escape the noise inside. I overheard some people saying that this was just the beginning and it was only gonna get crazier as the night went on. Now, I live near by, I have definitely heard the patrons of the heading home after last call on more than one occasion. It took a while for us to get our food, a salad and a sandwich and some fries and I wouldn't say anything was hot, maybe warm. Over all, I can't say I was impressed by the food. It had potential, flavors were mostly there. They used fresh ingredients it seemed, but it was clear that a novice chef was at the wheel of this ship. I definitely saw some major faux pas. The French fries were garnished with a mix of shredded carrots and cabbage. Useless garnish, that adds nothing to the dish, doesn't taste very good frankly and leave the plate looking like it was covered in scraps. I'll give them a pass for sprinkling parsley over the fries, because they used fresh parsley and it was nicely chopped and gave the fries a nice pop of color. The steak, while cooked to a decent medium rare was obviously cooked either too fast or from frozen. You can see the clear ring in the meat, it's the tell tale sign. A perfectly cooked steak has an even cook all the way through, a gradient of pink to brown. The bread on my sandwich was less toasted and more dried. It was like sandpaper on my mouth, it still hurts now hours later. I'm not sure what the toasting method is, but it might need some retooling. For what you get, I don't know that the price is quite right. I see what they're trying to do here, but it's not quite there yet. We didn't get any drinks, we got a salad and a sandwich and it came to almost $40. That's pretty steep for bar food in my opinion. Now, I don't like to get down on places or step on anyone's toes because I know someone worked hard on this, they're doing the best the can with what they got and I can't fault anyone for that. This is clearly a home away from home for many offering a much needed escape from the day to day grind. I can tell, everyone else in the place was having a good time. The staff were all friendly, the place is clean and decorated well to suite the theme. It wasn't tacky or outdated. There is a lot of good here, but maybe not for me. If you live near by, you're north of 25, and looking for a friendly place to have some drinks with friends, maybe some snacks, this is a place for you. read more

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Whoa! This pork chop was TO DIE FOR! I've driven by many times and this place is always packed! Great service for my first time ! I will definitely be back!! read more

The Thirsty Fish - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I created a Yelp account just to make this review. The bartender gave an aggressive response to us walking in 45 minutes to close. Then gave us a terrible response when we decided to leave, so we ordered a drink. I then went to the bathroom and the guy pulls my 25% drank cocktail as he was "pulling drinks at 12". I bartended for 5 years, last call doesn't mean "pulling" full drinks. i quite literally will never go back here. read more

Went to the Thirsty Fish for brunch on Saturday. I was visiting from out of town. I ordered the BLT breakfast sandwich and was definitely not disappointed. I'm a breakfast sandwich lover and this was not perfectly made, but maybe one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The sandwich was so big that I could only eat half of my sandwich and half of my crispy, salty, tasty potatoes. I ended up making my friend take my other half home and he said the leftovers were out of this world. The service was great, the mimosas were fantastic and I wish I could visit here every morning for breakfast. read more

The Thirsty Fish - Delicious/amazing/tasty/out of this world BLT breakfast sandwich. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is AWESOME, it's got such a nice laid-back charm charm all while amping the food up to an 11. The owners are nicest people you'll ever meet, and the staff is great, and my salmon was spectacular! I urge you to become a regular! read more

Met a couple friends here for weekend breakfast, note that they don't open until 10 AM. Service was really good, the bartender/server was the only one present and he managed the entire floor while providing friendly, generous service at every turn. I had to go the way of 3 stars because I wasn't overwhelmed with the breakfast menu. Not a lot of choices (fair enough, it's a sports bar) and it leaned toward pricey. I ordered the pancakes, they were made from scratch but there were only two and they weren't very big. My friend had some scramble, that again didn't look fantastic and she ate about 1/2 of the plate. I will definitely be back for drinks, and maybe to check out the food at lunch or dinner. The service certainly justifies another visit, and the ambiance is chill and welcoming. read more

Easily the best, friendliest bartenders in the neighborhood--they are all genuinely happy to see regulars and to get to know newcomers. Such a sincere sense of welcome here. Plenty of drinky stuff from the bar. Also, they serve up some good eats that aren't limited to the "hey, let's deep fry the bijiminies out of everything" style of bar food...try the ceviche, it's quite nice. Fish tacos are outstanding, and the pizzas are great too. And if some good ol' fried food is calling your name, they have the best onion rings I've had in Seattle. Try them with barbecue sauce for dipping. Several televisions with major sports, including hockey when it's in season. And the place is really clean and comfy, with a nice deck when the weather cooperates. They definitely have a good thing going here. read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday night for a cocktail and dinner. Service was good/friendly. Lot's of TV's for sports. Plenty of tables. Great food. I had the pork chop with mashed potatoes. We are going to get along just fine... read more

The Thirsty Fish - Delicious - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love it here! Clean, nice atmosphere, with great service, food and drinks. A great place to catch your favorite sports game or just have a romantic dinner with your sweetie. read more

Tasty, classic meals for a good price! Big fan of the fish bowl margaritas too! This place is a fun, friendly neighborhood tavern. If you're thinking about stopping in, definitely do! read more

This place has unfortunately gone to shit over the last 2 years. Currently, no dogs allowed anymore.. BOOOOOOOOOO!!! No more pizza oven... BOOOOOOOOO!! And the place is a ghost town on a Friday night. Seriously like 7 people in the whole place, no music on a Friday. This place is a shell of its former self. I give it 12 to 18 months before its out of business unless the owner just likes taking a punishment or has deep pockets. Go elsewhere for a better experience. read more

See the thing is, you gotta say something to say something, so I'll just ask a simple question:. Why no wifi?? :'( read more

I've been here several times. The food is so-so but when I went this week I found a chihuahua walking on the cushion table seats by the door. The dog's owner put it in his backpack but remained in the restaurant. A short time later I saw another patron leaving with a larger dog on a leash. Sadly, some dog owners feel so entitled that they will ignore health regulations and restaurant owners are reluctant to enforce them. I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

This is walking distance and I have always wanted to like this place more. But it is just OK every time, not to bad, not to good. Just OK. Never had a terrible experience but it is a bit pricey and never walked away feeling like I wanted to go back soon. read more

We love Louie have been in and out of this little local neighborhood bar...lol... For lets see the day he opened the doors. This place is fantastic and if you have had the pleasure of meeting Louie and the family you know this place is the best place for beer drinks games and good times. read more

The Thirsty Fish - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time here, wanted a burger and a salad and got it, drinks are great... service is quick and friendly. The fries are just crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside as we all like them! I ordered medium well and got medium well and it was charbroiled and all the flavors really stood out. The garlic cheese bread was exceptionally good. We ate on the deck so we could review lovely Holman Road. A mixed-age crowd here with cribbage available to play at the tables. I would definitely come back for a quick bite to eat. For a, what sounds like seafood place, it's not really about the seafood but overall a good, decent experience considering all the places nearby in Ballard and Greenwood. read more

The Thirsty Fish - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Thirsty Fish was a nice place to catch my beloved Eagles kicking the Falcons' asses, even 3 timezones away from Philly. I sat at the bar and ordered myself a water then a chicken bacon lettuce salad or something of the sort. I was disappointed by the slower service when it came to ordering and getting refills, but I had a great view of the game. read more

I'm a person that is all about customer service, and this place has it! The food was great, service fantastic, and when they made a mistake on my drink, they caught it and had the drink made with an extensive apology (it wasn't a big deal--my drink orders are unique and could be viewed as obnoxious at times) before I could even return my drink once I realized the mistake. I highly recommend this place! Clean, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere! read more

Not my style of place but a good place to hang out. Not the greatest food in the world but it will satisfy your needs for sure. Wish they had a bit more selection of fish based on their name. Bc when I think thirsty fish, I think "I'm thirsty for fish". Which is real weird, but weve all been there right? read more

Loved to swing by for a beer and a burger, or basket of fries, but the last couple of times we stopped by, there was a dog on the banquette, walking up and down on the cushions, brushing up against the tables. Maybe it's just me, but it seems pretty unsanitary, and not really what customers who are going to eat there want to experience. Gross. read more

Never had the greatest service here, but tonight was the worst. I ordered my burger medium rare, waiter said "Sure, no problem!" I got it extra-extra-well--it was 1/4 char, and not really hot. I understood that by that point the kitchen had switched the fried foods only, and I asked if I should pick something else. He said the grill was probably not off yet since they'd just taken my (lukewarm) burger off the grill, so I asked that it be remade. The owner & bartender came back and told my partner that they "can't cook your lady's burger medium rare." I overheard and said, "What about my burger?" He continued to speak to my partner, who had to tell him TWICE that since it was MY burger, he needed to speak to me about it ("well, we can get her burger off the bill or she can eat it." Hi, right here thanks). He told me it's "impossible" to cook it any less than they had, because "it's ground beef" and "we use a char grill." He offered to take it off the bill, or let me eat it the way it was. Ok, clearly you just don't want to cook me the burger, and I get that the kitchen is closed. But don't lie to my face and tell me that it was cooked on a char grill when it was cooked on a flat-top, the same as my burned bun--there were no grill marks, it was a nice even coating of burned-to-a-crisp meat. Do not lie to me and say it's "impossible" to cook ground meat on a char grill without it being SUPER well done (even though it's a frozen patty, restaurants do it all the time). Do not speak to my partner about it when I'm right there, involved in the conversation about my own food. And most importantly: when you screw up a customer's food, APOLOGIZE. read more

When this bar used to be the Acorn, my husband and I went fairly often. The food there was okay but it was nice atmosphere and decent drinks with good service. So when The Thirsty Fish opened, I was hoping for the same or a little better. What we got was a hostile, odd crowd that would seem more at home at The Baranof. My husband and I were hassled upon entering because *gasp* we didn't plan out our outfits on college game days and had green on while the Dawgs were playing the Ducks. Now we are both UW fans, season ticket holders for football. Even the owner/bartender gave us a hard time. This is not a good first impression. We should have left then but we decided to watch some of the game and order drinks and an appetizer. Ordered the onion rings. They were hot, with little taste. Not sure how you can do that, but the kitchen managed to make onion rings unappealing. If the Thirsty Fish wants a loyal customer base and community roots, try being nicer to all customers who enter. We won't be returning. read more

As a resident of Crown Hill, I really didn't like the atmosphere at Acorn, though the food was decent. I waited with great anticipation for the Thirsty Fish to open. It's just blocks from my house. I hoped it would be a step up from Goofy's and the Crown Hill Pub. And it is. You walk in and the atmosphere is quite pleasant now; the owner clearly invested some money to create a nice place. If you're a sports lover, they have all the big games playing on their high def TVs. The problem is the food. It's pub grub and I don't mind that at all. I am in LOVE with Ballard Loft's pub grub menu. But the stuff I had was barely edible. In fact, we paid, left the chicken wings we ordered on the table and went to another place to get some decent snacks. They were raw on the inside and had this nasty, greasy, crunchy coating. Uh, no. Hope they can improve the menu a bit, as I'd dearly love to support this local business owner. Maybe find a partner to handle the kitchen who actually enjoys running the back of the house? read more

I want this place to succeed. I really do. Hell, who wouldn't love to have a cozy neighborhood pub/sports bar that serves great food, good grog, has good taste in decor, decent music, and attracts a clientele who appreciates all of these things. Unfortunately, this joint has a long way to go. They're not even close. Let's start with the food. Ordered the $10 burger and was rewarded with a half frozen bun, a piece each of limp lettuce and onion, mealy slice of tomato, crappy french fries and tarter sauce from some hospital cafeteria. Also tried the stale chip nachos with out-of-the-can guacomole and salsa. Waiter asked how everything was and we told him so-so. Owner happened to be at the bar and came and attended our table with what seemed to be a chip on his shoulder - "is there a problem? he told me to come over here because there's a problem". We broke the news to him to which the owner observed: "I'm not a restaurant, I'm a bar", and "The cook didn't show up the last two days so I don't know what the problem is. People have complained about the nachos, but they're fine to me". ummm.. I guess I just don't get it, and it frankly it comes off as little dishonest. Can they do better? Possibly, but not with this whole attitude thing. And this community can't be tricked. Do we really need to hear Dodge Ram commercials blaring? I would submit that Thirsty Fish dig in and re-evaluate why they're in business, and focus on deep roots in the community and developing a loyal customer base. Instead they've settled for everything that's wrong in the restaurant business. My suggestion is go the the Loft in Ballard. At least they get it. read more

Such a little drunk gem. Our waiter was cute, nice, fast, and helpful. The drink specials were good. The food was also impressive. Lots of TVs for sports viewing. read more

I've been here a few times and always entertaining. Louie the owner is hilarious! My first time here there were some police cars parked in front of the bar. Louie walked out front and yelled at the police to move their cars. "You are messing up my business...nobody wants to go into a bar with police parked out front!" He has also hired a great staff. I haven't been in some time, but need to head back. Good food, stiff drinks, clean with a friendly atmosphere. I wish it was a little bit bigger inside, but that is about it. Best bar in the Crown Hill area. read more

Super good fish and chips and honey walnut shrimp!! Our server was super nice and attentive, even though he was really busy! Nice little pub style sports bar that we happened into. Will most definitely be going back..!! read more