With such close proximity to saltwater and freshwater; there is no denying that this is a seafood town. And one can’t talk about fish in this town without the mention of the almighty salmon. This highly-revered fish is well represented in our city’s abundant restaurants. Here are five seafood locations that truly showcase the versatility of this Seattle favorite.
Chinook’s at Salmon Bay
Fisherman’s Terminal in Magnolia is home to hundreds of commercial fishing boats and has been the base of the North Pacific Fishing Fleet for over 100 years. It is only appropriate that this site should also house the seafood restaurant, Chinook’s at Salmon Bay. This eatery boasts more salmon dishes than you can count on two hands of fingers, from tempura and fish & chips, to tacos and pasta, the choices also include the more straightforward alder-planked, baked or oven-broiled. Attached take-out fish bar, Little Chinook’s, offers a more casual dining option at a lower price point. Whichever you choose, both Chinook’s and its smaller sibling beg visitors to linger and enjoy the expansive water view overlooking the fishing boats.
Duke’s Chowder House
Duke Moscrip literally goes out of his way to make sure that the seafood at all six of his Northwest locations is up to his high standards. Each year, Duke travels to Alaska to personally supervise the catch and processing of enough wild Copper River Salmon to feed his patrons for a year. An astonishing seven different preparations of Coho grace the menu at Duke’s, including Wild Salmon with Pesto made with homemade basil and almond pesto, Wild Stuffed Salmon with NW Coast Dungeness crab and wild Mexican pacific prawns, and a distinctive pairing of Oregon blueberries and handcrafted goat cheese atop the Blueberry and Goat Cheese Wild Salmon. Duke’s also represents its moniker well, offering to diners five variations of chowder, including a seafood chowder - a cioppino style tribute to the Northwest - containing wild Alaska salmon, wild Alaska white fish and local Washington coast manila clams.
Seattle Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Located in the Pan Pacific Hotel on South Lake Union, John Howie’s second Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar location (the original is in Bellevue) features both raw and cooked seafood and focuses on local, seasonal and sustainable. Their signature Applewood Grilled Wild NW King Salmon, the Cedar Plank Roasted Wild NW King Salmon, and the Cedar Plank Roasted Alaskan King Crab all pay homage to the local natives’ traditional way of cooking seafood that benefits from the infused flavor of the wood.
Etta’s
Just down the block from the famous fish-throwing seafood vendors of the Pike Place Market, prolific Seattle restaurateur, Tom Douglas, is showing his salmon some “love”. The house specialty at Etta’s, The Rub with Love Salmon, is simply seasoned with his popular rub and then grilled, letting the natural taste of the wild Coho salmon shine through. Local Dungeness crab also plays a starring role at this seafood destination. Instead of a traditional Happy Hour, Etta’s offers a “Crabby Hour” each weekday in the bar highlighting the various crab specialties on the menu.
Blueacre Seafood
Grounded by warm wood tones and bathed in a sea of blue glass, the dining room at Blueacre is reminiscent of the underwater home to its many menu items and is themed after the beauty of nature. Owners, Kevin and Terresa Davis, have made a pledge to maintain that beauty through supporting sustainable seafood practices. To achieve this, they feature only United States seafoods on the menu. Guests can also experience Blueacre’s commitment to local sourcing by tasting the many local fish dishes offered, such as the unique Washington Troll Caught Salmon made with Washington Bing cherries and a wide variety of Pacific Northwest oysters.
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Athens Pizza & Pasta is still going strong after 34 years. In 2013, its pizza was voted Best Pizza by readers of the Auburn Reporter. And although the praise for the eatery's pies are warranted?whether it's the Athens Special with three types of meat or the Spartan Special with feta cheese and black olives?the kitchen staff doesn't only toss together pizzas. They also make foot-long grinders, baked pastas, and hearty salads. In fact, the menu also includes barbecue chicken, spareribs, and other BBQ offerings.
959 E Main St
Auburn,
WA
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Chicago Willy’s dishes up crowd favorites such as Chicago-style hot dogs, fries, shakes, salads, and specialty burgers responsible for nabbing the eatery a nomination for King5.com’s 2010 Best Burger in Western Washington award. Chow down on the blue cheese burger caped in bacon, red onion mayo, and blue cheese crumbles ($5.69). Handmade onion rings ($2.79) buffer burgers and make elegant last-minute jewelry when a business lunch turns out to be a date. Diners can fork up a green salad crowned with grilled chicken ($5.29) or sink teeth into a classic Chicago dog, rendered Windy, with toppings such as mustard, onion, celery salt, hot peppers, and sweet relish ($3.39). Saccharine straw-fodder such as a peanut-butter malt ($3.99) provides a vital post-meal cool down. As they sip and munch, patrons bask in Chicago Willy’s laid-back atmosphere encompassed by murals of tropical cartoons, big-screen TVs, and a strict observance of the afternoon nap.
1202 Auburn Way N
Auburn,
WA
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In 1988, Auntie Anne's founders Anne and Jonas Beiler purchased a Pennsylvania farmers'-market stand, where they experimented with dough until they created a pretzel that seemed to strike the perfect chord with their customers. Today, at their more than 1,150 locations worldwide, the pretzel makers still hand roll the original recipe but have added to the menu with inventive options, such as the pepperoni pretzel and eight signature dipping sauces. The team constantly explores new uses for the pretzel dough, such as wrapping it around hot dogs, slicing it into bite-size nuggets, or using it to build historically accurate Austrian villages. To transform the snack into a meal, they accompany it with specialty drinks, including frozen-lemonade desserts.
When not twisting dough, Auntie Anne's team partners with the national charitable organization Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises funds to fight childhood cancer. Auntie Anne's also reaches out to the community through fundraising opportunities.
1101 Supermall Way
Auburn,
WA
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A backlit sign inside Trotters Family Restaurant depicts glowing images of ice cream scooped into ornamental glass dishes and decorated with chocolate syrup and cherries. Although the sign and the eatery's 1950s-style decor suggest an old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, not everything that comes from the kitchen is a dessert.
In the mornings, cooks griddle omelets with ingredients such as bay shrimp or italian sausage. Later in the day, they simmer made-from-scratch soups, charbroil new york strip steaks, and grill burgers made from beef, salmon, or veggies. With a spacious and welcoming ambiance, Trotters Family Restaurant is well suited for large groups such as sports teams or rogue conga lines wandering through town.
825 Harvey Rd
Auburn,
WA
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Pasta pomodoro, mushroom and swiss burgers, chicken tikka masala—the menu at Islander's Restaurant & Bar plays tribute to cuisines across the globe. At two locations, diners can enjoy island-inspired creations, such as hawaiian grinders layered with canadian bacon and pineapple, alongside Italian feasts of more than a dozen kinds of pastas and create-your-own pizzas. Chefs at the Auburn location master the cuisine of South Asia, infusing aromatic Indian spices into biryani, chicken curry, and vegetarian saag paneer. Weekend mornings bring breakfast to both locations—chefs drown biscuits and chicken-fried steak in country-sausage gravy and stack buttermilk pancakes into realistic depictions of the Roman Coliseum.
4202 Auburn Way
Auburn,
WA
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Attached to the expansive sunny greens and rustic slate buildings of the Auburn Golf Course, Copper Falls Restaurant offers glimpses of woods and water hazards with meals of seared salmon, grilled sirloin burgers, and fettuccine primavera. Guests soak in the sun on the open-air patio, taking in breathtaking views of fairways, ponds, and wild herds of golf carts as they sample beef stroganoff and club sandwiches. Inside, glass chandeliers and huge windowpanes cast warm light over cozy, semicircular booths and colorful flower arrangements. Wedding guests celebrate in Copper Falls' comfortable banquet space with two private dining rooms, an outdoor reception area, and a private deck overlooking the 18th hole.
29630 Green River Rd SE
Auburn,
WA
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