The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar, Seattle

###Five Things to Know About The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar Seafood has long been a way of life in the Pacific Northwest, where fresh catches bring family and friends together for celebratory meals. At The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar, chefs celebrate this regional tradition by crafting dishes with local, right-from-the-water seafood, using ingredients such as clams from the Hood Canal. Here are a few things to chew on before your visit: * **The Famous Feast is only served family style.** Served for parties of two or more, the restaurant’s signature dish includes the likes of tureen of clam chowder, crab, or halibut. * **Yes, that is sourdough you smell.** Loaves of golden sourdough accompany many of the dishes. * **There’s more than seafood.** If anyone in your party isn’t feeling fish or shellfish, steer them toward the steak or pasta selections. * **The whole place sort of feels like a big ship.** Dark wood beams, columns, and spindles lends the place a distinct nautical air. Placed right against Puget Sound, the patio almost feels like a deck, replete with views of ferries passing by the Olympic Mountains. * **Good seafood means good wine.** Both the red and white selections showcase a wider variety of California and Pacific Northwest wines.