Alki Crab & Fish Co

One day a couple years ago I was showing my wife Alki since she had never been there and we stopped in to the Alki Crab & Fish Co. for lunch. Fish and Chips sounded really good and we really like trying new places.
We walked in and were greeted right away, which is always nice. There is a great selection to choose from on the menu. I ordered the combination platter that came with halibut, clam strips, calamari rings, prawns and fries for $ 11.95. Let me tell you that was one of the best platters I have had. My wife ordered the two piece cod and fries for $ 7.95. She absolutely loved it. They make their own tartar sauce that is to die for it’s that good. The best part about the place is the amazing view of Seattle and Elliott bay you get from your table.

Overpriced and overcooked. So came here because the location seemed nice, but that was it. Their restroom is the public restroom around the corner. Their menu starts at $ 7 for a single piece of fish. And have flying rats going into the kitchen. The tables are maybe cleaned once a day it they do not see any stains.
They have high end prices but substandard services.

The view was amazing. The fried goodness was pretty good too.

Apparently there is a new cook who is slower than the previous one, and is new. Only two cooks for a super busy location and at lunch? I’m nervous now…
But in the end they got the main guy who is a veteran in the back to cook most of the dishes and then everything was right again!
So, this place is awesome. It’s got a great location and offers great deals on fish and chips or clam chowder for those who don’t want the manufactured taste of Ivars or the super-​expensive nice dishes of Salty’s. It’s got a killer view too, and sits right next to the water taxi. On beautiful summer days, nothing beats it.
The fish is always succulent and the breading crisp. The clam chowder or crab cakes are always delicious too.
I highly recommend the halibut fish and chips with a beer on a summer day. On a cold winter day, go for the hot soup.

Best fish n’ chips option on Alki, Best night view, bar none, and they’re open kind of late.
I have been disappointed by the other chip shops on Alki. This place has ample seating, and is located on the less busy part of Alki.
Panko-​crusted fish are good. They give u plenty of tartar sauce and ketchup.
Kind of lightly staffed, so if u get there late and someone’s on a smoke break, you may have to wait for service, –1 star.

Come experience the outside seating with huge couches and the stellar waterfront view while relazing in amazing lounge chairs that line the back of the outside patio!
This place is very clean and excellently situatuated off Alki. I went in on rollerblades to grab a drink and ended up staying for a bit while being stunned by the view :)
Not super pricey, and lots of variety in the fresh fish really make this place a must-​see if you’re in the neighborhood!

Alki Crab & Fish Co. is basically a fried fish shack on the «beach». It hasn’t got much to offer vegetarians or people looking for a healthy lunch. If you’re looking for a place with overpriced beers and fried fish — this is your spot.
Dan tried the clam chowder and thought it was okay but he wasn’t a big fan. He also had coleslaw but it was dry and not very flavorful. I ordered a basket of fries to split with our toddler but they had absolutely no taste. It was the strangest thing: they were crispy, warm, and creamy in consistency but had absolutely zero flavor!
I’m not hard to please but was very disappointed and wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

I was craving fish and chips so I went to Alki Crab & Fish Co. We walked up to the counter and ordered first, then we sat on the couch outside, next to the bar. The wait was lengthy but I didn’t care much. I ordered the combo with cod, oysters, prawns, scallops and fries at the bottom. mmm fried oysters… it was really good. I also ordered this expensive crab cocktail in a tiny cup. I didn’t know it was gonna be that small plus there were little cracked shells here and there but it was still pretty good. If you want crab cocktails, go to Pike Place market. They have really good crab cocktails and 3x the size of the one at the restaurant and wayyyy cheaper :)

I’ve loved Alki Crab & Fish Co. since I came upon it by chance when I was in high school. In the years since it has been an excellent place for everything from taking out-​of-​towners out for good fish ‘n chips or chowder with a view of the city from across the bay (shared only by Salty’s and, well, if you can afford that then be my guest) to sitting and sipping a latte whilst reading or writing at a little window table with waves chopping and seagulls pestering tourists and scuba divers just outside.
I always appreciated Alki Crab & Fish Co.‘s versatility… and it’s now my understanding that they’ve removed the old gift shop and replaced it with a bar, adding yet another function to an already great restaurant and café. It is perfect for the variety of functions that it fills and is a great place to make yourself a regular. If nothing else, bring your friends from the Midwest when they come to visit.

Halibut, clams, and shrimp, oh my! Summer is finally here! For some that conjures thoughts of alfresco dining, Mojito’s, and dancing in the moonlight. No matter who you are summer tends to bring a culinary desire that can only be satisfied if accompanied by a warm breeze and sunshine. Fortunately during this time of year there are no shortages of restaurants with tables on sidewalks, back yard barbeques, and vendors offering tasty flavor sensations on sticks. With so many promising, and occasionally scary dining options, deciding where to go for your seasonal culinary fix, while getting the most «bang for your buck», can be a daunting task. My suggestion is Alki Crab & Fish Co in West Seattle.
Before we go any further, let me say that this place is not fancy. You’ll feel right at home in your finest flip flops and lucky t-​shirt bearing the name of your favorite sports team, hint Chicago White Sox. In fact, Alki Crab & Fish looks more like a vintage relic from a Frankie and Annette beach party movie, than a modern-​day eatery. You remember those tiny, rocking shacks where surfers, motor cycle gangs, and spontaneously dancing teenagers enjoyed hanging out? If you’re too young for that reference, GOOGLE IT! Alki Crab & Fish is a fun way to enjoy quality food, while soaking up Seattle’s gorgeous skyline. Not only does it offer a wide variety of tasty deep fried goodness such as oysters, prawns, clams, and the classic staple fish and chips, it also serves a creamy and flavorful clam chowder, along with a variety of fresh salads.

Ivars eat your heart out! Alki crab and fish co. has the best chowder!

What a great spot! Went there for an early Saturday night supper when my family was on vacation. The fish was perfect, crispy on the outside and moist and delicate on the inside. The fries were good, and the garlic vinegar made it all even better. My younger son was happy with a chicken strip meal, but the fish was definitely the thing.
The best part of the experience was enjoying the view of the Seattle skyline while we had a great meal — then ice cream for dessert.
Thank you!

This place really should be four stars and it would take very little effort on their part. From Downtown Seattle, you take a water taxi across to West Seattle for something like $ 3 or $ 4. The ride is probably 15 minutes and it is pretty enjoyable. Immediately upon embarking this joint is just at the top of the dock. It’s cute in a Fish Shack kind-​of-​way.
You walk up to counter to place an order. The staff was very friendly and the food prices were reasonable, IMHO. I ordered a piece of fried cod and french fries, with a small side of shelled crab and butter. My SO ordered 2 pieces of fried halibut (the pricier fish) and french fries and a beer. I think our total was around $ 35.
Luckily, we were able to grab a seat by the front window, which looks out to the amazing view of the Seattle skyline. This is truly why you come to this place– for the view. I’d have been disappointed if there were no tables available with a view!
The food tasted fresh and was quite tasty. I wanted more crab but they had sold me the last one. The tartar and cocktail sauces were really good, too.
All-​in-​all it was a very nice simple date with a beautiful view! It was a nice change from all the pricey meals we ate on our trip!

This one of those holes in the wall in Seattle that is a gem.
By far one of the best fish and chips around. Some may compare with
Spuds. After going to Alki Fish & Chips Co, I don’t want to go anywhere else. The prices and the quality of fish, and their tartar sauce is definitely worth the reason to go back. Spuds almost always give me a heartburn…
Generous portions, their clam chowder is one of the best!
Highly suggest go early for lunch or dinner since this place is pretty small, and the passenger ferry docks right at the waterfront, and when they get off the boat, you’ll be fighting to get in line for your tasty entrée.
Family friendly for sure. I would’ve given 5 stars, but I give a 4 just for parking. They have a parkinglot, you’ll have to duke it out with the army of frogman divers putting on their gear and having their own tailgate party.

The view was great but the food was very so-​so. Clam chowder was on the thin side and not comparable to the other 100 chowder joints in the city.
Fried oysters were my favorite and fried clams were nice but we didn’t touch the fried fish and didn’t bother finishing the fries.
The view was lovely but with so many seafood competitors in the area, I don’t see myself coming back.

You seriously cannot beat the view this place has! The people who work there are really nice too… The food is good too (notice I only said «good»).
However, it is expensive for what you get! Given the high prices combined with the low overhead of the paper plates and forks used, the portions should be larger. I suppose the most likely ungodly high rent offsets the low cost of utensils though.
Bottom line, definitely visit here one day… Just don’t go there really hungry because you will spend $ 14 for a small salad that is not filling. Oh, and don’t expect to eat healthy here either– it is super fried food!

One of those places that you draws you in.
I have been here a couple times for their fish and chips. They have cod and halibut options both of which are pretty good. I don’t think they are the best, but I will be back again. They have a great spot on the water and a nice patio to eat on.
Always served piping hot.

Yum!
Cute beachy place, really fresh battered fish, right along the waterline.
What more can you ask for?
ps – their
certificate is for $ 50 worth of food. Get a group together — their prices are so reasonable, it’s actually hard to buy that much food just for a few…

My husband is always trying to find a great fish and chips place that has the «perfect batter.» He agrees that this is the best place in the city for fish and chips. He actually had the cheeseburger and admits that ACFC should stick with the fish.
This place is definitely not fancy by any means but has an amazing view of the city. It was an amazing evening so we sat outside on one of the park benches and then walked on the docks among the fishermen.
I will definitely bring out of town people to try the food and look at the view. It’s worth it.

All you can eat prawns and chips on Thursdays/​fish and chips on Tuesdays? Kill me now.
We opted for combo #1, with fried oysters, cod, scallops, and prawns. Our friend went for comb #2 with halibut (first of the season), fried clams, calamari rings and prawns. The scallops were sweet and not to be missed. The only misstep is that they piled everything on the fries, which soaks up the grease. Best to eat the fries sparingly. The wait on a perfect sunny day can be lengthy. Best to grab a table outdoors, and hope that you’ll see divers pull funky shit out of the water. We saw a salvaged penguin, covered with algae, come out from under.
Back to the food. For non-​seafood eaters, they’ve got chicken strips, field green salads (honest to goodness field greens, not just crappy lettuce), and burgers.
Throw in an incomparable view and an ice cream cone (Dryer’s, deal with it), and you’ve got a perfect scene.