Chinook's at Fisherman's Terminal
39 people recommendvia r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Chinook's at Fisherman's Terminal for seafood, and some mention the views. A few suggest the oysters at the restaurant, and one says the bar has a solid happy hour. Many also praise Little Chinook's, the fried-fish counter next to it, for fish and chips and some for its fish tacos; the listing is the main restaurant. One notes Little Chinook's is essentially just fish and chips.
Address
Chinook's At Salmon Bay, 1900 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Oysters
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Other places on this map closest to Chinook's at Fisherman's Terminal, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Seattle-Princess in r/SeattleWA · Jan 2024
Recommends Chinooks at Fisherman's Terminal for seafood.
- Recommendsu/billvb in r/Seattle · Nov 2023taste
Praises the fish and chips at its Fisherman's Terminal location.
- Recommendsu/MDCCLXXXVIII in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Names Little Chinook's as a top pick for fish tacos.
- Recommendsu/ganasdebailar in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Calls Chinook's their favorite Northwest-style seafood spot and praises its happy hour.
- Recommendsu/BongoBeach in r/SeattleWA · Jan 2024
Recommends Little Chinook's, the to-go spot sitting just below Chinook's at the terminal.
- Recommendsu/kendrajp in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026taste
Likes its fish and chips; notes it is the fried-only spot beside Big Chinook's.
- Mixedu/tomwill2000 in r/SeattleWA · Jan 2024variety
Likes Little Chinook's but notes it's essentially just fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/jnfr in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025ambience
Suggests it for a casual lunch, noting nice views.
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- Recommendsu/stringrandom in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025
Recommends Chinooks in Interbay, especially for oysters.
- Recommendsu/Jawwwwwsh in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Praises the good fish taco and incredible fried oyster taco.
- Recommendsu/SurpriseEcstatic1761 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026taste
Calls it their favorite fish-and-chips spot, agreeing with the parent.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Confusion2415 in r/Seattle · Mar 2025
Names Chinook's among the recommended choices for this dinner.
- Recommendsu/AdvertisingOk3276 in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2026
Expresses strong liking for this place in reply to the Dungeness question.
- Recommendsu/trashpanda44224422 in r/SeattleWA · Jan 2024taste
Enjoys fried clams with a beer for lunch at Little Chinook's, then strolls the terminal to watch boats.
- Recommendsu/ShezaGoalDigger in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026
Calls it underrated and notes its spot by the Ballard fishing fleet.
- Recommendsu/nerv_angel in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2026taste
Praises the marina-view dining room, tasty food and reasonable prices, plus a Monday deal on unlimited fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/SOmuchCUTENESS in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Praises the rockfish tacos and fish and chips; says the spot sits near Fisherman's Terminal.
- Recommendsu/Old_Voice_2562 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Offers Chinooks as one of two top oyster picks, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/BWW87 in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025taste
Rates Little Chinooks' fish and chips as clearly better than Lockspot's.
- Recommendsu/blukoff in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025
Agrees with the suggestion and backs Chinook's at Fishermen's Terminal.
- Recommendsu/saomonella in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2025variety
Suggests this place for fish and chips, chowder, or tacos as casual options.
- Recommendsu/mazv300 in r/Seattle · May 2024
Named among Seattle spots recommended for quality seafood.
- Recommendsu/Particular_Quiet4944 in r/AskSeattle · Oct 2026
Counts Little Chinook's among the good answers for fish and chips.
- Recommendsu/sad_umbrella_stand in r/AskSeattle · Jul 2026
Calls Chinooks great and says they often get fish and chips from its outdoor walk-up bar.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Yam6780 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2026
Suggests a Chinooks location in Ballard as the place to take a visitor for seafood.
- Recommendsu/Housing-Beneficial in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025
Says Chinooks is their favorite.
- Recommendsu/nearuetii in r/AskSeattle · Sep 2025
Suggests it as a seafood spot with some non-seafood items and a marina view; a ride away from downtown.
- Recommendsu/HumberGrumb in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2024taste
Lists Little Chinook as a top fish and chips spot, with outdoor seating by the boats.
- Recommendsu/TacomaTacoTuesday in r/Seattle · Feb 2024taste
Says the Willapa Harbor oysters there were very tasty; price remark is unclear.
- Recommendsu/AlBundysbathrobe in r/SeattleWA · Jan 2024consistency
Brings out-of-state guests there regularly and has never had a bad experience.
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