"Aside from velcro footwear, troll statues, and the occasional hit TV show about an abnormal concentration of attractive doctors, Seattle’s "thing" is casual seafood. No one does it better than Local Tide in Fremont. This bright counter spot is all about sourcing local, be it fried Washington-caught dover sole, or a sandwich stuffed with seared albacore tuna from the Oregon Coast. You’ll still find PNW classics like clam chowder and plenty of salmon, though it’s dishes like their Filet-O-Fish dupe and golden triangles of pork fat-spiked shrimp toast that keep us coming back. And if something from the sea isn't your thing, the smashburger (with a tasty mess of beef drippings and caramelized onions) is just as incredible as the pescatarian stuff. Use Local Tide as your never-fail first stop when anyone comes to visit." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
