Alava's Fish-n-Chowder

Oh hell ya, The Halibut and chips are amazing. Clam chowder good as well as red snapper… Always a treat for me. I strongly recommend 👍🏾

This hidden gem along the waterfront is a must visit if you enjoy traditional fish and chips and clam chowder. We had the chowder meal on our first visit and chose onion rings as the side instead of fries. The o- rings were some of the best I’ve ever had! Outdoor dining is available on a picnic table or you can order takeaway. My second visit was for takeaway on the way to the airport. I had the cod, fish & chips. Again, the freshly made food was delicious. I enjoyed eating it while awaiting the ferry. In a town with extremely high prices for food, you’ll find not only some of the best food here, but reasonable prices as well.

Halibut is good. Lightly battered. Could have drained a bit better as it was still very soaked in peanut oil. Better after letting set on a few napkins for a minute to absorb some extra oil. Chowder had plenty of ingredients, and size was appropriate. I usually prefer a slightly creamier chowder though, would probably consider adding a small amount of heavy cream to improve. Seating is a dirty picnic table outside the building. Maybe they could setup a temporary fencing, or perhaps it isn't allowed in that spot. Overall a good place with some minor improvements could be excellent.

Big hearty pieces of fish. Tater tots are yummy. They were out of chowder 😢. The side of slaw is SUPER TINY! It’s good but that size was kind of a bummer.

This is a hole in the wall that I am glad I found.The halibut was delicious! It was a great portion, fried to perfection and fresh. The onion rings were the best I have ever had. I loved the chowder with the corn and carrots in it. If you are cruising through be sure to walk up to the Safeway with the beautiful water view and you will find good food in the parking lot. Loved eating outside on the picnic table. The employees were super nice.

An absolute must have while in Ketchikan. Just a short walk from the cruise docks. The chowder is so fresh and not too heavy. The halibut was some of the best we’ve had throughout Alaska.

Very friendly owners, incredibly delicious halibut and chowder! Reasonable priced. Highly recommend! A must to visit in Ketchikan!

Stopped by for lunch! First off, friendly owners. Super nice! Had the shrimp with fries and Cole slaw. Amazing food. When I return to Ketchikan, I’m definitely stopping here again.