Pacific Inn Pub

"Pacific Inn shows that crunchy panko breading can kick puffy beer batter to the curb any day. This pub in Fremont is the absolute best place in town for fried fish, complete with crispy french fries and a lemon wedge. Sitting on Pacific Inn’s wooden deck in the summer dunking a bunch of seafood in their delicious tartar sauce is just as important of a Seattle experience as slurping oysters on the waterfront." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"This dive bar in Fremont is our first choice for sitting on a patio, eating fried seafood, and drinking beer—so beeline here whenever the sun uppercuts through a mass of clouds. The panko breading on the fish has a wonderful crunch, and it’s even better submerged in their homemade tartar. Whether you go with fish and chips, crispy little cajun-spiced shrimp, or the salmon sandwich covered with herby pesto and parmesan, a seafood-fueled meal here is a great way to spend a summer afternoon." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Save for a recent patio remodel, this Stone Way institution hasn’t changed all that much over the years. Every person inside is still pleasantly mellow. They still serve the best fish and chips in Seattle—and there are still greasy fingerprints left behind by folks who agree with us. Gulping a frosty Manny’s on the back deck while elbows-deep in cajun shrimp is a warm-weather bucket list necessity, and if you can’t personally recall that, time to reevaluate some things." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente

"Save for a recent patio remodel, this Stone Way institution hasn’t changed all that much. Every person inside is still pleasantly mellow. They still serve the best fish and chips in Seattle—and there are still greasy fingerprints left behind by folks who agree with us. Gulping a frosty Manny’s on the back deck is a warm-weather rite of passage, and if you can’t personally recall that, time to reevaluate some things. The fact that Anthony Bourdain ate here" - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"There’s a reason why almost every pub, restaurant, and dockside seafood stand in Seattle serves fish and chips—extremely fresh, deep-fried cod tastes f*cking delicious. And you’ll find the best version at Pacific Inn, a tiny, amazing dive bar in Fremont. Their rendition is simple—it’s a combination of flavorful breadcrumbs, flaky fish, salty french fries, and tangy tartar sauce. The cod itself is super crispy, without being beer-battered, and comes out of the smallest behind-the-bar kitchen we’ve ever seen. And while you’re here to order those incredible fish and chips, you shouldn’t ignore the fish sandwiches or Cajun fried shrimp that we could pop like trail mix on a hike. Even the grilled salmon sandwich, covered in pesto and parmesan cheese on a squishy bun, is delicious if you’re not feeling something battered in panko. photo credit: Nate Watters photo credit: Nate Watters photo credit: Nate Watters photo credit: Nate Watters Pacific Inn is somewhere you can eat seafood all year round. It makes for a cozy winter meal when you eat at a barstool or booth and look at the vintage city photos on the wall. And for reasons we can’t explain, the food almost tastes better in the summer when you’re able to eat it on their patio alongside a cold beer. While you’re nowhere near the Downtown waterfront, a meal here makes it impossible not to appreciate all of the fantastic seafood this city has. Food Rundown photo credit: Nate Watters Fish & Chips You thought that the most iconic Seattle-based duo was Russell and Ciara, but they don't live here anymore—it’s actually Pacific Inn’s crispy panko-breaded cod and crunchy french fries. Fish Sandwich Same excellence, only on a bun with lettuce and tomato. Ordering this is directly correlated with how much you want to eat some bread. Smoky Cajun Fried Shrimp Telling us to choose between the fish and chips and the spicy fried cajun shrimp is like telling a parent to choose between their children. Order the shrimp, but only as a side dish to your fish and chips basket. photo credit: Nate Watters Grilled Salmon Pesto Sandwich Typically, at a dive bar, if you’re not ordering something fried, your options are sad. But the grilled salmon sandwich here is delicious. The fish has a nice sear, and it’s topped with pesto, parmesan, lettuce, and tomato on a big bun." - Aimee Rizzo