Spud Fish & Chips

"You can get fish and chips all over the city, including at several different places named Spud, which share a common ancestor in an Alki shop run by a couple of English brothers that opened in the 1930s. But forget the tangled history and head to the sleek, recently redesigned Spud on Green Lake, which does everything right, from the flaky Alaskan cod to the crispy batter to the hand-cut fries. There’s nothing fancy about this place (unless you count the natural wine), and the menu is basically, “how much fish do you want?” but we challenge you to find better fried fish in Seattle." - Eater Staff

"The Green Lake Spud (not to be confused with Alki Spud, which is owned by the Ivar's folks) has been a fish and chips institution in Seattle since 1940. And after a nearly-three-year hiatus, they're back with an interior—and branding—remodel. You can still expect breaded cod so juicy and tangy it's like eating a mozzarella stick, hand-cut potatoes fried fresh without so much as a lick of grease, relish-y tartar sauce, and some of the greatest onion rings in town. Pair it all with a big pickle or glass of natural wine—or, more realistically, both. For a quick lakeside seafood lunch, you can't get much better than a trip to Spud's rebirth." - aimee rizzo

"Bongos sure comes in handy if you're on the west side of Green Lake—as for the east side, parking is a lot harder, but we recommend sucking it up and circling the block six times if it means a dusk dinner at Spud. This fish and chips shop serves excellent breaded cod and prawns—and they'll even deep-fry an entire head of cauliflower if you're not in a seafood mood. Follow it up with great fries, tartar sauce, and a bottle of natural wine, and post up at an outdoor table if you want a glimpse of the water. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"We’ve got a walkable city, but nothing hits quite like a lap around Green Lake. After you’ve circumnavigated the loop (and avoided eye contact with the killer geese), an order of fish and chips at Spud is a must. The classic lakeside spot for crispy dredged cod has been made only better by a recent rebrand, a staff that’s immune to the Seattle Freeze, and a fridge full of natural wine. If you can’t love this place while sitting at a sidewalk table covered in breadcrumbs and tartar sauce as Australian Shepherd puppies prance by, we don’t know how to help you." - aimee rizzo

"The Green Lake Spud (not to be confused with Alki Spud, which is owned by totally different people) has been a fish and chips institution in Seattle since 1940. And after a nearly-three-year hiatus, they're back with an interior—and branding—remodel. You can still expect breaded cod so juicy and tangy it's like eating a mozzarella stick, hand-cut potatoes fried fresh without so much as a lick of grease, relish-y tartar sauce, and some of the greatest onion rings in town. Pair it all with a big pickle or glass of natural wine—or, more realistically, both. For a quick lakeside seafood lunch, you can't get much better than a trip to Spud's rebirth." - Aimee Rizzo