Chinook's At Salmon Bay

Although they accept large group dining, they were very discouraging about a dining time later than 5:30. I was bringing 30 guests, Chinooks was more worried about serving their walk-in customers. It was even suggested that I go elsewhere, which is exactly what I did. We had a lovely group dining experience at Ivars Salmon House.

Service: 1

I think the theme they are going for is nostalgic, but I saw it as badly needing updating. It was very, very clean, I want to note.
Our server showed no sense of urgency, and we found ourselves looking for him a few times.
We loved our meals and beverages, although we did wonder if the shrimp in our shrimp cocktail was frozen. We discussed how much we enjoyed our entrees a few times later in our evening. We would go back!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Red Potatoes, Pan-Fried Oysters

Suppose to be a combo , but it was (almost) just fench fries for 18$

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

The food is tasty and abundant. Most of the waiters are very good but a couple could use improvement.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Only complaint is the price of food but that's happening everywhere. The food was good although my partner got the fish and chips and said it was too greasy. The service was friendly and excellent. If you love a view of a LOT of different boats you'll have a great time.

Vegetarian options: Extremely limited vegetarian options. It mostly boils down to fries and a salad, and they can do pasta with your pick of vegetables. Vegan? Go elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We were a group of 11 and received very good service here. A big menu of seafood options, though you can also get burgers here, including the Impossible Burger. I had the pan-fried oysters with fresh, tender broccoli and fried red potatoes. Very tasty. This is a spacious place and seemingly a competent, well-run operation.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Always wanted to go here. Unfortunately My fish was a bit mushy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I had dinner with my friend tonight. Calamari was delicious, clam chowder was good too. Our server was nice guy. However, there was a little worm on top of the oyster. We complained about it and they immediately changed with new oysters

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Live in the neighborhood and have food poisoning twice. Very, very loud. Disappointing!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Great place for seafood. Only reason didn't give 5 stars is the server seemed to be in a hurry. We were still eating when the server tried to take our plates away. Then put the bill on the table while we still eating our main courses, not even asking if we wanted to get dessert. I understand this is somewhat normal in US, but this was excessive even for US standards. It was not a relaxing atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Waitress was very friendly. Gave us tourist tips. Food was good. Prices were a little high, but you are paying for the views.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chowder

Our weekly brunch spot. I love the staff and the food. The only downside is that it gets really loud in the restaurant, but that’s more because of us diners, not the restaurant itself. I would recommend the seafood risotto (seasonal) and the tempura prawns (on regular menu)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood

One of my favorite, spots. Food is always delish. They have N/A drink options this aren't kids drinks, and the view is the boats is uniquely SEA!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My crab salad was very disappointed. Asked fit well done pan fried oysters and they weren't well fine in fact cold, salad was disappointed too. The prawns were delish but that's it. Had to keep waiting for more and drinks cane very slow.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Met a friend here on vacation. It’s one of her favorite places. I’d been to Hiliner on a previous visit and wanted to check this place out when I returned to Seattle so am happy to have visited.

The place is huge and well lit. The bar is ginormous and the bartenders have a lot of house specialty drinks and specials.

Our friend raved about the margaritas so my wife had them make a skinny version. She thought it was very good and I thought it was a bit tart. I had the Huckleberry Hard Lemonade. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was delicious!

They then brought their signature bread to the table. It was there version of focaccia and it was the perfect amount of savory.

My wife ordered the salmon tacos and I and my friend ordered the cheeseburger. It’s a smashburger, but one of the better ones I’ve had. The veggie toppings were fresh, the cheddar cheese didn’t split, and the bun was fresh, pillowy and held up (on our Burger Club scale) I guess I’ll give them a 4.25 (out of 5). The fries and everything else certainly ups the ante on Chinooks.

And the service was extremely helpful too. Chinooks is great for locals and visitors alike.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood