HOURS:
Sunday-Thursday
11AM to 9PM
Friday & Saturday
11AM to 10PM
LOCATION:
3756 Rainier Avenue
Seattle, WA 98144
206-760-FISH (3474)
Free Parking
Map / Directions
SEATTLE TIMES
Emerald City Fish & Chips Serves Up Satisfying
Southern-fried seafood and Hospitality
by Lynn Jacobson
"...On Dec. 26 of last year, Emerald City Fish & Chips appeared like
a Southern-fried Christmas present for the Rainier Valley. It was a
gift from the Allen family, whose New Orleans heritage shows in
nearly everything on the menu, from the crab puppies (hush puppies
with crab inside) straight through to the sweet potato pie."
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SEATTLE WEEKLY
Emerald City Fish & Chips Settles Into its Seasoning
by Hollis Wong-Wear
“...To get right into it, I was actually pleased that the catfish portions
were not enormous chunks but rather smaller golden-battered
medallions set atop considerably large fries. The catfish was, in a
word, JUICY. And in some more words: surprisingly succulent, kind
of dripping, extremely delicious. I realized how normalized I have
become to the dryness of flash-frozen fish; the freshness of the
catfish's preparation was delightful...” Read whole review»
SEATTLE MAGAZINE
Cheap Eats: Columbia City's Fish and Chips
A Fish and Chips Spot with a Neighborly Sense of Place
“...Allen says the key to creating great food ‘is fresh ingredients.’ All
of their fish is from Alaska and is prepared in house with their own
special breading and seasonings. During my visit, I tried the Alaskan
Cod and chips (fries) with a side of tartar sauce. The fish was
hearty and well cooked with a tasty batter that went well with the
spicy tartar sauce. The fries were also perfectly seasoned and hot,
making the meal more filling.” Read whole review»
SEASPOT.COM
Fresh Fish: Emerald City Fish and Chips Opens Doors
“...All of their fish is from Alaska and is prepared in house with their
own special breading and seasonings. During my visit, I tried the
Alaskan Cod and chips (fries) with a side of tartar sauce. The fish
was hearty and well cooked with a tasty batter that went well with
the spicy tartar sauce. The fries were also perfectly seasoned and
hot, making the meal more filling.” Read whole review»
THE STRANGER
Blue-Ribbon Batter
The Allen Brothers Bring Some Serious Golden-Fried
Deliciousness to Rainier Valley
by Brendan Kiley
“...The Allen brothers' batter is also a minor miracle, well seasoned
with garlic and cayenne, but not so hot that you won't want to grab
a bottle of hot sauce sitting on the counter. The batter's consistency
is its blue-ribbon feature: smooth and not too thick, it sticks to the
fish and doesn't turn into a wringable grease sponge. ‘We use
panko, but grind it up really fine,’ Steve says. ‘Some people use
cornmeal for a little grittier flavor. But we really want people to
taste the fish, that nice and clean taste, and the spices without
leaving that taste of grit in your mouth.’ Mission accomplished.”
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