Food & Drink
Where to Find the Best Seafood in Seattle
The definitive guide to finding the freshest catch of the day, every day
By Jessica Yadegaran, Chelsea Lin and Cynthia Nims; with additional reporting by Haley Durslag June 13, 2016
This article originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of Seattle magazine.
Seattle is a seafood town—but it’s not only because we’re surrounded by water.
Think instead of local fishers braving icy seas to bring in the freshest catch; world-class chefs crafting innovative marine cuisine; and an unwavering commitment—by purveyors, restaurateurs and fishers—to sustainability. Whether you’re going crabbing, oyster-bar hopping or tucking into our epic sushi scene, you know you’re going to enjoy a singular Seattle experience.
Bring this guide along and you just might have an answer the next time an out-of-towner asks, “Where’s the best place to get seafood in Seattle?”
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