Chinook's at Salmon Bay sits inside Fisherman's Terminal, the historic home base of Seattle's commercial fishing fleet, with a marina view over the docked boats. The room is big and casual, drawing a mix of Magnolia and Ballard regulars along with visitors passing through downtown Seattle.
The menu runs through Pacific Northwest seafood staples: clam chowder in both New England and Manhattan styles, crab cakes, steamed Manila clams, garlic prawns, seared wild salmon, blackened rockfish tacos, and battered halibut and chips, alongside market-price specials that change with the catch. Free focaccia comes to the table alongside the rest.
The restaurant has built a loyal following among regulars who return for the room and the marina setting as much as the food, with service generally described as friendly. Some diners note that seafood quality and service can vary visit to visit, and opinions differ on whether the prices match the experience.
The menu runs through Pacific Northwest seafood staples: clam chowder in both New England and Manhattan styles, crab cakes, steamed Manila clams, garlic prawns, seared wild salmon, blackened rockfish tacos, and battered halibut and chips, alongside market-price specials that change with the catch. Free focaccia comes to the table alongside the rest.
The restaurant has built a loyal following among regulars who return for the room and the marina setting as much as the food, with service generally described as friendly. Some diners note that seafood quality and service can vary visit to visit, and opinions differ on whether the prices match the experience.