Seattle, wa

Chinook's at Salmon Bay

Waterfront Dining in Ballard at Fishermans Terminal

Address

1900 W. Nickerson St
Seattle, WA 98119

Phone

(206) 283-4665

Hours

Monday–Thursday 11:30am–9pm
Friday 11:30am – 9:30pm
Saturday 9am – 9:30pm
Sunday 9am – 9pm

Weekend Breakfast Hours

Saturday | 9am – 11:30am

Sunday | 9am – 2pm

Happy Hour

Monday–Friday 3pm – 6pm
(in the bar only)

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Reservations are recommended

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the best seafood in seattle

Chinook’s at Salmon Bay is a Seattle waterfront seafood restaurant located in historic Fishermen’s Terminal, the longtime home of the North Pacific fishing fleet. Surrounded by commercial fishing vessels and maritime activity, Chinook’s offers an authentic Pacific Northwest dining experience featuring fresh Northwest seafood, wild Alaska salmon, Dungeness crab, award-winning clam chowder, fish and chips, and seasonal seafood specialties. With waterfront views, a casual atmosphere, and a deep connection to Seattle’s fishing heritage, Chinook’s is a favorite destination for locals and visitors seeking the freshest seafood in Seattle near Ballard, Magnolia, and downtown Seattle.

General Manager: Mary Beth Nance

Chef: Edson Ibarra

Menus

Soups & Salads

Boston Clam Chowder$9.00

Anthony's award-winning creamy New England style clam chowder with bacon and red potatoes.

Classic Caesar$11.00

Crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Hearts of Romaine$14.00

With roasted hazelnuts, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

Manhattan Clam Chowder$9.00

GFA

A tomato based clam chowder.

New Jersey Chowder Bowl$15.00

A perfect mix of Manhattan & Boston!

New Jersey Clam Chowder$9.00

A perfect mix of Manhattan & Boston!

Classic Oyster Stew$14.00

Made in the classic style with cream, butter, thyme and celery salt

Small Garden Salad$10.00

Croutons, cherry tomatoes, and choice of blue cheese or basil vinaigrette dressing.

Large Salads

Almond Chicken Salad$26.00

Julienne chicken breast, almonds and crispy noodles tossed with romaine and our sesame-tamari dressing.

Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad$29.00

Blackened wild salmon with crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Crispy Calamari Caesar Salad$26.00

Our classic caesar salad with crispy calamari.

Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Salad$23.00

Chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing.

Chinook's Chicken Cobb$29.00

Chicken, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg and crumbled blue cheese with fresh basil vinaigrette

Oregon Coast Shrimp Louie$28.00

Oregon Coast shrimp, mango, avocado, tomato, crispy wantons and bacon on seasonal market greens tossed with fresh basil vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese.

Entrees

Chinook's Burger*$25.00

Served with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, relish, and onion mayo.

Northwest Cioppino$35.00

Fresh Northwest mussels, Manila clams, lingcod and salmon in tomato-basil stew with garlic and fennel.

Crispy Oyster Entree$29.00

Fresh yearling oysters panko crusted and served with a roasted corn relish over a bed of cornbread pudding.

Dinner Oyster Tacos$24.00

Crispy seared oysters finished with salsa mayo, cabbage and a roasted corn relish wrapped in a warm corn-flour tortilla. Served with Chips and salsa.

Dungeness Crab Cakes$68.00

All Dungeness crab! Served with ginger plum sauce, beurre blanc, rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

Fettuccine Alfredo$19.00

Oregon Coast bay shrimp, pasta and vegetables with garlic cream sauce.

Halibut 'n Chips$45.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter

Impossible Veggie Burger$26.00

Chargrilled & topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, grilled onion mayo and our secret sauce.

Wild Lingcod & Chips (3)$34.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter. Served with seasoned french fries and a poppyseed vinaigrette slaw.

Northwest Duet$56.00

Alder planked wild salmon with red pepper beurre blanc paired with a Dungeness crab cake.

Pan Fried Oysters*$36.00

Fresh yearling oysters pan fried until golden brown. Served with Fisherman's potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Tempura Prawns$31.00

Dipped in our light tempura batter

Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab (Half)$39.00

Half Dungeness crab in the shell, oven roasted with garlic.

Roasted Garlic Dungeness Crab (Full)$69.00

Dungeness crab in the shell, oven roasted with garlic.

Garlic Baked Prawns Scampi$30.00

Roasted with garlic butter and topped with fresh lemon and gremolata. Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

Wild Alaska Salmon & Chips 3pc$29.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter

Wild Northwest Salmon Tacos$28.00

Spicy seared salmon with shredded cabbage, and salsa mayo in warm flour tortillas

True Lingcod & Chips 3pc$29.00

Three pieces of wild Alaska true cod lightly panko crusted. Served with ginger slaw and French fries.

Wild Salmon Burger$28.00

Chargrilled with sundried tomato basil mayo. Served with French fries

Galley Sheet

Alaska Weathervane Scallops*$44.00

Wild Gulf of Alaska scallops pan seared and sprinkled with gremolata. Served with almond basmati rice pilaf.

Roasted Scampi Prawns$32.00

Blackened Rockfish$26.00

Rubbed with Cajun spices, blackened and topped with pineapple- mango salsa. Served with almond basmati rice pilaf.

Pan Seared Fresh Columbia River Steelhead$32.00

Lightly panko crusted and pan seared golden brown topped with Marcona almonds.

Wild Alaska Silver Salmon with Red Pepper Beurre Blanc$39.00

Roasted on an alder plank and finished with smoked sweet red pepper beurre blanc.

Wild Alaska Silver Salmon$39.00

Chargrilled and topped with sundried tomato-basil butter.

Smoked Salmon Fettuccine$29.00

Wild and kippered salmon, fresh fettuccine, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, herbs, garlic cream sauce, capers and fresh dill.

Pan Fried Idaho Rainbow Trout$34.00

Lightly seasoned and pan fried.

Wild Alaska Halibut with Chive Oil$49.00

Chargrilled and topped with fresh chive oil and beurre blanc.

Wild Halibut Tacos$32.00

Wild Alaska King Salmon with Tomato Basil$46.00

Chargrilled and finished with sun-dried tomato basil butter. Served with champ potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Oregon Rockfish$26.00

Wild Alaska Black Cod$36.00

Ginger-miso glazed, cashew crusted over crispy slaw & rice pilaf.

Wild Halibut Cakes$42.00

Golden cakes with crab veloute and sweet red peppers, finished with lemon aioli and served over slaw.

Wild Alaska Halibut Caddy Ganty$49.00

Marinated in white wine and baked with a topping of sour cream, red onions and fresh dill. Served with Champ potatoes.

Steak Oscar*$56.00

Northwest top sirloin, Dungeness crab, bearnaise, smashed potatoes

Wild Alaska Halibut With Rhubarb Coulis$49.00

Chargrilled with citrus hazelnut butter, local rhubarb coulis and rhubarb strawberry relish.

Oregon Coast Shrimp Louie$28.00

Oregon Coast shrimp, mango, avocado, tomato, crispy wantons and bacon on seasonal market greens tossed with fresh basil vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese.

Clam & Mussel Linguine$28.00

Oregon shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and fresh herbs in garlic cream sauce

Shrimp Mac 'n Cheese$24.00

Creamy mac & cheese with Oregon Coast bay shrimp and toasted bread crumbs.

Fresh Copper River Sockeye Salmon$59.00

Alder planked with smoked, sweet red pepper beurre blanc. Served with champ potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Fresh Wild Copper River Sockeye Salmon$59.00

Chargrilled and finished with sundried tomato basil butter. Served with champ potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Fresh Copper River Salmon & Halibut Duet$56.00

Copper River sockeye salmon roasted on an alder plank and finished with smoked sweet red pepper beurre blanc, paired with fresh Alaska halibut chargrilled and finished with lemon oregano butter.

Entrees

Ballard Burger$24.00

Bering Sea True Cod panko crusted and fried served open faced with tartar, lettuce, tomato and onion

Blackened Rockfish Tacos$23.00

Spicy seared rockfish wrapped in warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, salsa mayo and our pineapple-mango salsa

Chinook's Burger*$23.00

Chargrilled & topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, grilled onion mayo and our secret sauce. Served with French fries

Cheeseburger*$24.00

Chargrilled & topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, grilled onion mayo and our secret sauce. Served with French fries

Chicken Fettuccine$26.00

Chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil and tossed in our garlic herb cream sauce

Garlic Prawns Scampi$28.00

Ocean prawns butterflied and baked with garlic butter, fresh lemon and gremolata. Served with Fisherman's potatoes and seasonal vegetable

Wild Halibut 'n Chips (2pc)$38.00

Two pieces dipped in our tempura batter and served with seasoned French fries and poppyseed vinaigrette coleslaw.

Impossible Veggie Burger$26.00

Chargrilled & topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, grilled onion mayo and our secret sauce.

Wild Lingcod 'n Chips (3pc)$31.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter

Tempura Prawns$29.00

Dipped in our light tempura batter

Blackened Rockfish Taco & Chowder$23.00

Spicy seared rockfish wrapped in warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, salsa mayo and our pineapple-mango salsa. Served with a cup of clam chowder

Wild Alaska Salmon & Chips$28.00

Three pieces dipped in our light tempura batter

Wild Salmon Taco & Chowder$26.00

A spicy seared salmon taco with salsa mayo. Served with a cup of clam chowder

WIld Salmon Tacos$28.00

Spicy seared salmon with shredded cabbage and salsa mayo in warm flour tortillas

Wild Salmon Burger$28.00

Chargrilled with sundried tomato basil mayo. Served with French fries

Soups & Salads

Boston Clam Chowder$9.00

Anthony's award-winning creamy New England style clam chowder with bacon and red potatoes.

Classic Caesar$11.00

Crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Hearts of Romaine$14.00

With roasted hazelnuts, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing

Manhattan Clam Chowder$9.00

GFA

A tomato based clam chowder.

New Jersey Clam Chowder$9.00

A perfect mix of Manhattan & Boston!

Classic Oyster Stew$14.00

Made in the classic style with cream, butter, thyme and celery salt

Small Garden Salad$10.00

Croutons, cherry tomatoes, and choice of blue cheese or basil vinaigrette dressing.

Large Entree Salads

Almond Chicken Salad$25.00

Julienne chicken breast, almonds and crispy noodles tossed with romaine and our sesame-tamari dressing.

Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad$29.00

Blackened wild salmon with crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Classic Caesar with Calamari$25.00

Crispy calamari, crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing.

Classic Caesar Salad with Chargrilled Chicken$22.00

Chargrilled chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing.

Chinook's Chicken Cobb$29.00

Chicken, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg and crumbled blue cheese with fresh basil vinaigrette

Cioppino & Caesar$27.00

Northwest mussels, Manila clams, lingcod and salmon in tomato-basil stew with garlic and fennel. Paired with a classic Caesar salad.

Classic Caesar Salad with Crab & Shrimp$39.00

Dungeness crab, Oregon Coast shrimp tossed with crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing.

Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Louie$47.00

Dungeness crab and shrimp , iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, egg with our homemade Louie dressing

Dungeness Crab Louie$64.00

Dungeness Crab, Bay shrimp Louie made in the traditional style. Served with our Louie dressing.

Grilled Wild Salmon Caesar Salad$29.00

Blackened wild salmon with crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing.

Large Classic Caesar Salad$18.00

Our homemade dressing over crisp romaine, croutons and finished with parmesan cheese.

Caesar Salad with Shrimp$22.00

Oregon Coast shrimp tossed with crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Shrimp Louie$27.00

Oregon Coast shrimp, mango, avocado, tomato, crispy wantons and bacon on seasonal market greens tossed with fresh basil vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese.

Almond Chicken Salad$15.00

Chicken and tossed crisp romaine, Parmesan, homemade croutons and our own Caesar dressing

Galley Sheet

Hearts of Romaine with Shrimp$19.00

Oregon Coast shrimp, blue cheese dressing and hazelnuts.

WIld Alaska Chargrilled King Salmon$39.00

Wild Alaska Planked King Salmon$39.00

Wild Silver Salmon with Red Pepper Beurre Blanc$29.00

Roasted on a alder plank and finished with smoked sweet red pepper beurre blanc.

Wild Silver Salmon with Sundired Tomato Basil$29.00

Chargrilled and topped with sundried tomato & basil butter.

Roasted Scampi Prawns$30.00

Blackened Rockfish$23.00

Pan Fried Idaho Rainbow Trout$29.00

Lightly panko crusted, pan seared golden brown. Topped with Marcona almonds.

Wild Alaska Halibut with Chive Oil$47.00

Wild Alaska Halibut Taco & Chowder$26.00

One Halibut taco and cup of clam chowder

Clam & Mussel Linguine$28.00

Oregon shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and fresh herbs in garlic cream sauce

Brunch Entrees

Weekend breakfast begins with a basket of Chinook’s warm freshly baked homemade scones served with orange honey butter.

Blueberry Crepes$21.00

Oven baked delicate, golden crepes with a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling finished with Northwest blueberry sauce. Served with alder smoked bacon.

Breakfast Tacos$19.00

Warm flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, Jack and Cheddar cheeses, alder smoked bacon and local salsa.

Chinook's Scramble$21.00

With garlic-herb cheese, red peppers, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and Kurobuta ham.

French Toast$21.00

Macrina brioche in our marmalade batter cararmelized with a drizzle of ginger syrup. Served with alder smoked bacon.

Eggs & Bacon$19.00

Alder smoked bacon with your choice of fried or scrambled eggs and Fisherman's potatoes.

New Orleans Bowl*$26.00

Ocean Prawns seared with Cajun sprices and basil. Served with over medium eggs, brunch potatoes and grilled sourdough with a drizzle of Mornay.

Wild Salmon Hash$29.00

Fishermen's potatoes sauteed with wild Alaska salmon, smoked salmon and fennel topped with over-medium eggs. Drizzled with hollandaise.

San Juan Scramble$23.00

Eggs Scrambled with rondele cheese and finished with diced tomatoes, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Served over avocado slices.

Seattle Scramble$26.00

With garlic-herb cheese with wild Alaska smoked Salmon, cream cheese red onions, diced tomatoes, and fresh dill. Served with alder smoked bacon and fisherman's potatoes.

Traditional Eggs Benedict*$24.00

A toasted English muffin topped with sliced Kurobota ham, poached eggs and hollandaise. Served with fisherman's potatoes.

Trout & Eggs$27.00

Idaho rainbow trout pan seared golden brown and served with your choice of fried or scrambled eggs and fishermen's potatoes.

Good Morning Cocktails

Classic Mimosa$10.00

A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut.

Salty Dog$9.50

Grapefruit juice, vodka or gin with a salted rim.

Chinook's Bloody Mary$11.00

Made from scratch using Anthony’s signature homemade recipe!

Champagne Magnolia$11.00

Domaine Ste. Michelle brut and freshly squeezed orange juice with a float of Grand Marnier.

Private Dining

waterfront private dining

The semi-private dining experience at Chinook’s is designed to create a memorable and meaningful shared event for you and your party. The waterfront banquet room offers stunning views and our careful attention to detail sets the stage for an experience tailored for your unique event — from the preparation of the food to the knowledgeable engagement with our team.

Capacity

50 Seated Event

contact

Mary Beth Nance, General Manager

(206) 283-4665
[email protected]

Parking + Moorage

parking

Chinook’s offers complimentary parking adjacent to the restaurant.

moorage

Guest Moorage is available in front of the restaurant while dining. Overnight moorage is also available. For more information contact the Fishermen’s Terminal office on VHF Channel 17 or (206) 787-3395.

FREE Guest Moorage

Up to 4 hours – Between docks 8 & 9

Port of Seattle: Fishermen’s Terminal

Prices are subject to change.

Chinook's Dawg Boat

SAIL GATE WITH US

The Chinook’s Dawg Boat is a Seattle tradition that dates back to 1990! Avoid traffic, park for free and cruise from Fishermen’s Terminal through the Montlake Cut and find yourself arriving at Husky Stadium in style! Enjoy friendly banter with opposing fans, drink service aboard the boat, raffle prizes and trivia along the way.

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased online prior to the boat leaving! If purchasing tickets on the day of the game, see our team inside the Chinook’s lobby.

BUY TICKETS HERE

*Tickets DO NOT include admission into Husky Stadium. The Dawg Boat will depart from Chinook’s approximately 90 minutes before kickoff and will return 20 minutes after the game is over.

Or Visit Our Walk-Up Fish Bar

Little Chinook's

Craving fresh seafood with a view? Swing by Little Chinook’s, our classic waterfront fish bar, located just east of Chinook’s. Grab a quick bite to go, or pull up a seat in our outdoor plaza to watch the fishing boats glide past.

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Happy Hour

We’ve got the best happy hour in Ballard! Enjoy views and discounted food and drink in our bar from 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday.

Sailgate with us!

Skip the traffic and cruise to the Sunday, 6 UW vs. WSU rivalry game aboard the Dawg Boat. Departing from Chinook’s at Salmon Bay, this game day tradition includes round-trip transportation to Husky Stadium and the perfect way to start your Husky football experience

Copper River is here!

Fresh from Alaska’s Copper River and delivered in under 24 hours, this legendary seasonal salmon is celebrated for its rich flavor, deep color, and unmatched freshness. Available for a limited time.

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Sunday night surf & turf dinners happening now! Join us every Sunday during dinner to enjoy your choice to steak & scallops, steak and tempura prawns or steak & coconut prawns!

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Feel intimidated by cooking seafood? Chef Tony breaks down the 3 most important things when cooking seafood: 1. Be sure to buy fresh, quality seafood. 2. Do not overcook your seafood. 3. Use simple recipes. Do not overpower the natural flavors of the seafood.

Our Alaska Weathervane Scallops are known for their incredible quality! They are 100% natural and the rigorous handling process preserves their natural sweetness and delicate nature! Enjoy them seared as both an appetizer or entree!

We have Copper River salmon! This legendary Northwest tradition is unlike any other, so don’t wait to enjoy! Book your table now 🐟

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Keep an eye out for one of our most anticipated traditions—All You Can Eat Crab dinners. These special events only happen a few times each year, and when they do, they fill up fast. Fresh crab, endless cracking, and unforgettable waterfront dining. 🦀

Chinook's at Salmon Bay

Address

Phone

Hours

Weekend Breakfast Hours

Happy Hour

the best seafood in seattle

General Manager: Mary Beth Nance

Chef: Edson Ibarra

Dinner

To Start & Share

Soups & Salads

Large Salads

Entrees

Galley Sheet

Lunch

Entrees

To Start & Share

Soups & Salads

Large Entree Salads

Galley Sheet

Weekend Breakfast

Brunch Entrees

Good Morning Cocktails

Kid's Menu

Kids Menu

Happy Hour

Food

Cocktails

Wines by the Glass

Beer

waterfront private dining

Capacity

Menu

contact

parking

moorage

FREE Guest Moorage

Port of Seattle: Fishermen’s Terminal

SAIL GATE WITH US

TICKETS

BUY TICKETS HERE

Little Chinook's

at Chinook's

Happy Hour

Sailgate with us!

Copper River is here!

connect with us

fresh at anthony’s

Local Strawberry Season

Dad Deserves the Best Seat in the House!

Copper River Salmon is Here!

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