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Jack's Fish Spot

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Jack's Fish Spot
Company typePrivate
IndustrySeafood market and restaurant
Founded1982
FounderJack Mathers
Headquarters
Seattle
,
United States
ProductsSeafood, fish and chips, cioppino, clam chowder, oysters, fish tacos, steamed crab
OwnerJack Mathers
Websitejacksfishspot.com

Jack's Fish Spot is a fish market and seafood bar situated within Seattle's renowned Pike Place Market in Washington.

Description

Located inside the Sanitary Market building of Pike Place Market, positioned in Seattle's Central Waterfront neighborhood, Jack's Fish Spot presents an extensive selection of seafood such as dungeness crab, manila clams, flounder, mussels, sockeye and king salmon, alongside oysters. The establishment’s menu includes dishes like fish and chips, cioppino, New England–style clam chowder, halibut, fried salmon, fish tacos, and whole steamed crab. Celebrated for its fresh seafood, patrons have the opportunity to observe oysters being shucked on-site prior to serving. By combining a market setting with a bar experience, Jack's Fish Spot holds a significant role within Seattle’s seafood scene and maintains a strong foothold in the local market.

History

Founded in 1982 by Jack Mathers, a former commercial fisherman who continues to own the business, Jack's Fish Spot has remained a staple in the community.[1][2]

Reception

Seattle Metropolitan referred to Jack's Fish Spot as a "well-loved Pike Place Market joint" known for its relaxed vibe and high-quality seafood.[3] In 2014, Jenny Kuglin included the establishment among Seattle Refined's "5 of Seattle's tastiest oyster bars".[4] Tobias Coughlin-Bogue from The Stranger praised the freshness of the fried fish and its simple batter in 2015 but commented on the tartar sauce.[5]

Naomi Tomky highlighted Jack's raw oysters in Thrillist’s 2016 compilation of "The 50 Best Things to Eat and Drink at Pike Place Market".[6] In 2019, Eater Seattle noted that Jack’s New England-style clam chowder stood out for being richer and spicier than similar offerings, served in a bread bowl.[7] Chelsea Lin and Naomi Tomky featured the cioppino from Jack’s in Seattle Magazine's 2020 list titled "The 100 Best Things to Eat in the Seattle Area Right Now: Seafood Edition".[8]

See also

External links

  1. ↑ Sullivan, CeCe (2007-06-13). "Pike Place Market fish picks". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. ↑ Brewer, Karen Gaudette (2014-11-04). Seafood Lover's Pacific Northwest: Restaurants, Markets, Recipes & Traditions. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-1526-9.
  3. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :0
  4. ↑ "5 of Seattle's tastiest oyster bars". 2014-04-15.
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :4
  6. ↑ "The 50 Best Things to Eat and Drink at Pike Place Market". 2016-09-15.
  7. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named :1
  8. ↑ "The 100 Best Things to Eat in the Seattle Area Right Now: Seafood Edition". 2022-07-08.
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