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Spud Fish ‘n’ Chips Turns 75

The Seattle fried-food legend invites you to celebrate with them.

Posted by: Kathryn Robinson on Sep 13, 2010 at 09:00AM 0 Comments

The old gal turns 75

This Wednesday, September 15, Spud Fish ‘n’ Chips at Alki kicks off a series of promotions celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Founded by brothers Jack and Frank Alger in 1935, the original Spud sold its battered fish and tartar sauce out of a converted garage. During WWII the joint nearly closed for want of cooking grease, until West Seattleites donated their ration tickets to keep the fryers going.

One family has admitted their matriarch loved Spud’s fish so much, they lovingly tucked one of its signature blue and white wrappers into her casket.

Now it’s grown to three independently owned shops in three beachy locations (Alki, Juanita Beach, and Green Lake)—along with two stands at the Puyallup Fair—peddling fried fish and tartar sauce still made with the same recipes.

Come to the Alki store this Wednesday, which the Mayor has proclaimed “Alki Spud Fish and Chips Day,” and get free prizes and $1.75 fish ‘n’ chips (with canned food donation to West Seattle Food Bank).

Then check www.facebook.com/AlkiSpud for news of ongoing deals and promotions.

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Tags: Promotions, West Seattle, Deals, Fish 'n' chips, Spud Fish 'n' Chips

Cheap Date: Pike Street Fish Fry

Free fries on Friday? $2 pints of Fat Tire? And to think we were already smitten with the place…

Posted by: Nick Feldman on Oct 22, 2009 at 08:00AM 1 Comments

Photo: Nick Feldman

Cod fish and chips paired with a house made tartar sauce and wrapped in The Stranger—a crispy, delicious slice of Capitol Hill.

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Cod fish and chips paired with a house made tartar sauce and wrapped in The Stranger—a crispy, delicious slice of Capitol Hill.

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A late-night customer reads as he waits for his order at the kitchen-side bar.

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A beacon of cheap, good eats: the enormous sign purchased from the original Pacific Fish & Chips marks the fish fry, tucked just around the corner from Broadway and Neumos.

We didn’t think it possible, but Pike Street Fish Fry just got a whole lot more irresistible. Starting this week is a new thing called “Free Fridays.” That means complimentary boats of fries (yes! Free!) and $2 pints of Fat Tire, Blue Paddle Pilsner, and Hoptober Golden Ale from 5-8 p.m. (You can get the fries at neighboring Moe Bar, too.)

That aside, the other reason you’ll want to check out this tiny restaurant tucked next to Neumos is, of course, the golden-browned seafood that comes wrapped in newspaper. Pick your poison from a lengthy chalkboard menu—we’re talking catfish and ling cod to hood canal oysters, coho salmon, and halibut, all $7–$10. On a health kick? Switch to the grilled menu, which ranges from $6–$11 and proffers portabella mushrooms and Hawaiian ahi tuna. If you’re in the mood to snack, nosh on their famed fried asparagus or wax beans ($5), which you can pair with a wide array of dipping sauces, including lemon aioli, smoked chili mayo, and tartar.

With a $10 bill, I went for an old standby: the cod fish and chips. The succulent fish was expertly dunked and fried in a light, crispy batter and paired with a perfectly tangy house made tartar sauce and fries. Kudos for the battered and fried lemon wedge that comes on top—a seriously delicious touch.

“What’s the must-try item?”
[Mark “Chewy” Crowder, assistant kitchen manager] “Well fish and chips are our staple, and for that the halibut is a great item. A good alternative is the vegan field roast sandwich, which is like a sausage but made of grains and other vegan items by the Original Field Roast Grain Meat Co., a local Seattle company. We also do a pulled pork that’s delicious.

MORE CHEAP EATIN’:
Thai Tom
Homegrown
The Counter
Baguette Box
Citizen

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Tags: Cheap Eats, Cheap Date, Fish 'n' chips, Pike Street Fish Fry