Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2132 reviews

What Amara Franecki doesn't like about Bait Shop:
My boyfriend and I tried seafood for the first time in Seattle after moving from the East Coast. We have enjoyed exploring different types of cuisine in the area, but our experience at Bait Shop was disappointing. We ordered the Fish Chips through UberEats and everything arrived on time. The food looked amazing with fried fish, fries, and a lemon on the side. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned, but the fish... View all feedback. What Coco Pincha likes about Bait Shop:
2 minute Christmas light show every hour on the hour until December 24th, 2023 is a fun experience. Love the holiday themed decorations. My fav is the big mouth bass wall plaque with a santa hat. Happy hour French fries are thick cut, crispy, warm and creamy on the inside. My lemondade cocktail was just so-so. It tasted like canned lemon juice and little else. I would not recommend that. The waitress is very friendly and helpful. I noticed she greeted everyone with a smile and the a Hi friend...

Reviews from various websites

Menu
4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Mohamed
26.06.2022 - 15:44

One of the best bars in town. My favorite French fries hands down. The employees are always kind. Bartenders pour good drinks. Can't say enough good things abou...

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Consuelo
26.06.2022 - 15:44

This is my partner's favorite bar and we went here recently for her birthday to have drinks after dinner. I love the atmosphere and decor, and the servers are a...

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Rita
26.06.2022 - 15:44

Best bar in Seattle! My boyfriend and I love coming here, great food and delicious drinks. The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. During the Christmas se...

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Consuelo
26.06.2022 - 15:44

Best bar in Seattle! My boyfriend and I love coming here, great food and delicious drinks. The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. During the Christmas se...

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Will
26.06.2022 - 15:44

Good fish but really small for the sandwich. I had about a third of the bun left. I did not care for the fries. If I go back, I would ask for extra fish and opt...

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Google
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Toni
11.02.2024 - 09:44

This is a fun and lively restaurant in the evenings and at night. They serve excellent bar food and have some really good fish options that never disappoint. Th...

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Brendan
11.02.2024 - 09:44

I have never received my drink so quickly after placing my order. The service was incredible. They also have a light show during the holiday season.

Jason
11.02.2024 - 09:44

Seattle's best fries can be found at this restaurant. Don't forget to bring a few friends and share the tasty fish bowl cocktail.

Richard
11.02.2024 - 09:44

The christmas show every hour is such fire. I want to be a light switching dj

Douglas
11.02.2024 - 09:44

If you haven't been to Bait Shop in December, you have to, and be prepared for your face to get tired from a perma-grin. It's unreasonable how much I love the l...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 964 reviews
Danell
07.08.2023 - 11:04

My husband and I ventured down to Capitol Hill Park and stopped in here for dinner. Mike, our waiter was so, very friendly. He took his time and chatted with us...

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Mike
07.08.2023 - 11:04

Fun, little bar with good food. We were appreciative of the staff. Our waitress literally wrote down places to visit in Seattle during our brief stay there.

Derek
07.08.2023 - 11:04

Hands down my favorite bar in Seattle. Great staff, great patrons, great food, great drinks, great prices, great times. So glad that this place exists!

Ray
07.08.2023 - 11:04

First visit. A little dark inside however overall experience was fantastic. Server, Leifer was great, food (I had the deviled eggs and tacos) and atmosphere was...

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Daniel
07.08.2023 - 11:04

Outstanding menu, ambiance, and service. Highly recommend the fish sandwich. Friendly people, especially Jonah, Becky, Rashelle, Mike, Lelah, and everyone else....

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 87 reviews
Lav
24.03.2024 - 00:19

I came to a restaurant where the atmosphere was dimly lit and mysterious. The bartender handed me a drink and I savored it like an animal. The place seemed like...

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anthony
24.03.2024 - 00:19

This restaurant is a great option for both drinks and food. The staff is friendly and attentive, making for a wonderful dining experience. You can't go wrong wi...

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Veronica
24.03.2024 - 00:19

The Bait Shop offers a unique blend of atmospheres, embodying both a cozy small-town bar and the essence of what New Cap Hill represents. While their cocktails...

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Nick
24.03.2024 - 00:19

This place is so awesome and inviting and comforting

Gautam
24.03.2024 - 00:19

Got food poisoning aftereating the very undercooked fish tacos (cod) here. Everything here is so overpriced too! Terrible experience.

Yelp
4.4 ★ from 265 reviews
Kasey
23.03.2024 - 04:17

I recently visited the bait shop for their Christmas pop up bar and had a great time. I believe you can learn a lot about a place through their festive events,...

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Rene
23.03.2024 - 04:17

I visited this restaurant during the week and there was no wait. I enjoyed some cold beers and shots, all of which were fantastic. The staff knows how to pour a...

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Ryan
23.03.2024 - 04:17

The chicken wings, service, and drinks were all fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!

Doordash
4.8 ★ from 448 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.1 ★ from 368 reviews

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