| This "fast
food" restaurant has long been my favorite for great
food at a reasonable price in Seattle. Located on
the waterfront where Pier 59 joins Alaskan Way, The
Salmon Cooker appears little more than a typical touristy
"fast food" joint with a Northwest
flavor. Appearances are deceiving. For $5.95,
you can get a large portion of either halibut (my
favorite), salmon or cod smoked over alder
wood. And as is typical, any selection is
served with an order of HUGE fries. Due to the nature of the place, the
food can be a hit or a little bit of a miss, depending
upon what time of day you happen by. Mornings
around opening are best, because the fish is fresh and
moist. As the day progresses, you may find the fish
a bit dried out from the constant alder smoke...but even
then, it's still excellent.
There is "inside
dining" to accommodate our rainy winters, but the
food tastes best when taken out to the end of the pier
and eaten while watching the ferries arrive and depart.
Food: A-. Service:
cafeteria style. Attitude: A-Z, depending on? Parking:
Can be a REAL problem depending on time of year and
number of tourists in town. Ambiance: A+ if the
weather is nice! B if not. Value: A+.
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