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86 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

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Pike Place Fish Market Inc
Local(206) 682-7181

86 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

http://seattle.citysearch.com/tracker/link/website_redirect/marchex_nm/10767117

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Expert Reviews of Pike Place Fish Market Inc

Citysearch | A large crowd always surrounds the cheerful, high-energy fishmongers at this Pike Place institution.

They're one of Seattle's most famous landmarks: the Pike Place Market fish tossers. Occupying the corner of the Market under the sign, these robust fishmongers are well-known for yelling orders and tossing...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/23/2006
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User Reviews of Pike Place Fish Market Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think I'm glad that other businesses don't use the flyiing product gimmick. You know, fying meatballs at The Old Spaghetti factory, or HD TVs whistling through the air at Best Buy. I get it, they…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheril P.

4.0 of 5 stars. We bought smoked salmon which was quite yummy. My friend was analyzing the purchase as I was analyzing the boys...myyy they were pretty cute this early in the morning. I'd buy fish there more often…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky L.

3.0 of 5 stars. It never ceases to amuse me as groups of tourists swarm and gawk at the stand waiting for someone to buy something so they can snap pictures of the "flying fish." It truly is a stand that exists for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stuart Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I didn't actually buy anything, but that's mainly because fresh fish would get mighty stinky during my three hour drive to Portland (and not to mention that I hadn't gotten a room there yet…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike O.

2.0 of 5 stars. The fish here is fresh but this place is a bit expensive for what you get. They also need to do something about the smell its sickening.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James S.

4.0 of 5 stars. On my first visit to Seattle in June 1997, my friends brought me to the Pike Place Market. The Pike Place Fish Market is strategically located at the main entrance of the Seattle Public Market. The…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sure, this place is known as a tourist attraction, with the fish-throwing and all that, but behind the stunts is a group of very very nice and knowledged staff. They answered questions, gave us…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Noah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Do you want the freshest sushi in town? Make it yourself! I got some excellent sashimi-grade Ahi tuna here, and for no extra charge they gave me a cut from the belly area (toro) which is prized for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Toss the fish, just don't hit me with it..." is what I was thinking moments as I witnessed an associate of this store toss a big trout a good 30 feet over a crowd of people to another guy. I felt…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter W.

4.0 of 5 stars. BUY SOMETHING ALREADY!!! That's what I want to yell and scream at the people standing there with cameras waiting to snap a picture of the guys throwing fish. They won't throw anything unless it's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A legend. Flying fish. Employees who could be actors or singers. Lively crowd. What more could you want. Always fun when they throw the fish back and forth, and then throw a stuffed fish animal…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Fern D.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's always so entertaining to watch these guys throw fish! And guess what--the dude who dated that Janet chick from "Real World/Seattle" still works there! I always order about 10-12 lbs. of fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Walter P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bring on the main ingredient for my Hawaiian Style Salmon dish! And if there's leftovers i'll make sinigang with it! Met up with the fellas of Pike Place Fish Market and they hooked my up big time…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki s.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is by far my favorite fish place. i don't care if its expensive or not. its the people. they remember you. imagine that. i've been going here since i moved here and stopped on my way home from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Recommended for: Anyone who loves seafood, and people who like to "catch" their own fish. Service 5, Selection 5, Quality 5.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't eat seafood, so I don't care about the quality of fish from this place. However, it's all on ice and looks good to me. I appreciated that there were prepackaged non-perishable gift items…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's better the free fish fun? Free fish samples! The guys here always have smoked fish samples to hand out. Some of the best I've had. Very fresh ocean taste without the overpowering flavor of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Great selection and quality

Want the freshest sushi in town? Make it yourself! I've purchased some excellent sashimi-grade Ahi tuna at this fish market. It's priced reasonably, and for no extra charge they gave me a cut from the belly...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Graham C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I live in the market and sometimes end up going here when all the other fishmongers are closed. Though I still enjoy the fake fish gag, I've never had a good experience with the seafood I've bought…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mae f.

5.0 of 5 stars. one of the guys who works here, the one with clear blue eyes, has a big german shepherd that is very big, but is always on good behavior, so that is good. and so anyway their fish is super super…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Pike Place Fish Market

I love this place!! I can stand there for awhile and just watch the antics. First time I was there,...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny w.

5.0 of 5 stars. The prices flux with the market of fish. This is the most entertaining, helpful place to get sea food in Seattle. They can throw your fish. They will sing and make you smile. This is a touristy area…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by marie b.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5-stars for entertainment value. First time I was there, a HUGE monk fish was on ice and facing the customers with its mouth open. Of course, customers started to crowd around, whispering amongst…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. fresh fish and good advice. if you really want to know the best seafood restaurnts in town or how to cook what you got at the market these guys know alittle something. and can say that ummm their all…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fun to play tourist here because the way they throw the salmon around is like an Ichiro fly ball...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

5.0 of 5 stars. without a doubt, the highlight of my visit to Pike Place Market was the Pike Place fish market. there are 4 fish markets here. make sure you go to the this one for the throwing fish show they give you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hao L.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Not too appealing to kids, but great for adult locals and tourists alike, who flock to this stimulating shopping mecca that defines the quintessential Seattle experience. Hustle and flow indeed with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by evelyn b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome crab and fish market. From a tourist's perspective, you won't want to miss it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Fun place for a day trip

The pike place market is one of Seattle's landmarks that visitors should make a special trip. Durin...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The history of the Market is what keeps me coming back even during the "crowded with tourists" weekends. Although there seems to be more crafters than farmers, I still visit my favorite places like…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before I moved to Seattle, people would tell me one of two things repeatedly: #1 Aren't you worried about the rain (no) and #2 You've got to go to the market and see the guys throw the fish (okay).…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Even if you're not in the market for seafood, you need to stop here just to witness the zany Three Stooges-style antics of the hunky fishmongers who work here. If salmon-tossing was an Olympics event,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Zarah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can't miss this place if you visit Pike Place Market in Seattle. The guys are hot and the fish is fresh. It fun just to watch them toss things around and it gathers quite a large crowd. It is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Max B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes very cheesy/ touristy whatever but part of Seattle fun. I especially enjoy the doughnut machine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2005
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The Market

One of the oldest, if not THE OLDEST, continuously operating public markets in the country, Pike Pla...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place gets four stars just for the cute guys tossing around fish, but on a reasonable level the prices just don't cut it. I don't care how big your biceps, smile, or ... (anything else) is - I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Flying fish are fun. Being heckled is fun. Being heckled while your fish are flying, then wrapped up in about 3 seconds flat is fun. Forget about getting anywhere near the fish during a sunny weekend,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Honey Lee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I enjoy getting a carrot juice and strolling around. Famous fish market where the guys toss large fish at each other.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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