Every year, about 13,000 visitors come to Bainbridge Island… and we can’t blame them. This charming little island is just a short, beautiful ferry ride from Seattle, but it has a much more laid back vibe. It also happens to be home to some of the best fish & chips on the planet. When you bite into a puffy, crunchy piece of cod, you’ll swear you’ve been transported to the U.K.

Proper Fish is located on Madison Avenue North on Bainbridge Island.
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This seafood spot opened in 2019 and is owned by Londoner Harvey Wolff, who is known for having a Seattle food truck called Nosh that served British-style pub food.
The interior is small and cozy, but you won't mind.
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On a rainy day, it's fun to grab an indoor table. But for the most part, people sit outdoors or take their orders to-go.
The fish & chips are served in newspaper, a nod to the British tradition.
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Traditionally, fish & chips are served in wrappings of greaseproof paper like newspaper. The other thing that sets them apart from most is the size of the fish filets... they're almost a foot long.

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You'll be impressed by the perfectly fried beer-battered (and wild and sustainable) cod served here.
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Every order of British Fish & Chips is served with mushy peas and fresh, hand-cut fries.
While fish & chips are the obvious main attraction here, Proper Fish also features regular specials, like their scrumptious fish tacos on Taco Tuesday and the occasional East Coast-style lobster roll...
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... and don't even get us started on the freshly made chowder of the day.
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The rotating chowder is always finished with parsley oil, scallions, and oyster crackers.
The next time you visit Bainbridge Island, a trip to Proper Fish is a must.
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This place alone is well worth the ferry ride.

Have you tried Proper Fish yet? Where do you go for the best fish & chips in Washington?

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Proper Fish, 112 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA