I really love the interior design and the atmosphere of the restaurant. But the food taste ok...maybe I had higher expectations from other reviews.

I really love the interior design and the atmosphere of the restaurant. But the food taste ok...maybe I had higher expectations from other reviews.
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want to like FF, I really do. The decor is swanky and I like the layout of the bar, kitchen and dining room. The oyster happy hour seems like such a screamin' deal too (and it could be). ... More

want to like FF, I really do. The decor is swanky and I like the layout of the bar, kitchen and dining room. The oyster happy hour seems like such a screamin' deal too (and it could be). However, my last two trips were so mediocre I've finally decided I'm done. The oyster happy hour is a good deal provided you don't mind bits of oyster shell with your oyster. It seems the happy hour rush is so frantic and the chefs are in such a hurry that shucking is more like semi-smashing, which leaves you with a crunchy oyster or the annoying task of fishing out the sharp bits. Last night I went for a business dinner and was disappointed with the food. Our server was friendly and attentive and was quick to bring me a new glass of wine when my $12.75/glass arrived smelling funky. For appetizers we got the poke, calamari and dungeoness crab platter. The poke was just so-so. The calamari also wasn't amazing although the wasabi sauce added a much needed zip. The dungeoness crab was so over caked with super salty rub it totally obscured the task of the crab. I was also disappointed to find that 1/3 of the crab didn't fill the shell (nice work on the buying side). For dinner I ordered the wok blackened albacore. It arrived blackened alright, and once again had a crust of overpowering salty rub which served to obscure the taste of the fish again. I found myself gulping water to get the salt taste out of my mouth. It came with a disk of fried white rice and a slightly overcooked piece of bok choy. Don't get me wrong - it wasn't bad food, it just wasn't good food. Thankfully I wasn't picking up the tab because at those prices there is zero value at Flying Fish. Sorry to be a hater but that's my take. Pros: good location, nice decor, fun scene, nice service Cons: totally uninspired food
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I was on the prowl for a unique taste of seafood. Unfortunately, having grown up in Montana & being a recent Seattle import this subject felt out of my grasp. Luckily after reading some reviews &... More

I was on the prowl for a unique taste of seafood. Unfortunately, having grown up in Montana & being a recent Seattle import this subject felt out of my grasp. Luckily after reading some reviews & having it recommended to be by numerous people I decided to try The Flying Fish. It was an adventure of "firsts". A friend and I started at the bar for the Oyster Happy Hour. Which I thought was marvelous. 25cent Oysters on the half shell. What a great deal! It was my first time tasting an oyster so needless to say I was a little nervous. After our oysters came out a very nice server named Claire showed me all the ways to consume an oyster. She recommended different garnishes & types of oysters. It was amazing for somebody to take a moment of their day to help me out. She made me feel very welcome. After sampling our oysters we were seated at a very comfy table. Where we were treated like VIP's. Our server Eric was incredibly friendly & accommodating. He recommended a variety of options & I was truly impressed with his knowledge of the menu. We ended up deciding on the Whole Fried Rockfish. This was SPECTACTULAR! So fun to eat?a sort of ?hands on? experience. It was served with this amazing anchovy dipping sauce & fresh herbs which you roll up into rice papers. We thought for sure that there was no toping that. Oh, how wrong we were. Next we tried the Calamari & the Ahi Tuna. Both were fantastic. The calamari was served with this delectable honey jalape?o sauce which complimented it perfectly. It was by far the best calamari we had ever had. During the meal our server was very attentive to our drinks & making sure we were happy. After finishing everything on the table we were full to the brim. Despite that we decided to tackle the Warm Grappa Brownie. It was exquisite. All in all I would say it was probably the best dining experience I have ever had. Consider me a regular....I can?t wait to try everything they have to offer. Pros: Great service, music, and art! Cons: none!
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Three of us went to Flying Fish last night for dinner and found that over all it was a worthwhile experience. One of our friends works at a seafood restaurant in Las Vegas so wanted to taste "local... More

Three of us went to Flying Fish last night for dinner and found that over all it was a worthwhile experience. One of our friends works at a seafood restaurant in Las Vegas so wanted to taste "local seafood" to compare. He left pretty satisfied, but not totally happy. Besides the Ono - which we sent back because it was overcooked and they brought us out another overcooked one - and the Mahi Mahi - which was uninspired and bland - it was great. Next time I would stick to appetizers only. The scallop appetizer was delcious, the oysters perfect (but steer clear of the ginger sorbet), and the Ahi poke fresh and delightful. They have a pretty wonderful wine list as well! Pros: Great wine list and appetizers Cons: Questionable service
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Using the $25 special, the crab cake was decent and ordinary due to lack of originality and was filled with shredded crab meat that was bland and not sweet. Six Seven's was to die for because it... More

Using the $25 special, the crab cake was decent and ordinary due to lack of originality and was filled with shredded crab meat that was bland and not sweet. Six Seven's was to die for because it was filled with sweet lump crab meat and had a wonderful flavor to it. The seafood hot dish was good overall but lacked a certain spice to make you say "wow". The green curry the secret diner had would have been nice but was deleted. The chef must have changed the menu after the secret diner was there because now you only get 3 mussels that were pitifully small, overcooked fish, tiny scallops, not rich enough broth but 3 good sized shrimp. I wish the cast iron bowl the dish was served in was pipping hot to continually heat the food but was served cold which didn't make any sense other than an asthetic factor. The deep fried bananas were soggy due to a lack of accurate frying temp and a dollop of choc ice cream next it made it worse. The trio of sauces was a nice touch but dipping soggy bananas into it ruined the whole experience. The service was mediocre at best. There was a floating white flake in my white wine which was returned. The double americano cup was sitting on top of a dirty coffee grind stained dish. It took 10 minutes to get my bill and the clearing of plates was adequate. My water was refilled without grace with water splashing everywhere. The complimentary bread served was cold and the butter was rock hard. I left to use an unkept, smelly restroom prior to dessert and returned with my still used napkin that used to sit on my chair now placed on the table. Restaurant Zoe placed a brand new napkin shaped in a configuration that was greatly appreciated. It's the details in service that Flying Fish seemed to have forgotten or maybe I just got stuck with a waitress who's resume consisted of Applebee's. Overall, the dining expericence in a not so fine restaurant more like a high priced fish market that lacked finesse was adequate.
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People use to ask me if I was a food critic. I dine out very frequently and when I do find a great place....I stand up on my soap box and tell everyone, the same if it was bad. Although... More

People use to ask me if I was a food critic. I dine out very frequently and when I do find a great place....I stand up on my soap box and tell everyone, the same if it was bad. Although unofficial, my credentials of being a food critic is only because of part ownership of a very popular restaurant in Seattle. I use to go to Flying Fish around once every two months to have their blacken peppered dungeness crab. Even if they say it a plate to share, I order one for myself. The taste is fantastic and the vinegar sauce is mouth watering. Before ordering I specifically asked the waiter for the largest crab they had. He said they are all two pound crabs and they charge by the pound. I was so disappointed when the crab came to the table it was more like 1 and a quarter pounds. It was such an effort to break the shell and pick our the meat that I didn't really want to eat it. But my friend and I ate it and joked about the size throughout the dinner. We even put the 2 inch claw on the table which was one of those claws that a crab grows back after loosing one. The service was unusually terrible too. Our waiter kind of ignored us, and when we mentioned about the size of the crab he took it back to the cooks. Their response was they weigh them together and they all come out to be two pounds? They tried to accomodate by offering one dessert. Neither one of us eat desserts, but we took it to go just because they offered it. Will I go back? No.... Flying Fish was on the top of my list of restaurants and now fell to the bottom. Was I just being grouchy that day? No.... my dinner guest was my Pastor....I was on my best behavior. Cons: I had to pay 12 bucks to park in a lot
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I have eaten at the Flying Fish once and it was great. Their menu changes daily, but their fish is fresh and everyone I was with loved their meals. The service was spectacular. Pros: Great... More

I have eaten at the Flying Fish once and it was great. Their menu changes daily, but their fish is fresh and everyone I was with loved their meals. The service was spectacular. Pros: Great food, great service
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I stumbled across this restaurant randomly...it was a nice surprise to have excellent service and food. Recommended for a date!

I stumbled across this restaurant randomly...it was a nice surprise to have excellent service and food. Recommended for a date!
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I've been a fan of Flying Fish for quite awhile. That said, after reading other reviews, I can understand some differences of opinion. The time I visited and sat upstairs, was not particularly... More

I've been a fan of Flying Fish for quite awhile. That said, after reading other reviews, I can understand some differences of opinion. The time I visited and sat upstairs, was not particularly satisfactory. So, I would strongly recommend that you sit in or near the bar. I've always had good service at the bar. The Oyster Happy hour is always good. Because of the hard surfaces, this place does tend to be quite noisy. My favorite dishes are the "Sister in Law mussels" and the Fish Taco platter. These are always tasty and fun for sharing. The warm grappa brownie can be terrific, but I've also had it when it was just mediocre; it's best when it's still molten inside.
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Maybe the editorial staff was outed prior to their visit or maybe we didn't look trendy enough, but I have been to this restaurant twice had had poor service both times. I like to give a restaurant... More

Maybe the editorial staff was outed prior to their visit or maybe we didn't look trendy enough, but I have been to this restaurant twice had had poor service both times. I like to give a restaurant with such good buzz a second chance if I have had a bad experience. Sometimes bad service is a fluke. In this case the servers were snobbish and inattentive both times and the food was certainly not enough to make up for it. Pros: None. Cons: Servers acted like they were doing us a favor by taking our order.
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