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Bowpicker Fish & Chips

17th St. & Duane St., Astoria, OR 97103
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Ranked #1 of 54 restaurants in Astoria
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Hillsboro, Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We come here all the time from Hillsboro, OR (about 85 miles) just for the food. I wouldn't drive that far for very much. This is the hands down best fried fish I have ever eaten. I won't eat anywhere else when I am in Astoria.

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Durango, Colorado
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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

The reviews say it all. The best fish and chips! We were lucky. No line, no rain, just great friendly service and wonderful, rich, crispy, fish and chips.

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New York City, New York
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65 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

On a beautiful day, this is a perfect place for the unplanned picnic! On a cloudy day, this will warm you up. The line is long and worth it. The fish is delicious, the french fries (aka CHIPS) are yummy, and the cooks are friendly. There is a huge tree to relax under as you munch away, or sit on... More

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Kelowna,BC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

stopped by with friends after walking Astoria for 7 hours! long line up in the hot sun but totally worth it. i grew up in england so consider myself a good judge of fish and chips, the fish here was amazing, done with tuna instead of traditional cod and the meatyness of the tuna was perfect, great batter, nice and... More

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Sheridan, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The best fish and chips ever. Even my wife that doesn't like fish loved it. The line wasn't even that long.

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Astoria oregon
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

A whole new concept for fast fish food. Served out of decomissioned gillnetter, line up for deep fried tuna and chips. Little om the rich side but full of flavor. Take your bounty over to the picnic table and enjoy!!! Above Columbia River and incredible location. Bring a heavy coat!!!

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Tacoma, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The meal costs, but the harassment is free! :) Great gals don't start frying until you place the order. Small line, took about 20 mins to get from the bottom of the stairs to having fresh food in my hands. Light, crispy batter with chunky, meaty flesh. Didn't feel ripped off! Humorous conversation while we waited between the cooks and... More

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Beaverton
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12 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Bowpicker's is an acutal fishing boat which was put on a trailer and hauled into town to use as a food cart. What a novel idea! They serve one thing only - fish and chips in half order or full. Sodas are from a cooler set off to the side. To say that they do fish and chips well would... More

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Oregon City, Oregon, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This was simply some of the best fish & chips I have ever had! It was like a little magic piece of heaven for your tummy! It was a little cool and wet so we took it back to our hotel since there is only outdoor seating but it was so good I would stand out in the rain and... More

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Scappoose, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Be prepared to either wait in line or wait for your food (or both) but the fish and chips are worth it! Cooked and sold from an historic Bowpicker-style boat that once worked the river by the hundreds. All seating is outdoors so either go on a clear day or go for take-out. Great spot for families with picnic tables... More

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