Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal, the winter home of the large Alaska fishing fleet, is located just across the Lake Washington Ship Canal from the Ballard neighborhood. Overlooking all the moored commercial fishing boats, you'll find one of Seattle's favorite seafood restaurants, a big, casual, boisterous place with walls of windows looking out onto the marina. With a long menu featuring seafood fresh off the boats, this place tries to have a little something for everyone. However, our recommendation is to go for the alder-plank-roasted salmon with maybe some oyster stew to start things off.

The only real problem with this place is that it isn't very easy to reach. Take Elliott Avenue north from the downtown waterfront, continue north on 15th Avenue West, take the last exit before crossing the Ballard Bridge, and follow the signs to Fishermen's Terminal. Before or after a meal, stroll around the marina and have a look at all the fishing boats.