This Ramshackle Shrimp Shack Hiding In Washington Serves The Best Seafood Around

The Shrimp Shack in Anacortes offers delicious and affordable seafood, including clam chowder and fish & chips, in a casual setting.

We're pretty spoiled by our seafood choices here in Washington -- and you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy it. The Shrimp Shack in Anacortes is proof of that. Whether you're craving some freshly made clam chowder or some beer-battered fish & chips, you'll find it at this unassuming eatery.

The Shrimp Shack is located at 6168 State Route 20 in Anacortes, where it has been since 1973.

If you've ever passed by and wondered if it was worth a stop, the answer is a resounding "Yes."

The fish & chips here are to die for.

You can go for house beer-battered Alaskan Pollock or beer-battered wild-caught Alaskan cod. Both are excellent.

Some argue that The Shrimp Shack serves the best clam chowder in the state.

It's made fresh daily with natural ingredients.

Warning: These fish street tacos will probably top any others you've had.

They come on corn or flour tortillas with your choice of grilled or fried cod.

If you'd rather do the cooking yourself, you can ask about the daily fresh seafood selection.

They regularly sell the fresh seasonal catches.

You can get your dinner to-go, or enjoy it at one of the indoor tables.

In the summertime, nothing beats a casual meal in the outdoor seating area.

The Shrimp Shack is open every day from 11 - 7.

Stop by and see why so many Washingtonians love this place.

You can get a preview of the Shrimp Shack menu on their website. Washington has the world's best seafood, don't you think?

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