Smoked and Salted Herring by the pound

Pike Place Fish Market was founded in 1930 and has since become an enduring Seattle institution. It remained little-known outside of the Seattle area until 1986, however, when longtime owner John Yokoyama and his crew committed to only sourcing the very best-quality seafood, providing excellent customer service and putting on a show for their customers. The new commitment to excellence accelerated the company’s growth and catapulted the market onto the world stage.

Today, Pike Place Fish Market is one of the top tourist destinations in all of Seattle, with up to 10,000 daily visitors. Locals and tourists alike stop by to pick up super-fresh seafood and to watch the workers toss fish across the shop after it’s purchased and entertain the crowds. But Pike Place is no gimmick: with its vast amount of high-quality local seafood and super-skilled staff, it’s easily one of the world’s top seafood markets. In 2018, John sold the market to four former employees, ensuring that the long, proud tradition of Pike Place Fish Market will continue long into the future.