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.

Simo G. / TripAdvisor 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.

The Shrimp Shack Anacortes Facebook 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.

Shayla A. / TripAdvisor It’s made fresh daily with natural ingredients.

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

The Shrimp Shack Anacortes Facebook 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.

The Shrimp Shack Anacortes Facebook They regularly sell the fresh seasonal catches.

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

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

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

DebMey11 / TripAdvisor 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?

Simo G. / TripAdvisor

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

The Shrimp Shack Anacortes Facebook

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

Shayla A. / TripAdvisor

It’s made fresh daily with natural ingredients.

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

The Shrimp Shack Anacortes Facebook

They regularly sell the fresh seasonal catches.

inkmom / TripAdvisor

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

DebMey11 / TripAdvisor

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

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