It is rare that a fish market can become world famous, yet that’s exactly what the Pike Place Fish Market is. Having been featured in numerous travel and food shows, as well as countless news pieces and even employee training videos, the Pike Place is more than just a fish market. They made their name by having great customer service, fantastic product, and great people.

The fish market is one of the best in the city: the quality here is bar-none, and the constant flock of people ordering means that turnover is high and the fish is fresh. They’ve even expanded their business online, and will ship their fish all over the world. However, you can get quality seafood anywhere in Seattle. What really makes the Pike Place Fish Market special is the people.

To the casual passerby, the scene is chaotic: fishmongers throwing 20+ pound fish 20 feet into the air to the next fishmonger. And somehow, they never miss. It’s like they’ve got a layer of super glue on their hands, impervious to slippery wet fish. But the regulars know different – they’ve got an entire culture committed to customer service. They make sure you feel like you’re #1, and will go out of their way to meet all your fish needs.

Pike Place Fish Market is located at the open air Pike Place Market, located in historic Seattle. Come by for the spectacle, but don’t be surprised if you walk away with some smoked salmon.