Alava's Fish-n-Chowder — Restaurant in Ketchikan

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Alava's Fish-n-Chowder in Ketchikan! The clam chowder was hands down some of the best I’ve ever tasted—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s clear they know how to do seafood right. The menu also offers a great variety of fish and other seafood options, so there’s something for everyone. What made the visit even more special was the owner. He took the time to chat with me and shared that he’s been running the place for about 15 years. You can feel the passion he has for his restaurant, and his friendliness really added to the warm, welcoming vibe. Super nice guy! If you’re in Ketchikan, this spot is a must-visit for delicious food and great hospitality. Five stars...

We just happen to come upon this place in the Safeway parking lot after we walked there from our cruise ship. Didn't read any reviews or knew what to expect. My wife said it was the best fried fish she's had and I agree with her. Waiting for our food, we noticed a lot of locals picking food up from here so we knew it was the spot. While eating we also met others from the our ship and they said the tour guide that they were on that morning recommended it. Glad we stopped by and highly recommend. We got the fried halibut and onion rings are both were excellent. Portion size was good and priced fairly. Grabbed a beer from the liquor store to wash it down. We also saw bald eagles...

The food is so great here! If you're a fish and chips kind of person this is a great place to get them. They have my favorite chowder too.

It's owned and operated by a local family, father, mother and son. They are nice and have good customer service.

The prices here are reasonable for the area, as a seafood city, fish and chips are everywhere, these though are in my top three.

This is a walk up and eat outside type of place, and in wonderful rainy Ketchikan, that's not always great. They have a drive through and that's very helpful.

The only con to this place is, that the food is so good, they are often out of food and have to close early. So definitely get it...