Q: Is Fisherman Jack’s on the Everett waterfront worth the trip?
A: Yes — Fisherman Jack’s at 205 Seiner Dr, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201 is one of the only sit-down dim sum restaurants on the Port of Everett waterfront, serving Asian-seafood fusion with marina views. Locals repeatedly recommend the Jack’s miso black cod, Rainier clams with Chinese sausage, and the Dungeness crab rangoon. Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday.
We Keep Going Back to Fisherman Jack’s — And Here’s Why That Matters
There’s a specific category of Everett restaurant we’ve come to appreciate: places that could easily coast on their view and don’t. Fisherman Jack’s is squarely in that category. Sitting at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place with the marina out the window and the Olympics across the Sound on a clear day, the restaurant has the kind of real estate where mediocre food would still pull tourists in on a Saturday night. That’s not what this place is.
Fisherman Jack’s is an upscale Asian-seafood fusion restaurant that does dim sum, coastal Chinese dishes, and a genuine Pacific Northwest seafood menu — and it does them at a level most waterfront restaurants don’t bother with. If you live in Everett and you still haven’t been, you’re missing one of the two or three best things that have happened to the waterfront dining scene in the last five years.
The Basics: Address, Hours, Parking
Address: 205 Seiner Dr, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 610-3616
Website: fishermanjacks.com
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 AM–11:00 PM. Closed Monday.
Price range: $$–$$$ (entrées $18–$42; dim sum $8–$16 per plate)
Parking: Free waterfront parking along Seiner Dr and in the Waterfront Place lots. Weekends can fill up around sunset — aim to arrive before 6 PM or be prepared to walk a block.
The restaurant is named after owner Jack Ng, whose love of Pacific Northwest seafood shaped the whole concept. It opened in late 2023 as one of the anchor restaurants at the Port’s Waterfront Place redevelopment — the same block where Tapped Public House, Bluewater Organic Distilling, and Scuttlebutt Brewing’s downtown taproom now live. Seiner Drive has become the most interesting half-block of food in Everett, and Fisherman Jack’s is the heavyweight of the group.
What to Order (And What’s Worth the Hype)
Start With the Dim Sum
This is the move. Fisherman Jack’s is one of the only restaurants north of Seattle doing proper sit-down dim sum at dinner hours — not the cart-service format you’d get in the ID, but a menu of handmade dumplings, buns, and small plates that come out fast and hot. Order the Dungeness crab rangoon — we had doubts about a crab rangoon on a serious menu and the doubts were wrong. The filling is actual Dungeness, not the pink stuff, and the wrapper shatters the right way.
Also get the shrimp and pork siu mai, the spicy wontons, and the chocolate dumplings for dessert if you’re feeling adventurous. The chocolate dumplings are weird. We kept eating them.
Jack’s Miso Black Cod Is the Signature Dish
If you’re only going once, order the miso black cod. It’s the dish that turns up in every positive review online, and it deserves that. Sablefish (black cod) is the richest, butteriest fish in Pacific Northwest waters, and the miso marinade at Fisherman Jack’s caramelizes just enough under the broiler to give it that classic Nobu-adjacent finish without being overly sweet. It flakes apart with a chopstick. It tastes like something you’d get at a Belltown tasting menu for twice the price.
The Rainier Clams Are a Surprise Winner
A Pacific Northwest classic with a Chinese twist: steamer clams cooked with lap cheong (Chinese cured sausage), garlic, onion, and Rainier beer. The broth is the reason to order it — lighter than a traditional clam sauce, with the sweet porkiness of the sausage threading through. Ask for extra bread. You’ll want to sop.
If You’re Not in a Seafood Mood
The Mongolian beef is tender and slightly sweet, sliced against the grain so it cuts with a chopstick. The Kung Pao tofu is a legitimate option for vegetarians (not an afterthought). The coconut curry mussels lean Thai but use PNW mussels and work better than they have any right to.
The Drinks Program Is Better Than It Needs to Be
Fisherman Jack’s has a tight craft cocktail list that leans tropical — think rum-forward drinks with fresh citrus — plus a draft list with local beers from At Large, Scuttlebutt, and a rotating PNW tap. The wine list is short but well-chosen and won’t embarrass anyone. Our house recommendations: the Oasis (light rum, pineapple, lime) at sunset, or the Darken the Ship cold brew martini after dinner if you still have it in you. They pair surprisingly well with the black cod.
When to Go
Go on a weeknight if you can. Tuesday through Thursday between 5:30 and 7:00 PM gives you the sunset over the marina without the Friday-night wait. The lighting inside is warm and low, the room stays quiet enough to have a conversation, and the kitchen has time to plate like they care.
Weekends get busy — make a reservation through OpenTable or the restaurant website. Walk-ins on a Saturday at 7 PM are a gamble, especially in summer when the waterfront is packed. Happy hour isn’t the restaurant’s strength; we’d go for a full dinner or not at all.
Who Fisherman Jack’s Is For
This is a date-night restaurant, a visiting-parents restaurant, and an anniversary-but-you-don’t-want-to-drive-to-Seattle restaurant. It’s not a casual weekday lunch spot — that’s what Scuttlebutt and Tapped next door are for. Bring someone you want to impress without having to explain why you drove to Everett to do it.
Families work too if you come early. The menu has enough non-seafood options (Mongolian beef, chicken dishes, fried rice) that picky eaters can stay happy while the rest of the table chases the black cod.
What Fisherman Jack’s Means for Everett’s Dining Scene
For a long time, the serious answer to “where should we go for dinner that isn’t a chain” in Everett was Anthony’s HomePort, Emory’s on Silver Lake, or driving 40 minutes to Edmonds or Seattle. That equation has changed — and Fisherman Jack’s is one of the main reasons why. Alongside The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen on Colby, the new waterfront brewery taprooms, and the Millwright District build-out, the city now has a dining tier that can hold its own against bigger neighbors to the south.
Three months after our first visit, we’ve been back five times. That’s the real review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of cuisine is Fisherman Jack’s?
Asian-seafood fusion. The menu centers on dim sum, coastal Chinese dishes like Szechuan sea bass and Mongolian beef, and Pacific Northwest seafood preparations including black cod, Dungeness crab, Rainier clams, and steamed oysters.
Does Fisherman Jack’s take reservations?
Yes — through OpenTable and on their website at fishermanjacks.com. Weeknights are usually fine for walk-ins before 6 PM; Friday and Saturday nights you’ll want a reservation.
Is there parking at Fisherman Jack’s?
Yes. Free parking is available along Seiner Drive and in the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place parking lots. On busy summer weekends, the closest lots fill up — plan on a short walk.
Does Fisherman Jack’s have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes. The menu has impossible dumplings, veggie dumplings, Kung Pao tofu, and several vegetable-forward dim sum plates. Vegans have a real meal available; it’s not an afterthought.
Is Fisherman Jack’s kid-friendly?
Yes, especially early in the evening. Early dinner (5:00–6:30 PM) is a good time for families. The menu has non-seafood options for picky eaters, including Mongolian beef, chicken dishes, and fried rice.
What’s the best dish at Fisherman Jack’s?
The miso black cod is the signature entrée and the dish most regulars recommend first. For the dim sum menu, the Dungeness crab rangoon and shrimp and pork siu mai are the consistent winners. The Rainier clams with Chinese sausage are the surprise of the menu.
How expensive is Fisherman Jack’s?
Expect to spend $40–$70 per person for dinner with a cocktail, depending on how heavy you go on the dim sum and whether you get the black cod. Entrées run $18–$42; dim sum plates run $8–$16. It’s priced as a date-night restaurant, not a weekday lunch spot.
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