Fish hatchery in a park offers peaceful atmosphere and excellent salmon viewing with salmon in multiple life stages visible. Educational displays and self-guided tours provide informative experiences about salmon life and preservation. Popular with families and nature lovers during salmon runs.
Salmon appear in multiple life stages, including spawning and hatching, visible in the creek and river. The site offers interactive displays and a self-guided tour explaining the salmon's life cycle and preservation efforts.
"I learned so much about the salmon's life cycle here."
"It's a fun, educational place for kids to learn about and feed the fish."
"I found the experience here to be quite unique."
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The hatchery offers free self-guided tours to learn about salmon preservation.
Kids will enjoy the interactive displays and educational programs at the hatchery.
The hatchery hosts a baby salmon release event on the 20th of each month.
Small spot serves fresh poke bowls with salmon and tuna and authentic banh mi in a cozy space. Casual vibe with soft pop music and affordable prices draws a diverse crowd. Customizable toppings and student discounts make meals both tasty and budget-friendly.
Salmon appears in poke bowls paired with tuna and classic sauce. It also features in dishes like the chicken vermicelli bowl, where fish sauce is optional and stored separately.
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They offer a student discount.
The prices are affordable with generous portion sizes.
They offer both dine-in and take-out options.
Salmon swim upstream through a covered salmon ladder visible even in rain. Interactive exhibits and a family-friendly learning experience explain their journey and ecosystem role. Visitors enjoy a tranquil atmosphere with mosaic art and river views.
A large number of salmon return each year, swimming upstream through viewing areas and a covered salmon ladder that lets you see them even in the rain. Free self-guided tours explain their journey and role as a keystone species in the ecosystem.
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The best time to visit the hatchery is in September and October, when the salmon return to Issaquah Creek.
The hatchery is free to enter.
There is parking available at the hatchery.
No seating and quick service define this takeout-only spot. Salmon dishes shine with freshness in sushi and teriyaki. Generous portions and rotating specials make it a varied and authentic Japanese bento shop.
Freshness stands out in the salmon sushi and salmon teriyaki, both cooked with great flavor and just right. Bento meals include a salmon and avocado roll paired with macaroni salad and other sides.
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Bento-ya Goemon does not have seating; it's takeout only.
Parking is plentiful near the restaurant.
The restaurant offers high-quality boxed Japanese food made to order.
Fresh wild salmon shines with king salmon and a tasty smoked salmon spread. Seafood variety is broad and sushi-grade options stand out. Prices are higher but match the quality and clean, focused market atmosphere.
Sushi quality fish includes king salmon and tuna. Smoked salmon spread offers a great flavor. Wild salmon comes baked with miso and onions.
Good to know
Gemini Fish Market offers a wide variety of fresh and frozen seafood.
The market is known for its high-quality wild salmon and seafood.
Prices at Gemini Fish Market are generally higher than grocery stores.
Small space with an old-time diner feel offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for families. Blackened Salmon Caesar is a very delicious standout, while Alazka salmon with baked potatoes delivers notable flavor. Noise rises when busy, but seating stays comfortable and intimate.
Blackened Salmon Caesar stands out as a very delicious option. The Alazka salmon with baked potatoes offers a notable flavor, though the salmon overall ranges from fairly good to exceptional.
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The diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day.
Parking is available behind the restaurant or on the side.
The restaurant is dog-friendly, allowing pets in outdoor seating areas.
Small space with bright, clean atmosphere offers a cozy spot for fresh, flavorful poke. Salmon poke bowls feature fresh salmon with balanced flavors, though some fish may be slightly thawing. Early closing time adds to its neighborhood feel.
The salmon poke bowl features fresh salmon with a good balance of flavors. Some salmon and tuna dishes arrive slightly dethawing from the freezer but still maintain decent quality.
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Highlands Poke closes at 8 pm, which is earlier than other poke restaurants.
The portions are large for the price, providing good value.
The poke costs around $20 per order, which may be considered expensive.