Juanita Beach

Fresh Fish & Chips on the Shores of Lake Washington

On the shores of Juanita Beach, SPUD Fish & Chips serves up wild-caught seafood, crispy fries, and creamy soft serve with a view that never disappoints. Since 1969, we've been a local favorite for good food, great views, and memories worth savoring — right here at one of the most beloved parks on Lake Washington.

You'll find us at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, WA — a place with more than a century of history as a gathering spot for families, swimmers, and people who simply love being near the water. Pull up after a swim, grab a table after a walk along the shoreline, or bring the whole family after a summer afternoon of volleyball and sunshine. SPUD has been feeding the Juanita community for generations, and we plan to keep doing it.

We're steps from the swimming beach, the public dock, and the 1,000 feet of Lake Washington waterfront that make Juanita Beach Park one of the crown jewels of Kirkland's park system. On a clear day, you can see across to the Cascade foothills. Every day, you can get some of the best fish and chips in the Seattle area.

Juanita Beach has been drawing visitors since the early 1920s, when the Forbes family transformed the waterfront into a beloved resort complete with dance halls, bathhouses, and concession stands. Explore Kirkland The resort was so popular it thrived even through the Great Depression. King County The park passed to King County in 1956, then to the City of Kirkland in 2002, and after a major renovation reopened in 2011 as the 21-acre community gem it is today. It now features a swimming beach, bathhouse, sand volleyball courts, a playground, ballfields, tennis courts, picnic shelters, and a seasonal swimming area Kirkland Parks & Community Services — and, of course, SPUD.

Kirkland's downtown waterfront on Lake Washington is home to restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art that includes bronze sculptures. Kirkland Arts Center Google has set up a sizable campus near the Kirkland waterfront, and Meta, Apple, and more than 100 other tech companies have offices in the city. Kirkland Chamber of Commerce But for all its growth, Kirkland still feels like a beach town — and Juanita is its most historic and beloved neighborhood.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland boasts small-town vibes and big-city amenities, with 25 miles of publicly accessible coastline and a walkable downtown core. Explore Kirkland It's the kind of city where you can kayak in the morning, grab fish and chips for lunch, and be in downtown Seattle in 20 minutes.

Juanita Beach has always been about community — families gathering, kids splashing, neighbors catching up over good food. Since 1969, SPUD has been part of that tradition. We serve wild-caught Alaskan cod, halibut, and rockfish alongside local potatoes, handmade coleslaw, Tillamook Cheddar, and soft-serve ice cream that rivals any summer memory you have. Come hungry. Leave happy.

SPUD Fish & Chips – Juanita Beach Located at Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland, WA Open Daily: 10am – 8pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Easter
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