Frequently Asked QUestions
What does your company do?
Northstar Seafoods is a full-service protein distributor based in Spokane, WA. Since 2003, we’ve supplied chefs and foodservice pros with premium seafood, poultry, beef, pork, and wild game – backed by cold-chain integrity and personalized service.
What makes Northstar different?
We’re local to the community. Where other suppliers are based in Seattle or even farther, we’re the only business of our kind located right here in Spokane. That means faster deliveries, fresher products, and a team that actually knows the chefs, restaurants, and markets we serve.
We combine deep product knowledge with straight-up reliability. You get consistent quality, honest communication, and flexible service—the kind of supplier chefs and buyers can truly count on. We’re not the biggest, but we act like it matters every time we deliver. Because it does.
Who do you serve?
Our customers range from independent restaurants and grocers to multi-unit operators and institutional kitchens. If you need high-quality proteins delivered on time – and expect a relationship, not just a rep – we’re for you.
What do you carry?
We offer a full line of high-quality proteins:
- Seafood: Wild and farmed, fresh and frozen – including salmon, halibut, black cod, crab, shellfish, and seasonal specialties.
- Poultry: Chicken and turkey, including natural and organic options.
- Beef & Pork: Steaks, roasts, chops, grinds – from commodity to premium programs.
- Wild Game: Elk, venison, bison, rabbit, and other specialty meats.
Where do your products come from?
From the docks of Alaska to regional ranches and specialty producers, we source from trusted partners who meet our standards for quality, sustainability, and consistency. If we won’t serve it to our own families, it doesn’t go on our trucks.
What's your service area?
We deliver throughout North Idaho to the Tri-Cities, WA, with Spokane as our base. Our team services rural and urban accounts alike, with reliable routes and cold-chain control the whole way.
Do you offer custom cuts or specialty orders?
Yes. We can portion, vacuum-pack, and label seafood to your specifications. If you need something rare or specific, we’ll go out of our way to source it – or tell you straight if we can’t. Please note, we only process seafood, not beef or other proteins.
How do you ensure quality and freshness?
We manage the cold chain from processing to delivery. Our facility and fleet are optimized for protein distribution – and we don’t take shortcuts.
Do you support sustainable sourcing?
We do. We prioritize responsible fisheries (MSC, BAP, etc.) and ethical meat producers. Sustainability isn’t marketing for us – it’s part of how we stay accountable to our customers and the future of the food supply.
How do I place an order or get started?
Reach out to our team through the Contact Form and we’ll walk you through pricing, products, and routes. Whether you’re looking for a few key proteins or a full-service solution, we’ll tailor it to your kitchen.