Great roll, light mayo, fresh crab. Worth the $$. Service was friendly and quick. A perfect spot to grab lunch.

Excellent thick chowder. Crab rolls have lots of meat with minimum filler. Small hole in the wall place but still has indoor & outdoor seating read more

Excellent clam chowder and crab cakes. Very fresh seafood and well prepared. What one is hoping for at the beach without the overly expensive bill. Small shop with limited seating but you definitely get more quality food for your money. read more

We found this place on Yelp. It sounded very good. IT WAS! We had the crab roll and the clam chowder. The crab roll was absolutely stuffed with crab. The sandwich was more crab than bread. Every bite you could enjoy the crab. The clam chowder was awesome. It was very favorable, lots of clams, thick and rich. Service was very quick. The weather was great so we ate outside due to Covid. They have a limited menu but what they do, they do well. We will definitely eat here again. read more

Small place but some of the best chowder. Crab roll was very good! This is a small but amazing gem in Long Beach

We were turned away the first time we tried to go. We arrived 45 minutes before closing and despite the open sign being on we were told they were closed. We assumed they ran out of food and went back the next day. When we arrived we took a minute to look over the menu but were pressured to hurry and order with no one in line behind us. We order food for five people. After getting our food, 2 of our kids were eating donuts at the table, and we were told we couldn't eat at their tables since the kids had donuts and they didn't want people to think they sold donuts there. The food itself was ok, the crab cakes were oily and the chowder was potato heavy. We were very disappointed given the cost and treatment we received. read more

Delicious chowder! This is the only thing I've tried but everyone else's meals looked delicious as well. Small local shop with friendly people. read more

Best chowder in Long Beach, the breadstick it came with was soft and delicious as well. Will be coming back soon!

We were satisfied with the food but the experience was not so great. My cousin Nate has severe autism. As we were finishing up our food, Nate got close to this statue outside the restaurant (it's a fisherman holding a pot with a sign that reads "do not touch"), and captain Bob yelled at him not touch the statue. My aunt was mortified and immediately told the owner "I'm sorry, my son disabled". The owner Bob barked at her that he "didn't care" and that this "statue gets broken 4 or 5 times a year". I couldn't believe it. 1. If the statue was broken, we would have paid for it- no questions asked. Having a disabled person in our family we realize that sometimes accidents happen - and we are mortified if something does happen - but to have the owner act that way even after he knew my cousin was disabled left a sour taste in my mouth. 2. Yes, the statue is clearly labeled "do not touch". Ponder me this: what good does a sign do if someone if someone is illiterate? What about a child, or someone that is so severly disabled they are unable to read? If you're that concerned about your statue, put it somewhere else. I'm waiting until the statue falls over on someone and the business get sued for it. Overall I wouldn't recommend. Not friendly to families with disabled people. read more

Had a cup of clam chowder and a crab roll. Both were great, and I lived in Boston for a time, so I know my chowda'! My husband had a fish sandwich with fries. Fries were just plain, boring fries, but the fried fish sandwich was a star. So many times fried fish is too oily. This fish was perfect - not oily at all, but with good flavor. Batter was also flavorful. Not many places to sit, and limited menu, but the 8-10 items on the menu have obviously been honed over time to be the best of a small selection instead of a large, mediocre selection. Other reviewers remarked they thought it was unsanitary. I didn't see this. Everything looked clean. The kitchen has no walls to divide from the seating area, so you'd really notice if anything dirty was happening. Gloves were worn when making food and removed to handle money. Staff was chipper and helpful. read more

i find much clam chowder to be overly dairy-based and rich. not the case at captain bob's! the clam chowder had a thick, hearty potato puree base and did not want of clams. delicious on a windy afternoon! a friendly (family run?) hole-in-the-wall in a touristy town. would definitely return. read more

Captain Bob's Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

Pleasantly surprised by these light, flakey fish & chips. The portions are quite large with tartar sauce & a side of cole slaw. Definitely a must if you are visiting Long Beach. read more

A tiny, unassuming space that isn't even open on Wednesdays doesn't inspire a ton of confidence, but the food at Captain Bob's is en pointe. In fact, it's the best seafood chowder I have ever had. As a clam hater, I was thrilled that they had a shrimp chowder, and it wasn't tiny bay shrimp either; we're talking about giant, fresh prawns. AMAZING. The crab roll was outstanding and chock full of crab, and the coconut prawns were crispy and satisfying. So what prevents this from being a 5-star review? The service. I understand that Long Beach is a small, tourist town, but to nickel and dime even for an extra paper plate (for my young child) is kind of overkill when you're spending $40 on lunch. The owners made no attempt to engage with my family, either, and yet talked at length to a pair of women who were clearly locals. But my biggest qualm is the the way the female owner speaks to her husband -- Captain Bob, I presume -- is nothing short of uncomfortable. She was snarky-borderline-nasty to him at least five times during our meal. I get that working with your spouse could be a hotbed for tension, but keep it away from the customers. If I wanted to listen to bickering while I eat, I would go over to my parents' house. read more

Best fish and chips and chowder around!! My absolute favorite. The owner is a super nice, friendly woman. The restuarant is small, but you can always find a seat. Better yet, sit outside in the summer. Great food and you get to support local business owners. Win-win! read more

Fantastic Food! Great Service!!! They usually have more than one kind of chowder with FRESH LOCAL ingredients! Owner picks their own mushrooms buys local seafood!! GREAT FOOD!! read more

I went down to Long Beach with my two daughters for some spring break getaway time. As we wandered the streets looking for some decent food, we walked right past this place. If you blink you could miss it. Except for the sea captain holding a steaming bowl of chowder (actually a small fog generator) that instantly catches your attention. We took about 10 steps past the place but then turned around and gave it a chance. It is really intimate with only 3 tables inside and a couple outside when the weather is good. We instantly tried all three chowders that were cheerfully offered as samples by Bob himself. There was the traditional clam, seafood medley and Salmon. We decided to go with the Salmon Chowder. Both my kids loved it as did I. It was rich and creamy with a deep salmon taste. All their chowders come with a long breadstick for dipping. I also decided to try the salmon burger. It came with red cabbage coleslaw. The salmon burger itself was wonderful, except for the bun. I am not a big white bread fan and the bun was a large white traditional hamburger bun. It could be dressed up a little better with a smaller bun that would highlight the salmon burger itself. All in all a great experience. When we go back to Longview we will definitely stop in and say hi to Bob as well as partake of some of his delicious creations. read more

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My girlfriend & I were waiting to check into our hotel, so we popped into town for a little lunch at Captain Bob's Chowder house. Very small but definitely not a hole in the wall. The staff was very friendly & even explained what a "crab roll" was on the menu. They only have a few chowders that vary every day & a few staple items, but everything was delicious! I ordered a cup of clam chowder & a crab roll, my girlfriend ordered the crab cakes with cole slaw. Our bill was around $25 I think but like I said, it was all delicious & the atmosphere was nice. Why the 4 stars then, instead of 5? After I was finished with my meal, the woman working called her husband & said that she was down to two more crab cakes, so please swing by & drop off more crab. I assumed it would be fresh crab meat, but he came by & dropped off a few cans of crab meat. Now, I'm sure it's locally canned crab meat, but still---kind of ruined the illusion. Still, very delicious! Stop by & have a small lunch & definitely get the chowder, canned crab or not! read more

The best clam chowder I've ever had!!! Every time I come to Long Beach I make sure to always stop by and have the clam chowder and Crab Roll!!!!!! read more

Captain Bob's Chowder - Classic bowl of chowder and crab roll! Best in the PNW!!! - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

Best clam Chowder in Washington. The bread bowl was fantastic. This place gets a 10 out of 10. It's a small place and really has limited seating but you can sit in the little park next door. The fish is very very good and very large portions. The Cole slaw was fantastic also! read more

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Captain Bob's Chowder is a complete failure. Chowder is the name of the restaurant; however, on Saturday August 21 it ran out of chowder at 1 pm. In a little beach town that relies 100% on tourists dollars, it needs to deliver during the busiest time of the year. The town was packed with beach goers and kite fliers (big contest on the beach), every restaurant had lines out the door.....and Captain Bob Chowder ran out of chowder!!! How is that possible? The beaches are always crowded in August, the kite festival is the same week end every year. Captain Bob should have known that they need chowder to sell. How can you say you feature a particular type of food and fail to have enough to sell? So what did Captain Bob do? It sold some marginally poor fish and chips (until they ran out of cod) then it closed for 30 minutes until it made a new batch of chowder. Here is a suggestion, make several batches, figure out how to keep them warm, then satisfy your customers during peak tourist season. read more

Perfection!! Super friendly Captain Bob does chowder, that's his bag - and he does it right. Not a complicated menu, restaurant or man. Small operation, perfectly appointed. Chowder in big pots, ready to serve. Minimal to no waiting for food. The day we were there he had Scallop & Mushroom Chowder ... a revelation. Absolute chowder perfection!! Fresh, creamy, warm, scrumptious. DO NOT get a "cup" ($4.50). I am telling you, you will regret it. Its not enough!! He also serves Crab Rolls and they were absolutely fresh and delicious - toasted, buttered roll & a ton of fresh crab with romaine leaf ... so good. You can get a bowl of chowder (6.50) and a Crab Roll (7.95) for I think $13.95. Best lunch on the peninsula! We also got a quart of chowder To Go for $11.95. Like I said its small, and there are few tables. There is some seating outside, but not much. We were there in February so we got a table, but I bet during the summer there's a line out the door. Which is completely understandable. This is a MUST!! read more

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Friendly service mixed with really good chowder and legit crab roll. Thick rich chowder with chucks of clams and the shrimp chowder had large pieces of shrimp. The crab roll was on a homemade split roll that was one of the best I've had on the West Cost. read more

We shared a 2pc cod and chips and it was plenty for the wife and I. And it tasted so good.. Wish I could have tried the clam chowder.. Don't let the fact the place is small deter you.. Get it to go and walk to the beach or back to the hotel.. And the owners are super friendly and fast.. read more

Stopped in and had the crab cake BLT, fast service, no complaints about that. Crab cakes just did not taste good, all I could taste was the breading, fry oil and the garlic aioli they use. And they are way, way way overpriced. Twenty bones for a sandwich and some steak fries. read more

Crab cakes are great. Best clam chowder I've had in some time. Will come back next time in town.

We were going to try the chowder and fish and fish, but as we got there, either the owner or worker was sitting outside smoking. A big big turn off, so we passed. Too bad, since the reviews seem positive! But we did find a nice place later. Updated to 3 stars just to be neutral since we got a response from the manager. She didn't say anything about changing their smoking policy for workers tho. We really wanted to go in but the smoker turned us off! Stinky clothes, stinky hands....Ugh. read more

Super delicious chowder!! Bonus their chowder is gluten free! Husband and daughter also had the fish and chips- they both said it was super delicious. read more

Discovered Captain Bob's six years ago when he did weekends out of a little house on the Main Street. He has now moved to a larger facility and expanded his offerings. We came in two times the week we stayed at the WorldMark Timeshare. Both chowders were excellent! We took home a quart from each visit. What my wife enjoyed was that his chowders were gluten free. read more

This is a famous place for locals and visitors to Long Beach area. It is a small size restaurant but there are plenty of optional outdoor seats. when I visited, I enjoyed their food. However, I was not impressed with their service. * Service: Below average * Price: Average - however, how they prepare and cook their dishes, I can also see it as above average as well. * Atmosphere: Average but customers can certainly enjoy outside though * Food Quality: It is good and delicious! The owners make their dishes with the great deal of care and pride. * Parking: limited parking space right outside but there are plenty of parking spaces on the street nearby (both of them are free of charge) * Recommendation: Their special clam chowder is must have read more

Had the clam chowder and a crab roll. Chowder was solid. Crab roll was good, although a little dry and bland. Service was super nice and friendly. I'd come back here for sure. read more

You wouldn't look twice at Bob's if you were distracted by the tourist traps that surround! The food is delicious and the service is very friendly! read more

Super friendly people got the crab roll and a chowder bowl it was amazing I would definitely recommend this place to anyone

Being a former Bostonian, I get a little weepy for good seafood. Though I prefer my crab with butter instead of mayonnaise, I took a leap of faith and got the crab roll. It was good, satisfyingly so. Crispy-toasted buttered roll on the outside, loaded full of good fresh crab meat on this inside, and thankfully very little mayo and celery, so the flavor of the crab totally shone. I think I got a little misty-eyed eating it. My hubs got the chowder, and he said it was worthy; his spoon stood up in it (his test) and it was quite flavorful, if not perhaps a bit strong on the onion. Tips for coming here: get here at least an hour before closing if you love chowder, because they sell out. Every batch is made fresh daily. This is a family-owned restaurant run by a husband and wife--not a chain. Once the chowder is gone, it's gone. If you don't want to be a chowder chump come the busy summer season, get here early. Mmm'kay? read more

We wanted some chowder while in Long Beach. Yelp took us here. Captain Bob's Chowder. The staff was courteous, which is to say the Cap'n and his crew were very nice. I don't think Bob talks much, I can appreciate that. They are doing things real small time here, and that's good. We had chowder and fish and chips. The chowder was thickened with potato buds, I'm pretty sure. Which is weird, but wasn't horrible. The clam pieces were huge and tasted fresh. The fish and chips were hot and fresh when we ordered them, and they were not stingy with the cod. Good steak fries. Overall, the chowder was ho hum though. The thickness really kind of threw me off. I'm from CA, I'm used to the chowder in San Francisco. Nice folks though. Real small operation. Support small business. read more

The chowder is fine and everything, but what you really want to get is a crab roll! Excellent.

Fantastic, went here after eating at another place with my family, the other place was a HUGE disappointment. They were nice, accommodating and best of all, it was real CHOWDER... not soup with clams. Sad I did not find them first, but will be back so all is well that ends well. read more

My boyfriend and I were vacationing in the area, using his family's beach house, and wanted to try a chowder place. We'd never heard of it before setting foot inside, but it was small, cozy, and immediately inviting. We both ordered clam chowder bread bowls, and were served generous portions of food as one of the two owners chatted with us about a variety of things as we sat and ate. The food was absolutely delicious, abundant with flavors galore, with perfectly tender clams. I have to lay constant praise upon the level of customer service I received. It was just so wonderfully inviting and she sat down and chatted with us for the entirety of our meal, as we visited in the off season and she had few customers. Very pleasant conversation. She even gave us free samples of the lobster chowder! We didn't ask for this: she just offered it, and we tried it, finding it utterly superb. I only have one complaint about my visit: I didn't have more of an appetite so I couldn't try more of the food! Oh my goodness it was easily the best chowderhouse I've ever been to, and I will happily visit it again the next time we're in the area. read more

My family is on vacation in Long Beach. We stopped here for lunch. The service was very rude. The man behind the counter looked annoyed with us. My kids are both under the age of 10. They were behaving well but are usually loud and silly wherever we go. We felt very unwelcome. Food was good. read more

Mom & Pop shop with a simple straightforward menu. I ordered the crab roll and the chowder which were both great.

They happened to be out of chowder when we were here - we'll just have to try it next time we are in town because we will definitely be back. The fish & chips were really good, and the people friendly. As others have said, be prepared that it is a small, no-frills space. Doesn't matter - the food is delicious. read more