Captain Bobs is right next to Marsh's free museum and is always a great stop. If there more than 3 adults, consider outside seating or ordering "to go". Not much outside but there's a few tables inside. Your orders are made when you order them. Such great chowder here. Today they had smoked salmon chowder and clam chowder. We ordered 2pc fish and chips with a cup of chowder and a crab roll with a cup of chowder. Super delicious and you won't regret stopping here. Parking can be tight because Marsh's is busy so you might do better parking and walking but we've been lucky and found a spot in the lot. read more

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

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Delicious chowder is GLUTEN FREE! Woo Hoo! So many clams! Wish there was gluten free bread, but I will still go back for the chowder!

Wouldn't come back to this establishment. Grouchy lady taking the orders, and the food wasn't great. The best thing in their menu is the fish and chips. The famous chowder is very thick and mostly potatoes. read more

Best Cod fish and chips on the Peninsula. Great friendly service. Thinking about it, possibly the tastiest Cod I've had having traveled through fifty seven countries including Britain. read more

The best fish & chips I've had on the coast; well, at least the fish. It's breaded (my preference) rather than battered and I can't say enough about their homemade fruity coleslaw. Right next to Marsh's Free Museum, home of Jake, The Alligator Man. read more

The sisters make the absolute best food. This is a must stop for the freshest fish, if in Long Beach.

Great people had the 2 piece cod with fries the fish was nice and flaky and good just had to add some hot sauce to get a little flavor read more

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

We ate here every day during our visit to Long Beach. We had clam chowder, smoked salmon chowder, chili cheese fries and crab cakes. Everything is sooo delicious we had to keep going back. I typically don't like crab cakes (too much filler, not enough crab) but Bob's cakes are all crab and are cooked perfectly! And you have to try them with their homemade tartar sauce . We've had their fish and chips before and they are so good too. Every day they have a new special or chowder. We love this place!! 7/7/19 Just spent the 4th weekend and ate there again every day. Took my mom who always loves crab cakes and says these were the best she's ever had. We had clam chowder, chili, salmon chowder and scallop chowder, crab cakes, salad and fish and chips this weekend, it was all DELICIOUS!! They are a wonderful family owned business and always welcome us and our girls! Our first and last stop every time we're in Long Beach. read more

This is a great little spot. Be sure to drop in here after visiting Marsh's Museum next door. Personally, I would opt for the Clam Chowder Fries, but if you're a purist, a good 'ol cup of clam chowder will fit the bill. You won't be disappointed! read more

Unfortunately, they had the most rude and disrespectful staff I have ever experienced. I was yelled at and snapped at twice by the woman & man working there just while I was waiting in line. I apparently was standing in the wrong spot, which warranted the staff literally shouting instead of just talking like a normal human? The facilities are small with inadequate seating, slow service, and rude staff. FORTUNATELY there are many other local restaurants with delicious food and friendly staff on the peninsula! I encourage you to check them out. read more

We had dinner there yesterday 3/21/23, for my birthday. It was wonderful. We had the crab wrap ! It was so good. The service was great and very friendly. We will go back the next time we are in Long Beach. read more

The fish & chips are the best that I've ever eaten. the 3-piece cod will fill up the most hungry person !! The fried shrimp is my wife's favorite, and Sunday's Smoked Salmon Chowder keeps us coming back ! We live here on the coast and this is one of the best places to eat or order take-out! The staff is friendly and know how to cook their menu ! If I could only have one meal before I had to leave Long Beach ( Oh, Joe..Say it isn't so ), this would be the place that I'd go for that meal ! The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is "beach"! read more

We got chowder and a crab roll. The crab was great, but the roll was just OK. The chowder was nice--extremely thick. If you're there, then this place is convenient and reasonably priced. While I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, I'm glad we went. I'd go again. ADDITION: It's nice that the owner went out of her way to respond to me--a very nice touch! I guess I wouldn't know a good New England split-top bun if it hit me in the head--or wandered into my mouth. read more

Last time we were here the chowder was amazing. So this time we were excited to have it again. However it was bad this time. All 4 of us did not like it. There was an extreme amount of pepper. It was all you could taste. Hardly any clams at all and watery. The crab roll was ok. read more

We arrived Monday night and was looking forward to enjoying some crab rolls for lunch the following day. Capt. Bob's was closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so we planned on stopping by before we left town. We've tried two different crab rolls in town so we were excited to try theirs. We did our morning walk through town and stopped by Marsh's Free Museum (right next door to Capt. Bob's). We met Cathy as she was getting the place ready to open. She was friendly and nice. We did go back later and ordered the Crab Roll and Octopus Chowder. The crab roll was the best we've had in a long time! Fresh crab with celery, salt and pepper on a romaine lettuce packed inside a New England split top bun homemade by Cathy herself. Unlike some crab rolls we've had, Capt. Bob's isn't swimming in mayo. You can really taste the freshness and sweetness of the Dungeness crab. The chowder was thick and delicious (although it had some spice to it). Their menu is limited to two types of chowder, fish n' chips, fish sandwich, crab cakes, hot dog, a kids menu and some combo options. That's all they truly need as their crab roll is amazing! Great food with a very nice couple creating magic in their small kitchen! read more

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Was excited about the clam chowder. It was tasty just overly salty. I couldn't finish it. read more

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

Came here a few weeks ago for Mother's Day, my husband wanted a crab melt which wasn't on the menu and they absolutely delivered! They created one for him, and for myself and it was amazing! I also had their chowder which was spectacular and my picky toddler ate his entire clam strip basket. Will absolutely go here again, can't believe we've missed it over all of these years! And the two women who run it are the absolute best! If you're coming to Long Beach stopping here is an absolute must! read more

The fish and chips were great. Cooked to order, generous portions. The place is tiny, it is also clean and well kept. Going there during the slow times probably didn't help me, I was looking forward to some cheeseburger chowder that other reviewers had mentioned and he didn't have any that day. You might want to call ahead if you're going during the slow times, the opening hours might be a little flexible. read more

I had a pretty good idea of what Captain Bobs Chowder would be based on the pictures and their website. However upon arriving I found they had extended their menu and raised their prices. I was expecting a small, coastal restaurant that was low budget and low priced. $7 for chowder in a bread bowl sounded like a great deal, but seemed right for the plastic spoon I would be eating it with. Once there the price for breadbowl was $8.95, not a huge difference but the entire menu had increased, and now what was supposed to be a cheap quick lunch ended up as only quick. The staff was friendly, and the chowder was pretty good. It was likely the thickest chowder I have ever had, even accounting for the breadbowl. read more

Captain Bob's Chowder - Their updated menu. Prices on their website were out dated. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

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They are so nice and friendly every time we go in. Ordered over the phone and food was still great and hot, like they knew when we would walk through the door. Yummy! read more

Delicious! The first time we ran into Captain Bob's Chowder house, was when he was on the main strip. It had been 5 or so years and we didn't realize, he moved in next to Marshes Museum. Glad we found him again. I had the smoked salmon chowder and it was delicious to say the least and the Dungeness crab roll, that was pretty good too. My wife and daughter had the clam chowder bread bowl and it didn't disappoint one bit. It was the same chowder recipe we ate years ago and did we miss it. Bob was very courteous, easy to work with, and offered us some tips for our future visits. We'll be following him on his social media, to know when he does special meals (some are rumored to have fresh pasta). We loved the chowder and can't wait to go back. read more

When you walk up to this place it smells amazing! The staff are very friendly. The crab roll was just ok. Not worth what they charge. The clam chowder was the second to worst I have had unfortunately. Way over cooked clams. It just tasted like potatoes with crappy clams. I wanted to love this place. I did go at the end of the day. Maybe the chowder would have been better at lunch. But I have to give my honest review since that is what I was served. read more

Don't let the look of the restaurant on the inside turn you off from going here! It's a little small, not fancy, and the kitchen is right there. But it's clean. The food was really good. Visited here over the weekend with my boyfriend, and we were hangry and needed a place to eat and quickly. The menu here is short and sweet with no frills. Boyfriend went for a chowder bread bowl, and I went for the fish & chips. It was $12.95 for the fish & chips and I was reluctant and expecting of two tiny pieces of fish and some fries. It was actually two huge pieces of fish on a big pile of fries. It came with a side of coleslaw which I didn't eat because I hate coleslaw - therefore I can't speak on it. Their tartar sauce here was bomb! I started dipping my fries in it, even. The fish wasn't fishy (a good thing) but the batter kind of fell off which was disappointing. Still, I just ate the fish separate from the batter and ate that too. Definitely will go back next time, it's worth it. read more

Having tried multiple chowder houses across the Oregon/Washington coastline I do have to say bob's will stand out as a clear favorite in my mind. So much so I feel a need to review our experience. Right off the bat we noticed the open kitchen, bob himself at the fryer, and a well cleaned small yet cozy place to eat. It was also nice to eat chowder from modern, clean well kept chowder pots rather than the old degraded and corroded kettles we were served from in Seattle. Chowder was on point, (for me at least, Chowder can be served a million different ways however bob keeps it traditional) my girlfriend had the coconut shrimp. Absolutely amazing. Served over a bed of steak fries. (Fries not fried in same grease as seafood so they tasted great) We could have not been more satisfied. For authentic chowder and seafood at an incredibly reasonable price, read more

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

Sorry, the $20 crab roll isn't worth. Not much Crab meat which fills only half of the sandwich bread and it comes with just a piece of lettuce. read more

It's a cute little spot on the main street of Long Beach. We ordered a cup of chowder and a crab roll. The chowder was ok, I feel like it needed a little bit more flavor. The crab roll was pretty tasty as well, well seasoned. The owners were very friendly. If you are in the area, it's a nice little restaurant to grab a quick bite to eat. read more

Leaving the Antique Mall 'I noticed a little hole in the wall' next door. Very small place with 3 tables. Nothing fancy. Bob was by himself. I'm not sure if that is always the case, but he has it down. The place is open so you can see your food being prepared. He was very friendly and moving quite quickly to get orders out and acknowledging the young couple that walked in as he was helping a family. We ordered couple of clam chowders and crab cakes. The clam chowder was good. It could used more potatoes and clams. Maybe an off day? It was not too thick which was nice. Many places think thick is better but then it looses flavor. I am picky about chowder so I will leave it at good. The bread sticks are par baked. Which means partially baked and suppose to be baked off. They are served just as they come which is frozen so they are just thawed. The breadsticks would of not lost one star for this review if they were served as intended. Baked and warm..... not ........thawed and cold. The crab cakes...way more then good. Exclamation point. These did not have a lot of filler but just enough to bind them together. The flavor was outstanding. They were moist without being greasy. To my surprise, the coleslaw, my husband never eats at restaurants....was gone in no time.. I also thought the flavor was great. When we ordered I ask what the crab roll has in it....as he got busy Bob did not forget my question and took a few seconds to bring us a sample.....it was a good crab mixture but I am glad we ordered the crab cakes. Highly recommend them. read more

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I came by right before they closed and the owners seemed very friendly and wore their masks while serving me my cup of chowder. Nothing to rave about but the service was good and it got the job done in terms of my craving for chowder. read more

Captain Bob's is a great little place to grab a bite to eat. I had the clam chowder and a split a crab roll with my girl. The chowder has a good consistency and most importantly, meaty bites of clam. It's a traditional New England chowder and not overloaded with potatoes like some places. I saw they had some Salmon chowder too. The crab roll was pretty good, they're generous with the amount of crab on it. The crab was fresh and delicious! The cook and woman who took our order were friendly, quick, and authentic. We enjoyed our meal and time at Captain Bob's. It looks like everything here is homemade! read more

We are in Long Beach for a quick weekend visit, so we had to be choosy about where we stopped for eats. Captain Bob's was one that stood out from our visit 2.5 years ago, and we're happy to report that the food is still outstanding -- the kind of seafood I expect to find from larger, trendier restaurants, but rarely find. This isn't a fancy place, but if you don't mind paper dishes and plastic silverware, it's a great spot for quality seafood. Today we stopped in around 3:00, hoping to beat the dinner rush, and we just barely made it -- and I can tell you that Bob was hopping as we left (he was a one-man show today, and he was working hard). Bob was out of hot dog buns when we got there, so we couldn't do the crab rolls; but he still had plenty of crab, so I went with crab cakes and a cup of chowder. The crab cakes were excellent -- fried with a crisp crust, but with very little bread for binder -- which means lots of great crab flavor. I opted for sweet chili sauce, and it was a great choice. The chowder was exactly what I was anticipating during the 10 minute walk in the cold wind; thick but not pasty, and full of clams and potatoes -- an outstanding compliment to the crab cakes. My wife went with coconut shrimp and fries, and the kids with cod fish n' chips -- both options were cooked perfectly, with a crisp, golden brown crust on the shrimp and the fish. Bob didn't skimp on the portions, either -- we walked out with a full box of leftovers. My 14-y.o. son doesn't fill up easily, but he could only finish half of his "chips". I upped my rating from 4 to 5 stars, simply because it's so hard to find really good seafood on the coast these days. read more

Walked up placed a order and got a small table outside .We had to wash a dirt table before we would use it .Two crab cakes and shot glass of coleslaw $27.00 with fries and a coke $50.00.My wife got clam strips that were chewy.Took for ever to get order go somewhere else to eat . read more

Not much flavor on their chowder, I could make much better blindfolded. Made me not wish to trust Yelp. I'm sticking to number of patrons when we get there. What's better? Do ogres, Moe's. Salida looked like something found on Delta. Bread sticks so so. Sorry to post a negative. #biLL read more

Well I walked in and asked if my soup could be extra hot due to take out and I was told no? And no microwave also stated. So I only had a few bites of Luke warm chowder that day. Reheated today and it was fantastic, huge clams! Good ole' covid strikes again is what I will chalk it up too...but so awkward it can be as simple as getting it from the bottom of the soup pot they had on the stove, which also made it feel real down home to say the least. read more

The Chowder is excellent and they rotate specials like Salmon Chowder. Yum! The seating is limited. We get a quart of Chowder to go and enjoy back at the camp. read more

Good, not great. Had crab roll and salmon chowder. Chowder a little too thick for my taste, but know many people like a thick chowder. This was very thick. Crab roll was also good but a bit small for the price. Very friendly and great service. read more

Coming from Vancouver, BC, my boyfriend and I stayed in Long Beach overnight before heading to Portland. I obviously researched where to eat, and I decided we would go for a light lunch the day that we headed out of Long Beach. That was when Captain Bob's menu fit in perfectly. We arrived and were happy to see that Marsh's Free Museum was right next door. The receptionist at our hotel had mentioned Marsh's, and so we took a quick look through before heading into Captain Bob's. Captain Bob himself was sitting at the counter as we tried to decide on what to get! There was a clam chowder and a scallop mushroom chowder on the menu. We chose to get both, though that meant missing out on crab cakes which also sounded great. Our chowders were decently sized for the price we paid and also came with a mini baguette type of bread and "oyster chips". Both chowders were amazing, I personally loved the clam chowder and my boyfriend loved the scallop mushroom chowder. So honestly, this place is great and if you're in town it's a must try! read more

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Cozy little restaurant with good eats. The chowder is good and has lots of clams. The breadstick helps clean up all of that deliciousness your spoon can't get. They stock Dad's Old Fashioned root beer too. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're on the dock, right next to the fishin vessels. Worth the visit. read more

I LOVE a good clam chowder and what a better place than the beach to get some good chowder. Well, unfortunately I am giving Bob's chowder two stars because as Yelp says, I have certainly experienced better. The chowder was runny and just meh. There were plenty of clams but overall just didn't scream great chowder. I wouldn't go back. We did, however, order the Coconut shrimp which were very good! read more

Got the coconut shrimp, crab roll and clay chowder. The shrimp was really good, the crab roll was heaping with crab and crispy bread. The clam chowder was very watery and thin. It had the consistency of chicken broth and almost no spices. I was surprised since this place has lots of reviews about how thick their chowder is, but even the lady at the restaurant said "sorry its so thin. This is a new batch and its much better the next day". Not sure why you would serve it knowing it will be bad or not be prepared with thickened chowder on a rolling basis read more

It's been a while since we ate here. I tagged it, but was upset with what we had and figured I'd give it some time to cool off. Well after looking back at it, I still remember it being terrible. First off the chowder was like mashed potatoes and the crab roll was nothing more than a lettuce sandwich. I had visited the website before going and the prices were reasonable. When we got there I didn't check the prices until after ordering.....it was twice what the website said. I definitely will not be trying this place again. read more