Review: The Market Diner at Pike Place The Market Diner is a no-frills, affordable spot tucked into one of the side buildings at Pike Place Market--easy to miss, but worth knowing about if you're with kids or just want a simple, fast bite. It hits the basics well: burgers, chicken fingers, fries--all the "major food groups" for children and less adventurous eaters. They serve breakfast & lunch all day, with some rotating specials like shrimp and chips or a Kobe burger, which offer a little variety beyond the usual diner fare. The food isn't gourmet, and it doesn't try to be. This isn't a high-end dining experience, but it does get the job done if you're looking to feed a family without blowing your budget or waiting in long lines. I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again, especially when traveling with kids or craving something straightforward. Just set your expectations accordingly: it's casual, it's fast, and it's friendly to families who need a break and a burner read more

Market Diner - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Market Diner feels like a missed opportunity in the middle of one of the best seafood destinations. Located in the heart of Pike Place Market, I expected fresh fish to be a given. But I am pretty sure that everything is just frozen and stored. I ordered the halibut fish and chips, and both the fish and the fries were stale. The fish was very dry and overcooked and the fries were undercooked with a couple cold spots. It was also expensive considering the quality. I understand that they are located in a great locations but frozen food could just be cheaper. I walked away disappointed and wishing I had picked literally any other restaurant there. I wouldn't recommend it, especially with so many better options just steps away. read more

I give this place 2 stars for good quick service -- our food came out within ten minutes. The cons: it is a very dim and dingy restaurant in a small corner shop, virtually no ambiance. The food was very meh. My eggs Benedict had hollandaise with the consistency of nacho cheese, thank goodness I ordered it on the side. The fish sandwich was bad. The fried shrimp were not properly cleaned. The onion rings were clearly from a grocery store bag. The hasbrowns were good though. I wouldn't recommend this place especially for how expensive it was for low quality. read more

I made sure to take a pic of the sandwich from all angles. It was DELICIOUS! Walking in, you won't think it's a good place to eat at.. however, service is fast since it's small, and when we walked in around 2, there were only 2 police officers inside eating. My bf said, "you know it's good if cops are eating here". The chicken club was good and my party had the clam chowder which they said wasn't that great. The interior of the diner needs remodeling and better menu's, but it's really good! I would recommend. read more

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Food was very good! They have a good pancake special: $16 for unlimited pancakes and sausage! Kobe burger was highly recommended and lived up to expectations read more

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Food was fantastic it did not disappoint, very well seasoned. I would recommend. I came 2 days In a row ,great customer service very welcoming .10/10 read more

I love this gem, great for game days! Good food, friendly staff, and cozy. Family friendly! read more

Market Diner - I love this little gem. Great for game days! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was with a group that just had to eat so we found this place and decided to try it out. Our server was super friendly and sweet and seemed to be the only waitress working. It's a small place with a small eat in area. There is seating for maybe 30 people total. The food was actually really good. Amongst the group we ordered chicken, fish, and a burger. All pretty tasty and the fries weren't bad either. The prices were very reasonable as well. It is darker in there because there are no windows and the seating area gets pretty cramped if it's full. read more

Good friendly quick service, good food, super tucked away, went on a Monday and we were the only ones in there, felt so lucky to go to a place on pike that wasn't packed. read more

Stopped in for a lunch not sure what to expect. Well I wanted to come back for dinner. The chowder in a bread bowl was excellent. Nice piece of clams and so full of flavor The shrimp skewer salad was great. Very fresh and flavorful. read more

Burger was good but not great because the cheese was not melted. Fries were extra crispy which I like. While I enjoyed my experience, I would probably not come back again since the food was average and the prices were high. read more

Market Diner - Bacon Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing quick and friendly service! I came to this place with my beautiful girlfriend as we were starving while at Pile Place Market. Food was delicious would highly recommend! :) read more

Went to pike place for the weekend shopping with my girlfriends. The whole market is filled with tourists and crowded places and lines EVERYWHERE we go. Maybe because it's also lunch time. When we got near the Market Diner we saw that there isn't any line and there are a few empty tables so we decided to go in. The food was DELICIOUS! The fries were PERFECT! Perfect seasoning and texture. Their sauce also goes really well with the chips. The burger is kinda dry but the chowder is good. I saw a few sandwiches ordered from other tables and they look good too. If you are starving and don't want to wait long lines in the market during the weekend, head to this little hidden gem! read more

Market Diner - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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service was okay. i think their prices are super high but it is pike place. this diner is tucked inside pike place by the shops and i highly enjoyed my burger read more

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Beyond delicious! Thank you for the wonderful service Cy! The chowder in bread bowl was delicious and the Kobe burger was the best anyone had! This is such a quiet little off the beaten path spot with wonderful service and exceptional flavors and options! Try the popcorn shrimp and don't forget the chowder! read more

Market Diner - Chowder in Bread Bowl - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was visiting Seattle for a couple days. I'm taking 2 points off for food taste. The shrimp was dry and the crab eggs Benedict wasn't the best tasting thing on there. The server was pretty nice. read more

Market Diner - Crab Eggs Benedict + Shrimp and Chips - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I did not see a recent review, so I had to post something here. We had the clam chowder, bread bowl Caesar salad and barbecue salmon burger with beer battered onion rings. Everything was delicious. I recommend this place to as someone who does not want to wait an hour and a half for food across the street. read more

This is a quaint and quiet dining option for being in the Pike Place Market Corridor. It's very simple and modest by design. The bar seating at the windows isn't great. They do have a good menu of things to choose from, both American (ie, Fish and Chips) and Asian (ie, Teriyaki Salmon Burger). I tried the latter and it was good. The salmon was a nice fillet (grilled?); decent taste and light. The fries that came with were good, as well. I think it's Asian-owned and staff was friendly. read more

Market Diner - the ketchup, yo - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Visit Washington for the week! So far enjoying a lot of my trip. So my best friend and I were walking around Pikes Place and decided to find something quick to eat. We stumbled upon Market Diner, which was located in the back of this shopping mall/area thing. This restaurant looked like it was a family owned restaurant. The girl who took our order looked young, maybe in high school and there was a little girl who was sitting around and playing in the restaurant. The Grub. So my best friend and I decided to order the Seafood Combo and Eggs Benedict. We split the order so we could have a chance to taste both items. Both were good =] I always love having eggs benedict. The seafood combo consisted of fries, and fried shrimp, salmon, and squid. Overall the food wasn't the best I ever had, but being so hungry at the time it definitely hit the spot~ read more

Market Diner - Seafood Combo - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped in for a breakfast with the family and everyone really enjoyed their meal. Would definitely go back.

Tired of the long lines? Eat here!! For some reason it's not very busy, I'm assuming they are new because the food is delicious! It's a small hidden location by the like market creamer. Ordered the fish and chips, nice and crispy, not too greasy. For some reason the fries are really good. Swing by, avoid the long lines, I'm sure this place won't be empty for long. read more

Market Diner - Fish and chips....onion rings instead! Mmm good!! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was ok. Food was ok. Nothing special about the crab omelet felt like it was can crab in the omelet

very kind staff. good food and we love supporting family owned businesses. if u get turned off by the lines at other places this place is def the way to go read more

Came on a saturday around lunch time. Got a denver omelette and girlfriend got a cheeseburger. Food was great, Service was great.

hole in the wall, in Post Alley. kinda undergroundish so clean tho! food was great! clam chowder bowl, fresh crab sandwich, french toast, eggs, and french fries- the fries! omg sooo good! the hostess/cashier/waitress- all in one :) was super nice, pleasant, fast, hard working & attentive definitely worth dining there! esp w/public market area being soooo busy! lines are ridiculous. read more

They have an all you can eat pancake and sausage for $7.50. It is one the cheapest breakfast places in the Pike Place Market. The pancakes and sausage are just okay. I would probably try something else next time just becuase the price is so good. It is also located right next to a public restroom which is a plus. read more

Market Diner - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Since we were walking around at Pike's Place this morning and it was lunch time, I stopped at the Market Diner for lunch. I had the Crab Louie wrap with French fries. Service was very fast and my meal was good. read more

A market favorite of mine! Love the clam chowder bread bowls and their fish and chips! Delicious food, and always friendly service! read more

Market Diner - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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For east coast transplants who say Seattle lacks a diner scene outside of 13 Coins and the Hurricane ) (RIP), lament no more! Market Diner is here and it's a real diamond in the rough! Hidden behind a labyrinth of flashier stalls like Pike Place Chowder and unnamed fruit stands, there's relief from the crowds in the form of BREAKFAST ALL DAY. Repeat after me: breakfast all day!! Holy flapjacks! Anyway, this place has everything I would want out of a diner: never a wait, always quick service and delicious delicious pancakes. Did I mention breakfast all day? read more

My review is based on milkshakes only! I didn't dine in or order food. I walked in and it was pretty dead which is always a scary sign to me but I really wanted a strawberry milkshake. Upon walking in we were greeted immediately and given these flimsy paper menus, we ordered 2 strawberry milkshakes to go and it took about 15 minutes for them to make 2 milkshakes... but they definitely used high quality strawberry ice cream with little bits of fresh strawberries inside. They were really tasty! read more

Market Diner - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly, I was tempted to run straight for the hills after setting foot into this place, because there was not a single soul there and that's usually an indicator of a bad restaurant; however, I couldn't be more wrong. I was quickly greeted and asked to seat anywhere I wanted, and after seeing a salmon and chips special for $8.99 (Really cheap in Pike Place), I just took the chance and ordered it. And wow, just WOW. It was probably one of the best fish and chips I've had in my life (and I know precisely what truly good English fish and chips tastes like as I often frequent Brighton in the UK). A tad unorthodox considering they used salmon and since the crust is not your traditional beer battered crust, but I thought it was a real good spin on the well known classic (and perhaps maybe even a bit better). The fish had a crunchy, well-seasoned crust while the salmon flesh was delectable, flaky, moist, and tender. The fries were also good: piping hot, crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. The sauce they also give you with it (though not tartar sauce) really complimented the fish quite nicely. While this dish is different from the classic fish and chips that we all know and love, I would gander to say that this dish rivals true English fish and chips and that's it a dish to be reckoned with. Overall, I would highly recommend this place and their salmon and chips! read more

I came here one morning while my dad was in town visiting. The diner is small and lacks heating, but I think that has something to do with it being in Pike Place Market. :p The hostess/waitress is really sweet, she did a great job. I ordered the breakfast wrap with bacon and a side of hash browns. The wrap was 98% eggs, 1% bacon, and 1% cheese. I wasn't too terribly impressed with this, it lacked taste and left something to be desired. The hash browns were ok, but I probably won't order this again, though I will be returning each time my dad comes in town. (I posted a photo of my order.) read more

Market Diner - The Breakfast wrap with a side of hash browns. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pretty much, you get what you would think you're going to get. Average diner food. So, for nothing surprising but nothing disappointing, you get three stars The plates are about six to twelve dollars, simply because there are some fancy fish on the menu. We tried the clam chowder, fish and chips and unlimited pancakes deal. Clam chowder seemed to come from a can, but, I wouldn't expect it to be home made - so absolutely not exciting.. Just.. Simple.. Chowder Fish and chips was actually nicely done, three fish filets, home made fries and a very crispy Panko like shell. I enjoyed it thoroughly. The fish filets were thick and juicy. The pancakes/sausage were acceptable. Sausage was the patty kind, very moist and tender. Pancakes were common fare, not outstanding but not bad by any means. Waitress was younger, helpful, nice and understanding. As a review said before, this is a very nice stop if you just want some simple eats in an anything but simple market. read more

Without the crazy long lines at either Pike place chowder or Jack's this place is pretty good with decently quick service. Saying that, don't expect to be blown away by the clam chowder. They had a Philly roll/egg roll? that really hit the spot for something fried. They had a Kobe beef burger that I didn't get the chance to try. read more

Market Diner - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It is very important to change gloves not once did she change her gloves at the same token me being hungry I ate anyway plus I don't like being stared at while I eat read more

Just moved to the Seattle area and we decided to head down to the Market with our two little boys. As much as I really wanted to visit one of the highly rated yelp spots for brunch, anyone out on the town with two little kids knows a "wait" for food is torture; therefore, that led us to just going to the fist place we saw with no wait. Let's just say the the a Market Diner is not a visual appealing spot and the menu is pretty small. However, with all of that being said...the food was actually pretty good!! I got the eggs Benedict, the hubs got the Denver omelette and the boys split the French Toast (all which was very good). We also got coffee and OJ, which were both great. Once we sat down I knew it had to be good because almost the entire time we were there, there were guys that worked at the fish markets coming in and ordering two breakfast sandwiches to go nonstop (those aren't on the menu by the way, but they must be good!). The only reason for four stars instead of five is the service was a little slow. I think there was only one waitress for the whole place...but she was very sweet. read more

I love in the Market and this place is the freshest place to get good food I go all the time and know I am eating healthy food try it sometimes it's bomb ‍‍‍ read more

I hate to do it but only 4 stars. Food was good and seasoned well. However, I ordered eggs Benedict and my soft boil egg was cooked through. Nothing better then cutting open a soft boil egg atop eggs Benedict and watching is pour down the sides like chocolate fudge on a Sunday. Also, they used regular ham rather then Canadian bacon. Hash browns were top notch, crunchy exterior soft moist interior. Overall I enjoyed my lunch, staff was great and always smiled. Made it a point to come out from the back and say hello and welcome to guest who walk in and thank you to guest who leave. I would come back. read more

Market Diner - Small and homey feeling to it, stand by for the review on food. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The Dungeness crab Benedict wasn't really Dungeness. Fast polite service but mediocre food. I had hoped for better. read more

Market Diner - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

And so i yelp if where me and my husband could get the best clam chowder at the pike market....so when we got there and looking at my watch, pretty late for lunch but then the queue of tourist trying to get their order are just long, and our tummy were already making noise, we decided to look for another place and we saw this place, and they have this little paper posted on the wall saying that people love us on yelp, so without hesitation we gave a try and they only had a few customer inside, it's a little place though. We order their clam chowder, goodness and heaven, they're even taste good than the one at pier 39 st San Fran...their mixed chips was so good, not greasy. Btw, our order came in for about 20 minutes, just a right time than waiting the long line with the other famous clam chowder store. I don't want to mention the name..lol So yeah, this place is a good option if you don't want a long wait. read more