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    Pike Place Chowder - Pacific Place

    4.1 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Soup, American
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Alex N.

    Probably the best tasting clam chowder in all of Seattle. Super friendly service, the chowder is rich and flavorful, good texture, I really liked everything that we ate, I highly recommend and I would come back

    New England Clam Chowder
    Shrenik P.

    The waterfront location of Pike Place Chowder is absolutely packed whenever you see it - especially during the summer. The fact that you can get the exact same thing on the fourth floor of a practically abandoned mall is pretty crazy. I had their 'famous' New England clam chowder, which comes with clams (obviously), bacon, cream, and herbs & spices. To be clear, I'm not a clam chowder expert, so take my word with a grain of salt. But this one is really damn good. It's the same quality across both locations, and they serve the same excellent chowder. There are just so many flavors in here. From the creaminess of the soup, to the saltiness of the clams and bacon, to the earthiness and nuttiness of the spices. Adding the oyster crackers in there gives it that extra textural contrast as well with the crunchiness. What also stands out is how fresh the clams feel - not like canned clams at all. The soup has the perfect consistency as well. This feels like a thoroughly engineered recipe that has taken many iterations to perfect, and I can see why this has supposedly won awards in New England-level competitions. When restaurants say things like "we won the best X in [city known for food X], often I roll my eyes, but this is the rare case where I actually believe that could happen. The 8oz cup cost around 10 bucks, which is a pretty solid deal. It's not a huge portion but also not small either. Overall, if you're looking for excellent clam chowder without waiting in any line, come to this location. 9/10

    Fried cod sandwich
    Steve L.

    Friendly and fast service. All around great food. The fries were nothing special but chowder was great and the sandwich had plenty of cod.

    Chowder + cod sandwich
    Jenai E.

    Love this location at Pacific Place when we don't want to stand in a long, wrap-around-the-building line for amazing chowder. The chowder is just as delicious here as the Pike Place location. There are a couple tables in the small restaurant area, barstool seating around the entrance, and lots of tables across the way. The cod sandwich is very good too. If you are on a time crunch, the chowder comes out right away, everything else is typically a bit of a wait. Worth the wait if you have the time.

    Smoked salmon chowder
    Vinh M.

    This particular location of the well-known chowder place in Seattle is located on the 4th and topmost floor of Pacific Place in downtown close to Din Tai Fung and Seng Tong Thai. This is a sit-in area that's perfect if the weather's too hot or too cold to go the other location at Pike Place itself, since there's many tables just outside the area this restaurant takes up. As stated in their name, they serve chowder of all kinds. I've had their New England and Manhattan clam chowder, and during a Yelp event my bestie and I bought their smoked salmon chowder after having it as a sample. This comes with bits of potatoes and capers in addition to the smoked salmon itself, though I saved the bread that came with the dish for my bestie. I was happy with the capers since they usually come with smoked salmon if you put them on bagels, so this was a nice addition. There's the regular fishy taste of the salmon but doesn't have that really heavy seafood-y aftertaste.

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    Paul K.

    For some reason I seem to forget that this alternate location of Pike Place Chowder is here. I always think of the one in Post Alley at the Market. But now that I've been here it is my go-to location for this chowder. There is a very minimal queue and plenty of seating throughout the area so it's a great option as the Pike Place location always has a line snaking outside their front doors. Today I bought a large 32oz bag of frozen New England Style clam chowder to enjoy at home with the family. This chowder is one of the top 3-4 I have ever had (the others being Ivars, Duke's and Charleston St Cafe). I have tried the famous chowders in Boston and they don't hold a candle to the chowders made here in the PNW. Pike Place Chowder is tops for their variety and tastiness. Give this place a try and you won't be sorry. Yummy!

    Flight of 4
    Dennis S.

    Definitely a great spot to enjoy their chowder and avoid the lines and chaos at Pikes Place Market. Service was quick and easy, good for smaller groups to enjoy a quick bite. Ambiance is fine its in the mall outside of DinTaiFung but nothing special. Enjoyed their lobster bisque the best super creamy with nice chunks of lobster.

    4-Cup Chowder Sampler and Maine-Style Lobster Roll
    Jake A.

    This mall is a bit odd--perhaps malls are out of style but Pike Place Chowder was prominently featured next to the DTF next door. Holy cow, the lobster rolls are crazy expensive and I recommend the 1/4lb instead of the 1/2lb, since the roll isn't any larger for the 1/2lb. The chowder sampler was the right choice, however, because the flavors were fantastic! We didn't have to commit to one large serving but got to enjoy many bites of different kinds. The lobster roll was good but not great--I would have appreciated a larger roll. The bread was delicious. The service was nice--our cashier helpfully explained the menu for us first timers and introduced us to many of the different flavors and offerings, which I really appreciated. The seating is at food court style tables that are reserved for the restaurant.

    Connecticut-Style Maine Lobster Roll, Chile Corn Ribs, New England Clam Chowder
    Mika D.

    Hidden gem of a location for any tourists! Burnt out from Pike Place, my party was walking back to our hotel when we stopped at Pacific Place to use the bathroom. Thank goodness we checked out the top floor where we found this place! There was no line, and next to no wait for our food. Plenty of seating around the restaurant. The star of the show was the chile corn ribs! Spiced so well with a good crunch. I don't appreciate lobster enough to pay for the roll again, but everything else was well worth the cost.

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    Timothy H.

    Great clam chowder and other soups to try! Heads up, the line can be very long. Highly recommend ordering online since it would be a lot faster to get your meal. I had their seafood bisque (tomato soup) and it was pretty good! The soup was flavorful and savory. It came with a slice of bread. I wished the bread was more easy to rip/chew. But the bread and soup definitely went nicely together. They have a four sampler option if you want to try multiple soups for a good deal. The service was good. Staff were nice and the soup was quick to be prepared since they already had it made. The ambiance was okay. Inside is a bit small and seating is limited and can be packed. There's also seating outside.

    Damian X.

    Good spot for chowder, but way too salty for my taste. Ambience (4/5): Bustling market location with lots of energy, though seating is limited. Food (3/5): Chowder is hearty and creamy, but the salt level overwhelms the flavor. Value (3/5): Portions are fair for the price, but not worth it if you can't finish due to saltiness. Service (4/5): Friendly staff keep things moving quickly despite long lines.

    Leah W.

    Hubs and I had the Connecticut lobster roll with chowder and it was great. The toast was buttery, claim chowder was pretty good a little salty but I enjoyed it, lobster tasted really good, and the staff was very friendly. Such a chill spot and I loved how many options they had for chowder and sandwiches. It's definitely not a cheap eat but it tasted good.

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    Joan L.

    I have to say I absolutely love clam chowwwwder! I got the sampler that came with 4 of their soups and a side of sourdough bread. I was super full and had a tough time finishing this, perfect for sharing and having a taste of everything, and a MUST when in the area. Very limited seating, but I would just get this to go and sit by the pier to enjoy the views of the ferry boats, people-watching, and the city skyline (plenty of seating just a block away!). I enjoyed the Smoked Salmon and the New England Chowder the most.

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    Mija & I were craving oysters, so we walked to the Taylors on Capitol Hill near our hotel…read more She, another rellie & I shared a dozen oysters, caesar salad, steamers and moqueca (Brazilian seafood stew | $26) and bread ($5) - not all items pictured. First of all, the oysters were outstanding! They have tanks here, so the person who takes your order picks your oysters. The oysters were uber fresh, briny and succulent. Secondarily, the salad was large and a nice palate cleanser w/ the lemon and fresh anchovies. The blonde waitress was really nice and brought me more anchovies. Next was the steamers (clams & mussels). Both shellfish were super fresh and cooked in a mild broth. The only thing missing was some frites. Lastly, the moqueca had a rich broth, and a little bit of rice to balance the broth. There was a ton of fresh seafood, and we dipped the sourdough baguette to mop up the broth. Regarding the ambiance, its open and casual. The tanks are in the center and you can see all the fresh seafood inc dungeness crabs. We interacted w/ three staff, and they were all super friendly & warm. We appreciated the great service, and were happy to pay the 18.9% service charge. Taylor has a few locations in Seattle, and I believe you can also do a tasting tour at their actual farms. After my experience, its no wonder they've been in biz since 1890.

    Got lucky on a Saturday afternoon when Google said "no wait," so we bolted over. "Table" turned out…read moreto be a couple of bar stools, but for two people it worked fine. We ordered the geoduck chowder, a dozen oysters, a mixed half-mussel / 青口 plate, baked oysters, and a lemon drop for my wife. Everything landed pretty much as expected. The chowder tasted like a lighter, slightly sour clam chowder--watery side of things, but I liked it, especially with the bread for dipping. Wife's lemon drop was... polite. More lemon than drop. The only real sour note wasn't on the menu: the automatic 20% service charge. Tips used to be optional appreciation. Now they're just payroll with extra steps. Nothing blew us away, nothing disappointed hard. Solid 4 stars.

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    4.3(226 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Downtown
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    Really good food with creative inspirations. Had 2 different spritzer drinks and both were…read moredelicious. The blueberry one was slightly better IMO. Our server was wonderful and super helpful at choosing our food. Highly recommend. And when we went back on Friday without reservations, they were hopping... so do reserve ahead.

    "My wife and I recently visited Seattle to catch a Mariners game on September 8th. During our trip,…read moreI was craving fresh oysters on the half shell and noticed 'Half Shell' nearby, which had solid reviews. My wife doesn't eat oysters, but she was happy to join me. We took two seats at the bar and were essentially ignored for the first five minutes by the bartender. Eventually, she dropped off two glasses of water without saying a word. Since no menus were offered, I walked over to the hostess stand to get one myself. The bar was full, but most guests already had their food, so it wasn't a matter of the server being overwhelmed. After another five minutes, she finally came over and asked, 'I see you have a menu, do you want to order anything?' I nearly said no we just wanted water, but I took the high road and ordered a dozen oysters. The oysters arrived quickly via another staff member and were genuinely very good--though the accompanying sauce was so bland and neutral that the oysters were better off plain. However, we were never asked if we wanted drinks. I would have loved a beer, but without knowing the options, I decided to stick with water, finish up, and leave. During the entire time I ate, no one checked in on us. When I asked for the check, the bartender's demeanor changed instantly. She was suddenly friendly as she handed over the payment terminal--clearly putting on a nice act right when it was time to leave a tip. We both saw right through it. Would I recommend Half Shell? Yes for the oysters, but a hard no for the service and atmosphere. We won't be returning."

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    My coworker and I had some time to kill in Seattle before our flight home and were told that The…read morePink Door was a great place to check out, so we decided to give it a try for lunch. The place is definitely a little tricky to find, and the door itself isn't quite as pink as you might expect! But once we found it, we were lucky enough to get a table for two on a Saturday without much trouble. We each had a drink, and I ordered the linguine alle vongole. It had a generous amount of clams and was really delicious. The food was excellent, the service was great, and the atmosphere was even better. I'm sure this place gets especially fun in the evenings when they have live music and entertainment, although I imagine getting a table is considerably more difficult then. Honestly, I'm glad we experienced it for lunch because it was a great way to spend some time before heading to the airport. Overall, really glad we stopped in. Great food, great service, and a really cool atmosphere. We definitely lucked out getting a table, and I'd happily come back the next time I'm in Seattle. Five stars!

    The food at this restaurant was delicious, I'm not surprised it's so hard to get a reservation!…read moreHowever, the portions are quite small, so be prepared to need an appetizer in addition to the entree. I got the popular lasagna, and it was so good but very small. The cioppino was the perfect size and the bread it came with was perfect for dipping. So delicious, I highly recommend! The cake was kinda hard so not the biggest fan, it did taste good but it didn't seem as fresh as it could've been and it didn't really taste like basil.

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    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi•South Lake Union, Eastlake
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    We had a really good meal at Duke's on South Lake Union. We got the crab cake burger, salmon bites,…read morechowder and some cocktails, but the coconut shrimp was definitely the highlight for me. Everything was really good and there was a nice variety of things to order. We sat outside on the dock and the seating was probably my favorite part of the whole experience. Being right on the water with the boats and Lake Union around you made it such a fun Seattle dining experience. The staff was nice and the service was good too. Definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice because the view really makes it worth it.

    We were in Seattle for a few days and looked up some of the top places for clam chowder. We had…read morealready tried the number one spot, so we made the trip up toward Lake Union to try this one. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and were told the wait would be about an hour and 15 minutes. We asked about the bar, and after about five minutes, two seats opened up. We ordered the Dinghy chowder sampler so we could try three different chowders. We came for the clam chowder. I thought the flavor was good, although the texture was a little different for me. The biggest disappointment was the regular clam chowder. We don't eat bacon, and they told us the bacon could not be left out. Since clam chowder was the main reason we came, that really took away from the experience. A few minutes after we ordered, a couple sitting next to us at the bar asked the same question we did: "Is there bacon in the award-winning clam chowder?" When the server said yes, they said, "Okay, never mind. We don't want that." So we weren't the only ones asking. We ended up having the lobster chowder. Overall, 3 out of 5. The experience was okay, but because we couldn't really try the clam chowder we came for, we don't plan to come back.

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    0.3 mi•Belltown
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