Visited on a weekday, 20 mins before closing. There was barely any line and was lucky that they had all the chowders available. Ordered the Flight of (4) Chowders New England Clam Chowder Chorizo, Oyster Crab Chowder Scallop Chowder Seafood Chowder I loved the classic New England, but the Chorizo Oyster Crab was my second favorite. My least favorite was the Seafood Chowder, however that was my bf's favorite. Nothing wrong with any of the chowders, just personal taste preference. All chowders were hot and came with some bread for dipping and oyster crackers. Dog-Friendly and had dog treats ready for my pup. read more

Came by to get a cup New England Clam Chowder since I walked by earlier in my trip and it was packed. It was wonderful. Enough potatoes and served hot and very rich. Lots of clam pieces and very fresh. Came with a piece of fresh bread. Definitely recommend stopping by if you enjoy chowder. They have a nice variety on the menu including different styles of chowder and sandwiches. Staff was very friendly. Location was great, storefront was very clean and organized and I always appreciate when all condiments are readily available and they're clean and organized. Weekend when I walked by it was very busy but no wait during the week. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Checked in and got a great deal on the chowder sampler! We had them choose the four for us but requested chorizo chowder definitely be one of them. Every single one was so good! The chorizo did definitely steal the show. A subtle hint of spicy, beautiful dark yellow color and so much flavor. These cups are heavy and the two of us struggled to finish our sampler but I'm sure on a hungry day this sampler is perfect for two. You get two slices of bread and some oyster crackers with it as well and it's all delicious. We even got lucky and found a cute spot right at the counter immediately. This location gets super busy though and finding seating is not usually so easy so if you get it to go I recommend going through the market and enjoying your chowder with a view. read more

Got here right before they open at 11 and there was already a long line. We ended up ordering togo just because i wanted to try the chowder. Im not normally a fan of new england clam chowder but i will say this is only of the best ones ive ever had. It had so much clams inside! Each spoonful had bites of clams and potatoes in it. The consistency was not too thick which i like. Great chowder! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yes, it's in a super touristy section of town. But it's solid chowder at a solid price. I'm from the east coast, so that is my benchmark. We've had the Boston-style white chowder and the red Manhattan-style chowder. Both were excellent. Good amount of tasty clams. Broth tastes good just the way it should. I don't know what else to say, except trust the East Coast girl! it's good! read more

The line here is always extremely long. I ordered the traditional chowder, and although the chowder is delicious for a small size cup for $9, the value is not worth the soup. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Taste like crap, overpriced, and the service is absolutely terrible -- never coming back again!

I was out of town and wanted to try some good claim chowder in Seattle. I arrived at the location a little early and there was a line prior to the business opening. So make sure you go early. I ordered the regular claim chowder, lobster roll and crab sandwich. The food was a little pricey but good. I had a great experience at this location and would recommended them if you are in for a good sandwich and soup. Enjoy!!!!!! read more

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I get that they are busy and its frustrating to handle large crowds all the time, but no one from this location, other than the girl handing out the take out menus, was nice or interested in answering questions. It was full on soup nazi service. I did order online but the app did not give me the order number until well past my order. When I went to ask about this issue, I was told dont stand in the hall - which I understood why it should be clear, but where and who could I ask? Basically I was told to go away. Eventually they kept calling out my name (not an order number and I got my order - no utensils or nothing. None of the staff wanted to even look at me. We are pretty easygoing (check out my other reviews) but this was awful. The Chowder is excellent to be fair so they can get away with horrible service. My favorite was the crab and oyster with the seafood bisque a close second. Lots of seafood and veggies and very comforting. I actually liked Ivars New England style better. The Manhattan style was watery and reminded me of Campbell Soup. My recommendation is to go to Westlake Mall and next to Din Tai Fung is a quieter location with a smaller menu and nicer staff. You dont have the stress or headache of dealing with the craziness of the Pikes location. We had a wonderful trip to Seattle. The visit to this place was the worst part of the trip. read more

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Part two of our last lunch in town, my husband and I decided to grab a bowl of chowder. The line was long but moved quickly. I appreciated that they do not allow people to save seats or tables until they have received their food, because that can always be the hardest part of finding a spot to eat. I opted for the classic New England clam chowder while my husband decided to try the smoked salmon chowder. Both of us decided to get our chowder in a bread bowl which was unnecessary but equally delicious. Both chowders were very tasty and perfect to combat the cold, rainy Seattle Sunday afternoon. We also decided to split a lobster roll with hot butter. The lobster roll was small which was good for sharing so that we weren't stuffed but a disappointment considering the price. The line makes sense, this chowder is the real deal. read more

Some of the BEST CLAM CHOWDER EVER!!!! This place is popular and for a good reason. The line is long but moves fast. Got the traditional clam chowder and it was so flavorful. It was creamy and not fishy. There were a good amount of clams in it that was very tasty. Definitely going back!!! read more

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The best chowder you can ever tasted. I always eat here when I get to Seattle. I even freeze it and bring back to California. Please open one here please read more

Hands down the best clam chowder I've ever had. My husband doesn't even like soup/chowder & he loves this! The warm lobster roll is amazing, decent amount of meat, toasted bun, & warm butter YUM read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my gosh. This chowder was...everything. Like the kind of everything where you Google for duplicate recipes so you can make it at home when (if) the weather ever gets cold in Texas. Chunks of tender potatoes. Globs of smoked salmon. Super creamy and smooth. Delicious! Best eaten sitting on an uncomfortable bench in an overcrowded marketplace. read more

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We went here bc Luke's was out of their lobster rolls. I understand inflation but $35 for a 6 inch roll is a bit blasphemous. Smoked salmon chowder was delicious. There was a line but it went pretty quickly- no place to sit though. read more

I absolutely love this place. The New England clam chowder is so delicious and I love loading it with oyster crackers. There is a bit of a line from what I can remember (pre-Covid) but the line moves pretty fast. I always come to pike place chowder when I visit! read more

Pike Place Chowder - New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Been in seattle for 5 years and never got pike place chowder. I know.. crazy. But alas, I came at a time where there was NO LINE. Such a rare instance so I had to take advantage of it. This place usually has a line wrapped all the way down the alley!! I got the classic Market Chowder and one bowl is wayyyy more than enough for one person. The chowder itself is so creamy but not too thick. They also definitely did not skimp out on the seafood which is how I like to base my verdict on good chowder. Overall, super delicious and I can see why people wait in such a line for their chowder. Definitely a seattle must have!! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Market Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this chowder! Every time I come to Seattle, I get some of this! What's great is that with online orders, you don't stand in the freakishly long line with everyone else. You go inside the little mall, turn left and there's an online window. All ready for you! read more

The food at Pike Place Market is hit or miss but at Pike Place Chowder it is a massive hit....The New England clam chowder which I had, came in a fresh bread bowl with a very healthy serving of chowder and by the end of the meal I felt I had a complete meal. Usually with chowder I need to season it, however with PPC the New England Chowder required no season, the flavor was massive but fortunately the price was not. I like the ambiance of the restaurant with photos on the wall and located in a tiny corner and you can see the chowder being prepared. additionally, the service was fantastic as they dealt with a very long line in a timely manner allowing significant patrol turnover so getting a seat wasnt a big issue. highly recommend. read more

We ordered a bunch of soups to try each one. Clam chowder was the best one. I am from Florida and have eaten better but this was very good! The lobster roll was very good also. read more

The Connecticut-style lobster roll was really good, buttery and the lobster's is really fresh. I got manhattan's style chowder, wth was wrong with me, it's tomato soup base , why? Why did I do that? I want clam chowder the creamery uggh. the restaurant is across from pike market place, not a lot of seatings , if you're going in a big group, might not be a place to fit all. I went alone alone so I sat up at the counter. Highly recommended the lobster rolls, maybe I'll go back for the creamy clam chowder this week. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll - Served Warm and Manhattan Style Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best chowder hands down. Quick with online order. Awesome little area and stop. Come here if in Seattle!!

Clam chowder are good. Got sampler four 5oz servings: New England, Smoked Salmon Chowder, Seafood Bisque, and Seared Scallop. It's a bit pricey but its worth the try. I would go back again and get the New England and try other chowder. This chowder is perfect for Seattle weather. Also, go got the Captain Roll, I don't recommend although the bread is good. In the Captain roll its crab meat and 3pcs of shrimp, taste is very bland, nothing special. Its not that busy and service is fast. Came here Saturday lunch time, there was a line but waited for 15mins. And got my food right away. read more

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The chowder is really good. The line tends to be long, but it's well managed and moves quickly. The service was friendly and gave us extra silverware and cups when they saw we had a family there. There isn't enough seating there to stay, so plan to eat elsewhere if there is a crowd. If your kids are picky, there aren't enough options. The adults liked it, kids less so. read more

THE BEST SOUP EVER! Suchhhh a fan of this place. Even being crazy busy, the line moves really quickly and the service is fantastic. People are so kind there. Expect a big piece of warm sourdough bread on the side- perfection! I loved the smoked salmon chowder and my partner got the delicious scallop soup. They were so perfect. Highly recommend taking it to go and eating it in the market where you can catch views of the sound. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Even if there is a long line, come here! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is my second time and this place is always a hit! Fast service, delicious chowder and great location. Right in the middle of the market. Lines can be long but you won't be in it waiting for too long. First time I went I waited about 10 mins, second time 15 mins. read more

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The line is intimidating but trust me, it goes by really, really quickly! And the chowders are well worth the wait. I got in line on a Saturday and it only took us about 20 minutes to reach the front of the line. While we waited, my boyfriend and I browsed the menu. They had different kinds of seafood rolls available and different kinds of chowders. They also have a sampler plate - I would highly recommend this one if you want to try them all. When we got up to the line, the guys helping us were completely unfazed by how busy it was, and best of all: they were friendly. Usually at touristy spots like this, the workers are aren't the nicest (I understand... I worked at Disneyland Starbucks UGH) but they greeted us with a smile, asked us if we had any questions, and were happy to ring us up. I got the sample chowder platter which had all their chowders in these 6oz cups and I also got the Connecticut lobster roll. We grabbed our food and searched for seating. Luckily, we were able to find seating right next to the place (thank GOD). We sat down under the bright umbrellas and began to take out all the containers. I was a little confused because all the containers weren't labeled, so we got the fun of guessing which one was which. Some of them we were able to figure out, but three or four of them we were a little confused on which one was which. They all tasted absolutely AMAZING though. The Connecticut lobster roll was a 7/10 for me. The bread was buttered perfectly but there wasn't enough lemon or butter on the lobster pieces. If you didn't get a buttered part of the bread, then you would've thought that the lobster was really, really dry. All in all, I would absolutely come here again. Here's a little secret: inside the market, there's a pick-up/online order area where there is literally NO line! I would just pick up there and then head outside to where the tables are. It's much faster. We only stumbled across it after we were wandering around the market. If we'd known, we would've just ordered to-go there! read more

Freaking delicious!! It's located in the famous Pikes Market, so beware, the lines and crowds can be a headache, not to mention not finding anywhere to sit and enjoy your chowder. Pro tip, go on a Friday before the craziness of the weekend crowd shows up. The line wasn't terrible for us, we waited less than 10 minutes to order and you get your food almost immediately. I did the 4 ct chowder sampler and loved them all! The fiancé got the crab and shrimp roll. read more

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My friend and I waited in a long line to order come chowder. The line moved quick enough that it didn't feel like we were there for a super long time. We decided we would both get the sampler and each of us would order four chowders of the menu while the other ordered the remaining four chowders. We found a place to sit and ate everything. There were some chowder that tasted good while others were not bad and it was definitely good that we both got the sampler. We were able to try the whole menu of chowder. The bread that came with it was not a big piece but sufficient. I would recommend any of the chowder if you're a fan of chowder. If you're not but still want to try the place, then I would say the New England Clam Chowder would be your best choice. Pike Place Chowder was definitely a must try if you're a chowder fan and you're in the Seattle area. read more

Pike Place Chowder - New England Clam Chowder, Smoked Salmon Cheddar Chowder, Market Chowder, and Crab & Oyster Chowder (in no particular order) - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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While I do think it's better to go to the Pacific mall location down the street, I guess it's not a full Seattle tourist experience if you don't wait in line for this location. We came here 20 minutes before opening, and there was already a line. If you don't know what to get, definitely get the New England clam chowder or the sampler. Since it's mostly chowder, the line moved quickly once they opened. There is limited seating in the store, but you can go in the back and try to find seating there. Also an option to avoid the line, you can place and order online and pick it up from the back area. read more

I don't get it. Friends were in from out of town and wanted Pike Place Chowder. They insisted on it. I told them there's good chowder all over town. Nope! They wanted Pike Place Chowder. Thus, we waited in a cattle line for 20 minutes and finally were allowed to order takeout. The salmon chowder was good, nothing special, and very expensive. We sat at a dirty wooden table without any charm. Again, I don't get the popularity. I am not a crowd follower or have any need to fit in with the masses. I blaze my own path, something becoming rare in this era of social media conformity. I think the younger generations are missing out and allow themselves to be influenced by what the social order prescribes. It is very sad. Pike Place Chowder is not worth the crowds or wait. read more

Easy to expect it to be overrated but it really is wonderful. Check the menu above the register closely for clear ingredients--the printed menus given out in line do not mention chorizo in some items. read more

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Boy is the line always long! If you want to sit in their area then feel free to wait. I opted to just do mobile order instead since there are a lot of public seating around that area. It was either an hour wait or 10 mins. The clam chowder is soo I good I had to go another time before I left Seattle. read more

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Finally went here for lunch after it was highly recommended by a co-worker. The place had won many awards for best Chowder. Service was great, very friendly employees. Very small inside, seating for maybe 10 people, but a lot of outdoor seating. So I decided to try the Market chowder. It changes every day. Today it was lobster and crab. It was fabulous. That's all I can say. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other chowders. Located next to Pike Place Market. read more

Incredibly packed and a very long line. Ordering went smooth though and from there service was fast af. Seating inside and out but I was lucky to find a standing spot by where they serve people to set my bowls down. We got the sampler. The scallop chowder was absolutely life changing. So amazingly flavorful. I'm sure I'll be chasing that for a while. The market chowder burned a few layers off the roof of my mouth and it took my days to taste fully again, be careful!!!!!! The clam chowder was better than most, not amazing but some of the best I've had in a long time. Their sourdough bread sucks, not sour, and no consistency in size. (Ripped out from the bread bowls) It made me miss SF. read more

The clam chowder was so good. I went for crab legs and I'm glad I did! Awww! So good! The ambiance was beautiful and the waiter was great.

I was given the wrong chowder, even though the person who scooped it was well aware that I asked for vegan chowder instead of new england chowder. It was a bit shocking to see her scoop into the new england chowder right after repeating my order back to me. I understand mistakes can happen, especially when you have a line out the door and are trying to be quick. However, it's important to pay attention to what you're doing. It was frustrating to get the wrong order but what was even more frustrating was waiting to get my order corrected. No tables were open so I had to get my order to-go. There was only one line, no designated line for "pick up" that I could've waited in, which is odd considering they advertise skip-the-line pickup. Anyways, I was not about to wait in that long line again for something that was not my fault, so I had to politely excuse myself to the front and wait by the side of the register for someone to acknowledge me. Which took a while. They could clearly see me standing there with a pike place chowder bag in hand and no one said a word to me for almost 10 minutes! Seriously, I only had one small container of chowder - it would've taken a few seconds to get a replacement. I was not about to step in front of customers waiting in line and get yelled at. The cashier couldn't be bothered to look at me, nor could the person who messed up my order in the first place. I did eventually get someone else to help me but when they asked the scooper to get them a vegan chowder - she ignored them...the person helping me had to get it themselves. The experience in general soured my thoughts on coming back. I've worked in the industry before, I understand how things can get when you're busy. However, the customer service skills regarding the person scooping the chowder and the cashier were very poor. The vegan chowder itself wasn't remotely similar to chowder - it reminded me of lentil soup if anything...without the lentils. It was alright. read more

This place did not disappoint! There was a line down the alley so we opted to try ginger beers while we waited for a take out order. Chowder was delicious! We also ordered the crab roll, the bread was soft the crab was a bit sweet and not overly pungent. Definitely a must try while here in Seattle read more

Being from New England, I was hesitant but boy was I proven wrong! This is probably the best clam chowder I've ever had before. The staff was very friendly and the online order was fast and simple. As good as the clam chowder was, the seafood chowder was even better!! We got sour dough bread from the bakery next door and dipped into our flight of soups. The seared scallop chowder was very good as well, but not as good as the seafood chowder. Not really a place to sit so we found a bench. It was a perfect lunch! There was a bathroom close by, public to the market, and was clean. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

good taste good, order process is the dumbest thing i've ever seen. you order online and wait in line you can't talk to a person to krder your food. read more