We came to visit here so of course they had the best clam chowder in the world. I would love to come here again! We got the full sampler as well as the lobster roll which was small but good!! But would definitely get more chowder and bread next time! It can get pretty busy since it's so popular! So space can get tight, we sat outside. This place is a must! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Maine-Style Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The line is long, but well worth the wait! Not sure what to get? Get the sampler or get the Market chowder (today was lobster, shrimp, and crab)! Love it and will be back). read more

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

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Best chowder I've had! Located in the bustling Pike Place market, it is a MUST when visiting Seattle. Lines for seated dining can be long but there is a to go window for pickup when ordering with a QR code with shorter wait times. There is public seating under the red umbrellas in the front of the public market. New England clam chowder and seafood bisque were super creamy, flavorful, and chock-full of clams and seafood. I only got the small ($9.95) but highly recommend getting the large which is only a few bucks more. You also get a piece of sourdough bread with each order. Ambiance is outdoor seating for those lucky enough to get one! read more

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I was really excited to try this place after seeing the huge line while walking through Pike Place Market. Luckily, our tour guide mentioned it's much easier to order online and he was right! It literally took just one minute for my order to be ready, so definitely skip the line and go that route. I got the New England clam chowder and it was absolutely delicious, creamy, flavorful, and totally worth the hype! read more

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

This is definitely the best chowder we have ever tried. They provide large chunks of seafood and the flavors are so rich. The textures are creamy, and they provide bread and crackers on the side. We recommend ordering on the app and picking up the food to avoid the long wait. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A line out the door is always a good sign, and this is confirmed to be a legit local spot that keeps people coming back as well as welcoming newcomers from all over. This was the best chowder I have ever had, leaving me with the fondest memories of enjoying my cup with my wife and family outside in the misty rain. The ingredients were beyond fresh, and the ordering was efficient. The staff were friendly and quick. Think the episode of Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" without the man with the Ladle yelling at you. This chowder needs to be eaten sitting down. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Crab, Oyster & Chorizo Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by this spot to try their lobster roll and famous chowder. I will say the portions are just right. I have been to a lot of places in my lifetime and have tried different lobster rolls and chowder. This place imo was average in the flavors of the chowder. As for the lobster rolls, it was over priced and not good, lacked flavor. The service was awesome, for as much service as they get. The place has seating inside and outside. I don't think I would come back. Definitely try it if you must. read more

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There was a long line out the door, but we ordered online so we only ended up waiting a couple minutes after arriving. If you order online, you wait at a line that's inside near the other shops and wait for them to call your name. I like the chowder flight if it's your first time so you can try everything. It's good for sharing with maybe one other person if you're both hungry. I liked that they included some sourdough bread and crackers too This is how I would rank the different chowders in the flight from favorite to least favorite: new England, crab and oyster, seafood, then salmon. I personally liked the new England and the crab/oyster more than the others by far and probably would just order one of those if I came back read more

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

Chowder was delicious. Luckily for us when we came, the line was short. And there was not waiting. Heard many good reviews therefore we had to try it. You would need to buy your food first before searing. There is an employee that goes around to patrol the tables. read more

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

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I was very disappointed. This is the most reviewed and still holds a very high rating on Yelp. So it was our only pre planned meal of the entire trip. I usually plan one "must try" place and the others are based on vicinity. When we arrived there was a very long line for dine in. But there was a person pushing order from their website to go and it would be much faster. It still took awhile to get their to go order processed then we still had to find a place to eat. Once we ate the chowder itself was solid, butter crab and lobster rolls were very lackluster. For all the trouble it was definitely way over rated. read more

Pro-tip - order to go and skip the line (which wraps around the block). I ordered the 4 pack sampler which has a New England, seared scallop and smoked salmon chowders. It also includes a seafood bisque and two pieces of bread. Probably one of the best things I had at the market and on my trip. Truly incredible. I'm sure the other food here is also good My only "negative" feedback is to label which chowders are which. New England is a dead giveaway but the others I struggled with; which one is Seared Salmon and which one is the Seafood (I 100% mislabeled them in my pictures lol). I may have even labeled the bisque incorrectly :) read more

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Seeing the Yelp reviews my wife and I decided to go and see what was the place about. The place is very busy but the wait was quick. We both ordered the New England Clam Chowder. Our first impression is the chowder is good but somewhat expensive. The only negative is you can't sit down until you place your order. read more

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We had to try the chowder here while in Seattle. There was a line before the place even opened, and seating is limited, but we managed to find a spot. They also don't allow anyone to reserve a spot, you have to have food on the table in order to sit down. I ordered the 4 chowder sampler. They were very good, but I couldn't finish them. Probably better for 2 people or if you are very hungry. My favorite was the seafood bisque...it was just perfect! My least favorite was the smoked salmon. It wasn't bad, I just didn't care for it. My daughter and I also ordered a shrimp roll to split. It was pretty small, but I didn't love it, so I let her have my half. The line moves quickly, and the staff is friendly. They also have good fresh squeezed lemonade! read more

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This is going to be one of those reviews where I disagree strongly with the high rating. Although I stayed in Seattle for about four months a couple years back, this restaurant always had a massive line out the door and down the street so I'd never been inside even though I'd walked past it a million times. Since we were in town this weekend I got there just after opening and there were maybe seven or eight people ahead of me, but the line was moving fairly slow since they only have one cashier and one ladler. I ordered my small clam chowder to go and because the counter was so cramped it just felt uncomfortable to pay even with the small amount of people that were in the store. I'm a huge fan of clam chowder but once I started to dig into my clam chowder and had the first couple bites, I was shocked because it was just not good. Parts of it were very salty where it had not been mixed properly and there weren't many clams in it. We have a shop 'Escape from Fisherman's Wharf' near us in California which has amazing homemade chowder and the flavor profile of Pike Place Chowder just wasn't good. I had about five or six bites total and then decided to toss it. The service was helpful, but it's clear it's very much a tourist fad and not actually amazing clam chowder, so if you are actually a big fan of chowder, I would skip it. read more

We waited in line against the green doors to find out they only do online orders. I had to step outside of the building to get phone signal and I put my order in. I lined up again and they are very fast calling out orders. I had my order within 5 minutes. We did the 4 cup chowder sampler. My husband ate the ones that contained fish since I have a fish allergy intolerance (sad I know). He said the salmon one was his favorite. My favorite was the seared scallop as it had a hint of sweetness to it. The flavor of the chowder was great but I barely had chunks of clam or scallops in mine which is my only complaint. My husband also tried the lobster roll which he liked but it could have used a little more flavor. There's no seating assigned for this eatery so you do have to find seating elsewhere in the market building. There is a bathroom available just around the corner inside the same building. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I know this is one of the highest rated places to eat in Pike Place but I've also seen some say it is overrated. I wasn't sure what to believe but we tried it anyway. I'm SO glad we did. I'm not a clam fan so I passed on the clam chowder but the seafood bisque was a stand out option. I ordered from the pick up stand and it was a pretty short wait. I ordered the small cup and split it with my friend. It was so smooth, creamy, and flavorful. If we weren't on a mission to try a ton of different places around the market, I would have ordered another. The soup also came with a piece of sourdough which was great dipped in the broth. I'll definitely be making a stop at Pike Place Chowder next time I'm in Seattle. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best Chowder I have ever had hands down. We were at the market on Saturday afternoon and hungry. Market was packed due to great weather and the World Cup in town. Line for the place was long but little secret, head inside scan the QR code and order "carry out" and just go find a place to sit and eat either around market or waterfront. Much quicker and great service. Had NE Clam Chowder and Crab Chowder both were excellent and can definitely see why they have won awards for the soup. We also ordered a Dungeness crab roll, which was delicious and buttery the vibe at the market while crowded was awesome and this just lent to the experience highly recommend. read more

Reviews are dead on regarding the clam chowder. Taste is sooooo good, flavors blend well together and none of the ingredients are overpowering. A must try. Fish n chips were really good. Lobster roll was just OK. All in all the chowder is stupid good read more

Pike Place Chowder - Clam chowder, fish and chips and lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A Seattle classic. Super touristy place but there is a reason why everyone (tourists AND locals) come here. The line moves pretty fast though. Connecticut Style Lobster Roll - packed with lobster (they do not skimp out at all!). The lemon brought out brightness to the lobster meat. The roll was buttered up to perfection, and warm. Everything worked really well together and I enjoyed it. New England Clam Chowder - We got this in a bread bowl form. It was so good and creamy. Not too rich where I couldn't eat a lot of it. I did notice they put a lot of potatoes, but not too much where it was overpowering all the other ingredients. I could taste a good amount of clams. The bread bowl was a great vessel to eat chowder in, I just wish the bread was not as tough. Only down side is that it is hard to find seating nearby when it's a nice day. They have very limited seating in their store and in the area right outside of the store, and it is a little cramped. They do have someone guiding people to sit. Maybe a better idea is to get it to go and find seating somewhere else in the market or by the pier. Very glad that I finally got to try this place after so many years! I do want to try the other flavors of chowder they have as well. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was here with a friend for a Saturday Pike Place crawl! There was a short line even at 5pm but it moved fairly quickly and the line was very organized. We ordered a small cup of the clam chowder which came with some oyster crackers and sourdough bread. It came PIPING hot so we had to give it a little time to cool off. There's seating and staff will help you find seating otherwise there's some self-service Pike Place market seating across the alley. The chowder was thick and creamy and had lots of great chunks of veggies and seafood. The oyster crackers were a great texture add as well. The soup was very rich and it definitely needed the tang of the sourdough to cut through but overall very delicious soup. read more

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

It was my first time in Seattle and I heard that Pike Place Chowder was something that cannot be questioned. We were 4 and we were lucky to do it in time to get a table outside on a Friday night- it must be known though that there is not much seating as the foot traffic is too heavy. They also offer the 4 or 8 option that we selected as 8 so that we can order and sample one of the all. The soups have not been labeled and therefore we had to attempt each soup at a time and guesses in trying to ascertain what the food was. Two or three of them went fairly well together, and all the other ones were good! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Saw this place on TikTok and it definitely lived up to the hype. The line was ginormous however went by fairly quickly. The service is super welcoming and quick! The food? ASTONISHING. Fresh, warm, exploding with flavor. Everyone needs to try this spot atleast once. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Clam chowder bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic! Definitely the absolute best chowder that I ever had. We got the 8 piece sample so we could try one of each. It included oyster crackers and some really delicious spurdough bread. If you are with your family and don't mind sharing this is definitely the best option so you can try absolutely everything. I think my favorites were the new England clam chowder (still love the basics) and the oyster/clam/ chorizo. If you order this, recommend that you take a picture of the soups in the counter as the service will place it in the same order. But it really doesn't matter because they will all be good. Good the non tomato based chowder it is a nice touch broth so perfect for a cold day. We came during an off time mid week so no line, but i would guess this place must have lines out the door on the weekend. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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I can see why there's always a long line!! First meal in Seattle and this is exactly what I needed! The chowder is reasonable priced and the lobster rolls are a bit pricey but you pay for the quality and it does not disappoint! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place. I've been to Seattle 2x & came here both times. The lines for this place are always crazy but I got here about 20 mins before they opened so I was 3rd in line. I got the special chowder which was lobster, shrimp & clams I think in the bread bowl . Yum so good & it was raining & cold that day so it was perfect. They get you in & out and they have it down. There are a few tables & bar inside to sit well it's inside but there is no physical wall so you still feel the air but then they have a separate patio which is outside. It's a cute spot & best chowder I've had but get there early if you want a guaranteed spot to sit & eat your food as the 2x I've been the line wraps around the building. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Chowder in a bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

EXPERIENCE: I was so excited to try this clam chowder! It was my first time in Seattle. It was already busy around 11am, so the kind employee told me if I ordered online and picked it up from the pickup window, it would only take a few minutes! I grabbed my chowder and walked to a grassy area across the street to enjoy it. FOOD: I am very picky when it comes to clam chowder. I grew up in Marin County, Ca and they have outstanding chowder, especially in the city. I like it super thick and flavorful. I don't enjoy bacon in chowder, but these days it's hard to escape. This chowder accomplished the thickness. There were a lot of tender clams, which was nice. I do not enjoy eating chewy clams. My one complaint was the flavor was lacking. I don't know what it was about it, but the flavor was just ok. I did not want to take away another star, but I would actually give this chowder 3/5 stars. read more

Pike Place Chowder - New England Clam Chowder. 3/5. Something with the flavor was lacking, but I loved the thickness! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fantastic clam chowder. I got it both days I was in town. The service is quick and the chowder is fresh and hot. I opted to pick up my online order to avoid waiting in line. It was still hot when I got to the pier. Clam chowder came with some oyster crackers and a slice of bread. 100% would come again for another chowder! Next time I might also try a crab/lobster roll. read more

Literally the best Clam Chowder in the world I ate this every single day I was in Seattle. The creaminess, the crunch of the potatoes, the flavor of the clams... it was all magical You won't find a better clam chowder on earth! Their awards speak for themselves Just a reminder, you typically wait at least 20-30 minutes for the chowder. There's always a massive line ! read more

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When in Seattle trying Pike Place Chowder is a must. This spot is casual no frills for awesome seafood - especially their chowders and the service is really fast. I had come here years ago when I first visited Seattle and I loved it so of course I had to come back. I tried the New England style clam chowder with came with lots of clams and bacon. It was super creamy and every bite was delicious! Prices have definitely gone up as it was $10 bucks for a small, but definitely enjoyed it! Definitely worth trying the samplers if you come in a bigger group! read more

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

So good I wasn't even able to take the picture before eaten. The line is long but it moves fast. There's not much seating very little sitting, so I would definitely recommend grabbing to go, a lot of chowder to pick from my favorite was the seafood bisque,!! The warm lobster roll was by far my favorite roll!! I can see this being a local favorite and a tourist attraction. It is definitely worth the try.!! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Good soup! If you survive the line, it's very yummy! It does go by fast. You may need to get your order to go because sitting down isn't always an option. I love the seafood bisque. The smoked salmon clam chowder hit the spot. read more

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

Honestly really liked our sampler! I'm glad they offer it as an option. I can see why it's a hit. My favorite was the market chowder! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite bites of 2025 came from this place. It was so good that I had to come back not that long after my first visit. Some may say it's a tourist trap, but with nine thousand plus reviews and holding steady at almost 5 stars on Yelp, they have got to be doing something right. This location is their flagship location located in the heart of Pike Place Market. It's in an alley so follow your nose and look for the crowd to find this place. Every time I have visited or walked by this location, there is always a line. The shop itself is tiny. You can probably seat 15-20 people inside, but they do have a patio outside. They have staff directing traffic and keeping the crowds moving to accommodate everyone. Even though it stays busy, the staff is always very friendly and will take the time to answer questions. Us southerners came in and had questions and they happily helped us. The name of the game here is chowder. I don't trust it anywhere else except in this part of the country or New England. On my first visit, I went with their award winning New England Clam Chowder. They have also won awards for their Seafood Bisque, Crab & Oyster Chowder, and Scallop Chowder. On my second visit, my crew and I decided to try all their heavy hitters and got the 4 cup sampler where you get to try any four hot chowders or bisque. Let me tell you, that first bite of chowder was life changing. It was hearty, meaty and full of flavor. It was also very comforting with the weather being cold outside. Every single soup we tried was amazing, but the OG clam chowder reigned supreme. Chowder is in their name, but they are also known for their rolls served warm and cold. My personal preference and in my opinion the best way to have it is served warm. You can get different varieties such as with lobster, crab or shrimp. We of course had to try both warm options which was the Connecticut style lobster roll and the Connecticut style Dungeness crab roll. Both the crab and lobster came out just warm enough from basting in a melted butter bath and was piled high on a perfectly toasted, buttered bun. I loved both, but the lobster roll was divine and my favorite. The lobster was high quality and just melted in my mouth. It was so good, my friends had to get one more serving before heading to the airport to go home. Going back to the same places while on vacation is usually not how I roll because I want to try all the things everywhere I go. Pike Place Chowder has earned my repeat business though and will always be a stop when in Seattle. I will for sure be back! read more

To-go order, placed online so we could skip the line. Best clam chowder and a must have every time we are in the area. Be prepared to wait in line if you don't order ahead. Glad I found out that trick the last time we came. Cute and quaint, great service! read more

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Wow, where to start, line was horrible, but it moved pretty quickly. Seating is also very limited, but these are "only" negatives I can say., So solid 4.5 stars. Although we are from TN, we travel all over. Boy is this place legit. I tried sampler (4) of the pic I uploaded. All of them slightly different, but unique in their own way. Like seafood best. Would I come here again, absolutely and it's worth the wait. (My opinion) read more

Pike Place Chowder - 4 award winning chowders - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Deliciously chowder. Enjoyed it very much. I was surprised how long the line was... got the idea to order online. Waited 10 minutes.. loved it read more

Pike Place Chowder - Very popular place - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had been looking forward to finally visiting Pike Place Chowder, and made sure it was my first stop when I landed in Seattle. Although I came in late afternoon, there was still a line out the door so I would definitely recommend ordering ahead of time through Yelp so that you can walk around Pike Place Market while waiting for your soup. The downside is that seating is only available for dine-in customers, but there are plenty of seating available across the street at the Market. I ordered their famous clam chowder and smoked salmon chowder ($10.95 each), which came with oyster crackers and a slice of sourdough bread. The smoked salmon chowder was a little too salty for my preference, but you definitely get the smoked salmon flavor, along with potatoes and capers. I personally preferred the clam chowder, which comes with potatoes, clams, and bacon in a very indulgent, creamy base. I'd love to return and try their seafood bisque or their seared scallop chowder, both of which I've heard great things about. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Omg. Do not skip this place for the BEAT chowders... salmon, clam, lobster and crab.... The bread is delicious the soup is served in. Seating is very limited, but they do seem to make it work so don't let this detour you from eating here. This is a must come back to place. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Salmon chowder in their homemade bread bowl. - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Upon approach, if you're wondering what that long line is, you've arrived. Be prepared to wait! I wasn't patient enough to observe the cadence of the line, so decided I'd check back later. Two more times within an hours time I walked past and the lines never ceased to build. Right before heading to my car I decided to take one more stroll past and to my luck there were only 2 people in line. I lucked out because another group who came up behind me were told sorry, they were closed. I am guessing with the popularity of this place it's a normal occurrence! I tried the regular Cream based clam chowder and was NOT disappointed! It comes with a stub of tangy Seattle sourdough which was a nice touch. The soup itself was perfectly flavored and rich with soft pink clams in every bite. Needless to say, I will always check the alley near closing to grab some chowder to take home for later! read more

This was a perfect lunch for a rainy day! The line was pretty long and out the door as always, but my friends and I didn't mind waiting. The inside was pretty crowded but there's a lot of seating in the alleyway behind. We got the New England Clam Chowder and it was so good. It was so rich and creamy and they did NOT skimp out on the clams because I definitely felt like every bite had some clam in it. Love this place so much and it's always worth the wait! read more