I have had my fair share of my chowders from east coast to the west coast, and this is definitely one of the top chowders I have had. Other places sometimes can be watery or too much potatoes and not enough clams etc, but this place doesn't skimp on the seafood! read more

A MUST STOP FOR SOUP WHEN IM IN SEATTLE. Clam chowder is a fav dish of mine so i have tried it from many place from East to West Coast, this place still has the best for my taste. It's not right in the front of Pike Place so looking for it for the 1st time in the rain was a bit challenging. They do have seatings in and outside. You get the chowder right after you pay so that's a big plus imo. I started to notice that they ship their chowder to different states too so no more craving if I cant visit Seattle read more

Pike Place Chowder - New England Clam Chowder and Maine Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Doesn't look like much when you're waiting in line but my goodness it was delicious!! Recommend to anyone that enjoy chowder/ soups. Rich and decadent. I did the four sampler with the award winning ones. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's always hard for me to rate seafood restaurants since I am allergic to "most" seafood, but fortunately I can eat shrimp, crab, and lobster (the expensive stuff haha!). My girlfriend and her family lined up 30 minutes before they opened so we could be first in line and so we could grab some seats first. I ordered the Lobster roll as well as the Chicken and Corn Chowder. The Lobster roll was alright, lots of plump lobster meat which was nice, but not enough to counter the dry bread. I was hoping that it would be more moist. Or at least butter the bread and toast it a bit. The chicken corn chowder though was delicious! Nice thick and creamy with chunks of chicken in every bite. Perfect for warm weather and even better to dip my dry lobster sandwich in haha! The place is tiny so seating is limited and the line gets long early, but thankfully it keeps moving quite fast. Would only recommend for their chowders, not so much their sandwiches. read more

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I knew that coming to Seattle I had to try the famous Pike Place chowder. The line was pretty long but we didn't mind. We had our heart set on chowder. The staff was super friendly and helped me with the menu. I wanted to try everything so the guy organizing the line outside recommended the sampler which comes with 4 5oz cups of any chowder NO EXCLUSIONS! That to me deserves 1 whole star just for that. So my BF gets the regular New England chowder with chopped bacon pieces. And he gets it in a bread bowl! I decide to try the following: Market Chowder- 3 STARS- I really thought this was going to be my favorite because it had so many ingredients. It had halibut, crab, clams, oysters, shrimp, scalloped, salmon and lobster. And maybe that was the issue it was just too much. Seared Scallop- 5 STARS- I love scallops and they're even better in some chowder. Definitely 1 of my faves. Seafood Bisque -10 STARS- haha jk -5 STARS- this one was my absolute favorite. Usually I'm not a super fan of tomato based broth. However, this was perfect. Smoked Salmon Chowder -4 STARS- this one was surprisingly delightful. It was really great flavor. The sampler was way too much food for me to finish but I did love that I ordered the sampler because I got to taste more than 1 soup. Also they have FREE Chowder frackers and as much bread as you want for free. Prices are great. Seating is first come first serve. It was hard for us to find a table though. Ahhh i totally wish I lived in Seattle so I could get to enjoy this deliciousness. read more

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Best chowder on any coast. Get the sampler, skip the bread bowl. Consider getting it to go and eat at the pier. Line moves fast.

The chowder does not disappoint! It is worth a try. If you ever catch this place with a short line, it's your lucky day. read more

I have catered in three lunches for our company. Andrew really brings the whole spread. Chowder is top notch... hot and creamy. Everybody here in the company loves this chowder. So delicious. He brings fresh salad with great attention to detail. Bread is delicious and fresh. He never lets us down... read more

Obscured in an alley, this little gem is the reason for a long line you will surely come across as you pass by it. That can be your identifying factor since the sign is not obnoxious enough to be seen from afar. That said, don't let the crowd deter you from trying it as it goes by quicker than you'd imagine. After trying a generous sample of their infamous CLAM CHOWDER from a food tour from the same day, we knew we had to go back to try more of its offerings. The chowder itself was filled with clams like no other place does, potatoes were present but did not overtake the other ingredients, while the butter and bacon flavor definitely shone through. The sampler of 4 (8oz) cups for $12 would be your best bet if you want to try a variety of their chowders. My fave has got to be the SEARED SCALLOP - fresh bay scallops were abundant and the fresh dill sealed each bite beautifully. SMOKED SALMON and CRAB & OYSTER w/ CHORIZO were a close tie and came 2nd. I haven't tasted anything quite like it before so I really enjoyed the unique flavors from these chowders. Though the SEAFOOD BISQUE is my least favorite, it was still one scrumptious bowl I thoroughly slurped down to the last drop. I had to try the DUNGENESS CRAB ROLL (half $9.45) with ravings on Yelp. Did it surpass my expectations? Sorry, but no. It was one messy roll that was soggy and salty. I did taste the freshness from the sweet crab meat but the heavy seasoning as well as the over-the-top presence of celery bits just butchered its natural flavor. Stick with their New England Clam Chowder and you certainly won't be disappointed. read more

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Believe the hype! This is THE chowder place to go to at Pike Place Market. Worthy of the name. The line is perpetually long but moves quickly. Table seating is limited, so get cozy with strangers or start hovering around tables like a vulture. The New England clam chowder is made with bacon, cream, herbs, spices and a good amount of clams. It did NOT seem to be thickened with cornstarch or whatever other additive chowder makers like to add. No my friend, this is the good stuff. One of the tastiest clam chowders we've ever had. $5.95 gets you a small size (8oz) of any chowder, but a mere $14.95 gets you a WHOLE FREAKING QUART (32oz). Go big or go home! Skip the bread bowl, get a quart of chowder and some complimentary oyster crackers, and you've got enough for two people to share comfortably. Our married couple Bay Area friends claim they relocated to Seattle for a job. Now I know the real reason. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Long line, moves fast - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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PPC, ya you know me... * GET - Sampler = Choose 4 chowders for your sample...we got: - New England: yeees, so good and creamy! - Manhattan: thought this was just ok - Market (chef's choice): pretty good - Seared Scallop: a bit saltier but still tasty * AOK - Dungeness Crab Roll = generous crab portions but not much taste * AOK - Lobster Roll = generous lobster portions too, it was ok * YES - Expect lines but the line moves quickly, friendly counter service * YES - Offers beverages & few salads * FYI - Located right inside Post Alley (parallel to Pike St), 2 doors down from Rachel's Ginger Beer * FYI - Few tables offered indoors and around plaza * FYI - Accepts credit cards read more

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Chowder and Crab! Yelp Deal Check-ins! ~Chowder and Crab Combo-4 Stars The chowder was pretty good. It is creamy and has strong flavors. The crab is super fresh and super tasty. The downfall was the bread it was served on. Baguette style crab sandwich was pleasing to the eye. However, I ended up scooping out the crab and ditched the crap (bread). The bread was just dry and seemed as though it was stale. Saved $2 with the Yelp check in! Am I a fan of the Crab and Chowder? Yup! I would return in a heart beat. Be prepared for longer lines on the weekend. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk by, but their various chowders are delish on a cold rainy afternoon (aka most of the times 8 months out of the year). Popped in for a quick bite on a Monday afternoon hoping there would be less people than on a weekend. There were two of us and we split the crab roll - they told me that the crab is locally sourced and a favorite of the staff whereas the lobster in the lobster roll which is popular/great, is shipped in from the east coast. You have the option of cold or hot with butter. We did hot, obviously! We each had a cup of soup, one bisque and one chowder which I believe had chorizo in addition to various seafood. I didn't try that one, but was told it was tasty. Great quick little bite, would definitely go back if I was tinkering around the area playing tourist again. read more

I bring bad weather with me everywhere I go. This time it was an unusually FREEZING weekend in Seattle (yay for no rain tho!) so I had to get chowdah to warm me up! The place is small and casual, set up like a food court. There's minimal wait since they're staffed appropriately, but not very friendly, I might add. I love the thick, creamy New England style clam chowder, full of clams and potatoes. My friend enjoyed her smoked salmon chowder in the bread bowl, but the bf hated his Manhattan style one. The broth based soup made the bread bowl really soggy and it wasn't as good as the other styles. So I guess, if you're on a diet, you should pick that one! =P A tasty, wonderful chowder is just the right remedy for some chilly weather up in the PNW. read more

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

Beware people! This chowder is SO good, it'll ruin relationships!! This is the story of how Pike's chowder ruined my relationship with my dad. I've never been one for hyped-up tourist spots, considering tourists will rave about anything since they are in a vacation mentality. But with all their awards lined up on their walls, and the line that wrapped around to the other building, I knew it was worth waiting the 40 mins or so. I tried the sampler and all the chowders were good, but nothing I'd come out of my way for. But let me tell you... the.. the.. the -------------------- SEARED SCALLOP CHOWDER ------------------ OMG!!! Perfect blend of not too thick, not too watery, creamy chowder with the chewy texture of big, chunky scallops. Then there's the flavor! This rich, but subtle sweetness with a hint of the lime juice and small acidic tomatoes to cut the cream. It makes you want to cry tears of joy! But you don't; in fear of your tears accidently falling in and salting your chowder. So you just secretly cry inside, while shoveling spoonfuls of hot chowder onto your already-burnt tongue. It's like that bad boy you can't stay away from. I spent the next day occupying myself with activities but always came back to thoughts of that chowder and how I could take it home with me. I was sad to find out they only sell the Clam Chowder and Seafood Bisque online. But that wasn't going to stop me! If you want that monkey, go and get it girl! I called and asked if they could freeze 4 orders of it that day so I could pick it up the next day. Michelle, the manager, was sooo nice and friendly. She couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't spill if I transported it, but I placed the order anyway, with ziplocs as my backup. The next day came to pick it up. To my surprise, she went above and beyond and packed it in a styrofoam box with ice gel packs, inside another box! No extra charge! So back to my ruined relationship story. I came home from work one day to find that my dad had eaten all of my chowder! Oh hell no!! I am still at war with him and it's been a week. I dream sweet savory dreams of that Seared Scallop Chowder.. til next time.. *sheds a tear* read more

Pike Place Chowder - Excellent packaging! Comes with gel ice packs and everything made for travel. Thanks Michelle! - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Line moves very fast. I've loved every chowder I've tried. The lobster rolls are worth it if you're willing to spend a little extra. I would recommend getting to go and taking it to the back patio in the main building at pikes. read more

Did you know if you have your Oregon license, you can show it to the cashier here in Seattle & they won't charge you taxes? I learned something new, from an Oregonian. I assume not all business will follow this. Just an FYI:Your Oregon license will not work here. & another FYI : state taxes are 9.6 percent!! I was just surprised, after coming from (visiting) Oregon, where there is no tax. This is my first stop!! once we arrived in Seattle. My friend suggest this place, Prior to my visit, she said try the clam chowder at Pikes Place. What is the business name? She doesn't remember, told me just look for the long line!! As I get to Pikes Place, the weather was getting cold. 60 degrees. What perfect timing for soup!! Clam Chowder that is!! Walking there, I see the line!! I know I am at the right place!! Just exactly as she mentioned... Standing in line, I'm getting hungry!! I couldn't wait seeing everyone's clam chowder. The line moved quickly. The line is across of the shop, just so you don't block the walk way. The lobster roll looked good but I wanted just chowder. We got 4 chowder bread bowls, (@10.95 per bowl +tax) It was worth the drive & wait!! We all enjoyed our soup bowls!! The soup just hit the spot with my chowder cravings + perfect for the cold weather. Don't forget to add your spices( tabasco/black pepper) in & oyster crackers ( comes with a little bag) Just typing this review, makes me want to go back!! (Yes. Its that good!!) FYI- if you want extra bread, ( sliced bread packs) are in a container, where the condiments are. ** Did you know, they ship on Amazon? I wonder, if shipping to Hawaii is possible?? If you check in on Yelp, there is a check in offer, good on the sampler. read more

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Yes the line is long. You're shy or not assertive enough? You will be eating standing up! Get in there to grab a chair as humanly polite as possible! Now you're schooled on how to deal with this place. You're a princess? Forget about you! Don't come here and rate this place low! Awesome clam chowder. Perfect consistency. Enough of the clams in the chowder. Freshly made. Reasons above why you should try. Forget the long line. It moves fast. Never mind that you have to grab the first empty chair. It helps to bring out your assertive nature. The plastic chairs? So what?! It makes it easier for that strangers butt to warm it up for you!! Besides it's lighter to snatch off someone's hands or butt ( now don't do that! ) Also there's a cool dude singing some really cool songs for free to while your time away. He's looking to be the new sensational discovery. In the meantime throw him a buck or two. He's there for that too. Fast service. Hot chowder. Cheap?(price is relative) entertain your self. Stop by!! read more

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Chow---der! Get yo chowder here! Seriously. For any first timer, I highly recommend getting the Sampler that includes four hearty 5oz cups of your choice (including soups, if they have any) for a mere 12 bucks and 95 cents - served with a few slices of comp, local TRUE sourdough bread and packets of traditional oyster crackers if you please. Pike's Place Chowder usually has 7 or 8 types to choose from, and typically a Lobster Bisque (sold out when I went so I didn't get to try - weep). Out of my selections, the standouts were definitely the Smoked Salmon Chowder and the New England Chowder (anyone else see the irony in the latter?). All of the chowders were thinner than I am used to, but I guess that's a matter of preference. The Sampler is a very tasty and filling snack that can easily hold over 2 peeps until dinner. PPC is also just a cool place in Post Alley to take a break from all the humdrum that is Pike's Place Market and indulge in a variety of the fresh fishes and crustaceans sold in the stands. There's simply no excuse to skip this joint when perusing Seattle's most visited attraction. TIPS: * Get a buck off the Sampler when you check-in on Yelp. ** If you want to avoid the long lines - they move really quickly; no complaints here - go later in the afternoon, but be prepared for certain items to be sold out, especially the Seafood Rolls. *** No beer or wine - sodas and water only. **** PPC ships their chowders all over the U.S., but can be quite costly - it's about $60 for S&H no matter how much you order, so go big! Order several quarts at one time; they keep in the freezer for about 6 months. Might be a good idea for a football party in the fall...you know, especially like...I don't know...when the Seahawks are playing...or not. ;) read more

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Chowder for feeding kings, bread for feeding pigeons... Clam chowder still very good from the last I remembered it. Although I don't remember the price being so high, $8 for the smallest size, a small cup, I think 8oz... Not sure if I will pay that much for it again if I'm in this area... Line was already long near noon... But seriously the chowder is good but the bread was hard, stale and only good enough to feed pigeons. read more

Strolling around looking for Post Alley, so crowded I'm telling you. Stumble upon the alley and I see one of my bookmarks. I was so excited the line was about 10 people when someone lady stopped me and said ummm the line is all the way over there. (SAD FACE) only 30 people in line! WAHHH I talked to my group asking what to do? We come back? or wait? Happily to say we waited. Took about 40mins, but it was sure worth it!!!!! Since we had an early lunch we were somewhat full, we decided to share the sampler. The sampler consists of four 5oz of any chowder for $12.95 vs buying individuals which were $5.45. Deal breaker!! We ended up choosing the classic New England, Seafood bisque, Seared Scallop, and the Manhattan. My favorite were the Scallop and the Seafood bisque. Definitely a place you should check out! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my gosh, so delicious! First time trying clam chowder, I'm addicted. It was so fresh and warm I can't wait to go back again! read more

Five stars for the basket full of pieces of the INSIDE of the BREAD BOWL you can grab for FREE. Well actually, five stars because the chowder was awesome but that bread thing was pretty spectacular. It was a chilly summer day in Seattle which made chowder the prime option for tourists and locals alike. The line spilled out of the restaurant and down Post Alley, but we decided to tough it out as it moved rather quickly. (Pro tip: Send someone with you to grab some garlic fries from Jack's Fish Spot to nosh on while you wait.) They ask you not to reserve seats while you wait in line and I was shocked that people obeyed this. Turns out, the system works! There was always a table available. Simply magic. I went with the New England Clam Chowder and slurped down every last bite! The daily special included chorizo, crab and corn and was also tasty. Paired with the bread (and aforementioned MORE bread from the hidden basket), I was truly quite satisfied. By no means did I come to Seattle or Pike's Market searching for chowder, but I sure am glad I found it! read more

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

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Seafood bisque was perfect! It was delicious and not fishy at all. I wish it was a bit warmer. Heads up: there's always a huge line so order online and pick it up! read more

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

Excellent chowders and it's in the heart of Pikes. Line was long but they move people through quickly. Seating can be tricky as they have more customers than they do tables and chairs. But we still got a seat and will be back every time we visit seattle. read more

First of all, I wouldn't go as far as saying that this is the best clam chowder ever, but the variety of chowder that they offer makes Pike Place Chowder well worth the wait. TIPS: Go during the afternoon for a relatively shorter wait. After waiting about 30 minutes, we got the 'Make It A Sampler', which comes with four 5oz cups of chowder and unlimited sourdough bread. The place is self-seating after you get your food. There are pretty limited seated, so we were worried that we would have to eat standing up, but luckily, we found two spaces at the bar. New England Clam Chowder: Nothing too extraordinary, but it was good. A bit runnier than I usually like it, but the flavor was there. Seafood Bisque: Fishy, and with a tomato base. Not your typical chowder, but I still enjoyed it. Seared Scallop Chowder: Very light tasting, gets overpowered by the flavor of the other chowders, so I would almost suggest eating this first if you got the sampler. There's an interesting dill and lime flavor that I wasn't sure if I liked. Crab & Oyster Chowder: Probably my favorite out of all of them. TIPS: They have thin mints at the cashier, in case you have fishy breath after eating all that seafood. The chowder isn't spectacular, but it's good for what it is. I do wish the sourdough bread was more fresh, not sure if it was just us, but the bread we got was pretty stale. Definitely recommend for tourists though, it's a great stop to make at Pike Place Market! read more

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Hmmmm.... am I even allowed to review Pike Place Chowder? I did walk there, with my boyfriend, and wait in line to order a 5 ouncer for us to share. I grabbed the crackers, spoons, maybe a napkin or two. Then we headed back to our hotel to pack up and I had only a few spoonful's then got side tracked. They were the best few spoonful's of any Clam Chowder I've had and that's what this 5 Star review is about. My boyfriend had the rest but based off of this visit and tasting I'll definitely head back for more on my next visit. This is the perfect choice for a chilly day. It was sunny and 75 on our visit but we weren't going to miss out on trying what's been voted the best Chowder here. Now I'm regretting only having a few spoonful's, next time I'm totally getting my own! read more

From the moment I woke up that morning, I already knew what I wanted to do and eat. Pike Place and Chowder, specifically Pike Place Chowder. With over a thousand reviews, they must be doing something right. I checked in on yelp and got a digital coupon offer for 3 cups of chowder for $8.00. This was ideal since I couldn't decide which to get already. My guy got the crab roll coup combo, which was perfect since I wanted to try the crab too. Sharing is caring and my guy and I always share our small plates. I chose the: *Seafood Bisque. (My personal favorite and an award winner, I know why - it's amazing) *Seared Scallop Chowder (My guy liked this one best and a fan of the dill flavoring, I thought this was very buttery) *New England Clam Chowder (The flagship standard and award winner, truly deserving) After savoring every last spponful, I was pleasantly full and happy as a clam for the opportunity to find this place. A wonderful 5 star meal for two for under $13.00 per person. I would call that an amazing find, don't pass this one up. read more

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So I wouldn't rate it as the most amazing chowder ever, but the overall experience was good! I came here on a Wednesday afternoon, right when the lunch rush started. We waited in line for about 20 minutes before it was our turn to order. Most people already know what they want. I mean, there are only so many options. Chowder, chowder, lobster roll, chowder, chowder, bread bowl... I opted for the chowder sampler // FYI: price is NOT updated on their blackboard...it's actually around $16 now instead of whatever is listed. Sample included // -seared Scallop chowder: one of my favorites. Nice pieces of scallop and piping hot! -"Today" halibut and corn chowder: generous pieces of halibut but the corn flavor made it taste weird. -seafood bisque: lots of different seafood- reminds me of a Tomatoe bisque texture. -smoked salmon chowder: one of my least favorites. It's good but disappointed a bit. Pros: +nice service! Servers are really nice. +lots of seating! Overall, good experience at Pike's. If you find yourself in the mall, there is also a Pike's there too. However, don't make it a huge priority to come here since Seattle have lots of other great eateries than just chowder... read more

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The mecca for chowder! As everyone before me says ... get the sampler if you don't know what you like. My fav was the simple New England Clam Chowder, just the right balance of creamyness. Sometimes I have Chowder that tastes water down, other times its just way too thick and goopy. Pike Place Chowder has it down! I also ordered a half size Crab Roll... it's average so don't feel like you miss out if you don't get one. The line looks insanely long but it goes back quick. I say 20 minutes on avg. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Sampler and a crab roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best chowder I've had in a long time. So good that we went twice on our week long Seattle trip. Haha I was craving their chowder since day 1. Located in Post Alley, with long lines to be expected. The line goes pretty fast though. There's limited indoor seating but there's outdoor seating too. I like how they have little signs on their tables saying that you must order before you sit, must have a tray in front of you, no holding! On our first day we had the Market Special Chowder which was lobster + corn chowder with bacon and crab. YUM, so creamy and delicious in a sourdough bread bowl. It's good bread too, you're not cheated with crap bread whatsoever! $11.95 in a bread bowl. Our second try was the Sampler. Comes with your choice of 4 chowders with 2 slices of sourdough bread (kinda dry). We tried the New England clam, smoked salmon, seafood bisque and the market chowder, again. $13.95 but you get $1 off with check in. Woot woot My favorites were the seafood bisque and New England..and I prefer the chowder in a bread bowl. Something about the chowder being soaked into bread makes it even more heavenly. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Mmmm..our Market Special Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. $11.95 - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Loving the Pike Place Chowder Post Alley Location! I have been to their other location inside the mall a few blocks down, I like that location because you can avoid the crowds there. The Post Alley always has a line, it moves decently fast. We were worried we wouldn't snag a table after we ordered, but we didn't have a problem getting one. We ordered: - sampler (5 5-oz cups, you pick up to 5 different chowders) x2 - mussel clam chowder bread bowl (daily special) 2 of my friends from CA are in town, and they both seemed to really enjoy this spot! They liked all the chowders. If you want more bread, there's actually a basket above the utensils and you can get more for free! I enjoyed the special of the day, they had a whole clam shell in it too. Definitely stop here if you are near Pike Place Market! If you check in on Yelp, you get $1 off the sampler. read more

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New England has come to Seattle. That clam chowder is truly the best. So this place is located in the little alley that is slightly up the hill next to Beechers. Once you enter that little alley way, you can easily spot the place since everyone is heading into it. It doesn't matter if it's raining or bursting with sun, people are going to be here. I wouldn't be surprised if people were here if there was a hurricane. That is highly unlikely to happen in Seattle though so I guess everyone can safely eat their clam chowder. So we go inside and there is a line. A ridiculous line. Such a line that there has to be someone facilitating the line. I thought the line at Piroshky was ridiculous, but this line is more ridiculous. You see the line and you think it's not too bad, but you realize the end of the line is actually behind the corner where you couldn't see before. Grab a menu before you head back there, they're hanging on the pillar at the front of the line. CLAM CHOWDAH They have several flavors of clam chowders and other various hot soups. The most famous being the traditional New England Clam Chowder. I got a medium which was about $7. Every soup comes with free sour dough bread which is excellent to dip in the soup with. They offer butter and oyster crackers, as many as your heart desires, at the utensil and napkin station. The butter is cold and the bread is not terribly warm, so unless you're melting the butter in your soup, I would refrain from taking any. The oyster crackers, on the other hand, are a nice addition to the already excellent soup. They add a crunch and compound the brilliant flavors Pike Place Chowder has infused into their soups. Seating is very limited, as it is with every major Pike Place hot spot, so good luck finding a place to sit and enjoy your chowder. Perhaps on a sunnier day, we would have sat on the curbside basking in the sun and gobbling our clam chowder, but today was particularly rainy, as it is in Seattle, so we had to walk around for a while before we could find somewhere to sit. I can't say for the other items on the menu, but for the traditional, it really is a prize winning soup. It's creamy, divine, and has the perfect clam chowder taste to it. I've had clam chowder at Pier 39 in San Francisco, and even though it was delicious, I think Seattle did better. I know that we will definitely be back here for a full meal next time. We only got a medium cup so that we could taste it and then try other things at Pike Place. However, it's just so good that I want a bread bowl next time. I want to just enjoy the soup and then get some Greek yogurt afterwards. That would make my Pike Place visits the best. read more

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Coming from SF, I have a high standard for clam chowder and bread bowls. The chowder here is just as good as I'm used to. I ordered a bowl of the New England clam chowder and thought that it tastes very fresh and creamy. The lady serving me let me sample the seafood bisque which I actually thought was better than the New England! Comes with a small piece of bread. It is a bit expensive for a small size and it's not exactly filling. The line moves quickly but is insane so get here before it opens! Food: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5 read more

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

Best chowder in town! I particularly tried every type of chowder within my two-day stay in downtown Seattle. All of their chowders were amazing, but their clam chowder was mind blowing. Oh and you must order a lobster bisque as well goes well with a cup of chowder. read more

Really good food. Great quality, limited seating and of course no parking. Good service worth a try.

Even though this place might be kind of touristy, the chowder is indeed delicious. I tried the 4-part sampler, and my favorite was the classic clam chowder. However, the others, including their specials, were super delicious and some of the best renditions of chowders and bisques I've had. read more

Gotta have clam chowder in Seattle right? Pike Place Chowder is the go to spot. I went just after opening on a weekday and the line was backed up to Pine St. Wait wasn't too bad about 45 min. I really wanted a lobster roll and chowder in a bread bowl but since I was by myself I just got a small chowder. The chowder was very good. Not the best I have ever had but definitely worth a visit. Please don't save seats while someone in your party waits in line. I saw many people doing this while those of us with food had no where to sit. There is a sign asking people not to do this but it is was not enforced on my visit. They have a second location inside Pacific Place Center. Go there if you want to try without the long line. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

On the day that I visited it was cold out; perfect weather for a bowl of hot soup. As others have reviewed, the line was long and snaked out the door and around the corner. The line did move at a decent pace and the wait was definitely well worth it. Paper menus were being passed out to help expedite the ordering process. You have the option of ordering your soup in small, medium, large, quart, or in a sourdough bread bowl. I got a medium in both the New England clam chowder and the seafood bisque. Out of the two, I liked the clam chowder. Both soups were piping hot, creamy, and had chunks of seafood, but the clam chowder tasted better. Two slices of sourdough bread were included with my soup. If you need more bread, there is a basket of free bread near the utensils. The space inside is small for the amount of people that come through here. If you are as lucky as I was, you can enjoy your hot soup on one of the limited seats inside. read more

A bit of a wait but totally worth it!! The samplers were delicious and a lot of chowder... the bread bowl was yummy!!! Not a lot of seating but the bathrooms were close! read more