Long line but it moved quickly. Delicious chowder! Not too smoky and the sour dough bread was a special treat (great for dipping). We also had the crab and oyster chowder which had a little kick of spices. Worth the wait! read more

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

We got the sampler platter, because honestly, how do you choose just one!? I tried the classic clam chowder, the smoked salmon chowder, the seafood bisque and the crab and oyster chowder. Honestly, I couldn't pick a favorite! They were all wonderful on this cold, blustery Seattle day. Staff was very friendly too. There's limited seating but more throughout the other shopping areas. We'll be back. read more

Pike Place Chowder - 4-Sampler Feast - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I canNOT rave about this enough!!! The crab roll was soo delicious! Great flavor and a WHOLLLEEEEE lot of crab. The chowder was definitely hands down the best chowder I've had also, the roll was about $60 itself, pretty expensive BUT it was so good, I can't wait to go back for more. I was more upset with myself that we tried it on the last day there! So we'll be coming back soon! The service and ambiance were really well organized and made sure the line went smoothly even though it could be a long wait. We were 2nd in line but arrived 30 mins before they opened so we didn't have a problem. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Original Dungeness Crab Roll - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Even on a rainy day, the line is long! Luckily I read other reviews that recommended to order online and skip the line! I highly suggest this as well as it was super quick and easy. As a heads up, the pickup is not within the main store. You have to walk past the store/line and make a left. There will be a window for online order pickups. The clam chowder was very creamy and had lots of clams! The sourdough bread bowl was already cut for us so you just needed to pour the chowder in it. They did forget to give us the crackers but that's okay. It was a nice lunch on a cold rainy day. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff was friendly, arrived around lunch time on a Wednesday and the line inside had formed, but was short and moved quickly. We ordered an original clam chowder to share, and it came with a piece of stale -tasting sourdough (which my bf and I did not prefer, but this place is not known for bread). We enjoyed the clam chowder full of clam and potato chunks, and it tasted a little like bacon. They give you soup crackers to enjoy with the chowder, which we preferred. Overall, good spot to stop by! I did youtube research before and highly recommend you just order pick-up on Yelp if the line is very long (aka: you go on a weekend). Luckily, it took us only 10-15 minutes without doing that, and we got to sit down at a table outside to eat. Come on a weekday if possible! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff was friendly, arrived around lunch time on a Wednesday and the line inside had formed, but was short and moved quickly. We ordered an original clam chowder to share, and it came with a piece of stale -tasting sourdough (which my bf and I did not prefer, but this place is not known for bread). We enjoyed the clam chowder full of clam and potato chunks, and it tasted a little like bacon. They give you soup crackers to enjoy with the chowder, which we preferred. Overall, good spot to stop by! I did youtube research before and highly recommend you just order pick-up on Yelp if the line is very long (aka: you go on a weekend). Luckily, it took us only 10-15 minutes without doing that, and we got to sit down at a table outside to eat. Come on a weekday if possible! read more

I love coming to this place every time I visit Pike Place; I arrived about 30 minutes before opening and was 6th in line which means I'm one of the first to be seated. I placed my order and grab seats at one of the ends at the bar. The ambiance here is very seaside diner casual so you see a lot of people quickly eating and heading out on their way. Minimal loitering. The chowder here never disappoints, along with the lobster sandwiches. It's always a slight sticker shock to me when I pay $50 for a lobster sandwich + small clam chowder read more

Incredible. As cliché and exaggerated as it sounds... This is my favorite place to get chowder in all of the west coast. I have had chowders from throughout California, Oregon, Vancouver, and Washington. Nothing compares! PRO TIP: Order ahead online for pick and beat the line. People start lining up 30+ minutes before they open; especially on the weekends. Locals and tourists love this spot! Most places make chowder a bit on the salty side, but NOT here! It is perfectly balanced: creamy, savory, and a little sweet (naturally from the seafood). I highly recommend the Seared Scallop Chowder! This is my favorite one of the two I have tried. The texture and taste is unmatched!! I have no complaints. I hope to come back in the future to try out their rotating market chowder. Sometimes they have lobster, corn, crab, etc. You never know what they'll have in store! read more

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

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The chowders are a must! New England is definitely #1. If I had to rate them in order, it would pretty much follow the order listed on the menu: 1. Eng Clam Chowder 2. Seared Scallop Chowder 3. Crab and Oyster Chowder Etc... The Seafood Bisque was a little salty for my liking, but the sourdough bread balanced it out. The Lime Coconut Chowder had amazing flavor, but reminded me more of a curry than a chowder. Manhattan Chowder was pretty watered down. It made me think of a watery tomato bisque. The Original Dungeness Crab Roll had an amazing surge of flavor and delicate texture. The celery gave it a nice crunch that was a great addition to the overall flavor. I was surprised that the crab was cold and not served hot, but I still finished it all! It was delicious! Overall, 5/5 for food, 5/5 friendly and fast service. It can get quite crowded, but honestly, I'd sit on the floor and eat here any day! read more

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Absolutely delicious. My family and I had lunch at PPC. Between the 4 of us we ordered the Manhattan, New England, smoked salmon, and seafood chowder. All very good! My favorite was a smoked salmon chowder. All the chowders were fresh and hot. The staff is super nice and accommodating. Highly recommend this location.. read more

A must visit for "chowder-heads". My wife and I had 5-different jobs of chowder, and LOVED every one.

There's a reason Pikes Place Chowder is rated the #1 chowder for several years. The food is delicious. I gave it 4 stars for how many chowder have pork in it. For those of us who don't eat pork, the options are limited. I ordered the scallop chowder and the shrimp roll. Both were amazing. If you are in Seattle, do not miss this. read more

Every time I visit Seattle, I always make sure to stop by Pike Place Chowder for some clam chowder! It's perfect on a cold day and the lobster rolls turned out to be amazing too. There's plenty of lobster within the bread and I loved having the roll with the chowder. There always seems to be a long line but it moves fast read more

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

So when the pandemic first started, my mother and I opted to order items from Goldbelly as a way to replace going out to restaurants. Pike Place Chowder was one of the places that we ordered from (specifically, the New England Clam Chowder gift set with 2 mugs - here: https://www.goldbelly.com/pike-place-chowder). Cut to about 2 years later and we started planning a trip out to the PNW to visit my bff (who is also basically her bonus kid)... and one of the things on the list to show her was Pike Place Market anyway, so what better than to actually GO to Pike Place Chowder!? We spent last Thursday wandering around PPM in the late morning and early afternoon and made our way across the street so that we could grab Pike Place Chowder for lunch. There's a line to order, but it moves pretty quickly... and while there are various tables and chairs inside Pike Place Chowder, as well as across from the entrance, to sit and enjoy your food? You can also take your to-go order and make your way back through the market itself to some of the public/free seating available closer to the water. Basically, even if there's not a spot right at the restaurant itself? There are plenty of options for seating down to enjoy your delicious chowder. :) Both my mother and I have a bit of a chowder obsession, so we ordered the 4-cup chowder sampler - as well as a cold (Maine style) lobster roll. Our sampler included the classic choice of the New England Clam Chowder ("Voted "Nation's Best", clams, bacon, cream, and spices"), the Crab, Oyster, and Chorizo chowder ("With a vegetable medley in a creamy shellfish stock"), the Market Chowder ("Chef's Choice of fresh ingredients. May include a variety of seafood." --- which on the day of our visit, included lobster, crab, and prawns), and finally, the Seafood Bisque ("Pacific cod, Northwest salmon, Oregon Bay shrimp in a creamy tomato-based broth"). ALL the chowders are delicious... and honestly, I don't know if I could pick a favorite. The lobster roll was the perfect addition to our order, and was piled high with plenty of claw meat and more. All-in-all, a perfect and fitting lunch order for our time at Pike Place... and when I need to get my fix for more of their delicious chowder? Back to Goldbelly I'll go! Haha. read more

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We lucked out visiting the famous Pike Place Chowder with hardly any line at all! We waited for only a few minutes and had our order taken in no time - one lobster roll and a New England clam chowder to share with my family. I appreciated the friendly and quick service. Our order took about 5 minutes as they assembled the lobster roll. We also asked for a couple small cups to split the chowder. My family grabbed a table outside and enjoyed our meal in the cool Seattle weather. The clam chowder was delicious, a bowl of comfort. The lobster roll was good too, but not the best I've ever had. I always say that Pike Place Chowder is worth visiting at least once, and a bowl of clam chowder (they have multiple sizes) can easily be split for everyone to enjoy. read more

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

First time and chowder did not disappoint. Very generous amount of chopped clams crisp potatoes and celery New England clam chowder I also order half lobster roll and was bit pricey but filled with large chunks of lobster meat ( no fillers) and lightly seasoned with mayonnaise. Was delicious. I loved their. French fries! Hot fresh not greasy. Perfect meal. Service was excellent. We went to the indoor location by Nordstrom bridge and nice to away from cold , crowds have tables and chairs. Definitely a great place! read more

While visiting the famous Pike Place Market in Seattle, I also knew there was one restaurant that I couldn't miss there: Pike Place Chowder. As a big fan of clam chowder and after seeing all the rave reviews for it, I was very curious about seeing their take on the dish. My first impression of this place was the large line that extended out of the small restaurant, displaying the huge popularity this place had. Thankfully the line moved fairly quickly, and my gf and I were able to snag some seats inside to sit down and eat. The inside is definitely on the smaller side and you can really only get seats if someone happens to leave at the right time. We decided to get a sampler of 4 different chowders, as we wanted to try the different ones they had. We decided to get the New England Clam Chowder, Smoked Salmon Chowder, Crab & Oyster Chowder, and the Seared Scallop Chowder. The chowders were all fantastic, and I was a big fan of the flavors and the consistency of the soups. While the clam chowder was good, I was a big fan of the crab & oyster one as well! It was interesting trying out these other chowders, as I hadn't had them before and it was a unique experience. Overall, I feel this place definitely lives up to the hype and I would highly recommend trying some chowders here if you're ever in the Seattle area! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing tip the staff shared: order via mobile to go, and pick up inside and wait for your name to be called & just take your chowder to go and sit where ever you like. Beats waiting in line for more than 30mins+. Took my chowder and actually walked behind the market and sat to watch the view of the ocean and the Ferris wheel. To enjoy a hot cup of chowder & to look at this view was everything I needed and more. Taking in the essence of Seattle. Def would recommend this tip and the location to eat it:) read more

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

Line moved quickly.. chowder n soup choices were interesting and tasty/meaty . It has the alley bistro vibe with limited seats but more public seats around . read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I heard about Pike Place Chowder and it was on my list of places to try in Pike's Place Market. It was a little rainy and windy so soup was the obvious choice. I was in the mood for a bread bowl with clam chowder and it did not disappoint! I'm a big clam chowder fan but this has to be one of the best clam chowders I've had. There were so many clams in the soup and usually I add hot sauce of some kind, but this soup didn't need it. I see why they have a line out the door and around the corner. Be prepared to wait if you come here, but it'll be worth it! read more

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

I was faced with making a choice, and I chose not to choose. Instead, I grabbed the 8-sampler extravaganza. No regret. Five of them were at least a 9 out of 10. Shout out to the many-time award-winning New England Clam Chowder; it was incredibly rich in flavor. So good! Right on its heels was the Crab and Oyster with Chorizo Chowder. An unexpected top performer that left me longing for more, even with seven other chowders in front of me. The staff was amiable and helpful. They told me the Seafood Bisque was their second best-seller. It was my third favorite. It's a small space, so seating is tight and limited. If they are busy, be prepared to get it to go. read more

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When I tell you that this is the best chowder I have had, IT WAS THE BEST!!! The line moved very quickly and it was easy to order. While there weren't too many seats available, the seating area was very cute and there are several seating options throughout Pike Place. They won best chowder for a reason and after taking the first bite, I knew exactly why. It was creamy, it was packed with flavor, and does not compare to any other chowders I've had. This will forever be my staple when visiting Seattle & Pike Place and is a MUST TRY! Can't wait to go back and try the other chowders next time! read more

Well, if you just flew in and you're starving, it's best to begin your Seattle foodie journey here! There are a few chowders and plenty of lobster sandwich variations to choose from. The restaurant itself is no frills, service is friendly but all business, and the menu speaks for itself. The tables turn over very quickly! It's Pike's Place so the prices for hot food are higher than the surrounding options. It's all for the experience. Splurge and get the Connecticut style lobster roll and a medium New England chowder. You won't regret it. The bread was even out of this world! read more

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Pike Place Chowder is a must when near the area! Classic claim chowder they serve is amazing alone, but on a cold day is essential! Tip: Too avoid long lines order online and get your order in area pictured. The service is way faster this way! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Photo of pick up location - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Immediately arriving at opening you'll see a huge line up of people waiting to dine here. A huge tip of advice is to order online and pick up at their location that is inside the building instead of waiting to dine inside their main restaurant. You'll get the food much much faster and they serve the same thing. We tried their award winning chowder samplers and an extra side of their seared scallop chowder. I really enjoyed their New England Clam Chowder and their Seared Scallop chowder. I wasn't a huge fan of the tomato seafood bisque or the smoked salmon chowder. Its not to say that they weren't any good, but its going to be to your liking if you like a tomato base in your chowder or not. We also tried a crab roll and lobster roll. Surprisingly I thought the crab roll was done a bit better than the lobster roll. The lobster was cook just a tad bit too long and became a bit rubbery. They're both very delicious, but like everyone says its very expensive! This was my first time trying a lobster and crab roll and I'm glad to have tried it once. read more

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even though it's pretty expensive, i would say this was some of the best chowder i've had. we ordered the market chowder and the new england clam chowder online to skip the wait. the line wasn't too long on a friday around 3 PM, but we did so in case: if you order online, you cannot eat in the store, but there is some public seating near the market that we had trouble finding (turn right instead of down the left when you exit the alleyway) the market chowder had some clumps of crab and a more tomato taste. it was still super creamy, but i preferred the clam chowder. it was just even better. the sourdough bread (one per soup) was so good and fresh. it wasn't toasted, but still was perfect for the soup. read more

Pike Place Chowder - Market Chowder on left; New England Clam Chowder on right - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did someone say chowder? And when it's as nicely prepared and easily served at an iconic area as it is at Pike Place Chowder, then we are all winners. Located in the iconic Pike Place Market in the heart of downtown Seattle, Pike Place Chowder is definitely a local institution in the Emerald City, despite only being open for the better part of two decades. And why not? When the soups are this good and the variety of options that they serve are that impressive Pike Place Chowder is a must visit for anyone traveling to the Emerald City. Pike Place Chowder is the brainchild of owner Larry Mellum, whose goal of bringing the robust flavors of his native Pacific Northwest in the form of soup, always creamy and each bursting with the aroma of premium seafood that this region is so well known for, each with a medley of farm-ripened vegetables, dairy-rich milk and cream, and perfectly balanced seasonings. All of which are simmered fresh daily and hand crafted in small batches which no doubt allows quicker service and an overall better experience. When I saw that Pike Place Chowder was so well regarded especially by my fellow Yelpers, coming in at number 3 upon just searching for places under "Seattle" in the Yelp app, I knew I had dine here at least during the brief time I was visiting, and on a Sunday afternoon with the sun shining and Pike Place Market rocking out thanks to the great atmosphere, I knew this was the day I was going to make it here. Located on the narrow cobblestone streets that make up Post Alley, Pike Place Chowder's location is so small that you might actually miss it if it weren't for the line of people queueing up in front as their signature green roll up door is up all the way so diners can enjoy their chowder soups in an open atmosphere. Among their Chowders there are eight to choose from including their award-winning New England Clam Chowder which was even inducted into the Great Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Fame! They had a lot of deliciously describing options to select from including their Crab & Oyster Chowder and their Seafood Bisque. Since it was lunchtime, and I had places to go, I knew I wanted something light and outside of my normal comfort zone, and as their line went really fast I had to make up mind really fast, and when it became my turn, I asked their sales associate which of my top two choices their Seared Scallop Chowder and their Lime & Coconut Chowder, he said the latter would be their choice and I went with their recommendation. It should be noted no matter the Chowder you choose to purchase with as much fresh seafood it contains, it is all sold at the same price, as their chowders are sold by the size. I ordered a medium chowder which was 12 ounces and came with a bag of oyster crackers and as much sourdough bread as you want, as long as you requested it, and it only cost me $10.75 before tax and gratuity were added in. With that I had my takeout purchase, and I was out the door in no time. Their small dining room, which did have a counter was packed with customers, as was their outdoor dining patio which is located across from their restaurant, so I decided to walk down Post Alley, and was lucky enough to find a courtyard of picnic tables right below the iconic Public Market Center sign and clock that was void of people. Sitting under sunny skies in an iconic location, I enjoyed this velvety chowder with vegetables simmered in coconut milk and a zesty flavor of lime juice, which was only more enjoyable with oyster crackers and the abundance of complimentary sourdough bread parts that they don't use when they carve their sourdough bowls every morning, which is super smart and helpful to all of us who only order their bowls in a takeout container. Obviously many more return visits are in order for me, as I am so glad I found Pike Place Chowder. In addition to their soups, they sell a number of seafood rolls, including lobster, crab and shrimp rolls, which look amazing and when paired with their signature soups, I can only imagine what a hearty meal one would get with just one visit. At Pike Place Chowder they are keeping things honest and close to home with hearty soups and sandwiches that all can enjoy and sold at reasonable prices. This local institution should be celebrated for what they continue to bring to visitors and locals alike! read more

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Chowder is great. We tried to sampler. Wait is long, limited seating The one inside Pacific Place shopping center about 10mins away has no wait, same great chowder. read more

Food was excellent!! Service was great!! Would highly recommend if you want the original and authentic taste

Really delicious chowder! This cute little spot gets pretty busy but it was honestly so worth it! We got the 4 sampler of the award winning chowders. Clam chowder, seafood bisque, scallop chowder and the oyster chowder. My favorites were the clam and seafood bisque. We also got the lobster and crab roll. The crab roll was the winner for us. The seating can get pretty tight during busy times but we were able to find some. read more

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Amazing!!!! Best chowder hands down. We got the original and it didn't disappoint. Also tried to the salmon chowder which was flavorful but I don't care for capers so I just picked them out. The seafood bisque was really good. You can taste all the flavors. Worth the wait in line! read more

Was playing tourist in Seattle and of course had to stop by pike place to see what the all the hype is about. The wait was extremely long and there was extremely limited seating. The whole restaurant had their menu streamlined so the food came out pretty fast. You definitely pay the higher end for the lobster roll but they really do give you a lot of lobster with it to make it worth your money! read more

Pike Place Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome chowder! We got the New England, yummy!!!! We chowed down hehe ! We got there about 45 minutes before they closed and the line was an easy breezy wait like 15 min or so on a Friday. So glad the wait wasn't crazy. The last time we went it was on a Saturday afternoon and the line was crazy long! Luckily we were with a food tour so they had our tastings (small) ready for us at arrival. This time we got our own bowls! read more

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Delicious award winning chowder. Don't let the lines scare you. They move fast. I will definitely be back. Took a star off because it is expensive for a bowl of soup. But at least it's worth the hype. read more

I didn't think anyone could beat my mom's clam chowder but this place is a tie. :) I tried 4 flavors (pick your own 4 if you order the sampler). The line moves fast. New England: the classic and it didn't disappoint. This was my husband's favorite Clam and Oyster: my daughter's favorite. It was on the spicy side but she was able to tolerate it Seafood Bisque: it tasted just like what I imagained seafood bisque to taste; seafood forward. Seared Scallops: I love dill so this one was one of my favorites. read more

Pike Place Chowder, located at Pike Place Market, is one of those must-try places in Seattle. If you show up early to Pike Place as most would recommend you to do, don't intend to have this be your first stop as they don't open until 11:00am. It's located in Post Alley right outside of the Market but is super easy to find as you will surely see a line forming out to the street, especially if you visit on the weekend. Not a huge fan of lines, we decided to try it on a Monday, around 11:30am a few weeks ago. There was still a line but not quite as long as there was the day prior. But the line moves fairly quickly. You may actually wait longer for a seat, but luckily there was a family leaving as we paid. You're not allowed to find seating before you order and receive your food. My boyfriend decided to get a large New England Clam Chowder, while indecisive me opted for the sampler. I tried the New England Clam Chowder, seafood bisque, seared scallop chowder, and the market chowder (which wasn't much of a chowder at all that day). The sampler option allows you to pick four (or eight) 6-oz servings of any chowder. I'm not sure if it was because it was overhyped in my head since everyone always says it's the best chowder, but it wasn't anything special to me. Half of the chowders I got were too salty and I just wasn't feeling the flavor. I don't even recall the clam chowder having a lot of clams. Needless to say, since I overordered (as usual), and we both weren't particularly excited about the chowders, I couldn't quite finish all my chowder. Overall I am glad I tried it, but probably wouldn't go back. However if someone going to Seattle were to ask me for recommendations, I would still mention it just because you need to try it for yourself to make your own judgements. read more

I wanted to try chowder in Seattle and decided to give this place a try. The sourdough bread was underwhelming and nowhere near as good as Boudin in San Francisco. I left half of it and I never do that. I think even Panera is better for sourdough. For $15-16 I expected better. The chowder had too much cream cheese. The salmon tasted good though and the capers were a nice touch. Not bad! Probably should have just gone for clam chowder. I'm always weary of tourist spots and with good reason. Seating was really limited, but I managed to share a spot with a random person. Overall, just ok. I'd skip this spot and probably won't return. read more

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

Absolutely best clam chowder ever! The first few times I came here I got the chowder sampler to try multiple types but the classic New England is my favorite by far. This time we shared the medium 12oz between the two of us as a perfect snack. The flavor is super creamy and savory without being too heavy. The line looks intimidating but passes by pretty quickly. A must try! read more

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

Do all the awards live up to the hype? Yeah, I'd give them a pass. It's not the best chowder/ fish and chip joint I've had, but it's up there. Pro tip: it's much more worth it during happy hour, 4-6pm daily. The locals clearly know this and start coming right at 4pm. It isn't busy during dinner because DTF and Haidilao are next door! read more

Pike Place Chowder - New England Clam Chowder, Halibut fish and chip - Seafood Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The wait in line was so worth it. The chowder was the so delicious and so on point. Service was good and fast. Only thing missing was more covered dining area as we went during December and was sprinkling. Other than that, we were very satisfied and will continue to be our spot for chowder when in Seattle. read more