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Really delicious chowder that's worth the hype! No wonder there's always long lines! They've won a lot of awards for it too. We ordered online for pickup. Once it was time, we went to the pick up line (yes, there's a line for pick up!). Basically, they prepare the chowder in batches, so once it's ready they'll call a bunch of people's names all at once. Efficient!
One of the must visit spots in Pike Place Market for tourists. The restaurant itself has very limited indoor seating, however there are plenty of surrounding areas where you can sit and enjoy your meal. The line can get long, but it's pretty organized and moves fairly quickly. If you are in a hurry, you can order to go, which usually has no wait. The chowders come in different sizes and flavors, and are served with a slice of sourdough bread and oyster crackers. You can even order them in a sourdough bread bowl. I've tried the original clam chowder and seafood bisque, both solid and filling.
In the sampler I got the original New England Clam Chowder, Smoked Salmon Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and the Seafood Bisque. All four were amazing and some of the best chowders I have ever had. This place is a must visit when in Seattle.
Super awesome clam chowder!! The line is definitely long but thank you to the worker who told us we could "skip the line" and order online!! Was great to try this out since I also did not get a chance to last time I was here!
We kept hearing about this chowder so we had to try it. I love soup, chowder all of it so I had to find out what the hype was about it. And Good Lord that was some goooood chowder. I ordered the crab, lobster & shrimp chowder and ordered the Dungeness crab roll (it was the only warm one). Both items I picked were A++. If you're ever in Seattle this place is a must if you like chowder and lobster/crab rolls. . What I will say is that there is usually a long line. We got lucky and when we got there yes there was a line but it was a short long line compared to how it can get. We waited in line about 15-20 min and we were also able to order on line but you had to find a place to sit. Their sitting is only for people that wait in line.
Love the variety of chowders The prices aren't that bad at all Flavors were on point with the original Hard to sit but it's ok just cups of Chowder . I'd come back again The employees do rush you if you aren't standing or sitting in a spot for no reason but that's their jobs
Pike Place Chowder is definitely one of the must-visit restaurants in Seattle! My daughter is a huge chowder lover, and she was determined to have chowder every day during our trip. The long line outside was a clear sign of how popular this place is. Since it was our first visit, we decided to try as many varieties as possible. We ordered the sampler featuring seven different 4-ounce chowders, which turned out to be more than enough for the three of us to share. Every chowder was delicious and had its own unique flavor, but among all the varieties, the classic Clam Chowder was our favorite. We enjoyed the experience so much that we decided we'll definitely come back on our next visit to Seattle to try some of the other menu items!
God I love clam chowder. Hit the spot. Creamy, savory goodness. A little small/expensive but what isn't at Pike Place? Super good, we got a second bowl. The free sourdough is pretty good too.
Seattle staple I would say? Wouldn't expect the line to go that long honestly, but good thing it moved pretty quickly. They also hand an attendant helping coordinating the line and let people know that if you only had it for to-go, you could skip the line and ordered online. Smart to improve efficiency! We got their New England Clam Chowder and boy, I did underestimate how luscious it turned out. Rich fresh seafood toppings came just in the right chowder texture. Neither too thick, nor too thin! No wonder they've gotten that plenty of awards. Pro-tip, just order online, skip the line, and eat at public space within the market. Nice open table to watch the market's crowd!
Pike Place Chowder still reigns supreme! It's a must visit every time I'm in Seattle. My brother told me you can now order online and pick up instead of waiting in line - you pass that, go inside and they have a window in the back. I ordered off the toast app and it was so easy and fast! We got the clam chowder bread bowl and still amazing. They did forget to give us the bowl but when I went back, they gave it to me. Still so good and can't wait to come back!
Long line so you know the place is good! We didn't have to wait too long despite many people head of us. It was nice to see the menu posted throughout the line so we had time to decide which chowder to order. We ordered the smoked salmon chowder and the classic clam chowder. Both were very good! Very creamy, with enough add ins. Comes with bread and crackers for a crunch. This is a perfect rainy day meal. The ultimate comfort food while in Seattle!
Visiting Seattle for the second time, but my first time traveling here solo, I came to Pike Place Chowder on Saturday afternoon for a light lunch. I was running the Iron Horse Half Marathon the next morning, so I didn't want anything too heavy. I stood in line for almost half an hour, which honestly felt a little ridiculous, but eventually ordered the Seafood Bisque with Pacific cod, Northwest salmon, and Oregon bay shrimp in a creamy tomato broth. The bisque was pretty good. It came with oyster crackers and a slice of what I believe was sourdough bread. I took everything to a nearby outdoor seating area and ate there. I'd probably give the bisque itself around a 3.5/5. It was good, but I don't know if I'd wait half an hour specifically for it again. Still, I'll round up and give the overall experience 4 stars. I'd come back if I'm in the area again, but be prepared for the line! 4/5 stars Last visited: August 29, 2026
Coming in clutch. After bad drinks and no food at our happy hour stop we came to Pile Place Chowder. We were so excited to not see a line. Well.... Because they closed in 4 mins. They didn't care. They were welcoming and helpful with suggestions. They allowed us to sit and eat without rushing us while they cleaned up around. The New England clam chowder and the market chowder were amazing. Being in the market is always great for people watching and atmosphere.
I tried the sampler with the New England, Crab & Oyster, Seafood Bisque and Seared Scallop. I absolutely didn't care for the Crab & Oyster at all. In fact, that one wound up in the trash can. The Seafood Bisque and the New England were just OK. The Seared Scallop was actually quite delicious. If I do ever go back, that is the one that I would get. Bottom line, they are good. If you like chowder, they are definitely worth a try. But as I said in the beginning, my experience just didn't rise to the level of the hype associated with the reviews. Try them out and let us know what you think. read more
The best is the classic New England clam chowder. I also liked the crab and oyster chowder. I am not a huge fan of tomato soup, so I didn't enjoy the seafood bisque as much since it was a tomato base, and I didn't enjoy the seared scallop because it had dill. The first bite of that was interesting because it was unique, but the more I ate the more weird it got. The line was long, but it moves fast. They also give you some sourdough here and some packets of oyster crackers! The 8oz is the least value, then the 12oz (the sampler is more worth than the 12oz), but the 16oz is def more worth. Because it's chowder and pretty heavy, unless you're sharing, I would not recommend 32oz. Pretty worth to get a 16oz for lunch! read more
Rainy day in Seattle and was craving something warm for an early lunch! After reading the reviews, I decided to check out Pike Place Chowder. I got a small order of the Seafood Bisque and it was DELICIOUS!! Super creamy and came with a piece of sourdough to dip. I really like their ordering system because the food tastes fresh and is immediately handed to you. read more
3 years ago
Delicious! Always comes out piping hot, and is perfect. We get some every time we're visiting Seattle from CA! :) read more
6 years ago
I had the lobster, oyster, and chorizo chowder in a bread bowl today. While the chowder was filling and absolutely delicious and oozed creamy, rich, seafood decadence I could have gone without the bread bowl. The bread bowl lacked flavor and was a hard sourdough. I've had other soup bread bowls where both the bread + soup complimented each other. There were four or five soup/chowder options today, and Pike Place offers a sampler option if you can't decide on one flavor, or you'd like to share. With Yelp Check-In, you receive $1 off a sampler, which normally runs $14. I should have ordered the sampler to try everything. Because of COVID, everything (soup, bread bowl, napkins, spoon, hot sauce, and oyster crackers) was packaged into a brown paper bag to go, and guests are able to dine outside. read more
4 years ago
First time in Seattle and of course had to go to pike place market and have chowder. They're very organized and have employees directing customers where to go, handing out menus, and also recommending ordering online if you choose not to wait in line, saying the orders would be ready 2-3 min after ordering. The line was not very long and moving quickly at the time I was there, so I decided to wait while I read over the menu. There are seating areas nearby just for pike place chowder customers, and I saw other people with the 4 serving samplers, which appeared small to me because my family was hangry, so I opted for the 8 serving sampler and the Connecticut style lobster roll for us to share. Each sampler serving was 6oz and we had the option to choose whatever chowder we wanted. We had the New England, seared scallop, crab & oyster, smoked salmon, market chowder, and the seafood bisque. All were hearty and had great flavors, but my favorites were the New England and the market chowder. Included in our to go order were packets of oyster crackers and slices of sourdough bread. Spoons, salt/pepper, napkins and packets of Tabasco sauce were available to grab by the exit. read more
2 years ago
I looked at the yelp reviews so I knew I had to try this place. The first day I came 2 hours before closing and they ran out of bread so they could not sell lobster rolls. The second day I called and they said they still had the lobster rolls. I arrived 10 minutes later and they ran out of bread again 3 hours before closing time. I would suggest to order more bread since you know that's a top seller. The line was long and you could not hold tables to sit down until you had your food. I tried the chowder and the sea food chowder as well. Both were good. Served hot with crackers and a small serving of bread. The service was ok. They were moving fast. Overall, I would come back to try the lobster roll, however I would not go out of my way to eat here. 6/10. read more
2 years ago
This really hits the spot on a chilly day! The chowder was truly perfect in every way. The bread bowl isn't a must, but when in Seattle, why not? The lobster roll was also very tasty but pretty pricey for what you get - can probably get something similar for less expensive elsewhere. It's set up as a fast casual food counter - you place your order, they give it to you, and then you have to find somewhere to sit. Seating is extremely limited and they ask that you don't save tables unless you have food, which some folks didn't follow. Overall, food was 10/10, price was 6/10 and overall experience was 8/10 (would've been better if you didn't have to fight for a table.) read more
4 years ago
Chowder is delicious! Definitely worth the 10-15 min wait in line. Also ordered the Connecticut lobster & crab rolls. The meat had so much flavor! Very citrusy and had a lot of flavor. My only complaint is how pricey the rolls were. I think it was around $35 for 1 roll. It would've been more digestible if the rolls came with a side of chips or fries. read more
4 years ago
Pike place chowder always has a long line for good reason...their chowders are all so fresh and delicious. We ordered the sampler where we got small cups of 4 different flavors. We tried New England, seafood bisque, chefs special and one other that I can't remember but all of them were SO good! Doing the sampler is a good way to try almost all of their chowders at a reasonable price. They also serve it with sourdough bread which is great for dipping. We also ordered a half lobster roll which was mouthwatering packed full of lobster. I will always go back here when visiting seattle! read more
4 years ago
Worth the freaking wait. Or you can beat it and get your order in just 10 min via mobile ordering, which is what we opted for. My aunty said this was a must-try, so we got three large bowls ($16 each) to try at their house: *new England clam chowder: with clams, bacon, cream, herbs, and spices, this is a perfect remedy for the Seattle rain. It's heartwarming and goes perfectly with oyster crackers. *smoked salmon chowder: our personal favorite. It has northwest smoked salmon, capers, and cream cheese. Rich in smoked salmon flavor and absolutely creamy. As I'm tying this out, I'm dreaming about this one again. *seared scallop chowder: with seared scallops in a kettle of creamy broth with dill and lime juice. This one was rich, actually, much too rich for my taste. TLDR; get the smoked salmon chowder. The New England one is solid too. Can skip the seared scallop chowder. Overall, would make a stop here again if I find myself in Pike's. read more
3 years ago
World class chowder, easily one of my favorite places of the market and today is "Chef's Choice Market Chowder" in a bread bowl. Would certainly highly recommend! -St.Rick "Line out the door" & "Car trunk takeout" Hobby Pro. read more
3 years ago
Shopping around in the Pike Market Place don't miss out on the Post Alley street. Various places to eat and that is where you find Pike Place Chowder. New England chowder was good. The shrimp roll was very flavorful and would buy again. On Sundays they do close at 5, we arrived and got in line about 4:45 and got in and out pretty quick. read more
Pretty good chowder in the most touristy spot of Seattle! You can choose the traditional New England style or salmon chowder. Not much options for sitting, so this is most likely a grab and go. Crackers and bread are delicious with the chowder, for the extra chewiness / crunch. Order online to avoid the line! read more
We made our third trip back here a year after the first. The last time we were here, my wife's BIL treated her to the goodies in our precious pics which included a full-size lobster sandwich, fries, and chowder. Consequently, we didn't realize how expensive this place is. So we were shocked this time to see that a half sandwich and small chowder came out to $25 ($27 with a $2 tip). Bottom line, the food is great but the price is insane. The half sandwich the wife got was small enough to be eaten in 4 or 5 bites. Pretty crazy but it is what it is. To be expected when the place is so famous and their rent is probably through the roof. read more
Lives up to the hype. Holy crap the salmon bisque in bread bowl ($13.45) was amazing! Honestly wasn't expecting it to be that good. It had an extremely strong butter taste which I loved (do they just melt a stick of butter in each bowl? Lol). Just a tip it's extremely rich and pretty salty so it definitely needs the bread bowl or crackers to cut the richness. Ordered takeout and it was ready quickly - everything was packaged perfectly. Located in Pike's Place food court. read more
2 years ago
Great chowder, and you can try a variety of different chowders. My favorite was a lime citrus base one. Great fun place. read more
4 years ago
I Got the market place chowder (chef's selection of seafood in the chowder) in a bread dish (sourdough bowl). It was amazing, soooo good! This was probably the best I've had. Better than San Francisco wharf chowder hands down. The lobster roll is small, but so good as well. Both items were about $65 ($18 for chowder/$36 lobster roll) but it was worth it. Food tasted great! Service was fairly fast but expect a 15 min line or so. read more
Great chowders! I used to grow up near Boston and knew the famous New England chowder there. The chowder here at Pike Place Chowder is equally amazing and delicious. My friend and I split a sampler flight of 4, and I love that we have such an option to sample different kinds of chowders. We tried the following: - Smoked salmon chowder - most unique chowder I've ever tried, with strong fresh smoked salmon taste. Very "Pacific Northwest" flavors--fantastic for a "Pacific Northwest" chowder experience! - Crab & oyster chowder - probably my favorite chowder here. All the chowders here were really good, but if I had to choose a favorite, I'd pick this chowder because I thought it had the right amount of thickness and creaminess, plus excellent rich flavors from the oyster meat. - New England chowder- great, thick, and creamy. Very classic and homely flavors that is reminiscent of New England chowder and fills me with nostalgia for New England. - Seafood bisque - my least favorite; it was still good but a bit too salty read more
3 years ago
Chowder was hot and refreshing for such a cold day. Very large crowds with not a table in sight to sit read more
4 years ago
Long line ups galore! But I have to say, the lineup is worth the wait for the clam chowder. However I cannot say the same about the lobster roll. It was good, but just not worth the price. I felt like it was missing something to give it a certified 5 star. But overall, nice place to eat at, there's good reason why there's always a lineup read more
I am from the northeast and this is the BEST chowder I've had outside of Rhode Island. Great flavors, a TON of seafood, and bread bowls. The clam chowder was my favorite but my boyfriend loved the seafood bisque. There are a few tables outside and on the rooftop but not much seating. The line was about 20 mins long. They have drinks, soup flights and sandwiches! Would you everyday. They're also on uber eats and grubhub read more
3 years ago
I loved this place!! I got the shrimp roll and the crab and oyster chowder. The service was super fast, everything was scrumptious. read more
2 years ago
This place never disappoints me. New England Clam Chowder is amazing. You can't go wrong with that. read more
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Great selection of chowder. We got a few of the chowders and all were good but nothing amazing. Smoked Salmon Chowder: very interesting and fun to try, hard to eat a full bowl of this unless you love smoked salmon. Crab & Oyster Chowder: good but nothing amazing. Seafood Bisque: probably the best one we had, good chunks of seafood. New England Clam Chowder: had better but this was by no means bad. read more
1 year ago
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Emily H.
Marilyn, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry your experience…
My husband was determined to enjoy this famous chowder for lunch when we visited Pike Place Market. We learned that you can order ahead online. They open at 11 am, and by then, there were already 30+ people waiting outside in line. If you place an online order, you can pick it up at the window in the rear hallway, with no waiting at all. We found a great table outside to enjoy both the chowder and the view. read more
4 years ago
We make sure to stop by every time we come to Seattle and get a Connecticut lobster roll and the New England clam chowder. 10/10 every single time. There's always a line and seating is sparse but it's worth the extra stress. This time we tried the four chowder sample and got the original, salmon chowder, crab and oyster, and the market chowder. The market chowder for the day was a mixed seafood chowder and it was delicious! We still think the original is the best but they were all pretty good. Love this place! read more
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Thank you, Miranda! Glad you enjoyed!
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1530 Post Aly
Ste 11
Seattle, WA 98101
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Is the clam chowder fishy, as in a strong seafood taste and smell? Are the bits of clam large or small?
The clam chowder is amazing- creamy and thick with huge chunks of clams in every bite. Can't really smell the fishiness. Only smell the cream and potato, maybe a hint of seafood.
Is there gluten free clam chowder?
Yes! They have a couple of gluten free/ vegan chowders on the menu. Right now, they have Manhattan chowder (GF) plus Lime and coconut chowder (GF, Vegan).
Got back to the bay and missing this chowder already. Anyway to get it frozen and flown over?
Yes they ship for $35. Check out their website pikeplacechowder.com/order
I assume the lines are always long on a Sunday. Is Monday a better choice for a shorter wait time? Thanks!
Yes, it's not as busy on the weekdays but the line generally isn't the issue because it moves pretty quickly. It's finding a table to sit at because seats are limited and it's first come, first served seating.
Does the clam chowder have bacon in it? Can't have bacon.
They have several chowder options. I believe some (at least one) do and others don't. Workers are friendly and can help you with bacon free options.
Adult & childrens menu?
I only saw one menu. You can get cup/small, bowl/ medium or larger. What we did is ordered two bowls and then ordered other stuff at another restaurant and shared the various items that we each picked near the waterfront.
If I come in at 4:50 or 4:55 on a weekday (right before closing), will I still be served? Will I need to get my food to go?
Generally no. They tend to only make enough for that day and run out of most favors before the day ends.
How often do they change their Market Chowder selection?
The change the market chowder every couple of months.
We're taking our dad to his very first visit to SEA and will definitely visit this delicious and popular establishment for my dad to try. My question is..he's disabled so will there be a wheelchair-accessible seating?
Forget hitting the Pike Place market location, and instead go to the second location, which is on the top floor of the air-conditioned shopping mall called Pacific Center, complete with accessible seating, elevators and no line-up.
What is the best time to visit so there's not such a long wait?
Hi Damaris! The line tends to be shorter right before we open or close, but if you're local, you have an even better option to skip the line. We just introduced our Grab & Go take-out program that allows you to order online and pick up anytime…
Is there indoor seating?
Yes, but there is more seating outside. You can also take your food & go to a public seating area in the market by making a right at a sign which reads "Sea View Cafe."
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