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Pike Place Chowder
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Pike Place, Seattle
"The scallop chowder and seafood bisque were both amazing."(16 Tips)
"Get it in the sourdough bread bowl for extra special awesomeness!"(18 Tips)
"New england clam chowder and seafood bisque are to die for!"(7 Tips)
"I would say that the seared scallop and seafood bisque are the best."(24 Tips)
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Mark WongNovember 9, 2014Delicious award winning clam chowder. The wait on weekends can be 25 min when the line is around the block. That just speaks to how good it is. Well worth waiting!
Upvoted Feb 10
Pam GilfordAugust 27, 2013If you're with a friend, order a chowder in the bread bowl and the #2 combo (half a crab roll, a cup of chowder, unlimited soda) - there's more than enough bread and you can share the drink!
Upvoted Feb 2
SophiaJuly 10, 2013The New England clam chowder is by far the best chowder I've ever had, try the smoked salmon and seafood bisque if you are a seafood lover. Southwestern chicken corn chowder is also a favorite.
M. ScottAugust 6, 2021FYI YOU CAN ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP AND SKIP THE HUGE LINE. The order is ready in 5 mins and seating is all outside anyways. $9 for small chowder and $30 for full lobster roll.
Bhavana DhawanApril 9, 2016Sampler will allow you to get 4 small chowders of your choice. Two of us shared the sampler and thought it was the perfect proportion. All were amazing but the smoked salmon chowder was my favorite!- Stacy Bo BacyOctober 1, 2017All the chowders have great flavor. I would say that the seared scallop and seafood bisque are the best.
Abby Anderson JonesMarch 6, 2017There will likely be a line, but they are very fast and the chowder is amazing! They have chowder flights and bread bowl are available too!
Nico V.July 16, 2014Check yelp for $2 off the #2 Combo: 1/2 Dungeness crab roll, small chowder, and drink. Also, look for little individual baggies of the bread bowl insides above the utensils. Free bread with your soup!- Kristen PyleDecember 11, 2015The traditional clam chowder is so so so delicious. You won't be disappointed. Get it in the sourdough bread bowl for extra special awesomeness!
GrantOctober 15, 2015The chowder sampler is the way to go. All are good. The NE Clam Chowder has bacon... It's still good, but it shouldn't have bacon. My 2 pennies.
Billy AmpSeptember 7, 2015Seriously the long line is worth the best Chowder and Seafood Bisque I've ever had! Don't forget to try one of their Rolls too!
- Phuong NguyenMay 15, 2018If there's one thing that brings tourists and locals together, it's this clam chowder (in a bread bowl). There's usually a line, especially on the weekends, so make sure you come early!
Karen PetersJanuary 27, 2019Chowder and sourdough bread were a perfect nosh on a chilly day at the market. Get some ginger beer at Rachel's nearby and you have a perfect lunch or snack.
Bryan WebbSeptember 1, 2014Try the sampler to taste all the varieties of you are only in town for a day. The crab and oyster market chowder was great. All are creamy without being overall heavy or thick.- Loree ChingJune 18, 2018Seafood bisque is awesome! If you are not sure, try the sampler and get 4-6 kinds!! They open at 11am. Get there early and stand in line. It’s worth it
Adrienne LiuOctober 1, 2019Skip the line by going to their website and ordering online first! Pick up at the smaller pick up only store
JordynAugust 30, 2016Very good chowder! The line moves a lot faster than it looks, so don't worry about waiting in line. Skip the crab roll though - it's not that great.
Eddie MoyApril 8, 2011Get the sampler if you can't decide. 4 chowder choices with bread. Then order the biggest size of the one you like the best. Yum.- Allie CaudleAugust 17, 2018Clam Chowder and Seattle go hand in hand, if you are visiting you must induldge. The moment you lay eyes on Pike Place Chowder in a Bread Bowl, you will be drooling.
Marshall CurtisJune 1, 2013Don't be scared by the line,there's a good reason for it. No mistake it's worth the wait. In the world of street food follow the line.
Lindsay D.June 22, 2018This place is a true gem! Don't be scared by the line - the chowder is worth every minute. The smoked salmon chowder is other worldly! A chowder lovers paradise!
Meredith MalloryApril 7, 2012Must go here! there are so many good chowders but the new england clam chowder is out of this world. Ranked one of the best chowder places in the country!! tucked away in an alley but so worth it.- Andrea RDApril 9, 2016The lobster (roll) was so fresh; Tender! The chowders are soooo good: seared scallop, seafood bisque, & smoked salmon!
_May 22, 2015GET THE SAMPLER!!! Choose 4 different chowders! Would recommend original New England, southwestern chicken, lobster bisque, and market (special of the day)!
Alex TenetteMay 17, 2015The best chowder ive tasted. Perfectly creamy and tasteful. Id wait till the crowd dies down. But the wait isnt very long
AmateurConciergeOctober 13, 2018Yep it is really damn good. Both the New England and the market chowder were awesome
- Pineapple FroyoMay 15, 2019Got the sampler. Such delicate and interesting flavors in the scallop chowder, which was the best of the four!
Kristin W.January 27, 2013had the normal clam chowder. best clam chowder I've ever had. Seattle food holds a special place in my stomach that's FORSURE. will be going back to try almost every type they have!
Sam SNovember 28, 2015Delicious chowder. You don't need a bread bowl and I don't think they're worth it, but try the salmon chowder. You won't be disappointed.
Lindsey SSeptember 10, 2016If you are a first timer (or infrequent visitor), don't choose - get the sampler! All are good but I prefer the bisque and smoked salmon chowder.
Ryan WaggonerSeptember 7, 2016The line was super long, but it was so worth the wait. Best chowder I've ever had. Seafood bisque.
Sherry LiDecember 15, 2015The chowder sampler is a great deal. Choose four for $13.95. If they have the clam, oyster, and chorizo, definitely get that one.
Get the flight! Oh and be sure to try the catch of the day. Can’t go wrong with any of the chowders here.
Chris NixonAugust 4, 2015Now I known why they are ranked #1 for chowder! Find Post Alley and be prepared to wait in line for 30 minutes or more for the best chowder ever!
Laura EiltsJune 9, 2018The chowder was delicious! I can’t wait to go back. I will stop here every time I visit Seattle!
Marcela RomeroOctober 29, 2018Great option samplers. That way you are going to find your favorite and go back and ask foe the full size yummi!
Laura PedersenJune 18, 2013I've never had clam chowder before and the New England Clam Chowder bread bowl was amazing!!- Raul ValleJuly 20, 2018Top place. As good as word of mouth. Had lobster sandwich, which was fresh and tasty. Chowder is top notch
Eva LiangOctober 6, 2013You can ask for some sourdough bread slices on the side for free if you want to save a little money instead of getting an entire bread bowl
Sergei S.September 9, 2014New England Clam Chowder is my favorite. Grilled Scallop Chowder is also great.
Bill LimAugust 25, 2017It very much lived up to the hype! The salmon chowder was especially uniquely tasty.
SharSeptember 9, 2013The "Sampler Chowder" consisted of four different types of chowder (of your choice). Check in on yelp and you will get this sample for $8 instead of $12
😜Yana F😁March 29, 2016The Vegan chowder was delish! Apparently their sandwiches are pretty darn good too!
Mun Shing CheongMarch 30, 2019Try the Chowder sampler and the lobster roll. New England Clam Chowder was my fav.
Samantha SmileyAugust 3, 2016Whatever chowder you pick... You must get in a Sourdough bread bawl! Mmmmm...
Robin HotzDecember 2, 2015The clam chowder is amazing! The staff is great. We are now addicted and we come every time we are Downtown.
Ellea FernandoSeptember 11, 2014Forget the rolls and grab the chowder! They can also ship it anywhere in the States within 2 days.
Jonathan SmithOctober 21, 2018Get the sampler and enjoy all of the best! The lobster roll is a great accompaniment.- Martin OngDecember 17, 2015Tried a sampler and really liked the clam chowder and seafood bisque but really didn't like the salmon chowder. The scallops one was alright.
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Pike Place Chowder
1530 Post Aly (btwn Pike Pl & Pine St)
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(206) 267-2537
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