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Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 (Downtown)
206-267-2537
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Ranked #4 of 2,613 restaurants in Seattle
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Tucson, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

I tried just about every type of soup on the menu-- my overall favorite was the seafood chowder (worthy of 5*). I also had the salmon combo special, with grilled salmon and the salmon was cooked perfectly. I went to two different locations, but agree with previous reviews, go for the experience and try the fish market area, the ambiance... More

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Houston, Texas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

I loved the New England Clam chowder and I normally don't even like clams. But the flavor in this is just wonderful. I also tried the Smoke Salmon chowder, which was good, but can't beat the New England Clam. A friend and I shared the sampler, each picking two chowders. $6 each is a good deal.

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

I am a fan of Manhattan Clam Chowder but this New England Clam chowder was outstanding. My friends and I went 2 days in a row to eat some!

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Denver, Colorado
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33 reviews 33 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

After checking out the Maritime Festival and taking a harbor tour, we wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before heading back to the hotel to get ready for a wedding. I wasn't too hungry and didn't want clam chowder right before putting on a fitted dress, so I decided to order a crab roll. I asked if I... More

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Starkville, Mississippi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

It was a little expensive, and the chowder really wasn't as good as I had heard. I wasn't impressed and probably won't recommend

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san francisco
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90 reviews 90 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Tried the 4 chowder sampler- ranks right up there with the best chowder I have tried and I live in San Francisco. Also tried the bay shrimp sandwich which was very good. Go for the experience and the overall vibe of the fish market area- great place to spend some time.

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Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
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12 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Stopped by this hidden gem while visiting Seattle's Pike Place market. Wasn't quite sure if it was worth the stop and money, but glad we did. We ordered the #2 Combo which is your choice of a chowder (8 oz portion) with half -sandwich of the Dungeness Crab Roll. It's more like a quarter of a sandwich, but no short... More

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Missouri
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96 reviews 96 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Good luck choosing your favorite chowder from all the options! I had a combo with halibut chowder and a spinach salad. The portions were big and prices were reasonable. Extra bread and oyster crackers are available and free Not much seating and only plastic tableware.

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Redmond, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Most of my experiences with clam chowder were at restaurants that served a starter bowl of either Manhattan or New England and that was it. Some of the fancier places had chowder with more recognizable ingredients but that more or less stayed constant. Pike Place Chowder, however, really does make a business of all kinds of chowder. And not just... More

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Dallas, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

They have the best chowder I have ever had. The sourdough bread was very good as well. It is nice that someone is still making it actually sour. My favorite place to eat in Seattle.

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