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Seasonal hours: Open April to early October! Check our Facebook page for daily hours. LIVE-LOCAL-FRESH. Halibut Point Crab & Chowder is located on the water at the Sitka Cruise Terminal in Sitka, Alaska. Dungeness Crab is our specialty, although King Crab is also on our menu! The Dungeness Crab are locally harvested & kept alive until order! All seafood lovers are welcome, & cruise ship passengers have the luxury of a short 1-minute walk from the ship to feast on our fresh Dungeness crab! Relax in our brand-new building with breathtaking views! Sit at a hand-crafted Sitka spruce table while savoring a bowl of chowder or a local beer. Visit our live crab tank, get your picture taken with a crab (when in season). We offer local Harbor Mountain Brewing Company beer on tap. It doesn't get fresher than this!

CUISINES

American, Bar, Seafood

Special Diets

Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards

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4.5

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Cecilia H

Trondheim76 contributions

World's best clam chowder and fresh seafood locally sourced!!!

Sep 2022 • none

This clam chowder is my absolute favorite - a family recipe and absolutely delicious and filled with lovely and luscious clam and some potatoes. The Dungeness crab was succulent and VERY tasty and prepared to perfection. The sides of corn fritters and cole slaw were a welcome addition and reasonably priced given the quality of the food. I would recommend this to anyone who considers themselves a connoisseur of chowder or crabs. An added feature is the lovely Halibut Point right outside your window.

Written September 27, 2022

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dove1111

Fayetteville59 contributions

Fresh food and great service

May 2022 • none

We came in today via the Holland Cruise ship and noticed this place right on the dock. We went into town and did some exploring and afterwards we returned here to eat. The Dungess Crab was very fresh, sweet and delicious. The Clam Chowder was out if this world. To top it off they have the coldest beer we have had on over a week with chilled glasses which topped off a great meal. LOVED IT!!

Written May 18, 2022

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Becky F

Thank you for the compliments! So glad you enjoyed our food and cold beer!

Written May 22, 2022

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Sightsee484428

Pinehurst5 contributions

Very Good Food & Service

Aug 2022 • none

A good friend insisted we have Dungeness Crab on our trip. When we got off the cruise ship in the morning we saw a tub of live crabs that they keep fresh until prepared. So we made it a point to come back after sightseeing for lunch. Not disappointed at all! Husband started with clam chowder and said it was excellent with big pieces of clams. The manager gave us a demonstration on how to crack the shells and retrieve the meat. A little bit of work but well worth it. We split one whole crab and it was plenty for the two of us.

Written September 1, 2022

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Carole B

Fredericksburg436 contributions

Seafood is Expensive EVERYWHERE

Aug 2022 • solo

Delicious Clam Chowder! Just what I was looking for! You’d think salmon & crab would be cheap in Sitka since it’s so plentiful. It’s not. It’s more expensive than it is in the lower 48. The chowder at Halibut was very good… a cup was $9.00 & a beer was $6.

Written August 16, 2022

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Becky F

Happy to hear that you enjoyed our food! We take pride in our local, sustainable, high quality seafood, and unfortunately, it is not always cheap for the consumer. We appreciate your business! (and just to clarify, our locally brewed draft beers are $9 beers for a pint, and bottles/cans are $6). Thank you!

Written August 17, 2022

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Guzzlin_Grandma

La Mesa47 contributions

Reopened and improved

May 2022 • none

We visited Halibut Point Crab and Chowder yesterday while on Radiance of the Seas. It used to be a tent, but the new facility is gorgeous. It was a limited menu on opening day but lots of delicious Alaskan beers on tap. We shared a halibut and chips order and it was the best meal of our cruise so far. Service was super friendly and welcoming and they had a good selection of hoodies, tees, etc. Highly recommend.

Written May 3, 2022

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cdblues

Lantana303 contributions

Best Clam Chowder EVER!!

May 2022 • none

No need to go into town when the ship docks. Head right to Halibut Point. New building is big, has plenty of seats and bar. We sat at the bar. Had the clam chowder, best I have ever had! Dungeness Crab was super fresh, and the Halibut Fish and chips where perfectly cooked.

Written June 20, 2022

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Becky F

So happy to hear about your positive experience! Thanks for your business!

Written August 17, 2022

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dmbkDallasTX

Dallas114 contributions

Crab cocktail!!

Jun 2022 • couples

We ordered halibut fish and chips, salmon burger, crab cocktail and corn fritters. All was very good, except the salmon burger. They were a little skimpy on the salmon. Everything else was fresh, well prepared and tasty. Easy access from the main cruise terminal.

Written June 28, 2022

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Becky F

Thanks for the 5 star review!

Written August 17, 2022

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Patrick O

Mount Holly1143 contributions

Great Place for a meal at cruise area!

Aug 2022 • none

We went here after taking a wildlife and whale cruise as part of our cruise excursions. The fish and chips sampler with Halibut and lingcod was out of this world. My wife had the chowder and Caesar which was wonderful as well. Nice beer selection and location at the harbor made this an outstanding choice and it will be for you too!

Written December 26, 2022

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Janet P

Fort Lauderdale5 contributions

Crab AND Chowder...The chowder is awesome

Jun 2023 • family

My son and I decided to get something here before we went on our kayaking adventure. What a treat! My son and I had the salmon chowder in a bread bowl and it was perfectly seasoned and delicious. We ate while sitting outside and the views were a great addition to the experience.

Written June 19, 2023

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Becky Friske

So glad you were able to squeeze us into your itinerary! Thank you for the 5-bubble review!

Written July 29, 2023

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longhrain

Victoria28 contributions

Maybe try somewhere else.

Sep 2023 • couples

Just OK. The crab chowder in a bread bowl was average an the bread bowl was burnt. The Cesar salad was tasty though. The prices were high but I guess you need to expect that at a cruise terminal. The service was good.

Written September 27, 2023

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lauraK

Lady Lake25 contributions

The waitress Veronica was the highlight!

Jul 2024 • couples

The best thing about this restaurant was the view and waitress Veronica. After reading the reviews, we opted to come back to the port to try the chowder and King crab. Disappointed to say that the King crab was dry, overcooked and bland. The chowder on the other hand was pretty good. Later we were told we should have ordered the Dungeness crab instead. Our bill was $115 with the tip around $140. Pricey for the quality of the lunch. Buyer beware and order what-is fresh and in season.

Written July 28, 2024

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1963shellyp

Federal Way9 contributions

Loved it!

Jul 2022 • none

The fish and chips here was among the best I've had anywhere. Our server, Amy, was delightful. Only four stars as their hours seem to shift around the cruise ships coming in and out so we missed a second visit once the rest of our family go to town. Would highly recommend you try to get here, though!

Written July 11, 2022

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Becky F

Glad to hear you enjoyed the food! Sorry to hear that our hours weren't able to accommodate you and your family.

Written August 17, 2022

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RobCurl

Burlington73 contributions

One of the best chowders anywhere.

May 2024 • couples

I always seek out clam chowder when travelling, and the offering here is one of the best I have ever had. Remarkably thick chowder with loads of seafood - not one of those “potato” chowders sometimes found. A great add is the touch of Tabasco - not searingly hot, just enhances all the flavours. A split order of the corn fritters made for a seriously filling lunch! Highly recommended.

Written May 11, 2024

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jdm0325

Savannah282 contributions

Excellent Crab in Sitka

May 2022 • none

We ate here while being in port in Sitka. It's very conveniently located right at the port terminal in Sitka. We got a combo, which was King crab leg, a whole dungeness crab, chowder, and corn cakes. I also had a beer. It was plenty for three people to sample and enjoy.

Written June 5, 2022

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Becky F

Thank you for the great review and your business!

Written August 17, 2022

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NYC Edge

Queens357 contributions

A Must Stop Before Getting Back On The Ship

Jul 2023 • family

After a day touring Sitka, our group decided to stop in for a drink and some knosh food before getting back on our ship. So glad we made this decision as the food was outstanding. The crab mac n' cheese could be the best I've had. Also, the fish tacos were delicious. This should be a stop for anyone before getting back to your ship.

Written August 21, 2023

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