5 to Try: Chowder

Updated: January 01, 2001

From Duke's Dungeness crab and bourbon variety to Pike Place Chowder's original clam standard, sample some of Seattle's best bowls of chowder.

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5 to Try

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ivar's Banquet Svc
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    1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Feed the seagulls while you spoon up this classic chowder served to-go in a white paper cup with a side of oyster crackers, natch.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Palisade Waterfront Restaurant
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    2601 W Marina Pl, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)

    The chowder of the Gods--Dungeness crab, shrimp and a hint of sherry.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jack's Fish Spot
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    1514 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Tourists and locals alike swear by the broth-based clam chowder at this Pike Place lunch counter.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pike Place Chowder
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    1530 Post Aly Ste 11, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Award-winning chowder comes eight ways at this small Pike Place lunch joint, from the rich, clam-filled standard to smoked salmon and more.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Duke's Chowder House on Greenlake
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    7858 Greenlake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Pick your poison: The clam version's great, but the Dungeness crab and bourbon chowder's even better.

More Seafood Restaurants

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oceanaire Seafood Room
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    1700 Seventh Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Sinatra is crooning, martinis are shaking and the fish are fresh at this '50s-style seafood palace.

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Anthony's Homeport
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    6135 Seaview Ave NW Ste 2B, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)