Chandler's Crabhouse

(206) 223-2722

901 Fairview Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109 47 -122

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Neighborhoods: South-Lake Union, Lake Union

Hours:

11a.m.-3p.m. and 5-11p.m. Monday-Thursday

11a.m.-3p.m. and 5p.m.-1a.m. Friday

5p.m.-1a.m. Saturday

5-11p.m Sunday Weekend Brunch: Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.20.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Dining

Cuisine:

Seafood

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What People Are Saying About Chandler's Crabhouse

The Owner

Chandler's Crabhouse

Owner

Chandler's features world class crab and two huge waterfront decks. At Chandler's, we feature crab from around the world - fresh Dungeness Crab, the local favorite from the Pacific Northwest. Fresh King Crab from Norton Sound Alaska. Fresh Soft Shell Crab from the Gulf Coast of Texas. Fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws. No other Seattle seafood restaurant offers this selection or quality. Enjoy looking out to beautiful Lake Union with views of sailboats, yachts and seaplanes while dining on world class crab.Chandler's at South Lake Union, World's Finest Crab.

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Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – Chandler's is turning back the clock; what was once a favorite place for grandparents and retired boat-blazers is now a destination for fresh-faced young professionals. Striving to charm this new market, they've has added a bevy of savvy servers, creative, healthier menu items and playful cocktails. The dining room places contemporary accoutrements opposite a Norman Rockwell mural, trying it's best to please all visitors. – – The Food – Just for fun, start with an appetizer tower; spin the brassy knob and explore nibbles of tempura laced Ahi, rotund…

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
Don't be so quick to follow the host to the dining room; the lively, less-serious service and open bar is also a fine location for cracking your crab.
Know Before You Go:
Chandler's plan is to keep you warm enough to satisfy your desire for alfresco dining any season. Still, you'll be dining just off Lake Union where temperatures may spike, bring along a sweater to be safe.
Parking:
They offer valet service, just be sure to grab your validation after dinner.
Happy Hour:
$3 appetizers, wine, beer and specialty cocktails (Daily 3pm-6pn, 9pm-close).
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/03/11

View wonderful - food NOT!!!

by goodfoodjunkie at Citysearch

Notwithstanding good service; once we were finally seated next to a window with a beautiful view, the dining experience was only memorable from its high price and remarkable poor quality. My partner sent their dish back, and I should have! A tab of over $120 for two without alcohol is ridiculous considering flavorless fare which had obviously been sitting out for a while in spite of the establishment being less than 1/2 full. A most unhappy event for an out-of-town guest. Too bad, considering they must have among the best of views along the lake. Never again!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/03/10

Monday lunch after Seahawks Win!

by Tom Kat at Citysearch

I was craving fish & chips - chandler's was recommended by our hotel - OMG the most finest fish & chips w/panko breadcrumbs ever!! you have to try a cup (OK a bowl if you're really hungry) of the succulent Whiskey Crab Soup - it still makes me drool!! we had the finest table overlooking the water & the ambience was awesome - kudo's to the chefs.....when I'm back in Seattle....Chandler's here we come! TY!!!!! PS check out Tom Kat's pics from our visit the Monday after the Seahawks beat the Cardinals!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/23/10

Fantastic Happy Hour

by 78goldwing at Citysearch

We were greeted & seated immediately upon arrival. We'd heard about the fantastic happy hour specials & that's what we were after. Our server was Jen who very capably answered all our questions & even got us the ingredient measurements for the blueberry lemon drop that I loved. We had Kimchee Beef which was incredible, the sliced sirloin slider, the pulled pork slider & truffle fries which were all very good. The weather was wonderful & this was a great place to stop into on our walk along the lakefront.

  • Pros: great happy hour, view
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/25/10

nice view, but it ends there

by lyn sorensen at Citysearch

completely overrated. I have made my third visit hoping that the first two were anomaly's. Not so. Food quality is mediocre at best, portions are small, and prices high. We ordered the $32 "tower" appetizer at lunch that was to contain calamari, crabcakes, and korean beef. 6 small bites of beef, a small portion of calamari, and one crabcake appeared. I thought they were kidding; they weren't. again, completely overrated.

  • Pros: view
  • Cons: price, quality, food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/08

Yummy

by Mydearsophie at Citysearch

I went there for brunch which is not buffet style but by menu. Their food taste good and is worth the price!

Message from Chandler's Crabhouse

  • Famous for our local Dungeness Crab
  • Happy Hour: 3pm-6:30pm daily
  • Brunch: Sat. 11am-3pm and Sun. 10am-3pm

Chandler's features world class crab and two huge waterfront decks. At Chandler's, we feature crab from around the world - fresh Dungeness Crab, the local favorite from the Pacific Northwest. Fresh King Crab from Norton Sound Alaska. Fresh Soft Shell Crab from the Gulf Coast of Texas. Fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws. No other Seattle seafood restaurant offers this selection or quality. Enjoy looking out to beautiful Lake Union with views of sailboats, yachts and seaplanes while dining on world class crab.Chandler's at South Lake Union, World's Finest Crab.

Chandler's Crabhouse