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Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 (Downtown)
206-267-2537
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Ranked #4 of 2,612 restaurants in Seattle
Price range: RM0 - RM3
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Starkville, Mississippi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 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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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 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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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 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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15 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 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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See 9 more reviews by Aboten for Seattle
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 14 June 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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See 10 more reviews by jth11110 for Seattle
Scottsdale, Arizona
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We had the scallop chowder and seafood bisque was delicious, I could of had seconds but very rich creamy and probably high in calories. Best place to taste different chowders other than typical clam chowder best that is good there too

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We visited Seattle for 4 days and had lunch here two of those times. The fist visit we tried their sampler where you get to choose 4 small cups of their 6 different chowders. That was a great introduction and we were amazed at how different each one was. The second visit we both went straight for their clam chowder...it... More

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Herndon, Virginia
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129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

This is beyond a doubt the best clam chowder I have ever had. My husband had the salmon chowder which was excellent as well. We also saw a lot of Dungeness Crab Rolls being served. If we get back there, will have to try one. After having the chowders at Pike Place, we traveled on to Alaska. We tried chowder... More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The best clam chowder in the whole of the USA is sold here. One sip and you will drift into a trance and take time to recover. It’s so famous that long lines are found at all times. Another favourite of mine is the seafood bisque. Another legendry place to check out for sure if you are visiting Pike place.... More

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