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Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Alley · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

Tucked in a Post Alley courtyard inside Pike Place Market, this counter-service spot has racked up national chowder awards for its New England-style clam chowder. Expect a line at lunch and a menu of chowders, salmon chowder, and lobster rolls.

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  • #seafood
  • #market
  • #lunch

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

What's around here?

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