17 National Championships.
Pike Place Chowder has won more national first-place awards than any other chowder restaurant in America, competing against some of the country’s best chowder makers. Our New England Clam Chowder was also named the Most Popular Dish in America by Yelp.
But our awards are not limited to one recipe. Four Pike Place Chowder favorites have earned competition honors:
New England Clam Chowder
Seafood Bisque
Crab and Oyster Chowder
Seared Scallop Chowder
From classic clam chowder to seafood-forward recipes you will not find everywhere else, there is an award-winning bowl for every kind of chowder fan.
Looking for the Best Clam Chowder in Seattle?
Our New England Clam Chowder is the bowl that made Pike Place Chowder a Seattle destination.
Rich, creamy and filled with tender clams, potatoes and smoky bacon, it has earned national competition honors and was named the Most Popular Dish in America by Yelp. But the awards are only half the story. With more than 7,800 five-star reviews and a 4.6-star rating on Google, Seattle locals and visitors from around the world agree: this is the bowl worth waiting in line for.
For visitors searching for clam chowder near Pike Place Market, this is the classic place to start.
eight scratch-made chowders
Most restaurants serve one chowder. We serve eight, each one scratch-made from 2 am daily. From our nationally celebrated New England Clam Chowder to Smoked Salmon, Seared Scallop, Crab and Oyster, and a rotating Market Chowder that changes with the season. Including a gluten free Manhattan Clam Chowder and a vegan and gluten free Lime and Coconut Chowder. No two bowls taste the same. *All 8 chowders at our Pike Place Market location only, serving 4 at our Pacific Place location.
What Makes it the best
It starts at 2 am. Every batch is scratch-made daily using fresh clams sourced from Pacific Northwest waters, rich cream, and regional ingredients from partners who share the same commitment to quality and flavor.
Served with sourdough bread from Grand Central Bakery, a Seattle institution in its own right. A recipe refined over two decades and 17 national championships. No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromise.
Order Online and Skip the Wait
Order ahead online for pickup at either location and your chowder will be ready the moment you arrive.
Two Locations in Seattle
Pike Place Market 1530 Post Alley, Seattle WA 98101 The original. Steps from the fish throwers, the flower stalls, and everything that makes Pike Place Market worth visiting. Come hungry and expect a line. It moves fast.
Pacific Place 600 Pine Street, Seattle WA 98101 Downtown Seattle's best kept secret. More seafood options, faster service, and a big screen TV. Easier to get to, easier to park, and just as good.
A Seattle Institution Since 2003
A family-owned restaurant born at Pike Place Market, scratch-made from day one, and never compromised. The Hillyer family are the new owners that have been apart of the journey since 2003.
