Seattle's Best Clam Chowder

[elswinger]

I couldn't find a previous thread so I thought I'd start one.

I love the clam chowder at the Brooklyn and though I haven't had it in a long time, I have fond memories of Duke's. I think the chowder at Ivar's and Spuds is no better than Skipper's or Campbell's. And the only other Seattle chowder I've had is in West Seattle at The Charlestown Street Cafe and their "Award Winning" chowder, which was not much better than Denny's.

Any other good places around here??

[phaelon56]

How's the chowder at Jack's Fish Spot across from the Market (next to the bakery) - they have it there don't they? I was disappointed in their cioppino when I tried it but thought maybe they could do better with chowder.

[little ms foodie]

I also am a big fan of Duke's chowder- I love the chowder tasting there. Dayne loves the Brooklyn too!

[dougery]

I really enjoy Duke's as well. Smooth, creamy but not overwhelmingly rich. A great balance of textures and flavors.

Don't flame me too badly, but I've always like skipper's clam chowder. The peppery flavour is quite nice.

[tsquare]

Market Grill - spicy, tons of clams, dill. Across from Uli's in the Market.

[kiliki]

Pike Place Chowder.

[elswinger]

I wound up going to the Brooklyn for lunch (though I hope I get more suggestions...thanks so far).

The Brooklyn is unique to the chowders I have had elsewhere. Besides being so damned tasty, it has an orange/red tint that I wonder if it's got a bit of tomato or carrot in it. It did have small orange bits in it, but it tasted like much of the rest of the chowder so I couldn't identify it. I wish I had their recipe. I wish the Ceasar Salad was as good. The lettuce was a bit wilty and it was more vinegary than I like. The thin croutons were a bit hard too.

A question for Chef's: are you flattered or do you hate it when a customer who loves your food asks for the recipe? I know some places, like Chaisen's (sp?) gives out their chili recipe.

[tsquare]

If you want to try Duke's Chowder Bar (4th, just south of Union - 1324 4th) they are running a chowder happy hour - 1/2 price from 2 until closing (I think that is around 3:30.)

They are also serving free clam chowder on September 21, 2005. Last year the line was very long.

Edited August 26, 2005 by tsquare (log)

[jbonne]

Pike Place Chowder.

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seconded.

[geoff]

I second the Market Grill. Have a sandwich while you're there also.

[jlax]

I second the Market Grill. Have a sandwich while you're there also.

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MARKET GRILL!!!! Early and midweek.