Still the BEST Clam Chowder in the entire region! We have driven there just to get their chowder to take home.

Stopped for lunch and had a bowl of chowder. It was so-so. It seemed to me it had chicken broth in it. Probably not but still not my favorite clam chowder. Price, service and location were very good so I added one star back for that. read more

Not bad but I'm over it. Have tried several different items on a handful of visits and no standouts emerged. read more

A friendly staff and order ready for delivery to the table. A good clam chowder on a cold day is exactly what we needed! Efficient chips were on point. First time at this restaurant, but we'll absolutely try it again. read more

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The service was okay until we asked for some lemon, then we got lemon tossed on our table with now we are bothering them attitude. The loaded clam chowder was NOT worth 28$ that we got charged for. They also have no price on it because they make it up comparing it to market value for shrimp. It was frozen salad bag shrimp on top and did I mention the chowder was less than warm; It was less than warm chowder with COLD tiny shrimp on top! I told my husband not to eat it but he said he wasn't wasting money. Place was a market with the little dining area off to the side. It's decorated like every other fish joint. Won't be back, if your looking for good fish same prices but so much better try Bennett's fish shack! read more

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Stopped in for lunch, our first visit. This place had been here a long time and looks it. We shared a four piece fish and chips and a cup of chowder. The chowder was delicious. The chips were hot and crispy on the outside, delicious. The fish had a light crunchy breading and the fish was moist and tender, delicious. You should give this place a try! read more

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To be fair the clam chowder was delicious but the crackers were so stale they were inedible. The halibut and chips were horrible. Chewy and rubbery they didn't taste or feel like halibut at all. I expected way more for $30 and order. Being from Alaska I know halibut l, and if this was halibut at all it was unrecognizable. Don't waste your money. read more

Much better food than we expected. They prep a lot of it on site. Sit outside on the deck if you can. Get the 3 piece cod and fries. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life. read more

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Our friends who live in Ocean Shores part-time recommended Breakwater for fish and chips. Wow! Delicious! We ordered the combination platter which was more than enough for both of us. We also ordered a large cup of clam chowder. We enjoyed our battered cod, halibut, prawns, and calamari. The combo came with chips (fries) and we added coleslaw and unsweetened tea. The seafood was crispy outside and tender inside. With the tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, slice of lemon, and malt vinegar, our dinner was complete. The fries were perfect! The clam chowder was delicious! We loved that the seafood and fries weren't greasy. Which means that the oil was hot and the food was cooked correctly. At some places, their fish and chips are soaked in oil. Not cooked correctly. Everything tasted fresh. Nice views too. Not a fancy place, which is completely fine. We prefer casual places with good food. Prices are reasonable. The servers were wonderful! If you love fish and chips, try this place. You'll be glad you did. read more

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Pleasant staff; nice vibe to the place. However, food wasn't anything special. Had Clam Chowder with some Fish 'n Chips. Although the clam chowder was tasty, it had little - to no clams in it. Fish was basic. Fries were a tad undercooked. Not worth the price ($45, sans tip, lunch for two). read more

Ordered the steamed clams. Nearly all of them were closed. Either bad clams or bad cooking, but either way, they shouldn't have made it to the table this way. read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House - Steamed Clams - Seafood Markets Near Me - Aberdeen, Washington

The clam chowder is REALLY GOOD; with lots of clams! I had the broiled salmon special for $16 and the outside was lightly seared to make it a little crunchy and was MUY DELICIOSO! The restaurant is right on the waterfront and I ate outside on the patio, with a view of an old, truss railroad bridge and an old, hollowed out building, probably their original, with " Breakwater Seafoods - Wholesale - Retail painted on the side. Definitely a piece of nostalgia and damn good-tasting seafood in Aberdeen! read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House is a fish market that also has a fast casual restaurant attached to it. Even though we came within an hour of closing, there were multiple people buying fish and several in the dining area chowing down on some delicious looking fish & chips. The restaurant is right on the water, although it was dark so we couldn't really enjoy the view. 2 Piece Cod & Chips ($14) - This includes two fried pieces of mildly flavored, tender and flaky cod. The breading has a good thickness and is fried well, resulting in a fantastic crisp and yet is not oily or greasy at all. The fries are normal commercial lightly-breaded fries, but fried well to a crisp, yet remaining tender inside. The dish comes with a 2 oz portion of tartar sauce that's fresh, tangy, and creamy; a perfect accompaniment. (4/5) Sourdough Bread Bowl w/ Chowder ($15) - The chowder is delicious. It's thick, creamy, perfectly seasoned, with a generous amount of tender cubed potato, chopped clams, and even some bacon, giving a burst of salty umami. The bread bowl is actually toasted with butter, on both the top piece that's carved out and the rim of the bowl, adding additional texture and richness. I haven't seen this in any other bread bowl before, so it's a very nice touch. The bread bowl is very small (one of the smallest I've seen) and, unfortunately, seems to be a commercial one, so it's a bit bready and dense, and has that fast fermentation/preservative taste characteristic of a commercial bread. They call it sourdough, but there's no hint of any rich sourdough flavor whatsoever. I still think the dish overall is very good, but it could be improved by using a bakery-fresh bread bowl. Although, I'm not sure if there are actually any bakeries in the vicinity, which might explain why they choose to use the commercial bread. Since the bowl is small, the amount of soup also isn't that generous. It's probably only 8oz, so you're essentially paying $10 extra for the bread bowl since an 8oz cup is normally $4.99. Another minor issue I had is with the paper covered tray they serve the dish on. Since this is a soup, it overflows from the bowl as it's eaten and soaks into the tray, making the table kind of soggy afterwards. Now I know I have a lot of critiques here, but I do think this dish overall is good and I would get it again, maybe with an additional portion of soup to go along with it. (4/5) Hopefully the next time I come it will be during the day time so I can enjoy the view of the river. read more

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Mediocre at best. Halibut fish and chips - both greasy, and halibut very slim pieces. The clam chowder was decent.

Traveling from Illinois. We were greeted by the Ladies behind the counter. We took a menu and sat down to decide what we were going to order. I had the special which was Coconut Shrimp with a sweet thai chili sauce. It came with fries and I made it a combo with clam chowder and a drink. The chowder was FANTASTIC. I was very impressed. I wouldn't typically order clam chowder but could have had that as a meal and been very happy. The coconut shrimp were HUGE and cooked perfectly. Fries were crispy and very good. The sauce was great. I tried the cod from my groups order and it was very good. Also tried the crab grilled cheese and it was good too. The service was great and we got our food quickly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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This has become our favorite stop along the coast! The chowder here is outstanding , rich, creamy, and silky with a tangy note that sounds unusual but works perfectly. It's packed with clams, bacon, potatoes, and so much flavor. The fish and chips are another highlight. While I personally prefer a wet batter, their version is still excellent: the fish has a light, crunchy coating (not hard at all), and the "chips" are thick, battered, and perfectly crispy. The Dungeness crab sandwich is also a must-try! Generous crab, just the right amount of cheese, and bread toasted to perfection. The setting is lovely, with a relaxed, self-seating atmosphere overlooking the river. The only thing that consistently stands out to me is the initial greeting experience. When you walk in, you order at the counter, but I've found that there's very little acknowledgment as you enter. Each visit I've had to be the one to start the conversation, which can feel a bit awkward and off-putting. Once you order, the service is as expected: food is brought to your table and they'll check in once, but then you're on your own. Despite that, the food and views keep us coming back, it's a gem on the coast that's worth the stop! read more

Went on a quiet, off-season weekday and we were the only customers. At first I thought I may have made a mistake; will I get sick from the seafood here? But it ended up being the best-tasting crab I've ever had in WA state; not fishy or tastes like ice. You cannot get this quality in the metropolitan area. No regrets. Will try the fish and chips next time. Breakwater seriously has some of the best seafood in the PNW! read more

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A wonderful seafood restaurant in Aberdeen! Their online ordering system through ChowNow is very smooth. Seating is casual, condiments are plentiful and they have a nice view of the river from the windows and umbrella-covered tables on their deck outside. - Fish and chips: the fries were finger-licking awesome! Crispy on the outside, pillowy potato on the inside. The fish was pretty good and breaded with panko. - Clam chowder: wonderful! Just $3.99 for 8oz, the chowder was very flavorful and not too heavy with lots of seafood bits inside. - Crab grilled cheese sandwich: definitely a guilty pleasure. It was greasy and succulent with a generous amount of fresh crab meat. The food was great, with excellent prices compared to the city! We had a pleasant experience here. read more

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This was an amazing stop on our way to the beach. If you are looking for amazing seafood stop here. Clam chowder gets 100 stars. Double grilled crab and cheese sandwich and cod fish and chips both absolutely delicious. They had a local kolsch on tap that was perfect with lunch. We dined on their outdoor patio on the river. A light breeze, no bugs and okay view. I would recommend if you are looking for Crab or seafood you stop here. read more

Wow, what a great find! The people are friendly. Nice sitting right on the river. And the chowder was amazing! Fish and chips are crispy, lightly breaded, and the fish was fresh and flaky. We will definitely be back. read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House - View from our table. It was fun watching the boats. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Aberdeen, Washington

I got the loaded sourdough bread bowl chowder with crab and shrimp. Wow! So fresh!!!!! read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House - Loaded Dungeness crab and shrimp chowder in a sourdough bread bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Aberdeen, Washington

It's been about a year since our last visit. Wish we lived closer it's such a treat to stop here the consistency is what makes us come back. The service was just as friendly as our first visit. The husband got the double grilled crab sandwich it was just as great as the last visit, my mother in law got the Crab Louie never have you wanted a salad more. A good amount of crab great quality of veggies. We had our dog so we took our food to go. The seating area was nice and busy the restaurant was clean definitely recommend stopping you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great food! Perfect choice . Super nice location ..... Authentic food service also friendly and quick .

Fresh food and good music. We enjoyed all of our meals and the food was quick. Great place and highly recommend.

Delicious food, I got the clam chowder in the sourdough bowl which was top notch. There was cute back deck to sit overlooking the river. Service was very nice! read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House - Clam chowder in sour dough bowl - Seafood Markets Near Me - Aberdeen, Washington

Generously portioned crispy and piping hot fish and chips overlooking the water. Tasty thick clam chowder which tasted faintly of bacon. It was packed on this rainy day so very little seating which was a good sign. In nice weather there is abundant outdoor seating. Only down side--no hot coffee or tea in this rainy day for this old senior. I do recommend. read more

Get to sit outside along the river, best view in Aberdeen. Brought my service pup, who laid at my feet, and the food was not expensive. I get the crab grilled cheese sandwich! read more

What a fantastic lunch spot! It's hidden in plain sight along one of the main arterials in Aberdeen and it's worth seeking out. Wife had the Cod Fishwich that she said is hands down the best fish sandwich she's ever had. High praise indeed. I had the grilled crab and cheese which was also top notch. Crab was uber fresh as should be expected. Clam chowder was just average but I've had some truly great chowder this trip. Location is excellent, right on the Wishkah River as it meets the Chehalis River. The patio would be nice but today was a bit chilly. Service was prompt and as the lunch rush built, it didn't look to slow down. Seek this place and you shall find deliciousness. read more

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Right off the bat the service wasn't to good. The server or cashier wasn't at all pleasant. It appeared we were putting her out by taking our order. When we got the food the chowder seemed not fresh or from a can. The oyster shooters were not right. The fries had shrimp tails mixed in,which was an unpleasant surprise. For 65 bucks this was an extreme let down. The eating area was quite small and run down for the price. The only one positive was the view of the river, but heck I live down the way at the ocean so to me it's just a river. Very unimpressed and quite disappointed . Might as well drive to Merino's in Westport, 10xs better. read more

Referred to this place and checked it out with the BFF on a quiet winter night. Food was good! We both had fish and chips. Very tasty. A casual restaurant, you pay/order at the counter then your food is brought out to you. Small dining area with patio seating in the warm months. read more

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Great fish n chips! Service was fast and they have a dining area outside by the river that's dog friendly. My cousin and I split fish n chips and a clam chowder ... wish I lived closer this spot was great! read more

The women at the front taking orders were not overly pleasant. They weren't rude, they just seemed like they really didn't want to be there. I get it. Overall the clam chowder was tasty. The crab sandwich was good, but a little anticlimactic. I really liked what this place had to offer, but nothing about my experience would make me want to seek out a special trip to visit when I travel to Washington again. read more

Friendly staff, lovely outdoor seating and indoor seating near the windows. It felt like a very friendly, local place. When we found out some of the drafts were from down the street, we had to give them a try! The fish was delicious, cooked perfectly. And the chowder was some of the best that we've had up and down the West Coast. We have a tendency to try every place that says it's housemate, I highly recommend this one. read more

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The food is ALWAYS fresh, ALWAYS served hot! and NO grease. If they were located in Seattle they would be the top spot for seafood. Located on the Wishkah River with seating over the water or inside the restaurant. This place sets the standard for excellent (and very affordable) seafood. Hands down the best on the coast. read more

Just a heads up when parking, the curb height is pretty high! Be careful not to bang your doors trying to get in or out. With that being said, this place is well worth the stop. When we came there was plenty of parking. Counter staff greeted us promptly and were very kind. We each ordered a small claw chowder, great flavor and good sized pieces of clam. We also shared a Breakwater Combo platter. The fries were crispy and there were a lot of them. The fish was well breaded and crisp. This place has tons of seating options, indoor and out. It's not what I would call fine dining, but it's clean and I enjoyed the ambience. read more

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Post-apocalyptic is how I'd describe the decor and atmosphere. The name of the restaurant is on an abandoned building next door, so you can look at it from the small deck or down into the narrow old commercial boating channel. Cool, if you like ghost towns. The counter service was fine and my food was brought to my table. I had the double crab grilled cheese which was expensive, but delicious. Naturally it was served with an amount of fries that would give my cardiologist a heart attack. I ate a few and washed it down with lemonade and iced tea from the beverage dispenser. I kinda want to give this place 6 stars, to be ironic. But no, it really should improve. read more

Delicious seafood, great little view of the Wishkah. Customer service was friendly. ---------------------------------------------------------- read more

This place was a great stop on our out of Olympic National Park. The seafood was really fresh. I had the broiled halibut and my husband got a fish sandwich. It seems like this is really the only place in town to stop and we are glad we came here. They've got a great deck where we sat with our dog with a view of the water. It's not fancy but the food was good and the people were nice. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped here on the way to Olympic one weekend in search of a spot to eat en route. What we got was an adorable lil restaurant with a river view and delicious food. We had a nice time enjoying our crab grilled cheese while watching the ducks swim nearby. The grilled cheese was amazing, the chowder superb and the fries so-so. Honestly, the chowder alone could have been a meal on its own! Downside? Our meal of two crab grilled cheese combos (one being a double) and two beers came to $65 before tip. Woof! If you want to keep it cheap, order the chowder on its own, it's the star! read more

Breakwater Seafoods & Chowder House - Double crab grilled cheese - Seafood Markets Near Me - Aberdeen, Washington

Stopped here for lunch on the way to ocean shores. Great clam chowder and crab Louie salad !