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    Duke's Seafood West Seattle

    3.7 (715 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mike B.

    Usually when eating in a touristy area the restaurants kinda get conformist in the quality of their food and service, well ... this is not the case at Dukes ! We had great service by Andrea and awesome food !! Clam Chowder was in the top 5 or six I've ever eaten , my wife really enjoyed the fish and chips and the stuffed lobster and filet were mouth watering good ! Needles to say I definitely recommend you come and eat here , I'll definitely come back !!

    Chowder sampler (clockwise from left to right - lobster mobster Pernod chowder, clam chowder, north by northwest seafood chowder)
    Alice W.

    Great restaurant for seafood that's next to Alki Beach. The upstairs outdoor deck seating is nice and has a pleasant view of Alki Beach. The inside seating has a combination of tables and booths. The food is good here, but the service can be spotty. I've tried all of their chowders and think the cioppino style north by northwest seafood chowder tastes the best; the chowder is full of a variety of seafood and the broth is very flavorful. The clam chowder is very creamy and on the herby side, the lobster monster pernod chowder is like a lobster bisque with a strong liqueur flavor, and the ragin' chicken corn chowder is very good if you like Creole seasoning and corn. Some of my favorite entrees are the stuffed wild salmon, the Frenchy wild salmon, and the stuffed halibut. The salmon and halibut are delicious and fresh and the sauces paired with the fish are tasty.

    Blood Orange Margarita
    Kady S.

    Came in for a little lunch and drink after a walk on the beach. Was assisted and entertained by an amazing, friendly, and hilarious bartender, T-Mai! The clam chowder is delicious. I highly recommend the fish and chips. Came out very fresh, not too salty, over all very tasty! If you're ever in the boardwalk of alki, you need to come to the bar and try a drink from this wonderful bartender! She will definitely take care of you.

    Crab cakes, chowder, and fish and chips
    Zoe T.

    It's been years since I've been to Duke's. We happened to be near Alki waiting for my car to be repaired, so Duke's it was. Perhaps that's the thing with chain/touristy restaurants: they fail to impress the locals. I know it's hard to make a customer happy, but here are my highly personal two cents: The fish and chips were decent, but the garnishing salad was drenched in dressing the same way the crab cake salad was. We ordered a large bread bowl chowder but it was 90% bread and 10% of what I think is almost cream-tasting, very salty chowder. The crab cake was a little overly sweet and lacking the crab flavor. The lemonade was delicious in the same way O Organics lemonade also is. But that's my own palate with not much memories associated with this place. The service was spot on in every technical aspect, and I couldn't ask for more.

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    kimberly m.

    Dukes was perfect for celebrating my birthday! Thank you for the delicious hamburger on the house as part of the birthday club. The service was excellent! It was a little noisy but not too bad. Enjoying my 1.00 miller high life and a glass of Chardonnay. My husband also had a burger and a Mac and Jack. It was a really enjoyable evening at one of our local restaurants. Another excellent choice is their crab cake sandwich which I love and had two weeks ago while visiting Dukes on Alki. Winter is my favorite time of year to visit this local restaurant.

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    Blessie W.

    Finally got to try this iconic Western WA waterfront chain! I knew that I had to get my bff on clam chowder during her visit to Seattle, so it was only fitting that the day that we decided to get chowder, it was cloudy and windy out. A MOOD! We drove over to this Alki location bc Alki is a must for any visitor. And because it wasn't so nice out, we were seated promptly. We tried: *wild Alaska salmon bites ($16.90): bite sized and flash fried with Duke's ready anytime seasoning, wasabi aioli, and chipotle aioli. Although everything was tasty, I couldn't find anything special to note. *triple dinghy of award winning clam chowder, north by northwest seafood chowder, and ragin' Cajun chicken corn chowder ($12.40): these were all really tasty, actually, and something I would be more than down to have again! *off the hook stuffed wild salmon ($39.90): stuffed with Dungeness crab, wild Argentinian red shrimp, imported cheeses, topped with a pretty pesto accent and lemon beurre Blanc. Honestly, this tasted like something you would eat for lunch/dinner in a 3-4 star hotel LOL, it was good but not mind-blowingly amazing. I'd be down to come back for the soups alone; otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here again.

    Oh My Cod Fish & Chips Combo
    Jalisa C.

    We were visiting Seattle to see our family, and Dukes was on my list of places to eat. I heard the name in a movie and had to visit. First the location across from the water which made the views during lunch beautiful. My mom and I split our meals, we had the black n bleu salmon salad (no blueberries) and a combo wombs with the fish and chips. My cousin had the crab cake sandwich. The food overall was good but the fish was Panko crust instead of beer battered. The clam chowder was delicious and so was the salad. The service was good especially since they seemed to be short staffed. We didn't wait on anything. And I got another chowder and salad (added onions) on Sunday. Only negative - they are expensive.

    Crab Cake Patty Duke Combo
    Andrew L.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday evening. If you're hoping to sit on the rooftop, which I'd highly recommend, you'll probably need a reservation unless you're willing to wait a while. Your experience here really comes down to what you're looking for. If you want a spot to have some drinks and maybe a small bite while enjoying the beautiful West Seattle scenery, this is a stellar spot. However as a pure seafood experience, I didn't find it to be anything particularly special. I had the Crab Cake Combo and thought the sandwich was solid. The combination of flavors was different than what I'd usually have with crab cakes, but the strong bacon and sauce flavors felt like they were compensating for a relatively unflavorful crab cake. I had the lobster cheddar chowder as my side. I thought it was tasty. It is quite cheddar forward which I enjoyed, but I wouldn't recommend it for those looking for a more traditional chowder experience. Overall I wouldn't say it was a bad meal, but taking their price level into consideration I feel like you can find much better seafood alternatives all over Seattle.

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    Jason V.

    I have no idea how we snagged an upstairs patio table for four, in less than 10 minutes, on the first sunny, cloudless, 75 degree day of 2021 (in April!), when Alki Beach was full to bursting with (frequently mask-less) tourists, sunbathers and locals. But I'm not complaining! We were "unlucky" enough to be seated at one of the only tables lacking a parasol, so I took one for the team and absorbed ludicrous amounts of vitamin D and UV rays on my defenseless, balding crown, allowing the wife and our friends to enjoy the cool, breezy shade. I hope they appreciated the sacrifice! Our server, Luis, was a complete gentleman, an exceptionally patient with us. It'd been nearly a year since we'd seen the friends that joined us at the table (ever since our wedding last May), so our excited conversation frequently distracted us from paying attention to the menu and ordering, like normal people. I think Luis probably oscillated back and forth between our table and the kitchen/bar about four times, taking and delivering drink orders as they trickled in from our table in one-sies and two-sies, before we figured out some actual food to order. My wife and I split the phenomenal Dungeness Crab Dip appetizer, as we'd had a late breakfast, and a couple cocktails each, which came with little crostini bread slices: the perfect vehicle for the rich, luxurious, garlicky spread! Our friends shared the chicken strips (apparently they're not much into seafood), but also knocked back a couple drinks with us, while shooting the breeze. We honestly spent more time at the table than is probably kosher during COVID and reduced capacity, but it flew by so fast, and we racked up a pretty sizeable bill between the four of us, so I doubt Duke's will be complaining. Overall, the experience was close to perfect, although with weather and company like that, it would be hard not to be. I have only two critiques, and neither are sufficient to reduce my rating by a star: 1) the cocktails are a tad on the expensive side, but since this is a seaside bar in a touristy area, I can't say it was unexpected, and 2) although we tried two or three times, we were unable to move to a shaded table or one with a parasol, due to capacity limitations and existing reservations. Understandable, if a little frustrating. Alki Beach leaves visitors spoilt for choice when it comes to dining and drinking along the strip, and in different weather or a different season, there may be better options. But Duke's outdoor patio, incredible service, delectable food (one appetizer and several envious sidelong glances at entrees ordered by neighboring tables was enough to convince us!) will make it our go-to option for our next visit to Alki Beach...whenever the weather graces us with another textbook perfect spring or summer day!

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    Andrea A.

    We ordered $75 worth of food and it was 2 small/medium pieces of cod and fries, a romaine salad with no croutons or lemon wedge, and their original chowder with some oyster crackers!!! $75!! I could have gone to sunfish or spud for half the price and better portions/ presentation. I am in no way new, I grew up in west Seattle, and I am tired of alki restaurants being over priced for average food. This place can do way better on To Go orders. I specifically had to order somewhere else cheaper for my kids so I didn't spend $150 at dukes for a super basic meal I can do better at making myself. I am very disappointed.

    1/2 portion of the $19.99 spinach salad with nuts and big pieces of shaved parmesan on top.
    Frank D.

    We have been to the Duke's on Ruston Way many times and a few times to other locations but we have never been to the Alki location. I can't comment much on the exterior because it was a cold dark and rainy night. We parked on the street nearby but it looked like parking could be an issue. The restaurant downstairs has an Irish pub vibe, dark wood, booths and it is very small with moderately loud music. It looks like there was a much bigger room with an outdoor deck upstairs. It was comfortable but we prefer the Ruston Way branch appearance. We ordered an excellent bottle of Vigonier that we have had many times before and because it was Monday, wine by the bottle was half price (all Duke's locations). We started with 2 bowls of superb clam chowder courtesy or the reopening after the pipes burst. We ordered the 19.95 large spinach salad and they split it in the kitchen for 2. Both bowls were almost big enough to split again. By the time we were finished the soup, salad and excellent hot sourdough bread, we were well on our way to being full. My wife had the seafood mixed grill and it was delicious. I had the seared salmon with red potatoes and sautéed zucchini, onions and red pepper. Everything was cooked perfectly and the glaze on the salmon was the best I have ever had. Alex gave us great service. We topped it off with a $20 discount because we are frequent diners and paid with gift cards bought just before Christmas with a 20% bonus, the best of any of the local chain seafood restaurants. Duke's always looks expensive but if you take advantage of all their promotions, it is downright affordable. Be sure to tip based on the real total. Your server did not issue the coupons and deals.

    Lobster Mobster Pernod Chowder
    Rafi M.

    Stopped by Alki Beach for the day, and my family and I were looking for a lunch spot. Based on Yelp reviews and the internet, we chose Duke's seafood. The interior is on the smaller size, and I could see this place filling up quickly during dinner time and the weekends. We were seated quickly, and we lucked out getting a table by the window. It was a good spot to people watch. The waiter was very enthusiastic and eager to assist us with recommendations and getting us started with drinks and appetizers. I loved how the menu was easy to navigate with items marked gluten free clearly. I was most intrigued by the all chowder options, and they are all gluten free!! I wanted to order a flight to sample them, but I decided to try the lobster one first. It was amazing, like some of the best "lobster"chowder I've had. The chowder part was perfectly creamy and had a good texture. It contained a lot of Argentinian shrimp and other veggies. I cannot wait to try the other chowders on my next visit. When our chowders came out first, the waiter brought complimentary sourdough bread. Since I have a gluten free diet, they accommodated me and brought out my own gluten free bread. Each time my food came out (chowder, bread, and entree!), the manager served it to ensure that it was prepared as carefully as possible. For my entree, I ordered the dungenes crab salad. The salad part was average, nothing to really say about it except the vegetables were fresh. The crab part, however, was delicious. Serving size is generous, and I felt so full after eating it. The salad was the perfect vessel to carry the crab . The other two people had the crab cake sandwich combo. For the price, it's a great deal to get the sandwich, fries, and a bowl of chowder. Both said the crab cake itself was good and should have been served by itself. The sandwich had a chipotle aioli, bacon, and avocado that took away from the flavors of the crab cake. In that instance, less would have been more. I look forward to returning the next time I am at Alki Beach. It's a great place for seafood!

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    Ask the Community - Duke's Seafood West Seattle

    Does Duke's have a vegan "seafood" chowder yet or other vegan "seafood" options?

    Yes! We have a Vegan Veggie Stew that we have had for a few years now. It's hearty and delicious! No seafood in it or in the base.

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