Stopped by Lowell's Restaurant while at Pike Place and grabbed a table on the second floor--highly recommend doing that if you can. The view alone is worth it. The chowder was the perfect way to kick off our time in Seattle and the breakfast tacos were solid. Nothing overcomplicated, just good, satisfying food. The decor leans very maximalist--lots going on, but it works for the space and adds to the whole Pike Place energy. The staff was quick and efficient, very no-nonsense, which fits the pace of the atmosphere. Great spot to sit, eat, and take in the view while you're in the middle of everything. read more

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There's a line outside because you order first at the counter and then sit down. But it's a long line because the area is small. We got seated upstairs because we were pulled for a table of 2. The view is as it says, very pretty for a restaurant. Service is very behind. We sat for a while and then ordered. We decided to share the Rueben sandwich and clam chowder. I wish they had options for small sides. The sandwich was good. The clam chowder was ok. Kinda bland for a famous place. The service took forever after we asked the check. Honestly go somewhere else. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Slow Braised Corned Beef Reuben with soup substitute for fries - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lowell's Restaurant in the heart of Pike Place Market is one of those rare spots that hits you right in the soul the moment you step inside. Tucked into the bustling arcade at 1519 Pike Place, it's been slinging plates since the early days nearly a century of history soaked into the woodwork, the worn counters, the old-school charm that feels like a love letter to Seattle's past. When I roll into town, this is my first stop for breakfast, no question. The place hums with that perfect mix of market energy and quiet nostalgia: gleaming brass rails, dark polished wood, the faint creak of floors that have seen a million footsteps. It's almost classy, as they say, in the best possible way unpretentious but elevated, like a well-tailored coat you throw on without thinking twice. The view? Christ, the view is worth a million bucks, easy. Perched on one of those three floors overlooking Elliott Bay, you get Puget Sound stretching out like it owns the horizon ferries cutting through the water, maybe a glimpse of the Olympics or Rainier on a clear day, the whole postcard panorama laid out while you dig into eggs, hash browns, or whatever hearty plate they've got going. The location itself is another million: dead center in the market, steps from the fish throwers, the flower stalls, the chaos and color that make Pike Place what it is. But it's the people who seal it the staff here go above and beyond, warm, quick, genuinely glad you're there, making you feel like a regular even if it's your first time in years. Quality, service, ambiance: top tier, every time. In a city full of shiny new spots, Lowell's reminds you why some places endure. It's not just breakfast; it's a ritual, a moment where the city slows down just enough to let you breathe it in. If you're in Seattle, do yourself a favor: climb those stairs, grab a window table, and let the place work its magic. You won't regret it. read more

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I visited Lowell's with a coworker for a late lunch and I'm SO glad we did. You order at the front and choose one of the three levels to sit at, the third with a beautiful water view. The gentleman taking our order was so kind! Coworker got the fish and chips and I, the salmon Cesar. Both were a huge portions and very tasty but the salmon was the star of the show. Locally caught and sold in pike place market, it was some of the freshest salmon I've ever eaten. Truly melt in your mouth, and the price for each meal wasn't exorbitant. I'll definitely be visiting again next time I'm in Seattle read more

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Lowell's is a must stop for incredible clam or salmon chowder in a bread bowl. It's a casual vibe inside Pike's Place where you order at a cash register and then your order is brought to your seat wherever you find one. The bread bowl was soft and fluffy which was the perfect addition to my salmon chowder. Great quality and lots of pieces of fish that was a perfect lunch on a chilly and rainy day. The clam chowder is also incredible and a staple of Seattle. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Salmon Chowder Bread Bowl - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lowell's is a must-stop if you're in the market! We had a beautiful table tucked into a corner overlooking the harbor and outstanding service from Tyler--friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. Breakfast was delicious. My husband had the classic combo with eggs, hash browns, link sausage, and toast--perfect comfort food. I ordered a huge bagel topped with herbed cream cheese, king salmon, pickled onions, and capers... absolutely fantastic. And bonus: unlimited hot coffee --always a win. It's tucked right inside the marketplace, and we actually found it thanks to a suggestion from our server at Alder & Ash the night before. So glad we listened! Would I come back? Heck yeah! Next time, I'm trying the crab omelette for sure read more

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Best calamari I have ever had. Fresh and delicious. The concept of ordering and finding your own seat is hectic but it worked out for our party of 6. read more

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Sat at the bar. For a birthday cocktail. A special chai martini. Served iced and so good. The wonderful bartender JoJo provided excellent service. And it's a bar, so the ambiance was fun. A gentleman sang happy birthday to my sister and me. And people were overall happy here. An iconic Pike Market place. Maybe next time I'll eat some food. SYOY! read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Birthday continues - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nothing like a bowl of CLAM chowder in the morning for breakfast along with corned beef hash, eggs, and hashbrowns. Service was awesome but the view on the 2nd floor was better than awesome! read more

Lowell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Prime location - inside Pike Place Market! We needed a drink and a quick bite while we toured the area. We visited around 4pm on a Friday and the place was not packed. Definitely a change from a previous visit I had last in Sept 5 years ago. The VIEW gave this place the 4th star. Try to get the window seat as much as possible if you visit this place. Ordered the chowder - just mid. Nothing special and definitely had it better. Wish the bread bowl was toasted. Calamari - small portion - was good and so was the fries. This place is one of those Order, Pay then get your food type. Menu offers many choices. They have a bar on the second floor and the drinks were great. Be prepared to pay more for your cocktails :/ The bartender was nice and welcoming. read more

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The place was Busy for a Thursday afternoon! Only place we could find seating was on the third floor. Pretty views but was a little cold for my liking. The table near us complained they were freezing also. That being said, the food was solid. I had a chicken sandwich with bacon and Swiss . It was huge and ate the entire thing! Hubby ate the fish tacos which were flavorful if a bit messy. read more

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The food was so greasy and no one in our party enjoyed their food. We all got sick after eating the food. The worst part is we paid over $100 and it definitely did not warrant that price. The best fish and chips.... Not.... read more

Chowder was good, nice and creamy but not as good as pike place chowder, got the crab omelette, paid 40 bucks for an underwhelming omelette, you would expect an omelette the size of the plate and stuffed to the gills for 40 bucks, not worth it at all, toast and hash browns and bacon were good, better off going somewhere else, you're just paying for the view honestly read more

Lowell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Drinks Only- As we were meandering through Pike's market on a Sunday, we decided we wanted to pop in for a drink or two. The bartender mentioned mimosas and Bloody Mary's so my ears perked up. They had an unusual Bloody Mary with salmon, so as we were in Seattle, I felt that I should try this version. I was expecting a piece of salmon on my drink, but rather the salmon was within the mix- interesting.....not sure I would order this again. I think I would stick with a regular bloody mary. Pricing wise, not bad for being at the market. Netherless the bartender was very friendly. And very kind to address all the questions of the tourist stopping in. The view from the bar of the water was beautiful. The bar on the second floor is quite small. If eating, there are plenty of seats among the three floors. Note lots of stairs....to the second and third floor. read more

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A Local's Favorite Spot for the Best Views & Fresh Seafood! Whenever friends or family visit from out of state, Pike Place Market is the first stop on the list. There's just something about the hustle and bustle that makes you feel the heartbeat of Seattle. As locals, we've been coming to Lowell's (established in 1957!) for years. It's a classic for a reason--the history is deep and the views are unbeatable. Pro-Tip: Choosing the Right Floor The menus and service styles actually differ by floor, so keep this in mind: * 1st & 3rd Floors (Self-Service): Best for a casual bite. This is where you grab the classics like Fish & Chips and Clam Chowder. You order at the counter on the 1st floor--if you do, head straight to the 3rd floor for the best view! * 2nd Floor (Full Service & Bar): I usually head here when I'm without the kids. The menu is different from the first floor, and you can skip the long lines and the hassle of carrying your own food. The Food: On this visit, we enjoyed a bottle of wine along with: * Seafood Salad: The salmon was incredibly fresh and the portion was very generous. * Clam Chowder Bread Bowl: It's a classic. Consistently delicious and hits the spot every single time. * Steamed Clams & Garlic Bread: The clams were so plump and fresh! But the garlic bread on top was the real star. It was perfectly toasted and so flavorful--ideal for soaking up all that delicious clam broth. Service: Our server was lovely and incredibly attentive! However, the busgirl was quite rude, which was a bit of a bummer. But despite that, the food and the scenery made it a great afternoon. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Seafood salad, Lowells Clam Chowder - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Clam Chowder: 6.5/10 mid. Unfortunately, the chowder of the day wasn't salmon which is my fav. Fish and Chips: 7.5/10. Fish was ok, fries were good, tartar sauce was great. Calamari: 8/10. Calamari was good, sauce was ok. I enjoyed the calamari with the tartar sauce from the fish and chips. Service & Ambiance: 10/10. We sat at the top level where The Crab Pot was. We were brought our food from both restaurants and the window view was amazing read more

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Great spot for some food and a drink. Its a wonderful view even on our gray days. Have a chat, finish your pint and then get back at it.

Place has a great view, service was good. Staff were friendly, beer was cold. The food was nothing to brag about. Pretty much no taste I guess it would be like having COVID and eating here.. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - 3 floor view - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a a great view! Apparently that's what you're paying for ! However as far as the quality of food for the price, nah ....i paid 90.00 plus tip for overfried hash browns that were hard as rocks. The hollandaise sauce was obviously not homemade and mehhh at best, the side was $6.95 . Obviously you needed it to drowned the rock hard hashbrow on my plate. It was 4.95 for a cup of black coffee! Not a latte, a cup of French roast! My Dungeness crab eggs Benedict was served on a piece of sourdough toast not a traditional English muffin at the price of $39.95!!!! For $10 more I could've bought a whole container of crab at Costco and made my entire family that consist of seven people homemade Dungeness crab Benedict with fresh organic eggs from my own chickens ! The French toast was basic at best... Save your money go across the street to Me Sum pastry by yourself a curry bun and be happy for a cheaper breakfast and a cup of coffee outside of the spot ! That might run $12.00 total! read more

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What a great find!--Lowell's gives you the perfect location in the world famous Pike Place Market but keeps a down to earth and inviting attitude. And all while serving up fresh catches of the day. I loved the crab melt sandwich. It's not cheap, but it packs all the meat of a full Dungeness crab without making you do the shelling. And the meat is spread all the way to the bread's crust, so you get a mouthful of oceany, succulent crab meat in every bite--no pointless bites of empty bread. Served with fries. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Crab melt - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best breakfast in the area, hands down. Go upstairs and sit by a window for table service. The pancakes and the Joe scramble are both really delicious. Our service was fast and friendly. The view from the window at the table was spectacular. Can't wait to go back for breakfast again. read more

Had an early morning start of my day. Drove over an hour into downtown Seattle to Pike Place Market. I've heard of people having amazing breakfasts at Lowell's Restaurant. The menu was quite large but had a great variety. I ordered combination breakfast. The staff was very nice and informed me seating was available on three floors. I proceeded up the stairs to a very well area at the top. WOW!! what amazing views. But I decided to return to the second floor to have a warm adult breakfast Irish coffee. Unfortunately, I was stopped by the staff saying you've already ordered and cannot sit in here!!! I even tried to order my drink and was told no! Shocked I proceeded back upstairs to get a table. It was still very peaceful and the decor was still very inviting. I took a seat by the window overlooking the Puget Sound with the snow capped Olympic Peninsula in the distance. My food showed up as I was gazing out the window. The presentation was near perfect. Only drawback was the excessive powdered sugar which I asked not to have on my French toast (I scrapped off the powdered sugar), the eggs were cooked correctly, but sadly only one of the three sausages was cooked completely which had amazing flavor including the spices. Just an observation about after being served. I realized I had to serve myself water, obtain my own napkins and utensils. The wait staff NEVER returned to follow up on my meal. Overall, this experience wasn't what I expected. Maybe I'll have to check this place out on a weekday morning vs. at 0845a on a Saturday. Yes, I'm going to make another trip with friends in tow to see if we have the same experience. Until I return my rating is in the middle. Please note- No disabled access to the 2nd & 3rd floor. read more

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This is a tourist trap deluxe. We are from New Orleans so we know good food and tourist traps. We ordered the crab Benedict, it was very mediocre. Not much crab , the hollandaise was good but the " poached " eggs were hard boiled not poached and not good at all. The bread was so tough you couldn't cut it with a steak knife. Really terrible for $40 eggs. Service was lackadaisical and that's fine for a tourist place but really the food was way sub par. read more

"You can feel the lively energy and history as soon as you walk in! The seafood was great and made better by the great harbor views. Food: The fish & chips and calamari was a great taste of what Lowell's offers. The seafood itself was so tender beneath the breading and the sauces paired great. I will say the breading could have been improved. The calamari breading was a bit soggy and didn't have much crunch and for the fish & chips I think I just prefer beer battered over panko crumbs. Service: All of the service staff were very kind and provided quick service. Atmosphere: The 3rd floor of the dining space was brightly sun drenched and offered a great view of the water. It was a perfect atmospheric sendoff from a wonderful vacation to Seattle." read more

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Great food and scenery even better service !!! Kyle... Max... and Sid... provided great service and attention while dining. Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Seattle. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here with my mom and sister and the experience was nice! We were seated on the third floor, which was a little confusing at first--there were a lot of instructions beforehand, and you can choose between table service or paying before you eat. But overall, I think the food was good. I ordered the shrimp and chips, my sister got the fish and chips, and my mom had the tacos. Everything was pretty yummy. I also really liked that you get a nice view of the bay from up there--definitely a plus! read more

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I finally got o visit Pike Place Market. I was on a hunt for fish and chips and found an article recommending this restaurant. They were pretty crowed inside and a long line outside. I shopped around for a while and came back and an employee said the bar was open and we could sit and eat there. The goal though is to sit at a table and take in the beautiful view I ordered the fish and chips and a side of shrimp. I wasn't impressed they are fried in panko and didn't have any flavor. The fries were cold. When I asked for hot fries the sever said he would see what he could do and brought me literally less than ten fries. The shrimp was heavily breaded as you will see by the photos The bartender was excellent. Very engaging with all of us who were sitting at the bar and taking walk up drink orders. read more

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Good place to eat but always busy. We were lucky to get a table just before lunch started in the bar area. We had the Reuben and tuna melt. Great view - 5 stars Service - 4 stars Food - 3.5. Tuna melt had a tad too much mayo and bread was soggy. Solid 3.5 place in Pike's read more

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I really really like the salmon and potato leek chowder here; it was creamy, steamy and full of flavor. I ordered it with a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich. I didn't think I was hungry enough to finish it all but each bite was enjoyable. I also tried the customized lemon drop cocktail on the menu. Using ginger vodka was such a good touch since I absolutely love ginger. Service was pretty fast and the restaurant wasn't too loud, considering it's in Pike Place. My experience here was five out of five and I would definitely go back. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Salmon Chowder and Grilled Beechers Cheese And Tomato Sandwich - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food and drinks weren't half as bad. Even though it is a touristy place, the service was great and friendly. My friend and I were able to grab seats on the bar level. The fries and slaw were average but the actual seafood itself was really good. Granted we were there during the middle of the week so I'm not sure how different it would be on the weekend but definitely give it a try. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Shrimp and chips - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So came to Seattle from California and was walking around the pike and wanted some good clam chowder so decided to stop this place was very cute. Lots of stairs however there's three things when you first walk in how was the clam chowder? I haven't tried it. I'm lactose intolerant should have happened. reached out, reach out to another employee to see if they tried it, but that didn't happen second we asked for some sauce, but they told us to go downstairs and get it. However they did end up bringing it up to us and he was very nice very nice gentleman, but after walking off all those stairs for the clam chowder, it didn't taste. It wasn't very tasty. It tasted like it came out of can flavor was good, but I wouldn't go there again. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Lets see what this Lowells Clam Chowder is talking about - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Busy but well run seafood and breakfasty joint in Pike Place Market. Huge portions. Salmon and eggs were a meal for two. Little cup of their chowder a great way to start the day. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Salmon eggs scramble - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the Alaskan cod tacos and crab melt. Food wait time was reasonable, actually pretty good for as busy as it was. They were organized in getting food out. Order at the counter then they give you a number and you pick where you want to sit. We sat inside but I wish I would've sat outside. It gets pretty stuffy pretty quickly as there are only about 7-8 tables and it's right by the kitchen/drink bar. Food tastes amazing. Fresh and definitely worth the price! read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Grilled Fish Tacos & Dungeness Crab Roll - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Meal with a view in pike place to get out a little bit from the crowd and enjoy your food! I ordered salmon plate and it was delish. It was a plus they bring the food to you---I was on the third floor. Friendly staff, long line but quick service. read more

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Inside Pikes place. Decent bowl of chowder. It's on the runny side which is what I like. I don't like chowder too thick. The fish and chips were decent as well. Will satisfy your craving for chowder. Sit next to the windows for a lovely view. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I stopped in here for a drink. There's a system to dining in, but since my we were only here for drinks, we were directed to the second floor bar. The bartender made suggestions and our drinks were ready quickly The view from the bar is lovely and the bartender knew a lot about Seattle. Drinks were enjoyable...but remember...you're in a huge tourist spot with a great view. Make sure your wallet is prepared. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came to Lowell's in January for an early lunch and got a seated on the second floor, in the bar area, with great views. We ordered the Clam Chowder Breadbowl and a Dungeness Crab Melt. Both were great. I liked the melt the most. We left stuffed and had a great time. read more

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If you are going to Pike Place Market, Lowell's is an old establishment that has been there for years! We went to breakfast here twice and both times we ordered the same thing both times because it was great! If you have never been, you order it at the counter and they bring it to you! The food arrived hot! The restaurant had great views! One of the reasons we went here is for the "vegan" scramble is veggies and hash browns with toast! There is no egg substitute or tofu for the vegan scramble. The veggies were hot, basically squash, zucchini, bell peppers and onions! We ordered the sourdough which was soft and substantial. read more

You can't really beat heartwarming diner food with an amazing view. I got the beechers grilled cheese and it was so delicious and perfectly crispy (especially with the pickles). My friend got the fish and chips which he also enjoyed. The tartar sauce went really well with the fries, so we asked for extra and they gave us 2 more! That was really kind of them & the overall experience was very friendly. read more

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Quick service. The crab cakes were so good! We were lucky to get a table with a view of the water. read more

Lowell's Restaurant - Crab cakes - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington