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Exterior view of Wally's Chowder House restaurant with a parking lot in front, cars parked, and a sign displaying 'Fresh Razor Clams' against a partly cloudy sky.
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Welcome to Wally’s Chowder House

We are a family owned, local institution with the freshest seafood around!

Legendary fish & chips, mouth-watering steaks and burgers, cold beer and lively happy hour specials alongside world-famous clam chowder in the heart of Des Moines, Washington.

Fall/Winter Hours

Sunday 9:30am - 9:00pm
Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm

Seattle Salmon Week 2026

Available November 14-21

Join us as we participate in a week-long celebration of Sockeye Salmon and the fishing families from Bristol Bay, AK.

Salmon Week Menu

Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 25th | 4pm - Close
Thursday, November 26th | 11am - 7pm

Wally’s Chowder House is open for Thanksgiving! We’ll be serving an extra special Thanksgiving Dinner menu in addition to our regular menu and full bar. No reservations required.

Thanksgiving @ Wally's

Sunday Football Game Day Specials!

We open early (9:30am) every Sunday

Wally’s is the best place for Sunday football!
We open at 9:30am so you can catch all the early action on our 5, brand new TVs.

PLUS: Gameday specials on appetizers, cocktails, beer & more!

NFL Sunday Specials

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Wally's Chowder House is honored to be a part of Bristol Bay Salmon Week from November 14-21! We’re joining restaurants across the Seattle area to celebrate wild Sockeye Salmon from Bristol Bay, Alaska, and the hardworking fishing families wh
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Veterans & Active Service Military, we are honored to serve you! Please join us this Wednesday, November 11th for a beautiful cheeseburger, a cup of our chowder and a crispy pint of beer for just $15! Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 #wallysc
he darkness is upon us and it’s the perfect time for a cup of hot chowder...and for our Fall and Winter Hours! Starting now, we are open: Sunday: 9:30am - 9:00pm (watch the early games!) Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday:
We saw this crazy sign out today... It tells no lies! 🤭 #wallyschowderhouse #chowder #desmoineswa #foodie #trending
Thinking about a hearty and delicious lunch today? How about a bread bowl dripping full of our famous chowder! We have White New England Chowder or Red Manhattan style Chowder, either will be sure to fill your belly & put a smile on your face ?
The chowder has a following. Now it has a uniform. 🥣 Our newest Wally’s Chowder House merch is here! Vintage blue lettering, classic cream-colored long sleeves, and a little Des Moines pride. Simple, old-school, and just the way we like it.
The fall season calls for some cozy fall drinks! Try out our new fall cocktail menu available starting today, Friday October 30th: 🍂 The Autumn Outlaw - Rumchata, Ketel One Vodka, Kahlúa and cream, topped with cinnamon sugar 🍎 Smoked Orch
The lights and flowers are gone! Just for a few days though, while we replant the pots, fix some siding, and get new lights. We’ll be all fixed up for the holidays! #wallyschowderhouseforlife
Behind every bowl of our famous chowder and every cold beer is a crew that makes Wally’s feel like home! ❤️ Friendly faces, good company, great food and a whole lot of heart 🥰 We are so lucky for our awesome crew #wallyschowderhouse #staffap