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A bowl of creamy clam chowder garnished with herbs and black pepper, placed on a blue plate with a spoon, on a wooden table.
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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

Sunday Football Game Day Specials!

Wally’s is the best place for Sunday football!
We open at 9:30am so you can catch all the early action.
PLUS: Gameday specials on appetizers, cocktails, beer & more!

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Check Out What We’re Up To!

Calling all 12s!! 💚💙🏈 The Seahawks are taking on the Bears TONIGHT , MONDAY 11/2, and you already know where to be! Throw on your Hawks gear, round up your crew & head to Wally’s for all-you-can-eat favorites, ice-cold drinks & plen
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
SUNDAYS ARE FOR FOOTBALL, GREAT FOOD & ICE-COLD BEER AT WALLY’S! We open at 9:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY for NFL football, with FIVE BRAND-NEW BIG-SCREEN TVs so you won’t miss a minute of the action! 🔥 THIS SUNDAY NIGHT: SEAHAWKS vs. CHIE
We do specialize in fish, but we have amazing desserts, too! Wally’s desserts are homemade in our kitchen & are worth every single bite. Try our Seasonal Fruit Crisp for a sweet palate cleanser after you enjoy your dinner! #wallyschowderh
Beer buckets are ready to join your game day! Enjoy a bucket of ice cold domestic or imported beer only at Wally’s for our game day specials. Click the link in our bio to see full Game Day menu & hours. #wallyschowderhouse #beerbucket
Have you tried our Cajun Crab Cakes yet?? We reimagined our HUGE crabcakes and added to the updated recipe our own special blend of bold cajun spices. Pan seared to a golden crust. Order one or two and spice up your life!🌶️ 🦀 #crabcakes #cajun #
Anyone down for a little wine tasting? 🍷😋 We’ve got a fresh lineup of whites and reds, perfect for pairing with dinner tonight! Come sip, savor, and explore our new selections, and let us know which one becomes your new favorite🍷✨ #wallysc