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Duke's Chowder House

3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98407
253 752–5444
Ranked #20 of 329 restaurants in Tacoma
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Oregon City, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great restaurant with a excellent view and nice atmosphere !! Food is pretty good !!! More

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Lake Tapps
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Duke's is known for having the best chowder that you will ever have. They have several award-winning varieties. You will want to try them all. More

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Enumclaw
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We visited Duke's Chowder House in March 2011 for a family day in Tacoma. My husband and I are big seafood fans and our kids, sadly, are not - but there was something for everyone on the menu. We would have preferred to have been seated where we'd have a view of the water - it's too bad that as... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Terrible waitress my husband and I came in at 5pm change of shift so service was delayed. The waitress never apologized so I was irritated and kept shaking my head, I heard her talking about me to another staff that is unacceptable! We ordered I$95 worth of food the least that she could do is apologize for the wait explain... More

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Chilliwack
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

Dukes is a friendly pub/restaurant. The crab cakes for lunch are great and they specialize in chowders. Aso good views if you can get to the window. More

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Santa Barbara, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We really like Duke's for seafood. The chowders and ciopinno are all terrific. Salmon and other fresh fish plates delicious. Nice kids menu too. Atmosphere is pleasant and service is good. We used to like another chain seafood place but now Duke's rules! More

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Seattle
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Great chowder, excellent Bloody Mary's, and wonderful fish & chips! The sourdough bread they serve before the meal is delicious! Service is always prompt, courteous, and cheerful. More

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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

On Tacoma's waterfront, you've got a few choices - and most of them you'll pay for the view. Shenanigan's is tired, the Lobster Shop is predictable, harbor lights makes a stiff drink, Katy Downs - you'll pay too much for a burger or pizza. So, Duke's is a good spot on a sunny day when you want to sit on... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Overall pretty good. The one and only reason to go to Duke's is - not surprisingly - the chowder. While the menu offers a full variety of seafood entrees, stick to the chowder. The lobster chowder is the best I have ever had - better even than a Maine lobster chowder I thought couldn't be beat. The food was served... More

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Lakewood, Washington
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
290 helpful votes 290 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

My dad and I went here on Christmas eve. He tried the variety of chowders (I think the bourbon was his favorite). We also had the coconut shrimp which was perfect. The view here was amazing. Our server was very nice and attentive despite the place being deserted for Christmas. I will come here again! More

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