Chandler's Crabhouse is the premier waterfront restaurant in Seattle for the world's finest crab, the freshest seafood and steaks.
Chandler's Crabhouse has established itself as an institution in the Pacific Northwest since 1988. Our style of service is technically correct, attentive, warm and welcoming. In addition to our commitment to the highest quality in food and service, we are committed to an extensive wine list that allows our guests to pair great wines with the finest available crab and seafood the season has to offer.
"Wonderful seafood menu, accommodating to alternative side dishes. Fun to watch the seaplanes land and take off. Beautiful setting for a special occasion or with colleagues."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion
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"The menu is pretty extensive, especially for their lunch options, but for the price, the food was only adequate. The staff was friendly but definitely off their game. When we arrived, there was no one in the main dining room so they sat us in the side hallway. While the table had a great view of the water, we felt cramped and were a bit perturbed that we were being sat there while the main room dining room sat empty. About 30 minutes after we arrived, a 40+ person party entered the main room and suddenly the service came to a halt. The bus boy was spot on making sure our water was filled, etc. but we had 0 attention from our waiter. Not what I'ld expect from Schwartz brothers."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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"Our group of ten were seated towards the back of the restaurant looking over the water. This is one of the best views I've ever had at restaurant. Sea planes taking off and landing, boats sailing by... very cool. Our server, Aaron, was fantastic. He was very friendly, knowledgable and efficient. Clearly a pro. From appetizers to dinner, our food was fantastic. Their wine list is rock solid. Overall, the best restaurant experience of our three day visit to Seattle. Thank you!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"My boyfriend and I went out for dinner to celebrate my new job. We sat out on the patio and watched the sun set while I ate one of the most perfectly cooked steaks I've ever had. We were the last customer to leave the patio area (by an hour or so) and the wait staff continued to be polite and never once made us feel rushed. Will definitely be going back for more celebrations and just because :)"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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"Great view and food in Seattle. This was a business dinner, and I would return again for business or special occasion. Food was done perfectly and service was delivered very well."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This was a great experience! the food was excellent. The service was great and our lunch meeting went very well."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I expected more on the menu. We got the crab platter. The dungy was great. The king was too salty and the snow crab was just plain dry. You could tell it had been frozen for a while. Another person at my table ordered the halibut, which was good."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, special occasion
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"Went for Mothers day brunch. The brunch menu was not as expansive as I would have hoped as there were not very many choices. But what we did choose was excellent fare and the service was excellent as well."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"My girlfriend and I have gotten in the habit of ordering a bunch of appetizers instead of entrees. That worked really well here. Crab cakes and tuna tartare were both good, but the Crab Rockefeller was the real killer. It's a huge plate with big chunks of crab, a buttery sauce, and plenty of bacon bits. So big and rich that it would be hard for one person to finish. Highly recommended."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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"I took my parents and aunt and uncle to Chandler's Crabhouse for Mother's Day brunch. First of all, it is in a beautiful spot on South Lake Union. The view is terrific. We were seated in a smaller area of the restaurant where there were only four large tables. The atmosphere in this room was quiet and intimate. We could actually hold a conversation at normal voice levels which is rare for Mother's Day brunches. The food was excellent. The coffee was fresh. The seafood, as expected, was incredibly fresh and impeccably prepared. The waitstaff was attentive and accommodating. We never found ourselves looking for or waiting for service. Highly recommended as an upscale (but not overly fancy) dining spot."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 15 for Chandler's Crabhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Lives up to reputation
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/08/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Energetic
"For us, this is too expensive for everyday dining, but for any special occasion (such as the birthday we were celebrating) the food of all kinds (not just crab), the service, the wine choices, etc. are all superb -- always, including this meal."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"After an issue back in September, we decided to give Chandler's another chance after speaking with the management. We had dinner here on Saturday evening. The evening was so nice we asked for a table outside and we got one with a great view of Lake Union. The view was absolutely amazing! The appetizer was great, and the main courses were even better. The crab legs and the truffled potatoes wedges were great! Chandler's definitely redeemed themselves. We look forward to making this one of our dinning destinations this summer!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"blue skies. great view. great food. first time there. we have to return"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Beautiful venue, service was top notch. Food was excellent - if you are a big eater, you might add an appetizer or salad. Crab cakes with sauces were excellent! This is a high-end, fairly expensive restaurant. If budget is tight, try happy hour specials - 3 pm to closing each day. Outdoor patio would be fabulous on a hot summer day."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Great food, great service, great view! What more could you want? The menu was varied and our server was able to explain all the items we had questions about. Plus a good sense of humor! Thanks to the entire Chandler staff."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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"We went there as a group of 6 for my son's 21st birthday. We were a little early and got right in to a great table right next to the big window with a view of the water. It took quite awhile before our server welcomed us, and then was very slow throughout the night. The food that everyone got they said was amazing. My son got the lobster tail and it was huge. He also got an oyster appetizer that he said was good as well. I got the seared ahi, which while it was a generous portion and had good flavor, it was really dry. I felt that because the service was so slow, it probably sat in the window for awhile. We were going to order dessert, but since we were already almost 2 hours into the dinner we decided to skip it."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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"Three for business lunch on a beautiful day. All had fish tacos, beautifully presented and yummy blackened Mahi with bib salad on the plate as well. Crab bisque also very good. Bottomless iced tea. I'm very happy. Be sure to park in the paid lot through the gate - they validate."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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"I went twice. The first time was so good that I went back with my husband. The second time the portions were very small, hardly any crab in the pot pie, just flavor. It was such a disappointment. The first meal I had there the pot pie was loaded with crab. They ran out of the key lime pie, which was also excellent the first time. The did not substitute a different desert, and we didn't want ice cream or sherbert. They did give us a rain check for the key lime pie though. I will definitely go back. Probably a fluke on the last day of restaurant week."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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"We had a wonderful, relaxed dinner on a beautiful evening with the most delicious food from the Seattle Restaurant Week Menu. It was a surprise and delight that the food portions were very large as we thought they might cut back given the special rates offered for the event. The service was wonderful and the food amazing."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"My husband and I had a wonderful evening. We were given a table by the window, and enjoyed the view of Lake Union and the fancy yachts. The highlight for me was the crab pot pie. My husband enjoyed his cerviche and prawn fettucine. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable on the wine list. We will be back!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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"The food was very good and the view was amazing. Our wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We are new to Seattle and heard that this was a top 25 in the city. It did not disappoint.
Glad we went."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Very nice view of Lake Union and Gas Works Park. Wait staff was excellent and checked in on us at the right moments and not too much or too little. The food exceeded our expectations! Would recommend to anyone, and will definitely return in the future!!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"My boyfriend and I went for restaurant week. We ordered the Ceviche and Whiskey Crab soup for appetizers which both lacked flavor. The soup tasted watered down. For entrees we ordered the Fettucine and Crab Pot Pie. The Fettucine also had no flavor except the shrimp-- which was just salty. The Crab Pot Pie was nothing special. The only thing I really enjoyed was the Spiced Banana Caramel ice cream and Blueberry Lemon sorbet. We also ordered the Truffle Fries off the regular menu which they served to us burnt."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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"The restaurant was fantastic, upon arrival we were well greeted and quickly seated. The servers were friendly, pleasant and prompt. The atmosphere was great and the food was fabulous. The oysters were awesome and I couldn't stop eating them."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We actually opted for the Happy Hour in the bar. Our waitress was awesome & gave us some great suggestions for food. My husband had not been here before so it was a nice way to try out the menu. And it all looked so good on the menu. We wanted to try the Crab Mac & Cheese but the waitress told us to wait until after we ate what we had already order. So glad she did, because we were full and just had enough room for dessert. We asked another employee what they suggested for dessert & he suggested the Key Lime Pie. It was so amazing. It'll be hard not to order that when we come back. Thank you so much for a great experience~ mmmmmmmmmmm"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"It had been many years since I had been at Chandlers, but went there for my wife's birthday. The food, service, and view were wonderful. I can't think of anything they could have done better."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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"We are always pleased with the quality of the food, the service and the view. The Whiskey Crab Bisque is always a favorite to begin our meal whether lunch, dinner or brunch."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"We had a very beautiful and interesting meal with great ingredients with wonderful seasonings. Too cold to sit outside but we had a nice window seat off the main dining room. Expensive but worth it!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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"We have been here about 4 times. Breakfast was wonderful. Only disappointment for the Sunday Brunch was that it was a limited menu and we weren't able to order some different appetizers. Like, Clams, or some Shrimp Cocktails. We will be back."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Incredible Easter brunch!!!!!! They changed tables due to an additional person. Sat us by the window. Erin did an amazing job taking care of us.........we will be back"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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